Protect Wokingham's Green Belt and Green Fields 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
A tale of our inflationary times 23rd December 2022 John Redwood shares a story: Once upon a time there were three little Central piggy banks. Or to be more accurate, at three very different times three little... Westminster News
Too much borrowing 22nd December 2022 The November borrowing figures make grim reading. The OBR was forecasting borrowing of £99 bn this year in the March budget. They are now forecasting £177bn. By... Westminster News
Santa’s little helpers go green 21st December 2022 John Redwood writes: Ho Ho Ho said Santa. No, No, No said the elves. They were fed up with such a predictable opening line to the 50th weekly Zoom meeting to... Local News
Share your views on Thames Valley Police budget 20th December 2022 Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, is currently seeking resident’s views on crime and the policing budget for 2023/24. Take part... Local News
My question to the Immigration Minister about strengthening control of our borders 20th December 2022 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): Will the Government introduce urgent legislation to strengthen control of our borders, and could that include a... Westminster News
Public sector pay, smart working and quality of service 19th December 2022 Many in the public sector understandably want a rise to offset the cost of living squeeze. The government is alarmed by current levels of spending and borrowing... Westminster News
Managing the NHS 18th December 2022 The NHS has thousands of managers. They tell me they do not know how many highly paid Chief Executives they employ, presumable because it is so many. Every... Westminster News
The Bank plans plenty of losses 17th December 2022 From Chancellor Darling onwards The Bank has been granted a full indemnity by the Treasury for any losses on holding and selling bonds in their inflated bond... Westminster News
John Redwood's Interventions during the SNP Opposition Debate on Scotland’s Future 16th December 2022 My Intervention to the Minister during the SNP Opposition Debate on Scotland’s Future DECEMBER 16, 2022 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): The SNP... Speeches in Parliament
Boris asked people their honest opinions about Brexit 29th November 2019 Brexit is the biggest issue facing Britain at this election. National News
Less safe, more strain, fewer opportunities – new analysis reveals what will happen to your child’s education under Corbyn 29th November 2019 New analysis has revealed the true threat of Corbyn’s Labour to our country’s schools. National News
Only the Conservatives will protect standards in our schools 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will give Ofsted greater powers and more money to improve discipline in classrooms and bolster school standards, under new... National News
Ed Miliband falsely claiming to back Brexit to his leave voting constituents 28th November 2019 On the day it emerged that Labour are relaunching their general election campaign strategy to focus on leave voting areas, it can be revealed that their former... National News
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
