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
Richard facilitates East West Rail meeting with the Rail Minister for residents and parish councils affected by Route E 16th March 2021 There have been a number of issues raised in recent weeks regarding the process around the selection of the preferred route option, Route E, for East West Rail... Local News
Richard encourages schools in North East Bedfordshire to sign up for new Turing Scheme 15th March 2021 Richard has urged schools in his constituency to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity... Westminster News
Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police 15th March 2021 Richard has welcomed new legislation that will deliver a fair justice system to restore public confidence and fulfil the government's manifesto commitment to... Westminster News
Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 12th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to tackle unauthorised encampments. The new... Westminster News
Richard raises the lack of flexible train tickets for travellers from Arlesey, Sandy and Biggleswade stations 11th March 2021 In Transport questions today, Richard raised with the Minister the lack of flexible tickets available to those who travel from Arlesey, Sandy and Biggleswade... Local News
Central Bedfordshire Launches Consultation on Active Travel plans 11th March 2021 Central Bedfordshire has opened a consultation to obtain views from residents, businesses and members of the local community on an active travel scheme proposal... Local News
Richard encourages more small businesses to take advantage of the Kickstart Scheme 9th March 2021 In February, the government made it even simpler for employers of all sizes to join the Kickstart Scheme by removing the limit requiring they create a minimum... Westminster News
Richard comments on Nurses' Pay 8th March 2021 During an Urgent Question to the Minister in the House of Commons on Monday regarding nurses' pay, Richard said that hundreds of thousands had lost their jobs... Westminster News
£539,000 funding boost to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire 8th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that the Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife... Local News
