Richard's Good News Story of the Week concerns the correct discharge from hospital."Mr F got in touch with me regarding his mother, Mrs F from Basildon and Billericay, and the situation she was facing with her healthcare.Mrs F is in her…
Richard met with the team behind Creative BasildON recently.Speaking after the meeting, Richard said:"Following the news that Arts Council England has awarded £988,036 to Creative Basildon, I headed over there to meet Rachel and Hannah…
As Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Richard led the debate for HM Opposition at the Second Reading of the Railways Bill, and laid the amendment put forward by the Conservatives.You can see Richard's full debate in the video.
Richard attended a men's mental health workshop recently.Speaking after the meeting, Richard said:"I popped by the Vita Health Group and Billericay Men's Shed workshop on men’s mental health at Stock Brook Country Club in Billericay…
Richard recently visited Ghyllgrove Primary.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"I had a great time meeting with Mrs Tidiman and her team at Ghyllgrove Primary in Basildon. It was immediately obvious how good this school is.Naturally,…
Richard recently attended the Basildon bus depot for their electrifying upgrade.Speaking after the event, Richard said:"Thrilled to join First Bus in Basildon for the electrifying of their bus depot, along with Cllr Jeff Henry and other…
Richard showed his support for breweries and pubs at an event in Parliament recently.Speaking after the event, Richard said:"Recently, I met with representatives from CAMRA to discuss the issues facing our much-loved pubs and breweries…
Richard's Good News Story of the Week concerns subsidence in a building. "Mr P from Basildon got in touch with me regarding issues with subsidence in his flat, which he only was made aware of after having a survey completed.It was…
Richard shows his support for Small Business Saturday.Speaking afterwards, Richard said:"Today is Small Business Saturday so why not go out and support a small business in Basildon and Billericay!These businesses are the backbone of our…
Richard visited Janet Duke Primary School recently.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"I had a really lovely time touring Janet Duke Primary in Laindon with Headteacher, Mrs Phelps-Knights.It was great to see so many students being…
Richard recently took a break at the Tractor Shed in Billericay.Speaking afterwards, Richard said:"As I travel around Basildon and Billericay, I always keep my eye out for places to stop and grab a quick bite, and I’d noticed the Tractor…
Richard attended a parliamentary drop-in regarding breast cancer.Speaking afterwards, Richard said:"Like so many families, mine has been touched by breast cancer. I dropped into the Breast Cancer Campaign’s Pink Ribbon Tea in Parliament to…
Richard met with Basildon United and more clubs at Gardiners Close.Speaking after the meeting, Richard said:"I recently held another meeting at Gardiners Close in Basildon kindly held at Basildon United FC with Essex County FA, Ford …
Richard has celebrated the importance of UK Parliament Week.Speaking about the Week, Richard said:"It was amazing to see so many activities last week for UK Parliament Week across Basildon and Billericay. We had 30 organisations…
Richard visited Safari Childcare to present them with their Rooting Status award.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"I had a really delightful time at Safari Childcare Preschool & Full Day Care in Billericay to meet some of the team…
Richard's Good News Story of the Week concerns helping a constituent get the diagnosis and treatment for MS that they needed."A few months ago, Mr S from Basildon got in touch regarding some support with his medical case.For many years, Mr…
Richard joined local residents and Cllr Dr Richard Moore to show support against a new development on Tye Common Road.Speaking after the event, Richard said:"Today, I joined lots of local residents concerned by the huge new development…
Richard has visited several family businesses ahead of the Budget.Speaking after the visits, Richard said:"I know this week is a major worry for many family businesses. Business Rates and National Insurance Tax hikes are already costing…
Richard attended a parliamentary reception to show his support for local pharmacies.Speaking after the reception, Richard said:"After visiting several of our local pharmacies, I was delighted to join colleagues from across Parliament at…
Richard visited Castledon School in Wickford recently.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"Whilst MPs normally stay in their own patch, there are occasions where we need to cross the border to learn about a service or organisation that…
Richard recently attended a performance by the Billericay Choral Society and others.Speaking after the performance, Richard said:"As your MP, I am very happy to support all different kinds of groups, and sometimes that does include…
Richard's Good News Story of the Week concerns a successful Blue Badge application:"Ms C from Basildon got in touch recently regarding her Blue Badge application. As those of who you have ever applied for one will know, this can be a…
Richard recently visited the women's teams of Billericay Town FC.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"On a chilly night – when it even snowed for a bit! – I visited Vinny from Billericay Town FC Women to see their training sessions in…
Richard visited the Billericay Youth Town Council for a Q&A session.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"It was really good to be down at the Town Council answering some great questions from the youth councillors. Thanks to Billericay…
Richard visited the new Aldi in Billericay.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"Yesterday I headed over for the opening of the new Aldi in Billericay - I was not alone!It’s fantastic to see the store fully up and running and so busy…
Richard & Cllr Martyn Mordecai visited St John the Divine.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"Along with Cllr Martyn Mordecai, I headed over to St John the Divine in Billericay to chat with Robert and Paul about their roof project and…
Richard and Cllr Alex Myers met with the Basildon Rugby Club.Speaking after the meeting, Richard said:"After meeting Basildon Rugby Football Club at a recent roundtable with other affected clubs, and the Missing family, I committed to…
Richard has provided an update following his meeting with the Minister regarding Local Government Reorganisation."Last week, along with fellow Essex MPs, I met with Baroness Taylor, a Local Government Minister, to be briefed on local…
Richard recently visited the residents of Creasy Court.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"Whilst I do spend a lot of my time visiting businesses or hosting surgery meetings in my office, often it makes more sense to meet people in…
Richard visited the Steepleview Community Association.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:"I had a lovely time recently meeting with and listening to some of the Committee that run Steepleview Community Association at their hall in…