Protect Wokingham's Green Belt and Green Fields Tuesday, 28 July, 2026 The Green Belt is vital for preserving the character of local towns, supporting wildlife, and preventing urban sprawl. Wokingham Borough Council's recent call for sites is part of its build-out of a new Local Plan. We urge the council to prioritise brownfield sites, ensure infrastructure supports new developments, and involve communities in safeguarding our green spaces. Development should only... Local News
How I feel about leaving the EU 4th January 2021 I was asked to provide a comment, so I reproduce here for my readers: I was told when young I was born into a country famed for her democracy, the home of the... Westminster News
Taming the virus 2nd January 2021 Next week I will return to issues over how we handle the virus that I have often raised before. I welcome the arrival of two vaccines which will be widely taken... Westminster News
Using the new freedoms 1st January 2021 I am glad to see the government is starting to use the new freedoms we gain. Now we can control our taxes the Tampon tax as promised goes. Other bad VAT... Westminster News
The EU finds it difficult to adjust 1st January 2021 The EU website today has no record of the EU/UK Trade Agreement under trade deals. Nor does its site give any indication of how to trade with the UK, left out... Westminster News
New Year’s Day 31st December 2020 Happy New Year. 2021 should be a year of economic recovery and renewal, the year when we put the pandemic behind us and embrace the new opportunities for global... Westminster News
Tier 4 and school openings 31st December 2020 During a very busy and long day yesterday I joined on line conference calls with Health and Education Ministers and their senior officials to tackle issues... Westminster News
My speech during the debate on the European Union (Future Relationship) Bill 30th December 2020 My speech from today’s debate is available to watch here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/72f1ffe9-c018-4739-9834-cb9bbf569…... Speeches in Parliament
Where are the EU and UK giants of the technology revolution? 30th December 2020 One of the many things that should give us on this side of the Atlantic pause for thought is the way Europe has failed to produce the large global players of... Westminster News
Sovereignty 29th December 2020 The legal advisers to the ERG have stated that the EU/UK Agreement clearly sets out the sovereignty of the UK. There is no recourse to the ECJ, and the UK can... Westminster News
Conservatives force the closure of two asylum hotels 27th August 2025 Conservative Councillors worked with local people in Epping and South Norfolk to make a difference. National News
Kemi meets with parents outraged by migrant hotels 14th August 2025 The British people have had enough of being taken advantage of, but Labour just don’t care. National News
The Tide isn’t Turning: Chris Philp witnesses first hand hundreds of illegal crossings 7th August 2025 The Shadow Home Secretary saw upfront how Starmer's immigration deal isn't working. National News
New Policy: Conservatives would ban doctors from striking 28th July 2025 Doctors do incredibly important work, and every day spent striking puts more lives at serious risk. National News
Kemi EXPOSES Labour’s welfare ticking time bomb 10th July 2025 Welfare Spending is growing out of control, and Labour and Reform are adding fuel to the fire. National News
Conservatives vote against Labour's useless welfare bill 2nd July 2025 In an act of cowardice, Keir Starmer has put Party before country. He cannot make the tough decisions necessary. National News
