Henry Vann

Bedford and Kempston Lib Dem candidate highlights GP manifesto pledge

In their manifesto, the Liberal Democrats said everyone should get the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it. They pledge to give everyone the right to see a GP within seven days...

Opinion: Hyperbole and much of what you’d expect as MP candidates speak at REC hustings

It was a packed room at Rothsay Education Centre (REC) last night (20 June) as five of the candidates hoping to be Bedford & Kempston's next MP faced questions from local people...

“I will fight tooth and nail for Bedford and Kempston” says Lib Dem candidate

“Overlooked Bedford” needs an independently minded MP who will fight for it, the Lib Dem candidate for next month’s General Election has said. Henry Vann said he is standing because he cares about...

Goldings’ facelift will reinstate ‘iconic’ lettering and facade of building

The iconic shopfront of the former Goldings building is the latest to benefit from Bedford Borough’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works. Repairs to the High Street...

Letters: “Landlords should be required to actively fill empty units in our High Streets”

For as long as Bedford has people who love and support its independents, and for as long as Bedford has the creative and inspiring people who lead so much business in the...

Debenhams enters ‘light touch’ administration to protect the business during coronavirus shutdown

Further to speculation last week, Debenhams has now confirmed it will file for administration in order to protect the firm from legal action from...

50 major retailers urge the Chancellor to bring in business rates reform in next budget

As town centres up and down the country continue to struggle, over fifty major retailers are calling on the Government to take steps towards fundamental...

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...

LIVE: General Election 2019

General Election 2019: Bedford. We'll be updating this live blog as soon as the winners for each seat covered by the Bedford Independent is announced...

Independent hospital campaigner Barry Monk backs Lib Dem’s Henry Vann

The founder of the Save Bedford Hospital Party, Dr Barry Monk, has backed the Liberal Democrat candidate, Henry Vann to be the next MP for Bedford...

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