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
Why I support the UK Single market Bill 14th September 2020 I have stated why I think this Bill is necessary and legal. Let me remind those who write to me to complain about the draft legislation. The EU Withdrawal... Westminster News
I voted for the Clause 38 override when I voted for the Withdrawal Act 12th September 2020 I reproduce below part of my speech on the Withdrawal Act as it is very relevant today. I and like minded colleagues only voted for the Withdrawal Act because... Speeches
We still need a stronger recovery 12th September 2020 GDP figures for July showed growth of 6.6%, continuing the recovery that started in May as the lock down began to ease. It still leaves the UK economy 11.7%... Westminster News
How to tackle the virus 11th September 2020 The government waited until the virus had fallen to very low levels. It then began a gradual relaxation of controls, essential to economic recovery and allowing... Westminster News
Homeowners can help tackle climate change 11th September 2020 The green homes grant is a fantastic opportunity for our residents to save money on a home improvement which will then save them money year on year. And, they... Local News
Borough Mayor congratulates young residents at Buckhurst Meadows 10th September 2020 Following an animal trail organised by Wokingham Borough Council, the Borough Mayor Cllr Malcolm Richards greeted the winning children in Wokingham to hand out... Local News
Qualifications for the class of 2021 10th September 2020 Yesterday I raised in the Commons some questions about how exams should be set and marked and how standards of our main educational qualifications should be... Westminster News
Covid-19 testing capacity issues 10th September 2020 The council has been lobbying Central Government for adequate testing locally and will continue to push for local sites and sufficient capacity. But, with... Local News
My speech during the debate on the Awarding of Qualifications: Role of Ministers 9th September 2020 My speech during the debate on the Awarding of Qualifications: Role of Ministers, 9 September 2020 Posted: 14 Sep 2020 03:58 AM PDT Sir John Redwood (Wokingham)... Speeches
Cut tax, cut spending and get Britain back to work 18th November 2025 Kemi outlines the Conservative plan to cut spending and get Britain working again. National News
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