Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police 15th March 2021 Richard has welcomed new legislation that will deliver a fair justice system to restore public confidence and fulfil the government's manifesto commitment to... Westminster News
Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 12th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to tackle unauthorised encampments. The new... Westminster News
Richard encourages more small businesses to take advantage of the Kickstart Scheme 9th March 2021 In February, the government made it even simpler for employers of all sizes to join the Kickstart Scheme by removing the limit requiring they create a minimum... Westminster News
Richard comments on Nurses' Pay 8th March 2021 During an Urgent Question to the Minister in the House of Commons on Monday regarding nurses' pay, Richard said that hundreds of thousands had lost their jobs... Westminster News
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing 8th March 2021 As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, Richard has welcomed the announcement that businesses of all sizes, including those with... Westminster News
£79 million to boost mental health support for children and young people 5th March 2021 With schools in England reopening today, Richard has welcomed the announcement that mental health services for children and young people will be given a boost... Westminster News
Chancellor listens to Richard's call for a Green Savings Bond 3rd March 2021 Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement in today's Budget that a Green Savings Bond will be introduced, something which he has been campaigning for... Westminster News
Budget protects jobs and livelihoods as we build our future economy 3rd March 2021 Richard has welcomed the Spring Budget which provides billions of pounds to support businesses and families through the pandemic, delivers on the Conservatives’... Westminster News
Richard signs cross-party letter to the PM calling for help for the wedding industry 2nd March 2021 Richard has today signed a cross-party letter calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent action to help the wedding industry. Although weddings will be... Westminster News