Labour Budget Strains Wokingham Charities Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 by Cllr George Evans The recent Labour budget has introduced significant financial pressures for Wokingham’s charity sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting our community’s most vulnerable residents. Local charities, which already operate on lean budgets, are now grappling with the increased costs from national insurance contributions and the minimum wage hike. These changes place an... Local News
John Redwood seeking answers from the Department of Health and Social Care 25th January 2023 1. John Redwood says "This is a non answer." The Department of Health and Social Care has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question... Written Questions News
Help the self employed 24th January 2023 The UK needs more self employed people. It needs more self employed people who can go on to employ others and to set up small businesses. More self employment... Westminster News
We cannot afford tax rises 20th January 2023 Tax rises usually do damage. They deter investment, destroy jobs, prevent people spending money, cut business turnover, push rich people out of the country... Westminster News
Retained EU Law Bill 19th January 2023 Yesterday the retained EU law Bill completed its Commons stages. The Opposition put up a barrage of absurd criticisms and false scares instead of debating the... Westminster News
The Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations 18th January 2023 There is considerable discussion and much misinformed commentary on a possible EU/UK deal on this outstanding disagreement. The Protocol itself was an agreement... Westminster News
John Redwood's Intervention in the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 18th January 2023 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Could the Secretary of State give us a little more indication of how he will consult on and agree minimum standards in the... Speeches in Parliament
John Redwood - making progress in keeping the lights on! 17th January 2023 Glad to report we have made some progress in keeping the lights on. Intervention has secured the capacity cited below to bring into use when there is... Written Questions News
John Redwood questions steps taken to recruit more and retain existing NHS staff 16th January 2023 The Department of Health and Social Care has provided the following answer to John Redwood MP's written parliamentary question (117394): Question: To ask the... Written Questions News
John Redwood questions if steps taken to increase number of hospital beds 16th January 2023 The Department of Health and Social Care has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (117396): Question: To ask the Secretary of... Written Questions News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News
UK economic growth continues – record numbers are in full time work 16th September 2019 New figures show that the UK economy continues to grow and wages continue to rise. With more people in full-time jobs than ever before, more people have the... National News
Labour’s Brexit Policy is just chaos and indecision 12th September 2019 Jeremy Corbyn has been calling for a general election for years. Yet he now can’t decide if he wants a general election or not. All we can be sure about is that... National News
