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
Why were there shouts of Resign to the Health Secretary? 13th December 2021 I sat through the Health Secretary’s latest statement in disappointed silence. I have heard a few Ministerial statements over the years that have bombed with... Westminster News
Questions to the advisers over the pandemic 11th December 2021 The Chief Executive of the NHS was rarely present at the news conferences to present the actions being taken to handle the pandemic. That was a pity, as many of... Westminster News
Advisers advise, Ministers decide 10th December 2021 I have had enough of news conferences of the PM or some senior Minister flanked by a scientific and a medical government adviser setting out policy. It is a... Westminster News
£574 million invested in infrastructure 10th December 2021 £574 million invested in infrastructure Have you ever wondered where the Lib Dems get their information from? In answer to a question from them at a recent... Local News
NHS budgets and management 10th December 2021 The relatively new Secretary of State for Health has a major job to do. He has to ensure the NHS sustains high quality care and a good level of response and... Westminster News
Why I will vote against the government’s CV 19 law 9th December 2021 I was glad to see the government yesterday reported cases in hospital and deaths from CV19 have been falling. It seems that Plan A, persuade most people to get... Westminster News
Update on M4 Junctions 3 to 12 Motorway Upgrade 9th December 2021 I have received the enclosed update from National Highways: Dear Sir John, M4 Junctions 3 to 12 motorway upgrade update I am writing to update you on progress... Westminster News
How much of the NHS funding increase from the Autumn Budget will go towards reducing NHS waiting lists 9th December 2021 The Department of Health and Social Care has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (86525): Q uestion: To ask the Secretary of... Written Questions News
Saving lives in the Channel 8th December 2021 The government wants to stop people trafficking and smuggling from France. Its Border Force has been unable to carry out the Home Secretary’s wishes and deter... Westminster 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
