The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 12 Dec 2019

Richard Fuller.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for North Bedfordshire.

Commons votes
367/521
70% attendance · top 57% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
89
across 45 debates · 24,371 words
Written Qs
56
50 answered · 6 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Aligned with their councils.

Richard Fuller is the Conservative MP for North Bedfordshire, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

§ 01Voting record.367 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation79
Economy73
Employment47
Crime & Policing40
Education27
Constitution and Democracy25
Welfare and Benefits22
Defence and Foreign Affairs20

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Fuller broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.89 contributions · 45 debates · 24,371 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs15,705
Fiscal Policy13,707
Housing6,433
Local Government6,228
Environment5,252
Energy5,148
Health4,142
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

28 Apr

Retail, Hospitality and Leisure: Business Rates

A UKHospitality survey shows one in seven hotels, pubs and restaurants will close directly because of the Chancellor's policies, destroying the livelihoods of founders; the Chancel

115 words·Read
19 Mar

Banking Services: Accessibility

Banking is shifting to digital; government should facilitate change while mitigating social harms; current framework acknowledges ongoing trends and future consultations.

1,582 words·Read
10 Mar

OBR Growth Projections: Departmental Spending

Government spending plans rely on multiple unrealistic assumptions and are likely to fall apart; government must choose between spending cuts and tax rises.

125 words·Read
10 Mar

Youth Unemployment: Autumn Budget 2025

The Government may be considering delays to minimum wage equalisation pledges due to youth joblessness concerns.

55 words·Read
Showing 4 of 89·All 89 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Fuller holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 04Written questions.56 tabled · 50 answered · 1 Nov 2024 → 20 May 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Treasury1832.1%
Department for Transport1526.8%
Cabinet Office47.1%
Department for Business and Trade35.4%
Department of Health and Social Care35.4%
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government35.4%
Department for Education35.4%
Home Office23.6%

Most recent.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

What estimate her Department has made of the total annual operating costs of public sector companies succeeding private franchises under the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill ; and if she will provide a breakdown of how the funds currently recovered from private Train Operating Companies for the British Transport Police budget will be accounted for within the financial implications of the Bill.

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

What progress Northern has made on upgrading train sanding systems to improve braking performance since 17 December 2025; how many older units have been fitted with variable-rate sanding equipment to date; and whether the project remains on track for completion by autumn 2028.

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, if she will provide a breakdown of the programmes Network Rail is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero target; and what the estimated cost to the public purse is of those programmes.

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, if she will provide a breakdown of programmes the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is undertaking to decarbonise its driving test centre and vehicle inspection estate by 2050; and what total funding has been allocated to these schemes.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 56·All 56 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.7 declared interests · £273k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Remuneration: £15,000 a year
Remuneration: £15,000 a year From: 1 May 2025. Hours: 8 hrs a month (Registered 21 May 2025)
Role, work or services: Adviser
Role, work or services: Adviser From: 1 May 2025. Payer: Bloomsbury Home Care Limited (Home Care), 5 Station Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Clacto…
Role, work or services: Advisory Director
Role, work or services: Advisory Director Payer: Investcorp Securities Ltd (a venture capital company), 48 Grosvenor St, London W1K 3HW (R…
Remuneration: £25,000 a year paid quarterly
Remuneration: £25,000 a year paid quarterly From: 1 April 2023. Hours: 10 hrs a month expected commitment (Registered 14 April 2023)
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat) Number of properties: 1 Location: New York, United States Interest held: until 26 Febr…
Showing 5 of 7·All 7 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Jun 2025

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing228,12783.4%
Accommodation26,9159.8%
Office Costs15,8475.8%
MP Travel1,4260.5%
Staff Travel1,0700.4%
Total · 114 claims273,386100%
Showing 5 of 114·All 114 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Fuller on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 07Electoral history.5 contests · 2010, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024North Bedfordshire19,98138.8%Won
2019North East Bedfordshire38,44359.1%Won
2017Bedford21,92345.2%Lost
2015Bedford19,62542.6%Won
2010Bedford17,54638.9%Won

2024 — full result, North Bedfordshire.

CandidateVotes%
Richard FullerWONCon19,98138.8

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see North Bedfordshire

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 24,371 words
7 Oct 2024 → 28 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
56 tabled · 50 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
7 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£273,386 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL