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
Let’s Talk About Energy 9th September 2021 Cllr Gregor Murray, Executive member for Climate Emergency Wokingham Borough Council writes Part 4 in a series on tackling the Climate Emergency There’s no such... 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
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News
Brexit is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen our border security 1st December 2019 Brexit provides a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the security of the UK border. National News
Boris Johnson sets out the details of the Khan case 1st December 2019 The terrible Khan case has highlighted a complicated area of law. There have been many inaccuracies reported about this case over the last 24 hours. Here are... National News
John McDonnell admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour 30th November 2019 John McDonnell's admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour. National News
Debunked: Labour’s NHS Privatisation Claims 30th November 2019 Labour keep telling scare stories about our plans for the NHS. Now, it is time to set the record straight. National News
Take Back Control and Back Britain 29th November 2019 The Prime Minister will today (Friday) set out his Brexit roadmap, explaining how a Conservative majority Government will unleash the benefits of getting Brexit... National News
