‘Immigration bill categorises carers as low-skilled workers’
THE LEADER of the Reading and Wokingham branch of the Women's Equality Party is calling on local MPs not to support the latest Immigration Bill. Today the bill — which...
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Shadow home secretary pays his respects to Forbury Gardens terror victims on visit to Reading
THE SHADOW home secretary said that he wanted to come to Reading to show respect to those who had lost their lives in Saturday’s attacks, and also to thank police...
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‘I’m sorry for linking Forbury terror with Black Lives Matter’ says Wokingham council leader
COUNCIL leader John Halsall has apologised for a Facebook post that linked the murder of three men in Reading on Saturday night with the Black Lives Matter movement. On Sunday,...
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Wokingham flags flown at half-mast to honour memory of George Floyd
FLAGS across Wokingham borough are being flown at half-mast in memory of George Floyd. Today marks a month since he was choked to death by police officers in the United...
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Residents invited to take part in BAME survey to help tackle racism across Wokingham borough
WOKINGHAM Borough Council has launched a survey to hear from residents about their experiences of racism. They are also asking if there are any monuments, places or road names which...
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Matt Rodda makes heartfelt tribute to Reading during Parliament’s emergency debate into terror attack
AN EMERGENCY debate into the Reading Terrorist Attack saw Reading East MP Matt Rodda praise the work of the emergency services while sharing his sorrow at the tragic events. The...
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PARLIAMENT is to hold a minute’s silence in honour of the three people who were killed in the terrorist attack in Reading. The speaker of the House of Commons, Sir...
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Sir John Redwood calls on constituents to play their part in coronavirus recovery
THE ECONOMIC recovery from the coronavirus will rely in part on people getting back to the shops, pubs and restaurants. Sir John Redwood has set out some ideas in a...
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Education Secretary pays tribute to the ‘amazing impact’ of Holt School teacher James Furlong
“We have heard so many young people talk about the amazing impact James had on their lives and the real appreciation they felt and the loss that they now feel.”...
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WESTMINSTER DIARY: A new marker
The opening of non-essential shops this week has provided a new marker in the fight against Covid-19. While opinions are split on the gradual easing of lockdown, the Government continues...
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