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
John Redwood MP's Question on the Prime Minister’s G20 Summit Statement 13th September 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Did the Chinese representatives give any indication of when they might stop their big increases in carbon dioxide and start to... Westminster News
Value for money 11th September 2023 In recent years, Wokingham Borough has been repeatedly voted among the best places to live in the country. Good schools, access to green spaces, and thriving... Local News
John Redwood MP on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion – The Final Years of John Major’s Government 9th September 2023 Please find below the link to an interview that John took part in discussing the final years of John Major's Government You can find it here on BBC Sounds... Westminster News
A Very Bad Energy Bill 8th September 2023 Over the last week there has been a big row about the state of some school buildings. More than thirty years ago various local Education Authorities and schools... Westminster News
John Redwood MP's Speech on the Energy Bill 8th September 2023 John Redwood: The wish to carry through a great electrical revolution will require a lot of good will from the British people. My worry about this legislation... Speeches in Parliament
Britain needs another ownership revolution 7th September 2023 Ownership is at the heart of conservatism. It is a main foundation of a free society. From the baby’s first protective instincts towards a prized soft toy to... Westminster News
The Energy Bill 6th September 2023 Last night, just 19 of us voted against the Energy Bill. The Bill was supported by Labour, SNP, Lib Dems, and the Green MP. These parties tried to amend it to... Westminster News
John Redwood MP's Intervention in the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings Ministerial Statement 6th September 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Will individual schools have direct access to the money and the temporary accommodation, if they need it? And will every local... Speeches in Parliament
Managing a Council well is about listening 5th September 2023 John Redwood MP writes: Wokingham Borough Council is wrong to be cutting spending on litter, grass cutting and environmental maintenance. Wokingham is a... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
