Meeting with Ukrainian Supreme Court judges
John Whittingdale met the President of the Supreme Court of Ukraine, Vsevelod Kniaziev, and three other Ukrainian Supreme Court Judges in Westminster to discuss the operation of justice during the war in Ukraine, as well as the efforts to hold those guilty of War Crimes to account. John who is also Special Rapporteur on War […]
Holocaust Memorial Day
On the 27th January 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, was liberated. Almost eight decades later we reflect on this dark period of history, and commit to ensuring such atrocities can never happen again. On Holocaust Memorial Day, Sir John Whittingdale MP signS Parliament’s Holocaust Book of Commitment on behalf of all […]
Russia’s Grand Strategy Speech
Sir John Whittingdale MP made a speech in the Russian Grand Strategy Debate today, highlighting the the oppression of the Russian people under Putins regime, the suppression of free media in Russia, and the ongoing work to prosecute Russia of likely War Crimes, for Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine.
Iranian Journalists
Sir John Whittingdale asked the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, what the Government is doing in response to continuing threats against journalists working for Iran International, whose headquarters are in the UK. This was following a statement made by the Foreign Secretary in response to the execution of Alireza Akbari, an Iranian-British National in Iran.
Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the Home Secretary’s statement on the Rwanda migration and economic development partnership, to express his agreement on the policy following his recent visit to Rwanda.
Meeting with Minister, regarding Energy Support for Park Homes residents.
Today Sir John Whittingdale MP met with Minister for Energy, Graham Stuart, to express his concern at the delays to cost of living support for those who are not on the main electricity or gas network. Not everyone who is struggling to pay for their fuel has been able to get support from the government […]
HM The King’s visit to Parliament.
Sir John Whittingdale MP was delighted to be present for His Majesty The King’s visit to Parliament this afternoon. His Majesty King Charles III attended the Palace of Westminster on 14 December 2022, for a visit of thanksgiving and remembrance in honour of the King’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The King unveiled a plaque on […]
Conference on Legal Response to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke at the Conference organised by the Ukrainian Embassy in London on the Legal Response to Russia’s War in Ukraine. Speaking as the Special Rapporteur on War Crimes to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, John joined a panel with Mariia Mezentseva MP, Leader of the Ukrainian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of […]
Speech on BBC Local Radio
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the debate on the future of BBC Local Radio, to express his disappointment at the BBC’s decision to reduce funding for Local Radio services in order to provide further funding for online news. BBC Radio Essex is highly valued by constituents in Maldon, as it provides a local service […]
Avian Influenza debate- compensation for poultry farmers
Sir John Whittingdale MP was granted a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the avian influenza outbreak, which has quickly become the worst outbreak we have ever seen in this country. The disease is now affecting every part of the UK but is particularly prevalent in East Anglia where it impacts wildlife and agriculture. So far, […]