Richard enjoys Clapham Show Thursday, 27 August, 2026 Last Sunday, Richard dropped into the annual Clapham Village Show. Speaking afterwards, he said: What a fun afternoon at the Clapham Village Show last weekend! A huge well done to everyone involved in putting on such a brilliant community event. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to people, visiting the stalls and, of course, having a go at the human fruit machine run by the wonderful Clapham Belles WI... Local News
Richard raises suggestions from Year 6 Biggleswade students with the Prime Minister about the postive impact of lockdown 25th November 2020 In today's Prime Ministers Questions, Richard raised suggestions from Year 6 students at Edward Peake Church of England Middle School about the impact of... Local News
My views on MPs' pay 25th November 2020 Over recent weeks, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has been considering whether to grant a pay rise to MPs. The decision whether to... Westminster News
Richard's latest podcast: "Coronavirus Update" 24th November 2020 In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard focusses on the end of lockdown next week, the new tiered approach, the hopes for mass testing and the lessons... Local News
Richard welcomes Trade Agreement with Canada 23rd November 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada... Westminster News
Largest investment in our nation’s defence since the end of the Cold War 20th November 2020 Richard has welcomed new defence funding which will help protect our country and bring tens of thousands of jobs to every corner of the Union of the UK. This... Westminster News
Richard welcomes the PM's 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs 18th November 2020 Richard has welcomed the Prime Minister's ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs... Westminster News
Encouraging young people to take part in Make Your Mark campaign 18th November 2020 Richard is supporting the UK Youth Parliament’s campaign to encourage young people to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the... Local News
Welcoming Landmark Reforms to Improve Social Housing 17th November 2020 The Government has announced landmark reforms to improve social housing in England, giving tenants a greater voice and ensuring landlords raise standards where... Westminster News
Richard contributes to the Financial Services Bill debate 17th November 2020 Last week, Richard spoke in the Second Reading of the Financial Services Bill in the House of Commons. In his speech, Richard welcomed the opportunity for the... Westminster News
