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 […]
Child Migrants
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding child migrants and the so-called Dubs amendment. The scheme has not closed, as reported by some. The Government was obliged by the Immigration Act to put a specific number on how many children we would take based on a consultation with local authorities about […]
International Trade
A number of constituents have been sending me campaign postcards stating their wish to see trade benefit the world’s poorest. Following our decision to leave the EU, the UK now has the ability to shape its own trade policy. There will be many opportunities and responsibilities that come with this. We must now capitalise on […]
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 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