Register by 10th March to attend Planning Inspectorate public hearings on East Park Energy solar plant Friday, 6 March, 2026 The East Park Energy proposal is on such a massive scale that it is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), which needs to go through a specific type of planning application requiring a Development Consent Order (DCO) with a decision ultimately made by at least one Secretary of State. The next stage in the process is the Examination stage, which includes issue specific... Local News
Richard welcomes the news that care home residents can be reunited with families before Christmas 2nd December 2020 Richard has welcomed the confirmation that additional coronavirus testing and PPE are to be made available to the families of care home residents to enable them... Westminster News
Richard welcomes Agriculture Transition Plan 1st December 2020 Richard has welcomed the Government’s Agricultural Transition Plan which will transform the way farmers are supported in the most significant change to farming... Westminster News
UK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration 30th November 2020 The UK has signed an agreement with the French Government to tackle illegal migrant activity in the Channel – the latest step forward in our shared mission to... Westminster News
Pressing home the importance of incentives for those who invest in and support businesses 25th November 2020 Today the Chancellor presented his Spending Review to the House of Commons which sets out the government's spending for the year ahead. After his speech... Westminster News
Richard raises suggestions from Year 6 Biggleswade students with the Prime Minister about the postive impact of lockdown 25th November 2020 In today's Prime Ministers Questions, Richard raised suggestions from Year 6 students at Edward Peake Church of England Middle School about the impact of... Local News
My views on MPs' pay 25th November 2020 Over recent weeks, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has been considering whether to grant a pay rise to MPs. The decision whether to... Westminster News
Richard's latest podcast: "Coronavirus Update" 24th November 2020 In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard focusses on the end of lockdown next week, the new tiered approach, the hopes for mass testing and the lessons... Local News
Richard welcomes Trade Agreement with Canada 23rd November 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada... Westminster News
Largest investment in our nation’s defence since the end of the Cold War 20th November 2020 Richard has welcomed new defence funding which will help protect our country and bring tens of thousands of jobs to every corner of the Union of the UK. This... Westminster News
