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 restrictions

The original extension of free school meals was in response to the lockdown caused by the pandemic when schools were closed.

John has condemned new crackdowns on political opposition and civil dissent in recent months in Turkey and urged the Turkish authorities to “take meaningful steps” to improve standards in the field of democracy, rule of law and human rights.

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 all restrictions. I welcome the Government’s tier system which I think provides a middle way between these two extremes.

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 undergone extensive refurbishment. 

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 Turkey. 

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 Minsk Mazowiecki on Sunday 4th October 2020.  The ceremony will be conducted virtually on zoom.

Council of Europe – a different way of behaving.

Article written for the ConHome website.

When I write on my opinion on a bill some readers assume that I am simply doing so at the behest of the Whips.

On Back British Farming day John was proud to wear the special wool and wheatsheaf lapel pin around Westminster as the NFU had asked.