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 condemns recent actions of Belarus 24th May 2021 In his role as Leader of the UK Delegation to the Council of Europe, John has spoken today, on behalf of the Delegation, to condemn the actions of Belarus and... European News
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
Great Wolf Resort Planning Appeal 15th May 2021 Great Wolf Resort has recently won an appeal to build a large water park at Chesterton. I feel this is inappropriate. The proposed development lies outside my... Local News
John reflects on the achievements of the last session of Parliament 4th May 2021 Last Thursday the session of Parliament which started after the General Election on December 2019 came to an end. The formal process for this is Prorogation... Westminster News
John pays Tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh 12th April 2021 On Monday 12th April 2021 MPs were recalled from recess to pay tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh who died on on 9th April. A long list of MPs... Westminster News
An MPs office in pandemic - reflection March 2020 – March 2021 12th April 2021 A year after the first lockdown due to COVID-19, many people are looking back to reflect on what has happened during the last year and how they have dealt with... Articles
John welcomes increases in National Living Wage 2nd April 2021 Increases announced in the National Living Wage will mean that hundreds of thousands of people will receive a pay increase. The 2.2 per cent increase in the... Westminster News
Henley Constituency benefits from Culture Recovery Fund 1st April 2021 2,700 organisations are being offered nearly £400 million in grants and loans to help the culture and heritage sector reopen and recover including some in the... Westminster News
John comments on the Government Plan for Immigration 1st April 2021 Immigration has always been a hot topic. We have taken back control of our legal immigration system by ending free movement and introducing a new points-based... Westminster News