Richard reports that progress is being made with firearms licensing Friday, 24 April, 2026 Last week, Richard met with the head of Firearms Licensing for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and was pleased to report that steady progress is being made. The signs are that the new processes and increased personnel are helping to reduce the backlog and speed up the process for new applications and renewals. Richard recorded this video giving an update on progress. Commenting... Local News
East West Rail consultation opens on 14 April 2nd April 2026 Richard recently asked the transport minister if there was any sign of a business case for East West Rail. There isn't but East West Rail has announced that its... Local News
Richard attends service to commemorate crew of Second World War RAF bomber which crashed near Northill in 1942 1st April 2026 On 1 April 1942, the RAF Hudson Mk.III, AE558 crashed near Budna and last week, the community came together at St Mary Virgin, Northill, to dedicate a permanent... Local News
Join the Priority Services Register 31st March 2026 Interruptions to utility supplies can be especially worrying for people who are older, have a disability or long term illness, or rely on medical equipment... Local News
Richard visits Carlton Packaging in Kempston Rural and discusses new Employment Rights Act 30th March 2026 Richard recently visited Carlton Packaging, Europe's leading designer and supplier of smart packaging materials and processes, on the Link Logistics Park near... Local News
East Park Solar: Interested Parties Deadline 1 on 7th April! 29th March 2026 The next important deadline is coming up for anyone registered as an Interested Party with the Planning Inspectorate on East Park Solar: Tuesday 7 April. These... Local News
Richard meets with Bedfordshire Young Farmers in Parliament 27th March 2026 A number of Young Farmers from across the UK, including clubs in Bedfordshire, came to Parliament earlier this month to debate the future of farming. Richard... Local News
Labour’s fuel tax rise to hit rural communities the hardest - sign the petition 26th March 2026 Richard, along with the Leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has warned that planned increases in fuel tax will disproportionately impact rural... Local News
Richard reacts to news that Tempsford new town consultation is now open 25th March 2026 The Government has now confirmed its plans for Tempsford New Town - the largest of the seven new town proposals in the UK. A village of just 400 people could be... Local News
Marie Curie comes to Parliament to celebrate launch of the Great Daffodil Appeal 24th March 2026 Marie Curie is the UK’s leading ‘end of life charity' caring for people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer’s (and other forms of... Local News
