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
The future of the hotel used for migrants in Wokingham Borough 23rd February 2023 I held a meeting with officials over the Home Office use of hotels in the local area to house migrants pending resolution of their cases. I stressed the... Local News
More public service for more money 23rd February 2023 The government since 2019 has not been shy with the cash. Record increases and record sums have gone into the NHS. The output of operations, treatments, medical... Westminster News
The state of the public finances 22nd February 2023 It is becoming more and more difficult to see an accurate picture of the nations finances given changes to the definitions and runs of data and the accounting... Westminster News
Cost of Living Support and the extension to the Household Support Fund 22nd February 2023 John Redwood MP has received the following letter from the Minister about Cost of Living Support and the extension to the Household Support Fund which is... Local News
John Redwood MP visits Nationwide Building Society in Wokingham 22nd February 2023 On Friday 17 February John Redwood MP visited the Nationwide Building Society branch on Broad Street, Wokingham as part of the site’s 50th Anniversary... Local News
Tax cuts can bring in more revenue 21st February 2023 One of the main arguments ahead of the budget is the one about what changes you get in revenue if you put tax rates up and if you cut tax rates. This is... Westminster News
John Redwood MP Interview on GB News with Mark Dolan, 17.02.23 21st February 2023 On Friday 17 February John did an interview with Mark Dolan on GB News in which he discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol, tackling illegal cross channel... Westminster News
Coalition budget offers residents LESS for MORE! 17th February 2023 Speech by Cllr Pauline Jorgensen at last night's Wokingham Borough Council budget setting meeting. “I want to make it very clear to residents that this budget... Local News
Cutting tax rates can lead to more revenue 13th February 2023 The decision by Astra Zeneca to put a major new investment into Ireland where they charge 15% business tax compared to our new rate of 25% shows just how stupid... Westminster 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
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
