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
Broadband rollout trial through UK’s water pipes to target hard-to-reach homes in rural areas 10th August 2021 The government has announced a three-year trial to accelerate the rollout of broadband and mobile signal to rural areas using water pipes, while also reducing... Westminster News
Landmark insurance scheme for live events announced 9th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that the live events industry is to be protected by a £750 million Government-backed insurance scheme, giving the music... Westminster News
40,000 students will be able to study abroad through the new Turing Scheme 6th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that 40,000 students will be able to study and work abroad thanks to the government’s new Turing Scheme. Universities and schools... Westminster News
£7million to create new, flexible apprenticeships 5th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement of a new £7 million flexi-job apprenticeship scheme, where sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction... Westminster News
Richard addresses a roundtable of North East Bedfordshire businesses 4th August 2021 On Wednesday, Richard spoke to a group of local businesses and charities via a zoom call. The roundtable was organised by Natwest and was an opportunity for... Local News
More funding to help farmers tackle water pollution 3rd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government is investing an extra £17m to support farmers to reduce water and air pollution from their land. The Catchment... Westminster News
New National Disability Strategy launched 2nd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that disabled people are set to benefit from plans to upgrade job support and opportunities, housing and transport as part of a... Westminster News
Government boosts investment in active travel by 30% 2nd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement of a £338 million package to boost cycling and walking across the country, making active travel safer and easier for... Westminster News
Richard hosts East West Rail CEO on visit to 'walk the route' through North East Bedfordshire 30th July 2021 On Thursday, Richard hosted Simon Blanchflower CBE, the CEO of East West Rail (EWR) and a number of senior members of the EWR team, on a walk along the proposed... Local News
