Assisted Dying (Post-Vote)
Following the debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, I wanted to thank you for letting me know your views and to explain why, after much very careful thought, I decided to vote against the Bill. In the last few weeks, I have received an enormous number of messages from my constituents, expressing strong opinions both […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP visits Straight Edge Manufacturing in Burnham
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visits Straight Edge Manufacturing Ltd in Burnham Business Park. Straight-Edge Manufacturing Ltd is one of the last UK manufacturers of Professional Musical Equipment, making hand built guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets along with PA systems for a number of well-known brands. They employ around 30 people but are faced […]
Planning Reform
A number of constituents have contacted me about the forthcoming planning reforms and the need to ensure they deliver for both people and wildlife. As someone with a passion for nature, I fully recognise the importance of tackling the nature crisis while also supporting the vital need for new infrastructure, housing, and clean energy. I […]
Sir John Whittingdale speaks in debate on Detained British Nationals Abroad
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon I congratulate my right hon. Friend Sir Iain Duncan Smith on securing the debate, and on the tremendous amount of work that he has done in this area. It is also a pleasure to follow Emily Thornberry, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, which I have been delighted to join as a new member in […]
Sir John Whittingdale put question to Foreign Office Minister on Russian election interference in Georgia
Stephen Gethins Scottish National Party, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry (Urgent question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Georgia. Catherine West Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. […]
Sir John Whittingdale puts question to Defence Minister on the Chagos Islands
James Cartlidge Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the impact of the Government’s Chagos negotiations on the UK-US defence relationship. Luke Pollard The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this urgent […]
Third Party Data Gathering Measure
A number of constituents have contacted me about the third-party data-gathering measure. Fraud is a growing problem across the economy, accounting for over 40 per cent of all crime, and the welfare system is not immune to this. Although down by 10 per cent in 2022-23, £8.3 billion was still overpaid due to fraud and error […]
Assisted Dying Bill
Sir John explains his vote on the Assisted Dying Bill
Sir John Whittingdale MP puts question to the Culture Secretary
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon May I commend the report from the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee, entitled “The future of news”? It highlights the threat from the unauthorised use of news content to train AI models. Will the Secretary of State consider, as a matter of urgency, strengthening the legislation in this area, and consider the introduction of a licensing […]
Electricity Grid Upgrades Debate
Sir John warns offshore grid proposals could affect local communities, threatening countryside, livelihoods and property.