I seed ideas which is how I believe an MP should act. MPs should work for the best outcome of the people of their constituency and for the nation.

For three decades I have campaigned for equality, justice and peace, and to tackle climate change and protect and enhance biodiversity

Helen Belcher was born in Battle Hospital in Reading, and moved to Burghfield Common aged seven. Now she's standing for election

Adrian Abbs now sits as an independent and was one of the first to throw his hat in the ring for the new constituency seat.

The government has temporarily banned permits for new incinerator plants in England which means one planned for West Berkshire could be under threat

If you snap a Ross Mackinnon stick of rock in half, there would be no surprise to find the words Margaret Thatcher stamped through him.

West Berkshire Council has stressed this does not mean the reforming of the old county council.

Olivia Bailey is Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

An independent councillor has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next MP for the new seat of Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

Carolyne Culver will be standing in Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituency.