Social Media Ban for Under 16s - Sign the petition if you agree with Richard's views Thursday, 19 February, 2026 Richard has received many emails from constituents in support of increasing the minimum age for social media. Commenting he said: Through social media, children and young people can be exposed to extreme violent content, sexual material and online strangers in ways that would never be accepted in the real world. British children spend almost three hours a day online, with 70 per cent of them... Westminster News
Upcoming A421 Eastbound Closures 27th January 2026 National Highways are installing new street lighting, permanent signage, and CCTV on the A421 eastbound. This work will require the closure of the A421... Local News
Richard's views on Conservative Party defections 26th January 2026 During an interview on BBC Three Counties Radio, Richard was recently asked about Robert Jenrick's. The interview can be heard here. Summarising his views... Local News
Weekend rail disruption affecting East Coast Main Line services 26th January 2026 Major engineering work will affect Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough / King’s Lynn over the weekends of Saturday 31st... Local News
Watch Richard's Parliamentary debate on the 'Impact of East Park Energy on North Bedfordshire' this coming Tuesday, 27th January 24th January 2026 Richard's request for an Adjournment Debate on the Impact of East Park Energy on North Bedfordshire has been granted by the Speaker and will be held at the end... Local News
Richard held a town hall meeting in Sandy - next one in Wyboston on Thursday 29 January 23rd January 2026 On Friday evening, Richard held his latest public meeting at Sandy Conservative Club. There was a great turnout of residents from across the town and... Local News
New Towns debate held in Parliament - Richard raises Tempsford 23rd January 2026 During a debate on new towns in the House of Commons this week, Richard informed the Minister of the various concerns which had been raised with him at last... Local News
Richard held a drop-in surgery in Cotton End - next one is taking place in Little Staughton on Friday 30 January 23rd January 2026 Richard's last drop-in surgery took place at Cotton End Village Hall and his next once is being held from 12.30-2pm on Friday 30 January at Little Staughton... Local News
Overnight Closures on A1 Northbound next week 22nd January 2026 As part of the Black Cat Roundabout redevelopment, National Highways will be installing new lighting columns on the A1 northbound. In order to safely carry out... Local News
Richard discusses funding support for Cleat Hill gas explosion on BBC Three counties Radio 21st January 2026 Last week, on Andy Collins' BBC 3CR Breakfast Show, Richard discussed the latest situation on whether the Government will reimburse Bedford Borough Council for... Local News
