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
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
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
