BBC Charter Renewal Debate
Westminster Hall debate on the future of the BBC, raising concerns about editorial standards, governance and long-term funding ahead of Charter renewal.
Agricultural and Business Property Relief
Parliamentary question on farm inheritance tax, raising concerns about the impact on family farms and urging consideration of safeguards to protect generational farming businesses.
Venezuela
Parliamentary question pressing the Government to clarify the UK’s position following the fall of the Maduro regime, supporting democratic transition while emphasising respect for international law and stability in Venezuela.
Labour’s Family Farm Tax
Sir John warns Labour’s family farm tax is threatening generational farms in Essex, urging Ministers to reconsider measures that could prevent families passing holdings to the next generation.
DEFRA: New Taxes on Farms
Sir John pressed the Government to scrap the proposed “family farm tax,” arguing it threatens his farming constituents’ ability to pass farms on to future generations.
Jimmy Lai Conviction
Sir John urged the Prime Minister to make any Beijing visit conditional on releasing imprisoned British journalist Jimmy Lai, warning he could die in custody.
Jimmy Lai Conviction
Sir John urges the Prime Minister to secure the release of British citizen and journalist Jimmy Lai, warning that any visit to Beijing should depend on action to end his imprisonment.
Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation
Sir John questioned ministers on SLAPPs, raising concerns after tribunal losses and urging firmer safeguards against abusive litigation.
Jimmy Lai Conviction
Sir John highlighted concerns for 78-year-old British journalist Jimmy Lai, asking the Foreign Secretary to meet his son and take further action to secure his release.
UK-based AI firms
Having met with UK-based AI firms holding creative industry licenses, Sir John asks Culture Minister to engage with British companies as well as bigger firms, supporting responsible innovation and licensing.