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
An annual update on Sir John’s work in the local community and also in Parliament advocating for Maldon
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 […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon pledges to support YMCA England and Wales
YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, founded in 1844, and operates out of 85 local branches supporting young people and local communities and Sir John is proud to be partnered with them and their work. Sir John Whittingdale today expressed his support for the YMCA’s campaign to put young people’s priorities on the agenda for […]
Proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital
When, last year, the local NHS announced that they were moving some services from St Peter’s, we were all assured that these changes reflected the immediate needs of the service for the winter period, were temporary in nature and would only affect inpatient provision. I therefore accepted that, in the interests of staff and quality of patient […]