Category: News & Articles
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May 2, 2020
Julian Joins 84 Conservative MPs Writing to the Chancellor to Request Further Support for the Leisure and Hospitality Industry
Along with 84 Conservative MPs, Julian has written to the Chancellor of the Exhequer, Rishi Sunak MP, calling for the introduction of measures specifically tailored to support the tourism and hospitality sectors. Both these sectors are vital to York’s economy and Julian believes it essential that the Government unveils measures to support businesses until they […] -
May 1, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian Discusses Government Testing Targets and Possible Routes Out Of Lockdown
Julian spoke to Georgey Spanswick on Breakfast on BBC Radio York to discuss the Government’s efforts to ramp up testing capacity this month, Boris Johnson’s return and possible pathways out of lockdown. Listen to the full interview from roughly the 1:35:00 mark, here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p089kpd1 -
April 30, 2020
Julian questions York Hospital NHS Trust on resumption of routine operations
Julian has contacted the Chief Executive of York Hospital NHS Trust to ask for clarification on the rescheduling of operations and care that have been delayed due to coronavirus. An estimated 2.1 million routine operations have been cancelled nationwide since 15th April, some of them in York, in order to prevent the transmission of the […] -
April 30, 2020
York Press column – York’s path through coronavirus
It is hard to believe it is only 4 weeks since my last column, but I suspect many will agree that the days now risk blurring into each other, as we resolutely plough on, isolated perhaps with close family, but separated from many friends and colleagues. I want to pass on my sympathy and support […] -
April 27, 2020
Yorkshire Post article – Yorkshire’s national parks vital to helping the county get over coronavirus
As the warmer weather continues, many will feel frustration that covid-19 restrictions prevent them enjoying our two national parks. The Dales and North York Moors are unmistakeable timeless icons of our great county. They are simultaneously thriving working communities, national and international tourist magnets, and a valuable open-air escape for more urban parts of Yorkshire, […] -
April 22, 2020
Hybrid Parliament and Adapting The Role Of MP
Yesterday, the House of Commons approved measures to allow MPs to continue their role of scrutinising the executive, legislating and representing the interests of constituents in a so-called ‘hybrid Parliament’. Under new rules, up to 50 predominantly London-based MPs will be allowed in the chamber while up to 120 other MPs will virtually take part […] -
April 22, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian Discusses New Drive-Thru Testing Site at Poppleton Park & Ride
Julian spoke to Jonathan Cowap on Mid-morning on BBC Radio York to discuss government plans for testing and the announcement that a new drive-thru testing site for NHS staff is opening at Poppleton Park & Ride. While it is going to be difficult for the Government to reach their target of 100,000 tests per day […] -
April 21, 2020
Julian welcomes today’s opening of new mental health hospital for York
Julian is really pleased to hear that Foss Park – the city’s new state-of-the-art mental health hospital on Haxby Road – has opened its doors today, a week ahead of the building schedule. The new hospital will contain 72 beds in 4 wards, and will provide a permanent modern replacement for the closed Bootham Park […] -
April 20, 2020
Julian meets Vale of York NHS for update on coronavirus response
Last Friday, Julian had a telephone meeting with the leadership of the Vale of York NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to receive an update on how local NHS primary care services are coping with the outbreak, and to check what he could do to assist. He was updated on a range of matters, including the […] -
April 14, 2020
EFRA Select Committee Launches Inquiry into Covid-19 and the Food Supply
Julian currently serves on Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, responsible for scrutinising government actions in thiese crucial areas. The EFRA Select Committee want to hear from the general public on their experiences of accessing food during the ongoing outbreak, to inform their new inquiry into ‘Covid-19 and food supply’. This inquiry is […]