Network Rail confirms Bedford to Luton rail services will resume on Monday 29 June Friday, 26 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 the vast majority of passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29th June. Services will not run this weekend (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June) between Bedford and London St Pancras due to planned engineering works... Local News
Greenpeace holds plastics event in Parliament 5th May 2024 Last week, Richard joined Greenpeace in Parliament to support efforts for a global plastics target to wean us off unnecessary plastics production. The event... Westminster News
Richard meets with East Anglian Air Ambulance 4th May 2024 The East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity is an incredibly important charity that covers Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a... Local NewsWestminster News
Anglian Water storm overflow live map launched 3rd May 2024 This week Anglian Water have produced their first, near real time map, showing indicative storm spills. Updated hourly, it will give customers a way to see how... Local News
Richard asks Environment Minister questions on water management including making water companies statutory consultees in planning applications 2nd May 2024 Issues of water management in North Bedfordshire are a serious and growing matter. The effects of changing rainfall patterns, the rapid growth in housing and... Local NewsWestminster News
Crackdown on retail crime announced 2nd May 2024 Serial or abusive shoplifters will face tougher punishments as the Prime Minister sets out tough new action to crack down on retail crime and protect UK... Westminster News
Richard comments on UK Interest rates and Bank of England forecasting 1st May 2024 Last month, the Bernanke Review into the forecasting capabilities of the Bank of England was published. Richard Fuller MP commented: Bernanke's findings were a... Local News
Thousands of children and young people to benefit from expanded mental health hubs 30th April 2024 Thousands of children and young people will benefit from extra funding for early support hubs to help children and young people receive better mental health... Local News
Richard comments on Safety of Rwanda Bill becoming law 29th April 2024 Last week, the Safety of Rwanda Act received Royal Assent. This means that after months of delay from Labour and their members in the House of Lords, the... Westminster News
In Finance Bill debate, Richard calls for the Government to provide a “scoring” for the payment of settlement to infected blood victims 26th April 2024 This past weekend the Sunday Times launched its campaign for a full and fair settlement of the scandal involving contaminated blood under the headline... Local NewsWestminster News