Labour Budget Strains Wokingham Charities Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 by Cllr George Evans The recent Labour budget has introduced significant financial pressures for Wokingham’s charity sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting our community’s most vulnerable residents. Local charities, which already operate on lean budgets, are now grappling with the increased costs from national insurance contributions and the minimum wage hike. These changes place an... 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
Destroying our roads 16th October 2023 John Redwood MP writes: There are so many places now making it difficult or impossible to drive on main roads. Councils who plead poverty and claim increases in... Local News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News