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
Cost of living 4th April 2022 Dear Constituent This month the price of gas and electricity will shoot up, following a period of price control. I have been arguing that the government does... Local News
My question about the Government’s Schools White Paper 31st March 2022 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): How will the poorly performing schools get the brilliant teachers and better professional development that the... Westminster News
Two written answers from the Department of Health and Social Care 31st March 2022 John Redwood MP is continuing his questions to the Health department to highlight the lack of specific costed plans to deal with the waiting lists and quality... Written Questions News
A new energy policy 29th March 2022 The government is offering us a new energy policy. It wants a new long term plan for its aim of getting to net zero by 2050, and a shorter term plan for the... Westminster News
President Biden’s gaffes 28th March 2022 When President Trump was in office the U.K. media and some on this site sought to argue that most of what he said was unacceptable. Now we have President Biden... Westminster News
Wokingham Borough Council Plan Refresh 24th March 2022 Speech by Cllr John Halsall, Leader of the Council, proposing the item at tonight's council meeting: “On coming to the Council three years ago, I promised that... Local News
Welcoming Ukrainian refugees to Wokingham Borough 24th March 2022 Speech by Cllr Gregor Murray, Executive Member for Communications, Resident Services and Emissions, at the Council meeting on 25 March.: “We learned during the... Local News
Daniel Hinton - campaigning for Burma Hills 24th March 2022 At the Council meeting tonight ( Thursday 24 March) Daniel Hinton asked the following question: Since the GP at Burma Hills has retired and local residents are... Local News
Council response to the Ukraine Crisis 24th March 2022 Speech by Cllr John Halsall, Leader of the Council this evening “I am sure I speak for the Council and indeed the Borough, when I express our shock, sorrow, and... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National 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
