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
Funding boost for childcare providers announced as part of reforms to the childcare sector to help more parents into work 17th July 2023 Richard has welcomed the news that childcare providers in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire local authorities will receive a 6.7 per cent increase to... Local NewsWestminster News
Richard attends 35th Bedfordshire Games event 16th July 2023 Earlier this month, Richard attended the Bedfordshire Games at Bedford International Athletics Stadium. The event is an inclusive track and field meet for... Local News
Richard asks Secretary for State for update on animal welfare measures 13th July 2023 This week during DEFRA questions, Richard was keen to ensure that the Government is keeping up the momentum of the work already done on animal welfare measures... SpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Government announces record recruitment and reform to boost patient care under first NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 12th July 2023 Record numbers of doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare staff will be trained in England as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published... Westminster News
Richard holds a town hall meeting in Biggleswade. Next one in Riseley on 17th August 11th July 2023 Last Thursday, Richard held a Town Hall meeting at St Andrew's Church in Biggleswade. These meetings provide an opportunity in a public forum to hear Richard's... Local News
Richard thanks Sharnbrook community for providing a welcoming environment to those in asylum hotel 10th July 2023 Last week, Richard spoke during Home Office Questions in the House of Commons about asylum hotels. The exchange with the Minister can be watched at https:/... Local News
Applications now open for this year's King's Awards for business 10th July 2023 The next round of applications for The King's Awards for business are now open and will run until September 12th this year. The King’s Awards are the most... Local News
Richard raises issues with the administration of the Help to Buy scheme in the House 9th July 2023 On Thursday, Richard raised the administration of the Help to Buy scheme during Business Questions to the Leader of the House. Recent changes in the... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Richard welcomes local apprentice to Parliament 7th July 2023 Last week, Richard welcomed constituent, Olly Barrett from Stevington, at a Parliamentary reception for Apprentices of the Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space... Local News
