In a 'normal' year there are around 250 thousand weddings in England and the industry is worth approximately £14bn.

In the latest in the series of conversations with constituents, Richard catches up with bride-to-be Jamie Bartlam, Gemma Lander of The White Emporium and Richard Squire of Bassmead Manor Barns. 

In this fascinating discussion we hear that Jamie has had to postpone her wedding 4 times due to COVID restrictions and how the pandemic has impacted the industry at large and specifically Gemma and Richard's businesses.

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We've probably all driven past it, many of us may have played golf, visited the spa or been to a conference there, but how much do we know about all that Wyboston Lakes Resort has to offer and how the Covid pandemic has changed their business?

In the latest in the series of local 'Conversations', Richard talks to MD Steve Jones about Wyboston Lakes Resort, the impact of coronavirus restrictions, how lateral flow tests and vaccine certificates could give confidence to future business users and how he expects to see business interactions adapt in the years ahead.

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In the second in the series of 'Conversations with Constituents', Richard discusses all things agricultural with local farmer, Freya Morgan and National Farmers' Union representative, Oliver Rubinstein.

This wide-ranging conversation covers everything from the use of neonicotinoids, the effects of the weather, protection of standards, impact of Brexit and future trade deals, rural crime and government legislation such as the focus on 'Public Money for Public Goods' as the mechanism for supporting farming as we move away from the EU's Common Agricultural Policy.

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In a departure from the usual format, Richard launches the first of a series of conversations with constituents covering a range of different topics and issues of particular relevance to the people of North East Bedfordshire.

In this episode he welcomes Biggleswade-based Massage and Skincare Specialist; Emma Sykes to discuss the issues affecting her business and the wider Hair and Beauty sector in general during the Covid pandemic. Emma also explains the background to her setting up the 'Support for Hair and Beauty (Bedfordshire)' Facebook group and how this has grown beyond all expectations and provided a great level of support and information for members.  

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In the second part of his New Year podcast, Richard Fuller looks forward to 2021 covering a range of topics including schooling, the economy, Scottish independence, the 'levelling up' agenda and how the media curates the news we receive.

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Following arguably the toughest 12 months that many of us have endured in our lifetimes, Richard takes a look back at some of the key events of 2020. 

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Although Coronavirus dominates our thoughts, other Government business still continues. In a Covid-free podcast, Richard gives his views on the Chancellor's statement on the UK's finances, reviews the Prime Minister's 10-point 'Green Deal', assesses the merits of increased spending on Defence and explains why he believes a trade deal with the EU will be secured.

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With an end to lockdown in sight, Richard Fuller shares his views on the Coronavirus crisis. What the new tiers will look like, the hopes for mass community testing and emerging vaccines and what lessons should be learned from the past 9 months.

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Richard discusses the return of MPs to Parliament, the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions and the killing of George Floyd in the United States.

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Richard discusses the implications of the slightly looser lockdown restrictions, questions the effectiveness of an E-Parliament and makes a plea for the 'forgotten' self employed.

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