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 attends open day of Wibblers Brewery
John attended the opening of the Wibblers Brewery at their new home in Goldsands Road, Southminster, which was performed by John Fisher and his mother, Mrs Maud Fisher. Wibblers was established on a commercial basis in 2007 in a converted barn in Mayland by Phil Wilcox, following 20 years of home brewing experience. Its beers […]
The UK Ivory Trade
A number of constituents have been in touch on the subject of Ivory Trade. I too am seriously concerned about the effect of illegal poaching and ivory trafficking on the long-term prospects for the survival of the elephant. Just how seriously the Government takes this issue was demonstrated when it hosted and led the London […]
School Funding in Essex
I have received a number of letters from teachers and headteachers on the subject of school funding. I note their concerns about maintaining current high standards of secondary school Education Essex. I was very pleased to learn that over 93% of children in Essex attend good or outstanding rated primary school. I understand that you feel that […]
Donald Trump
A number of constituents have written to me regarding polices implemented by Donald Trump during his first two weeks as President. I do not agree with the recent actions taken by Donald Trump as President of the United States. However, we have invited many international leaders to the UK who have a far worse record […]
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 […]
Recent judgement by the Supreme Court on Article 50
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about the recent judgement by the Supreme Court on Article 50. As you may be aware, I campaigned for Britain to Leave the EU in the referendum. The Supreme Court reached a judgement which the Government disagrees with. It will not, however affect our determination […]
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 […]