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 welcomes pub reopening in Benson 1st October 2020 John was delighted to be invited to join the celebration of the reopening of The Crown pub in Benson. The pub which is now owned by the Hook Norton Brewery has... Local News
John calls for the immediate release of arrested Turkish opposition members 1st October 2020 In his role as a Turkish monitor on behalf of the Council of Europe John has added his voice to call for the immediate release of arrested opposition members in... European News
John to present Flag of Honour to Minsk Mazowiecki 1st October 2020 As a delegate to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, John is delighted to have been invited to present the Flag of Honour to the Polish town of... European News
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 Backs British Farming 9th September 2020 On Back British Farming day John was proud to wear the special wool and wheatsheaf lapel pin around Westminster as the NFU had asked. John said: Farming is... Local News
John takes up Chairmanship of Industry and Parliament Trust 9th September 2020 At the AGM of the Industry and Parliament Trust John was confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. John said: “I am delighted to take on this role at the... Westminster News
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 affirms his support for protecting the Green Belt 7th September 2020 Following the examination of the draft South Oxfordshire Local Plan the Inspector has issued his preliminary conclusions and post hearing advice. We still await... Local News