John Whitby MP
@johnwhitbymp.bsky.social
Always a pleasure to attend the Big Green Energy event at The Whitworth in Darley Dale to see some great climate conscious initiatives in the local area. These projects are vital to cut emissions, reduce costs, and build a more sustainable future.
February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Always a pleasure to attend the Big Green Energy event at The Whitworth in Darley Dale to see some great climate conscious initiatives in the local area. These projects are vital to cut emissions, reduce costs, and build a more sustainable future.
Originally from Matlock, good luck to Shawna Pendry for the Olympic Biathlon today. Derbyshire Dales is behind you!
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Originally from Matlock, good luck to Shawna Pendry for the Olympic Biathlon today. Derbyshire Dales is behind you!
How I've been supporting my constituents this week👇
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
How I've been supporting my constituents this week👇
It is disgraceful that Tideswell brook was deemed to be the second most pharmaceutically-polluted river in the UK.
Today I asked the Government to consider requiring sewage treatment works to treat pharmaceutical micropollutants in order to protect our rivers and streams.
Today I asked the Government to consider requiring sewage treatment works to treat pharmaceutical micropollutants in order to protect our rivers and streams.
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
It is disgraceful that Tideswell brook was deemed to be the second most pharmaceutically-polluted river in the UK.
Today I asked the Government to consider requiring sewage treatment works to treat pharmaceutical micropollutants in order to protect our rivers and streams.
Today I asked the Government to consider requiring sewage treatment works to treat pharmaceutical micropollutants in order to protect our rivers and streams.
(1/2) Thank you to everyone at Nestle, Tutbury, for a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting visit. I was pleased to see Nestle’s focus on sustainability and its strategy to deliver positive environmental outcomes.
January 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
(1/2) Thank you to everyone at Nestle, Tutbury, for a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting visit. I was pleased to see Nestle’s focus on sustainability and its strategy to deliver positive environmental outcomes.
It was a pleasure to spend time at Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form Centre alongside Olivia Blake MP, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on SEND.
The school does outstanding work supporting young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.
The school does outstanding work supporting young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
It was a pleasure to spend time at Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form Centre alongside Olivia Blake MP, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on SEND.
The school does outstanding work supporting young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.
The school does outstanding work supporting young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder.
(1/2) Farmers in England are facing challenges selling their livestock in Wales due to restrictions linked to the bluetongue virus.
Yesterday I asked the Government what discussions have occurred between DEFRA and the Welsh Government to minimise disruption for farmers.
Yesterday I asked the Government what discussions have occurred between DEFRA and the Welsh Government to minimise disruption for farmers.
January 22, 2026 at 4:23 PM
(1/2) Farmers in England are facing challenges selling their livestock in Wales due to restrictions linked to the bluetongue virus.
Yesterday I asked the Government what discussions have occurred between DEFRA and the Welsh Government to minimise disruption for farmers.
Yesterday I asked the Government what discussions have occurred between DEFRA and the Welsh Government to minimise disruption for farmers.
(1/2) Puppy farming is inhumane, causes suffering to dogs and distress for families who unknowingly buy animals raised in cruel conditions.
I am therefore pleased that the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy commits to ending this appalling practice, and today I called on
I am therefore pleased that the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy commits to ending this appalling practice, and today I called on
January 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
(1/2) Puppy farming is inhumane, causes suffering to dogs and distress for families who unknowingly buy animals raised in cruel conditions.
I am therefore pleased that the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy commits to ending this appalling practice, and today I called on
I am therefore pleased that the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy commits to ending this appalling practice, and today I called on
(1/2) The Government’s announcement of a consultation to ban social media for under 16s in the UK is welcomed news.
As I explained to Radio Derby, my view is clear: social media is not safe for young people.
As I explained to Radio Derby, my view is clear: social media is not safe for young people.
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
(1/2) The Government’s announcement of a consultation to ban social media for under 16s in the UK is welcomed news.
As I explained to Radio Derby, my view is clear: social media is not safe for young people.
As I explained to Radio Derby, my view is clear: social media is not safe for young people.
NEW: November NHS stats show that waiting lists fell across England by 86,000. That’s the second biggest drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years.
There's so much more to do - but we're turning round the NHS and getting it back on its feet.
There's so much more to do - but we're turning round the NHS and getting it back on its feet.
January 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
NEW: November NHS stats show that waiting lists fell across England by 86,000. That’s the second biggest drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years.
There's so much more to do - but we're turning round the NHS and getting it back on its feet.
There's so much more to do - but we're turning round the NHS and getting it back on its feet.
My statement on the Minimum Age for Access to Social Media 👇
January 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
My statement on the Minimum Age for Access to Social Media 👇
Today, I thanked the Chancellor for lifting the tax-free allowance for APR and BPR.
Over 100 farmers have written to me since the change was announced, telling me the difference that this will make, and I was proud to work with colleagues from the LRRG to help alter this policy.
Over 100 farmers have written to me since the change was announced, telling me the difference that this will make, and I was proud to work with colleagues from the LRRG to help alter this policy.
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Today, I thanked the Chancellor for lifting the tax-free allowance for APR and BPR.
Over 100 farmers have written to me since the change was announced, telling me the difference that this will make, and I was proud to work with colleagues from the LRRG to help alter this policy.
Over 100 farmers have written to me since the change was announced, telling me the difference that this will make, and I was proud to work with colleagues from the LRRG to help alter this policy.
I spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about the Government’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.
Food security is national security, and these changes will help protect family farms across Derbyshire Dales.
You can listen to the interview here 👇
Food security is national security, and these changes will help protect family farms across Derbyshire Dales.
You can listen to the interview here 👇
December 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about the Government’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.
Food security is national security, and these changes will help protect family farms across Derbyshire Dales.
You can listen to the interview here 👇
Food security is national security, and these changes will help protect family farms across Derbyshire Dales.
You can listen to the interview here 👇
What an absolute honour to be asked to take part in Cromford Mills’ Christmas Carol Service. Mince pies, mulled wine, carols and community - what a lovely start to the festive season.
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What an absolute honour to be asked to take part in Cromford Mills’ Christmas Carol Service. Mince pies, mulled wine, carols and community - what a lovely start to the festive season.
Very proud to present Derbyshire Dales’ winning Christmas Card to the Speaker of the House of Commons. Congratulations to Alice, age 10, from Fitzherbert CofE Primary School for her ‘Christmas in the countryside’ design. Thank you to all the school children who took part. Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very proud to present Derbyshire Dales’ winning Christmas Card to the Speaker of the House of Commons. Congratulations to Alice, age 10, from Fitzherbert CofE Primary School for her ‘Christmas in the countryside’ design. Thank you to all the school children who took part. Merry Christmas everyone!
What I've been doing for children in social care 👶
December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What I've been doing for children in social care 👶
My Statement on Changes to Agricultural Property Relief 👇🏻
December 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
My Statement on Changes to Agricultural Property Relief 👇🏻
Another busy week....
December 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Another busy week....
Our incredible Posties have been working hard delivering letters and parcels being sent before Christmas.
I visited Hatton Delivery Office to say a thank you to those in the sorting office, and for the work they do to ensure that we get cards and gifts in time for Christmas Day.
I visited Hatton Delivery Office to say a thank you to those in the sorting office, and for the work they do to ensure that we get cards and gifts in time for Christmas Day.
December 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our incredible Posties have been working hard delivering letters and parcels being sent before Christmas.
I visited Hatton Delivery Office to say a thank you to those in the sorting office, and for the work they do to ensure that we get cards and gifts in time for Christmas Day.
I visited Hatton Delivery Office to say a thank you to those in the sorting office, and for the work they do to ensure that we get cards and gifts in time for Christmas Day.
In November, I asked @leicesterliz to introduce measures to prevent children from viewing nude images.
I am therefore pleased that the Government has committed to make it impossible for children to send nude images, and will ban “nudification tools”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I am therefore pleased that the Government has committed to make it impossible for children to send nude images, and will ban “nudification tools”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
In November, I asked @leicesterliz to introduce measures to prevent children from viewing nude images.
I am therefore pleased that the Government has committed to make it impossible for children to send nude images, and will ban “nudification tools”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I am therefore pleased that the Government has committed to make it impossible for children to send nude images, and will ban “nudification tools”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(1/4) Today, Minette Batters, the former President of the NFU, published her review into the profitability of farming.
The Review makes clear that we must do more to protect our hard-working farmers, with costs for farmers rising by more than 30% since 2020.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Review makes clear that we must do more to protect our hard-working farmers, with costs for farmers rising by more than 30% since 2020.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Reynolds: Farmers central to Britain’s food security, rural economy and countryside
New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers
www.gov.uk
December 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
(1/4) Today, Minette Batters, the former President of the NFU, published her review into the profitability of farming.
The Review makes clear that we must do more to protect our hard-working farmers, with costs for farmers rising by more than 30% since 2020.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Review makes clear that we must do more to protect our hard-working farmers, with costs for farmers rising by more than 30% since 2020.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This week, I hosted the Campaign for National Parks’ New Perspectives Event in Parliament.
I am glad to be working with the @Campaign4Parks to ensure that young people help shape our National Parks and to ensure they become greener, wilder and more accessible than ever.
I am glad to be working with the @Campaign4Parks to ensure that young people help shape our National Parks and to ensure they become greener, wilder and more accessible than ever.
December 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This week, I hosted the Campaign for National Parks’ New Perspectives Event in Parliament.
I am glad to be working with the @Campaign4Parks to ensure that young people help shape our National Parks and to ensure they become greener, wilder and more accessible than ever.
I am glad to be working with the @Campaign4Parks to ensure that young people help shape our National Parks and to ensure they become greener, wilder and more accessible than ever.
