North Yorkshire MP Slams Mayor’s Tourism Tax ‘Hammer Blow’ in Commons 8th January 2026 Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, has warned that rural communities in North Yorkshire are facing mounting pressures from recent government... Speeches in Parliament
Julian Smith MP Warns of Mounting Pressures on Pubs, Farms and North Yorkshire's rural life 7th January 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has raised serious concerns in Parliament about the cumulative impact of recent government decisions on rural areas such as... Speeches in Parliament
Julian Smith MP Highlights Importance of Careful Consideration on Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 18th November 2025 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP addressed the House of Commons during the Second Reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill... Speeches in Parliament
Julian Smith MP Urges Government Action Following Civil Justice Council Review of Litigation Funding 29th October 2025 Rt Hon sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has called on the Government to act swiftly on the recommendations of the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) review of third-party... Speeches in Parliament
Local MP Urges Government to Act on Intellectual Property Theft in Creative Industries 4th June 2025 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has delivered a speech in Parliament on Tuesday, 3 June, calling on the Government to commit to a clear timeline for... Speeches in Parliament
Julian Smith MP raises concerns during Third Reading of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 16th May 2025 On Friday, 16 May, during the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP, made an intervention during the... Speeches in Parliament
MP questions minister on third-party litigation funding in Horizon Scandal 16th April 2025 Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, has raised concerns about the role of third-party litigation funding in the Horizon scandal. On 8 April... Speeches in Parliament
Julian Smith MP calls for genuine apologies and compensation for survivors of institutional sexual abuse 14th April 2025 Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, has called for genuine apologies and compensation for survivors of institutional sexual abuse. On 8 April... Speeches in Parliament
Local MP pushes for increased access banking services in rural communities 10th April 2025 Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, has called for increased access face-to-face banking services in rural communities, specifically... Speeches in Parliament
