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
Richard welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of the UK’s first ever Sovereign Green Bond and secures meeting with the Chancellor to develop the plans. 10th November 2020 Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement of the UK’s first ever Sovereign Green Bond. During a statement to the House of Commons yesterday, the... Westminster News
£1million announced to further support vulnerable children and families in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire combined this Winter 9th November 2020 Families that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and need extra support this winter with food and bills will benefit from a new £170 million scheme unveiled... Local News
Farmers given stronger voice in trade policy 6th November 2020 The Government has announced that it is extending the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC), and placing it on a full statutory footing in the Trade Bill... Westminster News
Financial support for jobs and businesses 5th November 2020 With new national lockdown restrictions in place, the Chancellor has extended the furlough scheme until the end of March for all parts of the United Kingdom... Westminster News
Why I shall not be supporting this second lockdown 4th November 2020 Members of Parliament will vote today on whether to support a second national lockdown. These measures will undoubtedly inflict additional economic hardship... Opinions
Visiting Grafham Water Treatment Works 2nd November 2020 Last week Richard visited Anglian Water’s treatment works at Grafham Water. The water company has made four major investments at Grafham Water in the last 8... Local News
Local authorities to receive funding to provide a permanent place to live for rough sleepers 29th October 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that the Government is providing funding for Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils for new, long-term homes for rough... Local News
Bedfordshire Police bolstered by 54 extra police officers 28th October 2020 Richard Fuller MP has welcomed the announcement that Bedfordshire Police has been bolstered by an additional 54 officers since the Government launched its major... Local News
Closures at King's Cross Station 28th October 2020 Network Rail have issued the following important information about King's Cross Station There are planned closures to Kings Cross Station while essential work... Local News
