John's farewell message Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 As many people will know, I announced in April 2023 that I would stand down as your MP at the next General Election. My decision was taking on the basis of my age and that I did not want to be an MP into my 70s. As such today is my last day as an MP and the day brings to a close the 16-year period during which I have had the honour of being the MP for the Henley Constituency. It is impossible to... Articles
John welcomes launch of Pharmacy First 10th February 2024 John has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Pharmacy First approach, helping patients to receive care more quickly through better use of community... Westminster News
John responds to recent issues raised on the situation in Gaza 8th February 2024 I have written previously on a number of issues relating to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The ongoing situation remains tragic. Israel has suffered the... Opinions
John comments on the situation in Gaza 31st 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... 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
