Richard reports that progress is being made on firearms licensing Friday, 24 April, 2026 Last week, Richard met again with the head of Firearms Licensing for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. The signs are that the new processes and increased personnel are helping to reduce the backlog and speed up the process for new applications and renewals. Richard recorded this video giving an update on progress. Commenting after the meeting, Richard Fuller MP said: I appreciate... Local News
Richard visits Anglian Water Treatment Plant in Great Barford 20th July 2023 The second of Richard's investigations into local water treatment centres was recently held at New Road, Great Barford. Richard was joined by the Parish Council... Local News
Four million more people in work since 2010 19th July 2023 Richard has welcomed new figures showing 3,125,660 people are in work across the East of England, an increase of 381,771 since 2010. As the number of people in... Local NewsWestminster News
Richard raises supermarket fuel pricing in Parliament 18th July 2023 Recently in Parliament, during an urgent question on road fuel pricing, Richard thanked the government for accepting the recommendations in a Competition and... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster 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
