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
John writes on the work of the Council of Europe 28th September 2020 Council of Europe – a different way of behaving. Article written for the ConHome website. “Why are we still in the Council of Europe when we have left the EU?”... Opinions
John comments on the Internal Market Bill 13th September 2020 When I write on my opinion on a bill some readers assume that I am simply doing so at the behest of the Whips. Let me make it clear from the outset that I have... Opinions
John writes on merits of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Planning 8th September 2020 I am posting a copy of a joint article written by me and a barrister colleague, John Pugh-Smith, which we have submitted by way of representation from the All... Opinions
John comments on proposed planning reforms 7th September 2020 The Government has brought out a consultation document on reforms to the planning system which is open until the end of October. Radical reform of the planning... Opinions
Exam Results summer 2020 13th August 2020 John has expressed his concern at results determined by the algorithm where students have received a lower result than anticipated which has put in jeopardy... Opinions
Planning Reforms 4th August 2020 The Local Development Plan for an area is made up of the district council’s Local Plan and relevant Neighbourhood Plans. But does it do what it says on the tin... Opinions
John comments on the sentences for the killing of Andrew Harper 31st July 2020 The death of PC Andrew Harper left a deep impression on us all. This was a police officer simply doing his duty. It has also shocked the nation. The media... Opinions
The Trade Bill 22nd July 2020 When writing about and reflecting on the Trade Bill, I am conscious that much of the discussion has very little to do with trade or with the Bill itself. The... Opinions
