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
The hard questions that must be asked about forecasts, numbers, data and treatments 4th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, I have been dismayed by the poor data and the misleading forecasts produced by some of the official advisers to the government. Westminster News
In praise of small business and the self employed 4th November 2020 Yesterday in Parliament the government confirmed its renewed scheme to offer some money to the self employed who are banned from working by lock down rules. In... Westminster News
Urgent Question on Lockdown: Economic Support 4th November 2020 My Question during the Urgent Question on Lockdown: Economic Support, 3 November 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I am glad that the Government agree... Westminster News
My Question during the Urgent Question on Lockdown: Economic Support 3rd November 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I am glad that the Government agree that where, by law, they stop people working and earning a living, they should... Westminster News
New National Restrictions – Economic Support 3rd November 2020 I have received this update from the Chancellor: I wrote to you in September highlighting the positive impact of the comprehensive and generous £200 billion... Westminster News
Dear Constituent 3rd November 2020 If you are suffering particular problems with your job or business from the proposed lock down please let me know as I am pressing for change from Ministers... Local News
Gregor Murray hails the huge success of Wokingham's first Youth Climate Conference 2nd November 2020 The inaugural Wokingham Youth Climate Conference has been hailed a success with more than 5,000 views on the various panels, clips and keynote speeches. More... Local News
The economic damage of lock down 2nd November 2020 Whilst the official advisers seem to find forecasting the possible incidence of the virus and trends in future cases of the disease difficult, there is... Westminster News
Remembrance 2nd November 2020 Remembrance Last year Remembrance Day fell during the General Election. As a result there were no serving MPs and I was not able to lay a wreath. This year... Westminster News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
