The resignation of Liz Truss and the leadership election: Richard's views 21st October 2022 On the 20th October, Liz Truss resigned as Leader of the Conservative Party and arrangements were put in place for her successor to be chosen by the 28th... Westminster News
Richard urges people to nominate rural businesses for Countryside Alliance Awards 21st October 2022 The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination and Richard is urging the local community to get nominating. The Countryside Alliance... Westminster News
Richard responds to Westminster Hall debate on support for young people with the increased cost of living. 20th October 2022 During Tuesday's Westminster Hall debate on support for young people with the increased cost of living, Richard responded on behalf of the Government setting... Westminster News
Richard welcomes bursaries of up to £27,000 for trainee teachers in boost for priority subjects 18th October 2022 Richard has welcomed the boost in tax-free bursaries and scholarships for trainee teachers in high priority subjects from next year. The Government is investing... Westminster News
Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8 November 17th October 2022 Households receiving certain DWP benefits will receive the second part of the £650 Cost of Living Payment from 8 November and continuing through to the 23... Westminster News
Richard delivers the government’s National Insurance cut, helping people in North East Bedfordshire keep more of their hard-earned money 12th October 2022 Earlier this week Richard closed the debate on the second reading of the Social Care Levy (Repeal) Bill which puts more back into the pockets of workers across... Westminster News
Richard celebrates National Hedgerow Week 12th October 2022 This week (10-17th October) is National Hedgerow Week - a chance to celebrate hedgerows and to highlight the incredible contribution hedgerows make to halting... Westminster News
Unemployment hit its lowest rate in nearly 50 years 11th October 2022 This week's Office for National Statistics (ONS) labour market figures showed an employment rate of 75.5% and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the lowest it has... Westminster News
Every Mind Matters campaign urges people to do small things which can make a big difference to their mental wellbeing 10th October 2022 As part of World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) launched its latest 'Every Mind Matters'... Westminster News