Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP

Member of Parliament for Maldon

House of Commons Speeches & Parliamentary Questions

This page brings together speeches, statements, and parliamentary questions delivered in the House of Commons by Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP. Entries are presented chronologically and include both oral contributions in the Chamber and written questions submitted as part of the formal parliamentary process.

Press Freedom in Iran

Parliamentary question highlighting threats to journalists reporting on Iran and stressing the importance of protecting independent media exposing repression and informing the public.

Ukraine Security Guarantees

Parliamentary question on Ukraine peace talks, raising concerns about Russia’s response and urging stronger sanctions and coordinated pressure to support negotiations and deter further aggression.

BBC Charter Renewal Debate

Westminster Hall debate on the future of the BBC, raising concerns about editorial standards, governance and long-term funding ahead of Charter renewal.

Agricultural and Business Property Relief

Parliamentary question on farm inheritance tax, raising concerns about the impact on family farms and urging consideration of safeguards to protect generational farming businesses.

Venezuela

Parliamentary question pressing the Government to clarify the UK’s position following the fall of the Maduro regime, supporting democratic transition while emphasising respect for international law and stability in Venezuela.

Labour’s Family Farm Tax

Sir John warns Labour’s family farm tax is threatening generational farms in Essex, urging Ministers to reconsider measures that could prevent families passing holdings to the next generation.

DEFRA Questions

Engagements

Jimmy Lai Conviction

Sir John urges the Prime Minister to secure the release of British citizen and journalist Jimmy Lai, warning that any visit to Beijing should depend on action to end his imprisonment.

Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation

Jimmy Lai Conviction

Sir John Whittingdale MP poses question about UK-based AI firms