Local Election Cancellations
Parliamentary question challenging the cancellation of local elections in Essex and raising concerns over delays and lack of clarity around proposed local government reorganisation and future unitary authorities.
Mandatory Digital ID
Parliamentary question raising civil liberties concerns over digital ID proposals and seeking assurances that data will not be used for police facial recognition.
Ukraine Conflict
Parliamentary remarks on Ukraine, stressing long-standing UK support, the resilience of Ukrainians, and the need for a just peace that protects sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Press Freedom in Iran
Parliamentary question highlighting threats to journalists reporting on Iran and stressing the importance of protecting independent media exposing repression and informing the public.
Ukraine Security Guarantees
Parliamentary question on Ukraine peace talks, raising concerns about Russia’s response and urging stronger sanctions and coordinated pressure to support negotiations and deter further aggression.
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 Questions
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.