Column archive
This archive contains articles from John's monthly column for The Bucks Herald, The Buckingham and Winslow Advertiser.
June 25, 2015
Back in the swing of things after general...
It is a while since I have penned a column in this paper and, in spite of the excitement caused...February 14, 2015
I’m not the shortest Speaker ever, but take...
Last Friday I started my day with a visit to a local primary school. I enjoy myself tremendously on these...January 17, 2015
Challenges of the year ahead loom large this...
May I start by wishing all readers a happy New Year, and I hope that you enjoyed a restful and...December 13, 2014
My work carries on despite our Christmas preparations
Christmas is here again. It only seems five minutes since I last wrote words to this effect last year –...November 10, 2014
Remembrance
As we get closer to Remembrance Day, more and more readers will be adorning poppies to remember those who lost...October 2, 2014
Commons debates Islamic State (ISIL)
The House of Commons was recalled last Friday to debate the activities of the Islamic State militants (ISIL) and the...September 13, 2014
Hoping to resolve train service’s overcrowding issues
I hope that readers have had a pleasant summer holiday, and are suitably reinvigorated.September 7, 2014
Busy months ahead as Parliament makes its return
The weather’s taken a turn for the worst, the House of Commons has returned after the summer recess, and the...August 10, 2014
From Gaza to potholes – the issues raised...
The House has now broken for the summer recess, and although I plan to get away for a week or...Disclaimer: All items in this archive were correct at the time of publication. John ceased to be a member of Parliament in November 2019.