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 Howell MP - digital businesses moving from strength to strength 9th June 2018 I have welcomed the news that the import and export of services from the cultural, digital, and creative sectors have risen steadily since 2010. New figures... Local News
Aircraft noise and the third runway 7th June 2018 Over the past few years I have been approached by a number of people with environmental concerns on the subject of aircraft noise over Henley and the... Articles
Feedback re meeting in Sonning Common 13th May 2018 I was pleased that so many people attended the open meeting in Sonning Common on Friday. The prime purpose was to find out what was on your minds. Some 70 of... Articles
Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Arc 10th May 2018 First, let me say that in my opinion the Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Expressway is very unlikely to affect Otmoor or other SSSIs in the constituency. The... Articles
Parking at Townlands Memorial Hospital 7th May 2018 I attach a letter and an email I have received from NHS Property Services about the parking at Townlands Memorial Hospital. They provide useful information... ArticlesLocal News
Notes of meeting between Minister and small schools 30th April 2018 In my periodic meetings with schools in the constituency some issues recurr for small schools. I invited representatives from these schools to Westminster to... Articles
Windrush children 17th April 2018 I do not want anyone to be in any doubt about the right of the Windrush children who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971 to remain here. We're not aware of any... Articles
Syria 16th April 2018 Any thoughts that the UK is going to engage in a bombing campaign of the civilian population of Syria have been proved to be very wide of the mark. Theresa May... Articles
Oxford to Milton Keynes to Cambridge Corridor and Expressway 13th April 2018 I have had discussion with the Secretary of State for Transport to ensure that he is aware of the local issues and have also put these concerns in writing to... Articles
