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
Additional Government Support for the Homeless 6th December 2022 John Redwood MP has received the letter below from Michael Gove MP the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. John says: "the Government... Local News
Why does government cost so much? 6th December 2022 The costs of running government have escalated whilst the crucial outputs of more and better service have not risen as we would like. I will look at why in a... Westminster News
The Immigration Minister’s Replies to my Written Parliamentary Questions 6th December 2022 I find it bizarre that the government does not have an answer to this question which it can share with the rest of us. Given the high numbers of migrants... Written Questions News
John Redwood MP meets Chancellor of Reading University 6th December 2022 The new Chancellor of Reading University Paul Lindley invited John Redwood MP for talks about the future of Reading University and his plans as Chancellor. Mr... Local News
The Minister for Development and Africa’s Replies to my Written Parliamentary Questions 5th December 2022 I will pursue these matters, as I am concerned about how much aid we give to multinational organisations to spend for us. Having a voice at the Board table in... Written Questions News
John Redwood meets CEO of Wokingham Citizens Advice 3rd December 2022 John Redwood MP met Jake Morrison, the Chief of the local CAB on Friday 2 December. He briefed John on a survey they have done about the cost of living issues... Local News
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury’s Replies to my Written Parliamentary Questions 2nd December 2022 I have confirmation that on Treasury/OBR forecasts debt interest will fall substantially by 2024-5 . They confirm the large increase in tax revenues over the... Written Questions News
John Redwood meets Minister Responsible for Probate 2nd December 2022 John Redwood MP met Mike Freer, the Minister responsible for Probate, following several constituents’ case of delay in processing applications. The Minister... Westminster News
John Redwood attends M2M Pharmaceutical’s new site opening in Winnersh Triangle 2nd December 2022 John Redwood MP was the guest of honour at the opening of the new premises of M2M Pharmaceuticals, a growing small business undertaking contract scientific... Local News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
