John welcomes measures to tackle HGV driver shortage Wednesday, 15 September, 2021 I have written previously on the issue of the shortage of HGV drivers. This is a widespread problem, affecting not just the UK but countries around the world and is caused by many factors, particularly the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain. Estimates reported by Transport Insight in 2020, suggested that overall the European road freight industry had a driver shortage of around 400,000 drivers... Westminster News
UPDATE - Great Wolf Planning Appeal 8th July 2021 Further to my previous note on the Great Wolf planning appeal I have been updated on the situation which is now as follows: There have been calls for the... Local News
John adds his voice for a safer crossing in Culham 2nd July 2021 John joined with parents and children to support calls for a safer crossing over the A415 to support parents and children in walking to school. Parents of... Local News
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
John reports on the latest session of the Council or Europe 25th June 2021 The third part of the yearly session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe took place between 21 and 24 June 2021. The agenda showed the... European News
John condemns recent actions of Belarus 24th May 2021 In his role as Leader of the UK Delegation to the Council of Europe, John has spoken today, on behalf of the Delegation, to condemn the actions of Belarus and... European News
John comments on the situation in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East 15th May 2021 Like many of you, I am concerned by the escalation of violence in Israel, Gaza and in the Middle East. I have set out below a description of what has been... Opinions
Great Wolf Resort Planning Appeal 15th May 2021 Great Wolf Resort has recently won an appeal to build a large water park at Chesterton. I feel this is inappropriate. The proposed development lies outside my... Local News
John reflects on the achievements of the last session of Parliament 4th May 2021 Last Thursday the session of Parliament which started after the General Election on December 2019 came to an end. The formal process for this is Prorogation... Westminster News
John pays Tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh 12th April 2021 On Monday 12th April 2021 MPs were recalled from recess to pay tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh who died on on 9th April. A long list of MPs... Westminster News
