Reading Conservative Group Leader Cllr Jeanette Skeats has thanked all involved in the Reading East election campaign. Across the Reading Borough Wards there was a 4% swing from Labour to Conservatives and in some of Labour's key heartland wards the swing was even larger.

Reading East Conservatives are celebrating Rob Wilson’s great victory and are delighted that he will continue to represent Reading East as our MP in Westminster for a third term.

The election campaign has been in full swing this week following the dissolution of Parliament and Rob has been out and about in Reading East, knocking on doors and speaking to local residents. He has been greatly encouraged by the reaction on the doorstep and many residents support the Conservatives.

Caversham ward Conservative candidate Claire McDonald has questioned the Labour-led Reading Council about the effectiveness and safety of the new mini roundabouts in the centre of Caversham.

We are delighted to announce the Conservative team of Reading Borough candidates for the north of the river wards for the 7th May local elections.

Cllr David Stevens explains why Conservatives oppose Labour's 1.99% increase in council tax for Reading residents.

Conservative Education lead Cllr Isobel Ballsdon writes about the Reading Council budget debated at yesterday's meeting.

Last week Labour-run Reading Borough Council (RBC) was slammed by Ofsted for failing primary school children, with over a quarter of pupils not receiving a good education. 

This reduction comes on top of a 5% reduction last year making a combined 8% reduction over the two years. 

Two impressive victories for Reading East Conservatives when Alison Swaddle was elected to the Borough and David Stares to the Woodley Town Council.