Richard welcomed the news that the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus have been given and thanked the NHS and the scientists who worked so hard to develop the vaccine.
This is the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history.
Richard has urged people in North East Bedfordshire to support local businesses during Small Business Saturday, recognising the vital contribution they make to our towns and villages.
Richard has welcomed the announcement that students sitting exams and other assessments next year will benefit from a package of exceptional measures to make them as fair as possible and manage the disruption caused by Covid-19.
In recognition of the challenges faced by students this year, grades w
On Tuesday evening I supported the transition from the second national lockdown to the regional tiered restrictions. I did this, despite the flaws in the proposed tiered system, both to avoid a continuation of the extreme provisions of the lockdown and because the government has responded to m
This week, the independent Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) formally authorised the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19 - allowing vaccinations to start taking place from next week.
The UK is the first country in the world to have a clinically approved vaccine
Richard has welcomed the confirmation that additional coronavirus testing and PPE are to be made available to the families of care home residents to enable them to be reunited with loved ones before Christmas.
In October, Richard wrote to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock to press the case on beha
Richard has welcomed the Government’s Agricultural Transition Plan which will transform the way farmers are supported in the most significant change to farming and land management in 50 years.
The roadmap outlines changes that will come into force over a period of seven years to help farmers adapt
The UK has signed an agreement with the French Government to tackle illegal migrant activity in the Channel – the latest step forward in our shared mission to make channel crossings completely unviable.
Today the Chancellor presented his Spending Review to the House of Commons which sets out the government's spending for the year ahead.
After his speech, Richard took the opportunity to stress the importance of protecting incentives for those who invest and grow in businesses.
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In today's Prime Ministers Questions, Richard raised suggestions from Year 6 students at Edward Peake Church of England Middle School about the impact of lockdown and their ideas for promoting a healthier planet.
Last month, the Year 6 students wrote a series of letters to Richard about the positiv
