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
Raising the work of youth sports coaches 1st October 2020 During yesterday's statement on support for professional and amateur sport, Richard took the opportunity to raise the hard work of coaches of youth sports, many... Local News
Green Homes Grant launched today 30th September 2020 Earlier this year, the Government launched a £3 billion fund to help homeowners upgrade their homes and save up to £600 a year on their energy bills. Today, the... Local News
Richard Fuller MP's views on today's debate on the Coronavirus Act 30th September 2020 Today, Parliament will debate the renewal of the provisions of the Coronavirus Act. Richard's views are set out below: " Three ironies stalk the passage of the... Westminster News
Guaranteeing Lifetime Skills 29th September 2020 Today the Prime Minister announced a major expansion of post-18 education and training to level up and prepare workers for a post-Covid economy. A New Lifetime... Westminster News
£1m for Bedford to boost regeneration and support local recovery from coronavirus 28th September 2020 People living in and around Bedford can benefit from a range of regeneration and growth projects thanks to a Government scheme to respond to the impact of the... Local News
Richard urges everyone in North East Bedfordshire to download new NHS Covid-19 app 27th September 2020 Richard has called on residents in North East Bedfordshire to download the new NHS Covid-19 app, which has now launched across England and Wales following... Local News
Richard supports the Brady amendment to the Coronavirus Act 25th September 2020 On the 30th September, Parliament will consider the renewal of the Coronavirus Act which was passed in March. This will be the first opportunity that Parliament... Westminster News
Kickstart Scheme Guide for Employers 23rd September 2020 Richard has welcomed the Government’s landmark new Kickstart scheme and calls on local employers to sign up and help young people into work. The £2 billion... Westminster News
Richard urges eligible residents to get flu vaccine this winter 23rd September 2020 Richard has urged all those in North East Bedfordshire who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to... Local News
