Recovery Loan Scheme Wednesday, 7 April, 2021 The Government continues to do everything possible to protect jobs and livelihoods given the pandemic. As the situation has evolved, it has ensured that the support available matches to the needs of businesses across every part of the country. Applications have opened for the new Recovery Loan Scheme, which will help individual businesses to access loans worth up to £10 million as they recover... Local News
North Yorkshire's Coronavirus response 16th March 2021 Each week during the pandemic Julian has attended weekly briefings, along with other local MPs with North Yorkshire County Council, the NHS and police about... Local News
Post-transition period business trade and support information 15th March 2021 Please see the document below for post-transition period business guidance and support. Local News
Skipton Vaccination Centre 15th March 2021 I am delighted with the establishment of the new Local Vaccination Site in Skipton. I am acutely aware of the fact that this does not serve all residents. I... Local News
Skipton and Ripon Area Constituency Committee meeting 15th March 2021 Last week I was invited to attend the virtual meeting of the Skipton and Ripon Area Constituency Committee, to give an update and take questions from attendees... Local News
The Budget 4th March 2021 Yesterday, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Budget which includes further support for people, businesses and investment. Over this year and the next... Westminster News
New funding secured for schemes in Skipton 2nd March 2021 Schemes in Skipton and elsewhere across North Yorkshire have secured £31.2m funding from the Department for Transport's Transforming Cities Fund (TCF). The... Local News
Local update 1st March 2021 Julian recently spoke with The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner of North Yorkshire with regard to recent issues in Ripon. Local News
PMQs: 10/02/2021 12th February 2021 On Wednesday, I asked the Prime Minister how the UK will ensure the continued success of the vaccine supply chain when future strains emerge. Whilst new... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP's New Year message 12th February 2021 We began this new year with NHS hospitals under more pressure than any time since the start of the pandemic. The new coronavirus variant – which is between 50... Local News
