A Christmas Message from Richard Saturday, 20 December, 2025 Richard has recorded a Christmas message for constituents of North Bedfordshire, wishing them a Merry Christmas. Richard's Christmas message can be watched at https://youtu.be/V-v1icfsezo?si=KbfklCg-tTBEq-XL Local News
Richard thanks government for facilitating the sale of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) UK to HSBC and safeguarding many jobs in the UK Tech Sector 14th March 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed last weekend threatening hundreds of UK Technology businesses and potentially jeopardising the livelihoods of thousands of... Local News
Richard meets with Bedfordshire Fire Service and the East of England Ambulance Service to learn how they are cooperating to bring down response times 14th March 2023 Earlier this month, Richard met with the leadership of Bedfordshire Fire Service and the East of England Ambulance Service at Dunstable Fire Station. Following... Local News
Richard attends Biggleswade Civic Service 13th March 2023 Last Sunday, Richard attended the Civic Service at St Andrew's Church in Biggleswade. The civic service has previously been a closed event by invitation only... Local News
New laws to stop the boats 9th March 2023 Earlier this year the Prime Minister made stopping the boats one of his 5 promises to the British people. This week, the Home Secretary announced that the... Westminster News
Richard meets with Michael Gove to discuss estate management charges 9th March 2023 Richard recently met with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, to discuss the charging of estate management fees to... Local News
Government supports Central Bedfordshire Council's plan for expanded SEND provision 8th March 2023 Last week, the government announced the SEND and AP improvement plan, confirming investment in training for thousands of workers so children can get the help... Westminster News
Women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT 8th March 2023 From 1 April 2023, women prescribed HRT - the main treatment for menopause symptoms - will have access to a new scheme enabling access to a year’s worth of... Local News
Richard calls for better oversight of OFGEM and other regulators 7th March 2023 Last week in Parliament, Richard questioned the Rt Hon Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, about Ofgem and other industry... Westminster News
Healthwatch launches Bedford Borough Priorities Survey 6th March 2023 Every year Healthwatch Bedford Borough conduct a survey to decide which areas of health and social care they should focus their work on over the coming year... Local News
