Save the Summer Job! Friday, 21 August, 2026 The Conservative Party has announced plans to give young people more flexibility over shift patterns and breaks and simplifying restrictions on evening working - the latest step in the Conservative Party’s campaign to save the summer job. Earlier this year, the party pledged to scrap unnecessary red tape permits required for businesses to employ young people, lift the two-hour Sunday working limit... Local News
Richard meets with Minister to discuss illegal traveller sites 1st July 2026 Richard is part of a group of cross-party MPs led by his colleague, Claire Coutinho MP for East Surrey, who have been looking at ways to drill down on this... Local News
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will be re-introduced: Richard's views 30th June 2026 Labour MP, Lauren Edwards, who came second in the private members bill ballot for the 2026-27 parliamentary session, last week confirmed that she would... Local News
Richard reacts to Government's quiet announcement that the puberty blockers trial will resume 29th June 2026 On Friday 19 June, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) announced that it had reached agreement with King’s College London, which... Local News
Network Rail confirms Bedford to Luton rail services will resume on Monday 29 June 26th June 2026 On Friday evening, Richard received confirmation from Network Rail that they have now completed recovery and repair works following the train collision, with... Local News
Another Labour tax grab has been announced 26th June 2026 From April 2027, anyone holding cash within a Stocks & Shares ISA will face a new 22% tax on the interest earned. This comes on top of Labour’s Budget... Westminster News
A1 North and Southbound closed this weekend 26th June 2026 The A1 north and southbound at Black Cat will be closed between Wyboston and Tempsford from 9pm on Friday 26th to 5am on Monday 29th June 2026 for drainage... Local News
Richard attends Help for Heroes Armed Forces Week event in Parliament 25th June 2026 With everything going on in the world right now, Armed Forces Week is reminder of the vital role our service personnel and veterans play in keeping us safe... Speeches in Parliament
Update on Anglian Water works on Hitchin Street Biggleswade 25th June 2026 Work being conducted by Anglian Water along Hitchin Street is currently paused following an incident onsite last week where a member of Anglian Water's site... Local News
Richard visits Playhouse Bedford at Twinwoods and discusses rising cost of business rates 24th June 2026 Richard recently visited Playhouse Bedford and Bedford Gym and Swim at Twinwoods Business Park and had a discussion with local entrepreneur, Joanne, and the... Local News
