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 attends Alzheimer's Society event in Parliament 9th July 2019 I attended the Alzheimer's Society event in Parliament. As my board said, we must stand with people with dementia and make sure they get the care they need. Westminster News
John congratulates Warborough on new play equipment 5th July 2019 John met up with the Chairman of Warborough Parish Council to have a look at the new play equipment and outdoor gym installed on the village green. Money for... Local News
Oxfordshire MPs meet local NHS chiefs 5th July 2019 John joined other Oxfordshire MPs to meet with the Oxfordshire NHS leaders. Such meetings take place several times a year and give an opportunity to discuss... Local News
Speech on Tier 2 and Tier 5 immigration 4th July 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes. It was also a pleasure to hear the hon. Member for Glasgow East (David Linden) introduce the debate... Speeches
John renews Petition to Government on school funding 2nd July 2019 I present a petition that has been signed by 406 residents of the village of Woodcote in my constituency and by surrounding villages that feed into the school... Local News
John welcomes Berinsfield as Garden Village project 2nd July 2019 Berinsfield is one of the 19 successful bids for Garden village status. This announcement comes after a competitive process. John welcomed the news and said... Local News
John congratulates local business on stock exchange success 2nd July 2019 The local Thame business, ULS technology, has been included in this years' London Stock Exchange '1000 companies to Inspire Britain'. This London Stock Exchange... Local News
John acts as marshall for Thame 10K 30th June 2019 John had great fun helping as a marshall at the 2019 Thame 10k on Sunday 30th June. The race starts and finishes at Lord Williams Upper School playing fields... Local News
Council of Europe: allowing the Russians back in 30th June 2019 The Council of Europe debated a report called "Strengthening the decision-making process of the Parliamentary Assembly concerning credentials and voting"... Speeches