Category: News & Articles
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May 16, 2023
Julian attends Farm to Food Summit reception
Julian welcomes new investment and support for British farmers set out at the UK Farm to Fork Summit today. Representatives from the whole food supply chain came together at 10 Downing Street for the summit, to identify further opportunities to boost growth, drive innovation and improve sustainability. The summit fulfils a commitment made by the […] -
May 12, 2023
Julian supports residents in objection to 300 homes off New Lane
On behalf of constituents in Huntington, Julian has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, and the Planning Inspectorate to object to an application for 300 homes off New Lane. While planning is predominantly a local authority matter, Julian’s view has consistently been that our communities require […] -
May 9, 2023
Julian chairs discussion with National Medical Examiner on registering AMR deaths
In his capacity as Chair of The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Antibiotics, Julian brought together industry leaders and parliamentarians to discuss the existential threat of drug-resistant infections and question how accurate death certificates really are. The session also offered a fantastic opportunity to draw on the expertise of Dr Alan Fletcher, the National Medical Examiner […] -
May 4, 2023
Julian celebrates delivery of manifesto pledge to recruit 20,000 new police officers
Julian welcomes the news that the Conservative Party have kept their manifesto pledge to recruit 20,000 new police officers, including North Yorkshire Police adding 251 officers to its ranks. Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have seen an additional 20,951 police officers recruited, delivering on […] -
May 2, 2023
Julian welcomes boost to school funding
Schools in York Outer are set to receive more than £2,145,905 extra investment from the Government. The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up budgets to help headteachers manage higher costs like energy bills and […] -
May 1, 2023
Julian visits National Grid substation ahead of Energy Bill second reading
Ahead of the Energy Bill’s second reading, Julian visited National Grid’s substation at Millfield Lane to hear about how the legislation will support our energy network in the future and learn about their plans for upgrading infrastructure locally. Transforming our energy system and bringing more clean energy onto the grid is the surest way to […] -
April 26, 2023
Julian secures concessions on safe and legal routes in Illegal Migration Bill
Julian was pleased to see the Illegal Migration Bill pass through the House of Commons, it will now go to the House of Lords where it will be subjected to closer and more detailed scrutiny. As you may be aware, before last night’s votes, Julian signed three amendments to the Bill, mainly with the aim […] -
April 25, 2023
Cost of Living support continues
Julian is pleased to see the Government extend Cost of Living support to families most in need in York Outer as an additional £900 will be given to 5100 households. These payments are being made directly to eligible individuals, with no need for residents to apply or do anything to receive it. In addition to […] -
April 25, 2023
Julian supports cross-party debate on city centre blue badge access
This week, Julian was pleased to be able to speak in an Adjournment debate titled “City Centre Security Measures and Access for Disabled People” where he took the opportunity to discuss the blue badge restrictions imposed in the city centre that discriminates against disabled people who live outside the town centre, particularly in the York […] -
April 24, 2023
Julian welcomes Levelling Up Minister to York Central teardrop site
Julian welcomed the Secretary of State of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, to York to discuss the potential of the York Central regeneration project. The York Central teardrop site is being supported by £77 million worth of Government investment via Network Rail and Homes England to enable vital infrastructure to connect the […]
