John comments further on the situation in Gaza Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 In any conflict situation there is a limit to what light any individual MP can shed on each and every development or each claim and counterclaim. In any given situation we have to wait for facts to emerge and hence I am writing periodically to respond on key issues raised with me to allow time to get a better understanding on the situation. The one thing that does not change is the overall desire... Opinions
The ECtHR - a UK strength 17th June 2022 “A sledgehammer to crack a legal nut”: The European Court of Human Rights and an interim measure The quote in the title comes from an article by the former Lord... Opinions
John co-authors article on ditching Russian fossil fuels 16th June 2022 Working with Žygimantas Pavilionis, a Lithuanian MP, John has co-authored an article on ending a reliance on Russian fossil fuels in Europe. The article, titled... Opinions
John holds Westminster Hall debate on the Work of the Council of Europe 15th June 2022 Since being appointed Leader of the UK Parliamentary Delegtion to the Council of Europe John has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the work of the Council... Westminster News
John comments on the Big Plastic Count 6th June 2022 I signed up to the Big Plastic Count and have been horrified by the amount of single-use plastic that I get through - the majority from supermarket products... Local News
John comments on the Prime Minister 4th June 2022 At the preset time the decision on the fate of the future of the Prime Minister, rests with me and my colleagues. I do not believe that it is a straightforward... Opinions
IPSA write on MPs expenses 2nd June 2022 IPSA is the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority , the independent body that regulates and administers the business costs and decides the pay and... Westminster News
Government to ratify Istanbul Convention on violence against women and girls 22nd May 2022 The UK Government has set 31 July 2022 as the date by which it expects to ratify the Istanbul Convention, the Council of Europe Convention on Combating Violence... Westminster News
John's Report on the April session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 30th April 2022 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has four Plenary Session each year. Below is John's Delegation Leader report for the April session. Leader's... Westminster News
John considers issues on virtual council meetings 21st April 2022 The Covid pandemic has raised some interesting questions on our lifestyles and it is good to review things as restrictions are lifted. We have learned to do... Opinions