I wish to thank the 30 electors who signed my Nomination papers to be the official Conservative candidate in Wokingham. I see from the final list of candidates there will also be an Advance Together, Green, Labour and Lib Dem candidate. read more
I am glad the government shares my enthusiasm for more trees. We need to keep the woodlands we still have left, and expand our forest cover. Trees enhance the landscape, help bind the soil, act as windbreaks and often improve the view. Properly tended… read more
The Environment Agency has put a flood alert on the Emm brook but said they do not expect any property flooding in our area. I have worked with the Agency and the Council on schemes to reduce flood risk. A lot of building has taken place on low lying … read more
I see the Home Secretary is pledging to cut net migration once we leave the EU, bringing freedom of movement from the EU into the UK to seek work and related benefits to an end. Other parties in the election wish to continue with EU freedom of movemen… read more
This week has brought good news that unemployment is at a 45 year low. Although slowing, the economy is still generating additional new full time jobs. Pay is rising at 3.6%, usefully faster than price rises at 1.5%. The combined effect of job avail… read more