Meeting with Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner
Concerns over police funding in Essex, warning that rising costs could lead to cuts to PCSOs and urging the Government to provide fair funding and review the national formula.
Firearms licence fees
Sir John oppose proposed shotgun licence fee increases, warning they are disproportionate and place unfair financial pressure on rural communities.
Sir John Whittingdale MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment
This week Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so pledged his commitment to marking Holocaust Memorial Day – 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. […]
Foreign Interference in British Politics
A number of people have contacted me regarding the role of influential figures like Elon Musk, and the safeguarding of our democracy. I appreciate the importance of addressing these issues and my constituents’ commitment to defending democratic values and prioritising the welfare of victims of heinous crimes such as grooming gangs. However, I must respectfully […]
Meeting with FirstPort
Sir John joined MPs in holding FirstPort to account over rising service charges and poor estate management, securing commitments on transparency, complaint handling and resolving constituents’ outstanding cases.
Happy New Year!
Welcome to my first newsletter of 2025, in which I review some of my activities as your Member of Parliament in the last few weeks. I hope that all my constituents enjoyed a peaceful and happy Christmas and send my best wishes for the coming year. As ever, I and my team will always be […]
Christmas Memory Tree Lights at Heybridge Cemetery
Switched on the Christmas Memory Tree lights at Heybridge Cemetery, supporting a community tradition honouring loved ones and bringing residents together during the festive season.
Sir John Whittingdale visits the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale visited the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Maldon to meet staff sorting the mail before setting out on their delivery rounds with the Christmas Post. Sir John said: “The run up to Christmas is always particularly busy for the Royal Mail and the Posties in Maldon are doing a fantastic job, working […]
Sir John Whittingdale challenges Housing Minister on new developments in Maldon
Matthew Pennycook Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on our plan to build the homes our country so desperately needs. This Labour Government were elected five months ago with a mandate to deliver national renewal. Standing on the steps of Downing Street on 5 July, the Prime Minister made it […]
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Many of my constituents have contacted me about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the escalating violence affecting Palestinian civilians. I fully understand and share the deep concern about the devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding, particularly in northern Gaza, and the alarming reports from the UN Commission of Inquiry regarding potential war crimes. I too am alarmed by the destruction […]