Information between 11th September 2025 - 21st October 2025
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 161  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161  | 
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    15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161  | 
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    16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 77  | 
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    16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy  (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context Alistair Carmichael voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79  | 
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            Alistair Carmichael speeches from:  Business of the House
            
                 Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (187 words) Thursday 16th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House  | 
    
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            Alistair Carmichael speeches from: Ambassador to the United States
            
                 Alistair Carmichael contributed 1 speech (63 words) Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office  | 
    
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            Wave Power: Finance
        
         Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department will consider setting a £7m wave energy ringfence in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference mechanism. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Allocation Round 7 (AR7) budget details will be published shortly, before the bidding window opens. 
 Any decisions regarding the AR7 budget, including any minima, maxima or ringfences, are based on a wide range of factors, including an assessment of the pipeline of projects that could participate in the auction. The budget is set to help support effective competition in the CfD auction with the aim of delivering low carbon electricity deployment at low-cost to the consumer and supporting investment in emerging technologies.  | 
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            Tidal Power: Finance
        
         Asked by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department will consider setting a £40m tidal stream ringfence in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference mechanism. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Government is undertaking analysis of the technology pipeline available for Contracts for Difference Auction Round 7 against our legal obligations. We are considering the appropriate parameters for all technologies, including tidal stream. Final parameters will be published in the Budget Notice by December 2025.  | 
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        6th October 2025
     Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) 1.1. Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments Payment received on 29 September 2025 - £750.00 Source  | 
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        Wednesday 29th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Government proposals for mandatory digital ID 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House expresses deep concern at Government proposals for a mandatory digital ID system; believes such a scheme would cross a red line for civil liberties, threatening privacy while doing little to meet the Government’s stated aims on immigration; further believes that digital tools should empower individuals with control …  | 
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        Tuesday 28th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Transparency and accountability in social media account closures 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls on Meta to provide clear …  | 
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        Monday 27th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Danny Young National Chef of the Year 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates Danny Young, Head Chef at The Torridon in the Scottish Highlands, on being named National Chef of the Year 2026; notes that he triumphed over ten other finalists, with a menu showcasing technical excellence, creativity, and mastery of flavour; recognises that Mr Young was previously named …  | 
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        Monday 27th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House censures the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby for racist and inexcusable remarks made on Talk TV on Saturday 25 October 2025, which were damaging, divisive and risk bringing hon. Members collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Clacton to withdraw the whip from …  | 
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        Tuesday 14th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our …  | 
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        Wednesday 15th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally 50 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; believes that individuals who enable or encourage …  | 
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        Wednesday 15th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning 31 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, one of the UK’s longest-running and most successful fundraising campaigns; recognises the incredible contribution of communities, workplaces and volunteers across the country who have come together over the years to raise millions to support people living with …  | 
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        Tuesday 14th October Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber 7 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates An Comunn Gàidhealach on organising the 2025 Royal National Mòd, taking place from 10 to 18 October in Lochaber; recognises that the Royal National Mòd, founded in Oban in 1891, is Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, showcasing music, drama, literature, sport and art; …  | 
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        Monday 1st September Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting plastic; further notes that chewing gum is a significant …  | 
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        Wednesday 25th June Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 64 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the importance of naloxone as a lifesaving medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose; expresses alarm at the broad rise of deaths involving opioids in recent years; acknowledges that an addiction to drugs is not a lifestyle choice, nor a moral flaw, but …  | 
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        Thursday 13th February Alistair Carmichael signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings 93 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack …  | 
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    11 Sep 2025, 1:06 p.m. - House of Commons "yesterday. We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the environment, Food and rural affairs committee. Mr Alistair Carmichael " Judith Cummins MP (Bradford South, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript  | 
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        Sep. 12 2025
     Notices of Amendments as at 12 September 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Charlotte CaneJohn CooperOlly Glover Mr Angus MacDonald Clive Jones Manuela Perteghella Mr Alistair Carmichael  | 
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        Sep. 12 2025
     Notices of Amendments as at 12 September 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: MillerAlison BennettSarah Dyke Charlotte CaneJohn CooperOlly Glover Mr Angus MacDonaldClive JonesMr Alistair Carmichael  | 
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            Tuesday 21st October 2025 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Animal and plant health At 10:00am: Oral evidence Katie Pettifer - Chief Executive at Food Standards Agency (FSA) Geoff Ogle - Chief Executive at Food Standards Scotland (FSS) View calendar - Add to calendar  | 
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            Tuesday 28th October 2025 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies At 10:00am: Oral evidence Philip Duffy - Chief Executive at Environment Agency Alan Lovell - Chair at Environment Agency View calendar - Add to calendar  | 
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            Tuesday 4th November 2025 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar  | 
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            11 Sep 2025
        
         Climate and weather resilience Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions No description available  | 
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        Thursday 11th September 2025
         Local Government and Housing Directorate Source Page: Correspondencce between Scottish Government and Local Councils regarding Council Tax increase: FOI release Document: FOI 202500462165 - Information Released - Annex (PDF) Found: Local Government 
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