Chagos Islands
Response to constituents’ concerns about proposals to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising security, financial and strategic implications and pressing the Government for clarity and scrutiny.
Questions on Mandelson’s Ambassadorship
Sir John criticised Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, highlighting failures in vetting, unanswered questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee, and the need for accountability and lessons for future appointments.
Prostate Cancer
Response to constituents’ concerns about prostate cancer, supporting improved awareness, earlier diagnosis and consideration of more targeted screening for those most at risk.
Jimmy Lai’s Imprisonment
Highlighting Jimmy Lai’s five-year imprisonment in China, Sir John urged the Minister to press for his release and take all possible action to protect the deteriorating health of the British citizen.
Live Facial Recognition in Policing
Sir John questioned the Home Secretary on the use of live facial recognition by police, highlighting the lack of a legal framework and asking when national guidelines will be established.
Handley Gardens – Residents’ concerns
Meeting with Handley Gardens residents and developers to address estate management concerns, improve transparency on service charges and agree remedial works following issues raised by homeowners.
Housing Benefit
Response to constituents’ concerns about the Housing Benefit taper, stressing the need to support vulnerable households while ensuring the system encourages employment and financial independence.
Sovereignty of the Chagos Islands
Sir John challenged the Government on the Chagos Islands treaty, raising strategic, nuclear, environmental, and financial concerns, emphasizing that many answers so far fail to safeguard UK interests.
Israel-Palestine
Response to constituents on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, supporting humanitarian protections, a negotiated ceasefire and a two-state solution as the only route to lasting peace.
Priory Primary School
Visit to Priory Primary School in Bicknacre to speak with pupils about democracy, answer questions about parliamentary work and present badges to the newly elected School Council.