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 speaks at the Council of Europe of the role of ombudsmen 2nd October 2019 At the meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe John spoke about the role of ombudsmen. The work of ombudsmen is an important part of... European News
John speaks out in support of whistleblowers 1st October 2019 John spoke today on whistleblowing at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. He praised the rights of whistleblowers to raise issues of public interest without... European News
John comments on recent behaviour in Parliament 26th September 2019 It would be nice to think that historically the temperature of discussions in the House has always been calm. But just look back at the debates that took place... Westminster News
John visits Kidmore End Neighbourhood Plan Exhibition 14th September 2019 The Parish of Kidmore End is yet another community to take up the opportunity to develop a Neighbourhood Development Plan. This weekend they held one of their... Local News
John celebrates with Sonning Common Wood Lane Dental Practice 14th September 2019 Wood Lane Dental practice in Sonning Common has been celebrating 50 years of serving the community. John was invited to join the celebrations by Vikram Chugani... Local News
John joins 'MPs for a Deal' 11th September 2019 John has joined a new cross party group of MPs called 'MPs for a Deal'. 'MPs for a Deal' has been launched by parliamentary colleagues across the political... Westminster News
John lobbies Chancellor on Local Housing Allowance 11th September 2019 I have long had a concern about the Local Housing Allowance especially in this constituency where in the north east it is related to housing costs in the... Westminster News
John meets with Director of Royal College of Nursing 10th September 2019 John met with Patricia Marquis, Director of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to discuss bursaries for nurses and other related issues on the RCN 'Fund our... Westminster News
European Union (Withdrawal) (No.6) Bill 9th September 2019 With any Bill before parliament it is necessary to ask what it is going to do and where it will leave us. I have never wanted to leave the EU without a deal and... Westminster News
