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
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
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
The network of liberty 3rd October 2021 Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021 about how we will build a network of liberty across the globe. National News
