Julian Smith MP welcomes heating oil support for rural households Monday, 16 March, 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has welcomed the government’s announcement of a £53 million support package for vulnerable households relying on heating oil, following the sharp rise in prices linked to global energy disruption. Heating oil costs have increased significantly in recent weeks after the conflict involving Iran affected global oil supplies and shipping routes, pushing up prices for... Local News
Julian Smith MP Marks World Book Day in Parliament 5th March 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has marked World Book Day by attending a parliamentary drop-in event at Portcullis House and celebrating the importance of... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP attends Parliamentary briefing with SEND Minister 3rd March 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP attended a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) met with Minister for School Standards, Georgia Gould OBE MP -... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP welcomes Ripon Grammar School Fashion Club to Parliament 3rd March 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP welcomed students and staff from Ripon Grammar School to Parliament on Monday, 2 March, as they presented their innovative... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP joins North Yorkshire colleagues in opposing proposed Tourism Levy 26th February 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon, has joined fellow North Yorkshire MPs in signing a joint letter to Mayor David... Local News
Julian Smith MP presses Education Secretary on statutory SEND training and autism support 23rd February 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has welcomed commitments in the Government’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) consultation but pressed the... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP challenges Government over impact of Tourist Tax on North Yorkshire businesses 23rd February 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has pressed the Government to pause plans for a overnight visitor levy, warning that small businesses across North Yorkshire... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP Visits Boyle & Petyt Primary School to Discuss Democracy and Public Service 23rd February 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP visited Boyle & Petyt Primary School on Friday, 30 January, where he met with staff and pupils to discuss democracy, British... Local News
Local MP pushes Government on rural smart meter connectivity 19th February 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon, has pressed the Government for answers on how rural households will be supported... Written Questions News
Julian Smith MP responds to new claimant figures for Skipton and Ripon 18th February 2026 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has responded to new figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on the number of people claiming... Local News
