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 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
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
John comments on UK and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership 20th April 2022 The Home Secretary’s statement on dealing with global migration has caused some disquiet. It is my belief that much of this is due to misunderstanding and a... Opinions
John comments on the Health and Social Care Bill 29th November 2021 There has long been crossparty agreement that we need better integration of health care and social care. Indeed this is a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan... Opinions
John's reply to CEE Bill Campaigners Open Letter 25th August 2021 Dear CEE Bill campaigners, In responding to the Open Letter to me and other Oxfordshire MPs on the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill), I would... Opinions
John comments on lifting of COVID Restrictions 14th July 2021 There are, perhaps inevitably, a wide range of views on the final stage of lifting COVID 19 restrictions on 19th July. I know that some people cannot wait for... Opinions
John comments on Matt Hancock's resignation 1st July 2021 I received a number of emails on the situation regarding Matt Hancock both in advance of his resignation and following it. I am not able to reply to each email... Opinions