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
We are continuing to deliver on our commitments and the British people's priorities… 12th July 2020 12,000 more nurses and 6,000 more doctors than a year ago 3,000 more police officers recruited as part of our target for 20,000 £1 billion to rebuild schools in... Westminster News
We are supporting those who need it most… 12th July 2020 Around 1,483,000 children are attending an educational setting – including 405,000 children of critical workers. £164 million worth of free school meal vouchers... Westminster News
Conservative action to support jobs 12th July 2020 We are taking unprecedented action to support jobs and livelihoods across the UK with £160 billion of support… Jobs retention scheme has been used by over 1.1... Westminster News
Government action to tackle the coronavirus pandemic 12th July 2020 We are protecting the NHS so that it is there for people when they need it... From just 2,000 tests per day in March we now have the capacity to conduct over... Westminster News
Labour's Tax Bombshell 12th July 2020 Labour is still not coming clean about their plans for painful new taxes on people’s homes and savings, which would hit millions of families with a bill of £2... Westminster News
Conservatives support Wokingham Pride 11th July 2020 "Freedom lies at the heart of our Party’s values and we will always stand up for the rights of LGBT people to live and love without fear." Local News
Finding Freedom 11th July 2020 To some the full relaxations of rules imposed to fight Covid 19 cannot come soon enough. Westminster News
Wokingham Borough COVID update 11th July 2020 Testing was not widespread at the beginning at the pandemic. In the early stages only hospital patients and staff were tested. This means there has always been... Reports
Gregor Murray describes environmental benefits from lower carbon emissions 11th July 2020 Question from Cllr Laura Blumenthal Now that we are emerging from lockdown how can this Council work to continue the huge benefits that the environment has... Reports
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
