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MP backs air strikes on militants
06/10/14
HENLEY MP John Howell says he voted with “a heavy heart” in favour of British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq. Parliament was recalled on Friday to debate how the UK should respond to a request for help from the Iraqi government. ...
Britain to agree air strikes, says MP
29/09/14
JOHN HOWELL believes MPs will back British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq. Parliament was being recalled today (Friday) to discuss how the UK should respond to the Iraqi government’s request for help. Prime Minister David ...
Jobless fall
16/06/14
THE number of unemployed claimants in the Henley constituency last month was 371. This was 21 fewer than in April and 209 below the jobless total in May last year. Henley MP John Howell MP said: “This is a drop of almost 60 per cent from its ...
Study into need for another crossing
09/06/14
A STUDY is to be carried out into congestion in and around Henley to see if a third bridge over the Thames at Reading is needed. The move was agreed at a summit meeting of local councils in Westminster on Monday. The meeting was hosted by ...
May visits
HOME Secretary Theresa May met business owners during a visit to Wargrave on Saturday. The Maidenhead MP held a question and answer session at the Bull pub and then had a meal at The Spice Lounge.
New train timetable would reduce delays
07/07/14
A NEW train timetable could be introduced after commuters from Henley complained about delays. Representatives from First Great Western proposed the changes at a meeting with rail users on Friday. The meeting, held at the Christ Church ...
Boris isn’t having his old seat back, says MP
11/08/14
HENLEY MP John Howell says he is not going to be ousted by his predecessor Boris Johnson. The Mayor of London revealed this week that he will “in all probability” look to stand for Parliament in next year’s general election. This led ...
MP John Howell goes walkabout
20/09/14
HENLEY MP John Howell is to undertake his annual tour of the constituency. Among the 23 visits he will make over two weeks will be to Goring and Binfield Heath parish council meetings. He will also watch a play about drug use at the ...
MP back on tour
22/09/14
HENLEY MP John Howell is to undertake his annual tour of the constituency. Among the 23 visits he will make over two weeks will be to Goring and Binfield Heath parish council meetings. He will also watch a play about drug use at ...
MP: I don’t want air strikes on Islamic State
15/09/14
HENLEY MP John Howell says he is not convinced of the need for air strikes against Islamic State forces in Iraq. But he says he would back military action if Nato agreed and there was a clear exit strategy for British forces. ...
Home Secretary honours girls
27/05/14
HOME SECRETARY Theresa May visited a Wargrave football club on Saturday to hand out the end of season awards. The Maidenhead MP is president of Wargrave Girls FC and presented prizes to the club’s top players at a ceremony ...
More starters
06/05/14
THE number of workplaces employing apprentices in the Henley constituency has increased by 42 per cent. The total last year was 440 compared with 310 in the previous year, according to figures released by Henley MP John ...
Minister launches tourism drive in Henley
11/10/13
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey visited Henley to launch the River and Rowing Museum's Thames Valley Museums Group scheme.
Henley YMCA could house Jobcentre Plus
29/10/14
A JOBCENTRE Plus outreach service could be set up at the YMCA in Henley. John Howell has agreed to raise the issue with the Department of Work and Pensions following a meeting with the charity. The Henley MP visited ...
John Howell MP elected to 1922 committee
24/10/14
HENLEY MP John Howell has been elected to the executive of the Conservative Partys 1922 committee. The committee consists of MPs but the executive positions are limited to backbenchers. The committee meets every ...
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