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
Berkshire West CCG Covid Vaccination Update 21st January 2021 Twelve Covid vaccination sites covering the whole of Berkshire West are now up and running. This has been a phased approach starting 21 December and the final... Media
New bridge over the railway for the NWDR 21st January 2021 Great news of good progress by the North Wokingham Distributor Road project as the bridge beams were lifted into place last weekend for the road section that... Local News
More keyworkers offered rapid Covid19 tests by forward thinking Conservative Council 21st January 2021 Welcome news that Conservative led Wokingham Borough Council is extending its pilot scheme to offer rapid Covid-19 tests to private nursery staff and... Local News
Aiming to cut the food miles and boost UK production 20th January 2021 Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect marine conservation areas from illegal... Written Questions News
My contribution to the debate on High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill 20th January 2021 The case for HS2 before the pandemic hit was made on the basis of the need to expand capacity. I always argued that there was a quicker and cheaper solution for... Speeches in Parliament
Fishing for wins 20th January 2021 As the government battles the virus we need more wins and optimism elsewhere. We need to get on with the great Brexit wins now we are free to set our own laws... Westminster News
Blue Badge Improvements: Cllr Gregor Murray says You Spoke, We Listened 19th January 2021 After listening to feedback from our residents, we’ve launched an improved online system, making it easier for you to apply for a Blue Badge. Local News
National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders 19th January 2021 I have been notified by the Government that the national free school meals voucher scheme has opened to orders. Schools can begin ordering free school meal... Westminster News
My intervention during the Statement on the Police National Computer 18th January 2021 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I thank the Minister, the Home Secretary and the police leadership around the country for the very professional way in which... Speeches in Parliament
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
Labour's reckless spending revealed: The £1.2 trillion cost of Corbyn 10th November 2019 The Conservatives can today reveal the true cost of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party – the figures that John McDonnell did not want people to see. National News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
