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
A new commuting model? 9th September 2020 If the railway wants it business back it needs to do better by commuters. One of the main reasons people do not want to return to five days a week in the office... Westminster News
Junction Safety and Capacity 9th September 2020 I recently received this answer to my Parliamentary Question on junction safety and capacity: The Department for Transport has provided the following answer to... Written Questions News
Fostering recruitment continues despite COVID-19 9th September 2020 This time of year often sees a period of change for families, with children moving away, but you can use this as an opportunity to provide a happy home for... Local News
Debate on the Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill 8th September 2020 My contribution to the Debate on the Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill (Lords) – Clause 1, Power of Arrest for Extradition Purposes, 8 September Sir John... Speeches
Debate on the Power of arrest for extradition purposes 8th September 2020 This Bill is a necessary one. There are issues arising from it that could warrant further thought and treatment. I hope this Government will take the advantage... Westminster News
UK sovereignty 8th September 2020 There seem to be some misunderstandings about what government and Parliament did sign up to as we set out the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration. As... Westminster News
Barriers removed from Rectory Road 7th September 2020 Rectory Road returns today to two lanes following the removal of the red and white traffic barriers on Sunday evening. Phil Cunnington, Norreys Ward... Local News
No deal is better than a bad deal 7th September 2020 I am glad to see the government has drafted unilateral U.K. legislation to amend the Withdrawal Agreement. We need to remove bad features of that if they do not... Westminster News
Where should you work? 6th September 2020 How much flexible and homeworking will there be in a year or so’s time, assuming the virus threat continues to retreat? Westminster News
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Prime Minister Liz Truss's Statement on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss on our mourning for our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
Chairman's Statement on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Chairman Jake Berry on our mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
