Category: News & Articles
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February 25, 2016
Julian Declares Position on EU Referendum
“The outcome of the referendum vote on 23rd June will be a defining moment for Britain. In an act of true democracy in which our nation’s history is enshrined, the people of Britain, from York to Yeovil, will decide whether our future is stronger within or outside of the European Union. “This is not, as […] -
February 23, 2016
Julian Raises the Plight of Community Pharmacy’s in Parliament
Today in Parliament Julian raised his concerns over proposals to reduce community pharmacy budgets as part of the Governments plans to deliver £22 billion of efficiency savings in the NHS by 2020. Speaking in the debate Julian said: “A pharmacy owner in my constituency has contacted me to say if these proposed cuts go through […] -
February 19, 2016
Update: Explosion at House in Haxby
This morning at approximately 7.30am there was an explosion at a property on Springwood in Haxby, and it has been reported that a man has sadly lost his life. This afternoon Julian visited the scene to speak to local residents and the emergency services who were in attendance. Commenting Julian said, “It is with great […] -
February 17, 2016
Julian supports Alzheimer’s Society’s Fix Dementia Care campaign
Last week in Parliament Julian attended the launch of the Alzheimer’s Society’s new campaign ‘Fix Dementia Care’, which calls for improvements in hospital care for people living with dementia. The event called for greater transparency across the NHS following an Alzheimer’s Society investigation which found that too many people with dementia are falling while in […] -
February 12, 2016
Julian highlights concerns over the future flood resilience of York’s communications infrastructure
During a debate in Parliament this week, Julian raised the communications problems York residents faced during the Boxing Day floods. Raising the issue with the Digital Economy Minister, Ed Vaizey, Julian asked “The Minister will be well aware that not only the North-West but York suffered badly from flooding and we lost telecommunications for a […] -
February 5, 2016
Julian pledges his support on World Cancer Day
Yesterday, Julian attended an event in Parliament to show his support for World Cancer Day (4th February). Meeting with representatives from four of the UK’s biggest cancer charities, Julian was pleased to hear about the work that is being done between charities to unite the nation and help transform the lives of millions of people […] -
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 […]
