Richard Fuller
Conservative · North Bedfordshire
FULL PROFILERichard Fuller is the Conservative MP for North Bedfordshire, first elected in 2019. He is 63 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Government efficiency and spending · Transport infrastructure (East West Rail) · Financial services regulation · Energy policy and net zero · Rural and countryside issues
Positions
Government spending — Supports cutting wasteful spending and improving efficiency
strong
Taxation — Opposes tax increases, supports stamp duty abolition
strong
Net zero policy — Critical of aggressive net zero approach, prefers pragmatic transition
moderate
Immigration and asylum — Supports stricter controls and border security
moderate
Transport infrastructure — Supports East West Rail but demands cost-effectiveness
moderate
Financial regulation — Questions impact on consumers and markets
moderate
COVID-19 restrictions — Opposed excessive government powers and venue restrictions
moderate
Countryside protection — Supports rural and countryside conservation
weak
Notable Rebellions
2021-12-14 — Voted against COVID-19 venue restrictions, likely opposing government overreach during pandemic
2020-06-02 — Supported amendment to pandemic proceedings, showing concern about democratic oversight during emergency powers
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, consistently asking 'do the numbers add up?' Focuses on cost-effectiveness and practical implementation rather than ideological purity. Questions government efficiency and seeks concrete data to support policy decisions.
Background
Fuller has a business and finance background, having worked in the private sector before entering Parliament. His questioning style and focus on economic efficiency suggests professional experience in corporate or financial services.