John considers issues on virtual council meetings 21st April 2022 The Covid pandemic has raised some interesting questions on our lifestyles and it is good to review things as restrictions are lifted. We have learned to do... Opinions
John comments on UK and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership 20th April 2022 The Home Secretary’s statement on dealing with global migration has caused some disquiet. It is my belief that much of this is due to misunderstanding and a... Opinions
John comments on the Health and Social Care Bill 29th November 2021 There has long been crossparty agreement that we need better integration of health care and social care. Indeed this is a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan... Opinions
John's reply to CEE Bill Campaigners Open Letter 25th August 2021 Dear CEE Bill campaigners, In responding to the Open Letter to me and other Oxfordshire MPs on the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill), I would... Opinions
John comments on lifting of COVID Restrictions 14th July 2021 There are, perhaps inevitably, a wide range of views on the final stage of lifting COVID 19 restrictions on 19th July. I know that some people cannot wait for... Opinions
John comments on Matt Hancock's resignation 1st July 2021 I received a number of emails on the situation regarding Matt Hancock both in advance of his resignation and following it. I am not able to reply to each email... Opinions
John comments on the situation in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East 15th May 2021 Like many of you, I am concerned by the escalation of violence in Israel, Gaza and in the Middle East. I have set out below a description of what has been... Opinions
John's thoughts on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 25th March 2021 There have long been calls for greater power for police and stiffer sentences in relation to some crimes and activities. At one end of the spectrum, the death... Opinions
John comments on his planning work 3rd March 2021 It is a matter of public record that, with his knowledge of the planning system, John is retained to provide advice to SP Broadway. However in order to ensure... Opinions