Category: News & Articles
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January 21, 2019
Julian questions Home Secretary on seasonal workers in North Yorkshire post-Brexit
Julian Sturdy today urged the Home Secretary to remember the need of the region’s rural economy for seasonal workers from Europe as he designs the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system. The government are currently piloting a seasonal agricultural workers scheme for EU nationals, and the results of this will inform final government policy in this […] -
January 15, 2019
Vote on the Brexit agreement
I spoke in the House of Commons last night in the debate on the government’s Brexit agreement. I believe that, ultimately, the final Brexit settlement has to be a compromise between leave and remain, while fundamentally delivering on the decision of June 2016. Remainers have to accept that the country clearly voted to exit the […] -
January 3, 2019
York Press column – From 2018 to 2019
As 2019 opens, I would like to wish all readers a Happy New Year, and I hope you have all enjoyed a merry Christmas. 2018 was a year of major anniversaries of events that have shaped modern Britain, the centenary of the end of the First World War in 1918, and the 70th anniversary of […] -
December 20, 2018
Julian’s Christmas message
As we approach the end of 2018, I would like to wish all residents of York Outer a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. This year we marked two major anniversaries of events that have shaped modern Britain, the centenary of the end of the First World War in 1918, and the 70th […] -
December 19, 2018
Julian welcomes announcement to save New Earswick Swimming Pool
Julian is delighted to hear the news that Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is to hand over the running of the Pool to the Friends of New Earswick Swimming Pool campaigning group (FoNESP) on 31 December 2018. A 25-year lease has been agreed and FoNESP will take on full responsibility for the management and upkeep […] -
November 30, 2018
The EU Withdrawal Agreement
I am very grateful to all local residents who have contacted me so far with their thoughts on the withdrawal agreement and political declaration on our future relationship with the EU, the parliamentary vote on which will be held on Tuesday 11th December after 5 days of debate. I am taking careful note of what […] -
November 30, 2018
Julian supports Small Business Saturday
Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, has once again supported the ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative, this year visiting Swains butchers based in Copmanthorpe. Small Business Saturday celebrates the contribution of small and medium sized businesses across the country. Julian regularly meets with local businesses to learn more about the important work they do […] -
November 26, 2018
Julian supports disabled cyclists from the York Cycle Campaign
Julian recently joined Jamie Wood and Jon Phillip, both members of the York Cycle Campaign, for a bicycle ride in the city centre. This opportunity allowed Julian to experience and gain a better understanding of the importance of cycling for people with disabilities and the access issues they face. York Cycle Campaign aims to represent […] -
November 23, 2018
York Outer MP meets with Alzheimer’s Society
Julian Sturdy MP met with local representatives of the Alzheimer’s Society last week to receive an update on their campaigns in North Yorkshire. Julian heard about the ‘Live well with dementia programme’. This package offers support sessions for people in the early stages of dementia following diagnosis. This programme encourages people to engage sooner with […] -
November 19, 2018
Julian holds Meeting for all York Outer Parish Councils
Julian held a meeting at Dunnington Reading Rooms for all the Parish Councils across the constituency. This provided Parish Councils with an opportunity to update Julian on the news from across our various communities and also allowed the Parishes to raise any concerns they have on both local issues and national matters. The main issues […]
