Save the Summer Job! Friday, 21 August, 2026 The Conservative Party has announced plans to give young people more flexibility over shift patterns and breaks and simplifying restrictions on evening working - the latest step in the Conservative Party’s campaign to save the summer job. Earlier this year, the party pledged to scrap unnecessary red tape permits required for businesses to employ young people, lift the two-hour Sunday working limit... Local News
Temporary Closure of Upper Caldecote Post Office 11th August 2026 Due to a requirement for extensive renovations, the Post Office have informed Richard of the planned temporary closure of the branch in Upper Caldecote, 40... Local News
Richard addresses the City on the Conservative Party's fiscal & public spending context for growth 10th August 2026 Richard recently addressed a roundtable of TheCityUK members about the Conservative Party’s approach to fiscal responsibility and the role of financial and... Westminster News
Central Bedfordshire Council Consultation on Local Plan 6th August 2026 The consultation on submitted sites as part of the new Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Local Plan is now open and will run until 17 August 2026. CBC is... Local News
Richard reacts to Chancellor's plans to borrow even more 5th August 2026 This week, newspapers reported that the new Chancellor, John Healey, was looking at possibly raising billions of pounds in extra borrowing by using flexibility... Westminster News
Richard speaks in debate on financial inclusion for young people 5th August 2026 Just before the House of Commons rose for summer recess, Richard took part in a Westminster Hall debate on improving financial inclusion for young people... Westminster News
A1 Southbound closed this weekend 4th August 2026 National Highways have communicated that the A1 southbound between Wyboston and Tempsford will be closed overnight from 9pm Friday 7th to 5am Monday 10th August... Local News
Richard enjoys the Bromham Show 3rd August 2026 Richard recently attended the Bromham Village Show - an annual community event in the village which includes main arena attractions and a wide range of other... Local News
Kemi sets out how she is recruiting serious people with real-world experience 2nd August 2026 Earlier this year, Kemi Badenoch wrote a piece on The Telegraph entitled 'This Z-list Labour Parliament is everything that’s wrong with British politics'... Westminster News
Richard launches competition to find the best pub, restaurant/café and independent shop in North Beds - nominate your favourites now! 31st July 2026 Richard has launched a competition to find the best local business in his North Bedfordshire constituency - nominated and voted by local residents. Launching he... Local News
