Record numbers of NHS doctors and nurses in England 26th March 2021 Latest figures show that as of January 2021, there are a total of 123,813 doctors and 301,491 nurses - record numbers - working in the NHS in England. Richard... Westminster News
The Conservative Government’s New Plan for Immigration 24th March 2021 Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, today laid out the government’s plans for the biggest overhaul of the UK’s asylum system in decades. The New Plan for... Westminster News
Richard signs letter to the Chancellor asking for a cut to duty on draught beer and cider in pubs in the lead up to the lifting of restrictions 24th March 2021 Richard has signed a letter calling on the Chancellor to consider a cut to duty on draught beer and cider. Following the restrictions introduced as a result of... Westminster News
Richard contributes to the ARIA Bill debate - the UK’s new independent high risk, high reward research body 24th March 2021 Earlier this week, Richard spoke in the second reading debate of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Bill. The ARIA Bill sets out the legislative... Westminster News
Richard speaks in second reading of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 19th March 2021 This week, Richard spoke in the debate on the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill that will deliver a fair justice system that aims to restore public... Westminster News
Government launches major overhaul of UK’s audit regime 18th March 2021 The Government has launched major new reforms of the UK’s audit regime to help restore both business confidence and people’s confidence in business as we... Westminster News
Richard encourages schools in North East Bedfordshire to sign up for new Turing Scheme 15th March 2021 Richard has urged schools in his constituency to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity... Westminster News
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
