John Whittingdale MP: speeches

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  • 10 Sept 2026 · Ukraine and Russia · Hansard source
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    I strongly welcome the Secretary of State’s confirmation of our continuing support for Ukraine. He has set out the sustained threat from Russia facing not just Ukraine, but this country and the whole of Europe, yet for too many people, it is still business as usual. First, will he consider a public awareness campaign to raise awareness of the threat, like those in Finland and the Baltic states? Secondly, what message does he have for the companies that continue to trade in Russia and, in doing so, both undermine sanctions and provide funds for Russia’s war machine?

  • 1 Sept 2026 · Direction of Government · Hansard source
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    Within a few days of the Prime Minister taking office, he announced business rates relief for pubs, clubs and live music venues, but I have spent the summer talking to businesses like hair salons, post offices and booksellers, all of which are just as important in the high street as those that have already been given help. Will he now commit to give business rates relief to all high street businesses and to get rid of this cost, which is destroying jobs?

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View as listCommunities and local government: 3Communities and local government3Culture, media and sport: 8Culture, media and sport8Defence and foreign affairs: 3Defence and foreign affairs3Democracy and constitution: 5Democracy and constitution5Economy and business: 2Economy and business2Justice and policing: 2Justice and policing2Transport: 1Transport1Unclassified: 1Unclassified1
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Communities and local government3
Culture, media and sport8
Defence and foreign affairs3
Democracy and constitution5
Economy and business2
Justice and policing2
Transport1
Unclassified1

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