Theresa attacks strike action

On 10 January, RMT guards and train drivers at First Great Western voted overwhelmingly to strike over disputes on breakdowns in industrial relations and the use of managers to guard and drive trains. Theresa May said, “I am dismayed that aft...

Bevin boys badge

Theresa May is looking for surviving Bevin Boys in the area to come forward to claim a unique veterans badge as a tribute to their sacrifices during and after the Second World War. The Bevin Boys scheme was introduced in 1943 by the Minister ...

Campainging for broadband in Waltham St Lawrence

Theresa May has launched a campaign in Parliament to bring broadband to Waltham St Lawrence. Households in the village are in the 0.2 per cent of households in the country who still can’t receive broadband internet. Residents have long campaign...

Guarantee on Crossrail

Theresa May has obtained significant guarantees from the Government about the impact of Crossrail on Maidenhead and Twyford. Speaking in the House of Commons, Theresa argued that the Crossrail line should be extended to Reading saying that “if ...

Good news on Sandford farm

Theresa May has welcomed the decision made by Wokingham Borough Council to turn down plans to build a combined residential and business complex on the Sandford Farm landfill site. The proposal, which had included plans for 150 new retirement ...

Your train service needs you!

What do you think about FGW’s new timetable? What would you want to change? If you think there are still problems with the timetable you have an opportunity to improve it for next year. But you need to act quickly: FGW begin planning the Dece...

Theresa congratulates local primary schools

Theresa May MP has congratulated primary schools in the Maidenhead constituency following the publication of the 2007 Key Stage 2 Achievement and Attainment Tables. The data shows that of the 25 local schools that reported results, 19 scored ...

Theresa supports Wokingham fair trade campaign

Theresa May MP recently lent her support to the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) by attending their information stand at the Twyford branch of Waitrose. Theresa took the opportunity to learn more about fairly traded goods and the work of WF...

Theresa presses new train chief for more improvements

Theresa May recently met the new Managing Director of First Great Western Andrew Haines to discuss the current problems with the train service from Paddington to Maidenhead and Twyford and the impact of the new December timetable. Theresa sai...

Theresa supports local charity’s parliamentary event

Theresa May MP backed efforts to raise awareness of rheumatoid arthritis at a highly successful drop-in event recently held by local charity National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) at the House of Commons. Speaking at the event organised...