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
Potential end in sight for Townlands Hospital parking fiasco 8th August 2018 Since the end of last year, constituents in Henley and the surrounding villages have contacted me about the situation at Townlands Memorial Hospital regarding... Local News
An intern with autism 24th July 2018 A Hornchurch youngster has spent his summer as an intern at the Mother of Parliaments, thanks to a pioneering scheme run by a local charity. Ben Huseyin, who is... Articles
2 appeals confirm Neighbourhood Plans 22nd July 2018 Two appeal decisions in South Oxfordshire have confirmed the importance of Neighbourhood Plans. The first of these was for a development of 95 houses on a site... ArticlesLocal News
Speech about domestic abuse 19th July 2018 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan. I congratulate the hon. Member for Birmingham, Yardley (Jess Phillips) on securing this important... Speeches
Speech about Russia and the Council of Europe 18th July 2018 I beg to move, That this House has considered Russia and the Council of Europe. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Howarth. I thank the many... Speeches
Common Rule Book 16th July 2018 One of the issues in the White Paper "The future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union" that many people seem to have a problem with is... Articles
Thame Remembers 9th July 2018 I laid a cross in Jerusalem on Saturday 7th July at the grave of 2nd Lieutenant Richard Hewer as part of the Thame Remembers project. Thame Remembers aims to... Local News
Brexit: Damned if I do; damned if I don't 21st June 2018 Some people have asked why I have rarely written an Issues Briefing on Brexit. There are so many aspects to it that it would be near impossible to produce this... Articles
Speech on Rights of Persons with disabilities 20th June 2018 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Cheryl. I congratulate the hon. Member for Canterbury (Rosie Duffield) on securing an important debate. Speeches
