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“I’m like a fat bloke in a sweet shop who wants everything now” says Bedford’s Mayor

Bedford’s mayor said he is like a “fat bloke in a sweet shop” because he wants “everything now”. But at the moment he said he is “tied” to the previous administration’s budget. During his campaign for...

Prime Minister endorses Festus Akinbusoye as Mid-Beds candidate

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said there is a “straightforward” choice for Mid Bedfordshire’s next MP. During a visit to Cranfield University (10 October), the PM said making sure that the area is protected...

13 candidates confirmed as Mid-Beds by-election nominations close

One of 13 candidates will replace Nadine Dorries as Mid Bedfordshire’s MP next month, after the by-election in her constituency. Voters will go to the polls on Thursday, 19 October to choose her successor for...

Lib Dems and Conservatives double down on “deceitful” use of ‘propaganda’ style tactics in Mid Beds by-election

The Liberal Democrats have said they'll continue to use 'fake newspapers' in their Mid Beds by-election campaign, despite voters overwhelmingly criticising the tactic and calling for the propaganda...

Letters: 300,000 visas have been issued to people fleeing conflict and authoritarian regimes

I would like to address a few points made by Mr. Yasin in his column, starting off with the Illegal Migration Bill. The UK has a long history of offering refuge to those fleeing conflict. The government...

Letters: Not the time to move on

Given that the previous Prime Minister and Leader of the Tory Party was disgraced as one of the biggest liars in British Parliamentary history, one might expect that a Police and Crime Commissioner...

Mid Beds in limbo as Nadine Dorries MP may hold onto seat until autumn

A by-election for Mid Beds could be delayed until the autumn as Nadine Dorries MP still hasn't officially resigned, despite saying five days ago that she would be stepping down with "immediate effect"...

“It’s good to be able to help” says Conservative candidate in Clapham and Oakley ward

A Conservative candidate for the new Clapham & Oakley Ward said being a parish councillor has given her the taste for helping people. Phillipa Simms, who is standing...

Bedfordshire Tory MPs split over choice for new party leader

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller, has today confirmed his support for Rishi Sunak as the next leader of the Conservative party. In contrast, Mid Bedfordshire MP...

“The Government is collapsing” Bedford MP reacts to Liz Truss resignation

Liz Truss has resigned making her the shortest-serving prime minister in UK history. The Labour MP for Bedford and Kempston has now called for a General Election to "get the country...

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