Category: News & Articles
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October 23, 2019
Julian tells Ministers to use North Yorkshire peatlands to tackle climate change
Yesterday, Julian lobbied Andrea Leadsom, the Business Secretary, on the role Yorkshire peatlands can play in the drive to meet the government’s target of ‘net zero’ UK carbon emissions by 2050. During questions in the House of Commons to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, who is responsible for climate change […] -
October 18, 2019
Julian writes to Chancellor urging him to cut beer duty and business rates for pubs
This week, Julian has written to the Chancellor asking him to include measures to support the British pub industry in his upcoming budget on 6th November. In a letter to constituents who have written to him about the issue Julian said: ‘In my letter, I highlighted the crisis that the British pub industry has faced […] -
October 18, 2019
Saturday’s Brexit deal vote
I will be supporting the PM’s deal in the vote tomorrow. After three and a half years of debate and delay it’s time to get this over the line. The country needs to come together and move on. That won’t happen if everyone continues to hold out for their perfect solution. -
October 17, 2019
Julian expresses delight at Government confirmation of ring road dualling scheme
Julian has today received official confirmation from the Roads Minister, Baroness Vere that she has signed off on City of York Council’s bid for Government funding for the dualling of the A1237 between the Rawcliffe and Hopgrove roundabouts. Subject to the approval of the Final Business Case, the Department has agreed to contribute just under […] -
October 15, 2019
Julian welcomes National Railway Museum funding boost and requests meeting with Housing Minister to secure York Central access funding
Julian has today welcomed the Culture Secretary’s announcement that the National Railway Museum in York is to receive £18.5m in Government funding for the construction of a new Central Hall and exhibition space. The Secretary of State, Nicky Morgan said that the money wound ‘kickstart the transformation’ of the museum and ensure that it continues […] -
October 15, 2019
Julian welcomes Queen’s Speech 2019
Julian has welcomed the Queen’s Speech for 2019, setting out the government’s proposed draft laws and policies for the new session of Parliament. The Speech confirmed Ministers’ intention to deliver Brexit, and pledged substantial funding increases for the NHS and schools, alongside measures to improve broadband coverage and protect the environment. Having prioritised York’s health […] -
October 3, 2019
Julian urges Prime Minister to support campaign to save Askham Bog
Yesterday, Julian questioned the First Secretary of State, Dominic Raab, who was standing in for Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions, about proposals to build over 500 houses on land adjoining the renowned nature reserve at Askham Bog. Alluding to the Prime Minister’s own commitment to ‘lie down in front of the bulldozers’ to stop […] -
September 27, 2019
York Press column – looking forward to exciting developments for York
With all the focus on Brexit at the moment it is important not to forget that there are some other big political decisions looming for the future of York. The dualling of the northern ring-road and the development of the York Central brownfield site have the potential to transform our city for the better. Following […] -
September 13, 2019
Julian welcomes Government cash boost to crack down on illegal developments in York Green Belt
City of York Council to receive £44.5k to crackdown on illegal development The move is part of the Government’s drive to protect the Green Belt York is set to benefit from a share of nearly £2 million to crack down on illegal developments on the local green belt, Housing Minister Rt Hon Esther […] -
September 10, 2019
Julian visits Poppleton pharmacy as national pharmacy flu vaccination programme begins
Last Friday, Julian called in at Poppleton Pharmacy in Upper Poppleton to mark the beginning of this year’s national flu vaccination service. Community pharmacy teams across the country are now offering NHS flu jabs in the lead-up to winter, often with no appointment required. The free service is available to everyone in designated ‘higher risk’ […]
