Richard reports that progress is being made on firearms licensing Friday, 24 April, 2026 Last week, Richard met again with the head of Firearms Licensing for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. The signs are that the new processes and increased personnel are helping to reduce the backlog and speed up the process for new applications and renewals. Richard recorded this video giving an update on progress. Commenting after the meeting, Richard Fuller MP said: I appreciate... Local News
Government supports Central Bedfordshire Council's plan for expanded SEND provision 8th March 2023 Last week, the government announced the SEND and AP improvement plan, confirming investment in training for thousands of workers so children can get the help... Westminster News
Women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT 8th March 2023 From 1 April 2023, women prescribed HRT - the main treatment for menopause symptoms - will have access to a new scheme enabling access to a year’s worth of... Local News
Richard calls for better oversight of OFGEM and other regulators 7th March 2023 Last week in Parliament, Richard questioned the Rt Hon Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, about Ofgem and other industry... Westminster 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
