Over recent weeks, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has been considering whether to grant a pay rise to MPs. The decision whether to award a payrise is not taken by MPs or the Government but by IPSA.
In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard focusses on the end of lockdown next week, the new tiered approach, the hopes for mass testing and the lessons that need to be learned from the last nine month.
The podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify and Podbean or listened to directly here.
Richard has welcomed the news that International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada.
Richard has welcomed new defence funding which will help protect our country and bring tens of thousands of jobs to every corner of the Union of the UK.
This the largest investment in the nation’s defence in the last 30 years, providing our defence budget with an extra £24.1 billion over the next f
Richard has welcomed the Prime Minister's ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs.
Covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies, the Prime Minister’s blueprint will allow the UK to forge ahea
Richard is supporting the UK Youth Parliament’s campaign to encourage young people to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to introduce or change.
The annual ‘Make Your Mark’ initiative is a UK-wide virtual ballot which gives anyone aged 11-18 the ch
The Government has announced landmark reforms to improve social housing in England, giving tenants a greater voice and ensuring landlords raise standards where needed.
The Government made a commitment to the Grenfell community that, never again, would the voices of residents go unheard and is now a
Last week, Richard spoke in the Second Reading of the Financial Services Bill in the House of Commons.
In his speech, Richard welcomed the opportunity for the Bill to define the role of the financial services sector, not just as world-leading but to ensure it contributes to the wider British econom
Richard has welcomed news that Central Bedfordshire is to receive an extra £600K and Bedford Borough and extra £363,750 from the Government’s Active Travel Fund – designed to create safe space for cycling and walking.
The money will be provided to the local councils and could be used to fund measur
NATS, the air traffic services provider, and London Luton Airport (LLA) have launched a consultation on changing the arrival flightpaths into Luton Airport.
