Richard celebrates World Book Day Thursday, 5 March, 2026 World Book Day 2026 took place on Thursday 5th March and Richard attended the charity's parliamentary event to support their mission to encourage all children to discover the fun of reading. New figures released by the Charity show that only 1 in 3 children enjoy reading and that reading for pleasure is at its lowest level since 2005. Children have told the charity that it feels like something... Local 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
Secondary schools in North East Bedfordshire to benefit from Government’s £200 million summer school programme 29th July 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that Etonbury Academy, Henlow Church of England Academy, Sandy Secondary School, St Thomas More Catholic School and... Local News
85 extra police officers recruited in Bedfordshire 29th July 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that 85 police officers have been recruited in Bedfordshire since September 2019, bringing the total number of officers up... Local News
Applications now open for the new £150 million Community Ownership Fund 27th July 2021 The UK government has launched a new £150 million Community Ownership Fund to help ensure that communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland... Local News
New consumer protections to stamp out scams and rip-offs 26th July 2021 The government has announced new consumer protections to stamp out exploitation of online customers in a new consultation on Reforming Competition and Consumer... Westminster News
