Richard's Echo column: Summer Surgery Tour a Success 12th September 2025 "Whilst many people see the summertime for a holiday – especially as Parliament is in Recess – to me, I see the opportunity to increase my constituency... Articles
Richard's Echo column: I'm backing drivers and commuters 19th August 2025 “It’s a tremendous honour to have been appointed Shadow Transport Secretary in Kemi Badenoch’s Shadow Cabinet. My priority for transport in the UK is clear: to... Articles
Richard's Echo column: Honour and privilege to serve as your MP 7th July 2025 “It’s been a year since I had the honour and privilege of being elected as the MP for Basildon and Billericay, and what a busy year it has been. On the ground... Articles
Richard's Echo column: Honouring VE Day and meeting Royalty 5th June 2025 "In May, communities across Basildon and Billericay came together to light beacons in remembrance and celebration of Victory in Europe. It has been 80 years... Articles
Richard's Echo column: Threat to our local economy is very real 30th April 2025 “In April, I’ve found time to visit lots of schools to give them an insight to what their MP does – and to show I’m a real person fighting for them! It’s been a... Articles
Richard's Echo column: Help businesses to survive and thrive 6th December 2024 "Visiting Billericay Christmas Market last weekend really did re-enforce that we’re now just weeks from Christmas! I’m sure that many residents have been better... Articles
Richard's Echo column: Supporting farmers and our pensioners 28th November 2024 "The bitterly cold weather that has hit Essex reminds us that winter has definitely arrived and while we can soon look forward to celebrating Christmas with... Articles
Richard's Echo column: Commemorative events are an honour 8th November 2024 "On Remembrance Sunday and on Monday 11th November, residents across Basildon and Billericay will join the nation marking the service and sacrifice of the many... Articles
