Richard asks Health Secretary about vaccine deployment in care homes with positive Covid cases Friday, 22 January, 2021 On Thursday, Richard had the opportunity to ask the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, about the deployment of vaccinations in care homes. Raising his concerns about the vaccination rollout in care homes when there has been a positive outbreak of Covid, Richard asked Matt Hancock to confirm the policy when this happens. The Secretary of State advised that even during an outbreak, a care... Westminster News
Welcoming the acceleration of the vaccine rollout in Bedfordshire 21st January 2021 Richard has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the... Local News
Richard speaks out about Potton planning application for 97 new houses 20th January 2021 In February 2020, Richard wrote to Central Beds Council outlining his concerns about a planning application for 100 properties on land south of the The Ridgeway... Local News
Today's consideration of the Trade Bill 19th January 2021 Today, Parliament is considering the Trade Bill. The Bill will be an important element of the independent trade policy the UK will operate now that we have left... Westminster News
Government tackles late payments to small firms to protect jobs 19th January 2021 Richard has welcomed Government plans to reform the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to help small businesses from delayed invoices and to provide them with further... Westminster News
Richard raises the issue of visa arrangements for UK musicians with multiple instruments touring the EU 19th January 2021 This week, Richard had the opportunity to ask Culture, Media and Sport Minister, Caroline Dinenage MP, about visa arrangements for UK musicians. Following an... Westminster News
Richard welcomes Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls 19th January 2021 The views of women and girls across North East Bedfordshire are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse. The Government is... Westminster News
New Government scheme to help victims of domestic abuse 18th January 2021 From the 14 January, victims of domestic abuse will be able to access support from local pharmacies in North East Bedfordshire, as part of the Ask for ANI... Westminster News
Richard comments on the CQC report on Bedford Hospital 15th January 2021 Today's report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is focussed specifically on the provision of maternity services at Bedford Hospital and follows on from an... Local News
Richard meets with Biggleswade and Ivel Rotary Club 14th January 2021 During a virtual meeting earlier this week, members of the Biggleswade and Ivel Rotary Club asked Richard about the local vaccine rollout, the environment and... Local News
