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
Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill now moves to Committee Stage 8th February 2024 The Committee Stage of the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill has now been completed. As a campaigner for reform in this area, Richard was asked to sit on the... Local News
Richard welcomes 10,020 apprenticeship starts since 2010 in North East Bedfordshire 6th February 2024 This Apprenticeship Week, Richard has been celebrating the achievements of our fantastic apprentices in North East Bedfordshire and across the country. Since... Local News
Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce launched 5th February 2024 The Government is joining up with clinicians, charities and patient groups to combat childhood cancer through a new taskforce launched this week. The Children... Local News
Richard's next Town Hall Meeting - 6pm Thursday 8 February in Biggleswade 2nd February 2024 Richard's next 'Town Hall' meeting will be held at The Orchard Centre, Sullivan Court, Erlensee Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8SZ on Thursday, February 8th at 6pm... Local News
Local pharmacy services to offer people more choice in accessing care 1st February 2024 Richard has welcomed the launch of the government’s Pharmacy First approach, helping patients across North East Bedfordshire to receive care more quickly... Local News
Richard welcomes £766,704 investment for sports facilities in North East Bedfordshire 31st January 2024 Richard has welcomed the news that North East Bedfordshire will benefit from £766,704 in new funding as a result of the government’s long-term investment in... Local News
UK workers see boost in take home pay thanks to National Insurance cut 30th January 2024 Millions of workers will have seen a boost to their take home pay as January’s pay comes into bank accounts across the UK. A household with two average earners... Local News
Richard holds a drop-in surgery in Moggerhanger. Next one in Great Barford on 9 February. 29th January 2024 Last Friday, Richard held a drop-in surgery in Moggerhanger Village Hall. Richard holds a mix of surgeries which are "appointment only", "drop-in", and online... Local News
Richard attends National Autistic Society event in Parliament 28th January 2024 Richard attended the National Autistic Society’s 'Let Every Child Learn' event at Portcullis House on Tuesday 23 January 2024, to learn more about the charity’s... Local News
