First elected: 4th July 2024
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e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men
Gov Responded - 26 Feb 2026 Debated on - 26 Oct 2026 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsWe are calling on the Government to reassess the UK National Screening Committee’s (UK NSC) draft recommendation not to offer prostate cancer screening to anyone except men with BRCA1/2 genetic variants, and to introduce screening for all high-risk men.
Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
Gov Responded - 7 Jan 2026 Debated on - 12 Oct 2026 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsWe believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin the EU, reverse the damage, boost growth, increase tax revenues and restore opportunities in the UK
Mandatory collection and publication of certain child sexual offender data
Gov Responded - 5 Dec 2025 Debated on - 1 Jun 2026 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsPlace a statutory requirement on councils, the police, the Crown Prosecution Service and all other related institutions to collect, record and publish the nationality, ethnicity, immigration status and religion of child sexual offenders, including gang based crime.
Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses
Gov Responded - 6 Jan 2026 Debated on - 23 Feb 2026 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsKeep section 1 firearm & section 2 shotgun licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting industry, & rural communities. Policies should focus on real public safety issues without burdening responsible citizens or damaging heritage & livelihoods.
Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND
Gov Responded - 5 Aug 2025 Debated on - 15 Sep 2025 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsSupport in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable children with SEND can access education and achieve their potential.
Protect Northern Ireland Veterans from Prosecutions
Gov Responded - 3 Jun 2025 Debated on - 14 Jul 2025 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsWe think that the Government should not make any changes to legislation that would allow Northern Ireland Veterans to be prosecuted for doing their duty in combating terrorism as part of 'Operation Banner'. (1969-2007)
Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.
Gov Responded - 20 Dec 2024 Debated on - 3 Mar 2025 View Al Pinkerton's petition debate contributionsPrevent independent schools from having to pay VAT on fees and incurring business rates as a result of new legislation.
These initiatives were driven by Al Pinkerton, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Al Pinkerton has not been granted any Urgent Questions
A Bill to make provision about offences relating to the misuse and illegal copying of vehicle registration marks; to require the Secretary of State to introduce measures to reduce incidences of such misuse and illegal copying; to make provision about support for victims of any such offences; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union to agree a customs union between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and for connected purposes.
Road Safety Plans Bill 2026-27
Sponsor - Adam Jogee (Lab)
Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill 2024-26
Sponsor - Sarah Olney (LD)
On 27 August 2026, the Government published “The economic benefits of touring and impact of EU exit”. This independent research by Ipsos and Nordicity assessed the impacts of post-EU exit requirements – including visa and work permit rules, transport restrictions, and customs procedures – on UK touring artists and crews.
The published report includes economic modelling on the impact of current barriers, including visas and work permit requirements, and the potential benefits of mitigating them, providing a robust evidence base to inform the Government's manifesto commitment to support touring artists and guide ongoing engagement with EU partners.
On 27 August 2026, the Government published “The economic benefits of touring and impact of EU exit”. This independent research by Ipsos and Nordicity assessed the impacts of post-EU exit requirements – including visa and work permit rules, transport restrictions, and customs procedures – on UK touring artists and crews.
The published report includes economic modelling on the impact of current barriers, including visas and work permit requirements, and the potential benefits of mitigating them, providing a robust evidence base to inform the Government's manifesto commitment to support touring artists and guide ongoing engagement with EU partners.
This Government is committed to addressing the underlying causes that can make period products inaccessible for women and girls in the first place. We are protecting women’s living standards, alongside the public services they rely on, so that no one has to go without life's essentials.
We are also continuing to make free period products available through several different avenues, including in schools and hospitals, to ensure that they are accessible to those most in need.
The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as ‘a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities’. The Act defines ‘long-term’ as having lasted, or likely to last for at least 12 months, or likely to last for the rest of the life of the person. ‘Substantial’ is defined as more than minor or trivial.
Where an employee has an impairment, which falls within the definition outlined above, the Act makes it unlawful for their employer or someone they are seeking work from, to discriminate against them because of their disability. This would include the failure to make a reasonable adjustment as well as less favourable treatment.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission and Acas have published comprehensive guidance for employers on their obligations to disabled employees and job applicants under the 2010 Act and Acas provides a helpline for people who think they have experienced discrimination at work.
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) provides authoritative and impartial advice free to employees or employers in relation to employment discrimination issues via their website. and telephone helpline 0300 123 1100 or text relay service 18001 0300 123 1100. You can access the website here: http://www.acas.org.uk. Acas also provides employees and employers with Early Conciliation to help them resolve/settle their workplace dispute without going to court.
In 2019, when civil partnerships were made available for opposite-sex couples in England and Wales, the Government ran a public consultation on the future of conversion rights between marriage and civil partnerships for both opposite and same-sex couples in England and Wales.
This Government is considering all options, and we will update the House in due course.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is the government’s official forecaster. The OBR has included assessments of the economic impacts of leaving the EU in its forecasts since 2016. In March 2020 the OBR estimated that, as a result of the deal negotiated by the then government, GDP will be 4% lower in the long run than it would have been had the UK not withdrawn from the EU. As of the Spring Forecast 2026, these assumptions remain unchanged.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is the government’s official forecaster. The OBR has included assessments of the economic impacts of leaving the EU in its forecasts since 2016. In March 2020 the OBR estimated that, as a result of the deal negotiated by the then government, GDP will be 4% lower in the long run than it would have been had the UK not withdrawn from the EU. As of the Spring Forecast 2026, these assumptions remain unchanged.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 9 October is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 10th September is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 10th September is attached.
The UK Government remains committed to working with the European Commission and EU Member States to help Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries access their rights.
The European Commission is responsible for monitoring implementation of Part Two (Citizens’ Rights) of the Withdrawal Agreement across the EU. While the UK does not hold data on deportation orders or appeals following rejected residence applications, the European Commission’s annual reports to the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights cover UK application numbers and complaints.
Additionally, the UK Government, Embassies, and High Commissions regularly engage civil society groups to keep UK nationals in the EU informed. In partnership with these groups, British Embassies and High Commissions run targeted campaigns across EU Member States to advise UK residents of their rights and encourage them to apply for residence documentation.
The UK Government remains committed to working with the European Commission and EU Member States to help Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries access their rights.
The European Commission is responsible for monitoring implementation of Part Two (Citizens’ Rights) of the Withdrawal Agreement across the EU. While the UK does not hold data on deportation orders or appeals following rejected residence applications, the European Commission’s annual reports to the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights cover UK application numbers and complaints.
Additionally, the UK Government, Embassies, and High Commissions regularly engage civil society groups to keep UK nationals in the EU informed. In partnership with these groups, British Embassies and High Commissions run targeted campaigns across EU Member States to advise UK residents of their rights and encourage them to apply for residence documentation.
The UK Government remains committed to working with the European Commission and EU Member States to help Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries access their rights.
The European Commission is responsible for monitoring implementation of Part Two (Citizens’ Rights) of the Withdrawal Agreement across the EU. While the UK does not hold data on deportation orders or appeals following rejected residence applications, the European Commission’s annual reports to the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights cover UK application numbers and complaints.
Additionally, the UK Government, Embassies, and High Commissions regularly engage civil society groups to keep UK nationals in the EU informed. In partnership with these groups, British Embassies and High Commissions run targeted campaigns across EU Member States to advise UK residents of their rights and encourage them to apply for residence documentation.
The UK Government remains committed to working with the European Commission and EU Member States to help Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries access their rights.
The European Commission is responsible for monitoring implementation of Part Two (Citizens’ Rights) of the Withdrawal Agreement across the EU. While the UK does not hold data on deportation orders or appeals following rejected residence applications, the European Commission’s annual reports to the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights cover UK application numbers and complaints.
Additionally, the UK Government, Embassies, and High Commissions regularly engage civil society groups to keep UK nationals in the EU informed. In partnership with these groups, British Embassies and High Commissions run targeted campaigns across EU Member States to advise UK residents of their rights and encourage them to apply for residence documentation.
The UK Government remains committed to working with the European Commission and EU Member States to help Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries access their rights.
The European Commission is responsible for monitoring implementation of Part Two (Citizens’ Rights) of the Withdrawal Agreement across the EU. While the UK does not hold data on deportation orders or appeals following rejected residence applications, the European Commission’s annual reports to the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights cover UK application numbers and complaints.
Additionally, the UK Government, Embassies, and High Commissions regularly engage civil society groups to keep UK nationals in the EU informed. In partnership with these groups, British Embassies and High Commissions run targeted campaigns across EU Member States to advise UK residents of their rights and encourage them to apply for residence documentation.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Parliamentary Question of 28th August is attached.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU scheme, and its implementation, including the use of flexibilities permitted by the relevant legislation on biometric collection, is a matter for the European Commission and participating EU member states.
This Government remains committed to seeing EES implemented in a way that protects border fluidity and minimises disruption for travellers, hauliers and businesses. I have regularly engaged with counterparts in the EU to encourage the pragmatic approach to implementation and maximum use of available flexibilities.
Where a traveller believes their EES record may not have been recorded correctly, the official EES website provides contact details for data protection authorities in participating countries. Official EES guidance also states that travellers have the right to request access to their personal data held within EES and, where appropriate, to request that inaccurate data is corrected or deleted.
The next UK-EU Summit will provide an opportunity to build on our Strategic Partnership, including implementing joint commitments and further strengthening our relationship with the EU. Further details around the Summit and its outcomes will be shared in due course.
The UK and the EU have committed to holding annual summits to oversee the strategic partnership, drive progress on implementing joint commitments made under the Common Understanding and to further strengthen our relationship over time. We will confirm a date for the next Summit in due course.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 18th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 15th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 15th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question’s of 13th May is attached.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office regularly speaks to his EU counterparts to discuss UK-EU relations on both a formal and informal basis.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 27th January is attached.
Advice for the general public on how to prepare for emergencies is published at GOV.UK/Prepare. The website provides simple and effective steps that individuals, households and communities can take to be more prepared for a range of emergencies.
Specific risk and preparedness advice aimed at Surrey residents can be found on the ‘Surrey Prepared’ pages of Surrey County Council’s website.
The government continues to work with our local and national partners, including organisations from the voluntary, community and faith sectors, to highlight the importance of preparing for emergencies.
We have made a choice to align in some areas where it makes sense to do so in our national interest. For example, to unlock the SPS and carbon pricing agreements, which will add up to £9 billion a year to the UK economy by 2040. Where we agree to dynamically align, we will have decision-shaping rights, as well technical adaptations and phasing in to make this deal work for the UK. The details of these are subject to negotiation.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 10th of December is attached.
We have not made an assessment as we have been clear there will be no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement. We are focused on strengthening our relationship with the EU to make trade easier, help British businesses and support economic growth. At the first UK-EU Summit, the Prime Minister announced a deal with the EU which will deliver on what the British public voted for and which was welcomed by businesses.
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A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 5th of December is attached.
I and my department speak to EU counterparts on a regular basis, including on the Sanitary and Phytosanitary and Emissions Trading Systems linking agreements. I will not be providing a running commentary on negotiations.
I and my department speak to EU counterparts on a regular basis, including on the Sanitary and Phytosanitary and Emissions Trading Systems linking agreements. I will not be providing a running commentary on negotiations.
HMG officials and Ministers regularly engage EU counterparts on a range of issues affecting UK nationals. The EU is developing the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), their pre-travel authorisation system for third-country nationals. This will apply to those who do not need a visa to travel to the Schengen area. The European Commission has confirmed that ETIAS will apply to British citizens, when it is introduced. The UKs electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme is fully implemented for non-visa national visitors to the UK, this includes EU nationals.
We have agreed that we will work towards the establishment of a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU at the UK-EU Summit. The exact parameters are subject to ongoing negotiations. Since the Summit we have held a number of rounds of negotiations with the European Commission regarding outcomes of the Common Understanding, including a youth experience scheme, as well as other areas including a food and drink deal (SPS) and linking our carbon markets (ETS) that started this week.
The Government is committed to building a Civil Service that is representative of all communities across the UK and several graduate and internship programmes exist across the Civil Service. The Civil Service Fast Stream is open to graduates from any background and we consistently monitor recruitment data to ensure we remain an inclusive and accessible employer. For this reason, in August we announced our Summer Internship Programme will open exclusively to undergraduates from lower-socioeconomic backgrounds. The aim of this change is to increase representation in the Fast Stream.
We have agreed that we will work towards the establishment of a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU. We have agreed that any scheme will be capped as well as time-limited. We have also been clear that it should be in line with the UK’s existing schemes with countries like Australia and New Zealand. The exact parameters are subject to discussion. We cannot give a running commentary of ongoing negotiations.
We have agreed that we will work towards the establishment of a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU. We have agreed that any scheme will be capped as well as time-limited. We have also been clear that it should be in line with the UK’s existing schemes with countries like Australia and New Zealand. The exact parameters are subject to discussion. We cannot give a running commentary of ongoing negotiations.
All children should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter who they are, where they’re from, or how much their parents earn. The Opportunity Mission will give the next generation the best start in life, help them achieve and thrive in excellent schools, and build skills for opportunity and growth. The mission has taken a number of steps to help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. These include expanding government-funded childcare, allocating £1.4bn to rebuild our schools, launching the curriculum review, announcing the creation of Foundation Apprenticeships and launching the first round of funding for 300 school-based nurseries. The government has also set-up a Ministerial Taskforce on Child Poverty, bringing in academia, local government and other sectors to develop a joint strategy on child poverty. There has been no specific assessment by the Cabinet Office of establishing a UK-wide Future Generations Commissioner.
The Government is closely monitoring the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on UK exporters. EU CBAM charges have applied since January 2026, although the obligation to purchase certificates rests with EU importers. Certificates relating to 2026 imports are not due until September 2027. Costs to UK exporters will depend on commercial factors and the operation of the regime, which continues to evolve. It is therefore too early to reliably assess impacts by sector. The Government is negotiating with the EU on linking our Emissions Trading Systems, which would facilitate mutual CBAM exemptions.
Stricter rules of origin for electric vehicles and their batteries are due to come into force under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on 1 January 2027. We continue to engage closely with automotive manufacturers and the wider supply chain to assess readiness for these changes and the potential impacts on UK-EU trade. We understand there are challenges for exporters in meeting these new rules, given constraints on the availability of key battery materials and components. We share industry concerns and are working with the European Commission to address this issue and to find a solution which maintains tariff-free trade.
My department is looking closely at the proposed measures in the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act and is engaging with industry leaders and the EU institutions. The UK and EU have highly integrated industrial ecosystems, particularly in the automotive and chemicals sectors, with supply chains that support manufacturing, investment and growth across both markets. We will continue to assess the potential economic impacts for the UK chemical and automotive sectors while the proposal progresses through the EU’s legislative system.
Stricter rules of origin for electric vehicles and their batteries are due to come into force in 2027, where UK-EU trade risks facing 10% tariffs if rules are not met. We continue to assess the potential impact of these changes through ongoing engagement with automotive manufacturers, battery producers and the wider supply chain. Industry has highlighted challenges related to sourcing compliant batteries and key battery materials, reflecting the continued development of the European supply chain. We understand and share industry’s concerns and will continue to engage with the European Commission to find a solution that maintains tariff-free trade.
The Government recognises the potential benefits of reducing unnecessary duplication in the regulation of medicines traded between the UK and the European Union. The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement already provides for mutual recognition of inspections of manufacturing facilities for good manufacturing practice. The Government has no current plans to publish updated modelling of the potential economic benefits of extending mutual recognition to pharmaceutical batch testing. We continue to consider available evidence and engage with industry and European partners on reducing barriers to trade while maintaining patient safety.