Richard urges people to support local businesses in the run up to Christmas 7th December 2020 Richard has urged people in North East Bedfordshire to support local businesses during Small Business Saturday, recognising the vital contribution they make to... Local News
Richard raises suggestions from Year 6 Biggleswade students with the Prime Minister about the postive impact of lockdown 25th November 2020 In today's Prime Ministers Questions, Richard raised suggestions from Year 6 students at Edward Peake Church of England Middle School about the impact of... Local News
Richard's latest podcast: "Coronavirus Update" 24th November 2020 In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard focusses on the end of lockdown next week, the new tiered approach, the hopes for mass testing and the lessons... Local News
Encouraging young people to take part in Make Your Mark campaign 18th November 2020 Richard is supporting the UK Youth Parliament’s campaign to encourage young people to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the... Local News
Central Bedfordshire to receive an extra £600K and Bedford Borough to receive £364K to boost local cycling and walking infrastructure 16th November 2020 Richard has welcomed news that Central Bedfordshire is to receive an extra £600K and Bedford Borough and extra £363,750 from the Government’s Active Travel Fund... Local News
Richard's view on the Luton Air Space Consultation 11th November 2020 NATS, the air traffic services provider, and London Luton Airport (LLA) have launched a consultation on changing the arrival flightpaths into Luton Airport. The... Local News
Celebrating Parliament Week 10th November 2020 Last week, Richard took part in online events in his constituency to celebrate UK Parliament Week - an annual festival that engages people from across the UK... Local News
£1million announced to further support vulnerable children and families in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire combined this Winter 9th November 2020 Families that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and need extra support this winter with food and bills will benefit from a new £170 million scheme unveiled... Local News
Visiting Grafham Water Treatment Works 2nd November 2020 Last week Richard visited Anglian Water’s treatment works at Grafham Water. The water company has made four major investments at Grafham Water in the last 8... Local News