Information between 16th September 2025 - 26th October 2025
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 8 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 7 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 8 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 8 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 8 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164 |
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16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 6 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 3 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Brendan O'Hara voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 316 |
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Brendan O'Hara speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brendan O'Hara contributed 1 speech (97 words) Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Brendan O'Hara speeches from: Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
Brendan O'Hara contributed 1 speech (104 words) Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Brendan O'Hara speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brendan O'Hara contributed 2 speeches (130 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Egypt: Baha'i Faith
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) Thursday 18th September 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 the Egyptian authorities on reports of discrimination against the Baha’i community; and what steps she is taking to help (a) ensure the protection of the Baha’i population and (b) promote religious freedom in the country. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), for all. The Egyptian Government has stated its commitment to protecting the rights and freedom of worship as well as the protections enshrined in the Egyptian constitution. We continue to regularly raise rights concerns with the Egyptian authorities. |
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Isaac Herzog
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) Friday 3rd October 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has granted a Special Mission Immunity certificate to President Isaac Herzog of Israel in advance of his official visit in September 2025; and whether additional assurances of immunity have been provided beyond Head of State Immunity. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK Government can confirm that President Isaac Herzog's visit to the UK was conducted under the protections afforded to Heads of State under international law. Special Mission Status was not requested for this visit. |
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China: Religious Freedom
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) Tuesday 14th October 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on (a) Christian churches in that country and (b) the arrest of (i) priests and (ii) laypersons from that community; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure the promotion of religious freedom in that country. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Government champions freedom of religion or belief for all abroad, and we continue to engage with Chinese counterparts on the restriction of those freedoms, including the arbitrary arrest of Christians for practicing their faith. |
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Zhang Zhan
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on the re-sentencing of Zhang Zhan; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure her release. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Government regularly raises its concerns about media freedom with the Chinese authorities, including the case of Zhang Zhan, and the Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues have all raised human rights with their Chinese counterparts. British diplomats attempted to attend Zhang Zhan's trial on 19 September but were declined entry to court. On 13 October, the Media Freedom Coalition issued a joint statement expressing our strong concern about the detention of Zhang Zhan and calling for her release. |
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China: Religious Freedom
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) Thursday 23rd October 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in China on the recent detention of members of Zion Church; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure their release. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK Government is aware of reports concerning the detention of Zion Church members in China. We continue to follow developments closely and regularly raise human rights concerns with the Chinese authorities. The UK remains committed to promoting human rights and the rule of law globally. |
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Tuesday 21st October 5 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House joins with the Argyll-based charity Mary’s Meals in celebrating their remarkable achievement of providing more than three million of the world’s poorest children, across 16 countries, with a nutritious daily meal at school; recognises the transformative impact of these meals have in reducing hunger, increasing school enrolment, … |
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Thursday 30th October Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Kashmir Black Day and self-determination 34 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House commemorates Kashmir Black Day on 27 October, observed annually by Kashmiris across the world as a day of solidarity and reflection on the loss of autonomy following the events of 1947; recognises that for millions of Kashmiris, this day symbolises the beginning of a continuing struggle for … |
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Monday 27th October Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Media Plurality and Press Freedom in Parliament 23 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House urges the relevant parliamentary authorities to provide independent media outlet Declassified UK with a parliamentary press pass to ensure media plurality and press freedom. |
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Wednesday 29th October Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its deep concern at the use of counter-terror laws in respect of those engaged in protest and direct action; and urges the Government to review its proscription of Palestine Action. |
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Monday 20th October Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th October 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South) That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew. |
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Thursday 11th September Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises the need for an independent, judge-led public inquiry into the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre on 2 June 1994 and the circumstances which led to the deaths of all 29 passengers and crew; believes that the State has a duty to ensure a … |
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Thursday 11th September Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025 Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s 60th anniversary 7 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House congratulates the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) on its 60th anniversary; understands that the organisation was established in Rutherglen by Monsignor John Rooney and John McKee, a volunteer, to help people in the world’s poorest places; notes that SCIAF is the official relief development agency of … |
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Monday 1st September Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 Armed Forces Training Contract and Elbit Systems 34 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the Ministry of Defence is considering awarding a £2 billion, 15-year Army Collective Training Service contract to Elbit Systems UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Limited, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer; notes that Elbit supplies 85 per cent of the … |
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Monday 1st September Brendan O'Hara signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House expresses its solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest humanitarian flotilla ever organised to provide aid to Gaza, where a fleet of ships have departed simultaneously from ports across Europe and North Africa; notes that this peaceful international effort will bring together elected representatives, humanitarian activists, … |
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16 Sep 2025, 4:05 p.m. - House of Commons "Stephen Flynn, Pete Wishart, Brendan O'Hara, John O'Neill and myself, Madam Deputy Speaker. " Division - View Video - View Transcript |