Richard's views on the Government's strategy on Covid:
"During this long, and extending, period of returning to “normal” I am conscious of the wide range of views of my constituents on the various measures that the UK government has taken to fulfil the stated public health objectives of controlling
Richard recently visited the Job Centre in Biggleswade where he was welcomed by Beds & Herts District Operations Manager, Stuart Brown and his team.
Speaking from the Job Centre in Biggleswade High Street, Richard said:
"The DWP staff have gone to tremendous efforts helping people during the l
Last week, Richard visited Park Farm in Riseley to meet local farmers Freya Morgan, Elizabeth Wootton, Thomas Beazley and Kevin Morgan-Jones ahead of a crucial final months of Brexit negotiations.
Speaking from the farm, Richard said:
"We covered a broad range of topics including the importance of
Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford Borough Council has been awarded £450,000 to continue providing interim accommodation and support to people at risk of homelessness, helping them to get back on their feet as the recovery from coronavirus continues.
The funding is part of the Next Steps Ac
Many local people across North East Bedfordshire have been concerned about the availability of tests.
Commenting, Richard said:
“I understand the frustration and anxiety when people need a test but then have difficulties trying to access one. We know that the government is working urgently t
Richard has welcomed news that Lister Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital are set to receive an additional £6m and £5.7m, respectively, in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months.
At the Luton & Dunstable, the funding will be used to expand the emergency departm
Today, Richard took part in the self-employment debate in Parliament.
In his speech, he raised the cause of the many self-employed and freelancers in his constituency and across the country who have not been heard by the Treasury and have not qualified for any income support schemes.
Commenting, R
In January 2020, Richard Fuller MP wrote to Central Beds Council to outline his opposition to the planning application for 416 properties on land north of Biggleswade, with access via Furzenhall Road.
Next week, the Development Brief for the application will be considered by the Planning Comm
Richard Fuller MP welcomes NHS plans to deliver 250,000 clear face masks for use by people with hearing loss, dementia and autism during the coronavirus pandemic
The Government has announced that NHS and care workers will be given clear face masks to help them communicate with people with cert
