NHS Pay
I believe that the passion, commitment, and specialist knowledge of our NHS staff is part of what makes our NHS so special. In particular, I recognise the sacrifice, commitment and dedication of our NHS workers over the past year. I believe it is important to honour this, but I know that pandemic has had real consequences […]
Mandatory Vaccines for Careworkers
I know that the Government is encouraging frontline workers in health and social care to be vaccinated because they are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19. They are also often working with the most vulnerable to this devastating disease. NHS England figures for the number of vaccinations up to 8th July show that 90 […]
World Press Freedom Day Debate
John was called to respond on behalf of the Government to a Westminster Hall debate on this year’s World Press Freedom Day. Press freedom in the UK and across the world has been an issue John has been closely involved with both during his time in government and as a backbencher. The debate was therefore a […]
John Reopens Maldon and District Constitutional Club
John was delighted to be invited to reopen the Maldon and District Constitutional Club clubhouse after a period of closure during which the Club carried out major refurbishment works. The reopening of the Club happily coincided with the reintroduction of indoor hospitality on 17th May. In the picture are Club Chair Dave Harrop, Mayor of […]
May Update
Although we have had to wait until the very end of the month for the weather to improve, I am very happy with the progress of the Government’s road map and the further opening up of businesses. As a Minister in the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, I am especially pleasing to see […]
UQ on BBC, Bashir & Diana Interview
On Monday 24 May, John was in the chamber in his role as minister at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to answer an Urgent Question submitted by the Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, Julian Knight, about the outcome of the independent inquiry conducted by Lord Dyson into Martin […]
Funding Social Care
I believe we must all receive dignified care in old age. With an ageing population, this is one of the biggest challenges our country faces. I support the Government’s commitment to making sure that the most vulnerable in society gain the support they need. While it is important to note that more than 4 of […]
John Opens New Recreation Area at Temple Grove Park
John visited Temple Grove Park in Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield to open the new recreation area for residents. The Park which has 170 residential pitches for homes is run by Berkeley Leisure Group. The new recreation area include a Boules Pitch and Bench areas. John planted a tree in the area and is pictured with […]
John Attends the Re-opening of Maldon Bowling Club
John was delighted to attend the re-opening of Maldon Bowling Club after lockdown. He also enjoyed trying his hand at bowls on the immaculate green at the Club at Park Drive in Maldon. Last year, John was pleased to support the club’s application to the SUEZ Landfill Community welfare fund for a grant towards the […]
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Duke of Edinburgh. Our country owes him a great debt: for the tremendous support which he gave to HM Queen, but also for his leadership in the many areas in which he achieved so much – for young people, for conservation, for science and engineering […]