Category: News & Articles
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August 24, 2016
Julian Hosting Local Plan Coffee Shop Drop-in Surgery for Poppleton Residents
Julian has arranged a Local Plan drop-in surgery at The Lemon Tree, 20 Allerton Drive, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6HN for local residents in Poppleton to talk about the proposals in their area. The surgery will be held between 9.30am-11.00am on Saturday 27th August. The Council have announced their latest draft of the Local Plan which is currently […] -
August 17, 2016
Julian Organises Local Plan Drop-In Surgery for Rufforth and Knapton Residents
Julian has arranged a Local Plan drop-in surgery at The Old School, Rufforth House, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, for local residents in Rufforth and Knapton to talk about the proposals in their areas. The surgery will be held between 9.00am-10.30am on Saturday 20th August. The Council have announced their latest draft of the Local Plan which […] -
August 4, 2016
Julian’s August York Press Column: Fairer Funding for our Schools
Watching David Cameron leave Downing Street with his young family shows just how swiftly things can change in British politics. David is man of the highest moral integrity and he can be proud that after his six years in office, Britain is a better place thanks to his leadership. Prior to the EU Referendum I […] -
July 21, 2016
Julian Joins Pupils as Part of Potato Project
Julian recently spent a morning sizing up potatoes grown by pupils at Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy in Strensall, as part of a nationwide initiative run by AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) Potatoes. The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) scheme is a project that teaches primary school children how potatoes grow as well as how […] -
July 20, 2016
Julian Lobbies for Ring Road Upgrade
Yesterday, Julian wasted no time in ensuring that the Government’s new Treasury team did not let the Northern Powerhouse agenda slip by drawing their attention to York’s Northern Ring Road (A1237) and in particular the case for upgrading. Taking the opportunity to raise the matter in Treasury Questions, Julian began by telling the House of […] -
July 12, 2016
Julian Jumps at Chance to Visit New Trampoline Park
Julian recently visited the newly opened Energi trampoline park in York. Based at the York Business Park near Poppleton, Energi has over 100 connected trampolines, interactive games, foam pits and basketball hoops. Julian met with Guy Kilner, Director of Energi, who showed him around the park and discussed the work that they are doing with […] -
July 11, 2016
Julian welcomes new Prime Minister
Speaking today in Westminster, Julian said: “I am delighted that Theresa May will be our next Prime Minister and the new Leader of the Conservative Party. I voted for Theresa in the second ballot and I know she will provide the strong, experienced leadership our country needs in these uncertain times. “Theresa has been the […] -
July 8, 2016
Julian welcomes the news that Leeds Heart Unit will remain open
Julian has welcomed today’s announcement that Leeds Heart Unit is now secure, following years of controversy and uncertainty. NHS England has now decided that Leeds will be one of ten hospitals across the country that will provide specialist congenital heart surgery as long as new care standards are met. NHS England has also pledged to […] -
July 7, 2016
Julian’s York Press Column – Referendum Reaction and Leadership Contest
It has now been two weeks since the referendum on our membership of the European Union. It was always going to be close, with the British people voting to leave the European Union by 52 to 48 per cent; once again the pollsters it wrong. With such a tight result there will inevitably be a […] -
June 24, 2016
Julian Reacts to Astonishing EU Referendum Result and the Prime Minister’s Shock Resignation
Julian has given his thoughts on the result of yesterday’s referendum on our membership of the European Union following Britain’s vote to Leave. Commenting he said, “The result this morning was absolutely amazing and represents a real shift in the political landscape. The British people have spoken and said that they see our future outside […]
