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
The Crisis in Affordable Housing 2nd July 2021 Part 1 in a series on the Local Plan by Cllr John Halsall, Conservative Leader of Wokingham Borough Council “People are struggling to afford good homes in in... Local News
Open letter to Mrs Merkel 2nd July 2021 I read that your visit to the UK is to improve relations between our two countries. You will find the UK willing to be a good friend and ally. You will also... Westminster News
Huge success of surge testing and vaccination programmes 2nd July 2021 A staggering 20,521 tests were completed as part of the Conservative-led council’s surge testing programme, which took place between Monday 7 and Sunday 20 June... Local News
National security and spy cameras 29th June 2021 There have been two bad stories about national security over the last week. There was the surprise arrival of top secret papers at the BBC via bus stop, and... Westminster News
My Question during the Statement on Covid-19, 28 June 2021 29th June 2021 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I welcome my right hon. Friend to his new role, I wish him every success and I support his plan to unlock soon. Will he look... Westminster News
Letter to the new Health Secretary 28th June 2021 Dear Saj Congratulations on your appointment as Health Secretary. I am glad you intend to make your main priority bringing the pandemic and the special measures... Westminster News
Cheap labour can be a dear option as well as a wrong one 27th June 2021 The airwaves are alight with the demands of anti Brexit MPs and commentators to let more economic migrants into the UK to take low paid jobs in hospitality... Westminster News
Brexit 24th June 2021 The European Movement still will not accept the result of a big democratic vote. They have sent me and doubtless many others a glossy brochure designed to show... Westminster News
Conservatives enabling residents to cut carbon through changing behaviours 24th June 2021 Climate change is directly related to human behaviour. The only way we can possibly reverse the impact of climate change therefore is to change our behaviour... Local News
Mel Stride delivers speech on Conservative Economic Vision 5th June 2025 Watch as the Shadow Chancellor sets out the economic principles that will guide us in the future. National News
The Truth: Why Keir Starmer is giving up the Chagos Islands 3rd June 2025 Keir Starmer accuses critics of his Chagos Surrender deal of siding with Russia and China, but here's the truth. National News
Conservative unveil plan to take back control of our prisons 1st June 2025 Unless Labour act fast, more prison officers lives will be put at serious risk. National News
Conservatives force Labour into Winter Fuel U-turn 21st May 2025 Under pressure from Kemi Badenoch in Parliament today, Keir admitted he’ll reverse the decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments. National News
Conservatives say no to Starmer’s Brexit surrender 12th May 2025 It’s no secret that Keir Starmer and Labour have been against Brexit since day one. National News
Conservatives Introduce the ‘Deportation Bill’ 7th May 2025 While Labour continues to ignore the British Public, we publish our plan to regain control of our borders. National News
