Political Editor - John Redwood

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...

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Iraq inquiry John Redwood made two interventions in the Commons yesterday in the debate on the Iraq Inquiry, posing questions to William Hague and Margaret Becket. more

Energy efficiency Yesterday in Parliament (26th June), John Redwood made two speeches during the Finance Bill debate, highlighting the need for greater home energy efficiency and the value of microgeneration. He argued that it is better to encourage both of these through financial incentives rather than regulation. more

Redwood criticises new government Writing on his online blog, www.johnredwoodsdiary.com, John Redwood spoke of the need for more Parliamentary accountability and has criticised the new Government’s record in Parliament. more

Benyon presents massive petition to Parliament As part of his campaign to protect Sub-Post Offices across West Berkshire , Newbury MP, Richard Benyon, presented a petition of 5292 names to Parliament yesterday. more

Redwood opposes Freedom Of Information amendment Writing on his online blog, www.johnredwoodsdiary.com, the Rt. Hon John Redwood MP has called on the Official Opposition to oppose the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill following last Friday’s vote in the House of Commons. more

Redwood welcomes changes to train horns. "I hope the changes to daytime horn blowing will help a bit, but we need to review it as the new arrangements come in. The railway management could take out more whistle boards altogether where these are noisy and over the top.” more

Which laws should we scrap? - by John Redwood MP Just when each family is feeling the pinch thanks to Gordon Brown’s £1300 of extra tax compared to 1997, up pops the Chancellor apparently offering a tax cut. He seeks Middle England’s forgiveness for all those stealth taxes. more

Redwood Quizzes Government on Borrowing The Rt Hon John Redwood, MP asked the government why it costs so much more to borrow in the UK than in leading competitor economies? Is it government incompetence, or has the Bank let us down? more

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