Richard continues to press the government on its proposed removal of VAT exemptions for independent schools, voicing serious concerns about its impact on Bedford Borough’s state school system.
Richard has written to the Local Government Minister, Rushanara Ali MP, to ask that the government supports the exploration into determining the scale and scope of the shallow reservoir of gas at Cleat Hill.Richard Fuller MP said:Whilst surveys have indicated the low current levels of gas in the gro
Last week, Richard met with Family Business UK (FBUK), the largest organisation in the UK dedicated solely to supporting, representing and championing family businesses, their owners, leaders, NextGens, shareholders and executives.After the meeting, Richard Fuller MP said:The first budget of the Lab
The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) team have contacted Richard regarding work planned on the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme that will see traditional lineside signals replaced with signalling displayed inside the drivers’ cabs.
Last month, Richard was pleased to visit the newly refurbished and reopened Wood Lea Clinic in Bromham with representatives of Bromham Parish Council and Bromham’s Ward Councillors, Cllr Dylan Simmons and Cllr Robert Rigby.Richard Fuller MP said:Wood Lea Clinic is a unit that provides a number of sp
National Highways have been in touch to inform us that applications are open for the £2 million legacy fund today.They are offering grants to support initiatives that create a lasting impact on local people, the community, environment, or the economy in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Richard recently visited the newly opened AF Golf Store in Biggleswade.Speaking after the visit, Richard Fuller MP said:I thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit to AFGolf Store in Biggleswade - many thanks to Chris and the guys for showing me around but also for the immense patience you showed with my s
On Thursday, Richard was grateful to have been granted an Adjournment Debate on the gas explosion on Cleat Hill.Richard Fuller MP said:During the debate, I was able to raise the many important questions and issues surrounding the tragic gas explosion in Cleat Hill on the 19th of October.
On Wednesday, Richard received a reply from Alex Norris MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Growth and Building Safety on a number of issues raised in Richard's letter of the 28th October regarding the financial support available to Bedford Borough Council to assist the displace
On Tuesday, Richard Fuller MP joined farmers from North Bedfordshire who were in Westminster for the rally calling on the government to overturn the family farm tax.Richard Fuller MP said:Despite the miserable weather it was great to see such a strong turnout from the farming community in Parliament