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
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
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