Category: News & Articles
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February 11, 2020
Julian opens new Institute of Technology facilities at York College
Last week, Julian visited York College to formally open their new Institute of Technology (IoT) facilities. In April of last year, the Government announced that the college had been selected to lead the development of the first IoT in the Yorkshire and Humber region. IoTs are a new concept which see local colleges, universities and […] -
February 5, 2020
York Press column – Unleash Yorkshire’s potential to make a success of Brexit
At 11pm last Friday, our country officially left the European Union after 47 years of membership. This ends over three years of doubt and debate, and represents a genuinely historic moment in our long national story. The government will now turn to the vital task of building a positive new relationship with the EU to […] -
February 4, 2020
Julian advocates for Yorkshire in historic Agriculture Bill debate
Yesterday, Julian used the first House of Commons debate on the reintroduced Agriculture Bill to defend the interests of Yorkshire communities that will be affected by its impact on the environment and farming. The Agriculture Bill is a crucial part of the Brexit process, as major farming and environment decisions have largely been taken at […] -
February 3, 2020
Julian questions Health Secretary on York coronavirus response
This afternoon, Julian has pressed the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock on Public Health England’s response following Friday’s news that the first two UK coronavirus cases have been confirmed in York. The patients have since been removed from the city to a specialist diseases unit in Newcastle, and no further cases have been […] -
January 29, 2020
Julian welcomes Government announcement on Northern Rail
Julian has today welcomed the announcement that the Northern franchise is to be taken over by the public operator. It is hoped that the move will allow for a better service for customers and much needed investment in stations and rolling stock. Plans announced by the Secretary of State today will see an expanded Sunday […] -
January 24, 2020
Julian backs Great British Spring Clean
Julian has pledged his support for the UK’s biggest mass action environmental campaign, 2020’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’, organised by environment charity Keep Britain Tidy. This will see up to 600,000 people act to clean up streets, beaches and parks across the country between 20th March and 13th April. The campaign unites residents, community groups, […] -
January 3, 2020
Julian’s New Year message for the York Press
“In 2020 I will focus on ensuring that the government’s plans for improving public services and transport infrastructure deliver concrete benefits for York. I want our city to get its fair share of the government’s annual £33.9 billion NHS funding increase, and will also remain attentive to individual health cases raised by local families. I […] -
December 19, 2019
Julian welcomes Christmas Queen’s Speech
“I warmly welcome today’s Queen’s Speech, setting out the government’s agenda for the new parliamentary session, for which it now has a substantial majority after last week’s general election. After a long period of gridlock and delay, I am glad to see the Speech commit the government to passing into law the Prime Minister’s new […] -
December 17, 2019
Julian’s post-election message
I want to warmly thank everyone who voted to re-elect me as MP for York Outer last Thursday. I was delighted to be returned with an increased majority, and I want to repay this vote of confidence by working to deliver for our city over the next 5 years. Since first being elected in 2010, […] -
December 8, 2019
Campaigning Update – Haxby, Bishopthorpe, Acaster Malbis
This weekend Julian has been out speaking to local residents north of the city in Haxby, and also in Bishopthorpe and Acaster Malbis to the south. On the doorsteps he discussed the Conservative commitment to build Northern Powerhouse Rail between Leeds and Manchester to improve regional transport connections, raise the National Insurance threshold to £9500 […]
