WBC
From the Leader: In Praise of Town and Parish Councils
Last Saturday, I, along with hundreds of other locals, enjoyed time off at Twyford’s Summer Fete.
3 Sep 2026
National News
Charlotte FitzGerald
Councillor “appalled” by local MP playing peacemaker after £5k donation from Exmo_20 developer
Cllr Charlotte FitzGerald has strongly criticised the local Conservative MP for planning a public meeting on the Exmo_20 development while failing to make clear to participants that he received a £5,000 donation from the site's developer
3 Sep 2026
WBC
From the Chamber: Engaging with Wokingham Borough residents
Wokingham Borough Council’s newsletters are read an incredible 6.15 million times a year. These updates span everything from ‘Moving Around The Borough’ - the weekly traffic and travel newsletter - to special updates for SEND families.
3 Sep 2026
Mid Sussex Times
Political Opinion with Alison Bennett MP: My end of summer roundup
In her weekly column, Alison Bennett, MP for Mid Sussex, discusses the last week of her Mid Sussex summer tour.
3 Sep 2026
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 3/9/2026
Having spent the last two weeks on holiday with WhatsApp messages muted and a self-imposed ban on accessing social media, I can attest to the health benefits of a ‘digital detox’,
3 Sep 2026
Lib Dems: Conservatives’ “despicable” defence plans target the most vulnerable
Responding to the Conservative Party's announcement on its plans for defence spending, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson, James MacCleary MP, said:
2 Sep 2026