Page Turning Ceremony
Sir John took part in the House of Commons page-turning ceremony for the Book of Remembrance, honouring those who gave their lives in service and upholding Parliament’s longstanding tradition of national remembrance.
Family Farm Tax
Sir John joined farmers protesting outside Westminster ahead of the Autumn Budget, warning that the Family Farm Tax threatens generational farms, rural jobs and the UK’s food security.
Crisis facing the BBC
Discussing the BBC impartiality crisis on GB News, and urgent need for accountability, transparency and restored public trust in the broadcaster’s future.
Police and Crime Commissioner
Update following briefing with Essex Police and Fire leaders ahead of the Budget, highlighting funding pressures, rising demand and the need for a fair, sustainable settlement to protect frontline services.
Radiotherapy UK
Meeting with Radiotherapy UK to support improved access to cancer treatment in Mid Essex, highlighting delays, low radiotherapy availability in Maldon, and calls for action nationally and locally.
Alaa Abd El Fattah
Sir John Whittingdale ‘delighted’ at the news of pardon for British Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El Fattah
World Sepsis Day 2025
Attended a parliamentary event ahead of World Sepsis Day to support greater awareness of sepsis and back calls for improved recognition of symptoms and early treatment.
Select Committee Report on Gaza
Statement reflecting concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, supporting ceasefire efforts, increased aid access, hostage release and a negotiated two-state solution as the path to lasting peace.
Tribute to Lord Tebbit
Tribute in Parliament to Norman Tebbit, recalling his public service, personal resilience after the Brighton bombing, and the devotion that led him to step back from government to care for his wife.
Future of the BBC World Service
Westminster Hall debate contribution stressing the importance of the BBC World Service as a global soft-power asset and urging Ministers to protect and strengthen its funding.