Richard enjoys Clapham Show Thursday, 27 August, 2026 Last Sunday, Richard dropped into the annual Clapham Village Show. Speaking afterwards, he said: What a fun afternoon at the Clapham Village Show last weekend! A huge well done to everyone involved in putting on such a brilliant community event. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to people, visiting the stalls and, of course, having a go at the human fruit machine run by the wonderful Clapham Belles WI... Local News
TV licence fee frozen for two years 18th January 2022 This week in Parliament, Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries announced the TV licence fee will remain at £159 until 2024 and then rise in line with inflation for... Westminster News
16-17 year olds in England now able to get their COVID-19 booster vaccine 17th January 2022 From Monday 17 January, 16 and 17-year-olds can book their Covid-19 booster jab – ensuring they can top-up their immunity this winter and keep themselves and... Westminster News
Richard holds a drop-in surgery in Sharnbrook 16th January 2022 On Friday, Richard held a drop-in surgery at Sharnbrook Village Hall. Speaking after the event, Richard said: I am very grateful to the many constituents who... Local News
Economy grew by 0.9% in November 14th January 2022 Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show that GDP grew by 0.9% in November and is now 0.7% above its pre-pandemic peak... Westminster News
Number 10 Gatherings 14th January 2022 I understand the anger and disappointment felt by many people at allegations of gatherings in Downing Street during the pandemic, especially as we have all made... Opinions
Self-isolation period to be reduced to 5 days from Monday 17 January 13th January 2022 In a statement to the House of Commons on Thursday, the Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, announced that from Monday 17 January, the self-isolation period in... Westminster News
Richard asks Minister to conduct a review into the Coronavirus Test Device Approvals process 13th January 2022 During Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Questions in the House of commons on Tuesday, Richard asked the Parliamentary Under... Westminster News
Richard speaks in the debate on the Charter for Budget Responsibility 11th January 2022 On Monday, MPs debated the “Charter for Budget Responsibility”. In the Charter, the Government sets out how its management of the public finances operates. The... Westminster News
Confirmatory PCR tests temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results 11th January 2022 From Tuesday 11 January in England, people who receive positive lateral flow device (LFD) test results for coronavirus (COVID-19) will be required to self... Westminster News
