Richard's reaction to the Budget Thursday, 29 October, 2026 On Wednesday, Chancellor John Healey delivered the 2026 Budget. Richard Fuller MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury recorded this reaction video and commented: We needed a Budget that confronted the serious issues facing our country. We didn’t get one. This was a Budget that kicked the can down the road. The Chancellor chose not to cut the spiralling welfare bill. Non-pensioner welfare... 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
300,000 hectares of habitat to be restored across England 7th January 2022 This week, the Government unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, supporting... Westminster News
Local constituent releases short film on Bedfordshire wildlife 7th January 2022 Richard Fuller, MP for North East Bedfordshire, has welcomed a recent short movie created by film-maker and local constituent, Don Weerasirie, The short video... Local News
Central Bedfordshire Council launches Consultation on 2022 Budget 6th January 2022 Central Bedfordshire Council is holding a consultation to seek people's views on their draft budget for 2022. The consultation can be accessed here. Richard... Local News
New legislation announced to tackle hare coursing 5th January 2022 The government has this week announced plans to to tackle the cruel and barbaric practice of hare coursing in amendments tabled to the Police, Crime, Sentencing... Westminster News