Richard praises Basildon-based engineering company after government funding win Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 Richard has congratulated Basildon-based company AVL for winning UK Government funding for a project to decarbonise shipping routes during a visit to their site in Southfields Business Park. During his visit, Richard learnt more about the AVL’s development of advanced propulsion systems including their work on a feasibility study for battery operated ferries from Dover to Calais. Dr Matthias... Local News
Richard Holden MP Introduces His Auto-Enrolment Bill in the House of Commons 5th January 2022 Richard Holden MP today presented his Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons chamber, aimed at expanding the auto-enrolment of pensions to younger people... Westminster News
Richard Holden MP's Two-Year Anniversary: 10 Highlights of Serving North West Durham 12th December 2021 Richard Holden MP lets his constituents in on his top 10 highlights of being the MP for North West Durham. On 12 December, Richard Holden MP wrote: "Two years... Local News
Government Bans 'Virginity Tests' following Richard Holden MP's Campaign 26th November 2021 Richard Holden MP, speaking to GB News on 26 November, about Banning So-Called “Virginity Testing” and Hymenoplasty. "This week the Government accepted in full... Speeches in Parliament
Richard Holden leads 76 Conservative MPs in key campaign to see duty slashed on draught beer and cider in pubs in the lead up to the lifting of restrictions 24th March 2021 Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, is leading 76 Conservative MPs in a key campaign to see a ‘Draught Beer Duty’ introduced. Following... Local News
Richard Holden voices support for Dogs Trust key campaign against puppy smuggling 6th February 2021 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has announced his support for ending puppy smuggling into the UK from abroad. Richard attended a virtual event with... Local News
Richard Holden launches bill to ban “Virginity Testing” 13th December 2020 Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, will introduce the Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday 15th... Local News
Richard Holden gives his maiden speech 20th January 2020 Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, today gave his maiden speech in the House of Commons – you can watch his full speech here. Richard spoke about a... Speeches in Parliament
Richard Holden wins election to become North West Durham’s first ever Conservative MP 13th December 2019 Richard Holden has become North West Durham’s first ever Conservative MP, since the constituency’s creation in 1950, with a majority of 1144 votes. Richard... Local News
