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Guest Blog: Cllr Sophia James: Black Lives Matter

Councillor Sophia James was the first black woman elected to public office in Reading. She is a wonderful advocate for social justice, a campaigner...

Reading Labour Councillors disgust at failing Covid-19 test and trace system

Many Reading people in need of a Covid test are complaining that that they have only been offered slots at sites many miles away, such...

Stabbings in Forbury Gardens

As Reading's Labour Councillors we are united in grief that this tragedy could happen in the diverse, vibrant, welcoming town that we call home:...

Black Reading Labour members statement in support of justice for George Floyd

I believe that the best voices to listen to in the current situation following the murder of George Floyd are from the community affected....

Supporting our community as Deputy Mayor

While I’m looking forward to supporting the Mayor this is at a hugely difficult time for us all.I am sure that we are all...

Letter to Mr Sharma regarding Dominic Cummings

Following the events of this weekend I have written to Mr Sharma both as a resident in Reading West and as a Whitley councillor:...

Personal Protective Equipment needed now

As we move into our fourth week of lock down I am increasingly concerned about the lack of planning by the government. At every...

Covid-19 and our Community

Today I sent out my monthly 'Love Reading West' community newsletter. You can subscribe hereHere's some of what I said:"I am sure like me you...

Leaving the EU but not leaving Europe

Today is a day that for me feels very sad. I won't pretend I was always a passionate European, in fact until a few...