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 comments on the Public Order Bill 21st October 2022 Let me start by saying that I support freedom of speech and the right to protest but these do not come without boundaries. These are freedoms that we value... Westminster News
John's media interview at the Council of Europe on Türkiye 19th October 2022 Whilst in Strasbourg last week for the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe John was asked to comment on his work in Türkiye on... Westminster News
John comments on the current political situation 18th October 2022 In the last few days, Jeremy Hunt has been appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer. I welcome this very much. Jeremy is a fine individual and a great... Westminster News
John reports on the October session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 17th October 2022 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has four Plenary Session each year. Below is John's Delegation Leader report for the October session. Leader... Westminster News
John comments on bank branch closures 14th October 2022 I wrote about bank closures and access to cash in March when I was advised that the last two branches of Barclays within the constituency were closing. Now Nat... Local News
John reports back on mission to Bosnia & Herzegovina 5th October 2022 Further to my piece on Friday 30th September I am now able to report back on the mission to observe the presidential election in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The UK... Westminster News
John joins delegation monitoring Presidential elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina 30th September 2022 John is one of three members of the UK Parliament joining an election observation delegation sent by the Council of Europe to monitor the General and... Westminster News
John takes Oath of Allegience to the Crown 21st September 2022 John joined fellow MPs in taking an oath of allegience to the Crown. This is done when an MP is first elected and can also be repeated after the death of the... Westminster News
John pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 10th September 2022 I join with people from across the world to express my deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She will be sorely missed. My deepest... Opinions
