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
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National 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
