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
New Boardwalk at Winnersh Meadows 1st October 2020 Wokingham Borough Council have officially opened the new and improved boardwalk at Winnersh Meadows this week. The £35,000 project, funded by Winnersh Triangle... 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
Boris Johnson: End the Brexit uncertainty so we can get on with business 17th November 2019 The Prime Minister has unveiled a package of measures designed to help business make the most of Brexit. National News
Conservatives announce range of measures to take back control of our borders 17th November 2019 Only by installing proper controls and ending the preferential treatment of EEA migrants will we be able to attract the brightest and the best from around the... National News
Vote Blue, Go Green 16th November 2019 A Conservative majority government would embark on an era of “true 21st century Conservativism” by tripling tree-planting rates and creating a new £500 million... National News
Corbyn's fantasy broadband plans would cost hardworking taxpayers billions 15th November 2019 You can’t trust anything Labour say until they have a plan for Brexit. Their fantasy broadband plans are simply another thing they wouldn’t be able to deliver –... National News
Supporting the heart of our local communities 15th November 2019 The Prime Minister today announced an ambitious package, backed by hundreds of millions of pounds of investment, to support towns and communities across Britain... National News
Labour's open borders policy is the biggest risk to our NHS 14th November 2019 New research shows that net migration will increase under a Corbyn-led Labour Government which would put public services under increasing pressure. National News
