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
Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police 15th March 2021 Richard has welcomed new legislation that will deliver a fair justice system to restore public confidence and fulfil the government's manifesto commitment to... Westminster News
Government to give police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 12th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to tackle unauthorised encampments. The new... Westminster News
Richard raises the lack of flexible train tickets for travellers from Arlesey, Sandy and Biggleswade stations 11th March 2021 In Transport questions today, Richard raised with the Minister the lack of flexible tickets available to those who travel from Arlesey, Sandy and Biggleswade... Local News
Central Bedfordshire Launches Consultation on Active Travel plans 11th March 2021 Central Bedfordshire has opened a consultation to obtain views from residents, businesses and members of the local community on an active travel scheme proposal... Local News
Richard encourages more small businesses to take advantage of the Kickstart Scheme 9th March 2021 In February, the government made it even simpler for employers of all sizes to join the Kickstart Scheme by removing the limit requiring they create a minimum... Westminster News
Richard comments on Nurses' Pay 8th March 2021 During an Urgent Question to the Minister in the House of Commons on Monday regarding nurses' pay, Richard said that hundreds of thousands had lost their jobs... Westminster News
£539,000 funding boost to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire 8th March 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that the Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife... Local News
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing 8th March 2021 As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, Richard has welcomed the announcement that businesses of all sizes, including those with... Westminster News
£79 million to boost mental health support for children and young people 5th March 2021 With schools in England reopening today, Richard has welcomed the announcement that mental health services for children and young people will be given a boost... Westminster News
