At the recent Third Reading and Report Stage of the Victims and Prisoners Bill, Richard was pleased to support several amendments which strengthen the rights of victims of sexual violence including a presumption not to disclose counselling records of victims of rape and sexual assault in an investig
Richard has welcomed the arrival of the Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments for pensioner households in North East Bedfordshire, as part of the government’s record £104 billion cost of living support package.
Over the past month, around 11.9 million payments, totalling more t
This week, the government presented the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill to Parliament which promises wide ranging changes in the rights of leaseholders and important improvements to the rights of people who own their own homes.
Richard Fuller MP said:
Like the many constituents who are affecte
The National Audit Office (NAO), which is the taxpayers’ watchdog, has completed its investigation into the East West Rail (EWR) project and published their report on Wednesday.
Richard Fuller MP said:
I met with the NAO earlier this year to push for an investigation and I am pleased they f
Richard was extremely disappointed to hear recently that a coalition of Bedford Borough Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green Councillors had voted down a spending commitment that would have seen a £9m investment for local GP's, including the proposed Kempston Hub, £3.9m on refurbishment of Boroug
Last week, Ricahrd was pleased to be able to join his constituent, Chris Smith, when he was part of a group which delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street calling on the Government to implement the compensation recommendations of the infected blood inquiry, which were published in April - Second Inte
On Tuesday, the government's emergency legislation to stop the boats passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons. The Rwanda Partnership plays a key part in efforts to crackdown on the people smuggling gangs, stop the boats and save lives.
Last week, Richard visited Oakley Primary Academy where he met with the school council, spoke to the school assmebly about his role as an MP and met the winnder of his Christmas card competition, Thea Neal to present her with a certificate and the printed card.
Commenting on his visit, Richard Full
Over the last few months, Richard has been running a competition to find the best pub, independent shop and restaurant/cafe in North East Bedfordshire as nominated and then voted by local residents.
Richard was delighted to hear the recent news from the Bedfordshire Police Wildlife and Rural Crime Team of the successful prosecution of a local hare courser and the imposition of a significant fine of towards £2,000.
Richard Fuller MP said:
Prior to my Private Member's Bill on hare coursing, an
