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
Oxford-Cambridge Expressway Drop in 26th February 2020 John attended the drop-in organised by the No Expressway lobby group in Parliament today to hear more of the concerns being expressed. Today much of the focus... Westminster News
Justice Week 2020 26th February 2020 Justice Week 2020 aims to improve access to justice by boosting the profile of justice and the rule of law. John attended the Parliamentary drop-in to find out... Westminster News
Oxford-Cambridge Expressway 19th February 2020 The idea of an Oxford-Cambridge Expressway was first set out in the Department of Transport Road Investment Strategy in 2015 at the time of the coalition... Opinions
Mediation in Planning 19th February 2020 With planning again proving to be a contentious subject in this area I have reproduced here an article I wrote with barrister, John Pugh-Smith, on the use of... Articles
Flooding 17th February 2020 It was devastating to see the damage caused by floods towards the end of last year and recent floods bring more concern. Today having looked at the warning on... Local News
Online safety for children 11th February 2020 On Safer Internet Day (11th February) John joined with more than 1,000 schools, charities, and businesses to pledge their support for making the internet a... Westminster News
SODC Local Plan 10th February 2020 The situation with regard to SODC’s continuing ownership of its Local Plan could be easily solved by SODC. All it needs to do is allow the Plan to continue to... Opinions
Trophy Hunting 6th February 2020 I truly believe that, as sentient beings who can experience fear and pain, all animals should be treated with thought and care. Trophy hunting involves pursuing... Opinions
Protecting oceans 2nd February 2020 Our oceans are currently facing unprecedented challenges. These include climate change and over-fishing. It also includes the prevalence of plastics. That is... Opinions