Network Rail confirms Bedford to Luton rail services will resume on Monday 29 June Friday, 26 June, 2026 On Friday evening, Richard received confirmation from Network Rail that they have now completed recovery and repair works following the train collision, with the vast majority of passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29th June. Services will not run this weekend (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June) between Bedford and London St Pancras due to planned engineering works... Local News
Richard backs Rishi to be Prime Minister 24th October 2022 Later today, nominations will close in the Conservative Party leadership election and Richard has confirmed that he is again backing Rishi Sunak to be Leader of... Westminster News
Public Order Bill passes remaining stages in House of Commons 23rd October 2022 Last week, Labour and the Liberal Democrats voted against the government's Public Order Bill to stop dangerous protest tactics, once again siding with... Local News
Richard requests that no formal decision on East West Rail be taken prior to a full public review of the business case. 23rd October 2022 As the Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire, Richard recently wrote to the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the East West Rail project and... Local News
The resignation of Liz Truss and the leadership election: Richard's views 21st October 2022 On the 20th October, Liz Truss resigned as Leader of the Conservative Party and arrangements were put in place for her successor to be chosen by the 28th... Westminster News
Richard urges people to nominate rural businesses for Countryside Alliance Awards 21st October 2022 The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination and Richard is urging the local community to get nominating. The Countryside Alliance... Westminster News
Richard responds to Westminster Hall debate on support for young people with the increased cost of living. 20th October 2022 During Tuesday's Westminster Hall debate on support for young people with the increased cost of living, Richard responded on behalf of the Government setting... Westminster News
Start Up Loans Scheme widened to help more small businesses 19th October 2022 Richard has welcomed the news that the Start Up Loans Programme has delivered 139 loans in North East Bedfordshire, worth £1,405,898 since it started 10 years... Local News
Richard welcomes bursaries of up to £27,000 for trainee teachers in boost for priority subjects 18th October 2022 Richard has welcomed the boost in tax-free bursaries and scholarships for trainee teachers in high priority subjects from next year. The Government is investing... Westminster News
Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8 November 17th October 2022 Households receiving certain DWP benefits will receive the second part of the £650 Cost of Living Payment from 8 November and continuing through to the 23... Westminster News
