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 gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
