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
Consultation launched on exams and assessments in 2022 20th July 2021 The Department for Education and Ofqual are seeking views from students, parents and teachers on proposed arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels in summer 2022... Westminster News
Government launches hospitality strategy to aid post pandemic recovery 20th July 2021 The government has launched a new strategy to help pubs, bars and restaurants recover from the pandemic. It will be easier for pubs, restaurants and cafes on... Westminster News
Government consultation on extending world-leading ivory ban to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals 19th July 2021 The government has launched an eight week consultation on extending its world-leading elephant ivory ban to protect other at risk species. Elephants are not the... Westminster News
Government boosts skills training across the country 15th July 2021 The government has announced that its successful Skills Bootcamp training programmes will be expanded across the country, offering an extra 16,000 fully funded... Westminster News
Richard speaks in the debate on the Ox-Cam Arc 14th July 2021 This week, Richard took part in the Westminster Hall Debate on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. The Oxford to Cambridge (OxCam) Arc is the name given to a cross... Local News
UK is now the fintech capital of Europe 14th July 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the UK is now the fintech capital of Europe with investment in firms hitting the highest level on record. Richard Fuller, MP... Westminster News
Prime Minister confirms move to Step 4 of the Covid Road Map on 19 July 13th July 2021 On Monday, the Prime Minister announced that Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July. Richard Fuller, MP for North East Bedfordshire... Westminster News
Government's 'Plan for Jobs' is Working 12th July 2021 It is one year since the Government’s Plan For Jobs was launched - a comprehensive and ambitious plan to help people back into work, earn more and gain the... Westminster News
Pubs to stay open later for Euro 2020 final on Sunday 8th July 2021 Licensing laws are being relaxed temporarily to allow pubs to stay open later for Sunday's Euro 2020 final. Premises will be able to stay open for an extra 45... Westminster News
