John Whittingdale has been a Member of Parliament since 1992 Credit: The CBI / Flickr.com
John Whittingdale, the former chair of the House of Commons culture committee, has today (11 May) been named as the new secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
The news was announced via Prime Minister David Cameron's official Twitter feed as the Conservative Party leader announced his first cabinet line-up since winning a surprise Commons majority in last week's general election.
In a simple Tweet, the Prime Minister wrote: "I have appointed John Whittingdale as the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport."
Whittingdale was chair of the House of Commons culture committee for nearly 10 years until today's appointment. He has also previously served as shadow secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
The 55-year-old has previously made headlines for his views on the BBC, reportedly saying that the TV Licence fee was "worse than the poll tax” and is “unsustainable” in the long term. As part of the culture brief, he will now lead negotiations for the broadcaster’s charter renewal next year.
Considered a Thatcherite, Whittingdale won praise for his role as culture committee chair in leading the 2009/2010 investigation into libel and privacy issues, including the News International phone hacking scandal. He has previously voted unsuccessfully against same-sex marriage and an equal pay transparency bill that makes employers with more than 250 staff publish information showing the difference between male and female pay.
John Whittingdale, the former chair of the House of Commons culture committee, has
been named as the new secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
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John Whittingdale has been a Member of Parliament since 1992 Credit: The CBI / Flickr.com
John Whittingdale, the former chair of the House of Commons culture committee, has today (11 May) been named as the new secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
The news was announced via Prime Minister David Cameron's official Twitter feed as the Conservative Party leader announced his first cabinet line-up since winning a surprise Commons majority in last week's general election.
In a simple Tweet, the Prime Minister wrote: "I have appointed John Whittingdale as the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport."
Whittingdale was chair of the House of Commons culture committee for nearly 10 years until today's appointment. He has also previously served as shadow secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
The 55-year-old has previously made headlines for his views on the BBC, reportedly saying that the TV Licence fee was "worse than the poll tax” and is “unsustainable” in the long term. As part of the culture brief, he will now lead negotiations for the broadcaster’s charter renewal next year.
Considered a Thatcherite, Whittingdale won praise for his role as culture committee chair in leading the 2009/2010 investigation into libel and privacy issues, including the News International phone hacking scandal. He has previously voted unsuccessfully against same-sex marriage and an equal pay transparency bill that makes employers with more than 250 staff publish information showing the difference between male and female pay.
John Whittingdale, the former chair of the House of Commons culture committee, has
been named as the new secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
“We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms”
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health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling
to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with
a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These
responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.