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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Monthly column: Bedfordshire’s young people deserve better from this Labour government

Walk down any High Street these days and you’ll hear the same worry from shopkeepers, parents, and employers alike: too many of our young people are not getting the...
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Monthly column: Our small, independent businesses need our support more than ever before 

The Budget is on the horizon, and our small and independent businesses need our support more than ever before. That’s why, ahead of Small Business Saturday on 29 November, I’m keen to shine...
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An abandoned car submerged on the flooded A421, 23 September 2024. Image: Cozzas Drone/Facebook

Monthly column: Why won’t the Government take forward our common sense steps to tackle flooding?

Why won’t the Government take forward our common-sense steps to tackle flooding? That’s the question I’m asking this Flood Action Week. Back in June, I introduced the Planning (Flooding) Bill...
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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Monthly column: An active summer listening to local people 

Parliament is in summer recess, and that means I’ve been able to get out and about across Mid Bedfordshire more than usual. It’s a fantastic opportunity to listen to you about the issues that are affecting you...
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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, officially known as the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Image Nigel J. Harris Shutterstock

Monthly column: Our welfare system needs fixing to support people back into work

The Government claims it is delivering sensible welfare reforms, but in reality, all they have delivered is chaos and yet another U-turn.  They have failed to grasp the reforms needed to deliver...
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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Mid Bedfordshire MP raises Wixams GP surgery campaign at Prime Minister’s Questions

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson (Conservative) has taken the campaign for a long-promised GP surgery in Wixams directly to the Prime Minister during Prime Minister’s Questions...
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An artist impression of how the new Universal Theme Park might look. It has a huge lake in the centre with various themed areas around it. it also show the entrance and 'city walk'

Monthly column: Your voices must be heard on Universal, so have your say now

In my last column I spoke about my excitement about the Universal Studios announcement but stressed the importance of delivering the right infrastructure alongside the...
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Universal Theme Park happy family with globe. Image: Universal Destinations and Experiences

Monthly column: Universal Studios – focus shifts To planning and infrastructure to deliver for local residents 

Universal Studios will deliver a fantastic boost for Bedfordshire, but after the celebrations last week the focus now turns immediately to ensuring that appropriate infrastructure...
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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Monthly column: Back into the swing of things

As we enter 2025, I want to wish everybody a very happy new year and hope you all had a relaxing break with your family and friends. Parliament returned from Christmas recess...
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