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 celebrates with campaigners that drug Orkambi now available 24th October 2019 John joined others in celebrating the news that three cystic fibrosis medicines, including Orkambi, have now been made available to patients in England. John... Local News
John comments on time set for debate on Withdrawal Agreement Bill 22nd October 2019 There has been much in the media about the time that the Leader of the House set aside for Parliament to discuss the Withdrawal Agreement Bill. This was set out... Opinions
John reflects on Saturday's sitting of Parliament 21st October 2019 Over the past few months I have been out on the doorsteps across the constituency talking to people about the issues that matter to them. Those issues include... Westminster News
John views Watlington Art Show 20th October 2019 John took the opportunity to call in to Watlington Art Show being held at the primary school. This annual show is a school fundraiser which also gives local... Local News
John attends Watlington Eco-Fair 20th October 2019 John joined members of the community from in and around Watlington for an Eco-Fair held at Icknield Community College. The fair showcased things people could do... Local News
John comments on Green Belt protection 19th October 2019 In a recent letter to Broxtowe Borough Council, the Minster for Housing has again set out the Government’s attitude to the Green Belt. She has again stressed... Opinions
John speaks on climate change in the Queen's Speech debate. 17th October 2019 In any debate in the Chamber an MP may only speak once. In the debate on the Queen’s Speech I chose to make my contribution in discussion on climate change... Westminster News
John becomes Patron of Oxfordshire Neighbourhood Plans Alliance 16th October 2019 A new organisation has been set up to represent the views and aims of Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) groups across Oxfordshire. John has been invited to... Local News
John comments of Secretary of State's action on SODC Local Plan 14th October 2019 The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to say that he wants more time to... Opinions
