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
The Prime Minister’s options over the Home Secretary 10th November 2023 I have no wish to give interviews or to offer public advice to the Prime Minister over the Home Secretary. The BBC who never want to interview me on things I... Westminster News
Council celebrates recognition for project success under the Conservatives 9th November 2023 Liberal Democrat councillors in Wokingham Borough have been caught out trying to take credit for an initiative devised under the previous Conservative... Local News
Print money, get inflation. Destroy money, get recession 9th November 2023 John Redwood MP writes - Let’s try one more time with the Bank of England. When will they admit that they created too much money and bought too many bonds... Westminster News
John Redwood MP on GB News 9th November 2023 Please find watch John Redwood MP's Interview with GB News where he discusses the need for tax cuts in the upcoming Autumn Statement: You can find it between 49... Westminster News
Further slap in the face for local shops 8th November 2023 Earlier this week, Wokingham Conservatives held a business forum in the town centre which was attended by over 20 local businesses and was an excellent... Local News
Cut taxes now 7th November 2023 The budget needs to bring the deficit down. It should lower price rises and increase growth. The Treasury seems to think with the Bank that it needs to get... Westminster News
Remembrance Sunday and demonstrations 6th November 2023 As a strong believer in democracy and free speech I support people’s right to peaceful demonstrations to tell others how deeply they feel about an important... Westminster News
Railways fail to win back the passengers 6th November 2023 I was not surprised the rail company is cutting back the number of services to Manchester. When I last returned to London from Manchester by train from... Westminster News
November 5th 5th November 2023 Today we remember a dreadful terrorist plot to kill the King and Parliament assembled. A small group of men hired a cellar under the Lords chamber where the... Westminster News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
