Julian in Westminster

In his maiden speech in May, Julian spoke of the honour and pride he felt in representing Cambridge. He challenged the perception that this is a uniformly wealthy city, stressingv its residents’ diversity and commitment to social justice, providing for those in need and reducing inequality. Pledging to advocate for evidence-based policy, he emphasised the need for expertise and understanding of science in the House of Commons. He feels this is especially important given Cambridge’s reputation as a city of technology and innovation. Julian also mentioned the need for politics to move beyond economic growth as the sole measure of success, and to focus more on wellbeing and happiness. You can read the full speech here.