Holocaust Memorial Day
On the 27th January 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, was liberated. Almost eight decades later we reflect on this dark period of history, and commit to ensuring such atrocities can never happen again. On Holocaust Memorial Day, Sir John Whittingdale MP signS Parliament’s Holocaust Book of Commitment on behalf of all […]
Closure of Halifax in Maldon
John understands the disappointment amongst his constituents, that the Halifax on Maldon High Street is is due to close. He knows that bank branches are vital for many people, and shares the concerns regarding the impact that closures of branches could have, particularly in rural areas such as ours. It is the case that decisions on the […]
UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme
John Whittingdale met James Cooper, the Personal Development Lead at the Plume Academy in Maldon who was attending a reception at Westminster for the UK Teacher Ambassador Programme. James successfully applied to attend the 3 day programme during which attendees meet the Speaker and Lords Speaker, and attend briefings to gain a greater understanding of […]
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 […]