Good news on Government funding for local roads resurfacing Monday, 19 February, 2024 Towards the end of last year the Government announced that it was providing £8.3 billion of extra roads resurfacing funding for local highway authorities in England between 2023/24 to 2033/34. This money comes from savings delivered following the Prime Minister’s decision to cancel Phase 2 of HS2. The money will be given to the local highways authority to allocate across its area. In the Henley... Westminster News
John welcomes the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan 13th February 2024 John has welcomed the launch of the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan, as part of its long-term plan to improve access to NHS dentistry and deliver on the... Westminster News
John welcomes launch of Pharmacy First 10th February 2024 John has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Pharmacy First approach, helping patients to receive care more quickly through better use of community... Westminster News
John responds to recent issues raised on the situation in Gaza 8th February 2024 I have written previously on a number of issues relating to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The ongoing situation remains tragic. Israel has suffered the... Opinions
John comments on the situation in Gaza 31st October 2023 This article sets out my response to a number of issues pertaining to the war between Israel and Hamas. Firstly let me say that the loss of life on both sides... Opinions
Europa School funding issues 30th October 2023 The Europa School in Culham, within the Henley Constituency, is known and valued by many families across Oxfordshire, and in parts of Berkshire, for its unique... Local News
John reports on the October 2023 session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 17th October 2023 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has four Plenary Session each year. Below is John's Delegation Leader report for the October 2023 session... Westminster News
John promotes London seminar on education as a human right 2nd October 2023 A new seminar on Education as a Human Right will take place in the UK Parliament at the House of Lords on15th November. It will be a morning session, held... Westminster News
John welcomes a further £963,741 to OCC for local bus services 2nd October 2023 John welcomes the news that the Government has given Oxfordshire County Council a further £963,741 to improve local bus services. This funding means people... Local News
John appalled at Turkish Supreme Court’s decision to confirm the aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala 2nd October 2023 The news that the Turkish Supreme Court has confirmed the aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala has appalled John and his fellow Turkish co-rapporteur of... Westminster News