Oh this is…fun? A “founding member” of Conservative Friends of Putin, sorry Russia. Matthew Elliott. Pivotal 🇬🇧 Atlas Network guy, self-styled “think tank entrepreneur.”
If the UK is now looking into Russian interference in Brexit, maybe a key might also be “Tufton St” (approx 🇬🇧 Atlas).
#UKpolitics
If the UK is now looking into Russian interference in Brexit, maybe a key might also be “Tufton St” (approx 🇬🇧 Atlas).
#UKpolitics
October 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Oh this is…fun? A “founding member” of Conservative Friends of Putin, sorry Russia. Matthew Elliott. Pivotal 🇬🇧 Atlas Network guy, self-styled “think tank entrepreneur.”
If the UK is now looking into Russian interference in Brexit, maybe a key might also be “Tufton St” (approx 🇬🇧 Atlas).
#UKpolitics
If the UK is now looking into Russian interference in Brexit, maybe a key might also be “Tufton St” (approx 🇬🇧 Atlas).
#UKpolitics
Anti-SLAPP laws are meant to stop the powerful silencing critics. What happens when the powerful party is the newspaper?
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
The private members Bill promoted by Baroness Stowell and Sir John Whittingdale would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest, however meritorious and however properly brought. Hacked Off sets out why it would harm victims of press abuse, and why section 40 was the better answer.
www.hackedoff.org
October 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Anti-SLAPP laws are meant to stop the powerful silencing critics. What happens when the powerful party is the newspaper?
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
The Bill would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest — whether or not it is abusive, whether or not it is meritorious.
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
The Bill would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest — whether or not it is abusive, whether or not it is meritorious.
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
The private members Bill promoted by Baroness Stowell and Sir John Whittingdale would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest, however meritorious and however properly brought. Hacked Off sets out why it would harm victims of press abuse, and why section 40 was the better answer.
www.hackedoff.org
October 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
SLAPPs and the press: why the Anti-SLAPP Bill is the wrong answer
The Bill would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest — whether or not it is abusive, whether or not it is meritorious.
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
The Bill would apply to any claim touching a matter of public interest — whether or not it is abusive, whether or not it is meritorious.
www.hackedoff.org/blog-posts/s...
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Bring Back #BBC Accountability, Restore the #BBCTrust dismantled by then Conservative Minister (under Cameron's Coalition of Chaos, & Ideological Austerity) for CULTURE MEDIA & SPORTS John Whittingdale.
#SaveOurBBC
#ToriesGone818
Bring Back #BBC Accountability, Restore the #BBCTrust dismantled by then Conservative Minister (under Cameron's Coalition of Chaos, & Ideological Austerity) for CULTURE MEDIA & SPORTS John Whittingdale.
#SaveOurBBC
#ToriesGone818
October 1, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Signed & Shared 👌
Bring Back #BBC Accountability, Restore the #BBCTrust dismantled by then Conservative Minister (under Cameron's Coalition of Chaos, & Ideological Austerity) for CULTURE MEDIA & SPORTS John Whittingdale.
#SaveOurBBC
#ToriesGone818
Bring Back #BBC Accountability, Restore the #BBCTrust dismantled by then Conservative Minister (under Cameron's Coalition of Chaos, & Ideological Austerity) for CULTURE MEDIA & SPORTS John Whittingdale.
#SaveOurBBC
#ToriesGone818
Matthew Elliott, John Whittingdale, Carrie Symonds among many others were smooched via The Conservative Friends of Russia, a now-defunct pro-Kremlin parliamentary group run by Nalobin. More here.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/es...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/es...
September 28, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Matthew Elliott, John Whittingdale, Carrie Symonds among many others were smooched via The Conservative Friends of Russia, a now-defunct pro-Kremlin parliamentary group run by Nalobin. More here.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/es...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/es...
On 23 February Sir John Whittingdale voted to keep the two child limit, a rule that denied support to 1.5 million children. The day before, he accepted BAFTA tickets worth £4,400. Five days later, BRIT Awards tickets worth £3,430. All declared. He scores minus 1.10.
#UKPolitics #ChildPoverty
#UKPolitics #ChildPoverty
KeepingScore: our verdict on John Whittingdale
The scores, the record and the full verdict, with sources.
keepingscore.today
September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
On 23 February Sir John Whittingdale voted to keep the two child limit, a rule that denied support to 1.5 million children. The day before, he accepted BAFTA tickets worth £4,400. Five days later, BRIT Awards tickets worth £3,430. All declared. He scores minus 1.10.
#UKPolitics #ChildPoverty
#UKPolitics #ChildPoverty
We were delighted to host the Chairman of Maldon District Council's Garden Party. The Chairman, Ron Pratt, invited MP Sir John Whittingdale, Mayors of Essex and County Council representatives to enjoy a tasty lunch in the relaxing surroundings of The Airmen's Mess at Stow
September 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We were delighted to host the Chairman of Maldon District Council's Garden Party. The Chairman, Ron Pratt, invited MP Sir John Whittingdale, Mayors of Essex and County Council representatives to enjoy a tasty lunch in the relaxing surroundings of The Airmen's Mess at Stow
I did, but got an eloquent brush-off from John Whittingdale ...
"I was a strong supporter of Brexit, and I remain convinced that the right course is to make full use of the freedoms it secured rather than to drift back towards closer alignment with Brussels."
"I was a strong supporter of Brexit, and I remain convinced that the right course is to make full use of the freedoms it secured rather than to drift back towards closer alignment with Brussels."
September 24, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I did, but got an eloquent brush-off from John Whittingdale ...
"I was a strong supporter of Brexit, and I remain convinced that the right course is to make full use of the freedoms it secured rather than to drift back towards closer alignment with Brussels."
"I was a strong supporter of Brexit, and I remain convinced that the right course is to make full use of the freedoms it secured rather than to drift back towards closer alignment with Brussels."
The BBC budget was severely impacted by forcing the BBC to foot the bill for the over 75s free TV licence. This was introduced by John Whittingdale when Minister for Culture Media and Sport. He was also one of the founding members of “Conservative Friends of Russia” in 2012. 1/2
September 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM
The BBC budget was severely impacted by forcing the BBC to foot the bill for the over 75s free TV licence. This was introduced by John Whittingdale when Minister for Culture Media and Sport. He was also one of the founding members of “Conservative Friends of Russia” in 2012. 1/2
March 2026: Foreign Affairs Committee recommends the government establishes a centre for combatting disinformation ✍️
September 2026: The Prime Minister announces the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence ✅
Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...
September 2026: The Prime Minister announces the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence ✅
Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...
September 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM
March 2026: Foreign Affairs Committee recommends the government establishes a centre for combatting disinformation ✍️
September 2026: The Prime Minister announces the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence ✅
Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...
September 2026: The Prime Minister announces the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence ✅
Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/78...
A question on #Russia #LiquefiedNaturalGas tabled by Sir John Whittingdale on 11-09-2026 has been answered by Uma Kumaran. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-11/29085
September 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A question on #Russia #LiquefiedNaturalGas tabled by Sir John Whittingdale on 11-09-2026 has been answered by Uma Kumaran. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-11/29085
Signed.
(Good luck with John Whittingdale!!)
(Good luck with John Whittingdale!!)
September 19, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Signed.
(Good luck with John Whittingdale!!)
(Good luck with John Whittingdale!!)
Sir John Whittingdale negotiated the last BBC Charter and later steered the Media Act 2024.
On Beeb Watch he talks about this Charter review, the funding squeeze on the BBC, “trusted news” plans, GB News, billionaire-backed media and how far governments should shape PSB.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
On Beeb Watch he talks about this Charter review, the funding squeeze on the BBC, “trusted news” plans, GB News, billionaire-backed media and how far governments should shape PSB.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
September 17, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Sir John Whittingdale negotiated the last BBC Charter and later steered the Media Act 2024.
On Beeb Watch he talks about this Charter review, the funding squeeze on the BBC, “trusted news” plans, GB News, billionaire-backed media and how far governments should shape PSB.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
On Beeb Watch he talks about this Charter review, the funding squeeze on the BBC, “trusted news” plans, GB News, billionaire-backed media and how far governments should shape PSB.
🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch
www.theguardian.com/news/2026/se...
Whittingdale as always is wrong. There a lot of public interest and support for the BBC.
Whittingdale as always is wrong. There a lot of public interest and support for the BBC.
‘A completely unique opportunity’: the secretive process that will decide the BBC’s future
The long read: Every decade, the BBC’s continued existence must be secured through an elaborate multi-year negotiation with the government. But what does charter renewal actually involve – and will it...
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
www.theguardian.com/news/2026/se...
Whittingdale as always is wrong. There a lot of public interest and support for the BBC.
Whittingdale as always is wrong. There a lot of public interest and support for the BBC.
A question on #ElectronicCommerce #Taxation tabled by Sir John Whittingdale on 28-08-2026 has been answered by James Murray. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/19785
September 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A question on #ElectronicCommerce #Taxation tabled by Sir John Whittingdale on 28-08-2026 has been answered by James Murray. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/19785
And report of a speech in HoC by John Whittingdale, who’s brining a Private Members’ Bill in November.
I congratulate the hon. Member for...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:22 pm 1 September 2026
www.theyworkforyou.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:25 PM
And report of a speech in HoC by John Whittingdale, who’s brining a Private Members’ Bill in November.
Burnham is consistently calling MPs from across the House of Commons 'friend' rather than member. (John Whittingdale just now, for instance.)
This is interesting, and recalls the coalition days when some govt ministers used the same approach. But that did not extend to the opposition.
This is interesting, and recalls the coalition days when some govt ministers used the same approach. But that did not extend to the opposition.
September 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Burnham is consistently calling MPs from across the House of Commons 'friend' rather than member. (John Whittingdale just now, for instance.)
This is interesting, and recalls the coalition days when some govt ministers used the same approach. But that did not extend to the opposition.
This is interesting, and recalls the coalition days when some govt ministers used the same approach. But that did not extend to the opposition.
Because the tories and Whittingdale in particular, removed all sensible people from the board and management
It’s purely controlled by the far right now
Some BBC staff are fighting back
But it’s an uphill battle
It’s purely controlled by the far right now
Some BBC staff are fighting back
But it’s an uphill battle
August 25, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Because the tories and Whittingdale in particular, removed all sensible people from the board and management
It’s purely controlled by the far right now
Some BBC staff are fighting back
But it’s an uphill battle
It’s purely controlled by the far right now
Some BBC staff are fighting back
But it’s an uphill battle
I have always been a fan of BBC but since tories and especially whittingdale has dismantled the BBC to ruin it, there are more problems thanever
BBC needs a reset
Board - all sacked
All Tory politicians removed from all positions
Start again with harsh scrutiny in recruitment
BBC needs a reset
Board - all sacked
All Tory politicians removed from all positions
Start again with harsh scrutiny in recruitment
August 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
I have always been a fan of BBC but since tories and especially whittingdale has dismantled the BBC to ruin it, there are more problems thanever
BBC needs a reset
Board - all sacked
All Tory politicians removed from all positions
Start again with harsh scrutiny in recruitment
BBC needs a reset
Board - all sacked
All Tory politicians removed from all positions
Start again with harsh scrutiny in recruitment
Goes all the way to about 2013 or 2014, Whittingdale responsible for media.
August 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Goes all the way to about 2013 or 2014, Whittingdale responsible for media.
Mr Tice-far from nice.
“The essence of a free press is that journalists can use verified information from sources without being forced to reveal who they are. This betrays a failure to understand how important that principle is to journalism.”
John Whittingdale, former Conservative culture secretary
“The essence of a free press is that journalists can use verified information from sources without being forced to reveal who they are. This betrays a failure to understand how important that principle is to journalism.”
John Whittingdale, former Conservative culture secretary
August 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Mr Tice-far from nice.
“The essence of a free press is that journalists can use verified information from sources without being forced to reveal who they are. This betrays a failure to understand how important that principle is to journalism.”
John Whittingdale, former Conservative culture secretary
“The essence of a free press is that journalists can use verified information from sources without being forced to reveal who they are. This betrays a failure to understand how important that principle is to journalism.”
John Whittingdale, former Conservative culture secretary
BBC have been highjacked by the right wing for years. The tories removed all ppl with any sense of decency and fairness at the top of the organisation
Whittingdale was hellbent on ruining the BBC
He very nearly has
Whittingdale was hellbent on ruining the BBC
He very nearly has
August 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
BBC have been highjacked by the right wing for years. The tories removed all ppl with any sense of decency and fairness at the top of the organisation
Whittingdale was hellbent on ruining the BBC
He very nearly has
Whittingdale was hellbent on ruining the BBC
He very nearly has
“I lead a new party full of new people” says Kemi Badenoch who leads a party containing Edward Leigh (first elected in 1983), Roger Gale (1983), Bernard Jenkin (1992), John Whittingdale (1992), Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (1992), Iain Duncan Smith (1997) Desmond Swayne (1997) & Christopher Chope (1997)
July 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
“I lead a new party full of new people” says Kemi Badenoch who leads a party containing Edward Leigh (first elected in 1983), Roger Gale (1983), Bernard Jenkin (1992), John Whittingdale (1992), Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (1992), Iain Duncan Smith (1997) Desmond Swayne (1997) & Christopher Chope (1997)
Labour's "Secret Plan*"
1. Find £22.5bn of uncosted and un-budgeted overspending commitments by the outgoing Conservative government
2. ask why this was hidden from Parliament and the country
3. warn that this 'black hole' needs to be fixed
#PoliticsLive
* © John Whittingdale
1. Find £22.5bn of uncosted and un-budgeted overspending commitments by the outgoing Conservative government
2. ask why this was hidden from Parliament and the country
3. warn that this 'black hole' needs to be fixed
#PoliticsLive
* © John Whittingdale
September 10, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Labour's "Secret Plan*"
1. Find £22.5bn of uncosted and un-budgeted overspending commitments by the outgoing Conservative government
2. ask why this was hidden from Parliament and the country
3. warn that this 'black hole' needs to be fixed
#PoliticsLive
* © John Whittingdale
1. Find £22.5bn of uncosted and un-budgeted overspending commitments by the outgoing Conservative government
2. ask why this was hidden from Parliament and the country
3. warn that this 'black hole' needs to be fixed
#PoliticsLive
* © John Whittingdale
John Whittingdale on #PoliticsLive needs to be reminded that the Tory 2017 manifesto he stood on included means testing the WFA. So, STFU ya c-unit.
September 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM
John Whittingdale on #PoliticsLive needs to be reminded that the Tory 2017 manifesto he stood on included means testing the WFA. So, STFU ya c-unit.