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's thoughts on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 25th March 2021 There have long been calls for greater power for police and stiffer sentences in relation to some crimes and activities. At one end of the spectrum, the death... Opinions
Oxford Cambridge Expressway Officially Cancelled 18th March 2021 The Transport Secretary has today confirmed that the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway between Oxford and Milton Keynes has been cancelled. Work on the project was... Westminster News
Turing Scheme enables young people to work and study abroad 13th March 2021 John has welcomed the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme and encouraged schools and colleges in the constituency, and Brookes University to apply. The... Westminster News
Cherwell wins DEFRA Air Quality Grant 13th March 2021 John has offered his congratulations to Cherwell District Council on winning £17,300 from DEFRA for air quality improvements. The council will deliver a project... Local News
John supports programme to reduce food waste 6th March 2021 Around a third of the food we produce worldwide is lost or wasted and it’s having a significant impact on climate change. Food waste contributes 8–10% of total... Westminster News
John comments on his planning work 3rd March 2021 It is a matter of public record that, with his knowledge of the planning system, John is retained to provide advice to SP Broadway. However in order to ensure... Opinions
Laptops for education 17th February 2021 John has welcomed the announcement that pupils across Oxfordshire have benefited from in excess of 2,500 laptops and tablets to date, as the Government hits an... Westminster News
John welcomes additional funding to help victims of domestic abuse 13th February 2021 With lockdown sadly cases of domestic abuse have risen. In order to help support victims councils in England will received an extra £125 million. Oxfordshire... Westminster News
John welcomes additional funding for Thames Valley Police 9th February 2021 The Home Office has announcement additional funding for policing in which Thames Valley police receives an extra £1,160 million. This will go towards Violence... Westminster News
