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
Top-up to local business grant funds scheme announced 3rd May 2020 The Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced a discretionary fund set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the... Westminster News
Animal welfare standards and the UK’s trade policy 1st May 2020 I firmly believe that all animals deserve to be respected and cared for throughout their lives As such, I welcome the Government’s clear commitment that future... Westminster News
Local Electricity Bill 29th April 2020 Those interested in how Parliament works will have noted that during the Coronavirus crisis we are doing things in different ways. One aspect of this is that... Westminster News
Chancellor announces Bounce Back Loan Scheme for small business 29th April 2020 Together with a number of colleagues John had raised concerns about measures to support small business during the COVID-19 crisis. There are many small... Westminster News
John takes part in virtual Justice Select Committee 27th April 2020 One of the ways Parliament continues to hold the Government to account is through Select Committees. There is a House of Commons Select Committee for each... Westminster News
John welcomes success on calls for urgent action in Turkish Prisons 27th April 2020 John has welcomed the adoption on 14 April of the Criminal Enforcement Law, allowing the early or conditional release of 90 000 prisoners to prevent the spread... European News
John joins call for C-19 support for dentists and other private healthcare providers 27th April 2020 The Government has been giving huge suport to business during the COVID-19 crisis but so far dentists and other private and mixed healthcare workers have not... Westminster News
Contingency Fund for MPs’ and staff support 11th April 2020 There has been news circulating that MPs have been given and extra £10,000 income to help with additional costs during this current COVID-19 situation. The... Westminster News
John calls for care on countryside access 9th April 2020 We are fortunate in South Oxfordshire to have access to open countryside in which to exercise, and it is good that people make use of it. In this current time... Local News