Employment Rights Bill
A number of constituents have contacted me about the Employment Rights Bill. I fully understand the desire for better protections in the workplace, especially around family-friendly policies and workers’ rights. The need to ensure that employees feel secure, valued, and respected is something I wholeheartedly support. However, I have significant concerns about this particular Bill. […]
Sir John Whittingdale and Dame Priti Patel attend two meetings in connection with the Mid and South Essex ICB proposals for the future of St Peter’s Hospital
Sir John Whittingdale and Dame Priti Patel 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, Sir John and Dame Priti met Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health, with officials in the Department of Health. They […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, and over 70 MPs urge the Chancellor not to increase the cost of fuel
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, joins dozens of MPs in a campaign to stop a possible rise in fuel duty · Analysis suggests a 5p increase could cost Britain’s 37 million motorists £160 Sir John has joined a campaign with over seventy Members of Parliament urging the Chancellor to keep the cost of fuel […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, addresses current footpath safety issues for pupils of Heybridge Primary School and local residents
On Saturday 19th October, I visited the new Westcombe Park development, Broad Street Green Road, River Ebro Road and Heywood Way in Heybridge with local District Councillors Paula Spenceley and Simon Burwood. I was also glad to have the opportunity to speak with residents of Heywood Way and River Ebro Road. I have had a lot of correspondence […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP joins 16 MPs urging Transparency from the Government on new Transmission Infrastructure
Sir John Whittingdale MP joins 16 of his fellow MPs in signing a letter calling for transparency on new grid infrastructure in relation to the Centralised Strategic Network Plan (CSPN). As representatives of predominantly rural constituencies, Sir John and his fellow signatories are profoundly concerned about the presumption to just install pylons for any new […]
Global Plastics Treaty
A number of constituents have contacted me about plastic pollution. While the previous administration set ambitious targets to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by the end of the 25 Year Environment Plan, much more urgency is needed. Although there were commitments to make all plastic packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the reality on the ground […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits Burnham on Crouch Post Office
Sir John Whittingdale visited Burnham on Crouch Post Office and met Sub Postmaster Ani Patel as well as Andy Parker, Regional Director of the Post Office and Jack Foden, Head of Public Affairs. Following the closure of all bank branches in the town, the Post Office has a vital role in providing banking services. Savages […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, campaigns for the continuation of the A12 Widening Scheme
Alongside regional political representatives including fellow Essex MPs, Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon recently added his signature to a letter to the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, urging her to progress with the A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme as a priority. The letter has been sent from the leader’s office […]
Prostate Cancer Screening
A number of constituents have contacted me about the issue of Prostate Cancer Screening. I recognise the concern that you and Prostate Cancer Research have raised about the current priority given to screening men at greater risk of prostate cancer. As you will know, during the last review of the PSA test in November 2020, […]
Sir John Whittingdale joins Essex Police Officers in Chelmsford High Street
Sir John Whittingdale joined Essex Police Officers in Chelmsford High Street to observe the use of Live Facial recognition Technology. This was the 13th use by Essex Police of the technology, having previously been deployed in Harlow, Southend and Clacton. The equipment is used to scan the faces of all those seen by the camera and […]