Richard visits DS Smith Packaging in Blunham Friday, 1 May, 2026 Richard returned to DS Smith near Blunham last week to see the latest developments at the packaging plant. Richard Fuller MP said: Of the twenty DS Smith sites across the UK and Ireland, the Blunham facility is one of four high volume production sites handling over 220 million square metres of cardboard every year. That's enough to wrap almost 2 and a half times around the world. Another statistic... Local News
Further easing of Covid restrictions confirmed for 12 April 8th April 2021 The Prime Minister confirmed this week that the roadmap is on track and planned easements can go ahead. Significant parts of the indoor economy and further... Westminster News
New legal duties on water companies and government to reduce the amount of sewage discharged into our waterways 8th April 2021 Measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers from storm overflows will be put into law to improve the quality of water in our rivers. During wet weather... Westminster News
Richard's views on vaccine passports 7th April 2021 Richard sets out his views on vaccine passports (or “Covid status certificates”): I am not supportive of the Government’s early draft ideas for domestic vaccine... Opinions
Cleaning up tobacco litter 7th April 2021 The government is considering measures to make tobacco companies reduce litter caused by their products to protect the environment and save local councils money... Westminster News
Free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing available to everyone from 9 April 7th April 2021 Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April. Rapid testing has so far been available to those most at risk... Westminster News
Free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs 6th April 2021 The government has launched hundreds of new qualifications ensuring adults without A Levels, an advanced technical diploma or equivalent have the opportunity to... Westminster News
New Victims’ Code comes into force 5th April 2021 A new Victims’ Code came into force on 1 April that will give victims of crime better support from the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies... Westminster News
£163,461 funding boost to support cultural and heritage sites in North East Bedfordshire 4th April 2021 North East Bedfordshire will receive £163,461 to support cultural and heritage organisations, including local landmark, Moggerhanger Park, as they reopen and... Local News
Richard encourages residents to take part in the consultation on the next stage of the East West Rail project 1st April 2021 East West Rail (EWR) has launched a new consultation into the next stage of the project for the new rail link from Bedford to Cambridge. Commenting on the... Local News
