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 comments on some current environment issues 22nd December 2020 I am all too aware that I have had conversations with different groups across the Constituency but have not necessarily been able to follow up on all questions... Opinions
John speaks out to urge Turkish parliament not to adopt new restrictions on NGOs 21st December 2020 In his role as a Turkish monitor on behalf of the Council of Europe John and fellow rapporteurs have expressed their deep concern about possible new... European News
John opens new convenience store in Chinnor 19th December 2020 John was pleased to have been invited to open the new Premier Store in Middle Way, Chinnor on Saturday 19th December. John said: "It is great to see new... Local News
John supports call for autism-friendly world 7th December 2020 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, of which John is a member, has agreed that the time has come to make the world more ‘autism-friendly’. The... European News
John presents Apologies Bill to Parliament 1st December 2020 John has introduced a Private Members Bill to allow an apology to be given that is genuinely and sincerely meant without creating a legal liability that could... Westminster News
John welcomes funding for charities 14th November 2020 Charities in the Henley constituency have received new funds from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). From a £200m Coronavirus Community... Local News
John comments on the Winter Support Package 9th November 2020 Amid all of the political comment on the issue of food for disadvantaged families John has welcomed the Government announcement of the Winter Support Package... Westminster News
John comments on the lockdown vote 4th November 2020 Following the vote in Parliament to approve a 4 week Natioanl lockdown John commented on his feelings about the situation and the vote. John said: " I have just... Westminster News
John comments on the new lockdown 2nd November 2020 Like many I am disappointed that the spread of Covid-19 has brought the Prime Minister to a lockdown of approximately a month. The Prime Minister too is... Opinions
