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
Afghanistan 23rd August 2021 Parliament was recalled on Wednesday 18th August to debate the current situation in Afghanistan. Although the House was full, I was able to make a contribution... Westminster News
John comments on Serum Institute of India AZ vaccines 19th July 2021 I am aware of the problem between the EU and the Serum Institute of India and provide here an up-date of my understanding of the situation. The vaccine produced... Westminster News
National Environment Investment Readiness Fund awards made 14th July 2021 A pioneering new fund, the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund, has awarded funding to 27 projects. These project are designed to drive private... Westminster News
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 meets with local CAFOD representatives 8th July 2021 In response to a call from the Pope three parishes in the Henley Constituency joined forces to meet with John to discuss issues relating to foreign aid, the... Local News
UPDATE - Great Wolf Planning Appeal 8th July 2021 Further to my previous note on the Great Wolf planning appeal I have been updated on the situation which is now as follows: There have been calls for the... Local News
John adds his voice for a safer crossing in Culham 2nd July 2021 John joined with parents and children to support calls for a safer crossing over the A415 to support parents and children in walking to school. Parents of... Local News
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 reports on the latest session of the Council or Europe 25th June 2021 The third part of the yearly session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe took place between 21 and 24 June 2021. The agenda showed the... European News
