Mid Bedfordshire constituency

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...

“I may not live here but I understand the issues” says Mid Beds Lib Dem candidate

The Lib Dem candidate for Mid Bedfordshire said he’s not going to come up with any excuses for not living in the constituency. During last year’s Mid Beds by-election, the Lib Dems pushed the fact that...

Mid Bedfordshire Independent candidate says he has “unfinished business”

The Independent candidate for Mid Bedfordshire said he is standing again as he has “unfinished business”. Gareth Mackey came fourth when he stood as a candidate for last year’s by-election...

Mid Beds Reform candidate defends party structure

Reform UK’s candidate for Mid Bedfordshire said it was “easier and more efficient” to set the party up as a limited company. Dave Holland, who is also Reform UK’s county organiser for Bedfordshire, said that...

Mid-Bedfordshire by-election “up in the air” amid calls for PCC to stand down during campaign

Campaigners have described preparations for the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election as being "in full swing", despite no resignation from the current MP and no election date being set...

Don’t make the same “mistake made in Bedford” Lib Dem leader’s plea as Mid Beds candidate is announced

Labour voters in Mid Bedfordshire are warned not to repeat the “mistake made in Bedford borough”. “Dave Hodgson [the former Bedford mayor] lost very, very narrowly [in May] and I think it’s a message...

Nadine Dorries announces PCC Festus Akinbusoye is to stand as Tory candidate in Mid Beds by-election

The current MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Nadine Dorries, has named the current Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner as the Tory candidate in the impending by-election...

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