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Richard has welcomed the government’s announcement that a new Trade & Agriculture Commission will be created to protect high levels of food standards in any international trade deal as Britain leaves the EU.

Today I have sent the attached letter to the Secretary of State, Matt Hancock, following up on my parliamentary question on the availability of local Covid19 data. While there is localised data available to Local Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups, there are limitations with this data an

Today I had the chance during an Urgent Question in the House of Commons earlier to raise my concerns about the local rate of Coronavirus infections.

A very large number of constituents have contacted me to ask my views on Dominic Cummings.

The Guardian newspaper reports that Luton Council is drawing up emergency cuts to avoid bankruptcy.  My view is that the UK government should not provide extra taxpayers’ money to bail out Luton Council above and beyond what is already being provided to Luton and to other councils. Luton got i

Recycling centres have reopened, but for some you do need to a book a slot online before you visit. Check your local authority page for further details before you set off. You can find more information for Central Bedfordshire here. For Bedford Borough, please visit this site.

The Coronavirus Community Support Fund opens for applications today. I have been really touched by the strong sense of community spirit which has been so evident during the pandemic.

In England some of the rules have changed. But some have not. Watch this video or read this document for more information. 🏠 Stay home as much as possible
👩‍💻 Work from home if you can
⛔️ Limit contact with others
↔️ Keep your distance if you go out
🧼 Wash your hands

Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement that the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of October. Richard said: "The announcement means that this unprecedented support can continue for all sectors and regions with employees able to remain furloughed." From Au

Richard has today called on the government to defend employees from the bare knuckle fight in the airline industry. Speaking on Sunday, he said: "The airline industry is one of the world’s most economically efficient but also one of the most ruthless.