The letter to the Prime Minister I signed along with over 80 cross-party MPs, calling for the beauty sector to reopen, has been delivered to Boris's office this morning.

As sectors of the economy start to re-open, there remain businesses which have not yet been permitted to open. This includes beauty clinics who have seen the return of hairdressing, pubs and restaurants but who are themselves prevented from opening.

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.

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. I have read fully each of the emails sent to me and I have been responding with the following email. 

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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.

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.

In England some of the rules have changed. But some have not. Watch this video or read this document for more information.