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
My question during the Statement on Cyber-attack: Microsoft 21st July 2021 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): The success or failure of the COP26 rests heavily on whether the UK, as chairman, can persuade China—the world’s largest... Speeches in Parliament
What precautions should people take for covid? 19th July 2021 The government’s latest policy is allow us all much more discretion about how we protect ourselves and others from covid 19. Most have accepted the double dose... Local News
The Pressures of the Local Plan 15th July 2021 The Pressures of the Local Plan – Part 3 in a series on the Local Plan by Cllr John Halsall, Leader of Wokingham Borough Conservatives In part 2, I explained... Local News
What a difference winning makes 12th July 2021 Well done the England men’s football team for getting further than past teams in the European competition. England have never won the European Cup for national... Westminster News
What is the Local Plan, and Why Does it Matter? 9th July 2021 What is the Local Plan, and Why Does it Matter? Part 2 in a series on the Local Plan by John Halsall Leader of Wokingham Borough Conservatives Last week I set... Local News
The Afghan war 8th July 2021 President Biden’s decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan rapidly has left that country fighting a nasty civil war with claims from the Afghan government... Westminster News
The government’s case for the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill 6th July 2021 I thought it would be helpful for constituents to share this explanation of the government’s Bill being debated and voted on today: Police, Crime, Sentencing... Westminster News
Test and trace 6th July 2021 I could see the point of Test and trace when few people were vaccinated and when rising caseloads could lead to a surge in people with serious illness needing... Westminster News
The government does wish to stop illegal immigration 5th July 2021 The Home Secretary has consistently promised to curb illegal migration into the country and has consistently instructed her department to implement that policy... Westminster News
Kemi gives a speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference 17th February 2025 On Monday 17th February 2025 Kemi gave a speech outlining how important it is for the West to robustly defend its values National News
Rebuilding Trust with our new Immigration Policy 6th February 2025 Kemi’s new plan for immigration shows the Party is back in the service of the British people National News
Kemi’’s First Speech of 2025: Rebuilding Trust 16th January 2025 Kemi Badenoch gave a speech on how she’ll rebuild trust in the Conservative Party National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 9th January 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 27th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News