Update - you might be interested in the following view from a Member of the House of Lords, the Most Reverend John Sentamu, who is intending to vote for the Prime Minister's deal:

I have been contacted by a number of parents in relation to the consultation being carried out by Sharnbrook Academy Federation into admission arrangements for Lincroft Academy.

The Government have announced that Bedfordshire will be one of the first places in the country to be connected to the next generation of broadband infrastructure and capable of receiving 'gigabit' speeds.

I know constituents with an interest in Shortstown Primary School remain very concerned about the proposed restructuring being carried out by HEART Trust, and I wanted to update you with what actions I have been taking in relation to this.

I have had conversations this week with representatives from the Trust and Local Governing Body of Shortstown Primary School. The Trust will shortly be writing to parents to explain the decisions which have been taken and to offer opportunities for face to face meetings.

Following a number of meetings held over the last year, led by Alistair Burt MP, and joined by a range of stakeholders, Biggleswade Station will shortly be nominated to the ‘Access for All’ scheme to help create step-free access solutions; as well as wider improvements to parking and public trans

The Government has today launched a major review into rail reforms, recognising the need for radical change. The Secretary of State for Transport has today set out his approach which you can read in the attached documents.

A number of constituents have contacted me in relation to a recent spate of car crimes in the Kings Reach area of Biggleswade. I have raised your concerns with Bedfordshire Police and received an informative response from Assistant Sergeant Rachael Welch.

Govia Thameslink Railway is extending the additional industry compensation scheme for Great Northern and Thameslink passengers most affected by disruption caused earlier by the introduction of the May timetable.

The Government has today launched its Inclusive Transport Strategy, which sets out plans to ensure disabled people have the same access to transport and opportunities to travel as everyone else, irrespective of whether their impairment is visible or less visible.