
Bring back buses
This week John discusses the Bus Services Bill, Pavement Parking, and community pharmacies.
This week John discusses the Bus Services Bill, Pavement Parking, and community pharmacies.
I recently attended the launch of a new book called ‘The Climate Diplomat’ by Pete Betts, a senior civil servant, about the struggle to avert our climate crisis.
John reflects on the first week back from summer recess, which has brought a major cabinet reshuffle.
This week John returns to Westminster, where he will be scrutinising the Pension Schemes Bill and proposing amendments to the Bus Services Bill.
This week John discusses his roundtable with local farmers, the next stages for his summer tour, and access to driving tests.
Today more than ever we value the beauty and environmental benefit of mature trees, as they are home to an amazing variety of wildlife. It’s an emotional thing – we see our favourite local trees almost as old friends.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.