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 College’s interest in forming an Aire Valley College together with Shipley College and the Keighley Campus of Leeds City College.

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 Devonshire Arms and Swinton Park Hotel.

Julian Smith MP attended the Green Futures Annual Youth Environment Summit on Sunday at Malham Tarn Field Centre.

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.

Julian Smith MP was at Ripon Races on Saturday for the last race day of the season.

Julian Smith MP attended a fundraising event at Ripon Cathedral as part of his ongoing work to support the Dean’s development plans for a 21st century Yorkshire cathedral.

Julian Smith MP has commented on the news that in the last academic year 251 students from 11 schools in Skipton and Ripon took part in an education service visit to Parliament and 17 teachers participated in teacher training events.

Julian Smith MP met some local farmers and representatives of the NFU to discuss local concerns and consider the exciting opportunities presented by Brexit.

Julian Smith MP has commented on the announcement by North Yorkshire County Council of a public consultation on proposals to realign the A59 at Kex Gill.

Julian Smith MP met with Jessica Alexander, the Executive Director of the National Bed Federation, at an event in Parliament for the furniture industry.