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
Progress for New Free Special School in Winnersh 17th September 2020 The new special free school would cater for children and young people of all ages and would provide 150 places for children with autism (ASD) and social... Local News
Another new business opening at Elms Field 17th September 2020 A new Starbucks store will open at Elms Field, Wokingham tomorrow (Friday 18 September.) Operated by a regional Starbucks licensee Cobra Coffee Ltd – part of... Local News
Some progress with treatments for CV 19 16th September 2020 I reproduce below my recent question pressing for more results on use of drugs for CV 19 Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care... Written Questions News
Saving lives and livelihoods – the policy dilemma 16th September 2020 The government is accused of mixed messages and shifts of policy in response to the pandemic. It is in practice trying to achieve a precarious balance between... Westminster News
The government’s legal statement 15th September 2020 Parliament is sovereign as a matter of domestic law and can pass legislation which is in breach of the UK’s Treaty obligations. Parliament would not be acting... Westminster News
Sovereignty 15th September 2020 We voted for Brexit to take back control. Brexit voters wish to live in a free self governing independent country. Remain politicians thought the vote should be... Westminster News
Make your voice heard 15th September 2020 Since 2006, nearly 10,000 new homes have been built in Wokingham Borough, an average of 700 new homes each year. We believe as a Conservative led Borough... Local News
The UK’s international reputation as a trade partner needs this UK Single market Bill 14th September 2020 As so often the EU establishment puts round the wrong message. They say the UK’s reputation will be damaged by legislating to make sure we control our own... Westminster News
Have your say on West Berks District Council's Cultural and Heritage Strategy 2020-2030 14th September 2020 West Berkshire District Council has developed a draft Cultural and Heritage Strategy which sets out their vision for the next 10 years to ensure that culture... Local News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
