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 visits The Need Project in Stotfold 9th April 2024 Richard recently visited The Need Project in Stotfold, originally established as a part of the ministry of King’s Baptist Church in Stotfold, but now works... Speeches
Family members of police officers, firefighters and other public servants who have died in public service will be recognised by a new 'Elizabeth Emblem' 8th April 2024 The Government has announced a new award, named the Elizabeth Emblem. This Emblem, which is conferred by His Majesty The King, is a national form of recognition... Westminster News
Richard comments on Scotland's new hate crime laws 7th April 2024 At the beginning of April, Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force. Commenting, Richard Fuller MP said: Under Scotland’s chilling new hate... Westminster News
Richard speaks at Sharnbrook Academy's 'Destinations Week' 5th April 2024 Just before schools broke up for the Easter holidays, Richard visited Sharnbrook Academy during their Destinations Week to talk about his political career and... Local News
Government funding for our local councils to boost cycling and walking 4th April 2024 The government has announced new funding that will help make it easier and safer to choose to cycle or walk if people wish. Bedford Borough Council is to... Local News
Richard calls on Energy Secretary to bring forward consultation on Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Obligation 3rd April 2024 Richard recently signed an open letter to the Energy Secretary calling on the Government to ensure that rural off-grid households are able to decarbonise in an... Westminster News
Puppy and kitten smuggling crackdown has cleared its first Commons hurdle 2nd April 2024 Plans for a new law to prevent puppy and kitten smugglers from importing poorly and ill dogs and cats were backed in Parliament last month. Under the Animal... Westminster News
Tax cut this April to reward hard work 1st April 2024 Richard has welcomed tax cuts worth £900 for the average worker on £35,400 a year, coming into effect this month for people across North East Bedfordshire. At... Westminster News
Richard welcomes government funding for Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils to support children with SEND 1st April 2024 Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council is set to benefit from £2,547,437 and Central Bedfordshire Council from £5,886,647 of funding to... Local News
