John's farewell message Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 As many people will know, I announced in April 2023 that I would stand down as your MP at the next General Election. My decision was taking on the basis of my age and that I did not want to be an MP into my 70s. As such today is my last day as an MP and the day brings to a close the 16-year period during which I have had the honour of being the MP for the Henley Constituency. It is impossible to... Articles
John comments on progress on broadband in the constituency 28th May 2024 The paucity of the digital infrastructure in the constituency is something that has been an issue throughout my time as an MP. When I first became the MP in... Local News
John reflects on the issue of smartphones and young people 20th May 2024 The internet is something that we have come to rely on for our daily business, for education, for information and for leisure. However concerns to protect... Opinions
John comments further on Gaza 17th May 2024 As the situation in Gaza continues individual concerns continue to arise. On the overall situation I can only repeat what I have already said. I want to see an... Opinions
John comments further on the situation in Gaza 10th 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... Opinions
John welcomes consultation on reforming the law of apologies 8th April 2024 In December 2020 John introduced a Private Members Bill to allow an apology to be given that is genuinely and sincerely meant without creating a legal liability... Westminster News
Local MPs seek more action on sewage pollution 28th March 2024 John joined with Oxfordshire colleagues in a letter to the Chief Executive of Thames Water to seek more action to tackle sewage pollution in our waters across... Local News
John joins in with the Big Plastic Count again 21st March 2024 Once again John has signed up for the Big Plastic Count. The annual review of the amount of single use plastic we use. The Resources and Waste Strategy for... Opinions
Good news on Government funding for local roads resurfacing 19th February 2024 Towards the end of last year the Government announced that it was providing £8.3 billion of extra roads resurfacing funding for local highway authorities in... Westminster News
John welcomes the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan 13th February 2024 John has welcomed the launch of the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan, as part of its long-term plan to improve access to NHS dentistry and deliver on the... Westminster News
