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Bedford & Kempston MP asks Trade Minister for small business support through Brexit transition

Mohammad Yasin, the MP for Bedford and Kempston, today raised the issue of the impact of Brexit on business. He quizzed the Minister of State for Trade Policy, Greg Hands MP, about how small businesses are struggling to cope with...

Brexit trade deal passed by MPs as Bedford & Kempston MP abstains

The government's Brexit trade deal has been passed by MPs with a majority of 448 at an emergency one-day session today. Parliament was recalled to approve the EU-UK trade and co-operation agreement, despite MPs criticising...

Plans in place to secure Bedford cancer patients’ drugs if no-deal Brexit

A leading Bedfordshire-based medic says plans are in place to make sure that drugs can get through customs if there is a no deal Brexit. With trade deal talks between the UK Government...

Bedford MP’s parliamentary question overshadowed by birthday wishes from Michael Gove

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin was surprised to receive a birthday greeting from Cabinet Minister, Michael Gove, in response to a his...

Letters: Concern over government’s plan to break Brexit promises

I am deeply concerned by the government’s plan to break promises made in the Withdrawal Agreement; an international treaty signed less than a year ago...

Oven-ready Brexit? PM didn’t even turn the oven on, says MP

Coronavirus has claimed nearly 650,000 jobs since March. Sectors that were already struggling, like retail and hospitality, have little resilience to...

Richard Fuller MP defends unaccompanied child refugee vote

As the UK prepares to leave the EU at 11pm tonight, Richard Fuller MP has defended Conservative MPs who voted down a House of Lords Brexit amendment...

Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin shares his priorities for the town

It’s great to be back in Parliament to get on with raising the concerns of the people of Bedford and Kempston. It’s not going to be easy. When the...

As the Brexit deadline looms, Eagle Travel allay holiday fears

Christmas is almost over, and adverts direct our thoughts to holidays, with tempting images of warmer climes, sunny beaches and exotic destinations...

Secretary of State for Health visits Bedford with commitment to NHS

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, was in Bedford this morning, campaigning with local Conservative candidates Ryan Henson...

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