IPU 45th Assembly
This last week I represented the UK at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda – in my capacity as vice-chair of the British Group. Whilst I was there, I spoke about Russia’s ongoing illegal war in Ukraine, and why we must continue to condemn Russia’s blatant breaches of international law. I am very pleased […]
Statement on the Economy and Cost of Living
I have had many of my constituents contact me to express their concern about the currenteconomic situation, and their worries for the upcoming months. I am acutely aware that this isa very difficult time for most people. It is correct that the economic situation we are facing is not promising. Record energy priceshave driven inflation […]
Environmental Protection and Investment Zones
In the past couple of days, many of my constituents have contacted me to express their concern that announcements in the Government’s growth plan to reform bureaucratic processes in the planning system, create investment zones and unlock economic growth may impact on existing protections for the environment. I can reassure you that these claims by […]
Further support for households and businesses
I welcome the new Prime Ministers announcement, committing to further support for households and businesses who are facing increasing living costs and energy bills. The Government recognises the scale of the situation and how concerning this is for many people and has put together a comprehensive package of support in time for this winter. Further […]
Visit to South Korea
Last month John Whittingdale MP visited South Korea, for my work as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to South Korea. Whilst he was there, it was pleased to be able to meet with the Prime Minister, Han Duck Soo, Trade Minister, Ahn Duk-geun and Mayor of Ulsan, Doo Gyeom Kim, to talk about furthering the […]
HM Queen Elizabeth II
Blackwater Oysters
John Whittingdale MP stood in Parliament to ask Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the Government is doing to protect water quality in areas where oysters are grown.
Visit to Servowatch Systems in Heybridge
Last Friday, John Whittingdale visited Servowatch Systems Ltd based in Heybridge Maldon. Servowatch are international suppliers of integrated marine automation solutions for navies, commercial vessels and large yachts. Originally based in Tollesbury, the company moved to Heybridge in 2012 and in December 2020, it was acquired by Rolls Royce and is now part of the RR Power […]
Echoes of History Event
John Whittingdale attended the Echoes of History event organised by the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association which took place at the Living Memorial Gardens in Rettendon, Essex. John is Patron of the Essex HMVA and said: “It was great that the HMVA were able to hold their annual event once again after the Pandemic and […]
Conversion Therapy
I am fully supportive of the view that being gay, lesbian or bisexual is not an illness to be cured. Like many of my constituents who have contacted me, I am deeply concerned by the long-term impacts of this practice on people both mentally and physically, in particular, the link between conversion therapy and suicide. I am therefore […]