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
Higher taxes do not bring down deficits or boost investment 6th June 2022 The Chancellor should abandon Labour’s idea of various windfall taxes. In the end consumers have to pay higher taxes levied on business. These extra taxes put... Westminster 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
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
