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Statement from The Rt Hon Julian Smith CBE, prospective parliamentary candidate for Skipton and Ripon I am honoured to be standing once again as a candidate in...

Julian Smith CBE MP has today called for those businesses most affected by the ongoing closure of the A59 at Kex Gill to be granted a temporary rates reduction...

Today, Julian visited Skipton’s Craven Cattle Mart to see the working sheep dog sale and speak to members of the team, including Mart General Manager, Jeremy...

Julian visited Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Dishforth last week to meet Yorkshire Water officials and representatives from partner Mott...

Julian recently visited Masham Town Hall to meet with representatives from the Masham Town Hall Community Charity. The Chair, Peter Usher, outlined the ongoing...

Yesterday, Julian visited James Johnson who, alongside his father, farms at Mallard Grange, Ripon. They have been adapting their approach to farming, moving...

Another busy month in Westminster and across Skipton and Ripon has seen major defence and childcare announcements, as well as funding boosts for local...

Please find attached Julian's latest newsletter, including important updates from across Skipton and Ripon.

Julian visited Glasshouses Community Primary School today to meet with the leadership team, speak to pupils about his role as their local Member of Parliament...