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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
