Political Column, Author at Bedford Independent

Monthly column: Cost of Living Crisis – the Government needs to take action

We have recently seen the shocking news that almost one in four adults will not switch their heating on this winter. A survey of over 2,000 adults found 23% would do without...

Monthly Column: Why we need a proper energy policy, now

As the energy price cap is set to rise for the second time this year, I am hearing increasingly from constituents across the political spectrum who are looking to the future and are genuinely...

Monthly column: Supporting our Ukrainian guests

It has now been more than 22 weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine and whilst it has dropped off the front pages the conflict continues. Bedford Borough is now home to nearly 300...

Monthly column: NHS waiting times

A record 6.6 million people are waiting for care, and they are waiting longer than ever before. Waiting times for ambulance and emergency department care are a symptom of the...

Monthly column: A summer of fun in Bedford

Monthly column: Paying tribute on Armed Forces Day

It’s good to see the Armed Forces Day flag flying from Borough Hall in anticipation of Armed Forces Day on Saturday (25 June). I’m looking forward to the first in-person event in a few years...

Monthly column: Wow, what a (long) Platinum Jubilee weekend

Bedford Borough did Her Majesty the Queen proud with so many events celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. I hope everyone was able to attend, and enjoy, some of the many events that took...

Monthly column: Adult social care is getting worse rather than better

Monthly column: Celebrating our communities

Monthly column: Unacceptable delays in refugees’ visa applications

Many of you have contacted me regarding Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and how you can best support those who are vulnerable. I am incredibly proud and thankful of my constituents’ generosity