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 speech in response to the Queen’s Speech 12th May 2021 I begin by saying how much I agree with our colleagues from Northern Ireland who rightly want Northern Ireland to be as fully part of our internal market as it... Speeches in Parliament
Conservatives increase votes and keep healthy majority on Wokingham Borough Council 10th May 2021 Wokingham Borough Conservatives have kept their majority on the Council, while increasing their vote share, following the local elections on 6th May 2021... Local News
Our finances are in strong shape 4th May 2021 This financial year is forecast to end with an underspend, even after the extra money we have spent helping residents during the pandemic, and the revenue we... Local News
Tougher carbon targets 30th April 2021 Leading governments are as expected coming up with tougher targets to reduce carbon dioxide output, and are accepting the discipline of setting shorter term... Westminster News
Conservatives Responding to the Pandemic's Challenges 22nd April 2021 Julian McGhee-Sumner candidate for Wescott writes: The covid pandemic has tested us all in the Wokingham community and changed everyone’s lives. Conservative... Local News
Tackling anti-social behaviour is a priority 20th April 2021 Daniel Hinton, Conservative Candidate for Evendons writes: It is sad to say, but anti-social behaviour and petty crime have become more common in our Borough... Local News
A Euro Super League is the wrong idea for football 20th April 2021 So the football clubs currently in 5th, 6th, 7th and 9th place in the Premier League think they should be in a super Euro league with founders rights to stay... Westminster News
Upward revision to numbers of migrants 19th April 2021 The Migration Observatory reports this week that the official figures for migrants coming to the UK need to be amended, as it seems many more migrants came from... Westminster News
Tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh from John Redwood 17th April 2021 Many people’s lives were touched by the Duke and the work of the organisations he created and supported. Some enjoyed and benefitted from the Duke of Edinburgh... Westminster News
Conservatives Force Mandelson Files Debate 16th September 2025 Conservatives force an Emergency Debate to force the release of information about Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. National News
Peter Mandelson Resigns 11th September 2025 Yesterday Kemi told Keir Starmer to sack Peter Mandelson. Now he's finally gone. National News
Kemi to Keir: Let’s work together to fix welfare 9th September 2025 Kemi Badenoch offers to work with Starmer to agree a serious plan to cut welfare spending. National News
Angela Rayner Resigns 5th September 2025 After Days of pressure, Keir Starmer has finally caved. National News
It's time to unleash the potential of North Sea Oil 2nd September 2025 Watch Kemi’s speech on how we will use the oil and gas in the north sea to boost our economy. National News
Conservatives force the closure of two asylum hotels 27th August 2025 Conservative Councillors worked with local people in Epping and South Norfolk to make a difference. National News
