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
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
Wokingham needs a new local plan 15th December 2022 John Redwood MP writes: Wokingham needs a new local plan. Recent years have seen a lot of housing development which places strains on schools, surgeries, roads... Local 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
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
