MPs Expenses
Sir John Whittingdale has provided the following comment, after IPSA’s recent announcement: “I, like many of my colleagues from across the house, do not agree with IPSA’s decision to allow MPs to claim expenses for office parties at Christmas. I will be taking an opportunity to thank my staff at Christmas for their hard work […]
Autumn Statement 2022
In the Autumn Statement today, The Chancellor laid out the economic and fiscal plan to address the key challenges our country is facing. The Government taken strong and decisive action, and has made the difficult decisions necessary to guide our country and economy through the global challenges we are facing. Some key announcements include: These […]
BBC World Service
Sir John Whittingdale MP highlights the importance of the BBC World Service in tackling disinformation in places such as Russia, and asks The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Rutley, if the Department will consider increasing funding for the service.
Armistice Day
On Armistice Day, I join others in taking a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have fought for our country. I laid a cross in the Speakers Constituency Garden of Remembrance in Parliament, to pay tribute to all those from Maldon, who gave their lives defending our freedom. Lest we […]
Avian Influenza
Sir John Whittingdale MP asked Minister of State of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Mark Spencer, about the compensation scheme for farmers impacted by avian influenza, such as Paul Kelly of Kelly Bronze Turkeys in the constituency.
BBC Local Radio: Proposed Reduction in Provision
Sir John Whittingdale MP asked Minister of State for the Department of Digitial, Culture, Media and Sport about the proposed reduction in BBC local radio, citing the importance of stations such as BBC Essex, which is greatly valued by listeners in his constituency.
Intellectual Property Rights
John Whittingdale MP asked Parliamentary Under Secretary for Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy about furthering intellectual property protection for creative industries.
War in Ukraine
John Whittingdale MP asks Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, about the prospect of the war in Ukraine escalating and the danger of Putin choosing to use chemical or biological weapons.
Technology Platforms: Transparency and Accountability
John Whittingdale MP asks Parliamentary Under-Secretary to DCMS if the Department will consider how the Online Safety Bill can give greater protection for free speech by increasing the accountability of giant tech platforms such as Facebook and Paypal.
IPU 45th Assembly
This last week I represented the UK at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda – in my capacity as vice-chair of the British Group. Whilst I was there, I spoke about Russia’s ongoing illegal war in Ukraine, and why we must continue to condemn Russia’s blatant breaches of international law. I am very pleased […]