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
My question to the Minister of State about whether the Government will take the money from those making profits from illegal drug trades 8th December 2021 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP: I strongly welcome the Minister’s plan and intent, and I wish him every success with it. On that money point, will he make it clear... Westminster News
My question to the Health Secretary 7th December 2021 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP: Why has some of the substantial extra money for the health service not been used to expand bed and associated staff capacity in... Westminster News
Ukraine and Nord Stream 2 7th December 2021 The EU protests against Russia’s seizure of Crimea. The EU says it does not want Russia taking any more of Ukraine. At the same time Germany encourages Russia... Westminster News
Farley Hill Primary School entry expanded 7th December 2021 Great news for local families that Wokingham Borough Council is expanding Farley Hill Primary School so it will have two classes for new starters in September... Local News
Questions to Ministers 6th December 2021 My question to the Minister at Justice and the Home Office querying how the Government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, unamended, would tackle people smuggling... Westminster News
Star Chamber 6th December 2021 I was pleased to see the PM and Chancellor have decided to set up a committee to seek better value for money from departments. That used to be the main task of... Westminster News
Tax rises and tax cuts 4th December 2021 Someone briefed the press that the Chancellor has asked officials to give him options to cut taxes in 2023 and 2024. He wishes to be seen as a tax cutting... Westminster News
The U.K. government aims to make us more dependent on imports 3rd December 2021 Why can’t government Ministers in key departments see that their idea of decarbonisation will not cut world CO 2 output but will export jobs and business from... Westminster News
In office and in power? 2nd December 2021 A Minister is appointed to office. He or she has to work out how to exercise the powers available in that position. Some fail to do so, just signing the... Westminster News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
