Peter votes in favour of Assisted Dying Saturday, 30 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 end of their life and that this is the key to a compassionate society. Here's a transcript of my contribution to the debate and my rationale for supporting this overdue reform to end of life care. For a full transcript of my speech, visit... Opinions
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
Supporting Leicestershire Businesses 10th May 2024 On Friday 10th May Peter met with Julian Everard, Chairman of Everards Brewery, to discuss what more Government could be doing to support local businesses... Local News
Policing our rural communities 5th April 2024 On Friday 5th April Peter met with Police & Crime Commissioner, Rupert Matthews, in Rothley to raise the issue of rural crime and the need for greater police... Local News
Infrastructure before development! 26th March 2024 Peter speaks at Leicestershire County Council Cabinet about the importance of infrastructure ahead of development. Local News
Investment in Leicestershire 18th March 2024 On Monday 18th March Peter attended the final Board Meeting, as a Director, of the Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership. Since 2011 the LLEP has... Local News
