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
Have your say on proposed local polling stations 20th October 2023 Wokingham Borough Council would like to hear from electors about proposed changes to polling places under the new ward boundary arrangements. Although most... Local News
Liberal Democrats kick public litter bins into the long grass 20th October 2023 When is a decision not a decision? Liberal Democrats kick public litter bins into the long grass Following a petition of 2,000 signatures and a belated... Local News
John Redwood MP's Speech on the Levelling Up Bill 20th October 2023 First, I wish to address the question of housing supply in the national planning policy framework, amendment 44 and others. I support the Government in... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Managing the economy 18th October 2023 The Bank and the OBR have been proved wrong. Don’t let them manoeuvre Britain into recession. The Treasury and the Bank put out a wrong narrative on the economy... Westminster News
John Redwood's Intervention on the Zero-emission vehicles, drivers and HS2 Ministerial Statement 18th October 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Many councils apply for grants in order to make changes to their local roads. When considering these applications, will... Westminster News
John Redwood's Intervention in the Prison Capacity Ministerial Statement 18th October 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I strongly welcome the proposal to deport more foreign criminals, and I also support the idea of finding something better than... Westminster News
John Redwood's Intervention on the Net Zero by 2050 Ministerial Statement 18th October 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): The Secretary of State is right that, in order for this to work, green products need to be affordable and attractive. What study... Westminster News
Hunting the facts behind the future of St Crispin’s Leisure Centre 17th October 2023 The result of the consultation on the future of St Crispins Leisure Centre is shortly anticipated, with it coming before Executive council in November. Hunting... Local News
Finchampstead Conservatives welcome former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith MP to Annual Dinner 16th October 2023 Conservatives from across Berkshire were welcomed by Finchampstead Conservatives to their Annual Dinner on Friday 6 October at Sand Martins Golf Club. Following... Local News
Sick note 2nd October 2026 Being signed off sick can be the first step on the way to a lifetime on benefits. National News
Conservatives Announce “back to work” card 25th September 2026 Restricting what people can spend benefits on, saving taxpayers £538 million a year. National News
Conservatives Back British Tourism 22nd September 2026 We’ll bring back tax-free shopping, bringing billions in extra spending to our high streets. National News
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith makes first major speech 17th September 2026 And makes it clear to Andy Burnham that businesses can’t afford anymore tax rises National News
Britain and the EU: After the reset 16th September 2026 Labour’s EU negotiations will fundamentally alter our regulatory framework, especially for farming and food security. National News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
