Information between 28th October 2025 - 7th November 2025
Note: This sample does not contain the most recent 2 weeks of information. Up to date samples can only be viewed by Subscribers.
Click here to view Subscription options.
| Calendar |
|---|
|
Wednesday 29th October 2025 Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Urgent question - Main Chamber Subject: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on the planned use of MoD barracks to house asylum seekers View calendar - Add to calendar |
| Division Votes |
|---|
|
28 Oct 2025 - China Spying Case - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 327 |
|
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 314 |
|
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 323 |
|
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 328 |
|
29 Oct 2025 - European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 154 |
|
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 311 |
|
27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 337 |
|
27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 323 |
|
27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 332 |
|
27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 322 |
|
5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 151 |
|
5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 155 |
|
5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 150 |
|
5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 153 |
|
5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 311 Noes - 152 |
|
5 Nov 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 268 Noes - 80 |
|
4 Nov 2025 - Welfare Spending - View Vote Context Angus MacDonald voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 403 |
| Speeches |
|---|
|
Angus MacDonald speeches from: Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
Angus MacDonald contributed 1 speech (100 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
|
Angus MacDonald speeches from: Asylum Seekers: MOD Housing
Angus MacDonald contributed 2 speeches (290 words) Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
|
Angus MacDonald speeches from: North Sea Oil and Gas Industry
Angus MacDonald contributed 1 speech (51 words) Monday 27th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
| Written Answers |
|---|
|
Families: Food Poverty
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of families with children relying on emergency food parcels. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We are committed to tackling poverty and ending mass dependence on emergency food parcels. We are expanding Free School Meals to every pupil whose household is in receipt of Universal Credit, which will lift 100,000 children out of poverty by the end of this Parliament, and introducing a new £1 billion package (including Barnett impact) to reform crisis support, including funding to ensure the poorest children do not go hungry outside of term time.
This comes alongside £600 million for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme across the next three financial years as well as expanding free breakfast clubs, increasing the national minimum wage for those on the lowest incomes and supporting 700,000 of the poorest families by introducing a Fair Repayment Rate on Universal Credit deductions.
The Child Poverty Taskforce will publish a Child Poverty Strategy in the autumn that will deliver measures to tackle the structural and root causes of child poverty. The Strategy will tackle overall child poverty as well as going beyond that to focus on children in deepest poverty lacking essentials, and what is needed to give every child the best start in life.
We know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty. Our Get Britain Working White Paper, backed by an initial £240 million investment in 2025/26, will target and tackle economic inactivity and unemployment and join up employment, health and skills support to meet the needs of local communities. |
|
Asylum: Hotels and Military Bases
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce tensions within local communities arising from the use of (a) hotels and (b) military barracks to accommodate asylum seekers. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The Home Office works closely with local authorities, police, and health partners to ensure that military sites operate safely, with secure perimeters, on-site services and regular Multi-Agency Forums to address local concerns. This self-contained approach helps reduce pressures on local services and supports community cohesion. The Home Office works closely with local authorities and statutory partners to ensure that all asylum accommodation sites operate safely with regular engagement to address local concerns, reduce pressure on local services and support community cohesion. |
|
Asylum: Military Bases
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of relocating asylum seekers from hotel accommodation to Ministry of Defence sites in mitigating tensions with local communities. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The Home Office works closely with local authorities, police, and health partners to ensure that military sites operate safely, with secure perimeters, on-site services and regular Multi-Agency Forums to address local concerns. This self-contained approach helps reduce pressures on local services and supports community cohesion. The Home Office works closely with local authorities and statutory partners to ensure that all asylum accommodation sites operate safely with regular engagement to address local concerns, reduce pressure on local services and support community cohesion. |
|
Asylum: Housing
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Wednesday 5th November 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of consulting with Members before allocating asylum accommodation in their constituencies. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The Home Office routinely engages local officials and elected members as part of the procurement process for specific types of accommodation, to enable us to gather local intelligence which informs our decision making. This engagement and disclosure is undertaken on a case by case basis as is necessary. |
|
Ukraine: Ballistic Missile Defence
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 6th November 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking in cooperation with Ukraine to develop or invest in low-cost missile interceptor technology. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) Under project OCTOPUS, part of a new UK and Ukraine technology sharing agreement, we have agreed arrangements for the development of an advanced air defence interceptor drone. This system, designed by Ukraine with support from UK scientists and technicians, has demonstrated effectiveness on the battlefield. Plans are in place for initial mass production in the UK, with a target to produce thousands a month. In addition, the UK has purchased and provided other (non-OCTOPUS) air defence interceptor drones to Ukraine, including from Ukrainian industry. |
|
Climate Change: Taxation
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 6th November 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on the use of international taxation measures to support global climate adaptation programmes. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Chancellor has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on a range of topics
The Government is committed to helping deliver global climate finance, including responding to the wider call on all actors to increase climate finance to developing countries to USD 1.3trn per year and the New Collective Quantified Goal agreed at COP29 of at least $300bn per year to developing countries by 2035
As part of that effort, we are pressing for faster and more ambitious reforms to the global financial system to deliver much more and higher quality climate and development finance. Alongside this, we are supportive of exploring revenue raising mechanisms for climate action. |
|
Ukraine: Ballistic Missile Defence
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 6th November 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department (a) has provided and (b) plans to provide (i) financial and (ii) technical support for missile interceptor technology projects in Ukraine. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) Since the start of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK has provided financial and technical support to missile interceptor technology projects to protect Ukraine's people, its Critical National Infrastructure and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This includes the supply of air defence munitions and air interceptor drones, including from UK industry. In addition, the UK and Ukraine have established a new tech sharing agreement and under Project OCTOPUS, we have agreed arrangements for the development of an advanced air defence interceptor drone. The UK plans to continue to provide this support, recognising the ongoing threat from Russian missiles. |
|
Religious Freedom
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 6th November 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the protection of freedom of religion or belief in countries identified as priority areas as part of her Department’s freedom of religion or belief strategy. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK champions Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, both in sub-Saharan Africa and across the world. On 8 July, the UK's Special Envoy for Religious Freedom, David Smith MP, set out the Government's new strategy on FoRB, providing a framework for engagement with other countries, and describing the links between the protection of FoRB and other goals including the prevention of conflict. As part of this strategy, the UK continues to support FoRB on the international stage, through our position in the United Nations, G7 and Article 18 Alliance. |
|
Conflict Prevention: Religious Freedom
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 6th November 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the strength of the link between freedom of religion or belief and conflict prevention in the context of UK foreign policy. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK champions Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, both in sub-Saharan Africa and across the world. On 8 July, the UK's Special Envoy for Religious Freedom, David Smith MP, set out the Government's new strategy on FoRB, providing a framework for engagement with other countries, and describing the links between the protection of FoRB and other goals including the prevention of conflict. As part of this strategy, the UK continues to support FoRB on the international stage, through our position in the United Nations, G7 and Article 18 Alliance. |
|
Sub-saharan Africa: Religious Freedom
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Thursday 6th November 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with international partners on strengthening protections for freedom of religion or belief in sub-Saharan Africa. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK champions Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, both in sub-Saharan Africa and across the world. On 8 July, the UK's Special Envoy for Religious Freedom, David Smith MP, set out the Government's new strategy on FoRB, providing a framework for engagement with other countries, and describing the links between the protection of FoRB and other goals including the prevention of conflict. As part of this strategy, the UK continues to support FoRB on the international stage, through our position in the United Nations, G7 and Article 18 Alliance. |
|
Weedkillers: Public Places
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 3rd November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to hold discussions with the devolved Administrations on supporting local authorities to transition away from the use of glyphosate-based herbicides in public spaces. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) In March 2025, Defra, alongside the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive, published the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025. The NAP sets out how we intend to increase the uptake of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across all sectors, including in the amenity sector. Defra will continue to work with devolved administrations to encourage sustainable practices in public spaces. |
|
Pesticides: Public Places
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 3rd November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of pesticide use in (a) urban and (b) public spaces on (i) public health and (ii) biodiversity. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government’s first priority with regard to pesticides is to ensure that they will not harm people or animal health or pose unacceptable effects to the environment.
Pesticides are subject to strict regulation in Great Britain (GB), and a pesticide is only approved in GB on the basis that it will not cause harm to human or animal health, and that there are no unacceptable effects to the environment. A pesticide may only be placed on the market in GB if the product has been authorised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), GB’s pesticide regulator. This only happens following a thorough scientific risk assessment that concludes all safety standards are met. |
|
Pesticides: Public Places
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Monday 3rd November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the phasing out of pesticide use in public spaces in other European countries. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government’s first priority with regard to pesticides is to ensure that they will not harm people or animal health or pose unacceptable effects to the environment. There is a legal requirement to minimise the use of pesticides along roads and in areas used by the public. It is for each Local Authority to decide the best way of delivering effective and cost-effective weed control in its operations while protecting people and the environment. We do of course continue to monitor action in other countries and learn from their experiences. |
|
Community Health Services: Medical Equipment
Asked by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of geographical variation in access to community care equipment in (a) general, (b) rural areas and (c) remote areas. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Local authorities in England have a statutory duty under various pieces of legislation, including the Care Act 2014, to make arrangements for the provision of disability aids and community equipment, to meet the assessed eligible needs of individuals who are resident in their area. Responsibility for managing the market for these services, including commissioning and oversight of delivery, rests with local authorities. |
| Early Day Motions |
|---|
|
Thursday 30th October North to South for Poppyscotland walk by Wendy Sylvester 12 signatures (Most recent: 17 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House commends Highland resident Wendy Sylvester on undertaking her North to South for Poppyscotland challenge, a 340-mile walk across Scotland in aid of the forces charity Poppyscotland; notes that the walk will begin at Cape Wrath lighthouse in late October 2025 and concludes at the Scottish border on … |
| Early Day Motions Signed |
|---|
|
Wednesday 12th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th November 2025 Cumulative disruption proposals and the right to protest 70 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House expresses deep alarm at recent proposals to require senior police officers to take into account any so-called cumulative disruption caused by past or planned future protests when considering whether to impose conditions on protests; notes these powers represent a significant expansion of state authority to ration the … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 NHS Food Scanner App and the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition Guidance 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes the April 2025 statement of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), which recommends that intake of non-sugar sweeteners be minimised across the population and that young children should not be given drinks sweetened with sugar or non-sugar sweeteners; further notes that the NHS Food Scanner … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with deep concern that the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard for cancer patients, which requires at least 85 per cent of patients to begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral for suspected cancer, has not been met in England since 2015; further notes that around … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 (No. 2) 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes that the UK spends 7.27% of GDP, costing £207 billion per annum, on tax reliefs, equivalent to about 30% of Government tax revenue, and that the Treasury Select Committee identified in 2023 that 815 of 1,180 tax reliefs have never been publicly costed; further that notes … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack in Queensferry 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack based in South Queensferry on reaching the Top Three in the Newcomer Restaurant category in the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026; notes that the business opened in June 2025; commends them for this achievement in a short time period; … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Morrisons Christmas advert 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes the release of the Morrisons Christmas advert for 2025; further notes that the advert was partially filmed in the Broomhall area of the Edinburgh West constituency; appreciates the contribution that advertising makes to the UK economy including through support for the creative economy; and thanks all … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates Tomorrow’s Engineers (TE) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, and commends its theme Dare to Discover, which encourages young people to embrace trial and error as a vital part of engineering and technological innovation; recognises TE Week’s role in inspiring the … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House supports Family Business Week 2025, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; supports the theme of Family Business Week 2025 in encouraging family businesses to export internationally; recognises that family-owned business are the backbone of the UK economy, employing millions … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb and the independence of the BBC Board 40 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with concern reports regarding the conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb in his capacity as a member of the BBC Board; recognises the importance of maintaining the Corporation's independence and the confidence of the public in its governance and editorial processes; observes that there have been claims … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative 23 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement, will deliver vital clinical support, training and … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Friends of Campsie Community Work 15 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Friends of Campsie High Kirk in Lennoxtown on becoming the first community organisation in the UK to take ownership of an A-listed heritage building through the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer’s Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme; recognises their commitment and courage in taking on the challenge of … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Commemoration of Brian Hill’s service to Epsom Cycling Club 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Brian Hill, who sadly passed away shortly before what would have been his 60th anniversary as General Secretary of the Epsom Cycling Club; pays tribute to his remarkable dedication and lifelong service to the club and to the wider cycling … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the strain being placed on Britain’s canals and rivers by funding shortfalls and growing climate pressures; recognises that, with 2°C of global warming, an estimated 99% of navigable waterways will face heightened risk, with nearly 75% already facing financial peril; further notes the importance … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the plight of British nationals arbitrarily detained abroad 46 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is relieved and delighted by the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following six years of his unjust and arbitrary detention in Egypt; warmly welcomes Alaa being reunited with his family; emphatically commends the courage of Alaa's mother, Laila Soueif for her activism, including hunger striking, to help … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Jennifer Solignanc, and others … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the awarding of Tobias Gutteridge, constituent of Mid Dorset and North Poole, with an Honorary Degree from Bournemouth University; commends in this week of remembrance Mr Gutteridge’s exemplary service as part of the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service; recognises the sacrifice Mr Gutteridge made as … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Units 23 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House supports calls for a national memorial to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Royal Air Force’s Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU); notes that the PRU, formed on 24 September 1939, undertook highly dangerous, unarmed intelligence missions across all theatres of the Second World War, capturing more than … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the recent incident where Soham Men’s Shed was broken into and the theft of their power tools; understands that the Shed is unable to afford the high cost of insuring power tools and so could not adequately protect themselves for such a scenario; is … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Election of Clare McNaught as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 12 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in … |
|
Thursday 30th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the urgent need to address the climate and ecological crisis; notes that oil and gas companies have made record profits while contributing significantly to climate breakdown; further notes that millions of people in the UK and globally are already paying the price through extreme weather, flooding, … |
|
Thursday 30th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Decarbonising refrigerated transport 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the important role of decarbonising refrigerated transport in tackling climate change; acknowledges the current system of keeping goods, especially food and medicine, chilled and frozen during delivery means running diesel engines on the back of trucks generating emissions and burning fuel even when vehicles are stationary … |
|
Monday 3rd November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Local government and social care 46 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
|
Monday 3rd November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses concern about the continuing uncertainty faced by Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom under the Ukraine Schemes; notes that while the introduction of the Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme in February 2025 provided an additional 18 months’ leave to remain for those already in the UK, it … |
|
Monday 3rd November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Speen Community Cafe's fourth anniversary 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Speen Community Cafe in Newbury on its fourth anniversary; recognises the hard work of its founder, Kerry Bird, and their dedication to the continued running of the cafe; praises the volunteers whose commitment ensures the cafe is open every week and accessible to all members of … |
|
Monday 3rd November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Second homes in the Lake District 21 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned about the growing shortage of homes for permanent occupancy in the Lake District National Park, where around 25 percent of housing has no permanent resident and where, in some parishes, over 70 per cent of properties are used as second homes or holiday lets; … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Protections for animals and people 33 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern over the gaps in legislation that allow perpetrators of animal abuse to evade scrutiny before the judicial system; believes that this is of grave concern, due to the link between child sexual abuse and animal sexual abuse as offenders who harm animals are five times … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with great sadness the death of John Wilmott, a valued and much loved member of the Hungerford community; recognises his outstanding contribution as a driving force behind Smarten Up Hungerford, the volunteer group that has transformed the town centre through its year round floral and planting … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 The Link Visiting Scheme and the Great British Business and Community Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House congratulates The Link Visiting Scheme in Wokingham on being awarded the Charity of the Year title at the Great British Business and Community Awards; recognises the outstanding work the charity has done over 27 years to tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people in the Borough, … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 The Retreat at Elcot Park and the Three Peaks Challenge 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates the team from The Retreat at Elcot Park in Newbury on completing the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Thatcham-based charity Swings and Smiles, including Corina Carolea who individually raised over £600; commends their ongoing charity efforts that have raised over £7,000 for Swings and Smiles; … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 David Rollo, Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame induction 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates David Rollo, former Howe of Fife rugby prop and Scotland international player, on his induction into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame; notes that Mr Rollo earned 40 caps for Scotland between 1959 and 1968; recognises his remarkable contribution to Scottish rugby, combining his life as … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Taxi accessibility for disabled people 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House recognises the need for improved access to taxi services for wheelchair users; expresses concern that many local authorities fail to ensure that Hackney Carriage fleets include sufficient fully accessible vehicles, leaving some wheelchair users unable to travel independently to work, medical appointments, education or social activities; supports … |
|
Tuesday 4th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill 25 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the passage of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament; notes the strong evidence that outdoor learning and youth work enhance young people’s engagement with education, foster teamwork, resilience and confidence, and encourage pro-environmental attitudes from an early age; regrets that no … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Gold awards for Oswestry in Bloom, RHS Britain in Bloom 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House congratulates Oswestry in Bloom on its momentous achievement of being awarded Gold in the Large Town Category, Gold for Cae Glas Park, and a Special Award for Natalie Bainbridge, Chair of Oswestry in Bloom, at the annual Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom 2025 Awards; notes the … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 The Barkham Hookers and the Poppy Appeal 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises and commends the Barkham Hookers, a voluntary knitting and crocheting group based in Barkham in Wokingham constituency, for their dedicated work each year producing handcrafted poppies and bespoke poppy-items in support of Remembrance Sunday; notes that the group has raised significant funds for the Poppy Appeal … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Affordable rail travel for over-30s 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the cost of rail travel for passengers aged 30 and over who are not eligible for existing discount railcards such as the 16-25, 26-30, or Two Together railcards; recognises the financial strain placed on rail passengers, who are not eligible for concessions, by rising … |
|
Wednesday 12th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes that in November 2024 there were 1,984,510 households receiving Housing Benefit, 1,608,502 households receiving the Universal Credit housing element for private housing, and 2,158,694 receiving the same for social housing; further notes that housing allowance is designed to meet rental costs for the lowest one third … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 85th anniversary of Citizens Advice Torbay, founded on 8 November 1940, and applauds its enduring role as a champion for local people; notes that the national Citizens Advice service began in 1939 with 200 bureaux opening just days after the outbreak of the Second World … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Accessible healthcare for deaf people and those with hearing loss 14 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House is deeply concerned by the findings of the recent report by RNID and SignHealth, which demonstrate that the NHS in England does not have the systems in place to fulfil the right to accessible healthcare for people who are deaf or have hearing loss; notes that the … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 President Trump’s 20-point peace plan 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House welcomes the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; expresses its relief at the release of the living hostages, and a cessation of the Israeli Government’s military operations; further expresses its anger at Hamas’ failure to rapidly repatriate the remaining hostages’ bodies; calls on Hamas to do so immediately; … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with concern that, every day in the United Kingdom, 30 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer and 10 lose their lives to the disease; recognises that cases have increased by 23 per cent in the last five years, disproportionately affecting men and people living in areas … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King’s Award for Wem Town Hall 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House congratulates the volunteers of Wem Town Hall Community Trust on receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the many volunteers who have contributed to the excellent services that Wem Town Hall provides to the town and its wider community; notes the Town Hall’s role as a … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King's Award for Voluntary Service for Options in Life 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Options in Life, a small charity based in Cupar, on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, often regarded as the highest honour volunteer-led organisations in the UK can receive; notes that Options in Life provides vital opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the immense contribution which Bruce Richardson has made as the Head Coach at the Oxford University Dancesport Club; commends him for his work as a coach at the club which he has been involved in since it was established in the 1960’s; congratulates him on his … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King’s Award for Open Door Drama Shetland 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House welcomes the award of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Open Door Drama in Shetland, recognising outstanding contribution to community life; notes that Open Door Drama has provided theatre opportunities to all age-groups for over 30 years; gives thanks for the dedicated group of volunteers who … |
|
Thursday 13th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Bengal Lounge in Linton award of Best Chef of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House congratulates the Bengal Lounge restaurant in Linton, Cambridgeshire, on its head chef being named Best Chef of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025; recognises that this prestigious national award celebrates the very best of South Asian cuisine and the outstanding contribution of restaurants to … |
|
Thursday 13th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Support for the Shakespeare Curriculum Project 14 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House welcomes the launch of the Shakespeare Curriculum project, a not-for-profit initiative providing free, high-quality teaching resources to help every child access and enjoy the works of William Shakespeare; notes that the project brings together teachers, academics and theatre practitioners to ensure that Shakespeare’s plays are taught in … |
|
Wednesday 12th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted 15 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House pays warm tribute to the late Jenny Cobley for her decades of dedication to the As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted in Stratford-upon-Avon; notes that since the 1970s Jenny ran the club with boundless kindness, energy and humour, providing entertainment, companionship and … |
|
Wednesday 12th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates the Exmoor Forest Inn on the fantastic achievement of being named one of the top 100 Best British Pubs this year; recognises the fantastic contribution given to local communities by pubs; celebrates the many fantastic rural pubs which make the Tiverton and Minehead constituency a wonderful … |
|
Wednesday 12th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates the Holt Crafters, a group of volunteers from the village of Holt, Wiltshire for their work knitting and crocheting poppies to be made into a cascade at St Katharine's Church tower and displayed around the village; recognises the skill and commitment it took to do this; … |
|
Wednesday 12th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Exceptional performing arts centres in rural areas 12 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates Millie Gubby, from Tiverton, on being cast in the Wicked: The Musical International Tour; notes the fantastic benefit created for young people in Tiverton by the Willow Tree Dance and Theatre Arts Group, where Millie studied, as well as across the constituency of Tiverton and Minehead … |
|
Tuesday 11th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Newbury Velo at the 2025 British Cycling Awards 5 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Newbury Velo on being named Children and Young People Club of the Year at the 2025 British Cycling Awards; commends the club’s inclusive approach to youth cycling through its work as a British Cycling Limitless Focus Club; recognises its partnership with West Berkshire Council and Berkshire … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th November 2025 Camanachd Assoociation’s Shinty’s Story exhibition 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House welcomes the official opening of the Camanachd Association’s Shinty’s Story Sgeul na Camanachd permanent exhibition at Bught Park in Inverness; notes that the exhibition celebrates the rich cultural legacy of shinty and explores the sport’s origins, community role, competitive spirit, and future through artefacts, immersive digital displays … |
|
Monday 17th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th November 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Peter Gow, a true stalwart of the shinty and Highland sporting community, who served as a player for Caberfeidh and Lochaber, and later contributed as a coach, committee member, and president at Inverness Shinty Club for 30 years; recognises Mr … |
|
Wednesday 5th November Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th November 2025 47 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary bravery of Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean; notes that both men have shown the very best of Britain through their courage, calm, and compassion in the face of unimaginable danger; further pays tribute to the emergency services and hospital staff who responded … |
|
Monday 27th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Stewarts, the UK's first garden centre 9 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House congratulates Stewarts Garden Centres based in Dorset for the seventieth birthday of the UK’s first garden centre in Ferndown; celebrates the role Edward Stewart, founder of the garden centre, played in the development of gardening as a hobby; recognises the contribution of the wider horticultural sector to … |
|
Monday 27th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Administration of Sheffield Wednesday 13 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House expresses its deep concern at the news that Sheffield Wednesday has entered administration; deplores the continuing trend of football clubs falling into financial crisis as a result of irresponsible ownership; urges Dejphon Chansiri to listen to fans and to ensure that any future owner is committed to … |
|
Monday 27th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to … |
|
Monday 27th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned by the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglican, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared to the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that … |
|
Tuesday 28th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the extent of widening inequality in the UK and that the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population and there has been nearly 1000% increase in the wealth of UK billionaires since 1990; further notes that a dynamic … |
|
Tuesday 28th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the historic significance of the site of The Lakes School Windermere, where the Windermere Children, child survivors of the Holocaust who were granted asylum by the British Government in 1945, were first welcomed to the United Kingdom; expresses deep concern for the current state of disrepair … |
|
Tuesday 28th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 17 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Gayle Nelson of Cupar, at the age of 54, after a courageous battle with cancer; recognises Gayle’s outstanding contribution to her local community, including as a founding figure of Cupar Arts and The Sunshine Kitchen, organisations dedicated to supporting culture, … |
|
Tuesday 28th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Transparency and accountability in social media account closures 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls on Meta to provide clear … |
|
Wednesday 29th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Government proposals for mandatory digital ID 55 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House expresses deep concern at Government proposals for a mandatory digital ID system; believes such a scheme would cross a red line for civil liberties, threatening privacy while doing little to meet the Government’s stated aims on immigration; further believes that digital tools should empower individuals with control … |
|
Wednesday 29th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Impact of extreme weather on farming 21 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the severe impact of extreme weather on farming communities across the UK, including in Newbury, where farmers have reported some of the worst harvests in decades; notes with concern that Government figures show a 14% decrease in the English barley harvest and a 23% fall in … |
|
Wednesday 29th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant dangers posed to road users by Llynclys Crossroads on the A483; notes its position as one of the worst accident hotspots in the West Midlands; further notes the detrimental impact on the north Shropshire economy caused by road users avoiding the crossroads; expresses concern … |
|
Wednesday 29th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the need for Whitchurch station to receive platform accessibility upgrades under the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme; expresses concern that disabled passengers, those with heavy luggage, small children or who are otherwise unable to traverse 44 steps, cannot access the station’s southbound platform or … |
|
Wednesday 29th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 Community Connexions Gloucestershire 8 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House recognises the vital contributions of the Community Connexions charity in Gloucestershire, which provides pre-booked transport for vulnerable people of all ages across the county and beyond; celebrates their successful operations throughout almost 40 years; commends their work to reduce isolation, increase mobility, aid independent living, and to … |
|
Wednesday 29th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 Scott & Fyfe at the Courier Business Awards 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Scott & Fyfe, based in Tayport, on winning the Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by SSEN Transmission, at the Courier Business Awards 2025; notes the company’s proud 161-year history of innovation, from its early days producing cotton and linen fabrics for boats on the River Tay, … |
|
Monday 27th October Angus MacDonald signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 39 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House censures the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby for racist and inexcusable remarks made on Talk TV on Saturday 25 October 2025, which were damaging, divisive and risk bringing hon. Members collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Clacton to withdraw the whip from … |
| Live Transcript |
|---|
|
Note: Cited speaker in live transcript data may not always be accurate. Check video link to confirm. |
|
29 Oct 2025, 1:31 p.m. - House of Commons "Urgent Question Angus MacDonald. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and thank you. " Urgent question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on the planned use of MoD barracks to house asylum seekers - View Video - View Transcript |
|
29 Oct 2025, 1:33 p.m. - House of Commons "borders. >> Angus MacDonald. >> Thank you and thank you Minister, " Alex Norris MP, The Minister of State, Home Department (Nottingham North and Kimberley, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript |
|
5 Nov 2025, 1:19 p.m. - House of Commons "update in due course. >> Angus MacDonald. >> Thank you very. >> Much, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I " Mr Hamish Falconer MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Lincoln, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
| Select Committee Documents |
|---|
|
Thursday 6th November 2025
Formal Minutes - Scottish Affairs Committee Formal Minutes 2025 - 2026 Scottish Affairs Committee Found: present1 Patricia Ferguson, in the Chair2 Maureen Burke Harriet Cross Lillian Jones Mr Angus MacDonald |
|
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-10-29 09:30:00+00:00 Industrial transition in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee Found: Ferguson (Chair); Maureen Burke, Harriet Cross; Dave Doogan; Lillian Jones; Douglas McAllister; Mr Angus MacDonald |
| Calendar |
|---|
|
Wednesday 5th November 2025 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the department At 9:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP - Secretary of State for Scotland at Scotland Office Kirsty McNeill MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland at Scotland Office Fiona Mettam - Director at Scotland Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
|
Wednesday 12th November 2025 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
|
Monday 17th November 2025 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
|
Wednesday 19th November 2025 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: GB Energy and the net zero transition View calendar - Add to calendar |
|
Wednesday 26th November 2025 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs View calendar - Add to calendar |
| Select Committee Inquiry |
|---|
|
11 Nov 2025
The future of Scotland’s high streets Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions In Scotland, as in other parts of the UK, concerns have been raised about how high streets and town centres are changing. Scotland’s high streets face multiple challenges, and many have been described as being in ‘decline’. However, possible new models for resilient and thriving high streets are emerging, while there continues to be interest in community-led regeneration. This inquiry will engage with local communities and other stakeholders to explore what a positive vision for the future of Scottish high streets and town centres might look like, and to examine what role government might play in making this vision a reality. Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry. |
|
31 Oct 2025
Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 12 Dec 2025) Transport infrastructure plays an important role among island communities, supporting local economies and ensuring access to essential services. In Scotland, geographic barriers and limited transport options can restrict mobility and contribute to depopulation. This inquiry will examine the strategic case for permanent transport links—such as tunnels and bridges—between Scotland’s islands and assess whether there is a role for the UK Government in supporting such projects. Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry. |
|
14 Nov 2025
Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 12 Dec 2025) Reliable digital infrastructure is essential for enabling economic growth, public service delivery and social inclusion—especially in Scotland’s rural and island communities. These areas often face unique challenges due to geographic isolation and low population density, which can make the rollout of broadband and mobile networks more complex and costly. This inquiry will explore how digital connectivity can be improved across Scotland, and whether current UK and Scottish Government initiatives are delivering for the communities that need them most. Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry. This is one of two inquiries looking into connectivity in Scotland. We have also launched an inquiry into fixed transport links. For more information, visit - Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links - Committees - UK Parliament
|