Category: News & Articles
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August 28, 2020
York Press column – Exam Issues and Local Investment
Results day can be a stressful experience for both students and parents at the best of times. In the case of A-level results, a lot can rest on getting the grades required to satisfy university offers. I regret to say that this year that experience was not made any easier by the shambolic way that […] -
August 26, 2020
Over £680,000 of government start-up loans awarded to York Outer small businesses, new figures show
New small businesses in York Outer have benefited from £680,573 of affordable finance through the government’s Start-Up Loans scheme, new statistics issued on the occasion of the scheme’s 75,000th loan show. This is the constituency’s share of the £54 million provided to start-up enterprises across the Yorkshire and Humber region by the government-directed British Business […] -
August 25, 2020
Julian joins North Yorkshire MPs writing to the Prime Minister regarding Green Book reforms to help support A64 upgrade funding bid
Julian has recently signed a letter coordinated by Thirsk and Malton MP, Kevin Hollinrake, asking the Prime Minister to press ahead with reforms to Green Book rules, which currently favour investment bids in more prosperous areas. As the Government continues with it’s bold agenda to level up our regional economies to bring them in line […] -
August 20, 2020
Julian welcomes higher education college funding boost for York College and Askham Bryan College
Julian was delighted to hear that York College and Askham Bryan College have been awarded £987k and £845k respectively from the £200 million further education capital allocation announced by the Prime Minister in June. This funding will help our colleges to continue to improve and upgrade their facilities as the FE sector plays an increasingly […] -
August 18, 2020
Julian joins Let Fans In campaign to support York City FC and other non-league sides
Julian is delighted to support Dame Cheryl Gillan MP and Tracey Crouch MP’s campaign to allow football fans to attend matches to provide a vital source of revenue for non-league football clubs, such as York City FC. Unlike teams further up the football league hierarchy that can rely on broadcast and sponsorship revenue, non-league football […] -
August 17, 2020
Julian welcomes Government U-turn following ‘shambolic’ handling of A-level results
Julian has today welcomed the U-turn announced by the Secretary of State for Education after he abandoned the Ofqual statistical model that has left thousands of students with exam results below their predicted grades. Julian had previously spoken out against the Government’s handling of the results process and had written to the Secretary of State […] -
August 17, 2020
Yorkshire Post column – Antibiotic Resistance could be a threat even worse than Coronavirus
In my capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Antibiotics, I have long been aware of antibiotic resistance and drug-resistant infection as one of the greatest threats to health worldwide, with the potential to be even more catastrophic than coronavirus. The ongoing pandemic is an example of how devastating public health threats can […] -
August 14, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian discusses A Level results and downgrading
Julian joined Georgey Spanswick on Breakfast on BBC Radio York to discuss yesterday’s A Level results and the students affected by adjusted grades. Julian believes the Government shouldn’t be downgrading grades or worrying about grade inflation this year as we are clearly living in unprecedented times. He believes Ministers need to fix this situation swiftly […] -
August 12, 2020
York Press column – Making progress on my priorities for York
Like most residents, I am continuing to focus closely on coronavirus and our recovery from it, working to assist the very large number of constituents who are getting in touch regarding the ongoing situation. While this remains of paramount importance, we also cannot afford to neglect those other issues which will determine the future of […] -
August 11, 2020
£936,000 from government to upgrade York Hospital A and E before winter
Julian Sturdy MP has warmly welcomed the allocation of £936,000 of targeted funding for York Hospital NHS Trust’s A and E services ahead of the greater strain of the winter months. This is York’s share of a £300 million nationwide investment by the government to boost A and E capacity in good time for the […]