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May 6, 2015
Election Message
With only 29 hours left to secure a better future for York and the Country as a whole, Julian wanted to get in touch once again to encourage his constituents to go out and vote. Speaking today he said: “Tomorrow is the most important election in a generation, both locally and nationally. “We need a […] -
May 5, 2015
Election Countdown
With only 48 hours left until the General Election Julian is continuing to step up his campaigning efforts across the constituency. Since the Dissolution of Parliament on the 30th March Julian has been out and about every day, knocking on doors, meeting local people and listening to their concerns. Speaking today on the campaign trail, […] -
April 29, 2015
Julian says Local Elections are Referendum on the Greenbelt
Julian has today reiterated his commitment to protecting York’s greenbelt and rural communities from unsustainable development as part of his six point plan for the constituency. Labour’s highly controversial Local Plan started life proposing the development of over 22,000 houses across the city, prioritising development on the greenbelt rather than on brownfield sites. Julian has […] -
April 27, 2015
Julian Calls for a Long Term Solution to York’s Traffic Problems
Julian has today reaffirmed his hopes of securing a permanent solution to York’s congestion problems on the outer ring road as part of his six point plan for the constituency. Having raised the matter with the Prime Minister, who himself described the outer ring road as a “car park”, Julian organised a roundtable meeting with the […] -
April 24, 2015
On the Campaign Trail with Julian Sturdy
Since the Dissolution of Parliament on the 30th March Julian has been out and about everyday campaigning across the constituency. Below is a brief overview of where Julian has been and who he has been campaigning alongside. Strensall Julian out canvassing with Cllr Paul Doughty in the Strensall Ward, where they have successfully called […] -
April 23, 2015
Julian supports MacMillan Cancer Action Day
Julian is supporting MacMillan’s Cancer Action Day and has praised York health services for providing one of the best patient experiences in the country. Macmillan are calling on all political parties to commit to improving cancer outcomes so they start to match the best in Europe by the end of the next Parliament. The Conservative […] -
April 21, 2015
Success! Plans to enlarge a waste centre near Rufforth are dropped
Local residents in Rufforth are delighted that Yorwaste has made a U-turn and dropped their plans to extend their waste and recycling facility at Harewood Whin, on the outskirts of York. Julian has consistently supported the Rufforth and Knapton Action Group in their opposition to the highly controversial plans, which would have seen a large […] -
April 20, 2015
Julian Highlights Health Funding Reform as Key Election Priority
Julian has reiterated his commitment to achieving fairer health funding for our area, as set out in his six point plan to secure a better future for the constituency. Since his election in 2010, Julian has been campaigning tirelessly, both locally and in Parliament, to try to resolve the unfair funding formula which allocates money […] -
April 20, 2015
Out and About Campaigning
Since the Dissolution of Parliament on the 30th March I have been out and about everyday campaigning across the constituency. Below is a brief overview of where I have been and who I have been campaigning alongside. Rawcliffe and Clifton Without In Rawcliffe and Clifton Without Julian was joined by local election candidates […] -
April 8, 2015
Julian visits York Railway Institute
Julian has visited the York Railway Institute and discussed the future of the club with both management and local residents. The Railway Institute was founded in 1889 and now has over 3,000 members across the city. Julian received a tour of the sports centre on Queen Street, the sports pitches at New Lane, the bowling […]
