Local MP celebrates role of pubs in communities at Parliament event 11th November 2024 Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP attended a special reception at the House of Commons last week to celebrate the significant role pubs and independent family... Westminster News
Local MP pays tribute to fallen heroes with Remembrance tribute in Parliament’s Garden of Remembrance. 6th November 2024 Today, 6 November, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP, laid a Remembrance tribute in the Royal British Legion Constituency Garden of Remembrance in the Houses... Westminster News
MP raises concerns about special education needs funding in PMQs 9th October 2024 During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday, 9 October, Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, raised the issue of funding for... Westminster News
MP attends CAMRA event in Parliament to support local pubs and breweries 8th October 2024 Today, 8 October, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP attended a Parliamentary drop-in event hosted by CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) to discuss measures to... Westminster News
MP disappointed at Labour government for voting to cut Winter Fuel Payments 11th September 2024 Around 24,000 pensioners in Skipton and Ripon will now lose up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment after Labour MPs voted against the Conservative motion to annul... Westminster News
Parliament to vote on Winter Fuel Allowance plans 9th September 2024 The future of Winter Fuel Payments for around 24,000 pensioners in Skipton and Ripon will be decided by a vote in Parliament during an opposition day debate... Westminster News
Julian Smith takes oath of allegiance 10th July 2024 Yesterday, 9 July, Julian Smith took the oath of allegiance in Parliament to officially return as the Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon. Commenting on... Westminster News
Julian drops in to Parliamentary Repair Café 17th May 2024 Julian recently had the opportunity to drop into the Parliamentary Repair Café and learn about the economic and environmental benefits of repairing electronics... Westminster News
Prime Minister announces major increase in defence spending 23rd 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... Westminster News