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John Whittingdale MP

Member of Parliament for Maldon and East Chelmsford

Views

John Whittingdale sets out his views on various local and national issues...

Council Tax

Council Tax

With Council Tax bills landing on doorsteps soon, John sets out the background to local government spending in Essex.

Cycle Helmets

Cycle Helmets

John sets out his views on the campaign aimed at requiring cycle helmets to be worn by riders under 16.

Danbury Doctors Surgery

Danbury Doctors Surgery

John responds to constituents who are concerned about the proposed closure of the Hoppits surgery in Danbury.

Fox Hunting

Fox Hunting

With the issue of fox hunting returning to the politcal agenda John sets out his views....

GM Food

GM Food

John writes about GM crops and his views about whether commercial growing should be permitted.

Live animal exports

Live animal exports

John sets out his position on animal exports.

Reclassification of cannabis

Reclassification of cannabis

John Whittingdale comments on the Government's decision to downgrade cannabis from Class B to Class C.

Rural Broadband Access

Rural Broadband Access

With demand growing for broadband access, John looks at what the Government needs to do to ensure that rural areas are not left behind.

Speed Cameras

Speed Cameras

Concerned that cameras are designed to raise money rather than increase safety, John looks to hold the government to account.

Sustainable transport campaign

Sustainable transport campaign

With the Government’s ten year transport plan is in disarray, John responds to the Way to Go post card campaign.

Top up Fees

Top up Fees

The issue of tuition fees has been highly controversial and a matter of heated debate. John sets out why he opposed the Government's plans.

Wetlands

Wetlands

Welcome news for Bradwell that alternative site found for wetlands.

John Whittingdale portraitJohn Whittingdale MP === Member of Parliament for Maldon and East Chelmsford*