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
Electing a leader 12th July 2022 There are many considerations in choosing a candidate to vote for. I see some have already written off the full slate of 12 possible candidates. You need to... Westminster News
The creation of £450bn of magic money and inflation 10th July 2022 Mr Sunak asks us “Do we confront this moment with honesty ,seriousness and determination, or do we tell ourselves comforting fairy tales that might make us feel... Westminster News
An economic background to the Leadership election 9th July 2022 1. Controlling inflation We have a fast inflation now thanks to a reckless monetary policy 2020-21. The Chancellor was wrong to authorise the last £150bn of... Westminster News
The going of Prime Ministers 8th July 2022 Most Prime Ministers are removed directly or indirectly by General elections and referendums. In the post war Conservative party only two Prime Ministers have... Westminster News
What should the government do now? 7th July 2022 It is difficult to know if the interim government will feel it can do things. Constitutionally of course it can, as it is still formed from the same... Westminster News
John's Speech at the Westminster Hall debate on the UK’s Energy Security Strategy 6th July 2022 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): I welcome any measure to buttress our energy security. Ministers are right to be alert to the difficulties we face... Speeches in Parliament
John Redwood urges government to accept new clauses to Planning Bill 6th July 2022 Wokingham's champion in Westminster, John Redwood MP is urging the government to accept new clauses 14, 15 and 17 and amendments to existing clause 83 in the... Local News
Debate on energy security 6th July 2022 I spoke yesterday in a Westminster Hall debate about the UK’s energy security. The Minister Greg Hands confirmed that the UK is pressing ahead with new oil and... Speeches in Parliament
The OBR tries to revive its old Remain forecasts 5th July 2022 You might have thought official forecasters would have given up trying to prove their wildly pessimistic forecasts about Brexit had a point. After all they said... Westminster News
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
