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
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s policy of continuing free movement with the EU would cost over £4 billion in benefits 27th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to continue free movement with EU countries would cost DWP over £4 billion in extra benefit costs over the... National News
Boris Johnson: Poor mobile phone signal will be a thing of the past 27th November 2019 The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast tracked in the first 100 days of a... National News
New national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates 27th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates. National News
Tax hikes for the many – new report reveals millions face tax hikes under Labour 26th November 2019 A new official report released by the Conservative Party today, The Twelve Taxes of Labour, shows Labour’s manifesto would mean taxes rising for millions of... National News
Jeremy Corbyn's plan to hold two referendums will take up the whole of 2020 and will cost over £150m 26th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to hold two referendums in 2020 will take until September 2020 at the very earliest, and that the cost will... National News
