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 challenges Royal Mail on postal delivery service 29th September 2023 Following a number of complaints about the Royal Mail service it the Constituency John has met with senior staff to get an understanding of the problems and... Local News
John comments on energy security and net zero 8th August 2023 I know that many constituents share my concern on issues around climate change. As such I understand some of the concerns expressed over the decision to agree... Opinions
John comments on the situation with Oak Taverns food outlets 7th August 2023 The situation with food trucks being refused permission to trade at Oak Taverns pubs across the constituency was drawn to my attention by several constituents... Local News
John's vision for human rights 2nd August 2023 For Europe, Human Rights starts with the European Convention on Human Rights. It has never been more important. They are not obscure, academic rights. They are... Opinions
John welcomes figues showing 4050 nuclear jobs in the Constituency 20th July 2023 John welcomes figures that show there are 4050 nuclear jobs in Constituency thanks to Government investment in the nuclear power industry. More jobs are... Westminster News
John welcomes increased fines for littering and fly-tipping 13th July 2023 Environmental crimes such as littering and fly-tipping are often the subject of concerns raised with John by constituents. John was therefore pleased to receive... Westminster News
John defends human rights and the Council of Europe 4th July 2023 By special invitation John gave the keynote address at the first summer school at the University of Liverpool of the Open Council of Europe Academic Networks... Westminster News
John reports on the June 2023 session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 28th June 2023 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has four Plenary Session each year. Below is John's Delegation Leader report for the June 2023 session... Westminster News
John unveils statue at new development 9th June 2023 John was the Guest of Honour at an event organised by Wallingford-based Beechcroft Developments at the company’s latest retirement development, Castle Gardens... Local News