Wokingham's Finances: Exposing Liberal Incompetence Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 by Pauline Jorgensen, Leader of the Wokingham Conservative Group In my column in Wokingham Today on 2nd February, I said: “It’s right that any administration continues to make the case for more funding for their area.” I certainly want to see more money for Wokingham. When the Conservative councillors ran the Council, we routinely lobbied the Government for a fairer funding settlement for... Articles
Transparency what transparency? 13th October 2022 Yet again the Liberal/Labour coalition drop another bombshell on the unsuspecting residents of Wokingham Borough. Cllr Pauline Jorgensen writes: Over the last... Local News
How green are electric cars? 11th October 2022 There have been various studies to try to gauge the different impact on CO2 output of electric versus petrol or diesel vehicles. There is general agreement that... Local News
Visit to Winnersh Primary School 8th October 2022 John Redwood MP visited WInnersh Primary School on Friday 7 October. He says, "I am grateful to the staff who hosted me at Winnersh Primary School yesterday for... Local News
The message of Conservatism 7th October 2022 Conservatives believe people should keep more of their own money to spend on themselves and their families. We want to help people on their individual journeys... Westminster News
Good ideas in the PM’s speech 6th October 2022 It was refreshing to hear the PM’s speech yesterday. The world does not owe us a living. The heroes and heroines are all those who get up early and go to work... Westminster News
Increased Parking Charges from January thanks to the LibDem Coalition 30th September 2022 At yesterday's Executive Meeting the Libdem/Labour/Independent Coalition in charge of Wokingham Borough Council agreed to increase parking charges across the... Local News
The Bank’s interest rate policy 30th September 2022 I have set out before the issues surrounding the Bank of England’s powers . What is not in doubt is the Bank of England has the independent duty to set interest... Westminster News
An answer to the green lobbyists 28th September 2022 I am receiving several copies of a lobbying letter condemning fracking in particular and the new government’s approach to energy and the road to net zero. The... Westminster News
Decision tomorrow on largest increase in car park charges in nearly 20 years 28th September 2022 Tomorrow ( Thursday 29 September) the LibDem/Labour/Independent Coalition will be making a decision that is likely to have a massive impact on both residents... Local News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
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We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News