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
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News