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 Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National 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
