Richard announces winners of his competition to find the best independent shop, best café/restaurant and best pub in North Bedfordshire Friday, 23 October, 2026 Richard has announced the winners of his competition, based on public votes: Best Pub: The Four Horsemen in Sandy. Best Independent Shop: Gilby's of Sandy Best Café/Restaurant: TPecoro in Sandy Commeting, Richard said: It was a close run thing but the worthy winner in my competition to find the best Independent Shop in North Bedfordshire goes to Gilby's of Sandy. Gilby's drew votes from across the... 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
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
