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 […]
Further support for households and businesses
I welcome the new Prime Ministers announcement, committing to further support for households and businesses who are facing increasing living costs and energy bills. The Government recognises the scale of the situation and how concerning this is for many people and has put together a comprehensive package of support in time for this winter. Further […]
Visit to South Korea
Last month John Whittingdale MP visited South Korea, for my work as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to South Korea. Whilst he was there, it was pleased to be able to meet with the Prime Minister, Han Duck Soo, Trade Minister, Ahn Duk-geun and Mayor of Ulsan, Doo Gyeom Kim, to talk about furthering the […]
HM Queen Elizabeth II
