Daily Politics Show, 24th January 2017
John was invited to speak about the Supreme Court’s ruling that Parliament must vote on whether the Government can start the Brexit process. He was joined by Labour MP Jenny Chapman and Stephen Gethins from the Scottish National Party. Photo: Copyright of the BBC
The Victoria Derbyshire Show, 24th January 2017
John joined fellow leave campaigner Iain Duncan Smith MP on The Victoria Derbyshire Show following the Supreme Court’s judgement that Parliament must vote on whether the government can start the Brexit process. This means Theresa May cannot begin talks with the EU until MPs and peers give their backing – although this is expected to […]
Pienarr’s Politics Show, BBC Radio 5 Live, 18th December
John appeared on the Radio 5 Live Show, Pienaar’s Polices, hosted by John Pienaar. Joined by the impressionist, Rory Bremner, The Times’ Tim Montgomerie and fomer adviser to Boris Johnson, Jo Tanner, John and guests took a look back at all what has happened politically in 2016 and ahead to the inauguration of President – Elect Trump in January.
John appointed to Exiting the European Union Committee
John has been selected by colleagues in Parliament to become a member of the influential Exiting the European Union Committee which was set up by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Exiting the European Union and matters falling within the responsibilities of associated public bodies. The committee features […]
Brexit
The EU referendum was the biggest vote in the democratic history of our country and it delivered a clear result – a majority of over well a million in favour of Britain leaving the EU. Since taking office the Prime Minister, Theresa May, has been admirably clear, too, that Brexit has to mean Brexit. Almost […]
Somme 100th Anniversary
The public will be invited to the Thiepval Memorial in France on 1 July 2016 to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, the Culture Secretary John Whittingdale announced today. The joint Anglo-French commemoration of the Battle of the Somme is expected to attract great public interest, so tickets will be made available […]
EU Referendum
John wrote an article for the Times setting out the reasons why he supported the Vote Leave Campaign. The test of the article is as follows: I have huge respect and admiration for the Prime Minister. Under his leadership, we have turned around an economy that, in 2010, was on its knees. I have no […]
Statement on the future of the BBC
As Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, John Whittingdale made a statement to the House of Commons on the future of the BBC under Charter Renewal: The Government are today laying before Parliament and depositing in the Libraries of both Houses a White Paper on the BBC charter review. The royal charter is […]
Beer Champion Award
John, who champions Britain’s beer industry, has been honoured with a unique award in Parliament. He was presented with a certificate and souvenir pump clip by the British Beer & Pub Association and SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers. The special award is a joint initiative from the BBPA and SIBA, who wanted to recognise […]
Sports Aid
John Whittingdale attended an event organised by the SportsAid charity to highlight the support that they give to promising young athletes with money raised from My Lotto 24. At the reception, John met Danica Brazier who lives in Bicknacre and plays water polo for the GB ladies junior under 17s water polo team. Her home […]