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
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
Non-Covid-19 Related Work in Hospitals 9th September 2020 I have received the enclosed response to my Parliamentary Question about Non-Related Covid-19 work in hospitals: The Department of Health and Social Care has... Written Questions News
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