John comments further on the situation in Gaza Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 In any conflict situation there is a limit to what light any individual MP can shed on each and every development or each claim and counterclaim. In any given situation we have to wait for facts to emerge and hence I am writing periodically to respond on key issues raised with me to allow time to get a better understanding on the situation. The one thing that does not change is the overall desire... Opinions
John presents Apologies Bill to Parliament 1st December 2020 John has introduced a Private Members Bill to allow an apology to be given that is genuinely and sincerely meant without creating a legal liability that could... Westminster News
John welcomes funding for charities 14th November 2020 Charities in the Henley constituency have received new funds from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). From a £200m Coronavirus Community... Local News
John comments on the Winter Support Package 9th November 2020 Amid all of the political comment on the issue of food for disadvantaged families John has welcomed the Government announcement of the Winter Support Package... Westminster News
John comments on the lockdown vote 4th November 2020 Following the vote in Parliament to approve a 4 week Natioanl lockdown John commented on his feelings about the situation and the vote. John said: " I have just... Westminster News
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
UPDATE on local COVID restrictions 29th October 2020 Update in the light of the changing situation regarding COVID restrictions in Oxford City. Joint statement regarding the city of Oxford moving into Tier 2... Local News
Free School Meals 26th October 2020 The original extension of free school meals was in response to the lockdown caused by the pandemic when schools were closed. However, In many cases school staff... Westminster News
John speaks on working with Turkey to improve the human rights situation 23rd October 2020 John has condemned new crackdowns on political opposition and civil dissent in recent months in Turkey and urged the Turkish authorities to “take meaningful... European News
John comments on local COVID restrictions 23rd October 2020 On almost a daily basis I receive communications from constituents on our current situation and on whether we should go back into lockdown or simply take away... Westminster News