Big Lottery Fund, 21st February
John was pleased to have the opportunity to attend a Big Lottery Fund Event and hear about the £36 billion that has been raised over the course of 23 years. S The Big Lottery Fund aims to support projects which help communities and the lives of people it considers most in need. Over 80 per […]
Panel discussion for the RTS on the subject ‘False News, Unverified Claims and Alternative Facts – What future for honest journalism?’, 23rd February
John joined Nick Robinson of the BBC, Allegra Stratton of ITV and Patrick Walker of Facebook on a panel discussion for the Royal Television Society titled, ‘False News, Unverified Claims and Alternative Facts – What future for honest journalism?’ The event was chaired by Stewart Purvis and took place at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Photo copyright […]
Peston on Sunday, 12th February 2017
John was a guest alongside Cabinet Minister David Lidington MP, Labour’s Shami Chakrabarti and Yvette Cooper, former Civil Service head Bob Kerslake and comedian Stephen K Amos on the Peston on Sunday show, hosted by Robert Peston and Allegra Stratton. A wide variety of issues were discussed, including the Speaker’s recent comments on whether to allow a state […]
John visits Cornwall with the Brexit Select Committee
John joined the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP and Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP on a visit to Cornwall. The Committee visited Cornwall to find out the factors behind the leave vote, the implications of losing EU funding and what should replace it. They met with local stakeholders to discuss the impact of Brexit on agriculture, the […]
John meets with creative experts at the Google Campus
John joined his colleagues on the Exiting the EU Select Committee at Google HQ to meet with members of the creative industries. The purpose of this visit was to answer any questions that people within the tech sector had about Brexit. Photo: Copyright of the Exiting the EU Select Committee
Westminster Wednesday, BBC Radio 5 Live, January 25th
John featured on Radio 5 Live’s Westminster Wednesday to contribute to a panel discussion on British American relations and commented on the recent inauguration of US President Trump. The discussion was led by host, Emma Barnett, and included Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Angela Raynor, as well as Stephen Gethins from the SNP Photo: Copyright of the […]
Daily Politics Show, 24th January 2017
John was invited to speak about the Supreme Court’s ruling that Parliament must vote on whether the Government can start the Brexit process. He was joined by Labour MP Jenny Chapman and Stephen Gethins from the Scottish National Party. Photo: Copyright of the BBC
The Victoria Derbyshire Show, 24th January 2017
John joined fellow leave campaigner Iain Duncan Smith MP on The Victoria Derbyshire Show following the Supreme Court’s judgement that Parliament must vote on whether the government can start the Brexit process. This means Theresa May cannot begin talks with the EU until MPs and peers give their backing – although this is expected to […]
Pienarr’s Politics Show, BBC Radio 5 Live, 18th December
John appeared on the Radio 5 Live Show, Pienaar’s Polices, hosted by John Pienaar. Joined by the impressionist, Rory Bremner, The Times’ Tim Montgomerie and fomer adviser to Boris Johnson, Jo Tanner, John and guests took a look back at all what has happened politically in 2016 and ahead to the inauguration of President – Elect Trump in January.
John appointed to Exiting the European Union Committee
John has been selected by colleagues in Parliament to become a member of the influential Exiting the European Union Committee which was set up by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Exiting the European Union and matters falling within the responsibilities of associated public bodies. The committee features […]