On Tuesday in the Commons we were asked to go into English Grand Committee to approve the Rating Bill that has been making its way through Parliament. This is a modest measure, allowing higher rates to be charged on empty property, and allowing cont… read more
The unelected Lords has two important tasks. It is there to provide detailed scrutiny of legislation to see if improvements can be made given the purpose and political context of the Bill provided by the government with its Commons majority. It is als… read more
I was pleased to see the government announce major steps forward in introducing digital signalling systems to the English railways. It is a classic example of how the digital revolution can solve major problems we currently have on our congested and i… read more
I read there is a debate about the way the UK asks recently arrived workers to pay a charge for use of the NHS. Some say as they have recently arrived it is sensible to ask them to pay some extra money for all the established facilities and staff on … read more
In one of my regular review meetings with the Chief Executive of Wokingham Borough Council last week I raised the issue of potholes again. I asked her to make sure the policy of the government and the Councillors to get the potholes filled is carried … read more