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
Listed places of worship in Skipton and Ripon awarded £130,000 9th January 2024 Listed places of worship across Skipton and Ripon have been awarded £134,311 since August 2022 as part of the £42 million Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme... Local News
Government ramps up funding for energy efficiency and low carbon heating upgrades 9th January 2024 The Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has issued an update on the Government’s efforts regarding energy efficiency and low... Westminster News
Inspirational Skipton schoolboy announced as Prime Minister’s 2,238th Point of Light 8th January 2024 Luke Mortimer, aged ten, has been announced as the Prime Minister’s 2,238th Point of Light, awarded to outstanding individual volunteers who have contributed... Local News
Rollout of UK’s largest ever childcare expansion begins 8th January 2024 The rollout of the largest ever expansion of childcare entitlements in the UK’s history has begun, following the Chancellor’s announcement of the provisions in... Westminster News
Nearly 12 million cost of living payments made to pensioners in run up to Christmas 5th January 2024 The Government has delivered on its commitment to halve inflation, which fell from 10.1 per cent in January last year to 3.9 per cent in November. However, too... Westminster News
North Yorkshire Council awarded funding to research and tackle health inequalities 4th January 2024 The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded £55 million to eleven new Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs), including one with North... Local News
December in Review 1st January 2024 In the run up to Christmas and New Year, Julian has been busy in Westminster and across Skipton and Ripon. He was particularly pleased with developments... Local News
Julian's Christmas Message 21st December 2023 Dear Constituent, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope you and your families are all able to enjoy a restful... Local News
Julian offers support to Settle Area Swimming Pool 20th December 2023 Last week, Julian met with Colin Coleman and Chris Hirst, Chair and Trustee of the Settle Area Swimming Pool, to discuss some of the difficulties it is... Local News