John comments on the situation in Gaza Tuesday, 31 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 is tragic and the images shown in the media are distressing. Let me also be clear that I have always believed Israel has a right to self-defence and no more so than now after the brutal attack by Hamas on 7th October. In this article you... Opinions
John's vision for human rights 2nd August 2023 For Europe, Human Rights starts with the European Convention on Human Rights. It has never been more important. They are not obscure, academic rights. They are... Opinions
John welcomes figues showing 4050 nuclear jobs in the Constituency 20th July 2023 John welcomes figures that show there are 4050 nuclear jobs in Constituency thanks to Government investment in the nuclear power industry. More jobs are... Westminster News
John welcomes increased fines for littering and fly-tipping 13th July 2023 Environmental crimes such as littering and fly-tipping are often the subject of concerns raised with John by constituents. John was therefore pleased to receive... Westminster News
John defends human rights and the Council of Europe 4th July 2023 By special invitation John gave the keynote address at the first summer school at the University of Liverpool of the Open Council of Europe Academic Networks... Westminster News
John reports on the June 2023 session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 28th June 2023 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has four Plenary Session each year. Below is John's Delegation Leader report for the June 2023 session... Westminster News
John unveils statue at new development 9th June 2023 John was the Guest of Honour at an event organised by Wallingford-based Beechcroft Developments at the company’s latest retirement development, Castle Gardens... Local News
John welcomes water industry apology on the condition of our rivers and beaches 20th May 2023 In recent months there has been growing concern at the level of storm overflow discharges and much work has been done to look towards reducing this. Following... Westminster News
Prime Minister speaks at Council of Europe Summit 17th May 2023 Yesterday (16th May) the Prime Minister attended and spoke at the 4th Summit of the Council of Europe whcih was held in Reykyavik. Since its foundation the... Westminster News
John reports on the April 2023 session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 2nd May 2023 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has four Plenary Session each year. Below is John's Delegation Leader report for the April 2023 session... Westminster News
