Public meeting organised by Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, to discuss St Peter’s Hospital
For those who missed the public meeting which Sir John organised about the proposed closure of St Peter’s hospital in Maldon and the relocation of essential services to Brentwood and Braintree, you can listen to the meeting via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VdlJSj7qvM
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, attends public meeting to discuss NHS Mid and South Essex’s plans to close St Peter’s hospital in Maldon and relocate services
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, arranged a public meeting, in conjunction with the Mayor of Maldon, at the Plume Academy, to discuss the Trust’s recent proposals to close St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, and their plans to relocate services from Maldon to Brentwood and Braintree. The meeting was held in the largest venue in Maldon yet still could not hold […]
Horizon Scandal
A number of my constituents have contacted me about the Post Office/Horizon IT scandal. Like many of my Parliamentary colleagues across the House, I am appalled by the treatment of the sub-postmasters who were accused of theft based on flawed evidence from the Horizon IT system. Victims’ accounts of the impact of these prosecutions are […]
NHS Mid and South Essex invite residents to attend a series of events to share their views on proposed changes to NHS services
NHS Mid and South Essex have recently published the details of a series of upcoming events, whereby residents in Maldon and elsewhere can share their views with the trust on proposed changes to health services in the area. Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, would like to make his constituents in Maldon aware of […]
CAMRA Campaign
I have had a number of constituents contact me about pubs and beer and particularly CAMRA – Campaign for Real Ale. I have always believed that pubs make an important contribution to our culture – fostering a sense of place and community – and the UK economy. The Government’s ‘Brexit Pubs Guarantee’ confirms the alcohol […]
New Year Update
Many local residents will have heard about the proposed closure of St Peters Hospital. I am not prepared to stand by and allow essential local health services for my constituents just disappear. I helped campaign against the closure of the St Peter’s maternity unit many years ago and have been pressing for a new community […]
New Clause 3 – Consultation on section 50 – Media Bill
Rosie Winterton Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) For information, I intend to call those who have tabled amendments before other Members. I call Sir John Whittingdale. John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon You are absolutely right, Madam Deputy Speaker; I have an amendment that I would like to speak to. It might be slightly unusual for the person who […]
Telegraph Media Group: Proposed Sale to RedBird IMI
Julia Lopez Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office), The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, a public notice has been issued on this matter. Ofcom will look expressly at accurate presentation of the news and free expression of opinion when it […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon signs the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment
This week Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today. Holocaust […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, to hold a public meeting on Friday 9th February, in response to the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, was very sad and disappointed to hear the news of the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital and the relocation of services currently provided there. Sir John is very much aware of the distress caused and the huge strength of feeling that exists amongst his Maldon constituents and […]