Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, campaigns for the continuation of the A12 Widening Scheme
Alongside regional political representatives including fellow Essex MPs, Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon recently added his signature to a letter to the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, urging her to progress with the A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme as a priority. The letter has been sent from the leader’s office […]
Film Industry: Question to the Culture Secretary
John Whittingdale Shadow Minister I welcome the statement, but does the Secretary of State recognise that investment in the film industry depends on confidence and certainty, not least in the copyright protection regime? Will she make it clear that the Government do not intend to extend copyright exceptions to text and data mining? That would damage both the […]
Topical Questions – Energy Security and Net Zero
John Whittingdale Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) Does the Secretary of State accept that the only way we will both meet our net zero targets and keep energy bills down is by pressing ahead with a new generation of nuclear power stations? Will he therefore accelerate existing projects such as Hinkley Point and Sizewell C, and press ahead with small modular reactor […]
Anniversary of 7 October Attacks – Middle East Question to the Prime Minister
John Whittingdale As well as the terrible loss of life of Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese citizens, a shocking number of journalists have been killed or wounded while covering events in the middle east. Will the Prime Minister pay tribute to the courage of journalists who are risking their lives daily simply to do their job? […]
Prostate Cancer Screening
A number of constituents have contacted me about the issue of Prostate Cancer Screening. I recognise the concern that you and Prostate Cancer Research have raised about the current priority given to screening men at greater risk of prostate cancer. As you will know, during the last review of the PSA test in November 2020, […]
Sir John Whittingdale joins Essex Police Officers in Chelmsford High Street
Sir John Whittingdale joined Essex Police Officers in Chelmsford High Street to observe the use of Live Facial recognition Technology. This was the 13th use by Essex Police of the technology, having previously been deployed in Harlow, Southend and Clacton. The equipment is used to scan the faces of all those seen by the camera and […]
August and September Update
St Peter’s Hospital In September, I had two meetings with Tom Abell, newly appointed Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to services provided at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon. It was important to have these discussions with Mr Abell and others, regarding the move […]
Cages for Farm Animals
A number of constituents have contacted me about the use of cages for farm animals. I appreciate your concern for animal welfare, which is an issue I take seriously, and I am grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of animals in our farming systems. The UK has long been recognized as a leader […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds roundtable discussion with key figures to discuss the future of bus services in Maldon
On Friday, 13th September, Sir John and Dame Priti met with members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, transport providers, and Bus User Groups to discuss the pressing issues around bus services in the Maldon District. The meeting was organised by Sir John and Cllr Jane Fleming following the Arrow Group going into administration […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits St Andrew’s Church in Althorne
Sir John Whittingdale joined members of the Parochial Church Council and others at St Andrew’s Church, Althorne to celebrate the success of their application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 14th century but ground movement has led to large cracks appearing and the building is no longer usable. As […]