Julian Charles Sturdy is a British Conservative Party politician and farmer who represented York Outer as Member of Parliament from 2010 to 2024. Born on 3 June 1971, Sturdy brought his agricultural background to Parliament during his fourteen years serving the constituency in North Yorkshire.

Throughout his parliamentary career, Sturdy combined his experience in farming with his political work, providing perspective on rural affairs and agricultural policy matters. His tenure in the House of Commons spanned significant periods of British politics, including coalition government, Conservative majority governments, and the Brexit era. After serving York Outer for over a decade, his parliamentary term concluded in 2024. Julian Sturdy writes commentary for Comment Central.