I have listened to the Prime Minister's speech this morning. I welcome the renewed energy and ideas. However, I have reluctantly concluded that this morning’s speech was too little too late.

Wishing Sikhs across the UK and around the world a very happy #Vaisakhi

This Thursday (19 March), residents in seven Maidenhead wards will have the chance to vote on whether to adopt the Maidenhead Neighbourhood Plan. The plan will help guide how the town grows and develops 👉 rbwm.gov.uk/news/2026/reside…

ਅੱਜ ਮੋਹਾਲੀ ਵਿਖੇ Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026 ਦੇ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਿਰਕਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਦੇਸ਼-ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ ਤੋਂ ਪਹੁੰਚੇ ਉਦਯੋਗਪਤੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਨਿਵੇਸ਼ਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਵਿਸਥਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਵਿਚਾਰ-ਚਰਚਾ ਕੀਤੀ। ਸਮਿਟ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਐਗਰੋ ਇੰਡਸਟਰੀਜ਼, ਫੂਡ ਪ੍ਰੋਸੈਸਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਕਈ ਉਭਰਦੇ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਬ੍ਰੇਨਸਟਾਰਮਿੰਗ ਹੋਈ। ਸਾਡਾ ਮਕਸਦ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਨੂੰ ਇੰਡਸਟਰੀ ਨਾਲ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਨਵੇਂ ਮੌਕੇ ਪੈਦਾ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾਣ। ਸਾਡਾ ਮੁੱਖ ਟੀਚਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਵੇਸ਼, ਉਦਯੋਗ ਅਤੇ ਰੁਜ਼ਗਾਰ ਦਾ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ। ਖੇਤਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਗਲੋਬਲ ਮਾਰਕੀਟ ਤੱਕ, ਪੰਜਾਬ ਹੁਣ ਤਰੱਕੀ ਦੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਰਸਤੇ ‘ਤੇ ਅੱਗੇ ਵੱਧ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ------------ Today in Mohali, attended a session of the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026 and engaged in meaningful discussions with industrialists and investors from across the country. The summit witnessed focused brainstorming on agro-industries, food processing, and several emerging sectors. Our vision is to integrate Punjab’s strong agricultural base with industry, creating sustainable opportunities for farmers and empowering the youth with new avenues of growth and employment. In the coming days, Punjab will continue to emerge as a key hub for investment, industry, and job creation. From farms to global markets, Punjab is steadily advancing on a new path of economic growth, innovation, and global engagement. ------------- आज मोहाली में Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit 2026 के सेशन में शिरकत की और देश-विदेश से पहुंचे उद्योगपतियों और निवेशकों के साथ विस्तृत चर्चा की। समिट के दौरान एग्रो इंडस्ट्रीज़, फूड प्रोसेसिंग और कई अन्य उभरते क्षेत्रों को लेकर मंथन किया गया। हमारा उद्देश्य पंजाब की कृषि शक्ति को उद्योग से जोड़कर किसानों और युवाओं के लिए नए अवसर पैदा करना है। हमारा मुख्य लक्ष्य पंजाब को निवेश, उद्योग और रोजगार का मजबूत केंद्र बनाना है। खेतों से ग्लोबल मार्केट तक, पंजाब अब तरक्की और निवेश के नए रास्ते पर तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है।

Good to catch up with Vince Cable discussing his book Eclipsing the West. Clear message: global power is shifting. Stronger UK India links will be key for future growth.

BREAKING: The US has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and flown him out of the country, says Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social. Follow live 🔗 trib.al/itY4578 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube

Zohran Mamdani walked off after his inauguration today to ‘Gaddi Red Challenger’ by Toronto-based Punjabi artist Babbulicious – a flex-heavy Punjabi pop track about cruising in a red Dodge Challenger, blasting speakers, and repping where you’re from. The song’s hook declares “the guy lives in New York,” with the bridge name-checking different NYC neighborhoods. Zohran Mamdani is South Asian and Muslim himself. And Punjabi, Muslim, and South Asian voters, especially in Queens and Brooklyn, form a vital part of his coalition.

Enjoy free travel on buses in the Royal Borough ahead of Christmas! Step on board free of charge for journeys starting in the borough - perfect for family outings, visiting events or festive shopping! Available on 6 December 2025, and continued on 13 and 20 December.

Attached is my letter to the @RachelReevesMP ahead of the Budget. Local businesses in @rbwm need real support for fairer rates, stronger skills funding and help unlocking brownfield sites. Raised this at MTF this week and also with the Treasury.

@AmazonUK should work with Bray Parish and RBWM before making any plans, it makes sense to use empty car parks close to the site rather than tarmacking and carving up the Greenbelt.

School admissions are now open for students starting school or moving up to junior school. Parents/carers can now register to apply through the portal to start the application process. The closing date is 15 January 2026. For more info, please visit orlo.uk/bDoXp

What does a healthier Royal Borough mean to you? 💚 Help shape the direction of the borough's new Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy ☑️ Online consultation. Ends 7 Dec ☑️ Easy read versions of the strategy & questions also available to download 👉🏼 orlo.uk/0roZF

Today marks Remembrance Sunday, a time to remember and honour the brave troops who gave their lives in two world wars and other conflicts. Civic Services are to be held in both Windsor and Maidenhead today starting at 10.50am. For more info, please visit orlo.uk/JXZF9

Garden in Bloom winners were recognised for their hard work in growing beautiful and lush gardens - great for the environment and brightens up the environment! Below we have Bannard Road in Boyn Hil, Priors Road in Clewer and Dedworth West and Horseguards Drive from St Mary’s.

Community projects to support health and wellbeing across the borough can apply for next round of innovation funding until Sunday 9 November as part of the #RBWMInnovationFund To find out more, read success stories and make an application, please visit👉 orlo.uk/3acDL

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant. We will miss him terribly.

Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people. We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.

#Maidenhead wins: @rbwm Maidenhead Development Management Committee Approved yesterday regeneration of this St Mary’s Walk site approved after 16 yrs derelict. £88.7m GVA, 500 jobs, £900k rates, plus art, safer streets & footfall.