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
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
John welcomes launch of Pharmacy First 10th February 2024 John has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Pharmacy First approach, helping patients to receive care more quickly through better use of community... Westminster News
John responds to recent issues raised on the situation in Gaza 8th February 2024 I have written previously on a number of issues relating to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The ongoing situation remains tragic. Israel has suffered the... Opinions
John comments on the situation in Gaza 31st October 2023 This article sets out my response to a number of issues pertaining to the war between Israel and Hamas. Firstly let me say that the loss of life on both sides... Opinions
Europa School funding issues 30th October 2023 The Europa School in Culham, within the Henley Constituency, is known and valued by many families across Oxfordshire, and in parts of Berkshire, for its unique... Local News