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
Government consultation on extending world-leading ivory ban to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals 19th July 2021 The government has launched an eight week consultation on extending its world-leading elephant ivory ban to protect other at risk species. Elephants are not the... Westminster News
Government boosts skills training across the country 15th July 2021 The government has announced that its successful Skills Bootcamp training programmes will be expanded across the country, offering an extra 16,000 fully funded... Westminster News
Richard speaks in the debate on the Ox-Cam Arc 14th July 2021 This week, Richard took part in the Westminster Hall Debate on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. The Oxford to Cambridge (OxCam) Arc is the name given to a cross... Local News
UK is now the fintech capital of Europe 14th July 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the UK is now the fintech capital of Europe with investment in firms hitting the highest level on record. Richard Fuller, MP... Westminster News
Prime Minister confirms move to Step 4 of the Covid Road Map on 19 July 13th July 2021 On Monday, the Prime Minister announced that Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July. Richard Fuller, MP for North East Bedfordshire... Westminster News
Government's 'Plan for Jobs' is Working 12th July 2021 It is one year since the Government’s Plan For Jobs was launched - a comprehensive and ambitious plan to help people back into work, earn more and gain the... Westminster News
Pubs to stay open later for Euro 2020 final on Sunday 8th July 2021 Licensing laws are being relaxed temporarily to allow pubs to stay open later for Sunday's Euro 2020 final. Premises will be able to stay open for an extra 45... Westminster News
Richard encourages residents to visit Bedfordshire's museums 7th July 2021 Bedfordshire Museums has produced a video to promote all the museum attractions available across the country as they welcome back visitors following the... Local News
Richard welcomes Plastic Free July 6th July 2021 This month has been designated Plastic Free July; a global effort to raise awareness and share ideas for how all of us can use less plastic and reduce pollution... Local News
