Jo Gideon

Why is Whistleblowing Awareness Month important?

It was a very interesting and informative meeting at Third Sector Connect Kent yesterday. We need to articulate the value of the sector within restructured local government in Kent and Medway.

On International Women’s Day I reflect on my time in Parliament as the 495th woman ever to sit in the House of Commons. It was the honour of my life. I captured those memories in a memoir which will ever be published as it is not sensationalist! #InternationalWomensDay2026

I was delighted to attend the very successful CWO summit about violence against women and girls in Canterbury recently.

The rape gangs have carried out their crimes for years. From social workers to councillors, the authorities failed. And the failure was covered up. Now Labour are deleting court records that could give us the truth. We are fighting to stop them.

I have always believed this and hope people will sign up to Prosper UK which will push for sensible, centre right Conservative policies.

Hugely excited about this. Andy and Ruth have shown they know how to win outside 'natural' Conservative territory. I hope my former colleagues will listen to what they have to say thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

Bring back Eurostar train services to Kent - Sign the Petition! c.org/6vp7YhgqLK via @UKChange

So sad to learn of the passing of my best friend of over forty years, Poco, after several years battling cancer. The most wonderful person I ever met, Poco you will be forever in my heart.

Thank you to the CQC for its ongoing support for our work and the work being done to improve support for #whistleblowers, patients and the public. #OfficeOfTheWhistleblower ⁦@jogideon⁩ ⁦@tessamunt⁩ ⁦@RealStephenKerr⁩ ⁦⁦

The emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s appointment raised many questions which will need to be answered in full during and after the parliamentary recess with a duty of candour on all concerned!

The Urgent Question on the appointment of the UK ambassador to the US shows Parliament at its best- great contributions from all sides after an outstanding opening speech by Sir David Davis which gave a detailed chronology of Lord Mandelson’s unsuitability for a diplomatic role

Delighted to see the introduction of the Hillsborough Law in Parliament today. We need to watch its passage through Parliament to ensure it is not watered down and to call for the protection of those who speak out. #OfficeOfTheWhistleblower #WhistleblowersUK

From @jogideon: Why it is past time for Parliament to pass the Hillsborough Law conservativehome.com/2025/09/12/jo-…

And onto the red one!

On the “green carpet” in Leicester Square

Looking forward to attending the UK Premiere in London tonight!!!

Baked a cake on my lovely Spode platter for my grandchildren’s visit 💙