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
James Bond and today’s UK 11th October 2021 John Redwood MP writes: I was gripped by the latest James Bond movie through its action packed twists of plot. The film is a statement to the world that UK... Local News
The Energy Crisis 9th October 2021 John Redwood MP was interviewed by Alastair Stewart about energy policy: Westminster News
Inflation 9th October 2021 The main Central Banks of the world have been very relaxed about inflation. They have all argued that as lockdowns end there will be a brief uptick in inflation... Westminster News
More energy please 8th October 2021 The Business Secretary seeks to reassure us that the UK will have plenty of cheaper green energy in due course. That will be very welcome. It will need to work... Westminster News
The review of Health and Social Care Leadership 7th October 2021 In response to those of us who have asked how the new Secretary of State will ensure the extra money directed to the NHS will be used to raise the quality of... Westminster News
Let’s talk about Waste 7th October 2021 Cllr Gregor Murray, Executive member for Climate Emergency Wokingham Borough Council writes part 8 in a series on tackling the Climate Emergency As a Borough... Local News
We need to pocket the Brexit wins 4th October 2021 It is true NHS spending is up by £1200m a week over the last two years, well ahead of £350 m illustration on the side of the Brexit bus as we save on our... Westminster News
Letter from the Department of Work & Pensions Minister 1st October 2021 I have received a letter, reproduced below, from the Minister at the Department of Work & Pensions. Dear Colleague, COVID-19 SUPPORT: FOCUSING ON AND INVESTING... Westminster News
Let’s talk about Sustainable Living 30th September 2021 Cllr Gregor Murray, Executive member for Climate Emergency Wokingham Borough Council writes part 7 in a series on tackling the Climate Emergency To be... Local News
Our plan for digital infrastructure, culture, media and sport 3rd October 2022 Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport outlined her priorities to grow the economy in those spheres of activity., National News
Our plan for the environment 3rd October 2022 Ranil Jayawardena has announced our plan for the environment. National News
Our plan for the economy 3rd October 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng outlined our plan to grow the economy. National News
Our Plan for Growth 23rd September 2022 Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Our Plan for Growth in the economy National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's Statement on the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II 8th September 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss on our mourning for our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. National News
