Richard comments on Infected Blood Inquiry 24th May 2024 Richard was in Central Hall, Westminster, on Monday afternoon to hear directly remarks from Sir Brian Langstaff at the conclusion of his inquiry into the... Westminster News
Richard calls for higher rate tax threshold to be raised 8th May 2024 During the Finance Bill debate last month, Richard called on the government to raise the 40% threshold at which the higher rate of income tax is paid. Richard's... Westminster News
Richard asks Church Commissioner about sale of church land 6th May 2024 Last week in Parliament, Richard asked whether the Church of England provides guidance to parishes on the sale of land where there is local opposition to that... Local NewsWestminster News
Greenpeace holds plastics event in Parliament 5th May 2024 Last week, Richard joined Greenpeace in Parliament to support efforts for a global plastics target to wean us off unnecessary plastics production. The event... Westminster News
Richard meets with East Anglian Air Ambulance 4th May 2024 The East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity is an incredibly important charity that covers Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a... Local NewsWestminster News
Richard asks Environment Minister questions on water management including making water companies statutory consultees in planning applications 2nd May 2024 Issues of water management in North Bedfordshire are a serious and growing matter. The effects of changing rainfall patterns, the rapid growth in housing and... Local NewsWestminster News
Crackdown on retail crime announced 2nd May 2024 Serial or abusive shoplifters will face tougher punishments as the Prime Minister sets out tough new action to crack down on retail crime and protect UK... Westminster News
Richard comments on Safety of Rwanda Bill becoming law 29th April 2024 Last week, the Safety of Rwanda Act received Royal Assent. This means that after months of delay from Labour and their members in the House of Lords, the... Westminster News
In Finance Bill debate, Richard calls for the Government to provide a “scoring” for the payment of settlement to infected blood victims 26th April 2024 This past weekend the Sunday Times launched its campaign for a full and fair settlement of the scandal involving contaminated blood under the headline... Local NewsWestminster News