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
Council of Europe January Session 1st February 2020 I have just returned from a week at the Council of Europe where I represent the UK on the Parliamentary Assembly. This body becomes more important after Brexit... Westminster News
Brexit Day 31st January 2020 At 11pm on Friday night, the United Kingdom left the European Union after some 47 years. This marked the delivery of the vote taken in the Referendum and the... Opinions
Alcohol and Beer Duty 28th January 2020 Following the announcement made in the Queen’s Speech in December that alcohol duty will be reviewed, I am confident that that the Government will continue to... Westminster News
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2020 Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, where we remember the 6 million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, and all other victims of the Nazis. We must recommit... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Unaccompanied Child Refugees 23rd January 2020 Let me say upfront - there has never been any question over family reunion for unaccompanied child refugees. The issue has been over how this is to be achieved... Westminster News
John signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 20th January 2020 John has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were... Westminster News
John to continue as a UK representative on the Council of Europe 20th January 2020 In a written statement from the Prime Minister today it has been confirmed that John will continue as a full member of the UK delegation to the Parliament... Westminster News
John joins Google in a school visit to boost children’s online safety 17th January 2020 John joined in a visit to Badgemore Primary School in Henley to discuss online safety with the children. The event was hosted by Google to highlight their ‘Be... Local News
John swears in as an MP again 17th December 2019 John takes the oath of allegiance and is formally sworn in as an MP following the General Election. Members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords... Westminster News