Statement: Future of Amazon's Marston Gate site Wednesday, 14 January, 2026 A statement from Blake Stephenson MP on this evening's announcement from Amazon regarding the future of its Marston Gate site: “I am aware of the announcement made by Amazon regarding the future of its Marston Gate site, and I know this news will be deeply disappointing for staff and their families across Mid Bedfordshire. “Amazon have briefed me on their decision and I understand that affected... Local News
Blake Stephenson MP Statement: Government Set To U-Turn (Again) On Digital ID 14th January 2026 Reports are coming in that the Labour Government is set to perform yet another u-turn, this time on Digital ID. The suggestions are that Digital ID will now no... Local News
Blake Stephenson MP Opposes Government Plans To Scrap Jury Trials For Some Crimes 8th January 2026 The Government has no mandate to scrap jury trials for some crimes and doing so will not magically clear the backlog. As our local MP, I will continue to work... Local News
Blake Stephenson MP Asks For Your Priorities For Mid Bedfordshire In 2026 5th January 2026 Blake Stephenson MP wants to hear the views of local people on what you believe the priorities should be in Mid Bedfordshire and across the country throughout... Local News
Studios In Mid Bedfordshire Gets Green Light - Statement by Blake Stephenson MP 16th December 2025 The proposed new Universal Studios theme park in Mid Bedfordshire has been given the green light after receiving planning permission. Blake Stephenson, the... Newsletters
"A staggering WASTE of taxpayer's money" - Blake Stephenson MP calls out Digital ID plans at PMQs 10th December 2025 Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has criticised the Labour Government's plans to rollout Digital ID during a Prime Minister's Question to Sir Keir Starmer... Local News
No.14 Ampthill Crowned Mid Bedfordshire’s Best Independent Business In Local MP’s Competition 9th December 2025 Ampthill high street shop No.14 has been crowned the best independent business in Mid Bedfordshire in a public vote run by local MP Blake Stephenson. The Mid... Local News
Blake Stephenson MP Criticises Labour's Budget In House Of Commons Speech 4th December 2025 Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has given a House of Commons speech on the Labour Government's Budget 2025. You can watch his speech here or read it below... Local News
Blake Stephenson MP Reacts To The Budget 2025 28th November 2025 Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has reacted to the announcements made by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves at The Budget 2025. You can watch his reaction below: Westminster News
Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson Comments On Latest East West Rail Proposals 19th November 2025 East-West Rail (EWR) today announced the latest proposals for stations along the historic Marston Vale Line, which includes consolidating the current nine... Local News
