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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 03 Jun 2026
Improving the UK Visa System

"I agree that we have a thriving university sector, and we must maintain it. However, the reality is that many students arriving in the UK are doing so to attend poorly performing universities, and not just the best ones. That is doing long-term harm to our country and our economy. …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 03 Jun 2026
Improving the UK Visa System

"I thank everyone who has contributed to this wide-ranging and interesting debate. I am afraid that I do not have time to reflect on each contribution, but I thoroughly appreciate Members coming and providing their thoughts on this important subject.

I thank the Minister for answering my many written parliamentary …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 371
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 301
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 302
Division Vote (Commons)
20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 86 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171
Division Vote (Commons)
20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 316
Division Vote (Commons)
20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408
Division Vote (Commons)
20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context
Blake Stephenson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 317
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address

"Given the scale and significance of the Mandelson files due to be released, why does the Minister not accept that the review of those files over the Whitsun recess would be a good use of everyone’s time, with questions to Ministers being put after 1 June when we return? Is …..."
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