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Richard speaks in the Environment Bill Debate

Richard Fuller MP spoke in the Environment Bill debate in the House of Commons today although the government has confirmed the Environment Bill will be carried over to the next parliamentary session due to exceptional pressure on the Parliamentary timetable as a result of Covid-19 which has reduced

UK to support rest of the world to find COVID-19 virus variants

Richard has welcomed the news that the UK will offer its world-leading genomics expertise to identify new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 to countries who do not have the resources to do so. As part of the UK’s presidency of the G7 this year, the Health Secretary has outlined his vision

Government making it even simpler for employers to join the Kickstart Scheme

More than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24 year olds have now been created through the government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, as Richard urges more employers to get involved. The scheme, which has been underway since September, is helping to put young people - who have been some of the hardest hit by the

Welcoming the acceleration of the vaccine rollout in Bedfordshire

Richard has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the government continues to ramp up its vaccine rollout. As of 17th January 52,237 vaccinations have been administered in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milt

Today's consideration of the Trade Bill

Today, Parliament is considering the Trade Bill. The Bill will be an important element of the independent trade policy the UK will operate now that we have left the EU.

Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs

Richard has welcomed Government plans to reform the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to help small businesses from delayed invoices and to provide them with further security and protection. Understanding the importance of small businesses to the economy and appreciating the impact of the pandemic on them,

Richard welcomes Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls

The views of women and girls across North East Bedfordshire are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse. The Government is updating the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and has launched a nationwide Call for Evidence in order to ensure that those who hav