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
Oxford-Cambridge Expressway 5th August 2019 I have received a number of emails raising questions on various issues related to the proposed Oxford-Cambridge Expressway. This article sets out the background... Articles
John visits Nettlebed Art Show 3rd August 2019 On his travels around the constituency John went view the art at the annual show in Nettlebed run by the Nettlebed Art and Craft Society. John said 'I have... Local News
BBC Radio Oxford Broadcast 24th July 2019 Asked by BBC Radio Oxford to comment on the result of the Conservative Party leadership election John offered his congratulations to Boris Johnson and my... Local News
Oxfordshire's County flag flies in Parliament Square 23rd July 2019 John went to view the Oxfordshire's flag flying in Parliament Square this week. It is among the 50 registered flags of our historic counties that have been... Westminster News
John thanks teachers as summer holidays begin 20th July 2019 John has paid tribute to teachers across the constituency as the summer holidays begin recognising that their hard work means that more children are gaining the... Local News
John appointed as Trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust 17th July 2019 Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is the charity established and funded by the UK Government to promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) in the UK. I... Westminster News
John joins in the fun at Thame Music Festival 13th July 2019 John joined the crowds for the second day of the Thame Town Music Festival. John said "This is a great event for the community which also attracts people from... Local News
John congratulates local teacher on winning teaching 'Oscar' 11th July 2019 Congratulations to Sharmin Rahman of Crowmarsh Gifford Primary School. Winner of the Pearson Silver Award as outstanding new teacher of the year. Established by... Local News
A note of the vote on Northern Ireland and gay marriage 11th July 2019 The claim that the voting this week was about the introduction of same sex marriage or abortion rights in Northern Ireland was wide of the mark. Everyone was... Articles