Richard arranges public meeting with GTR Chief for Sandy and Biggleswade station commuters: Thursday 5 March 7.30pm Thursday, 26 February, 2026 The Govia Thameslink (GTR) train service on the Peterborough to Horsham line has seen significant issues over recent years, culminating in the unprecedented levels of disruption during the summer months of 2025. Since 2020, Richard has held many meetings and shared written communications with members of the GTR management team to push for measures that would improve the service, including... Local News
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is presented to Parliament following Richard's campaign to reform freehold estate management charges 30th November 2023 The week the government presented the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill to Parliament and it was given its First Reading on Monday 27 November 2023. MPs will... Westminster News
Richard Announces his 2023 Christmas Card Competition Winner 29th November 2023 Richard has announced the winner of his 2023 Christmas Card competition! Many congratulations to Thea Neal, aged 10 from Oakley Primary Academy. Richard Fuller... Local News
Have your say in consultation on new protections for children and young people’s education during any future strike action 28th November 2023 The government has launched a consultation to introduce new protections for children and young people’s education during any future strike action. The planned... Westminster News
Richard wishes everyone a happy Bedfordshire Day! 28th November 2023 Bedfordshire Day is celebrated each year on 28th November, the birthday of John Bunyan. Recognising the day, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up... Local News
Richard holds a drop-in surgery in Keysoe. Next one to be held on 21 December in Podington. 27th November 2023 On Friday, Richard held a drop-in surgery in Keysoe. Richard recorded a video summarising the drop-in, which can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v... Local News
Richard welcomes Chancellor's Autumn Statement but says we still have a very long way to go to get back to Conservative principles in public financing 24th November 2023 On Wednesday, the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons. Richard spoke in the debate which followed. His contribution to the debate... Westminster News
Last chance to vote for your favourite independent shop, café/restaurant and pub in North East Bedfordshire 23rd November 2023 With the competition closing on Thursday 30 November, it's the last chance to vote for the best independent shop, best café/restaurant and best pub in North... Local News
Richard attends parliamentary meeting on Motor Neurone Disease 22nd November 2023 Earlier this month, Richard attended a meeting of the All Party Parliament Group (APPG) on Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The meeting focussed on how the Cost of... Westminster News
Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils to receive over £36 million combined to repair our roads 21st November 2023 Richard has welcomed £14,725,000 and £21,983,000 of funding from the Conservative government over the next eleven years in Bedford Borough and Central... Local News
