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Political Column

This byline is for regular columns submitted by various political leaders within Bedford Borough.

Tory cuts are a deadly combination which we must reverse

Theresa May is frantically trying to rush through policies on mental health and climate change to try to ensure she leaves a legacy – any legacy that isn’t a catalogue of abject failure. Her...

Clarity over medical cannabis is needed to prevent further suffering

MAY: Few of us can forget the powerful campaign by Hannah Deacon who waged a public battle to save her son Alfie Dingley’s life. The now 8-year-old, suffers a rare...

Cuts to police and public services correlates to the rise in violent crime

APRIL: This month, the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, made another speech about rising violent crime among young people. In what some interpreted as a leadership bid...

Brexit update

February: There is a chance that by the time this article reaches publication there may be yet more changes, but as Brexit gets closer I continue to firmly believe in the importance of avoiding ‘no deal’. 

2018 was a curious year in politics

January: May I wish all constituents the very best for the New Year. It’s been a curious year in politics, with such huge concentration on Brexit, despite many other things being on people’s minds...

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