Ukraine
Sir John Whittingdale My right hon. Friend referred to the importance of holding Russia to account for its crimes. He will be aware of the action that is already under way in both the International Criminal Court and in the Ukrainian judicial system, but can he confirm that the Government now support the establishment of […]
Security Threat to UK-Based Journalists
Sir John Whittingdale My right hon. Friend will be aware that Iran has one of the worst media freedom records in the world. When the Government press the Government of Iran over the outrageous threats made against Iran International, will they also raise the question of the continuing persecution of family members of BBC Persian […]
Visit to South Korea
Sir John Whittingdale has returned from his second visit to South Korea as the Prime Ministers Trade Envoy to Korea, to support the UK-South Korea trade and investment relationship. He visited three cities to learn more about their world leading innovation in the industries of green energy, technology and defence. Energy Security and Net Zero John visited Shin-Kori Nuclear […]
Meeting with Ukrainian Supreme Court judges
John Whittingdale met the President of the Supreme Court of Ukraine, Vsevelod Kniaziev, and three other Ukrainian Supreme Court Judges in Westminster to discuss the operation of justice during the war in Ukraine, as well as the efforts to hold those guilty of War Crimes to account. John who is also Special Rapporteur on War […]
Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry
Sir John Whittingdale I start by thanking my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford) for securing the debate and for allowing me to make a brief contribution. I, too, represent several family members of those who lost their lives while in the care of EPUT. The matter has been continuing for a […]
Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Essex
Today Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the Westminster Hall Debate, which was obtained by his colleague and fellow Essex MP, Vicky Ford, on the Independent Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Essex. John expressed his regret, and overwhelming concern that families have been let down by the process to date, and called on the […]
Meeting about health services in Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale and Mayor of Maldon, Cllr Andrew Lay, organised a meeting in Maldon Town Hall last week, with representatives of Mid and South Essex NHS, local Councillors, GPs and representatives of Patient Groups. The meeting was arranged to discuss primary care within the constituency, and the pressure on the two GP surgeries in […]
Holocaust Memorial Day
On the 27th January 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, was liberated. Almost eight decades later we reflect on this dark period of history, and commit to ensuring such atrocities can never happen again. On Holocaust Memorial Day, Sir John Whittingdale MP signS Parliament’s Holocaust Book of Commitment on behalf of all […]
Wagner Group: Sanctions Regime
Sir John Whittingdale Does my hon. Friend agree that this is just the latest example of a dodgy Russian oligarch or similar using legal action to attempt to shut down legitimate journalism? I strongly welcome what he has said about the Government’s intention to act against SLAPPs, but will he commit to publishing the detail […]
Closure of Halifax in Maldon
John understands the disappointment amongst his constituents, that the Halifax on Maldon High Street is is due to close. He knows that bank branches are vital for many people, and shares the concerns regarding the impact that closures of branches could have, particularly in rural areas such as ours. It is the case that decisions on the […]