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
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 18th August 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
