Information between 16th February 2026 - 8th March 2026
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Ashley Fox voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Ashley Fox voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 76 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Ashley Fox voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 76 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272 |
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2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Ashley Fox was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (58 words) Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Representation of the People Bill
Ashley Fox contributed 2 speeches (43 words) 2nd reading Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (76 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Business of the House
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (137 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Gibraltar Treaty
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (83 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Independent Faith Schools: VAT
Ashley Fox contributed 2 speeches (92 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Education |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Grenfell Tower Annual Report
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (74 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Post Office Green Paper
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (64 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (39 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Ashley Fox speeches from: Firearms Licensing
Ashley Fox contributed 1 speech (41 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Westminster Hall Home Office |
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Fisheries: UK Trade with EU
Asked by: Ashley Fox (Conservative - Bridgwater) Wednesday 25th February 2026 Question to the Scotland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU on Scotland's fishing sector. Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office) The agreement to establish a common SPS Zone will bring a number of benefits for the Scottish seafood sector, with 65% of all UK seafood by value exported to the EU.
The removal of the need for Export Health Certificates and border checks, for example, saves both time and money. This could save UK businesses up to £200 per consignment and is vital for fresh and live fish that needs to reach markets quickly.
We are determined that this will be a good deal for the Scottish fishing industry.
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Local Government Finance
Asked by: Ashley Fox (Conservative - Bridgwater) Monday 2nd March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on whether an external assurance review is taking place in each of the six councils being provided with Exceptional Financial Support for 2026-27. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) This government is delivering fairer funding, targeting money where it is needed most through the first multi-year Settlement in a decade. However, delivering reform will take time, and the government recognises the challenging financial context for local authorities as they continue to deal with the legacy of the previous flawed system.
On 23 February government published details of Exceptional Financial Support provided to a number of councils to help them set balanced budgets for 2026-27. Full details of all support agreed under the Exceptional Financial Support process since 2020-21 are available on GOV.UK. As a requirement of support, the government will be seeking additional external assurance on all of these councils to support local improvement as well as provide an assessment on the actions each council is taking locally to manage its position. |
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Monday 9th March Ashley Fox signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Kemi Badenoch (Conservative - North West Essex) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Excise Duties (Surcharges or Rebates) (Hydrocarbon Oils etc.) (Temporary Continuation of 2022 Order and Adjustments) Order 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 164), dated 25 February 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26 February, be … |
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24 Feb 2026, 11:57 a.m. - House of Commons "year plan. Ashley Fox. " Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) (Aberafan Maesteg, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Feb 2026, 2:24 p.m. - House of Commons "deaths. On that night. >> Sir Ashley Fox. >> Thank you, Madam. Deputy Speaker, " Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Streatham and Croydon North, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Feb 2026, 3:14 p.m. - House of Commons " Ashley Fox. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. >> Can I thank the Minister for his statement and I welcome the commitment he has given to maintain " Sir Ashley Fox MP (Bridgwater, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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26 Feb 2026, 11:17 a.m. - House of Commons " Ashley Fox you. floods in Somerset, the Minister for Water and Flooding said that the Environment Agency has committed to reviewing the issues " Sir Ashley Fox MP (Bridgwater, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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26 Feb 2026, 12:10 p.m. - House of Commons " So, Ashley Fox. " Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Cardiff South and Penarth, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Tuesday 17th March 2026 11:30 a.m. Ministry of Justice Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Justice (including Topical Questions) Melanie Onn: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Pam Cox: What progress his Department has made on creating a National Listing Framework. Charlie Maynard: What steps his Department is taking through the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls. Will Forster: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Dan Carden: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Tessa Munt: What discussions he has had with his counterparts in countries to which foreign national prisoners will be returned on ensuring that prisoners serve the full term of a sentence handed down by the UK courts. Andrew Rosindell: What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his prison early-release reforms. Alison Bennett: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Lisa Smart: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Liz Jarvis: What steps he is taking to help improve the experience of victims in court. Steve Witherden: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on protecting the right to protest. Harpreet Uppal: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Jerome Mayhew: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Meg Hillier: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Andrew Cooper: What steps he is taking to improve transparency in court proceedings. Brian Leishman: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Tonia Antoniazzi: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Munira Wilson: What steps he is taking to support victims' rights. John Milne: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Peter Lamb: What assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing greater use of evidence from automated enforcement technology in trials. Neil Hudson: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support criminal prosecution of fly-tipping. Rebecca Smith: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Neil Shastri-Hurst: what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Jas Athwal: What plans he has to help improve victim confidence in the justice system. Lincoln Jopp: what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Adam Thompson: What steps he is taking to help support children involved in knife crime through the criminal justice system. Anna Dixon: What plans his Department has to provide adequate funding for the Crown Court. Ashley Fox: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Gill Furniss: What steps he is taking to help improve standards in the bailiff industry. Jim Dickson: What steps he is taking to tackle backlogs in the courts. Oliver Ryan: what steps he is taking to tackle backlogs in the courts. Lloyd Hatton: what steps he is taking to tackle backlogs in the courts. Louie French: what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. John Lamont: What steps his Department is taking ensure that people convicted of charges related to grooming gangs receive adequate sentences. Calum Miller: What steps he is taking to reform the family court. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Independent Faith Schools: VAT
21 speeches (6,094 words) Thursday 26th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Education Mentions: 1: Olivia Bailey (Lab - Reading West and Mid Berkshire) Member for Bridgwater (Sir Ashley Fox) for his intervention. He raises an important point. - Link to Speech 2: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Member for Bridgwater (Sir Ashley Fox), in an intervention, was very clear that he perceived this—I believe - Link to Speech |
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
75 speeches (15,572 words) Committee of the whole House Monday 23rd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Helen Whately (Con - Faversham and Mid Kent) Friend the Member for Bridgwater (Sir Ashley Fox), who spoke on Second Reading, and my hon. - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Dr John Sorabji Access to Justice - Justice Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Andy Slaughter (Chair); Matt Bishop; Sir Ashley Fox; Warinder Juss |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Legal Services Consumer Panel, and Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University Access to Justice - Justice Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Andy Slaughter (Chair); Matt Bishop; Sir Ashley Fox; Warinder Juss |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Access to Justice At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Tom Hayhoe - Chair at Legal Services Consumer Panel Dr Liz Curran - Associate Professor at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Dr John Sorabji View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints At 10:00am: Oral evidence Richard Blakeway - Government's preferred candidate for Chair at Office for Legal Complaints View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 17th March 2026 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Legislative scrutiny: Courts and Tribunals Bill At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Richard Atkinson - Former President at The Law Society of England and Wales Keir Monteith KC - Barrister at Garden Court Chambers Tom Guest - Deputy Director of Legal Policy at Crown Prosecution Service View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 2 p.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Nicola Davies - Regional Probation Director for Wales at HM Prison and Probation Service Chris Edwards - Regional Probation Director for Greater Manchester at HM Prison and Probation Service Linda Neimantas - Regional Probation Director for Kent, Surrey and Sussex at HM Prison and Probation Service At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Martin Jones CBE - HM Chief Inspector at HM Inspectorate of Probation View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 25th March 2026 9:45 a.m. Justice Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Legal Services Board At 10:00am: Oral evidence Monisha Shah - Government's preferred candidate for Chair at The Legal Services Board (LSB) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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27 Feb 2026
Legislative scrutiny: Courts and Tribunals Bill Justice Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions The Justice Committee has issued a call for evidence to inform its scrutiny of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026 and is due to have its Second Reading debate on 10 March. Dates for Committee stage are yet to be confirmed. Overview In brief, the Bill aims to:
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