Tribute to PC Andrew Harper
John Whittingdale was honoured to join Chief Constable and officers of Essex Police to pay tribute to PC Andrew Harper On 15 August 2019, 28-year-old police constable Andrew Harper was killed near Sulhamstead, Berkshire, England, whilst in the line of duty. Harper and a fellow officer were responding to a report of burglary, after which Harper was […]
Full Fibre broadband for Maldon
Like many other residents, I have been working from home in Maldon during lockdown and have relied on a fast broadband connection. It is excellent news that homes in Maldon are now to be upgraded to Full Fibre to the Premises which will result in even faster and more reliable speeds. Openreach is announcing plans […]
Face masks now required in shops.
Great initiative by new Mayor of Maldon distributing masks in High Street to shoppers I agree that it is vital to balance the need to restrict the spread of the virus without infringing on civil liberties, while allowing the restoration of economic and social life. My colleagues in Government have made a judgement that the […]
G20 meeting
John Whittingdale represented the UK at the recent G20 summit on the digital economy to discuss harnessing digital technologies to realize opportunities of the 21st century for all. In 2020, the G20 Digital Economy Task Force (DETF) brought together all G20 members as well as guest countries. Saudi Arabia also invited the Organisation for Economic Co-operation […]
New committee for journalists’ safety promises national action plan as first priority
every country, journalists perform a vital function in highlighting injustice, exposing corruption and holding Governments to account. A free media is one of the essential bulwarks of a free society. However, too often, journalists are subject to intimidation, violence, imprisonment and sometimes even murder. One year ago, the UK Government hosted the first Global Conference […]
Maldon to Witham Railway
In February, the Government announced the establishment of a £500 million Restoring Your Railway Fund. MPs were invited to submit applications for the restoration of services which were axed as a result of the Beeching Report in 1963. Following this, John Whittingdale, Member of Parliament for Maldon, submitted an application in conjunction with Maldon District […]
Visit to Crouch Vale Medical Centre and briefing on Covid19
On Friday 6th March, John Whittingdale visited the new Crouch Vale Medical Centre in South Woodham Ferrers to meet members of Provide, which supplies community health and social care across Essex. These services include Essex Sexual Health Service, Physiotherapy, Children’s Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Mid Essex ENT (ear, nose and throat) Service as well […]
John Whittingdale appointed Minister of State for Media and Data in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
John Whittingdale was appointed Minister of State for Media and Data in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. He said “I was delighted to accept the Prime Minister’s invitation to re-join the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Minister of State responsible for Media and Data. Having served as chairman of […]
Visit to Margaretting Primary School
John Whittingdale visited Margaretting Church of England Primary School. https://margaretting.essex.sch.uk/ John talked to pupils in Years 5 and 6 about his work in Parliament and how democracy works. He also met Headteacher, Maire O’Regan, and congratulated her on the school’s achievement this year of coming top in Essex for reading in KS2, second for writing […]
Maldon Salt
John Whittingdale visited Maldon Salt to see the packing and distribution operation at Wycke Hill, Maldon, and to discuss their plans to expand the business. John previously took Margaret Thatcher to visit Maldon Salt in his first election campaign in 1992. https://www.maldonsalt.co.uk/ Maldon Salt was founded in 1882 and is a family-run business. It still […]