15 October 2026

Alistair Burt MP

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“I will walk out of here looking up at the sky, not down at my shoes” says rebel MP Burt

In his first speech as an independent member for North East Bedfordshire, Alistair Burt MP stated a no-deal Brexit would be ‘catastrophic' for Ireland and...

Bedford’s political leaders react as Alistair Burt MP announces he’s stepping down

All sides of Bedford's political spectrum have been reacting to Alistair Burt MP's announcement that he would not be seeking re-election as and when the next general election is called. The MP...

Alistair Burt MP to step down at next general election

Alistair Burt, MP for North East Bedfordshire, has announced he will not be seeking to go forward as a Conservative candidate in the next general election, saying his views on the way Brexit is...

Alistair Burt MP ‘finds it hard to be labelled a rebel’

North Bedfordshire MP, Alistair Burt appeared on Channel 4 news last night and was asked how far he would go to stop a no-deal Brexit...

Alistair Burt MP resigns from ministerial role over Brexit

Alistair Burt, MP for North East Bedfordshire has resigned from his role as Foreign Office minister, over frustrations with how MPs are being told to vote in Brexit matters...

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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