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
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
Review of eligibility for single person's council tax discount 2nd November 2020 We urge any council tax payers who know their circumstances have changed, or who are unsure if they may be eligible, to get in contact with the council to... Local News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
We’re ready for a General Election 31st October 2019 We’re holding a general election on 12 December – so we can elect a new Parliament, get Brexit done and let the country move on. National News
A new deal: getting Brexit done and taking back control 17th October 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a new deal – this is a real Brexit deal which ensures that we take back control. This new deal ensures that we take... National News
