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Julian Sturdy

Member of Parliament for York Outer

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York Press column: All action ahead of Easter

York Press column: All action ahead of Easter

It has been a jam-packed couple of weeks since my last column where I had an opportunity to reflect on the Chancellor’s Budget. I want to begin by highlighting the fantastic news that inflation has dropped to 3.4 per cent – the lowest in two and a half years. When the Prime Minister came to

Julian works with Parkinson’s UK

This week in Parliament, Julian had a really positive meeting with Laura from Parkinson’s...

Julian meets with Minister to discuss Renters (Reform) Bill

Alongside Andy Simpson of York Residential Lettings Association, Julian met with Jacob Young MP...

Julian supports Dogs Trust plea to end puppy smuggling

Julian has pledged his support on the issue of puppy smuggling today at a...

Julian welcomes Autumn Statement

November 22, 2023

In today’s Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced:

Employee National Insurance tax cut from 12%-10% – a £450 tax cut for the average worker.

National Insurance tax cut for the self-employed – a tax cut of £350 for the average self-employed person.

National Living Wage increase to £11.44 for workers aged 21 and over – a pay rise of about £2000 for a full-time worker.

Confirmation of the pensions triple lock meaning the State Pension will increase by 8.5% – worth up to £900.

Uprating working age benefits by 6.7%.

Alcohol Duty frozen – saving 3p on every pint.

Raising Local Housing Allowance.

Full Expensing made permanent – increasing investment by £20billion a year

Extension of 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure until 2025.

Additional £10million to support veterans.Read the Autumn Statement in full here: https://www.gov.uk/…/autumn…/autumn-statement-2023-html