Prime Minister announces major increase in defence spending Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 Today, the Prime Minister announced that the Government will increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, totalling an extra £75 billion over the next six years. The last few years have been some of the most turbulent in recent history, with a global pandemic and war in Ukraine and the Middle East putting the international system under incredible strain. In the face of this, the... Westminster News
Julian offers support to Glusburn Community and Arts Centre on visit 23rd April 2024 Last week, Julian visited Glusburn Community and Arts Centre to meet staff and volunteers and offer his support for their recent application to the Community... Local News
North Yorkshire Council allocated £7.8 million in SEND funding 8th April 2024 North Yorkshire Council has been awarded £7,832,021 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative... Local News
Five local schools awarded funds to improve school buildings 5th April 2024 Julian has welcomed the news that five local schools have been awarded funding as part of the 2024-25 round of the Condition Improvement Fund. Grewelthorpe CE... Local News
Julian welcomes rollout of expanded childcare offer 3rd April 2024 Julian has welcomed the rollout of the largest ever expansion of childcare in England’s history with eligible working parents of two-year-olds now able to... Westminster News
March in Review 1st April 2024 March has been a significant month in Westminster and across Skipton and Ripon. The last few years have not been easy. The country has faced the legacy of Covid... Local News
£66,000 awarded to Ingleton and Settle Pools 26th March 2024 Julian is delighted that Ingleton Outdoor Swimming Pool and Settle Swimming Pool have been awarded £44,911 and £21,000 respectively to relieve financial... Local News
Julian visits Ripon’s Prison & Police Museum 26th March 2024 To mark English Tourism Week, Julian visited The Prison & Police Museum, part of Ripon Museums, which also includes a workhouse museum, garden and courthouse... Local News
Julian meets Chief Executive for update on new Airedale Hospital 25th March 2024 Julian recently met with Foluke Ajayi, Chief Executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, to find out how the plans for the rebuild of Airedale Hospital are... Local News
Major reforms back businesses and boost apprenticeships 25th March 2024 Julian has welcomed the major package of reforms that the Government have introduced to support businesses and deliver more apprenticeship places across Skipton... Local News