Information between 15th March 2026 - 4th April 2026
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 164 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 164 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 167 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 161 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 167 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 162 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 162 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 163 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 149 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 158 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 163 |
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Angus MacDonald speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Angus MacDonald contributed 2 speeches (87 words) Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Fire and Rescue Services: Scotland
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 17th March 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to meet the National Fire Chiefs Council to discuss the Scottish Government’s Strategic Action Plan on Wildfires, published on 5 March 2026. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Wildfire is a devolved issue.
Whilst Defra works closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council there are no plans to meet with them to discuss the Scottish Government’s Strategic Action Plan on Wildfires. |
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Middle East: Armed Conflict
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 18th March 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to support the residents of Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, that are currently stranded in the Middle East. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 16 March in response to Question 118590. |
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Sole Traders: VAT
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 19th March 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to her Oral Statement on Youth Unemployment, whether her Department has considered the benefits of raising the VAT Threshold to remove the potential barriers to sole traders taking on more work and hiring apprentices. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) At £90,000, the UK has a higher VAT registration threshold than any EU country and the joint highest in the OECD. This means the majority of UK businesses are not in the VAT system at all, reducing administrative burdens and supporting their growth.
The Government’s approach to the VAT registration threshold aims to balance the impacts on small businesses, including their growth and financial sustainability, with the needs of the wider economy and the public finances. Increasing the VAT registration threshold would come at a significant fiscal cost and reduce the revenue available for vital public services.
More than £1.5 billion is being made available over the Spending Review period for investment in employment and skills support. This includes £725 million for the Growth and Skills Levy, to help support apprenticeships for young people and fully fund SME apprenticeships for under-25s.
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Asylum: Cameron Barracks
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 19th March 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions his Department has had with Highland Council on the use of Cameron Barracks to house Asylum Seekers. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The Home Office has engaged with Highland Council, as well as other local stakeholders including the Police, NHS, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service and others since plans were announced in October 2025. The department continues to engage regularly with all statutory partners as plans progress. Key information about the plans discussed with local partners can be found on the factsheet Cameron Barracks, Inverness: factsheet - GOV.UK, which will be updated as further information becomes available. |
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Defence: Industry
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 24th March 2026 Question to the Scotland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increased defence industrial collaboration with Ukraine on Scotland's economy. Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office) The Defence Industrial Collaboration underscores our continued commitment to supporting Ukraine and strengthening long-term security in Europe. This strategic partnership offers significant opportunities for UK-Ukraine cooperation, and Scotland is well placed to both contribute to the effort and benefit from this collaboration, leveraging its strengths in defence, advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and the space sectors.
This collaboration will help to advance joint production and integration of UK funding for new R&D. Crucially, this will support Ukraine's resilience while simultaneously sustaining skilled jobs and investment across the Scottish supply chain.
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VAT: Small Businesses
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 24th March 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate her Department has made of the administrative cost of processing and submitting VAT returns to to businesses with a turnover under £250,000. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) HMRC does not estimate the administrative cost to businesses with a turnover below £250,000 for processing and submitting VAT returns, as the cost can vary between businesses, regardless of their turnover. Administrative costs are largely dependent on their individual business processes and the nature and complexity of their record keeping.
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Small Businesses: VAT
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 25th March 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the administrative burden to the Treasury of processing VAT receipts for Businesses with a turnover under £250,000. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) HMRC has not made an estimate of the administrative burden to the Treasury for processing VAT receipts for businesses with a turnover below £250,000. HMRC measures its overall operational costs across all taxes and does not hold this information at the level of granularity required to isolate costs attributable to businesses with a turnover under £250,000.
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VAT: Small Businesses
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 25th March 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the average time spent by businesses with turnover below £250,000 on VAT compliance, including preparing returns and maintaining records. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) HMRC does not estimate the administrative cost to businesses with a turnover below £250,000 for processing and submitting VAT returns, as the cost can vary between businesses, regardless of their turnover. Administrative costs are largely dependent on their individual business processes and the nature and complexity of their record keeping.
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Defence: Scotland
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Friday 27th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to expand defence training and knowledge-sharing initiatives with Ukraine, including through facilities and defence establishments in Scotland. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) In March 2026, the UK and Ukraine signed an Enhanced Security and Defence Industrial Collaboration Declaration, which will see the UK and Ukraine deepen cooperation in the field of military training and knowledge sharing.
This includes the participation of Ukrainian personnel in allied training activities and the organisation of joint exercises.
We will accelerate cooperation in the exchange of defence-related information and data and integrate lessons learnt from the battlefield into military training and capability planning.
On 12 March, we announced a £50 million investment into the Scotland Defence Growth Deal to boost Scotland’s crucial role in UK defence. We also announced a further £10 million to support the implementation of a Defence Technical Excellence College, in consultation with Colleges Scotland, to increase the number of skilled workers available to Scotland’s defence sector. |
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Defence: Innovation
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Friday 27th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to incorporate lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovation, particularly in drone technology, electronic warfare and autonomous systems, into UK defence. Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) The pace of Defence's 'learn and adapt' cycle has accelerated exponentially as a result of lessons learnt in Ukraine The SDR highlighted the importance of autonomous systems within the UK’s integrated force. Decisions on the UK’s equipment requirements, including drones, electromagnetic warfare and autonomous systems, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the Defence Investment Plan to be published this year. |
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Business: VAT
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 30th March 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the (a) VAT Registration Threshold and (b) rate of inflation between 2014 and 2026. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) At £90,000, the UK has a higher VAT registration threshold than any EU country and the joint highest in the OECD. This reflects the Government’s approach to balance the impacts on small businesses, with the needs of the wider economy and the public finances. Such a comparatively high threshold means the majority of UK businesses are not in the VAT system at all, reducing administrative burdens and supporting growth. |
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Internet: Fraud
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 30th March 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what measures her Department is implementing to help ensure big tech companies do not profit from fraudulent activity on their platforms. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Online Safety Act lists fraud as priority illegal content, meaning in-scope services including social media and search providers must prevent and minimise fraudulent user-generated content from appearing on their services and swiftly remove it if it does. In-scope user-to-user services must also manage the risk that their service may be used to facilitate fraud offences. Category 1 and 2A services (including large social media and search providers respectively) will have additional duties to tackle paid-for fraudulent advertising. Ofcom is responsible for designating categorised services and aims to publish the categorisation register in July. |
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Internet: Fraud
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 30th March 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 adequacy of the provisions of the Online Safety Act 2023 for tackling online scam advertisements. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Online Safety Act lists fraud as priority illegal content, meaning in-scope services including social media and search providers must prevent and minimise fraudulent user-generated content from appearing on their services and swiftly remove it if it does. In-scope user-to-user services must also manage the risk that their service may be used to facilitate fraud offences. Category 1 and 2A services (including large social media and search providers respectively) will have additional duties to tackle paid-for fraudulent advertising. Ofcom is responsible for designating categorised services and aims to publish the categorisation register in July. |
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Armed Conflict: Ukraine
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment the Government has made of Ukraine’s approach to maintaining civil resilience and continuity of government during sustained attacks on critical infrastructure. Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) Ukraine continues to show great determination and ability to defend itself against Russia’s illegal invasion. Russia has gained less than 1.5% of Ukrainian territory since the frontlines stabilised in November 2022, suffering over 1 million casualties since the start of the full-scale invasion, and its economy is stagnating.
The UK will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Prime Minister has met with and spoken to President Zelenskyy on numerous occasions since taking office, most recently on March 17th to agree an Enhanced Security and Defence Industrial Collaboration Declaration. We are incorporating lessons relating to CNI, continuity of government and wider resilience from Ukraine’s extraordinary experience as outlined in the Resilience Action Plan and National Security Strategy.
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Thursday 19th March 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House welcomes the longlisting of Inverness as a candidate for UK City of Culture 2029; celebrates the city’s rich cultural life, including the transformation of Inverness Castle, the long-standing contribution of Eden Court Theatre, the international prestige of the Northern Meeting Piping Competition, and the success of local … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 Visa concessions for sheep shearers (No. 2) 16 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House welcomes the Home Office's decision to retain the visa concession for work as sheep shearers this year; recognises the vital role that the exchange of sheep shearers between the UK, and Australia and New Zealand plays in fulfilling workforce demands and ensuring timely shearing for animal welfare; … |
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Thursday 26th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House notes with serious concern the ongoing failures in Royal Mail's delivery performance, including credible reports of post being batched over periods of one to two weeks rather than delivered on a daily basis, in breach of its statutory obligations under the Universal Service Obligation; recognises the particular … |
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Thursday 26th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Pip Atkinson's contributions to women's rugby 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Pip Atkinson’s outstanding contribution to Women’s Rugby in England; notes that having grown up in Butleigh and attended Millfield School, Pip was initially a keen pentathlete; understands that while studying at Loughborough University, Pip switched from the modern pentathlon to rugby union before going on to … |
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Thursday 26th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Closure of Gould’s Butchers in Martock 7 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the long and valued history of Gould’s Butchers in Martock, a family run business established in 1909, when coal merchant, William Culiford, began selling cuts of lamb during his coal rounds; notes the dedication of the Gould family across several generations, including their transition in the … |
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Thursday 26th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Retirement of Martock's Postmaster Jim Gordon 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Jim Gordon on his retirement, who since 2013, has served as Martock’s Postmaster; recognises his contribution to the residents of Martock and its surrounding villages, including through providing internet access within his branch to vulnerable and digitally excluded customers, for which he was awarded the ‘Community … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the changes announced by Royal Mail and Ofcom to second-class postal services, which will result in deliveries taking place on alternate weekdays with no service on the remaining days; recognises the importance of reliable postal services, particularly in rural areas where communities rely on … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the ongoing price shocks rural residents that rely on heating oil and LPG are facing; appreciates the Government’s offer of financial support for the most vulnerable; is anxious about whether the package will alleviate the pressures rural residents face right now, especially since only … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing issues at the Flusco waste site in Newbiggin; highlights failures in gas and leachate management by Seletia, including their non-compliance with regulatory notices; calls for urgent reforms in waste management regulations to ensure accountability from operators; and urges the Government to … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Newbury Fire Station’s fundraising efforts 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Newbury Fire Station’s Green Watch for hosting a charity car wash in support of The Fire Fighters Charity; praises their efforts during the event, which saw hundreds of cars queueing for up to 30 minutes before the event began and left vehicles sparkling; further praises their … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Kirkliston and South Queensferry Libraries recognised at The British Book Awards 2026 6 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Kirkliston Library and South Queensferry Library on being named finalists in the Scotland category of the Library of the Year Award at The British Book Awards 2026; commends their work supporting children and young people through the transition from primary to secondary school, including close collaboration … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Blackdown Support Group's 35 year anniversary 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House thanks the volunteers of the Blackdown Support Group on the organisation’s 35 year anniversary; recognises their vital work helping people stay connected with their communities, strengthening wellbeing, and giving people across the Blackdowns better health and greater independence by providing access to the services they need; celebrates … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 15th anniversary of Non-League Day 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House commemorates the forthcoming 15th anniversary of Non-League Day on 28 March, and celebrates both professional and amateur men’s football in this country as a significant part of British culture and a cornerstone of local communities; recognises the event’s ongoing contribution to charitable fundraising, having raised over £250,000 … |
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Wednesday 25th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026 Short breaks provision and support for carers in Surrey 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House expresses concern at proposed reductions to Short Breaks provision for disabled children in Surrey; notes the decision to end contracts with Crossroads Care Surrey for carer support services and the wider changes to support available to carers in the county; recognises that these changes come at a … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Bluebell House care home and person-centred care 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House welcomes the success of Bluebell House in Wokingham for its dedication to person-centred care; recognises the positive contribution of Social Care Future in supporting individuals and communities to live in places where they feel safe and at home; further recognises the reassurance and support this approach provides … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House expresses concern about the ongoing gas leak on Culham Lane in Cockpole Green in the Wokingham constituency; notes the potential environmental damage and safety risks this posed by prolonged leaks; recognises the particular challenges of detecting and addressing such incidents in rural areas; urges the Government and … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s unilateral military action against Iran; expresses its horror at how Iran’s reckless response has engulfed the wider Middle East in this war; believes that multilateralism, diplomacy, and the use of economic levers are the only legitimate and sustainable … |
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Tuesday 17th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Scotland national rugby team at the Six Nations 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House commends the Scotland national rugby union team for their exceptional performances throughout the Six Nations; recognises the consistency, resilience and high standard of play demonstrated across the tournament; acknowledges the significant progress shown by the squad under the leadership of the coaching team; celebrates the pride and … |
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Monday 16th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Wilf Peddle’s 1964 Morris Minor Van at The Somerset Rural Life Museum 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the contribution of the late Wilf Peddle, who dedicated himself to delivering eggs to households across Glastonbury from 1972 until his passing in 2024; notes that his 1964 Morris Minor van, which served as a familiar sight in the town for more than half a century, … |
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Monday 16th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Erwood Young Farmers’ Club success at Wales YFC Entertainment Finals 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House congratulates Erwood Young Farmers’ Club on winning the Wales YFC Entertainment Competition Final held in Bangor; recognises the dedication, creativity and teamwork shown by the members in preparing their performance; notes that this achievement means the club will go on to represent Wales at the Great Britain … |
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Monday 16th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Royal Surrey County Hospital research funding 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on receiving £1,499,371 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research; recognises that this funding will provide new aseptic services equipment to expand cancer research, neonatal equipment to support paediatric studies, and advanced diagnostics for liver disease … |
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Thursday 12th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Thatcham Refillable and community environmental leadership 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Thatcham Refillable and its founders, Jenny and Tom Kirby, on collecting 2,045 chocolate tubs as part of the Tub2Pub recycling scheme; recognises the fantastic community effort across West Berkshire in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, collecting more than double their original target of 1,000 tubs; commends … |
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Thursday 12th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Scotland’s curlers on their outstanding achievements in recent national and international competitions; recognises the skill, dedication and teamwork demonstrated by athletes representing Scotland in the sport of curling; applauds the continued success of Scottish teams in upholding the nation’s proud curling tradition; acknowledges the vital contribution … |
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Thursday 12th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan 38 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House condemns the closure of Al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan; notes that this action infringes Palestinians’ right to freedom of worship, violates Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law and UN resolutions, and breaches the longstanding status quo governing the … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Protection of historic green spaces 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) This House congratulates and commends the Limmerhill Residents Association and Save Limmerhill campaign group for their determined and impressively-organised efforts to protect one of Wokingham’s remaining green spaces; welcomes the planning inspector's decision to refuse the appeal by developers Monopro Ltd to build 60 homes on Limmerhill, recognising the harm … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Indy Wokingham and support for small independent businesses 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) This House congratulates Indy Wokingham on the launch of its independent business network; recognises the important role of collaboration, networking, and mutual support in strengthening local economies; further recognises the benefits of local businesses taking the lead in initiatives that support their communities; commends Georgina Husstler-Sutton of Giftology for her … |
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Tuesday 24th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House celebrates the incredible role that the family-run Stans Superstore in St Martins has played and continues to play for the village and surrounding area; notes that Stans is due to be sold after nearly 80 years and generations of dedication and generosity from the Faulks family, who … |
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Tuesday 24th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Ané Kritzinger Physics Gold Medal at STEM for BRITAIN Awards 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Ané Kritzinger on winning the Gold Medal in the Physics category at STEM for BRITAIN; recognises the outstanding achievement of presenting cutting-edge research in Parliament as part of this prestigious national competition for early-career researchers; notes that the research, conducted at University of St Andrews, focuses … |
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Tuesday 24th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees 35 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing such groups to become hostile environments for vulnerable people fleeing … |
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Tuesday 24th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of their Water White Paper and that this Bill is due to be announced in the upcoming King’s Speech; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild … |
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Tuesday 24th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Outdoor learning specialist apprenticeships 26 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the proposed defunding of the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship from 1 September 2026; recognises that this apprenticeship prepares practitioners to design and deliver outdoor learning programmes that support educational achievement, children’s wellbeing, enrichment and SEND inclusion, often directly within schools and educational settings; notes … |
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Monday 23rd March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Cyprus and UK Sovereign Base Areas 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises the strategic importance of the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus, including Akrotiri and Dhekelia, in supporting UK and allied operations in the Eastern Mediterranean; notes the United Kingdom’s role as a guarantor power under the Treaty of Guarantee 1960 and the responsibilities this entails for the … |
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Monday 23rd March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 St Neots Walk and Talk 4 Men 5th anniversary 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House congratulates Walk and Talk 4 Men St Neots on celebrating its fifth birthday; commends the dedication of founders Justin Leigh and Steve Whitney, and all its volunteer walk leaders, in creating a free, welcoming and judgement-free space where men can walk together and talk openly about their … |
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Monday 23rd March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 25th anniversary of the Voluntary Initiative 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the Voluntary Initiative on its 25th anniversary taking place on 1 April 2026; recognises that, since its establishment in 2001, the Voluntary Initiative has brought together farmers, agronomists and industry bodies to promote the responsible use of plant protection products and reduce their environmental impact; notes … |
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Monday 23rd March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Monday 23rd March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision in Wokingham 7 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House commends the approval of three new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities units at Walter Infant School, St Paul's Junior School, and Winnersh Primary School in Wokingham Borough, creating 40 new local SEND places backed by £2 million of secured funding; congratulates Wokingham Borough Council on this invaluable … |
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Monday 23rd March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House celebrates Sign Language Week, held from 16 to 22 March 2026; welcomes this year’s theme entitled United in Sign, celebrating unity, pride, and collective action around sign language; notes the importance of sign as a form of language, heritage and identity for the deaf community; recognises the … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises the service and contribution of LGBTQ+ veterans; further recognises that prior to 2000, LGBTQ+ members of the armed forces were forced to serve in silence in fear of dismissal; notes the lasting impact of this discrimination on veterans and their families; also recognises the importance of … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the pioneering work of small-scale hydropower schemes such as Coniston Hydro; recognises that current market arrangements fail to value local renewable generation fairly; welcomes the forthcoming Local Power Plan and its alignment with local energy-matching models; notes the role of Balancing and Settlement Code modification P441 … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 Historical building safeguarding in Scotland 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes the recent fire affecting a historic building near Glasgow Central railway station; recognises the cultural, architectural and economic importance of Scotland’s historic built environment, including in cities such as Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Glasgow; further notes findings by Historic Environment Scotland that approximately … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern the intensification of fighting in southern Lebanon, including Hezbollah’s strikes against northern Israel, IDF strikes on residential areas of Beirut, instructions from the IDF for civilians to evacuate the area south of the Zahrani River and the reported start of IDF ground operations; … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates businesses across North East Fife which received 2026 Best Bar None awards, including the Jigger Inn which achieved a platinum award, the Cross Keys in Cupar, the Whey Pat Tavern, Ham's Hame Bar & Grill, the West Port Bar, the Road Hole Restaurant, the Greyfriars Inn … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern at the defunding of rural Britain; notes that the local government settlements, health provision and energy policies of this Labour Government are massively harming Britain's most rural communities; highlights the major cuts to council spending that will be required as a result of the … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House regrets that the previous Government broke the student finance system by freezing repayment thresholds for three years, abolishing maintenance grants, lowering repayment thresholds and extending payment lengths for Plan 5 loans; notes that the frozen Plan 2 student loan repayment thresholds are on track to reach parity … |
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Thursday 19th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes the urgent public health and environmental concerns arising from the water quality at Windermere; recognises that annual bathing water classifications do not reflect rapidly fluctuating bacterial concentrations or pollution events, including recorded sewage discharges to the lake, as evidenced by data from Save Windermere and the … |
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Wednesday 18th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Status and the River Marden 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally, the majority of which are found in England; notes the presence of these unique ecosystems in Wiltshire, including the River Marden in Calne; further notes that chalk streams support exceptional … |
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Thursday 12th March Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th March 2026 Cheadle Civic Society's celebration of Agatha Christie's connection to Cheadle 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House thanks Cheadle Civic Society for launching a year long celebration commemorating Agatha Christie’s connection to Cheadle in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited that marks half a century since her death; acknowledges the story of the world’s most famous crime writer; celebrates that Christie often stayed at Abney … |
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Monday 27th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026 Buying community energy locally 120 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central) That this House recognises the many social, economic and environmental benefits that community energy schemes create; notes that the number of such schemes would grow greatly if they were enabled to sell their clean power directly to households and businesses in their communities; welcomes the Minister for Energy Security and … |
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24 Mar 2026, 12:12 p.m. - House of Commons " Angus MacDonald number 12, please. >> Mr Speaker Minister. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just allow me a moment to find the right " Martin McCluskey MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) (Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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24 Mar 2026, 12:12 p.m. - House of Commons " Angus MacDonald Mr. Speaker, would the Minister acknowledge that in the remote Highlands and Islands in the remote Highlands and Islands where mains gas is not available, where we have the highest level of " Mr Angus MacDonald MP (Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Wednesday 25th March 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-03-25 09:30:00+00:00 Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity - Scottish Affairs Committee Found: Q60 Mr Angus MacDonald: Thank you. If all three of you could reply to this. |
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Wednesday 18th March 2026
Attendance statistics - Members' attendance 2024–26 Scottish Affairs Committee Found: Lillian Jones (Labour, Kilmarnock and Loudoun) (added 28 Oct 2024) 29 of 48 (60.4%) Mr Angus MacDonald |
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Wednesday 25th March 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity At 9:30am: Oral evidence George Robinson - Head of Government Affairs at VodafoneThree Neil Smith - Chief Operating Officer at TalkTalk Emily Davidson - Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Sky At 10:30am: Oral evidence Alex Mather - Head at Digital Connectivity Forum View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 15th April 2026 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: GB Energy and the net zero transition At 10:30am: Oral evidence Michael Shanks MP - Minister of State (Minister for Energy) at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 13th April 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd April 2026 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs At 9:30am: Oral evidence John Howie MBE - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Babcock Neil Holm - Chief Operating Officer at BAE Systems Naval Ships Mark Stead - SVP Radar & Advanced Targeting at Leonardo Cathy Kane - LTPA Portfolio Director at QinetiQ View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Invasion of Ukraine
18 speeches (45,874 words) Thursday 19th March 2026 - Main Chamber Mentions: 1: Sweeney, Paul (Lab - Glasgow) recess last year, I joined a cross-party group of volunteers, who included Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Angus MacDonald - Link to Speech |