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
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire backs Prime Minister's proposal to create a smoke-free generation 12th October 2023 The NHS in Humber and North Yorkshire have announced they are “delighted” by the Prime Minister’s new proposals to tackle smoking, which would raise the legal... Westminster News
MP campaigns for lower speed limit on the A61 11th October 2023 Julian Smith CBE MP has launched a campaign to address serious safety concerns on the A61 at South Stainley after numerous serious accidents and four fatalities... Local News
September in Review 2nd October 2023 Coming out of a busy summer recess, September started with the welcome news that £1,443,739 has been awarded to the Great North Bog conservation project, which... Local News
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 open for applications 28th September 2023 The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 scheme, which pays farmers in England to take actions that support food production, farm profitability and resilience... Local News
Upper Wharfedale School visits the Houses of Parliament 25th September 2023 Julian welcomed student leaders from Upper Wharfedale School in Westminster last week as part of their trip to London, which included tours of the Houses of... Local News
Julian updated on Studley Revealed plans on visit to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 20th September 2023 Julian met with General Manager, Justin Scully, at Fountains Abbey last week to find out more about the National Trust’s plans to renovate and conserve the... Local News
Farming Minister announces over half a million awarded to Skipton and Ripon farmers 11th September 2023 The Farming Minister has confirmed that farmers in Skipton and Ripon have been awarded £566,251 in the first round of the Animal Health and Welfare Equipment... Local News
£1.4 million for peatland in Skipton and Ripon 6th September 2023 Julian has welcomed the news that £1,443,739 has been awarded to the Great North Bog conservation project, which covers peatland throughout Skipton and Ripon. A... Local News
Summer in Review 5th September 2023 It’s been a busy summer recess with Julian making the most of the North Yorkshire weather to visit businesses, charities and other local organisations across... Local News