John Redwood MP - Wokingham - Conservative
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 John Redwood was the second Berkshire politician to recognise the advantages of this site. He is the Chairman of the Economic Competitiveness Policy Group and a Member of Parliament for Wokingham. Check his latest news below...
If you'd like to contact the Rt Hon John Redwood, he can be reached on 07711 486 555.
Redwood Asks for Reassurances over Train Safety
John Redwood has long campaigned for better safety in train carriages. In particular, he has advocated seatbelts, the securing of luggage and the removal of sharp edges and hard surfaces in train compartments.  more |
| Seven Point plan to restore Economic Competitiveness
Rt Hon John Redwood MP launches Seven Point plan to restore economic competitiveness more |
|  Speech on Deregulation to The House of Commons
Mr. John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): The Under-Secretary showed great courtesy to the House. I got the impression that he, like many hon. Members, has deep reservations about two aspects of our proceedings. I thought that he acknowledged that the Bill had considerable constitutional implications and he might well share the view that it should be considered on the Floor of the House so that the implications of part 1 can be properly exposed. more |
| European Constitution
Yesterday in the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Redwood MP sought to achieve government reassurance that the European Constitution would not be brought in by the back door and without a referendum. more |
| Religious Hatred Bill
Rt Hon John Redwood yesterday asked the Home Office Minister Paul Goggins why the government wanted to curtail civil liberties and freedom of speech through its proposed Racial and Religious Hatred Bill. Later in the debate he told the House that many Wokingham constituents have sent him emails and letters saying that they are worried the Bill will prevent them affirming their faith as Christians or members of other religious organisations. more |
| Emmbrook School
John Redwood today welcomed Wokingham Council’s decision to keep Emmbrook School, and to spend money on improving the building and facilities there. As local Member of Parliament, he has been a long standing supporter of keeping the School, and advised the Council to look elsewhere for its College development. more |
|  John Redwood Challenges DTI over Regional Development Agencies
Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Redwood challenged the Department of Trade and Industry to strengthen the code of conduct for Regional Development Agencies in order to stop unnecessary expenditure and their frequent misrepresentation of constituents' views. John has been particularly critical of the South East England Development Agency's approach to transport, where it has dithered and failed to resolve the problem. more |
|  John Redwood Questions Prime Minister on academic selection
On Wednesday the 18th January, John Redwood questioned the Prime Minister on his plans for the Education Bill. John pointed out that the Government's plans do include selection by ability or aptitude. The Prime Minister failed to acknowledge that aptitude and selection are the same thing. more |
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