Save the Summer Job! Friday, 21 August, 2026 The Conservative Party has announced plans to give young people more flexibility over shift patterns and breaks and simplifying restrictions on evening working - the latest step in the Conservative Party’s campaign to save the summer job. Earlier this year, the party pledged to scrap unnecessary red tape permits required for businesses to employ young people, lift the two-hour Sunday working limit... Local News
A1 Southbound between Wyboston and Tempsford closed weekend of 12 & 13 April 2nd April 2026 The A1 Southbound between Wyboston and Tempsford will be closed for road maintenance and resurfacing from 9pm on Friday 10th April until 5am on Monday 13th... Local News
Richard again warns about pension mandation and supports Telegraph "Hands off our Pensions" campaign 2nd April 2026 Building on his previous warnings, Richard is supporting The Telegraph's campaign to stop the Government from having any say in how your pension is invested... Westminster News
East West Rail consultation opens on 14 April 2nd April 2026 Richard recently asked the transport minister if there was any sign of a business case for East West Rail. There isn't but East West Rail has announced that its... Local News
Richard attends service to commemorate crew of Second World War RAF bomber which crashed near Northill in 1942 1st April 2026 On 1 April 1942, the RAF Hudson Mk.III, AE558 crashed near Budna and last week, the community came together at St Mary Virgin, Northill, to dedicate a permanent... Local News
Join the Priority Services Register 31st March 2026 Interruptions to utility supplies can be especially worrying for people who are older, have a disability or long term illness, or rely on medical equipment... Local News
Richard visits Carlton Packaging in Kempston Rural and discusses new Employment Rights Act 30th March 2026 Richard recently visited Carlton Packaging, Europe's leading designer and supplier of smart packaging materials and processes, on the Link Logistics Park near... Local News
East Park Solar: Interested Parties Deadline 1 on 7th April! 29th March 2026 The next important deadline is coming up for anyone registered as an Interested Party with the Planning Inspectorate on East Park Solar: Tuesday 7 April. These... Local News
Richard meets with Bedfordshire Young Farmers in Parliament 27th March 2026 A number of Young Farmers from across the UK, including clubs in Bedfordshire, came to Parliament earlier this month to debate the future of farming. Richard... Local News
Labour’s fuel tax rise to hit rural communities the hardest - sign the petition 26th March 2026 Richard, along with the Leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has warned that planned increases in fuel tax will disproportionately impact rural... Local News
