John comments further on Gaza Friday, 17 May, 2024 As the situation in Gaza continues individual concerns continue to arise. On the overall situation I can only repeat what I have already said. I want to see an end to this as soon as possible, along with everyone else. No one wants this to continue. The quickest way to end the conflict is to secure a deal which gets the hostages out and allows for a pause in the fighting in Gaza. Once this is done... Opinions
John supports call for autism-friendly world 7th December 2020 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, of which John is a member, has agreed that the time has come to make the world more ‘autism-friendly’. The... European News
John presents Apologies Bill to Parliament 1st December 2020 John has introduced a Private Members Bill to allow an apology to be given that is genuinely and sincerely meant without creating a legal liability that could... Westminster News
John welcomes funding for charities 14th November 2020 Charities in the Henley constituency have received new funds from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). From a £200m Coronavirus Community... Local News
John comments on the Winter Support Package 9th November 2020 Amid all of the political comment on the issue of food for disadvantaged families John has welcomed the Government announcement of the Winter Support Package... Westminster News
John comments on the lockdown vote 4th November 2020 Following the vote in Parliament to approve a 4 week Natioanl lockdown John commented on his feelings about the situation and the vote. John said: " I have just... Westminster News
John comments on the new lockdown 2nd November 2020 Like many I am disappointed that the spread of Covid-19 has brought the Prime Minister to a lockdown of approximately a month. The Prime Minister too is... Opinions
UPDATE on local COVID restrictions 29th October 2020 Update in the light of the changing situation regarding COVID restrictions in Oxford City. Joint statement regarding the city of Oxford moving into Tier 2... Local News
Free School Meals 26th October 2020 The original extension of free school meals was in response to the lockdown caused by the pandemic when schools were closed. However, In many cases school staff... Westminster News
John speaks on working with Turkey to improve the human rights situation 23rd October 2020 John has condemned new crackdowns on political opposition and civil dissent in recent months in Turkey and urged the Turkish authorities to “take meaningful... European News