Assisted Dying (Post-Vote)
Following the debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, I wanted to thank you for letting me know your views and to explain why, after much very careful thought, I decided to vote against the Bill. In the last few weeks, I have received an enormous number of messages from my constituents, expressing strong opinions both […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP visits Straight Edge Manufacturing in Burnham
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visits Straight Edge Manufacturing Ltd in Burnham Business Park. Straight-Edge Manufacturing Ltd is one of the last UK manufacturers of Professional Musical Equipment, making hand built guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets along with PA systems for a number of well-known brands. They employ around 30 people but are faced […]
Planning Reform
A number of constituents have contacted me about the forthcoming planning reforms and the need to ensure they deliver for both people and wildlife. As someone with a passion for nature, I fully recognise the importance of tackling the nature crisis while also supporting the vital need for new infrastructure, housing, and clean energy. I […]
Third Party Data Gathering Measure
A number of constituents have contacted me about the third-party data-gathering measure. Fraud is a growing problem across the economy, accounting for over 40 per cent of all crime, and the welfare system is not immune to this. Although down by 10 per cent in 2022-23, £8.3 billion was still overpaid due to fraud and error […]
Assisted Dying Bill
Sir John explains his vote on the Assisted Dying Bill
Electricity Grid Upgrades Debate
Sir John warns offshore grid proposals could affect local communities, threatening countryside, livelihoods and property.
Recent Update
St Peter’s Hospital In recent weeks, I and Dame Priti Patel, MP for Witham, have had two meetings in connection with the Mid and South Essex ICB proposals for the future provision of services at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon. On 14th October, Dame Priti and I met Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Health, […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP supports farmers in Maldon in their fight against Labour’s unfair Family Farm Tax
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, met with farmers from his constituency who had come to Parliament as part of the NFU’s Mass Lobby Event in Westminster on Tuesday 19th November. Sir John raised his concern about the impact of the Government’s decision to restrict Agricultural Property Relief in his speech in the debate immediately following the Budget on […]
Dogs’ Welfare
A number of constituents have contacted me about the issue of dogs’ welfare. I truly appreciate your dedication to improving dog welfare and understand the concerns surrounding the current legislative and enforcement gaps that affect the wellbeing of our canine companions. I wholeheartedly agree that dogs play a vital role in our lives and the […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP, visits Essex and Sussex Water’s Hanningfield Water Treatment Works
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon visited Essex and Sussex Water’s Hanningfield Water Treatment Works which treats up to 240Ml/day of drinking water for a large part of Essex and east London. It is the largest works operated by Essex & Suffolk Water and draws water from the 26,000 ML Hanningfield Reservoir. Sir John was given a […]