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
The nation’s journey 1952-2022 4th June 2022 John Redwood MP writes: The Jubilee is a time to look back and to recognise our own personal journeys and how they are interwoven with the evolving life of the... Local News
The UK gave away an empire but does not lack a role 3rd June 2022 One of the more absurd common truths is the one that says the UK lost an empire and now lacks a role. It is allied to the dangerous notion that the UK has to... Westminster News
The place of Queens in history 2nd June 2022 The British monarchy got the idea of using female talent much sooner than many other institutions in our country. In the last 500 years we have been ruled by... Westminster News
The EU never gives up power easily 31st May 2022 I am disappointed but not surprised that the EU is still trying to impede and damage Brexit. There is not a shred of democracy in them as they look at several... Westminster News
Inflation 31st May 2022 When I asked the Chancellor following his statement what advice he had received about the possible inflationary consequences of printing lots of money last year... Westminster News
The Local Plan and housing numbers 31st May 2022 John Redwood MP met leading Councillors and Planning Officers on Friday at the Wokingham Borough Council offices. He explained why he would like the next Local... Local News
“No new ideas” – Council Leader’s letter to Gove is simply a copy of Conservative letter 30th May 2022 Wokingham Borough Council’s Conservative Group has described the new Council Leader as “out of ideas” after highlighting that his letter to Michael Gove... Local News
Cost of living help 30th May 2022 John Redwood MP has been pressing for sometime for more help with the cost of living. He is pleased to report that the Chancellor has now produced a better... Local News
A Written Answer from the Treasury on energy and food potential supply shortages 27th May 2022 I have received the below answer from the Treasury to my Written Question: Treasury has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question... Written Questions News
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