Oxford-Cambridge Expressway 19th February 2020 The idea of an Oxford-Cambridge Expressway was first set out in the Department of Transport Road Investment Strategy in 2015 at the time of the coalition... Opinions
SODC Local Plan 10th February 2020 The situation with regard to SODC’s continuing ownership of its Local Plan could be easily solved by SODC. All it needs to do is allow the Plan to continue to... Opinions
Trophy Hunting 6th February 2020 I truly believe that, as sentient beings who can experience fear and pain, all animals should be treated with thought and care. Trophy hunting involves pursuing... Opinions
Protecting oceans 2nd February 2020 Our oceans are currently facing unprecedented challenges. These include climate change and over-fishing. It also includes the prevalence of plastics. That is... Opinions
Brexit Day 31st January 2020 At 11pm on Friday night, the United Kingdom left the European Union after some 47 years. This marked the delivery of the vote taken in the Referendum and the... Opinions
John comments on time set for debate on Withdrawal Agreement Bill 22nd October 2019 There has been much in the media about the time that the Leader of the House set aside for Parliament to discuss the Withdrawal Agreement Bill. This was set out... Opinions
John comments on Green Belt protection 19th October 2019 In a recent letter to Broxtowe Borough Council, the Minster for Housing has again set out the Government’s attitude to the Green Belt. She has again stressed... Opinions
John comments of Secretary of State's action on SODC Local Plan 14th October 2019 The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to say that he wants more time to... Opinions
John comments on proposal to abolish independent schools. 9th October 2019 A number of local schools have asked their parents to write to me about the disastrous Labour policy to abolish independent schools. I have written to the Heads... Opinions