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
Peter Bedford visits Fairfield School 20th September 2024 VAT on School Fees: Earlier today I met with local teachers and the Headmaster of Fairfield Prep School to discuss the impact that the proposed VAT on school... Newsletters
My week in the Constituency 20th September 2024 With Parliament in recess, I decided to visit the Constituency and its residents to see what I can do as your MP. I attended the Anstey Gala which was a great... Newsletters
Peter Bedford visits residents of Thurcaston 19th September 2024 Last week, I visited the residents of Hunters Green, Thurcaston, to discuss the management issues they are experiencing. Residents took me through a range of... Newsletters
My week in Parliament 13th September 2024 Some of my work, as your MP, this week: On Tuesday I voted to re-instate Winter Fuel Allowance and will continue to campaign on this. I asked the Attorney... Newsletters
My Summer Recess... 19th August 2024 So far this Summer Recess I have... Met with disability Campaigner Simon Sansome Visited the University of Leicester to discuss their superb research portfolio... Newsletters
Peter discusses Hinckley and Bosworth's local plan 15th August 2024 Hinckley & Bosworth Local Plan: This evening I joined local councillors to speak with over 250 residents of Ratby about the proposals to develop on The... Newsletters
My visit to Mountsorrel quarry 15th August 2024 This week I visited Mountsorrel quarry to discuss a range of issues; including the proposed mitigations in the event of a quarry extension. As a local MP, with... Newsletters
My day in the Constituency 2nd August 2024 A busy, but enjoyable day of engagements across Mid Leicestershire : Meeting with Glenfield Campaigner Steve Walters to discuss Leicester City Council's Local... Newsletters
Peter Bedford's Maiden Speech 22nd July 2024 It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) and Members on both sides of the House who have given their maiden speeches... Speeches