Westminster Wednesday, BBC Radio 5 Live, January 25th
John featured on Radio 5 Live’s Westminster Wednesday to contribute to a panel discussion on British American relations and commented on the recent inauguration of US President Trump. The discussion was led by host, Emma Barnett, and included Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Angela Raynor, as well as Stephen Gethins from the SNP Photo: Copyright of the […]
Recent judgement by the Supreme Court on Article 50
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about the recent judgement by the Supreme Court on Article 50. As you may be aware, I campaigned for Britain to Leave the EU in the referendum. The Supreme Court reached a judgement which the Government disagrees with. It will not, however affect our determination […]
Daily Politics Show, 24th January 2017
John was invited to speak about the Supreme Court’s ruling that Parliament must vote on whether the Government can start the Brexit process. He was joined by Labour MP Jenny Chapman and Stephen Gethins from the Scottish National Party. Photo: Copyright of the BBC
The Victoria Derbyshire Show, 24th January 2017
John joined fellow leave campaigner Iain Duncan Smith MP on The Victoria Derbyshire Show following the Supreme Court’s judgement that Parliament must vote on whether the government can start the Brexit process. This means Theresa May cannot begin talks with the EU until MPs and peers give their backing – although this is expected to […]
NHS at a local and national level
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about various concerns relating to the NHS. It is the case that the NHS nationally has been under sustained pressure with the number of people aged over 80 rising by 340,000, and life expectancy rising by 12 months in the last six years alone. As […]
Voting to trigger Article 50 in Parliament
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about how I would vote if the Supreme Court deem that Members of Parliament must decide whether Article 50 should be triggered. As you may be aware, I campaigned for Britain to Leave the EU in the referendum. If a vote on triggering Article 50 […]
John congratulates Site Manager of St Luke’s Park development
John recently attended NHBC’s Parliamentary event celebrating the Pride in the Job winners across the country and was particularly pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate the Site Manager of the recently completed St Luke’s Park development, Mick Montgomery, who won Pride in the Job Seal of Excellence Award at the NHBC East Regional Finals.
John meets with Officers at Maldon Police Station
John Whittingdale met Chief Inspector Ronnie Egan, Divisional Commander of Chelmsford and Maldon Policing Area, to discuss local policing issues including the levels of crime, police cover and the possible relocation of Maldon Police Station to the offices of Maldon District Council. John Whittingdale said: “The Maldon and Chelmsford area remains one of the safest […]
21st Century Fox bid to acquire the remaining shareholding in Sky
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about various concerns relating to the bid by 21st Century Fox to acquire the remaining shareholding in Sky. As you will be aware, when the previous bid was made by News Corp, the matter was referred to Ofcom who gave clearance for the bid to […]
Pienarr’s Politics Show, BBC Radio 5 Live, 18th December
John appeared on the Radio 5 Live Show, Pienaar’s Polices, hosted by John Pienaar. Joined by the impressionist, Rory Bremner, The Times’ Tim Montgomerie and fomer adviser to Boris Johnson, Jo Tanner, John and guests took a look back at all what has happened politically in 2016 and ahead to the inauguration of President – Elect Trump in January.