Exam Results summer 2020 13th August 2020 John has expressed his concern at results determined by the algorithm where students have received a lower result than anticipated which has put in jeopardy... Opinions
Planning Reforms 4th August 2020 The Local Development Plan for an area is made up of the district council’s Local Plan and relevant Neighbourhood Plans. But does it do what it says on the tin... Opinions
John comments on the sentences for the killing of Andrew Harper 31st July 2020 The death of PC Andrew Harper left a deep impression on us all. This was a police officer simply doing his duty. It has also shocked the nation. The media... Opinions
The Trade Bill 22nd July 2020 When writing about and reflecting on the Trade Bill, I am conscious that much of the discussion has very little to do with trade or with the Bill itself. The... Opinions
Comment on the Agriculture Bill 29th May 2020 A number of people claim that the Agriculture Bill sets out to reduce animal welfare and food standards. This is a misunderstanding of the Bill. It does neither... Opinions
Response regarding Dominic Cummings 28th May 2020 In the last few days I have received a number of emails about Dominic Cummings. I regret that I am no longer able to give a personalised reply to everyone which... Opinions
Coming out of Lockdown 12th May 2020 A few weeks ago Ministers were working flat out to bring forward measures to try to keep us all safe and to help people in the very many different situations... Opinions
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 15th March 2020 Many of you are understandably concerned about the ongoing situation with the coronavirus which is affecting all of us in many different ways. The situation is... Opinions
Early Day Motions 12th March 2020 Early Day Motions (EDMs) are motions that formally call for debate in the House of Commons on a day which has not been fixed. This means that few, if any, are... Opinions