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
44,448 in the Henley constituency benefit from cut in income tax 6th April 2019 Working families across the south-east can look forward to having more money in their pockets – thanks to a range of new Government measures coming into effect... Local News
Speech on youth inmates: solitary confinement 3rd April 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and to follow the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy). She and I... Speeches
Brexit indicative votes 2nd April 2019 I have set out below the details of the two rounds of indicative votes and how I voted. Articles
John Howell MP welcomes money for green spaces 29th March 2019 On 17 February, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a range of ambitious initiatives to secure the future... Local News
Gaza and the UN 29th March 2019 I share the general dismay at the tragic loss of life in Gaza, which is a deeply concerning escalation in violence. However, the UNHRC inquiry failed to examine... Local News
Speech in debate on disclosure of youth criminal records 28th March 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Walker. I will make a few comments about the impact of what we looked at in the report on education... Local News
Speech on knife crime 26th March 2019 It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I thank the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mike Hill) for introducing the debate. I begin... Speeches
Brexit response 25th March 2019 I am writing this response in view of the emails I have received on a number of subjects to do with Brexit from the revocation of article 50 to a People's Vote... Articles
Speech in debate on autism 22nd March 2019 I, too, wish to start by paying tribute to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham (Dame Cheryl Gillan), and I am glad that all our thoughts... Speeches
