Visit to The Ship Pub
Sir John Whittingdale MP was pleased to be able to visit The Ship in West Hanningfield, which reopened in August following a £300k refurbishment by Punch Pubs & Co. John was shown around by the Pub Manager Jasmine, and Jon Dale and Nick Bone from Punch Pubs & Co. The refurbishment has seen a full […]
Meeting with Provide at St. Peters Hospital
Sir John Whittingdale met with Mark Heasman, Group Chief Executive of Provide, and Stephanie Dawe CEO of Provide Health, at St Peter’s Hospital Maldon on the 2nd December. Provide is a Community Interest Company which was created 10 years ago out of the NHS. It delivers a wide range of services at St Peter’s Hospital […]
Avian Influenza debate- compensation for poultry farmers
Sir John Whittingdale MP was granted a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the avian influenza outbreak, which has quickly become the worst outbreak we have ever seen in this country. The disease is now affecting every part of the UK but is particularly prevalent in East Anglia where it impacts wildlife and agriculture. So far, […]
MPs Expenses
Sir John Whittingdale has provided the following comment, after IPSA’s recent announcement: “I, like many of my colleagues from across the house, do not agree with IPSA’s decision to allow MPs to claim expenses for office parties at Christmas. I will be taking an opportunity to thank my staff at Christmas for their hard work […]
Visit to St Mary’s Primary School
John Whittingdale was delighted to wrap up UK Parliament Week by visiting St Mary’s CofE Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers. He met with Headteacher Mrs Walker, and then spoke with the pupils about his job as a Member of Parliament. Lots of brilliant questions were asked by all the children, who were interested in […]
Autumn Statement 2022
In the Autumn Statement today, The Chancellor laid out the economic and fiscal plan to address the key challenges our country is facing. The Government taken strong and decisive action, and has made the difficult decisions necessary to guide our country and economy through the global challenges we are facing. Some key announcements include: These […]
BBC World Service
Sir John Whittingdale MP highlights the importance of the BBC World Service in tackling disinformation in places such as Russia, and asks The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Rutley, if the Department will consider increasing funding for the service.
Armistice Day
On Armistice Day, I join others in taking a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have fought for our country. I laid a cross in the Speakers Constituency Garden of Remembrance in Parliament, to pay tribute to all those from Maldon, who gave their lives defending our freedom. Lest we […]
BBC Essex Make A Difference Awards 2022
Sir John Whittingdale MP was delighted that he was able to present the the Great Neighbour Award in the BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards 2022 to Steph Cox of Maldon. In September 2021, Steph Cox, a riding instructor, rescued her elderly neighbour after she found him on the floor surrounded by flames in his garden. Brian […]
BBC Local Radio
In DCMS Questions, Sir John Whittingdale MP raised the importance of BBC Local Radio and expressed his disagreement with the BBC’s proposal to reduce the provision of local radio services. BBC Essex is a service that is highly valued by listeners in Sir John’s constituency. He believes that rather than cutting back on local radio, […]