Political Column, Author at Bedford Independent

Environmental protections post-Brexit: the race to the bottom begins

The watering down of workers' rights, standards and environmental protections was at the heart of my concerns over Brexit. Just weeks after our final ties with the EU were severed and my concerns are already being realised...

View from the villages: The importance of local knowledge

2020 really did keep on giving until the end. After a year of Covid 19 and restrictions relating to the virus, not only was the Borough placed in Tier 4 for Christmas, but we in Bedfordshire then suffered from the Christmas Eve/Day/Boxing Day floods...

Mayor’s monthly column: Coronavirus vaccinations

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The main thing I know many local residents are looking forward to is the rollout of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccine...

“After huge personal sacrifice by Bedfordians there is light at the end of the tunnel” says MP

It’s sad that we end this darkest of years in Tier 3 restrictions after so many months of huge personal sacrifice and disruption to our way of life...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas is going to be very different this year for everyone, but that doesn’t mean we cannot celebrate. Last week, I announced the winner of my Christmas Card...

View from the villages: The year that was and the year that is to come

Well, what a year 2020 has turned out to be and I, like many other residents, am planning for a very different Christmas this year...

Legal advice: Are logistics businesses COVID-safe for Christmas?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is stepping up its efforts to ensure Christmas is delivered safely as we enter the festive season. With online...

Bedford & Kempston MP says Universal Credit is not fit for purpose

In his monthly column, Mohammad Yasin MP aruges that Universal Credit is not fit for purpose, saying it has failed countless of his constituents...

View from the villages: Families you are not alone

A few weeks ago I visited the new cafe in Great Barford for its opening day. There was a lovely friendly village atmosphere and whilst there I got...

Cohabiting during a pandemic: what couples need to know

As lockdown once again prevents us from socialising with our friends and loved ones, many couples are deciding to bite the bullet and move in together...