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
More Infrastructure Funding for Community Groups in West Berks 17th October 2020 Good news that the West Berkshire District Council Executive approved Cllr Ross MacKinnon's amendment to the proposals for future Community Infrastructure Levy... Local News
We voted to leave the single market and customs union of the EU 17th October 2020 EU representatives still seem to think the UK wants special access to the single market and is desperate to stay in their trading arrangements. They may be... Westminster News
How the EU sought to make us dependent 16th October 2020 As we exit the EU fully we need to be aware of just how far the EU had got in seeking our integration and submission to their system. They were always bitterly... Westminster News
How should the UK government handle Devolved government? 16th October 2020 I opposed the creation of a devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly when Labour offered its second referendum on these matters in 1997, as did the... Westminster News
The Great Reset 15th October 2020 I have no problem with the idea of building better or investing in a better future, but I do have problems with some of the agendas drawn up in the name of the... Westminster News
Clean water – and plenty of it 14th October 2020 I never understand why it is fashionable establishment thinking to want to limit our use of water. Water is the commonest of substances on our planet. Here in... Westminster News
Exams next year 13th October 2020 The Secretary of State for Education has set out the position for 2021: Arrangements for exams and assessments in 2021 I am writing following the announcement... Westminster News
Public Health: Coronavirus Regulations debate 13th October 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): The Government are desperately trying to find that balance point between protecting livelihoods and protecting lives, and I... Speeches in Parliament
Fisheries Bill [Lords]: New Clause 8 – Agency arrangements between sea fish licensing authorities 13th October 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I am almost seduced by Opposition amendment 1. It is an admirable idea that we should land more of our own fish in our own... Speeches in Parliament
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
