Cleat Hill Gas Explosion Following the tragic gas explosion in Cleat Hill on 19 October 2024, in which two residents lost their lives, Richard has been actively working to address the...
Furzenhall Development, Land North of Biggleswade Since January 2020, Richard has consistently opposed the proposed development of 416 houses on Furzenhall Road, Biggleswade. He first wrote to Central...
VAT on Private School Fees Currently, all schools are exempt from VAT as they are considered eligible bodies under the Education Act. According to the VAT Act 1994, the provision of...
Solar Farms Richard is committed to protecting farmland from opportunistic, short-term solutions to clean energy goals and preserving the countryside from a proliferation...
Park Homes Richard has championed the rights of park home residents over the last Parliament, ensuring they receive fair treatment and necessary support. Following the...
East West Rail Since being elected, Richard has been an advocate for his constituents, consistently voicing their concerns to East West Rail and Department for Transport...
Wastewater Overflows and Flooding Since December 2023, Richard has been actively supporting constituents across the constituency including in Wyboston, Tempsford, and Great Barford, who have...
Freehold Estate Management Charge Reform Over the past 18 months, Richard has campaigned for reform of freehold management charges. Many constituents have been in touch with Richard to recount their...
Hare Coursing Changes to the law brought about by Richard to combat the dangerous and cruel crime of hare coursing, are now having a real impact. Tough new measures to tackle...
Strengthening rights for Victims of Sexual Violence Richard has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of sexual violence victims and survivors. In December 2023, he participated in the debate on the Victims...
