Debate on the Ukraine
John Whittingdale, Chairman of the Ukraine All Party Parliamentary Group, led a debate in Parliament on the Situation in Ukraine. During the debate, John Whittingdale described his recent visit to Kiev and to the Government-controlled areas close to the conflict zone in East Ukraine. John called on the Government to provide more financial assistance to […]
Local NHS
John Whittingdale raised with the Secretary of State for Health his concern about the difficulty faced in recruiting GPs to work in primary care local. This has led to both Blackwater Medical Centre and Longfield Medical Centre in Maldon closing their doors to new patients. John Whittingdale welclomed the Government’s funding of an additional 1,500 […]
John’s account of leading the Hungarian delegation of the British Group IPU to Budapest (27th February to 2nd March)
I was delighted to lead an outward delegation of the British Group IPU to Budapest from 27 February to 2nd March. As well as myself, the delegation comprised Wayne David MP (Labour, Shadow Defence Spokesman), Helen Jones MP (Labour, Chair of the Petitions Committee) and Mark Menzies MP (Conservative). We were ably assisted by Emily […]
The Brexit process
I have received various correspondence from constituents wanting to know more about the Brexit process. With this in mind, I have decided to enclose the following links which I hope explains more about our negotiations to leave the European Union: – How does the Article 50 process work? – How will we develop a trade relationship […]
Big Lottery Fund, 21st February
John was pleased to have the opportunity to attend a Big Lottery Fund Event and hear about the £36 billion that has been raised over the course of 23 years. S The Big Lottery Fund aims to support projects which help communities and the lives of people it considers most in need. Over 80 per […]
Panel discussion for the RTS on the subject ‘False News, Unverified Claims and Alternative Facts – What future for honest journalism?’, 23rd February
John joined Nick Robinson of the BBC, Allegra Stratton of ITV and Patrick Walker of Facebook on a panel discussion for the Royal Television Society titled, ‘False News, Unverified Claims and Alternative Facts – What future for honest journalism?’ The event was chaired by Stewart Purvis and took place at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Photo copyright […]
Peston on Sunday, 12th February 2017
John was a guest alongside Cabinet Minister David Lidington MP, Labour’s Shami Chakrabarti and Yvette Cooper, former Civil Service head Bob Kerslake and comedian Stephen K Amos on the Peston on Sunday show, hosted by Robert Peston and Allegra Stratton. A wide variety of issues were discussed, including the Speaker’s recent comments on whether to allow a state […]
John visits Cornwall with the Brexit Select Committee
John joined the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP and Rt Hon Alistair Burt MP on a visit to Cornwall. The Committee visited Cornwall to find out the factors behind the leave vote, the implications of losing EU funding and what should replace it. They met with local stakeholders to discuss the impact of Brexit on agriculture, the […]
John meets with creative experts at the Google Campus
John joined his colleagues on the Exiting the EU Select Committee at Google HQ to meet with members of the creative industries. The purpose of this visit was to answer any questions that people within the tech sector had about Brexit. Photo: Copyright of the Exiting the EU Select Committee
Westminster Wednesday, BBC Radio 5 Live, January 25th
John featured on Radio 5 Live’s Westminster Wednesday to contribute to a panel discussion on British American relations and commented on the recent inauguration of US President Trump. The discussion was led by host, Emma Barnett, and included Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Angela Raynor, as well as Stephen Gethins from the SNP Photo: Copyright of the […]