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
The NHS and winter pressures 9th January 2018 I share the concerns of those who have written to me about the NHS and the perceptions in the media. But the NHS has been fully funded according to its own... Articles
Europe Prize 8th January 2018 I have have been appointed to help decide who should receive the prestigious Europe Prize from the Council of Europe. The Europe Prize was set up in 1955 by the... Articles
The NHS in 'crisis' 4th January 2018 I know the NHS is extremely busy – as it always is at this time of year – but staff are taking the necessary steps to make sure patients continue to get seen as... Articles