RBH Bombshell sneaked out under the cover of 'Suitgate' Wednesday, 25 September, 2024 On Friday (Friday 20 September) the Labour Government published the terms of reference for the review of the New Hospitals Programme. "Given the terms of reference have been published in silence, on a Friday afternoon, ahead of Labour Party Conference, I imagine it will be an open and shut review, aimed at shutting down a Conservative Party initiative to build 40 new hospitals across the country... Westminster News
Out talking to residents in Shinfield 24th August 2023 We were out talking to residents in Shinfield on Thursday. we met quite a few people who knew Pauline having previously lived in Earley or having been members... Local News
Out talking to residents in Fairwater Drive Woodley 15th August 2023 Pauline Jorgensen and a Conservative team were out in Woodley talking to residents with Laura Blumenthal the Conservative ward councillor. Many residents were... Local News
Litter Bin service cuts delayed thanks to the Conservatives 8th August 2023 Following a Lib Dem press release where the Exec Member Ian Shenton announced that the Wokingham Borough litter bin service would be slashed, Conservative... Local News
Lib Dem Motion - more meaningless badge collecting 8th August 2023 Wokingham Borough Conservative Group have questioned why Liberal Democrats brought a vague motion to Council in support of a policy the Council is already... Local News
We Need Actions Not Words on Violence Against Women and Girls 3rd August 2023 ‘Deeds not words’ was the suffragettes’ motto. If they updated it, it would probably read ‘Action not virtue signalling’. It isn’t as snappy but it shows... Local News
Lib Dem leader admits error over bin closures - Bracknell News 1st August 2023 Following a question from Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, leader of the Conservative group on Wokingham Borough and parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, the... Media
STOP PRESS - WBC Decision to reduce litter bins not made correctly 12th July 2023 Conservatives have been challenging the ridiculous Lib Dem decision to reduce litter bin emptying and remove bins, which the LD exec member announced on 6th of... Local News
Parking increases, a false economy 6th July 2023 Last week, the Labour Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council announced a review into parking charges across the city. She said that the review would take... Local News
The right homes in the right places 30th June 2023 Pauline Jorgensen recently spoke to Housing Minister Felicity Buchan about how central Government housing numbers have not worked for Wokingham Borough. Pauline... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News