John's farewell message Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 As many people will know, I announced in April 2023 that I would stand down as your MP at the next General Election. My decision was taking on the basis of my age and that I did not want to be an MP into my 70s. As such today is my last day as an MP and the day brings to a close the 16-year period during which I have had the honour of being the MP for the Henley Constituency. It is impossible to... Articles
John welcomes new investment in The Henley College 10th November 2021 With more young people continuing their education or starting skills training the Government has set aside £83 million to provide extra teaching space for... Westminster News
The Environment Bill latest amendments 9th November 2021 The debate on the Environment Bill continues as it makes its way through the House with further amendments proposed to refine the detail of the BIll. This week... Westminster News
Comment on Standards Committee Report and Owen Paterson 4th November 2021 Much has been made in the media of the Third Report of the Committee on Standards relating to Owen Paterson MP. It is a matter of record that I supported the... Westminster News
John befriends Belarus political prisoner 2nd November 2021 John has joined a group of international politicians to become part of a campaign to support Belarus political prisoners. The politicians become pen friends... Westminster News
John supports call for plastic free wet wipes 2nd November 2021 John has given his support to the MP for Putney, (Fleur Anderson), in introducing her Bill on plastic free wet wipes. It was a 10 minute rule Bill so there was... Westminster News
John speaks in budget debate on levelling up 1st November 2021 Following the Chancellor's budget parliament has several days of debate where Members have the opportunity to comment on the budget and draw attention to... Westminster News
John's message for UK Parliament Week 1st November 2021 Parliament Week is an annual series of events which aim to inspire interest in parliament, politics and democracy and encourage young people and the public to... Westminster News
John comments on Government climate change action 26th October 2021 I share the concern about the consequences that will result if we do not see global action to tackle carbon emissions. We had the landmark Paris Agreement of... Westminster News
John welcomes Little Amal to Parliament 25th October 2021 On Monday 25th October John was joined by the Speakers of both the House of Lords and the House of Commons to welcome Little Amal to Parliament. Little Amal is... Westminster News
