Liz Truss

Bedford Ian writes…

19 December 2025: Greyfriars grudge, Truss issues, On yer bike, Rollercoaster spin, and Pub etiquette. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...

Letters: What things lasted less long than Nadine Dorries’ definition of “immediately”?

And just like that… Nadine Dorries has finally announced that she is resigning as MP for Mid Bedfordshire - a mere 11 weeks (actually 78 days) after announcing that she would be leaving her seat...

Richard Fuller MP returns to backbenches after three months in Treasury role

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller, has resigned from his Treasury position, just over three months since he began the job. The Conservative MP was Economic Secretary to...

Environmental and political lines drawn in response to proposed Investment Zones

Political lines have been drawn following the Prime Minister's announcement that Bedford Borough is one of 38 councils to be identified as a potential Investment Zone...

Letters: An open letter to the government and East West Rail Company

The sheer arrogance of East West Rail and the government is unacceptable. The people of Bedford Borough continue to suffer due to their lack of direction and communication...

Energy crisis: “We have gone through covid, but this feels much worse” say Bedford business owners

New prime minister, Liz Truss, has announced a £150b plan to relieve the stress from Britain’s soaring energy prices. However, businesses will get support with bills capped for six months...

Secretary of State Liz Truss joins Ryan Henson on the Conservative campaign trail

Liz Truss, the Secretary of State for International Trade, joined Conservative candidate Ryan Henson on the campaign trail yesterday in Bedford.

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