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
Climate Change 2nd March 2019 I have said in my article in the Thame Gazette this week that I believe that climate change is a crucial issue facing the planet. However, attendance at (or the... Local News
Speech on Global Education 26th February 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. It is also a great pleasure to follow all three of the previous speakers in this debate. Speeches
Speech on human rights in the UK 14th February 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes, and a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard), who is a fellow... Speeches
The Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Expressway 12th February 2019 I am sorry to have to write again on the subject of the Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Expressway but false rumours are being spread about its route. The... Local News
National and local 11th February 2019 One of the most interesting challenges for an MP is dealing with the bigger picture issues such as the Finance Bill or Brexit (or the international issues which... Articles
MP's expenses 10th February 2019 As in past years, i am providing a note of my parliamentary expenses for the year - 2017-2018. Expenses are controlled under a scheme introduced by IPSA. Of the... Local News
Opening and closing speeches on referenda at the Council of Europe 25th January 2019 First, I should like to apologise on behalf of my colleague, Dame Cheryl Gillan, the rapporteur for this issue, who is unable to be present today because of a... Speeches
Holocaust Memorial Day 17th January 2019 This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who... Articles
My debate on the Europa school, Culham 11th January 2019 I am grateful for the Minister's attendance. He and I have talked about the Europa School at some length on a number of occasions, and he was, of course... Speeches
