Category: News & Articles
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July 11, 2016
Julian welcomes new Prime Minister
Speaking today in Westminster, Julian said: “I am delighted that Theresa May will be our next Prime Minister and the new Leader of the Conservative Party. I voted for Theresa in the second ballot and I know she will provide the strong, experienced leadership our country needs in these uncertain times. “Theresa has been the […] -
July 8, 2016
Julian welcomes the news that Leeds Heart Unit will remain open
Julian has welcomed today’s announcement that Leeds Heart Unit is now secure, following years of controversy and uncertainty. NHS England has now decided that Leeds will be one of ten hospitals across the country that will provide specialist congenital heart surgery as long as new care standards are met. NHS England has also pledged to […] -
July 7, 2016
Julian’s York Press Column – Referendum Reaction and Leadership Contest
It has now been two weeks since the referendum on our membership of the European Union. It was always going to be close, with the British people voting to leave the European Union by 52 to 48 per cent; once again the pollsters it wrong. With such a tight result there will inevitably be a […] -
June 24, 2016
Julian Reacts to Astonishing EU Referendum Result and the Prime Minister’s Shock Resignation
Julian has given his thoughts on the result of yesterday’s referendum on our membership of the European Union following Britain’s vote to Leave. Commenting he said, “The result this morning was absolutely amazing and represents a real shift in the political landscape. The British people have spoken and said that they see our future outside […] -
June 22, 2016
Julian’s York Press Column – Why I will be Voting to Leave the European Union
Tomorrow the British people will decide whether we will leave or remain in the European Union. I appreciate that the there is more than one side to this debate, and that there are differing points of view. That being said it is hardly surprising that many people have become frustrated with both the Remain and […] -
June 21, 2016
Julian urges progress on hydrogen vehicles
Last Wednesday in Parliament, Julian, a member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee, raised the issue of hydrogen vehicles. Julian stressed the need for the UK to keep up with international competitors in the development of this kind of cutting-edge technology. Speaking in a debate on developing infrastructure for electric and low emission […] -
June 21, 2016
Julian Turns on New £1.5 million Sewer Connecting Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe
Julian has turned on a new sewer which runs between Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe, following a £1.5 million investment by Yorkshire Water. The pipe, which ran parallel to the railway line, had burst a number of times in recent years. The completion of the new sewer pipe is very welcome as the problem of leaks should […] -
June 17, 2016
Julian Deeply Saddened by Tragic Death of Jo Cox
Julian has expressed his sadness following the tragic loss of Yorkshire MP Jo Cox yesterday. In a statement Julian said: “I was deeply shocked to hear that Jo Cox had been killed outside one of her advice surgeries in Birstall yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with her young family, her husband, and close friends […] -
June 15, 2016
Julian encouraged by falling unemployment in York Outer
Julian has welcomed today’s figures showing that unemployment has dropped to its lowest national rate since 2005, with the claimant rate in York Outer being the third lowest in the United Kingdom. Today there are 139,000 more people in work across Yorkshire and the Humber and in York Outer the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s […] -
June 10, 2016
Julian Officially Opens the First Show Homes on The Granary
Last week Julian visited The Granary development on Water Lane, previously known as the Grain Stores site, for the second time to see how the housebuilding was progressing. Julian cut the ribbon on two new fully furnished show homes in front of an audience of suppliers, sub-contractors, ward councillors and local organisations. Commenting Julian said, […]
