New laws to stop the boats 9th March 2023 Earlier this year the Prime Minister made stopping the boats one of his 5 promises to the British people. This week, the Home Secretary announced that the... Westminster News
Government supports Central Bedfordshire Council's plan for expanded SEND provision 8th March 2023 Last week, the government announced the SEND and AP improvement plan, confirming investment in training for thousands of workers so children can get the help... Westminster News
Richard calls for better oversight of OFGEM and other regulators 7th March 2023 Last week in Parliament, Richard questioned the Rt Hon Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, about Ofgem and other industry... Westminster News
Windsor Framework agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework, agreed by Rishi Sunak and European Commission President this week, rebalances the Protocol, restores the consent of all communities and... Westminster News
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 27th February 2023 The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 come into force on Monday 27 February. It means that 16 and 17 year olds will no longer be allowed to... Westminster News
Richard asks Minister about changes in Carer’s Allowance and the number of hours that carers can work 21st February 2023 Richard recently spoke in the House of Commons debate on the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Orders. These orders increase state pensions and benefits by 10... Westminster News
Parliamentary event raises awareness of Safer Internet Day 15th February 2023 February 7th marked 'Safer Internet Day', a globally recognised celebration promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young... Westminster News
Treasury and Bank of England launch consultation on digital pound 12th February 2023 The Treasury and the Bank of England are consulting on a potential digital pound, or central bank digital currency (CBDC). The digital pound would be issued by... Westminster News
'Hedgerow Hero' Richard Fuller welcomes government announcement of an ambitious target to create and restore hedgerows 9th February 2023 Last week the government announced an ambitious plan to create or restore 30,000 miles of hedgerows a year by 2037, and 45,000-miles of hedgerows a year by 2050... Westminster News