A few reflections on my first six months as your MP Saturday, 21 December, 2024 At shortly after 6am on Friday 5th July my life would change forever… … when I was elected as your first Member of Parliament for the new Mid Leicestershire constituency. As we approach the end of 2024, I reflect on my first six months as your MP and give a few of my personal thoughts on the ‘good, the bad, and the ugly’ of life as a newly elected Member of Parliament. Firstly, this is not a job... Articles
My concerns over the National Insurance Contributions rise and its impact on Leicestershire charities 19th December 2024 I have recently voiced significant concerns about the recent increase in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and its negative impact on local charities in... Newsletters
My Week as your MP 6th December 2024 This week I started by switching on the Christmas lights in Groby and I would like to wish all Mid Leicestershire's residents a happy start to Advent. I then... Newsletters
MP raises planning concerns in Parliament 2nd December 2024 MP for Mid-Leicestershire, Peter Bedford, raises his concerns of cross-boundary planning applications and how they affect areas of his constituency. The thrust... Newsletters
Peter votes in favour of Assisted Dying 30th November 2024 Earlier today I spoke in the House of Commons and voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (end of life) Bill. I believe everyone should be given the choice at the... Opinions
Response to removal of Winter Fuel Allowance 25th November 2024 On Thursday 31st October 2024, Labour delivered their soul-crushing budget and removed Winter Fuel Allowances for the elderly. Over 100,000 will be pushed into... Opinions
Response to APR and BPR 19th November 2024 The Autumn Budget 2024 brought many broken promises, spearheaded by Labour's passion to drive this country and its hard-working residents into economic... Opinions
Response to Terminally Ill Adults (end of life) Bill 16th November 2024 Re: Assisted Dying Dear constituents, readers and followers, Thank you for your correspondence on the subject of ‘assisted dying’. I am certain that you will... Opinions
Work and Pensions Select Committee - Question 13th November 2024 On Wednesday 13th November, I had the opportunity to question the Secretary of State during the Work and Pensions Committee meeting. I asked her about Pension... Opinions
Winter Crime Survey 8th November 2024 In July, I was elected as your new Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire. Since then, many residents have contacted me about law & order; more... Opinions
