Visit to Hanningfield Reservoir
Today John Whittingdale visited Hanningfield Reservoir with Dr Simon Lyster, Chair of the Essex Local Nature Partnership. John saw how drinkable water is obtained from sludge by filtering it through a natural reed bed. There are 16 individual reed bed filter systems by the reservoir covering 4.5 hectares and these sustainably filter the sludge left […]
Russia’s Grand Strategy Speech
Sir John Whittingdale MP made a speech in the Russian Grand Strategy Debate today, highlighting the the oppression of the Russian people under Putins regime, the suppression of free media in Russia, and the ongoing work to prosecute Russia of likely War Crimes, for Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine.
Iranian Journalists
Sir John Whittingdale asked the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, what the Government is doing in response to continuing threats against journalists working for Iran International, whose headquarters are in the UK. This was following a statement made by the Foreign Secretary in response to the execution of Alireza Akbari, an Iranian-British National in Iran.
Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Essex
Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP and Rt Hon Priti Patel MP have sent a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Health, to outline their concern regarding the ongoing Independent Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Essex, following the publication of a letter from the Chair of the Inquiry stating that she no […]
Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the Home Secretary’s statement on the Rwanda migration and economic development partnership, to express his agreement on the policy following his recent visit to Rwanda.
Meeting with Minister, regarding Energy Support for Park Homes residents.
Today Sir John Whittingdale MP met with Minister for Energy, Graham Stuart, to express his concern at the delays to cost of living support for those who are not on the main electricity or gas network. Not everyone who is struggling to pay for their fuel has been able to get support from the government […]
HM The King’s visit to Parliament.
Sir John Whittingdale MP was delighted to be present for His Majesty The King’s visit to Parliament this afternoon. His Majesty King Charles III attended the Palace of Westminster on 14 December 2022, for a visit of thanksgiving and remembrance in honour of the King’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The King unveiled a plaque on […]
Conference on Legal Response to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke at the Conference organised by the Ukrainian Embassy in London on the Legal Response to Russia’s War in Ukraine. Speaking as the Special Rapporteur on War Crimes to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, John joined a panel with Mariia Mezentseva MP, Leader of the Ukrainian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of […]
Speech on BBC Local Radio
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the debate on the future of BBC Local Radio, to express his disappointment at the BBC’s decision to reduce funding for Local Radio services in order to provide further funding for online news. BBC Radio Essex is highly valued by constituents in Maldon, as it provides a local service […]
Visit to Mighty Oak Brewing Company
Sir John Whittingdale MP attended the Open Day of Mighty Oak Brewing Company in West Station Yard, Maldon. Mighty Oak has been brewing award-winning beers for 20 years and the annual festive free beer tasting day is a well-established and popular event. This year, drinkers were also entertained by morris dancing by Chelmsford Morris.