Protect Wokingham's Green Belt and Green Spaces 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
Westminster Hall 15th September 2022 Yesterday I paid my respects to the late Queen in Westminster Hall on behalf of Wokingham. It was a most moving service as we felt the grief at our national... Local News
Energy prices and regulation 15th September 2022 The Prime Minister announced the headlines of a solution for the energy crisis. She proposes removing green levies and capping domestic energy costs per unit of... Westminster News
The Russian war in Ukraine 14th September 2022 John Redwood MP writes: This week’s news that Ukrainian forces have liberated an area of eastern Ukraine taken by Russia comes as welcome news in the West. The... Westminster News
Why Parliament stands adjourned and when it should return 12th September 2022 John Redwood MP writes: Parliament rightly has adjourned to pay respects to our late Queen and to allow the use of the Palace of Westminster for the solemn... Westminster News
Wokingham proclaims the new King 12th September 2022 John Redwood MP attended the Proclamation in Wokingham marketplace on Sunday. He writes: "The Mayor read the Proclamation from the Accession Council to a large... Local News
John Redwood's Tribute in Parliament to Her Late Majesty the Queen 10th September 2022 We meet together in mourning. Once again, our late Queen has united the nation, but this time, unfortunately, she has united us in grief and our common sense of... Local News
The Queen 9th September 2022 Sir John Redwood MP writes: The sad end of the Queen’s life will be felt by us all. She has been our Queen all through our lives, a source of stability and a... Local News
We need an Energy Strategy 8th September 2022 The cost of domestic electricity and gas has soared in recent months. All indications suggest that the costs will continue to rise for the foreseeable future... Local News
Tackling the energy crisis is the key to defeating both recession and inflation 6th September 2022 The new prime minister will want to finalise plans to tackle the cost of living crisis within days of taking office. We read that there have been preparations... Westminster 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