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
UPDATE on local COVID restrictions 29th October 2020 Update in the light of the changing situation regarding COVID restrictions in Oxford City. Joint statement regarding the city of Oxford moving into Tier 2... Local News
Free School Meals 26th October 2020 The original extension of free school meals was in response to the lockdown caused by the pandemic when schools were closed. However, In many cases school staff... Westminster News
John speaks on working with Turkey to improve the human rights situation 23rd October 2020 John has condemned new crackdowns on political opposition and civil dissent in recent months in Turkey and urged the Turkish authorities to “take meaningful... European News
John comments on local COVID restrictions 23rd October 2020 On almost a daily basis I receive communications from constituents on our current situation and on whether we should go back into lockdown or simply take away... Westminster News
John welcomes pub reopening in Benson 1st October 2020 John was delighted to be invited to join the celebration of the reopening of The Crown pub in Benson. The pub which is now owned by the Hook Norton Brewery has... Local News
John calls for the immediate release of arrested Turkish opposition members 1st October 2020 In his role as a Turkish monitor on behalf of the Council of Europe John has added his voice to call for the immediate release of arrested opposition members in... European News
John to present Flag of Honour to Minsk Mazowiecki 1st October 2020 As a delegate to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, John is delighted to have been invited to present the Flag of Honour to the Polish town of... European News
John writes on the work of the Council of Europe 28th September 2020 Council of Europe – a different way of behaving. Article written for the ConHome website. “Why are we still in the Council of Europe when we have left the EU?”... Opinions
John comments on the Internal Market Bill 13th September 2020 When I write on my opinion on a bill some readers assume that I am simply doing so at the behest of the Whips. Let me make it clear from the outset that I have... Opinions
