Lastest news Dear John Ahead of the election on Thursday I have set out why I'm giving Andrew Griffith my personal endorsement to be the next MP for Arundel & South Downs. I would strongly encourage local people to support him. He and his …

Final update from your MP Dear John I am writing to let you know that I have decided not to stand again as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Arundel & South Downs. This has been a difficult decision, but after nearl…

Update from your MP Dear John So we have an election on Thursday 12 December. We need to get Brexit done so that we can focus on improving the country for everyone. As I said in my local newspaper column, I still believe it is the…

Update from your MP Dear John We are waiting to see whether a revised Brexit deal will be possible. I hope it will. I continue to believe that the referendum result must be honoured, and that the best way to leave is with a deal - …

Update from your MP Dear John This has been an extraordinary few days in politics and the outcome is uncertain. My position on Brexit remains the same: while I campaigned in the referendum to remain, I accepted the public’s decisio…

Update from your MP Dear John In the Daily Mail on Saturday I set out ideas for restoring public confidence in the justice system in the face of rising crime. These include replacing automatic early release from prison with earned release, a 24/…

Update from your MP Dear John We have a new Prime Minister. In an article for local newspapers I congratulated Boris Johnson on his election as Leader of the Conservative Party, and commiserated with Jeremy Hunt who I was proud to support. I hop…

Update from your MP Dear John The Conservative Party’s leadership will be decided tomorrow. I supported Jeremy Hunt, but I hope the Party will unite around whoever wins. The new Prime Minister will have a huge task to deliver Brexit and re-energ…