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
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
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
Why appease identity politics zealots? 18th August 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
