Conservative select Jessie Secker as Haxby and Wigginton by-election candidate Friday, 1 November, 2024 York Conservatives have today selected a Haxby mum of three as their candidate for the forthcoming council by-election, following the sudden resignation of a local Liberal Democrat councillor. Over the past week, Jessie Secker has launched a popular campaign calling for better lighting and security in the Haxby-New Earswick underpass, with her petition to York City Council already gaining hundreds... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP presses Home Secretary for Commitment to Rural Police Services 9th November 2020 Julian asked the Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, for a commitment that new North Yorkshire Police recruits would be used to improve rural police presence rather... Westminster News
Disappointment with Council Hopgrove Junction Decision 22nd October 2020 Conservative Strensall ward Councillor Paul Doughty has expressed deep disappointment with the decision by the City of York Council not to press ahead with... Local News
City of York Council Receive Winter Cash Boost from Government 22nd October 2020 York Conservative have welcomed the news that City of York Council is being allocated £940,000, as its share of £1 billion in extra funding for local... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP writes in the York Press about why East-West is the best Devolution deal 21st October 2020 After years of discussion and debate, it seems that we are finally about to close the gap with many urban areas around the country and secure a devolution deal... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP presses Health Secretary on Preventing COVID Cancer Treatment Backlog 6th October 2020 This morning in the House of Commons, Julian questioned the Health Secretary Matt Hancock on assisting York Hospital NHS Trust to make sure the local fall in... Westminster News
£2 Million New Funding for York Hospital A&E Ahead of Winter 18th September 2020 York Hospital’s A and E department has been allocated an additional £2 million in funding by the government to improve its resuscitation area, clinical decision... Local News
Fresh Evidence Raises Fears for City Residents Safety as Conservatives Call for Suspension of Trial 11th September 2020 New evidence has emerged this week following a request by York Conservatives for assurances emergency service vehicles will not be impacted by the controversial... Local News
York Conservatives criticise Lib Dem self serving on devolution 31st August 2020 City of York Conservative Group has criticised the refusal of York’s Lib Dem group to sensibly consider options in the devolution process. This follows an... Local News
York Conservatives Welcome Eat Out to Help Out Scheme 4th August 2020 York Conservatives welcome the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme, which will give people in York up to 50 per cent off their bills in restaurants, cafes and pubs on... Local News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News