Protect Wokingham's Green Belt and Green Spaces 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
No deal is still better than a bad deal 10th December 2020 The EU negotiations have been made deliberately complex by the EU. Beneath all the obfuscation and deliberate efforts to dilute, delay or cancel Brexit, there... Westminster News
My speech during the debate on the Taxation (Post-transition Period) Bill 10th December 2020 The origins of this legislation lie in the negotiations under the previous Prime Minister that introduced the whole idea of a Northern Ireland protocol. I... Speeches in Parliament
Working to eliminate the use of single-use plastics 10th December 2020 Conservative-led Wokingham Borough Council has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the use of single use plastics across the borough after successfully... Local News
Apply to be a postal voter and never miss having your say 9th December 2020 There are a number of ways to have your say in the elections in May - you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on... Local News
My speech during the debate on Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means) 9th December 2020 I came to this debate expecting to hear the Minister set out a vision of post-Brexit Britain, how the taxation system will be transformed and how VAT will be... Speeches in Parliament
Conservative Council working with local charities to tackle social isolation 9th December 2020 In a joint project with local charities, IT equipment will be donated to vulnerable residents who don’t have the knowledge or tools they need to go online. Local News
The UK’s balance of payments 8th December 2020 In 2019 the UK ran a trade deficit with the EU and a trade surplus with the rest of the world. The deficit in goods traded with the EU was particularly large... Westminster News
Small Business Saturday 7th December 2020 On Saturday 5th December Sir John Redwood MP visited local businesses to see how they were bearing up under the controls and to thank them for the service they... Local News
Conservatives promise no resident will be hungry or cold this winter 7th December 2020 The Conservative-led Borough Council in Wokingham has approved more than £205,000 in support for residents struggling to feed themselves and their families and... Local News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
