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 Smith MP meets Ripon Cathedral Primary School in Parliament 6th November 2017 Julian Smith MP met with pupils from Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School in Parliament last week. The children spent time in Parliament’s Education... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP attends meeting to discuss the Skipton to Colne rail line 1st November 2017 Julian Smith MP attended a meeting hosted by Andrew Stephenson, the MP for Pendle, and SELRAP (the Skipton-East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership) to explore... Westminster News
Julian Smith MP visits Farmison & Co 30th October 2017 Julian Smith MP met with the managing director and co-founder of Farmison & Co, John Pallagi, and his business partner, Lee Simmonds, at their premises in Ripon... Local News
Julian Smith MP visits Black Sheep Brewery 30th October 2017 Julian Smith MP visited Black Sheep Brewery in Masham to meet Andrew Slee, the new chairman of the brewery, and Jo Theakston, the managing director. Black Sheep... Local News
Julian Smith MP encourages people to contribute to North Yorkshire's Kex Gill consultation 23rd October 2017 Julian Smith MP is encouraging all those who use the A59 at Kex Gill to contribute to North Yorkshire County Council’s consultation on proposals to reroute it... Local News
Julian Smith MP meets with Skills Minister 23rd October 2017 Julian Smith MP met with Anne Milton MP, the Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills. Mr Smith requested the meeting in order to represent Craven... Westminster News
Julian Smith meets the Yorkshire Fine Hotels Group 16th October 2017 Julian Smith MP met with members of the Yorkshire Fine Hotels Group at the Swinton Estate near Masham, including Ripley Castle, The Coniston Hotel, The... Local News
MP attends Youth Environment Summit at Malham Tarn Field Centre 16th October 2017 Julian Smith MP attended the Green Futures Annual Youth Environment Summit on Sunday at Malham Tarn Field Centre. Local News
Julian Smith discusses Aire Valley College merger with Craven College 16th October 2017 Julian Smith MP attended a meeting at Craven College last week with the Principal, Robert Bellfield and Andy Brown, who is a governor at the school. Local News