John comments on the situation in Gaza Tuesday, 31 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 is tragic and the images shown in the media are distressing. Let me also be clear that I have always believed Israel has a right to self-defence and no more so than now after the brutal attack by Hamas on 7th October. In this article you... 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
New measures to reduce single-use plastic 1st October 2023 Work to eradicate single use plastic took a step forward with new restrictions on the use of a range of single-use plastic items. From 1st October no business... Westminster News
John challenges Royal Mail on postal delivery service 29th September 2023 Following a number of complaints about the Royal Mail service it the Constituency John has met with senior staff to get an understanding of the problems and... Local News
John comments on energy security and net zero 8th August 2023 I know that many constituents share my concern on issues around climate change. As such I understand some of the concerns expressed over the decision to agree... Opinions
John comments on the situation with Oak Taverns food outlets 7th August 2023 The situation with food trucks being refused permission to trade at Oak Taverns pubs across the constituency was drawn to my attention by several constituents... Local News
