Category: News & Articles
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June 3, 2016
Julian Backs Battle of Fulford Crowdfunder
Julian has given his support to a crowdfunder appeal launched to make the site of the Battle of Fulford accessible to the public on its 950th anniversary. The Battle of Fulford took place in 1066 between Kind Harald Hardrada’s Viking Army and the Northern English Army. It preceded the battle of Stanford Bridge six days […] -
June 1, 2016
Julian Shines Spotlight on Voter Registration
Ahead of the upcoming referendum on our membership of the European Union on 23rd June, Julian is calling on all eligible constituents to register to vote. The final deadline for registration is 7th June. You can register to vote online by following the instructions here: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote If you are already on the electoral roll then […] -
May 27, 2016
Julian Welcomes Revised Nursery Pilot Funding Deal
Julian has welcomed the Department for Education’s latest offer to York nursery providers for the free 30-hours pilot scheme commencing this September. The latest funding deal for York nursery providers will offer them a combined rate of £4.00 per hour over all thirty hours in comparison to the £3.38 they currently receive for providing fifteen […] -
May 18, 2016
Julian Welcomes Queen’s Speech
Julian has welcomed today’s Queen’s Speech, which includes legislation to boost broadband speeds, give local communities more control over planning, and to improve the nation’s transport infrastructure. The York Outer MP has campaigned for many years to improve broadband speeds across rural areas around the outskirts of York. The Government’s Digital Economy Bill will deliver […] -
May 11, 2016
Julian Welcomes HS2 Opportunities for Local Businesses
Julian has welcomed an initiative launched by HS2 Limited to encourage local businesses from across Yorkshire and the Humber to find out how they can benefit from the work generated from the HS2 rollout. On Wednesday 18th May HS2 Limited are inviting businesses to meet face-to-face with HS2 experts in Leeds to learn about supply […] -
April 27, 2016
Julian calls for urgent action on antibiotic resistance
Yesterday afternoon, Julian hosted a debate in Parliament on the need to incentivise the next generation of antibiotic drugs. Julian has long championed the need to tackle the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and since his first debate on this matter back in 2014 both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have made major speeches […] -
April 27, 2016
Bishopthorpe Coffee Shop Surgery
Julian is holding a drop-in coffee shop surgery with Cllr John Galvin this Saturday 30th April in Bishopthorpe, between 9.30am-11am at the ‘Delicacy’ Coffee Shop (28 Acaster Lane, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2SJ). If there are any issues which you would like to raise with Julian please drop by – no appointments are needed! -
April 22, 2016
Julian Lobbies the Council to Apply for Ring Road Upgrade Funding
Julian has been in correspondence with the City of York Council continuing his campaign to dual the northern ring road. As every resident of York will know, the A1237 is one of the city’s most congested roads even out of peak times. The gridlock is immensely frustrating for residents and also affects local businesses as […] -
April 22, 2016
Yorkshire MPs Lead the Campaign for ‘Claudia’s Law’
Julian has written a joint letter with York Central MP Rachael Maskell and Thirsk & Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake to the Prime Minister to lobby for new laws on guardianship for missing people to be included in the upcoming Queen’s Speech. The law, increasingly known as ‘Claudia’s Law’ in memory of Claudia Lawrence who went […] -
April 18, 2016
Supporting The British Legion and the Armed Forces Community
Julian recently met with Debbie Harding, The Royal British Legion’s local Area Manager, in Parliament to discuss support for the Armed Forces community and this year’s World War One commemorations. The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, providing welfare assistance to many thousands of veterans, serving personnel and their families. It […]
