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 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
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
John comments on energy security and net zero 8th August 2023 I know that many constituents share my concern on issues around climate change. As such I understand some of the concerns expressed over the decision to agree... Opinions
John's vision for human rights 2nd August 2023 For Europe, Human Rights starts with the European Convention on Human Rights. It has never been more important. They are not obscure, academic rights. They are... Opinions
UK Membership of the European Court of Human Rights 13th February 2023 The suggestion that the UK should leave the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) comes from a number of different sources. First, it is a misplaced view that... Opinions