Peter Bedford MP laments the Government’s decision to raise Employer’s NICs for Leicestershire Hospices. Tuesday, 11 February, 2025 At Health and Social Care questions, Peter Bedford MP raised concerns about the impact of the upcoming Employers National Insurance (NI) hike on hospices in Mid Leicestershire. Peter asked: "Leicestershire is home to some superb hospices, such as Rainbows and Loros, both of which are set to be massively impacted by the hike in National Insurance Contributions. Given the important work that these... Westminster News
Peter Bedford MP Stands Against the Family Farm Tax: Protecting Our Rural Roots 11th February 2025 Yesterday, Peter and other Conservative MPs sent a clear message to the Government: No to the family farm tax. This proposed tax threatens the lifeblood of our... Westminster News
Peter Bedford MP Votes for Reasoned Amendment to Strengthen Border Policy 10th February 2025 Tonight in Parliament, Peter voted in favour of the reasoned amendment to the Border, Asylum, and Immigration Bill. Peter decided to sign the Reasoned Amendment... Westminster News
Busy Constituency Surgery in Birstall 8th February 2025 This morning, Peter held a busy constituency surgery in Birstall. Peter said, “it was wonderful to see so many friendly faces and have productive conversations... Local News
Peter Bedford MP Urges Government to Strengthen Financial Education in Schools 6th February 2025 During a Backbench Business Debate in the House of Commons on Thursday, Peter called for urgent improvements to financial education in schools across the UK... Speeches in Parliament
Peter Bedford MP Highlights Importance of UK-US Bilateral Relationship in Westminster Hall Debate 4th February 2025 Earlier today, Peter took part in a key Westminster Hall Debate focused on the vital UK-US bilateral relationship. The MP emphasised that the continued "special... Westminster News
Peter Bedford MP questions DWP Ministers on unemployment 3rd February 2025 At DWP questions, Peter asked Ministers about the impact of the Employment Rights Bill on levels of unemployment. Peter asked: Does the minister agree with me... Newsletters
Peter Bedford MP questions Justice Ministers on confidence in the judicial system 28th January 2025 After news that several criminals re-offended just days after being release as part of the Labour Government’s 'Early Release Scheme', Peter asked the Justice... Newsletters
Groby and Ratby Post Office Closure Update. 24th January 2025 Last month, Peter reached out to the Chief Executive of the Post Office Group to express his concerns about the potential closure of the Groby and Ratby post... Local News
Asylum Seeker Hotel Accommodation: Reopening 21st January 2025 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I put on record my thanks to my hon. Friend Jack Rankin for securing this important debate. Illegal... Speeches
