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
40,000 students will be able to study abroad through the new Turing Scheme 6th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that 40,000 students will be able to study and work abroad thanks to the government’s new Turing Scheme. Universities and schools... Westminster News
£7million to create new, flexible apprenticeships 5th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement of a new £7 million flexi-job apprenticeship scheme, where sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction... Westminster News
Richard addresses a roundtable of North East Bedfordshire businesses 4th August 2021 On Wednesday, Richard spoke to a group of local businesses and charities via a zoom call. The roundtable was organised by Natwest and was an opportunity for... Local News
More funding to help farmers tackle water pollution 3rd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government is investing an extra £17m to support farmers to reduce water and air pollution from their land. The Catchment... Westminster News
New National Disability Strategy launched 2nd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that disabled people are set to benefit from plans to upgrade job support and opportunities, housing and transport as part of a... Westminster News
Government boosts investment in active travel by 30% 2nd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement of a £338 million package to boost cycling and walking across the country, making active travel safer and easier for... Westminster News
Richard hosts East West Rail CEO on visit to 'walk the route' through North East Bedfordshire 30th July 2021 On Thursday, Richard hosted Simon Blanchflower CBE, the CEO of East West Rail (EWR) and a number of senior members of the EWR team, on a walk along the proposed... Local News
Secondary schools in North East Bedfordshire to benefit from Government’s £200 million summer school programme 29th July 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that Etonbury Academy, Henlow Church of England Academy, Sandy Secondary School, St Thomas More Catholic School and... Local News
85 extra police officers recruited in Bedfordshire 29th July 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that 85 police officers have been recruited in Bedfordshire since September 2019, bringing the total number of officers up... Local News
