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Blake Stephenson. Image: LDRS

Reflecting on two years as your Mid-Bedfordshire MP 

Mid Bedfordshire had been let down by politicians for too many years, and that’s why in 2024 I decided to put my name forward to represent the place I live in Parliament. And in July 2024...
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Bedfordshire MP proposed bill to tackle flooding has passed House of Commons first reading

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson (Conservative) has had his bill to combat flooding pass its first reading in the House of Commons. Flooding caused extensive damage in September 2024...
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Bedford-based Ukrainian artist exhibits work in Parliament to mark anniversary of invasion

A Ukranian artist living in Bedford has exhibited her work at the Houses of Parliament to mark the one-year anniversary since Russian forces invaded her home country...
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Westminster beckons for finalists of PCC’s schools’ debating competition

Finalists in this year's schools' debating competition will have the chance to test their skills at the Houses of Parliament, as Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus...
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Castle Newnham pupils witness PM resignation on visit to Parliament

Pupils from Castle Newnham got more than they were expecting on their trip to Westminster earlier this month when they realised the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had announced his...
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Bedford MP invites Minister to meet local businesses dealing with complexity of Brexit

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin, spoke in Parliament this week regarding the impact of Brexit on local businesses. Mr Yasin asked a question in Friday's Cabinet Office Questions...
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