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Julian Smith MP
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Leading the efforts to bring the Tour de France to Yorkshire is just one example of work I have done over the past ten years to boost our economy so that businesses can grow and create jobs across the constituency. It is important these efforts continue in the months and years ahead and I look forward to welcoming the Tour de Yorkshire to the constituency again this Summer!

I am a strong supporter of the Skipton and Ripon Enterprise Group which offers free mentoring to businesses in my constituency.  I was delighted to support their Ripon launch and the group now covers many towns and villages across the area including Skipton, Ripon, Settle, Sutton-in-Craven, Cross Hills, Ingleton, Bentham, Masham, Pateley Bridge, Grassington, Boroughbridge, and Northallerton. Some of the most successful business leaders in North Yorkshire offer free help and advice to other newer businesses on how to grow and expand.

I am very keen to support economic growth and job creation in our area and I was pleased by the announcement last year that the Government will invest £4,680,000 in Skipton as part of the Growth Deal programme to facilitate the development of a number of sites for housing and employment. I campaigned hard for this funding and it is great news for our area.

I am currently doing everything I can to help County Council and Department for Transport with the scheme to improve the A59 at Kex Gill- and I will continue campaign hard for them to get the funding they need to improve this vital piece of infrastructure in our area.

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Skipton to Colne

Julian Smith MP welcomes feasibility study into reopening Skipton to Colne line

Saturday, 3 February, 2018

A new study into the potential reopening of a historic Lancashire to North Yorkshire rail line was announced today by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.

Tour de Yorkshire

Julian Smith MP welcomes return of Tour de Yorkshire

Wednesday, 6 December, 2017

Julian Smith MP welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Tour de Yorkshire will be returning to Skipton as part of its 2018 route.

Julian Smith MP welcomes budget support for Dishforth

Wednesday, 22 November, 2017

Julian Smith MP welcomed the announcement in today’s budget that the 6 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps have been given £40,000 to support the Regimental Community Centre for Armed Force personnel and their families at Dishforth Airfield.

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Julian Smith MP visits McCarthy & Stone site

Monday, 13 November, 2017

Julian Smith MP visits the new McCarthy & Stone site in Settle, where construction of a new retirement housing development has just begun.

Kex Gill

Julian Smith MP encourages people to contribute to North Yorkshire's Kex Gill consultation

Monday, 23 October, 2017

Julian Smith MP is encouraging all those who use the A59 at Kex Gill to contribute to North Yorkshire County Council’s consultation on proposals to reroute it.

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Julian Smith meets the Yorkshire Fine Hotels Group

Monday, 16 October, 2017

Julian Smith MP met with members of the Yorkshire Fine Hotels Group at the Swinton Estate near Masham, including Ripley Castle, The Coniston Hotel, The Devonshire Arms and Swinton Park Hotel.

Ripon races

MP goes to Ripon Races

Tuesday, 3 October, 2017

Julian Smith MP was at Ripon Races on Saturday for the last race day of the season.

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MP meets with local farmers and the NFU

Monday, 18 September, 2017

Julian Smith MP met some local farmers and representatives of the NFU to discuss local concerns and consider the exciting opportunities presented by Brexit.

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MP visits Skipton Tesco Superstore

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Julian Smith visited Tesco in Skipton on Friday to hear about their community grant scheme, Bags of Help, and some of the other work they do to support the local area.

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Julian meets constituents representing the UK at WorldSkills 2017

Thursday, 13 July, 2017

Julian Smith MP has met two constituents who are representing the UK at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, which is often referred to as ‘the Skills Olympics’.

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