Category: News & Articles
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March 7, 2017
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2017
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, Julian visited apprentices working at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs from 6-10 March 2017, and will be celebrated with events across the UK.The yearly occasion recognises the positive impact that apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the wider […] -
March 3, 2017
Julian’s York Press Column: The Northern Powerhouse
Any mention of the Northern Powerhouse is all too frequently met with a cynical groan. I understand why, buzzwords like Northern Powerhouse appear superficial and abstract, most people find themselves asking, “what does it actually mean?” This response is entirely justifiable and we can all agree that politicians should spent less time selling a ‘brand’ […] -
February 23, 2017
Julian Visits Award Winning Miller’s Fish & Chips in Haxby
On Friday Julian met with Nick, David and Lesley Miller who run their family business, Miller’s Fish and Chips, from their shop in the centre of Haxby. Miller’s Fish and Chips recently picked up the ‘Best in North East England’ title as well as third place for Independent Takeaway Fish & Chip Shop of the […] -
February 22, 2017
Julian voices local concerns in Parliament over Strensall Barracks closure plans
Yesterday, Julian spoke up for local residents affected by the planned closure of Strensall Barracks in a debate in Westminster Hall in Parliament. Under plans announced in November, the Ministry of Defence intends to dispose of Queen Elizabeth Barracks and Towthorpe Lines at Strensall in 2021, and Imphal Barracks at Fulford Road in 2031. Julian […] -
February 17, 2017
Update on broadband roll-out in York Outer
Julian Sturdy recently organised a meeting with Superfast West Yorkshire and BT to discuss progress in rolling out broadband to villages in our area. Julian uses these meetings as an opportunity to grill local providers on issues which have been raised through casework and discuss their future delivery plans. The headline news isthat SFWY hope […] -
February 8, 2017
Julian Presses Prime Minister on CAMHS Waiting Times
Today Julian shone the spotlight on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in York and national waiting times at Prime Minister’s Questions. After being contacted by constituents about long waiting times for assessments by CAMHS, Julian submitted a written question to the Department of Health and discovered that they do not hold information on CAMHS […] -
February 3, 2017
Julian Supports World Cancer Day 2017
Julian recently attended an event in Parliament to show his support for World Cancer Day on Saturday 4 February, 2017. He met with representatives from seven of the UK’s leading charities who have joined forces to unite the nation and help people affected by cancer. Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Care, Breast Cancer Now, CLIC Sargent, […] -
February 2, 2017
Julian’s York Press Column: Britain’s Place in the World
In my last York Press column I briefly touched on President-elect Trump and the policy direction he may take in office. Well, no one can accuse him of a dithering start. Should I have found myself in the unenviable position of being eligible to vote in the US election, I would have found it difficult […] -
February 1, 2017
Julian Pledges His Support for ‘The Biggest Fight Against Bone Cancer’
Julian has voiced his support for The Biggest Fight Against Bone Cancer, a new campaign to raise much-needed awareness of and funds for primary bone cancer, at a parliamentary reception hosted by the Bone Cancer Research Trust. Every year in the UK and Ireland around 600 new cases of primary bone cancer are diagnosed and […] -
January 26, 2017
Julian signs Book of Commitment ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
On Wednesday, Julian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment at the House of Commons. In doing so, he pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day, and to honouring those who died, and those who survived and seek to educate younger generations about the reality of hatred and genocide. Holocaust Memorial Day is marked […]
