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
Funding boost for social care innovation in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes 18th March 2024 Richard has welcomed the news that Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care System (ICS) will receive funding to support innovation and... Local News
Richard raises a point of order regarding Labour MPs' filibustering to thwart the Health and Equality Acts Bill 17th March 2024 Last Friday, during a session devoted to Private Members' Bills, MPs should have debated Liz Truss' Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill which would have... Westminster News
Richard holds a 'town hall' meeting in Wyboston: next one in Sandy on 2 April 16th March 2024 Last week, Richard held a 'Town Hall' meeting in Wyboston Village Hall. Speaking afterwards, he said: We covered a wide range of topics with local issues at the... Local News
"No Time To Waste" – national breast screening awareness campaign comes to Parliament 15th March 2024 The charity, Breast Cancer Now, held a drop-in session in Parliament recently to enlist MPs' help to increase breast screening uptake in England. Richard Fuller... Local News
Richard reacts to Transport Select Committee hearings on East West Rail 14th March 2024 Last week the Transport Select Committee in Parliament heard evidence from various stakeholders associated with East West Rail. Richard Fuller MP said: I sat... Local News
Wages rising and more people in work 13th March 2024 New jobs figures from the ONS this week show there are over 4.1 million more people in work since 2010, showing the government's plan is working There are now... Westminster News
Richard holds a drop-in surgery in Ravenden - next one in Stotfold on 5 April 12th March 2024 Last week, Richard held a drop-in surgery at Ravensden Village Hall. Speaking afterward, he said: It was great to see a number of constituents at my Ravensden... Local News
Richard hosts final of Bedfordshire Schools Debating Competition in Parliament 11th March 2024 Earlier this month, Richard hosted the final of Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye's Bedfordshire schools’ Debating Competition in the Grand... Local News
Richard welcomes the Budget and tax cuts to reward work 8th March 2024 Richard has welcomed the government’s Budget for people across North East Bedfordshire. In a video message, Richard described the budget as "very reassuring"... Local News
