Category: News & Articles
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December 28, 2015
Flooding Update: Julian visits command centre
Julian attended the flood command centre today to discuss the latest flooding developments in the centre of York. The local MP met with officials from the Environment Agency, emergency services and local council to discuss the plans in place to help those most in need. As wet weather is set to return on Wednesday, Mr […] -
December 21, 2015
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As another busy year in British politics winds down, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! With festive songs already dominating the airwaves and the bright lights decorating our streets, I hope you are looking forward to Christmas as much as my children. Christmas, […] -
December 18, 2015
Place of Safety Unit Reopened at Bootham Park Hospital
Julian has welcomed the recent news that the ‘place of safety’ unit for vulnerable people detained by the police has reopened in Bootham Park Hospital. The unit had closed along with the wider hospital due to safety concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission on October 1. However all the work required by the CQC […] -
December 14, 2015
Julian speaks up for mental health care provision in the region
Last week in Parliament Julian raised the issue of mental health care provision and specially, Bootham Park Hospital. The debate was discussing the importance of parity of esteem between mental and physical health and Julian was keen to discuss Bootham Park Hospital and press the Minister for a long term solution. Speaking in the debate, Julian said: […] -
December 9, 2015
Julian Welcomes New Franchise Contracts But Urges Progress on Electrification
Julian has welcomed the news that new contracts have been awarded for the Northern and TransPennine Express franchises, in a £1.2billion boost to rail services in our region. However, he has said that he will continue to hold the Government to account to deliver its commitment on electrifying the TransPennine Express route. The contracts have […] -
December 8, 2015
Julian raises awareness of precision medicine to treat Cystic Fibrosis
This morning Julian spoke in a debate over access to medicines for people with Cystic Fibrosis and other rare diseases. Julian was among a handful of MPs who supported the debates application and was very pleased that it was granted an hour and a half debate today. The debate came about due to the Cystic […] -
December 4, 2015
Julian makes Christmas visit to the Birch Park Royal Mail Delivery Centre
Julian made his annual Christmas visit to the Birch Park Delivery Centre today to say thank you to all the postmen and women for all their hard work in the run up to the festive season. Julian was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager, Graham Pickering, and was introduced to the postmen and […] -
December 3, 2015
UPDATED: Statement from Julian on Airstrikes in Syria Against ISIL
The war in Syria is an incredibly complex conflict due to the number of different forces involved, each with their different aims. The country is effectively split between forces loyal to Assad who are now backed by Russia, rebel groups including the Free Syrian Army, the Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Nusra Front, the Kurdish forces and ISIL […] -
December 2, 2015
Julian helps raise awareness of puppy smuggling in Parliament
Yesterday Julian met with the Dogs Trust to highlight the growing concerns surrounding puppy smuggling across the country. The Dogs Trust has recently completed a report into puppies travelling illegally into Britain on fake passports under the EU Pets Travel Scheme. The charity found widespread evidence of animals being bred in horrendous conditions in Eastern […] -
December 1, 2015
Julian Raises Nursery Funding with the Minister
Last week in Parliament Julian raised his concerns about the Government’s manifesto commitment to give working parents of three and four-year olds 30 hours of free childcare a week. Commenting Julian said: “While I welcome this commitment to double the amount of free childcare already available, I am very aware of the negative impact this could […]
