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
Asking the PM to protect NHS treatments and elective surgery for non-Covid related illnesses 22nd September 2020 Today, in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister set out the further measures which need to be taken to reduce the transmission of Coronavirus. Richard asked... Westminster News
Reining in the “Dococracy”: Covid era politics and the need for Parliament to act 22nd September 2020 Please see below for Richard's comments on the role of Parliament during the coronavirus pandemic: "The experience of COVID has already made dramatic changes to... Westminster News
My View on the Government’s Strategy on COVID 21st September 2020 Richard's views on the Government's strategy on Covid: "During this long, and extending, period of returning to “normal” I am conscious of the wide range of... Westminster News
Richard visits Biggleswade Job Centre 21st September 2020 Richard recently visited the Job Centre in Biggleswade where he was welcomed by Beds & Herts District Operations Manager, Stuart Brown and his team. Speaking... Local News
Backing British Farming 20th September 2020 Last week, Richard visited Park Farm in Riseley to meet local farmers Freya Morgan, Elizabeth Wootton, Thomas Beazley and Kevin Morgan-Jones ahead of a crucial... Local News
Bedford Borough Council to receive £450,000 to prevent people at risk of homelessness ending up on the streets 18th September 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council has been awarded £450,000 to continue providing interim accommodation and support to people at risk... Local News
Covid Testing 18th September 2020 Many local people across North East Bedfordshire have been concerned about the availability of tests. Commenting, Richard said: “I understand the frustration... Local News
Local hospitals to receive additional funding to upgrade A&E facilities ahead of winter 17th September 2020 Richard has welcomed news that Lister Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital are set to receive an additional £6m and £5.7m, respectively, in order to... Local News
Richard speaks in self-employment debate 17th September 2020 Today, Richard took part in the self-employment debate in Parliament. In his speech, he raised the cause of the many self-employed and freelancers in his... Westminster News
