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
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
This is why Pride Month matters 1st June 2020 Conservatives will always fight for a free, fair and tolerant Britain. National News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National 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
