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
Online safety for children 11th February 2020 On Safer Internet Day (11th February) John joined with more than 1,000 schools, charities, and businesses to pledge their support for making the internet a... Westminster News
SODC Local Plan 10th February 2020 The situation with regard to SODC’s continuing ownership of its Local Plan could be easily solved by SODC. All it needs to do is allow the Plan to continue to... Opinions
Trophy Hunting 6th February 2020 I truly believe that, as sentient beings who can experience fear and pain, all animals should be treated with thought and care. Trophy hunting involves pursuing... Opinions
Protecting oceans 2nd February 2020 Our oceans are currently facing unprecedented challenges. These include climate change and over-fishing. It also includes the prevalence of plastics. That is... Opinions
Council of Europe January Session 1st February 2020 I have just returned from a week at the Council of Europe where I represent the UK on the Parliamentary Assembly. This body becomes more important after Brexit... Westminster News
Brexit Day 31st January 2020 At 11pm on Friday night, the United Kingdom left the European Union after some 47 years. This marked the delivery of the vote taken in the Referendum and the... Opinions
Alcohol and Beer Duty 28th January 2020 Following the announcement made in the Queen’s Speech in December that alcohol duty will be reviewed, I am confident that that the Government will continue to... Westminster News
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2020 Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, where we remember the 6 million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, and all other victims of the Nazis. We must recommit... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Unaccompanied Child Refugees 23rd January 2020 Let me say upfront - there has never been any question over family reunion for unaccompanied child refugees. The issue has been over how this is to be achieved... Westminster News
