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
Questions about the details of all the provisions in the upcoming Budget that have been made public in advance of the Chancellor’s statement 26th October 2021 My Question to the Government about NHS England Funding – Announcement to Media Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): Given that in the last two years very large... Westminster News
“A low tax Conservative” Chancellor? 25th October 2021 The Chancellor tells us he believes in low taxes. In that case he has work to do. Let him prove his point in this coming budget. First, abolish the tax on jobs... Westminster News
Wrong official forecasts will produce the wrong budget 24th October 2021 The Budget this week will doubtless be damaged and misdirected by wrong official forecasts. The Office of Budget Responsibility is meant to be independent, yet... Westminster News
The politics of COP 26 23rd October 2021 The 26th COP conference to save the planet takes place in early December. Like its forbears they tell us this is the last chance and that much is riding on the... Westminster News
Good and bad trade deals 22nd October 2021 To the BBC and Remain critics a free trade deal with the EU was essential to our economy, whilst a free trade deal with anyone else is a big threat to our own... Westminster News
My interventions during the debate on the Environment Bill, 20 October 2021 21st October 2021 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): As there is a lot of concern about this on both sides of the House, can the Minister give us some encouragement about what... Speeches in Parliament
Keeping the lights on and homes warm 21st October 2021 Over the next few years we will face a reduction in nuclear power as older stations are closed, well before a new large nuclear power station comes on line. We... Westminster News
My intervention during the debate on the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3) 20th October 2021 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): A lot of us feel that this legislation should now just lapse, because there has been a material improvement in the situation... Westminster News
My question during the Statement on Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy 20th October 2021 My question during the Statement on Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy, 19 October Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): If heat pumps and electric... Westminster News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
