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
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
