Labour Budget Strains Wokingham Charities Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 by Cllr George Evans The recent Labour budget has introduced significant financial pressures for Wokingham’s charity sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting our community’s most vulnerable residents. Local charities, which already operate on lean budgets, are now grappling with the increased costs from national insurance contributions and the minimum wage hike. These changes place an... Local News
Elections 9th September 2021 The government this week moved to honour its Manifesto promise to tighten up on fraud at elections. There have been cases of impersonation, harvesting postal... Westminster News
The vote on a tax rise 9th September 2021 I voted against for a variety of reasons which I will set out in future news posts. It has been a busy few days trying to expose the spending issues over the... Westminster News
Debate on GB News – The Clash on Social Care Reform 9th September 2021 John Redwood MP took part in a tv debate on GB News – The Clash on Social Care Reform. Westminster News
NHS and care costs 8th September 2021 I do not understand how hypothecating a small part of National Insurance revenue for the NHS and social care works. Assuming the government presses ahead with... Westminster News
Do we fight too many wars? 7th September 2021 Published on www.conservativehome.com 457 members of the UK military were killed in Afghanistan this century. We have to ask why did they die? War is a... Westminster News
John Redwood visits new business Hamlet in Peach Place 6th September 2021 John Redwood MP visited Hamlet in Peach Place to wish the team well and to see how trading is going. Hamlet is a locally owned and run Deli / Bistro in... Local News
A tax rise is a very bad idea 6th September 2021 The Chancellor behaves as if he believes the Office of Budget Responsibility forecasts. That way disaster lies. In November they forecast a£394bn deficit for... Westminster News
Should travel by electric cars be taxed? 5th September 2021 Let me begin by stating clearly I am not advocating any new taxes and certainly not lobbying for any. There are, however, many worried that if electric cars... Westminster News
Shortages 4th September 2021 The world trading system is not functioning as well as it used to. What began as a result of shut downs of factories and shops from anti covid policies pursued... Westminster News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
