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
Government sets out plans for clean energy system and green jobs boom to build back greener 14th December 2020 The UK government today set out ambitious plans to clean up our energy system, support up to 220,000 British jobs, and keep bills affordable as we transition to... Westminster News
One year on: delivering on our election promises 14th December 2020 One year ago, the government was elected to get Brexit done and unleash Britain's potential. Since then, it has been getting on and delivering the promises it... Westminster News
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to receive £3.7m to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals 11th December 2020 The Health Secretary has announced hospitals that are part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will benefit from refurbished wards, brand new... Local News
Richard speaks up for those who have fallen through the gaps in government support schemes 10th December 2020 This week, Richard took part in a debate in Westminster Hall on Covid-19 support schemes for ineligible people. Richard has raised this before and in this... Westminster News
Adults to gain new skills on 400 free courses 9th December 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that tens of thousands of adults will be able to benefit from almost 400 free courses next year, in the first major development in... Westminster News
Richard welcomes coronavirus vaccine rollout 8th December 2020 Richard welcomed the news that the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus have been given and thanked the NHS and the scientists who worked so hard to... Westminster News
Richard urges people to support local businesses in the run up to Christmas 7th December 2020 Richard has urged people in North East Bedfordshire to support local businesses during Small Business Saturday, recognising the vital contribution they make to... Local News
Extra measures to support students ahead of next summer's exams 3rd December 2020 Richard has welcomed the announcement that students sitting exams and other assessments next year will benefit from a package of exceptional measures to make... Westminster News
Tiered Restrictions Vote in the House of Commons 3rd December 2020 On Tuesday evening I supported the transition from the second national lockdown to the regional tiered restrictions. I did this, despite the flaws in the... Opinions
