Richard arranges public meeting with GTR Chief for Sandy and Biggleswade station commuters: Thursday 5 March 7.30pm Thursday, 26 February, 2026 The Govia Thameslink (GTR) train service on the Peterborough to Horsham line has seen significant issues over recent years, culminating in the unprecedented levels of disruption during the summer months of 2025. Since 2020, Richard has held many meetings and shared written communications with members of the GTR management team to push for measures that would improve the service, including... Local News
Healthwatch launches Bedford Borough Priorities Survey 6th March 2023 Every year Healthwatch Bedford Borough conduct a survey to decide which areas of health and social care they should focus their work on over the coming year... Local News
Richard welcomes constituents nominated for the Green Heart Hero Awards to Parliament 5th March 2023 Last week, Richard attended the Climate Coalition's Green Heart Hero Awards celebration in Parliament. The awards celebrate the incredible work happening up and... Local News
Richard celebrates World Book Day 2nd March 2023 This week, Richard joined a Parliamentary drop-in to champion reading for pleasure in North East Bedfordshire for World Book Day on Thursday 2 March. Every year... Local News
Windsor Framework agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework, agreed by Rishi Sunak and European Commission President this week, rebalances the Protocol, restores the consent of all communities and... Westminster News
Energy Bills Support Scheme now open for households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier 28th February 2023 The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Fund (EBSS AF) is now live for households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier who aren’t... Local News
Richard takes part in Sharnbrook Academy's 'Destinations Fortnight' 28th February 2023 Last week, Richard spoke to Sixth Formers at Sharnbrook Academy about careers in politics as part of Destinations Fortnight - two week of events, talks and... Local News
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 27th February 2023 The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 come into force on Monday 27 February. It means that 16 and 17 year olds will no longer be allowed to... Westminster News
Richard holds a surgery in Everton 26th February 2023 Last week, Richard held a drop-in surgery at Everton Village Hall. Drop-in surgeries provide an opportunity for local residents to raise an issue with Richard... Local News
Richard welcomes additional £5.3million of Household Support Fund for vulnerable residents in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire 23rd February 2023 Richard Fuller has welcomed the government announcement that the Household Support Fund for Local Authorities across England has been extended. Bedford Borough... Local News
