March Newsletter
St Peter’s Hospital Update I very much welcome the Report published on 27th March of the Working Group set up to review proposed changes to community hospital services and possible closure of St Peter’s Hospital. The Group has done an extremely thorough job and I am grateful to James Halden, the Chair, and to all […]
Live Facial Recognition
Sir John Whittingdale questions Minister on the expansion of facial recognition cameras in Croydon, urging that Parliament debates and approves a clear legislative framework for their use.
Grand National Charity Bet Campaign
Visit to Coral in Maldon to support the Grand National Charity Bet Campaign, backing a local charity and highlighting community fundraising linked to the event.
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery Opening
Official opening of Limebrook Primary School and Nursery in Maldon, welcoming new education provision for the town and recognising the work of partners involved in delivering the project.
MALDON BANKING HUB
Confirmed plans for a banking hub in Maldon following Santander’s closure, ensuring continued access to cash and in-person banking services for residents and businesses.
Closure of Santander Branch in Maldon
Confirmed plans for a banking hub in Maldon following Santander’s closure, ensuring continued access to cash and in-person banking services for residents and businesses.
Constituents’ Issue in PMQs
Sir John Whittingdale asks the Prime Minister to review the case of constituents fined by Border Force for reporting an illegal immigrant, arguing they should be thanked, not penalized.
St Mary’s CofE School visit
Welcomed pupils from St Mary’s Church of England School, Burnham-on-Crouch, to Westminster, discussing local and national issues and encouraging schools to arrange educational visits to Parliament.
Breakfast Meeting with NFU Branch
Met local NFU members in Purleigh to discuss pressures on farming, including inheritance tax proposals, environmental schemes and rural crime, and to hear concerns from farmers across Maldon and the Dengie.
International Development Spending
Sir John Whittingdale expresses strong support for increasing defence spending, accepts partial ODA funding, and emphasizes maintaining Britain’s soft power, including BBC World Service, British Council, and global media freedom initiatives.