A Christmas Message from Richard Saturday, 20 December, 2025 Richard has recorded a Christmas message for constituents of North Bedfordshire, wishing them a Merry Christmas. Richard's Christmas message can be watched at https://youtu.be/V-v1icfsezo?si=KbfklCg-tTBEq-XL Local News
Plant a Tree for the Jubilee 17th August 2021 The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a tree planting initiative inviting everyone to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee" to create a legacy in honour of The Queen’s... Local News
New ban on the import and export of detached shark fins 17th August 2021 The UK will go further than any other country to stop the cruel practice of shark finning, thanks to new legislation set to ban the import and export of shark... Westminster News
£232 million investment to support GB and Northern Ireland athletes path to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games 16th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that the Government will provide £232 million to support Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes prepare for the Paris 2024... Westminster News
Self-isolation ended for double-jabbed people and under-18s 16th August 2021 From Monday 16 August, self-isolation requirements have ended for double-jabbed people and under-18s in England and Northern Ireland. Close contacts of positive... Westminster News
Visa free travel for short term tours for UK musicians and performers 15th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that 19 EU Member States have confirmed UK musicians and performers do not need visas or work permits for short-term tours. These... Westminster News
UK economy grew by 4.8% in second quarter 13th August 2021 Richard has welcomed latest official figures which show the UK economy grew by 4.8 per cent in the second quarter (April to June) of 2021 following the easing... Westminster News
Richard urges constituents to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit 12th August 2021 Latest research from Age UK shows that over a million pensioner households who are eligible for Pension Credit are failing to take up this benefit. That amounts... Westminster News
Consultation opens on plans for new Local Nature Recovery strategies 11th August 2021 Richard has urged local communities to help shape the natural world around them by taking part in a new government consultation on plans for new Local Nature... Westminster News
Richard encourages local businesses to apply for prestigious award 10th August 2021 The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise (QAE) are the most prestigious UK business awards, designed to recognise and encourage outstanding achievements in the fields... Westminster News
