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
Stay vigilant – rising Covid cases in Wokingham borough 2nd June 2021 Covid-19 infection rates are rising in Wokingham Borough, and are now above the national average for England and the South East. In fact, the weekly case rate... Local News
In praise of the car 31st May 2021 For many young people passing their driving test is an important rite of passage to adulthood. Acquiring your first vehicle is a major advance in your personal... Westminster News
State trading monopolies often serve us badly 28th May 2021 Choice, innovation and competitive challenge drive higher living standards and better goods and services. Private monopolies can wallow in complacency, knowing... Westminster News
The Environment Bill 27th May 2021 My speech during the Third Reading of the Environment Bill, 26 May 2021 I welcome cleaner air and cleaner water, and I wish the Bill well as it completes its... Speeches in Parliament
Levelling up 25th May 2021 Levelling up is a good slogan and a worthy idea. The idea is not to press for equality by trying to drive the super rich out of the UK and by taxing the... Westminster News
Wokingham Borough is the most prosperous part of the UK 25th May 2021 A report by a research institute into the prosperity of the UK has found that Wokingham Borough is the most prosperous area of the country. The Legatum... Local News
Better Railways 21st May 2021 My Question during the Statement on Britain’s Railways, 20 May 2021 Posted: 21 May 2021 02:02 AM PDT Sir John Redwood (Wokingham (Con): I welcome the use of... Westminster News
Mayor making 20th May 2021 It was a pleasure to be able to attend a civic service and ceremony in person after a year of lockdown. On Sunday I joined others at St Paul’s to wish the Mayor... Westminster News
Conservative action plan for better animal welfare 13th May 2021 We are a nation of animal lovers. The UK was the first country in the world to pass legislation to protect animals in 1822, and we have achieved remarkable... Westminster News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
