Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, today pressed Greg Clark, the Business Secretary, to ensure that the government do everything it can to support business investment in innovation and new technology, using the example of York Instruments, based in Heslington.

Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, yesterday asked for clarification from the Government on the progress of City of York Council’s bid for infrastructure funding to unlock the York Central site for redevelopment.

Earlier this month, Conservative MP for York Outer Julian Sturdy met with Rob Stoneman, Chief Exec of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) at a very wintery Askham Bog to discuss their objections to the proposed development site on Moor Lane and hear more about YMT’s vision for an ambitious Environ

Last week, York Outer MP Julian Sturdy joined forces with a number of local residents and Cllr Chris Steward to speak in objection to the proposed asphalt plant at Hessay Industrial Estate. Barring one abstention, the Planning Committee voted unanimously to refuse the proposals.

Julian has lobbied both Health Minister Stephen Hammond and the Accountable Officer of the Vale of York NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), meeting both last week to discuss the future of the old Bootham Park Hospital site, and how this fits with future options for York NHS.

Julian Sturdy today urged the Home Secretary to remember the need of the region’s rural economy for seasonal workers from Europe as he designs the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system.

Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, has once again supported the ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative, this year visiting Swains butchers based in Copmanthorpe. Small Business Saturday celebrates the contribution of small and medium sized businesses across the country.

Last Friday Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, visited The Hungry Horse in Skelton to see first-hand how they are reducing their plastic waste contribution by replacing plastic straws with a sustainable alternative.

Following yesterday’s Budget Announcement Mr Julian Sturdy, the Member of Parliament for York Outer, made the following statement:

Julian Sturdy, Member of Parliament for York Outer, yesterday asked the Health Secretary to help ensure people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can access the life-changing new drug Spinraza on the NHS, including 3 year-old York resident Matilda Jamieson, who has Type 3 SMA.