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 calls for the release of Osman Kavala following court decision 15th May 2020 In his role as a monitor for Turkey on behalf of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) John and his PACE colleague Thomas Hammarberg... European News
Coming out of Lockdown 12th May 2020 A few weeks ago Ministers were working flat out to bring forward measures to try to keep us all safe and to help people in the very many different situations... Opinions
Save British Nature 12th May 2020 The Environment Bill will place environmental ambition and accountability at the heart of Government. I am pleased that legislative measures will be introduced... Westminster News
VE Day 75th Anniversary 7th May 2020 I know that many communities had planned great celebrations for the commemoration of VE Day and that there is disappointment that we cannot join together for... Westminster News
Top-up to local business grant funds scheme announced 3rd May 2020 The Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced a discretionary fund set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the... Westminster News
Animal welfare standards and the UK’s trade policy 1st May 2020 I firmly believe that all animals deserve to be respected and cared for throughout their lives As such, I welcome the Government’s clear commitment that future... Westminster News
Local Electricity Bill 29th April 2020 Those interested in how Parliament works will have noted that during the Coronavirus crisis we are doing things in different ways. One aspect of this is that... Westminster News
Chancellor announces Bounce Back Loan Scheme for small business 29th April 2020 Together with a number of colleagues John had raised concerns about measures to support small business during the COVID-19 crisis. There are many small... Westminster News
John takes part in virtual Justice Select Committee 27th April 2020 One of the ways Parliament continues to hold the Government to account is through Select Committees. There is a House of Commons Select Committee for each... Westminster News
