Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, speaks in Westminster Hall debate on Health and Wellbeing Services in Essex
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon was pleased to speak in the debate in Westminster Hall called by his neighbour, Dame Priti Patel, MP for Witham on Health and Wellbeing Services in Essex. This allowed both Sir John and Dame Priti to press the case for continuation of services provided at St Peter’s in advance […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, holds two events in Parliament to commemorate the second anniversary of the War in Ukraine
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, arranged two events this week in Parliament to commemorate the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine in his capacity as Chairman of the Conservative Friends of Ukraine group, and as a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Ukraine. Set in the backdrop of the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, attends the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Vienna as leader of the UK Delegation
Today on 22nd February 2024 in Vienna, Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, attended the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in his capacity as leader of the UK Delegation. Sir John attended the event alongside more than 230 delegates from 54 OSCE countries to discuss the current state of European security, in the backdrop of what […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, speaks in Parliament following the death of Alexei Navalny
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, makes a statement in Parliament following the death of Alexei Navalny, asking for the government’s assurance that they will give no recognition or credibility to the forthcoming “presidential election” in Russia on 15-17th March. John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Does my hon. Friend agree that the murder of Alexei Navalny, following the […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon signs the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment
This week Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today. Holocaust […]
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon pledges to support YMCA England and Wales
YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, founded in 1844, and operates out of 85 local branches supporting young people and local communities and Sir John is proud to be partnered with them and their work. Sir John Whittingdale today expressed his support for the YMCA’s campaign to put young people’s priorities on the agenda for […]
Sir John Whittingdale presented the British Council International School Award certificate to senior staff from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, presented a certificate to Headteacher, Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale and International Co-ordinator, Samantha Battson of St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, in Burnham on Crouch, at a ceremony in Parliament today. The certificate marked the Reaccreditation of their British Council International School Award. The International School Award rewards […]
ScrutinyCounts survey of MPs
According to recent independent data analysis, Sir John Whittingdale has been ranked the top backbench contributor in the House of Commons during 2023. The independent data mobile app ScrutinyCounts has reported that out of the 14 million words spoken in the House of Commons during the whole of 2023, Sir John has contributed the most […]
BBC Commissioning: Oversight
John Whittingdale The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) 11:13, 24 October 2023 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I congratulate Mr Campbell on securing the debate and on raising what are important matters. I know that he […]
BBC Licence Fee
Sir John Whittingdale MP, who is Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, spoke in the Second Reading for the BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill on Friday 20th October, which was brought to the House by Sir Christopher Chope.