Conservatives urge residents to answer Council Library Consultation Monday, 9 December, 2024 York’s Conservative councilors are urging residents to respond to City of York Council’s consultation on library use, which is open now and will run until 7th February. York’s libraries are run by Explore under a 15 year contract which will run until 2034. There are currently 15 libraries and the extensive archives, mobile libraries and reading cafes. Despite the contract and Service Level... Local News
Conservative budget amendment focuses on frontline services and value for money 22nd February 2024 At tonight’s City of York Council, the York Conservative Group will oppose the ruling Labour Group’s budget and Conservatives have also submitted an amendment... Local News
Conservatives condemn Labour proposed downgrading of York’s Lord Mayor 20th February 2024 York’s Conservative Group has condemned Labour proposals to downgrade the role of the city’s Lord Mayor in what they view as supposed financial savings that... Local News
No new tax pledged by mayoral candidate Keane Duncan 6th February 2024 Keane Duncan has ruled out charging a new tax if he is elected in May. The York & North Yorkshire Mayor will have power to add to council tax bills by an... Local News
Conservative Council Group react to Labour's Budget proposals 30th January 2024 Following the publication of initial proposals by Labour for City of York Council's budget, Cllr Chris Steward reacted: Although the Lib Dems left a poor legacy... Local News
Cllr Steward addresses Copmanthorpe heavy vehicle issue. 25th January 2024 Cllr Chris Steward, ward councillor for Copmanthorpe, is continuing to work to try and cut lorry numbers coming through the village. This has been a problem... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP chairs roundtable with local GPs and Health Minister 23rd January 2024 After meeting with each GP practice in his constituency last year , York Outer MP Julian Sturdy hosted a roundtable with representatives of each practice and... Local News
Julian Sturdy MP meets with Chancellor ahead of March Budget 18th January 2024 Ahead of March’s Budget, York Outer MP Julian Sturdy met the Chancellor of the Exchequer alongside fellow Yorkshire Members of Parliament. In the meeting, he... Westminster News
Julian Sturdy MP backs York's World Heritage bid 17th January 2024 As part of his ongoing support for our city’s bid, York Outer MP Julian Sturdy attended a meeting with various stakeholders to discuss York’s application to... Local News
Julian launches #JustDualIt campaign with Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan 16th January 2024 Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan has today committed to making a multi-million pound investment towards delivering the long-awaited dualling of the A64. Uniting... Local News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News