Technology Platforms: Transparency and Accountability
Sir John Whittingdale(Maldon) (Con) Does my hon. Friend share my concern at the recent behaviour of PayPal in arbitrarily removing certain accounts of campaigning and journalistic organisations without any warning or explanation? Will he consider how the Online Safety Bill can give greater protection for free speech by increasing the accountability of PayPal, Facebook and […]
IPU 45th Assembly
This last week I represented the UK at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda – in my capacity as vice-chair of the British Group. Whilst I was there, I spoke about Russia’s ongoing illegal war in Ukraine, and why we must continue to condemn Russia’s blatant breaches of international law. I am very pleased […]
Statement on the Economy and Cost of Living
I have had many of my constituents contact me to express their concern about the currenteconomic situation, and their worries for the upcoming months. I am acutely aware that this isa very difficult time for most people. It is correct that the economic situation we are facing is not promising. Record energy priceshave driven inflation […]
Environmental Protection and Investment Zones
In the past couple of days, many of my constituents have contacted me to express their concern that announcements in the Government’s growth plan to reform bureaucratic processes in the planning system, create investment zones and unlock economic growth may impact on existing protections for the environment. I can reassure you that these claims by […]
Further support for households and businesses
I welcome the new Prime Ministers announcement, committing to further support for households and businesses who are facing increasing living costs and energy bills. The Government recognises the scale of the situation and how concerning this is for many people and has put together a comprehensive package of support in time for this winter. Further […]
Visit to South Korea
Last month John Whittingdale MP visited South Korea, for my work as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to South Korea. Whilst he was there, it was pleased to be able to meet with the Prime Minister, Han Duck Soo, Trade Minister, Ahn Duk-geun and Mayor of Ulsan, Doo Gyeom Kim, to talk about furthering the […]
Tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen.
John Whittingdale It is a privilege to join hon. Members in paying tribute to Her late Majesty, not just on my own behalf, but on behalf of all the people of the Maldon constituency. Many fine tributes have been given yesterday and today, and many hon. Members have spoken of Her late Majesty’s dedication, commitment, […]
HM Queen Elizabeth II
Blackwater Oysters
John Whittingdale MP stood in Parliament to ask Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the Government is doing to protect water quality in areas where oysters are grown.
Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
John Whittingdale(Maldon) (Con) I fully support the measures contained in the SI, although I regret their necessity. In 2018 I led the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union delegation to Belarus. We went there because at that time there was an assessment that Belarus might be inching slightly further away from Russia, and that there […]