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
Contract signed for rollout of lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband 27th February 2024 Julian has received a letter from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, outlining the most recent development in the delivery of the Government’s... Local News
Government announces additional £380 million funding for York and North Yorkshire transport 26th February 2024 Julian has warmly welcomed the news that nearly £380 million has been allocated to York and North Yorkshire as part of the £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund... Local News
Nidderdale High School tour Parliament 22nd February 2024 Nidderdale High School students visited the Houses of Parliament recently for a tour as part of their trip to London. As part of their visit, students met with... Westminster News
Prime Minister vows to back British farmers 20th February 2024 Today, at the NFU Conference, the Prime Minister announced the Government’s plan to back British farmers, which has seen over £34 million invested in farming in... Local News
The White Bear Masham reaches final of ‘Rural Oscars’ 19th February 2024 The White Bear Masham has been announced as a finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards, competing for the North of England regional title. The Awards, also... Local News
Government launches new NHS Dental Recovery Plan to boost access across Skipton and Ripon 15th February 2024 The Government have launched a new NHS Dental Recovery Plan, backed by £200 million of additional funding, which will deliver an extra 2.5 million NHS dental... Westminster News
Julian attends British Holiday and Home Parks Association Conference 14th February 2024 Julian recently attended the British Holiday and Home Parks Association Conference in Westminster, at the invitation of constituent Thomas Marshall, who is also... Westminster News
Julian sits in on Skipton Job Club workshop 13th February 2024 Julian recently visited Skipton Job Club to sit in on one of their workshops. Run by Christians Against Poverty and hosted by Stephen Hudson at Champions Church... Local News
Government increases North Yorkshire Council’s budget by nearly £45 million for 2024-25 13th February 2024 North Yorkshire Council will receive an additional £44.5 million in funding next year as part of the Government’s £64.7 billion Local Government Finance... Local News