Richard Burt today stressed the importance of high speed broadband for business and the economy in rural areas, but said Conservative plans to rely solely on the market to deliver would mean parts of Worcestershire missing out for years to

Richard Burt has written to the Leaders of Wychavon, Malvern Hills and Worcester Councils calling on them to take more action to bring empty properties in South Worcestershire back into use.

Richard Burt has complained to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC about a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision not to investigate alleged election fraud during the County Council Election for Malvern Trinity Division last June.

Richard Burt has condemned nearly £2m in bonuses paid out to senior executives of the Student Loans Company as 'reward for failure' as more than 100,000 students, including many from Worcestershire, have been left waiting weeks to receive their loans

Richard Burt today issued further rejection of the draft Regional Spatial Strategy, which along with the South Worcestershire Joint Core Strategy (SWJCS) would result in mass housing across West Worcestershire.

Richard Burt is urging residents to sign a petition posted on the Prime Minister's website by Jeff Goodridge, calling for an independent inquiry into the lodging, tracking and confirmation of service wills for the armed forces.

Richard Burt has written an open letter to Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, expressing deepening public concern over the war in Afghanistan and calling for a 'road map' to bring an end to the conflict.

Richard Burt along with leading members of South Worcestershire Housing Action Group (SWHAG) from Malvern, Kempsey, Broadheath and Hallow will meet the leader of Malvern Hills District Council to discuss the Regional Spatial Strategy and South Worcestershire Joint Core Strategy

With Remembrance Day approaching, Richard Burt has signed up to the Royal British Legion 'Do Your Bit' campaign for MPs and parliamentary candidates, and will receive a thank-you pledge card to show to voters whilst canvassing.

Richard Burt has asked South Worcestershire Councils to think again after stopping over the counter Council Tax payments at rural post offices to save money.

Labour's former County Council Group Leader, John Buckley has today joined the Liberal Democrats.

Richard Burt has persuaded First Great Western (FGW) to look again at moving a train stopping point disturbing residents in Fruitlands, Malvern Wells.

Members of South Worcestershire Housing Action Group are seeking a meeting to lobby Malvern Hills District Council's Leader to provide an alternative vision for housing development across the district.

Richard Burt is backing disabled campaigner, Tanya Killerby in her bid to reinstate plans for a disabled toilet in Tenbury.

Malvern Lib Dem Councillors have been campaigning hard to see vital 44 bus services re-instated for Malvern residents dismayed by recent changes to the service. Having met with Council Transport Officers they have demanded action and emphasised the serious inconvenience

Richard Burt joined the panel for a 'Question Time' evening to discuss mass housing plans at Broadheath Village Hall.

Richard Burt and National Flood Forum Chief Executive Mary Dhonau took to the streets of Upton on Saturday to gather support for Upton Flood Defence Forum's petition for Environment Agency flood defence plans.

Richard Burt, has warned local councils they cannot afford to miss out on up to £650,000 of Government money to protect 130 homes that suffered from flooding in Tenbury Wells.

Liberal Democrat candidate, Dean Clarke is the newly elected Malvern Hills District Councillor for Hallow Ward following a decisive by-election win on Thursday.

Richard Burt has called on Severn Trent bosses to 'kick-start' funding for Tenbury's flood defences by re-directing up to £0.5m currently earmarked for another scheme.