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
No deal is better than being a colony of the EU 30th September 2020 Yesterday I made the case again for no more U.K. concessions to the EU in the debate on the Internal Market Bill. My speech is here. The Withdrawal Agreement... Westminster News
My speech yesterday on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 30th September 2020 It is preposterous that we have so many MPs who so dislike the people of this country that they are still trying to thwart the very clear wish to have a Brexit... Speeches in Parliament
Help tackle climate change by applying for a Green Homes Grant 28th September 2020 Great news for residents and the environment as Wokingham Borough Council’s executive has approved the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and local ECO Flex ‘Help... Local News
Coronavirus powers and the Brady amendment 28th September 2020 Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:07 PM PDT Tomorrow I will vote for the Brady amendment which requires the government to provide time for a debate and a vote on further... Westminster News
My speech during the debate on Covid-19 28th September 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): The Government rightly want to get the virus down and limit deaths, but they also need to promote livelihoods and economic... Speeches in Parliament
No to negative interest rates 28th September 2020 I read that the Bank is reconsidering using negative interest rates. The Governor wisely expressed scepticism about such a course in his earlier interviews... Westminster News
Mind the gap 26th September 2020 One of the dangers of a political world that expects absolute loyalty to fixed views of the world and roundly condemns dissenting or sceptical voices is it... Westminster News
Tackling the virus 25th September 2020 Many want there to be an easy answer to quelling the virus. The medics and scientists search for a vaccine but have to warn it could take a long time or even... Westminster News
Jobs scheme needs improvement 25th September 2020 The latest proposals do not help businesses stopped from trading by law. Many of these businesses have a future once they are allowed to trade again. They have... Westminster News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
Labour just tried to block Britain leaving the EU AGAIN 10th January 2020 Last night Parliament backed the Prime Minister’s Brexit Deal at its Third Reading, building on our overwhelming mandate to get Brexit done by 31 January and... National News
