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Friday 16th October 2026
Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)

Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber
Subject: Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill: Second Reading
Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill 2026-27
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Division Votes
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 322
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 323
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 391
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 311
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 308
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 282
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 80 Noes - 281
8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102
8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context
Ben Maguire voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182


Speeches
Ben Maguire speeches from: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (183 words)
Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Transport
Ben Maguire speeches from: Business of the House
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (124 words)
Thursday 2nd July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Ben Maguire speeches from: Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (6 words)
Thursday 2nd July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Ben Maguire speeches from: Medical Services (Rural Areas)
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (2,516 words)
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ben Maguire speeches from: Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer Responsibility
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (97 words)
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ben Maguire speeches from: Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (66 words)
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Transport
Ben Maguire speeches from: Fishing Industry: Government Support
Ben Maguire contributed 2 speeches (85 words)
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ben Maguire speeches from: High Streets
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (68 words)
Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Ben Maguire speeches from: Animal Abusers
Ben Maguire contributed 1 speech (50 words)
Monday 29th June 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs


Written Answers
Unmanned Air Systems
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Monday 29th June 2026

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to advance the UK's preparedness in relation to modern drone warfare.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces)

Within the UK, there is now a thriving drones, counter-drones and autonomous systems ecosystem which enables spiral development, flexibility and modularity. This demonstrates how the UK is taking several steps to employ modern drone technologies in offensive and defensive roles. The Department also continually considers and develops improvements to the Integrated Air and Missile Defence systems, and we recognise the significance of drone warfare in current conflicts. Our land-based counter-drone systems have been proven on operations in the Middle East, and RAF Typhoons are now equipped with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, a low-cost anti-drone weapon that has also seen operational use in the Middle East. Last November, the Government announced it had awarded a £316 million contract to MBDA UK to deliver the DragonFire counter-drone directed energy weapon to the Royal Navy.

Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Reviews recommendations, including on the milestones and timelines for delivery of low-cost one way effectors and further Integrated Air and Missile Defence capabilities, including counter-drone systems and electromagnetic warfare will be set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.

Active Travel
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Monday 29th June 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether access to blue space will be considered in including routes in the National Active Travel Network.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

The National Active Travel Network will bring together both urban and rural networks, such as National Cycling Network, linking towns and villages across England into a single national plan. Local authorities are responsible for deciding how to plan their network and invest funding, in line with local priorities. Active Travel England will support local authorities to improve their Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, including issuing updated guidance, to assist local authorities in determining their local priorities. The new guidance will support consideration of a broader range of travel needs, journey types and trip purposes. There are no plans for a threshold on population size for inclusion in the National Active Travel Network.

Active Travel
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Monday 29th June 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her department plans for the proposed National Active Travel Network to connect small centres of population.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

The National Active Travel Network will bring together both urban and rural networks, such as National Cycling Network, linking towns and villages across England into a single national plan. Local authorities are responsible for deciding how to plan their network and invest funding, in line with local priorities. Active Travel England will support local authorities to improve their Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, including issuing updated guidance, to assist local authorities in determining their local priorities. The new guidance will support consideration of a broader range of travel needs, journey types and trip purposes. There are no plans for a threshold on population size for inclusion in the National Active Travel Network.

Active Travel
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Monday 29th June 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether there will be a threshold for population size for inclusion in the National Active Travel Network.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

The National Active Travel Network will bring together both urban and rural networks, such as National Cycling Network, linking towns and villages across England into a single national plan. Local authorities are responsible for deciding how to plan their network and invest funding, in line with local priorities. Active Travel England will support local authorities to improve their Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, including issuing updated guidance, to assist local authorities in determining their local priorities. The new guidance will support consideration of a broader range of travel needs, journey types and trip purposes. There are no plans for a threshold on population size for inclusion in the National Active Travel Network.

Performing Arts
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Thursday 2nd July 2026

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department is giving to the live comedy industry.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)

The government recognises the important contribution live comedy makes to the UK’s economy and creative sectors.

In March, I hosted the first comedy sector roundtable, in which we discussed a number of ways to boost the sector, including strengthening the evidence of comedy's economic and social impact, and improving the sector's understanding of funding opportunities.

The government is also providing a £7 million grant to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society for 2024-26, and is taking action to support self-employed creatives, including appointing a Freelance Champion. Arts Council England already provides support to the comedy sector, which will also benefit from reforms as part of the Independent Review of Arts Council England, including improving the experience of funding applicants and exploring new support for individual creatives.

Hussam Abu Safiya
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Wednesday 15th July 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made representations to the Government of Israel on the (a) detention, (b) welfare, and (c) legal status of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, including reports that he has been held without charge and subjected to torture and medical neglect.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I am deeply concerned by the recent reports of Dr Abu Safiya's mistreatment whilst in Israeli custody. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has raised this case again with the Israeli Embassy in London and at senior levels across Israeli Government.

We have been consistently clear that all detainees must be treated with dignity and in full accordance with international law, and that any allegations of torture or mistreatment must be thoroughly investigated.

Palestine: Detainees
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Wednesday 15th July 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of reports of the (a) torture, (b) mistreatment, and (c) denial of adequate medical care, of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli custody.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I am deeply concerned by the recent reports of Dr Abu Safiya's mistreatment whilst in Israeli custody. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has raised this case again with the Israeli Embassy in London and at senior levels across Israeli Government.

We have been consistently clear that all detainees must be treated with dignity and in full accordance with international law, and that any allegations of torture or mistreatment must be thoroughly investigated.

Banks: Misconduct
Asked by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Tuesday 7th July 2026

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that banking misconduct compensation schemes provide independent mechanisms for reviewing cases where applicants were wrongly excluded from previous redress processes.

Answered by Rachel Blake

Successive Governments, as well as the Financial Conduct Authority, working with the banks, have taken steps that aimed to address historical banking misconduct issues. This included helping to establish and support a range of compensation and redress schemes to enable those affected to seek appropriate compensation, with interest rate hedging product (IRHP) disputes alone paying out more than £2bn to affected customers. These IRHP schemes included an in-built appeal mechanism, and each bank’s scheme was scrutinised by an independent reviewer, the appointment of which was approved by the FCA.

In addition to steps that were taken to enable investigations and compensation to be paid, the regulatory framework has also been strengthened. Historically, the Financial Ombudsman Service only had jurisdiction over disputes involving microbusinesses, but this was expanded by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2019, with over 99% of small businesses in the UK now eligible to bring their complaints to the FOS. In future, this would ensure access to clear and independent dispute resolution through a public body able to require compensation to be paid where misconduct has occurred.



Early Day Motions
Thursday 16th July

Mucky Nutz, King's Award for Enterprise

1 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House congratulates Mucky Nutz Ltd, based in Bude, North Cornwall on being awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation Category; notes that it is the only business in Cornwall to achieve an award in 2026; recognises the development of the dual-mode adjustable rear mudguard providing versatile …
Monday 6th July

FIFA World Cup 2026 match bans

21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House expresses deep concern at FIFA's decision to suspend the automatic one match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun following reports that the decision came after political interference from President Donald Trump; believes that sporting decisions must be taken transparently, fairly and free from political influence; …


Bills
Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill 2026-27
Presented by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
Private Members' Bill - Ten Minute Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to prepare a strategy for expanding the provision of Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres in rural areas; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament annually on the implementation of the strategy; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%



MP Financial Interests
13th July 2026
Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Anthony Dunn - £5,000.00
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Early Day Motions Signed
Wednesday 8th July
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026

Royal Mail delivery standards

33 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House believes Royal Mail’s continuing poor postal delivery performance, is effectively enabled by OFCOM's regulatory failings; further believes that this is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments, missed court decisions, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; also believes that Royal …
Monday 29th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Friday 10th July 2026

Toxicity testing on animals

33 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House acknowledges the terrible pain, suffering, distress, lasting harm and death suffered by animals subject to toxicity testing; notes that, under generic service licences, the substance being tested is unknown to those authorising the testing; further notes that the harrowing suffering of many animals subjected to toxicity testing …
Thursday 4th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

GP access

26 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917 homes on average …
Thursday 4th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Access to GP appointments

30 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, …
Thursday 4th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

NHS funding for mental health services

35 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 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 …
Thursday 4th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

NHS dentistry

30 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing …
Wednesday 3rd June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Climate Change Committee’s Fourth Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk

21 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the Climate Change Committee’s Fourth Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk, A Well-Adapted UK; is alarmed that, by 2050, 92% of homes could be at risk of overheating, peak river flows could rise by up to 45%, annual flood damage …
Wednesday 3rd June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Abolition of Healthwatch

35 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House expresses deep concern over proposals in the NHS Modernisation Bill to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations; commends Healthwatch's essential role as the health service's only statutory independent patient voice; notes that the changes will leave the NHS and DHSC responsible for identifying their own failures …
Tuesday 2nd June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

41 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House notes with grave concern the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo following 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths from Ebola for which there is currently no vaccine or effective treatment; …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

NHS maternity services

25 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House believes that the UK should be the safest country in the world to have a baby; regrets that 65% of maternity units do not meet the classification of good for standards of safety; recognises the serious harm caused to mothers and babies and the cost to the …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

AI content labelling

31 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House notes that, according to a study by KPMG, 72% of the UK public are now unsure whether online content can be trusted due to the proliferation of AI-generated material; further notes that AI-generated content is fuelling misinformation and eroding public trust; also notes that mandatory AI content …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Emergency Medicine Day 2026

39 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the increasing levels of violence, …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Towards a ceasefire and political resolution in Sudan

35 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House notes with alarm that after three years of conflict, over 33 million people, including 17.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that famine has been confirmed in Al Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional areas at risk, and that over 14 million people …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Official Development Assistance

32 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI; agrees on the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments in light of increasing global security challenges, but rejects funding this through cuts to …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

A&E corridor care

25 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level of 12 …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Palantir and the NHS

38 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Medical Training and students

18 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House appreciates the contribution made by trained doctors to the NHS; understands the importance of prioritising UK medical students in NHS Foundation training programmes that is set out in the Medical Training Prioritisation Act; notes the injustice of medical students training at the Queen Mary University of London …
Monday 1st June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Civil Service pensions

44 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes severe delays and administrative failures in the Civil Service Pensions Scheme following the implementation of the McCloud remedy; recognises that rectifying the unlawful age discrimination in the 2015 reforms has created significant complexity but that this does not excuse the prolonged backlogs, poor communication, and missed …
Thursday 21st May
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Carers Week 2026

45 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex)
That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges …
Wednesday 20th May
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures agreement

32 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to negotiate a new UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement as part of efforts to improve relations with the European Union; notes with concern, however, that negotiations have so far lacked the urgency and ambition needed to deliver meaningful economic benefits for British …
Monday 8th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Cardiac risk in the young

21 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat …
Monday 29th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Duty to assess mental capacity

27 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley)
That this House notes the poor understanding of the principle of presumption of capacity among professionals raised as far back as the 2014 House of Lords Select Committee’s post-legislative scrutiny of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; acknowledges the difficulties experienced in applying the principle in practice; is concerned with evidence …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Right to work

27 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House believes that allowing asylum seekers to work improves integration, allows them to contribute and support themselves, and reduces the chances they will work illegally; acknowledges that those who have claimed asylum in the UK can apply for permission to work if they have been waiting more than …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2)

17 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enforcement powers, leaving claimants to pursue additional …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Reform of the asylum system

23 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House believes that the Government does not have a credible plan to bring down the asylum backlog, close the remaining asylum hotels and bring order to the UK’s asylum system, including through the provision of controlled safe routes for refugees to reach the UK; regrets the repeal of …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK

22 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Indefinite Leave to Remain changes

30 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with grave concern the proposed reforms to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) contained within the Government’s White Paper; further notes with particular concern the proposed blanket retrospective application of ILR, which violates the fundamental British values of fairness and respect; regrets that this measure would negatively …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Dual nationals without British passports

28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

24 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace; believes that …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Future of children’s palliative care

20 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, …
Thursday 11th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Public disorder in Southampton and Belfast

27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House expresses sympathy to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the attacks in both Southampton and Belfast; condemns the public disorder in Belfast and Southampton; affirms that while peaceful protest is a fundamental right, violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society; further …
Wednesday 10th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Risk of AI chatbots to children

39 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses concern on the rising prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots incorporated into social media for children; highlights that children have difficulty distinguishing between human and chatbot and so are uniquely vulnerable to addictive and harmful algorithms, which pose a mental health threat; acknowledges that psychiatrists and …
Tuesday 9th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Touring artists mobility arrangements

53 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy …
Tuesday 9th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Palestinian children in Israeli military detention

34 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Palestinian children in military courts which lack fundamental …
Tuesday 9th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Mutual recognition of professional qualifications

35 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual …
Tuesday 9th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU

40 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, …
Monday 8th June
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence

40 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who are being issued with penalty notices or prosecuted in the magistrates' courts for their child's absence from school; recognises that for many such children, attendance difficulties arise from unmet special …
Thursday 2nd July
Ben Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th July 2026

Potential merits of a knighthood for Harry Kane

28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the efforts of Harry Kane in England’s game against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday evening; celebrates the work of the England team in their 2026 World Cup campaign so far; wishes them every success in their next game against …
Thursday 21st May
Ben Maguire signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026

Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup

27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in …



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1 Jul 2026, 2:27 p.m. - House of Commons
"minute rule motion on medical services rural areas, and I call Ben Maguire. "
Ms Nusrat Ghani MP (Sussex Weald, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
2 Jul 2026, 11:28 a.m. - House of Commons
" Ben Maguire thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I must declare. "
Ian Lavery MP (Blyth and Ashington, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jul 2026, 1:39 p.m. - House of Commons
" Liberal Democrat spokesperson Ben Maguire. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I sincerely thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Orkney and Shetland for bringing this urgent "
Ben Maguire MP (North Cornwall, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jul 2026, 2:37 p.m. - House of Commons
"Florence Eshalomi John Grady Wera Hobhouse Liz Jarvis. Vikki Slade. Manuela Perteghella Ben Maguire. "
Mike Martin MP (Tunbridge Wells, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jul 2026, 2:37 p.m. - House of Commons
"Manuela Perteghella Ben Maguire. And myself, Madam Deputy Speaker "
Mike Martin MP (Tunbridge Wells, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess)
2 speeches (880 words)
1st reading
Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: Chris Coghlan (LD - Dorking and Horley) Florence Eshalomi, John Grady, Wera Hobhouse, Liz Jarvis, Vikki Slade, Manuela Perteghella, and Ben Maguire - Link to Speech

Medical Services (Rural Areas)
2 speeches (2,517 words)
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: Ben Maguire (LD - North Cornwall) I commend this Bill to the House.Question put and agreed to.Ordered,That Ben Maguire, Andrew George, - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Friday 17th July 2026
Report - 1st Report – Pre-appointment hearing: His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Authorities

Home Affairs Committee

Found: Chair) Lewis Atkinson (Labour; Sunderland Central) Mr Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat; Wimbledon) Ben Maguire



Deposited Papers
Thursday 25th June 2026
Ministry of Justice
Source Page: Letter dated 22/06/2026 from Catherine Atkinson MP to Clive Jones MP and others regarding issues raised in a Westminster Hall debate on domestic abuse and safeguarding in the Family Justice System: improvements to training, guidance for judges and family court practitioners on the needs of neurodivergent and SEND individuals in family courts, Local government changes impacting funding for domestic abuse support organisations, how the voices of children can be heard in the family court system, support for the role of Independent Domestic Violence Advisers, and how to support a cultural shift towards tackling domestic abuse in the family courts. 4p.
Document: Domestic_Absue_and_Safeguarding_in_the_Family_Justice_System.pdf (PDF)

Found: , Dr Lauren Sullivan MP, Will Forster MP, Alison Hume MP, Andy Slaughter MP, Gordon McKee MP, Ben Maguire




Ben Maguire - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Wednesday 1st July 2026 9 a.m.
Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods
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Tuesday 7th July 2026 2 p.m.
Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Public disorder and irregular migration in Northern Ireland
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Tuesday 14th July 2026 2 p.m.
Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing: His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Authorities
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Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Written Evidence - Social Market Foundation
SOC0054 - The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods

The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods - Home Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Minister for Border Security and Asylum relating to the Family returns consultation 27.06.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Border Security and Asylum relating to the Family returns consultation 17.06.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Friday 26th June 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Minister for Border Security and Asylum relating to asylum accommodation 26.06.2026.pdf

Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th June 2026
Written Evidence - ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores)
SOC0052 - The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods

The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods - Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th June 2026
Written Evidence - National Crime Agency
SOC0053 - The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods

The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods - Home Affairs Committee
Friday 17th July 2026
Report - 1st Report – Pre-appointment hearing: His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Authorities

Home Affairs Committee
Thursday 16th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Border Security and Asylum relating to the appointment of a new Border Security Commander 16.07.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Thursday 16th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Home Secretary relating to the appointment of a new Border Security Commander 16.06.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Correspondence - 260616 Letter to the Minister for Border Security and Asylum relating to the Asylum Accommodation - follow up inquiry

Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Security Minister relating to Name Change Orders for proscribed organisations 03.07.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Written Evidence - City of London Corporation
SOC0055 - The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods

The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods - Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Migration & Citizenship relating to visa routes for Ukrainian nationals 02.07.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Home Office, Police Service of Northern Ireland, National Crime Agency, and Home Office

Home Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Oral Evidence - David Sidwick, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, Leeds Trinity University, and National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)

The impact of serious and organised crime on local neighbourhoods - Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Border Security & Asylum relating to the introduction of the Immigration and Asylum Bill 30.06.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Thursday 16th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Security Minister relating to designation of state threats 13.07.2026

Home Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - 260703 Minister for Border Security and Asylum relating to Asylum Accommodation - follow up after the evidence session on 9 June

Home Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - 260707 Minister for Border Security and Asylum in response to the Chair’s letter on 26 June on Asylum Accommodation - follow up inquiry

Home Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - 260630 Clearsprings Ready Homes relating to Asylum Accommodation - follow up after the evidence session on 9 June

Home Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Sir Andy Marsh QPM

Home Affairs Committee