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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...

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...

Bedford RAF veteran campaigns for MoD recognition of nuclear test ‘guinea pigs’

When 18-year-old Jon Miles was conscripted to the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1958 he could not imagine that he'd become part of one of the British government's longest-running scandals...

Monthly Column: Christmas message from Mohammad Yasin MP

The ongoing pandemic has been awful for everybody. And it’s difficult for all of us to face the prospect of making alternative plans. But too many families have lost loved ones this year...

PM confirms lockdown easing delayed until 19 July but ‘huge relief’ as weddings can go ahead

Bedford wedding businesses have described the latest statement from the Prime Minister as 'a huge relief' after it was confirmed that nuptials with over 30 guests could go ahead from 21 June...

Latest coronavirus restrictions: 10pm pub curfew, more mandatory masks and work from home

This afternoon (Tuesday), the Prime Minister made a speech in parliament, outlining the latest coronavirus restrictions for England...

Alistair Burt MP tables amendment to prevent no-deal Brexit

In what could be seen as cautionary foresight, Alistair Burt, MP for North East Bedfordshire, has tabled a successful amendment in Parliament to prevent a future government from...

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