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
Has the Government met its 2019 manifesto commitments? 12th January 2022 Here’s my assessment on where we are at Manifestos matter. They are the way for an incoming government to set a direction for the country and to provide a work... Westminster News
My speeches in the Charter for Budget Responsibility and Welfare Cap debate, 10 January 2022 12th January 2022 John Redwood – (Wokingham) (Con) – Could my right hon. Friend comment on what difference, if any, he thinks it makes that a significant proportion of that debt... Speeches in Parliament
Questions to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 11th January 2022 Hospital bed capacity in winter 2021-22 for all health pressures on hospitals Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he... Westminster News
My speeches in the Remaining Stages of the Nuclear Financing Bill, 10 January 2022 11th January 2022 John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con) I welcome proposals that will create more generating capacity in the United Kingdom. As the Minister knows, I am extremely... Speeches in Parliament
The Chancellor’s popularity 9th January 2022 In the early days of the pandemic the Chancellor saw the need for a massive fiscal and monetary boost to offset the worst features of the draconian lockdown... Westminster News
Brexit at the Environment Department 6th January 2022 The good news at the Environment Department is they did grasp the big opportunity that leaving the EU offers when it comes to ending our involvement with the... Westminster News
Christmas message from John Redwood MP 24th December 2021 I am writing to wish you a happy Christmas and to look forward to a better new year. I have been keen to support those in government determined to avoid any ban... Westminster News
The long shadow of Project Fear 22nd December 2021 I am all in favour of experts. I read a lot of expert opinion. Daily I learn something new from reading someone’s research findings about issues of public... Westminster News
What a recovery package would look like 21st December 2021 We soon will need to put the worst of the pandemic measures behind us and concentrate on the promotion of prosperity for the many. Controlling the disease... Westminster News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 18th August 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
