Information between 31st January 2026 - 10th February 2026
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3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Andrew George voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104 |
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4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Andrew George voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116 |
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Andrew George speeches from: Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk Assessment
Andrew George contributed 2 speeches (287 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Telecommunications: Power Failures
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with (a) local authorities and (b) Local Resilience Forums on supporting telecommunications resilience during power outages. Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) From conversations with local MPs and organisations involved in the response to Storm Goretti, I understand their concerns around telecommunications resilience, particularly in rural areas.
I have asked my officials in the Cabinet Office and my ministerial colleagues in the relevant departments to look very carefully at the lessons being drawn from Storm Goretti and consider what further measures are needed.
Local Resilience Forums have access to the Resilient Voice System, a central government provided capability for use during significant disruption to the telecommunications network.
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Mobile Phones: Aerials
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assumptions her Department used to estimate the cost of installing back‑up power at mobile phone masts, including assumptions on (a) the number of sites covered, (b) the type of back‑up power provision assumed, and (c) the expected operational lifetime of such equipment. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Phones: Power Failures
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing alternative models for improving power resilience of mobile telecommunications networks, including the use of (a) shared or mobile back‑up generators, (b) regionally stored generators deployable in emergencies, or (c) partnerships with local authorities or resilience forums. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Phones: Aerials
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of providing back‑up power to mobile phone masts on consumer electricity costs; and whether this estimate is based on (a) Departmental modelling and (b) information provided by mobile network operators. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Phones: Aerials
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of installing back‑up power at mobile phone masts on (a) one‑off capital costs, (b) ongoing operational and maintenance costs and (c) consumer bills. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Telecommunications: Power Failures
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has consulted (a) industry bodies and (b) community representatives on proposals to improve mobile network resilience. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Phones: Aerials
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what advice her Department has received from (a) mobile network operators, (b) Ofcom and (c) independent telecommunications resilience experts on the most cost‑effective means of improving back‑up power provision at mobile phone masts. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Phones: Aerials
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has made an estimate of the period of time for which improved power resilience at mobile phone masts would increase consumer bills. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Phones: Aerials
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she plans to publish the analysis underpinning the Government’s estimate of the cost of improving power resilience at mobile phone masts. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Broadband: Per Capita Costs
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate her Department has made of the cost per customer per year of different mobile network resilience options. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Mobile Broadband: Infrastructure
Asked by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to undertake further work on improving the resilience of mobile communications infrastructure. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Residents in rural areas, as well as other areas of the country, rightly expect to have reliable mobile connectivity to participate in the modern digital economy. The Government recognises that events like storms and power outages can have a particular impact on rural communities. Mobile network operators have legal obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the resilience of their networks and services. This is overseen by the independent regulator Ofcom, who have powers to monitor compliance, conduct investigations, issue penalties and enforce remedial actions. Ofcom have completed a public consultation on power back-up for mobile services across the UK, which gained input from wide range of interested parties including mobile network operators, other industry bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. They published an update on their work in February 2025, setting out the results of their analysis of the resilience of mobile networks, and estimated that the cost of upgrading mobile networks to ensure almost everyone can maintain access to the emergency services for up to 4 hours would be £1 billion. Ofcom also announced they are completing further analysis to determine the appropriate and proportionate measures required to ensure adequate resilience for consumers. The Government looks forward to the rapid conclusion of that work. The Government is also supporting collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors to deliver measures so that when power cuts occur the likelihood of disruption to telecommunications services is as low as possible, and where disruption does occur it should affect as few people for the shortest possible time. |
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Monday 2nd February Role of the House of Lords in scrutinising legislation 50 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House believes that the use of filibuster tactics in the House of Lords to frustrate the majority will of the democratically elected House of Commons is unacceptable, including where the elected Commons has given its majority support to a Private Members’ Bill; further believes that the case for … |
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Tuesday 24th February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Business rates reform and revaluation 2 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House calls on the Government to postpone the implementation of new business rates valuations until it has published data on the impact of recent revaluations; believes that proceeding without this information risks unfair outcomes for businesses, especially hospitality businesses; and urges the Government to undertake further work to … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Hull Kingston Rovers 2025 World Club Challenge victory 3 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East) That this House extends its warmest congratulations to Hull Kingston Rovers on their outstanding performance in winning the World Club Challenge this year; celebrates a momentous achievement in rugby league, Hull KR having made East Hull and the broader rugby league community incredibly proud with their exceptional skill, determination, and … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Government response to Israel’s West Bank annexation plan 33 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member States, … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House congratulates South Molton Pannier Market on winning Britain's Favourite Market in the Great British Market Awards 2026 for the fourth consecutive year; recognises the hard work of traders, farmers, and the loyalty of local shoppers in supporting thriving small businesses across the South West; celebrates the market's … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2026-27 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 in 2024-25, representing a significant … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 NHS access to medical cannabis for children with drug-resistant epilepsy 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House notes the law change of 2018 which allows the prescription of medical cannabis under the direction of specialist doctors; recognises that this law change was in large part achieved by the campaigning efforts of Hannah Deacon on behalf of her then 6 year old son Alfie Dingley … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Surveillance and political intimidation of journalists 20 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House recognises the vital importance for press freedom of investigative journalists being able to report the truth without fear or favour, and to protect the identity of their sources; is concerned by media reports that the organisation Labour Together commissioned public relations agency APCO Worldwide to identify the … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank closures have on rural … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 41 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes that thousands of retired civil servants are facing financial hardship and distress, after pensions and lump sum payments failed to arrive on time; further notes these payments are to those who rely on these as a sole source of income; also notes that this has resulted … |
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Thursday 12th February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026 International Mother Languages Day 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2026, which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students martyred for the Bangla … |
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Thursday 12th February Andrew George signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Child protection from illicit vapes 15 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the growing problem of illegal drug-laced vapes, including those containing the dangerous synthetic cannabinoid Spice, being sold to children via social media platforms; notes with serious concern research conducted by the University of Bath which found that 16.6 percent of vapes confiscated in schools contained Spice; … |
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Monday 23rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme 24 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of communities across the country, including in Newton … |
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Wednesday 11th February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2026 International Humanitarian Law 11 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House notes the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights’ report finds that international humanitarian law is at a critical breaking point; further notes that civilian deaths during armed conflicts in 2024 and 2025 were in excess of 100,000, and that conflicts including in Gaza, Ukraine, … |
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Wednesday 11th February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2026 British couple detained in Iran 61 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Tony Vaughan (Labour - Folkestone and Hythe) That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk this poses … |
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Wednesday 11th February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2026 Community sport spaces and Sport England 12 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the significant benefits that sport, recreation and physical activity provide to people across the UK; acknowledges the £107 billion contribution they make to the wider economy through improved health and wellbeing as well as reduced costs to public services and the NHS; expresses concern at the … |
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Wednesday 11th February Andrew George signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models … |
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Wednesday 11th February Andrew George signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 Government contract with Palantir Technologies 27 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US firm Palantir in December 2025 worth £240,000,000, by direct award and without tender; further notes that whilst the decision may be justified under the Procurement Act 2023, there is significant public interest in how this … |
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Wednesday 11th February Andrew George signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank 39 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserting that the Israeli government … |
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Tuesday 10th February Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2026 Removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England 18 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House strongly opposes the removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England from the National Planning Policy Framework; notes that Sport England’s consultee role was established in 1996 to provide specialist national oversight preventing the loss of playing fields; recognises that playing fields provide essential spaces for physical … |
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Tuesday 10th February Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2026 Rape gang overseas trafficking 13 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth) That this House expresses grave concern at evidence presented during recent independent hearings into organised child sexual exploitation indicating that a number of women and girls may have been trafficked overseas to Pakistan and elsewhere by those responsible for their abuse; notes that the Rape Gang Inquiry has received multiple … |
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Tuesday 10th February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th February 2026 Rare Disease Day and Achalasia 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026; recognises achalasia as a rare and serious swallowing condition affecting the oesophagus, causing severe pain, malnutrition and significant impacts on physical and mental health; notes that around 6,000 people are estimated to be living with achalasia in the UK; … |
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Tuesday 20th January Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 41 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Wednesday 21st January Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [Lords] 17 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House notes the passage of the Crown Estate (Wales) Bill through the House of Lords; believes that the people of Wales should control and benefit from their own natural resources; further notes that the value of the Crown Estate in Wales has increased dramatically from £21.1 million in … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House notes with grave concern the growing confidence and visibility of far-right movements in the UK, including the increasing scale of far-right protests on the nation’s streets; further notes that such movements exploit genuine economic problems faced by many in order to scapegoat migrants, minoritised communities and refugees; … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Financial Support for the Music and Dance Scheme 15 signatures (Most recent: 9 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the vital contribution of the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) in enabling talented young people from all backgrounds to access world-class specialist training in music and dance; further notes that MDS providers have historically operated under multi-year funding settlements, enabling them to plan staffing, outreach programmes … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Flooding as a result of Storm Chandra 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the unprecedented impact of Storm Chandra on Somerset and the South West; expresses alarm that 50 properties have been flooded in the area, with more homes being evacuated due to further risk of flooding; recognises that Somerset is particularly vulnerable to flooding with low … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Artificial Intelligence chatbots 36 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes the rapid advancement and accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots by both adults and children; further notes that many AI chatbots provide human-like responses and are designed to encourage emotional connection, friendship and intimacy; expresses concern that such chatbots are not required to clearly and … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Stamp Duty liability for periodic tenancies 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes that periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act could become liable for stamp duty; notes with concern that this will mean hundreds of thousands of tenants have to pay stamp duty over the next few years; recognises that renters were neglected by the former Government who … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House notes with concern the drop in the number of public toilets, which the British Toilet Association estimates as a decrease of 40% in the last 25 years; recognises, that when mapped onto an increasing population, that equates to roughly one public toilet for every 17,200 people, with … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 26 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes that 11 January 2026 marked the 24th anniversary of the opening of the Guantánamo Bay Prison Camp; further notes with alarm that 15 people including three men, who have long been approved for release, Muieen Abd Al-Sattar, 2009, Guled Hassan Duran, 2021, and Ismael Ali Bakush, … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 45 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks World Cancer Day; recognises the almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK; further recognises that cancer remains the biggest overall cause of death for people in the UK; highlights the previous Conservative Government broke its promise on a 10 year cancer plan that … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Signing of the Hamburg Declaration 25 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House marks the signing of the Hamburg Declaration, a clean energy pact with Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands, which offers the opportunity for the development of the North Sea as a regional, shared, clean energy hub, and an opportunity to addressing energy affordability; recognises that the UK … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 50th anniversary of the King's Trust 8 signatures (Most recent: 9 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust, formerly the Prince's Trust, and the tremendous work that has been done with young people in that time; highlights that since its inception in 1976, the charity founded by HM King Charles III has helped more than 1.3 … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 28 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the commencement of Apprenticeship Week 2026, taking place from 2 to 6 February 2026; highlights the events which will take place across all regions and occupational sectors, offering practical insights and real opportunities for potential apprentices and employers alike; and urges schools and colleges to ensure … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Recognition of NHS maternity services at West Suffolk Hospital 5 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket) That this House congratulates the maternity services team at West Suffolk Hospital on their achievements at the Hannah Seeley Awards; notes that the awards honour the memory of midwife Hannah Seeley and recognise excellence, compassion and professionalism in maternity care; commends the award recipients and all those nominated by colleagues … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House recognises the work of hospices and their dedicated staff and volunteers in caring for people and their families at the end of life; notes with concern that the current funding model for hospices is failing patients and is not fit for purpose and that the rise in … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Luke Akehurst (Labour - North Durham) That this House expresses concern at the sham elections held in Myanmar by the military junta; stands with those imprisoned for opposing the military regime; opposes the human rights abuses against minority groups including Rohingya Muslims and Christians; condemns the election protection law which has been used detain those opposing … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 33 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House commemorates Cervical Cancer Awareness Month; celebrates the NHS HPV vaccination programme; praises the success of the HPV vaccine which stops 90% of cervical cancer cases and can reduce incidence in low socioeconomic groups; recognises that each year more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in … |
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Monday 2nd February Andrew George signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Gardens Trust statutory consultee status 13 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House is concerned by the Government's plans to remove the Gardens Trust as a statutory consultee; recognises that the statutory consultation requirement is an important provision within the limited protections that registered parks and gardens have; notes that removing the consultation requirement is directly damaging by reducing specialist … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Andrew George signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 53 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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5 Feb 2026, 4:46 p.m. - House of Commons " Andrew George on two minutes. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I'll be very quick. I do congratulate the hon. Member for. For Argyll Bute and Lochaber for bringing this issue. I was worried " Andrew George MP (St Ives, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk Assessment
81 speeches (13,742 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-02-04 09:30:00+00:00 Health and Social Care Committee Found: Layla Moran (Chair); Danny Beales; Ben Coleman; Dr Beccy Cooper; Jen Craft; Josh Fenton-Glynn; Andrew George |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-02-04 09:30:00+00:00 Health and Social Care Committee Found: Layla Moran (Chair); Danny Beales; Ben Coleman; Dr Beccy Cooper; Jen Craft; Josh Fenton-Glynn; Andrew George |
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Feb. 03 2026
Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) Source Page: (1) RANGECOURT SA (Formerly Banque Havilland SA) (2) EDMUND LLOYD ROWLAND (3) VLADIMIR BOLELYY v THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY 2026] UKUT 00047 (TCC) Document: (1) RANGECOURT SA (Formerly Banque Havilland SA) (2) EDMUND LLOYD ROWLAND (3) VLADIMIR BOLELYY v THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (PDF) News and Communications Found: Jason Mansell of counsel instructed by Kingsley Napley LLP 1 For the Second Applicant: Andrew George |
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Wednesday 11th February 2026 9:15 a.m. Health and Social Care Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Vaccinations View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026 1:30 p.m. Health and Social Care Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 25th February 2026 9:15 a.m. Health and Social Care Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Food and Weight Management View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 1:15 p.m. Health and Social Care Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |