Category: News & Articles
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February 4, 2016
Julian Calls for Investigation into Health Provider Following the Closure of Bootham Park Hospital
Yesterday in a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament Julian called for an investigation into the behaviour of the Leeds and York NHS Partnership Trust, who were responsible for providing care at Bootham Park before it was closed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) due to ongoing patient safety fears. Several reports were produced by the […] -
January 26, 2016
Skills Minister Nick Boles meets with Julian’s Rural Business Group
Last week in Parliament the Minister of State for Skills, Nick Boles MP, addressed the All Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business, of which Julian is the Chair. The Minister discussed the need for a more specialised approach to sixth form education and the need for rural businesses to have access to a wide range […] -
January 21, 2016
Julian supports York’s Local Economy following the recent flooding
During a debate on the recent winter flooding, Julian reminded Members of Parliament that York remains open for business. The House of Commons held a debate yesterday on supporting local authorities after Storm Eva, which overwhelmed the Foss Barrier on Boxing Day. During the debate Julian asked “is it not also true that many businesses […] -
January 20, 2016
Julian continues to lobby the Government on precision medicine to treat Cystic Fibrosis
In December Julian spoke in a debate which focused on access to medicines for people with Cystic Fibrosis and other rare diseases. Following the debate Julian decided to table some additional questions to George Freeman MP, the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Life Sciences. Firstly, Julian asked the Minister ‘what representations he has received […] -
January 20, 2016
Julian Welcomes Latest Employment Stats as York Outer is Named 9th Lowest Constituency in Country for Claimant Count
Julian has welcomed the latest employment statistics today, which show York Outer to be among the lowest constituencies in the country for people claiming out of work benefits, such as Jobseekers Allowance and Employment & Support Allowance. Figures from the House of Commons Library reveal that the number of people claiming in the patch fell […] -
January 19, 2016
Julian calls on Government to deliver on manifesto commitments on wind power
Last night Julian held the Government to account on honouring its manifesto commitments on ending taxpayer funded subsidies to large wind farms, and giving local communities the final say in planning applications. Speaking in the Energy Bill debate, Julian said “We need to end the current system whereby developers pocket the lucrative taxpayer-funded subsidies, and […] -
January 18, 2016
Julian’s private members bill features on BBC One’s Country file
This week’s Countryfile on BBC One looked at Julian’s private members bill which was designed to protect horses from neglect. The Control of Horses Act, which Julian started and carried through the House of Commons, has made three major changes to our current animal welfare laws. Most importantly, the law has dramatically shortened the time […] -
January 15, 2016
Julian visits York Housing Association Properties in Elvington
Last week Julian met with Julia Histon, Chief Executive of York Housing Association, at their base in Huntington to discuss how shared equity housing can help people get on the property ladder. He then visited their site in Elvington where York Housing Association have built 18 affordable homes to date, and met with residents to […] -
January 13, 2016
Julian criticises Health Minister for callous approach to vaccine damage victims
Julian has wade into Government Ministers for their unsympathetic approach to people who have suffered life-changing side effects from vaccinations. Yesterday, Mr Sturdy spoke in a debate in Parliament on the swine flu vaccination, pandermix, which in rare cases has led to the development of narcolepsy and cataplexy, particularly in young people. Mr Sturdy raised […] -
January 3, 2016
Flooding Update: £10 million of new funding announced for Foss Barrier upgrade
Julian has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that York is to receive £10 million of new funding to improve flood defences in the city. The funding will be reserved for upgrades to the Foss Barrier, which was overwhelmed at the height of Storm Eva last week. A further £30 million has also been announced for […]
