Labour Party

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

Insight given into organisations helping the elderly age with dignity in Reading

The line from Paddington to Reading was closed on Thursday evening (Peter Clifton/PA)

The line from Paddington to Reading was closed on Thursday evening (Peter Clifton/PA)

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Reading MP reflects on surviving horror train crash on 25th anniversary

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

The Reading pharma lab where pupils engage in fun science experiments

People at the vigil after the death of a junior doctor in Kolkata, India, held at Forbury Gardens in Reading. It was attended by Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, and Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

People at the vigil after the death of a junior doctor in Kolkata, India, held at Forbury Gardens in Reading. It was attended by Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, and Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Vigil held after doctor's shocking rape and murder case in India

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

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Celebration held by Reading Gurkhas for special Nepali festival

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Extension of monetary support for the most needy people welcomed

A pensioner using an electrical heater. Credit: PA

A pensioner using an electrical heater. Credit: PA

Winter Fuel Payment

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Revealed: 43,000 pensioners in Reading and beyond will lose winter fuel payments

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Fears new hospital may not be built after all as project is put 'in review'

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Petition to save winter fuel payments for '10,000' elderly pensioners in Reading

The ribbon cutting at the opening of the library at the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre in Sidmouth Street.

The ribbon cutting at the opening of the library at the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre in Sidmouth Street.

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Ukrainian Library opens in Reading to provide comfort for community

A couple in Coley have blamed parking chaos in the Wensley Road loop on a council housing

A couple in Coley have blamed parking chaos in the Wensley Road loop on a council housing

Road changes set for estate plagued by parking issues

Henley Road Cemetery in Caversham, Reading Borough. Credit: taken from article by Tevye Markson Local Democracy Reporting Service

Henley Road Cemetery in Caversham, Reading Borough. Credit: taken from article by Tevye Markson Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Allotments in Reading could be turned back into burial space

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central.

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central.

Longest serving Reading MP updates constituents on progress of government's agenda

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

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20mph speed limit for 'rat run' in university area moves closer to a reality

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

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'One Square At A Time' artistic celebration of Earley installed

Malcolm Geater, Harvey Smith and Tina Barnes speaking at a Reading planning applications committee meeting where a plan for nine homes in Emmer Green was shot down.

Malcolm Geater, Harvey Smith and Tina Barnes speaking at a Reading planning applications committee meeting where a plan for nine homes in Emmer Green was shot down.

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Plan for new homes near elderly residents in Caversham shot down

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

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Scrapping of single word Ofsted judgements welcomed in Reading after campaign

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Ed Davey (left) and Wokingham PPC Clive Jones (right) visit Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 20 October 2023 (Credit: LDRS)

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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MP weighs in on clash over hospital amid warning of painful decisions in next budget

Pauline Jorgensen (second from left) the former Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with fellow Conservatives Raj Singh, Jack Rankin (now MP for Windsor) and Ross Mackinnon.

Pauline Jorgensen (second from left) the former Conservative candidate for the Earley and Woodley constituency, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital with fellow Conservatives Raj Singh, Jack Rankin (now MP for Windsor) and Ross Mackinnon.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Clash over Royal Berkshire Hospital as concern raised about painful decisions ahead

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Rewilding for grass verges and parks in Reading covers 100 football pitches

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley with Juliette Sherratt, the chair of Woodley Lunch Brunch, which delivers lunches and activities to children.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley with Juliette Sherratt, the chair of Woodley Lunch Brunch, which delivers lunches and activities to children.

Vital work charity provides helping families in Woodley highlighted

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

Central Reading

Longest serving Reading MP reflects on the spectre of riots

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a

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Grass cutting in parks and verges in Reading reduced in rewilding efforts

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

New Reading MP calls for community cohesion in first message to readers

A car burns during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

A car burns during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Reading council leader urges people to 'think twice' over false online rumours

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

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Leaders unite to reassure communities addressing 'atmosphere of fear'

The Refugee Support Group volunteers helping their clients. The group was previously called Reading Refugee Support Group. Credit: Refugee Support Group

The Refugee Support Group volunteers helping their clients. The group was previously called Reading Refugee Support Group. Credit: Refugee Support Group

Leaders in Reading join together to call for peace in the wake of riots

An injured man is attended to during a protest in Liverpool (James Speakman/PA)

An injured man is attended to during a protest in Liverpool (James Speakman/PA)

Central Reading

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Reading leaders call for unity after scenes of disorder around the UK

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community leaders in the area.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community leaders in the area.

MP condemns far right violence and abuse in the wake of riots

Olivia Bailey, the Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Olivia Bailey, the Labour MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Conservative Party

New Reading MP addresses concerns about e-bikes and new hospital project

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

The Three Reading Labour MPs Olivia Bailey, Matt Rodda and Yuan Yang.

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First ever MP for Earley and Woodley makes it her duty to 'renew democracy'

Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project

Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project

Conservative Party

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Labour accused of 'breaking promise' over new Royal Berkshire Hospital project

A CGI of Thackeray Estate's full vision for the corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street, containing conversions to create apart-hotel rooms and a new Leonardo Hotel. Credit: Falconer Chester Hall

A CGI of Thackeray Estate's full vision for the corner of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street, containing conversions to create apart-hotel rooms and a new Leonardo Hotel. Credit: Falconer Chester Hall

Central Reading

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Changes to plan to transform busy corner of the town centre approved

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central, newly appointed parliamentary private secretary to the Minister for Northern Ireland.

Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading Central, newly appointed parliamentary private secretary to the Minister for Northern Ireland.

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Reading MP appointed to assist new minister for Northern Ireland

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Conservative Party

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Plan to move Royal Berkshire Hospital outside of Reading put to the public

Green councillors Sarah Magon and Kathryn McCann have maintained their opposition to a bus lane in London Road, Reading.

Green councillors Sarah Magon and Kathryn McCann have maintained their opposition to a bus lane in London Road, Reading.

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Dramatic debate over new bus lanes coming to Reading

The two inbound lanes in London Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The two inbound lanes in London Road, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

Central Reading

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"Difficult decisions need to be made" for travel in Reading in coming years

Olivia Bailey with her partner councillor Finn McGoldrick (Labour, Norcot).

Olivia Bailey with her partner councillor Finn McGoldrick (Labour, Norcot).

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Olivia Bailey, researcher and former aide to Sir Keir Starmer elected as MP

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Yuan Yang, the Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley with Mrs Nagra and the host of the meeting with women in Woodley. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

General Election 2024

Ex-Financial Times journalist, 33, is the UK’s first Chinese-born MP

Labour MP candidates Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds, Olivia Bailey, Yuan Yang and Matt Rodda with the Labour Battle Bus at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Labour MP candidates Chris Bryant, Anneliese Dodds, Olivia Bailey, Yuan Yang and Matt Rodda with the Labour Battle Bus at Shinfield Studios. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

Protecting Reading FC and Reading Gaol top priorities for Reading MP Matt Rodda

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, now the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley.

Conservative Party

Labour narrowly win first ever general election contest in Earley and Woodley

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Reading election campaign kicks off.

Central Reading

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Clean sweep as Labour wins all three Reading constituencies

Adam Gillman from TUSC and Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Reading Central at the general election count.

Adam Gillman from TUSC and Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Reading Central at the general election count.

Central Reading

IN PICTURES: the excitement of the election count for Reading Central

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough

Central Reading

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Matt Rodda Labour MP taken aback as he wins Reading Central with huge majority

Six of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary candidates at the general election hustings at Pangbourne College. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Six of the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary candidates at the general election hustings at Pangbourne College. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Labour Party wins first contest in Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Central Reading

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Matt Rodda regains seat in parliament as Reading Central proves stronghold for Labour

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Matt Rodda, newly elected Labour MP for Reading Central, celebrates with Labour Reading Borough Councillors and party activists.

Conservative Party

General Election 2024: Labour wins Reading Central with 12,000 vote majority

A street in the Old Power Station development on the south bank of the River Thames will be named after former Mayor Bet Tickner.

A street in the Old Power Station development on the south bank of the River Thames will be named after former Mayor Bet Tickner.

Central Reading

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Street name assigned for new flats development at Reading riverside

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

Olivia Bailey, a Labour candidate for the new Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency. Credit: Olivia Bailey

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Meet Olivia Bailey, Labour candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Pauline Jorgensen Conservative parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, at the Hall Farm site for 4,500 homes with councillors Rebecca and Charles Margetts.

Conservative Party

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Clash over 4,500 new homes on farmland south of M4

142-144 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading. Credit: Councillor Micky Leng

142-144 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading. Credit: Councillor Micky Leng

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Former bike store and coffee shop to become shops and flats

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

General Election 2024

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Meet Yuan Yang, 33 year-old Labour candidate for Earley and Woodley MP seat

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, with business owners at the Rustic Cafe in Maiden Place, Lower Earley.

Rachel Reeves, Labour pick for chancellor, with Yuan Yang, parliamentary candidate for Earley and Woodley, with business owners at the Rustic Cafe in Maiden Place, Lower Earley.

General Election 2024

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Labour chancellor quizzed on work life balance for mums, business rents and taxes

Voting. Credit: Stock Image acquired from Reading Borough Council

Voting. Credit: Stock Image acquired from Reading Borough Council

General Election

Reading voters implored to bring photo ID ahead of polling day