Information between 28th April 2026 - 28th May 2026
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28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 297 Labour Aye votes vs 6 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 28 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 304 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 322 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 333 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 304 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 317 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 300 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 302 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 316 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 301 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408 |
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19 May 2026 - Energy Security - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 309 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 323 |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (72 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Energy Security
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (358 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (781 words) Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Russia: Tankers
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the seizure of the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera and the removal of its captain and first officer from UK jurisdiction by United States Coast Guards, what engagement the Government received from the United States prior to that operation; on what basis the removal of those individuals from UK territorial waters was permitted; and what assessment he has made of the suitability of United States Coast Guards to (a) remove and (b) transfer individuals from UK territory. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces) Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. This includes engagement with US partners on the nature and purpose of their activity. All UK support to allies for operational purposes considers the legal basis and policy rationale for any proposed activity. For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations' military operations.
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Wednesday 13th May Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival's fifth anniversary 5 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House raises a glass to Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival on its fifth anniversary; recognises the festival’s success in celebrating local whisky but also heritage and community in the Wee County; notes that the festival welcomes visitors from across Scotland, the wider UK and beyond; congratulates the founders Graham and … |
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Wednesday 13th May 10th anniversary of The Royal Oak 6 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2026)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House congratulates The Royal Oak on its tenth anniversary; recognises the dedication and hard work of Craig, Greg and all the Oak staff in building not just an amazing pub and hotel but also a much loved community hub for Alloa; acknowledges the role The Royal Oak has … |
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Wednesday 20th May 4 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House congratulates Stenhousemuir F.C. on securing promotion to the Scottish Championship for the first time in the club’s history; recognises the achievements of the now ex-manager Gary Naysmith, his coaching staff, players, volunteers and supporters; wishes Gary all the best with his new challenge at Ayr United F.C.; … |
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Tuesday 9th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the establishment of the Orgreave Inquiry into the events surrounding the policing of the miners’ strike at Orgreave on 18 June 1984; recognises the profound significance of this decision for former miners, their families and coalfield communities across the UK; notes that, more than four decades … |
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Tuesday 9th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House warmly congratulates Tracy Thirlwall on her well earned retirement as Office Manager of the hon. Member for Leeds East's Constituency office after 11 successful years in that role; notes that her retirement comes after more than 4 decades of committed service for Leeds residents, firstly working in … |
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Monday 8th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 Communications blackout and human rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses grave concern at reports of communications blackout, lockdown measures, mass arrests, and raids in Azad Jammu and Kashmir; condemns any excessive or unlawful use of force against peaceful protesters, and civil society representatives; notes with alarm the distress caused to British Kashmiris and others in the … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Ban on industrial action by prison officers 26 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes it has been over 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Government response to Israel’s actions in the West Bank and Gaza 53 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes the worrying state of prison education, with 82 percent of prison and young offender institutions judged by Ofsted as requiring improvement or inadequate for overall effectiveness of education, skills and work provision; further notes that contracts for the new Prison Education Service (PES) have recently been … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026 Trade union support for Durham Pride 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates Durham Pride as an important annual celebration of LGBT+ people, equality and solidarity in County Durham; notes with concern the withdrawal of local authority funding from Durham Pride 2026; welcomes the growing support shown by the trade union movement in helping to ensure that Durham Pride … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches that are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through use of subsidiary companies, fire and rehire threats and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse contracts, … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Liushenyu mining disaster and workers’ safety 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the deaths of at least 82 workers in the Liushenyu coal mine explosion in Shanxi province on 23 May 2026; notes with alarm evidence of concealed tunnels, falsified drawings, unregistered labour, and the deliberate removal of life saving safety systems, all pointing … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 129 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. |
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Wednesday 20th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders 19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes … |
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Wednesday 20th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut 10% of its cost base, resulting in 1,800 and 2,000 job losses, about one in 10, across various departments; notes reports that cuts could reach 15% across BBC News, which remains the most trusted source of news in the … |
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Wednesday 20th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the reports in the Financial Times and Democracy for Sale investigative newsletter, confirming that the Prime Minister's senior team when he was Leader of the Opposition, comprising Morgan McSweeney and Paul Ovenden, were updated by former Minister, Josh Simons, on the investigation by ACPO commissioned by … |
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Wednesday 13th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 78 years of the Palestinian Nakba 46 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House marks 78 years since the start of the Nakba, when more than 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homes by Israeli forces; recognises that the Nakba is not merely a historical event, but an ongoing process of dispossession, displacement and oppression affecting Palestinians across historic Palestine … |
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Monday 18th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House honours the life of the late, great Scott Hastings; celebrates his distinguished contribution to rugby, including a legacy of 65 caps for his native Scotland and two British and Irish Lions tours; recognises that watching the Hastings brothers represent their country together was a rare and memorable … |
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Tuesday 19th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 3 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2026) Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Slimming World members in the Falkirk and Alloa area on raising £9,500 for Cancer Research UK by donating 375 bags of clothes, shoes and accessories; commends consultants and all participating members for their generosity; recognises the campaign’s role in supporting life-saving research and promoting healthy weight … |
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Tuesday 19th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House honours Scott Hastings, recognising his exceptional contribution to Scottish rugby, particularly his role in Scotland’s historic 1990 Grand Slam victory, both as a distinguished Scotland international and British and Irish Lion, and as a respected broadcaster and ambassador for the sport; acknowledges his courage and advocacy in … |
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Tuesday 19th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Leys Group’s support for Strathcarron Hospice 5 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates the Leys Group on raising over £26,000 for charity during the Bancon Group’s 50th anniversary year; welcomes the donation of £6,703.70 to Strathcarron Hospice; recognises the efforts of staff involved in fundraising activities; and commends their contribution to supporting vital hospice care for patients and families. |
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Wednesday 13th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Payment of employment tribunal awards 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House notes with concern the continuing non-payment of a significant number of awards made by the Employment Tribunal, including reports by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism that Freedom of Information requests found that three quarters of more than 7,000 workers using the employment tribunal penalty enforcement scheme did … |
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Monday 18th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th May 2026 Martin O'Neill and Celtic Football Club, SPFL Champions 2025-26 5 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House congratulates Martin O’Neill, his coaching staff, particularly Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham, and all the players of Celtic Football Club on securing the SPFL title following a 3-1 victory over Heart of Midlothian in a thrilling final day title decider at Celtic Park; recognises that although this … |
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Monday 18th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 UK-France one-in, one-out migration pilot 21 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House calls on the Government to discontinue the UK-France one-in-one-out pilot; notes that the scheme has resulted in serious human rights violations, including impacts on children and survivors of torture and trafficking, as documented by organisations working with affected communities; further notes that United Nations experts have called … |
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Monday 18th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 79 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Monday 18th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 May 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Wednesday 13th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th May 2026 63 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2026) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House calls for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, better known as the Hillsborough Law, to be passed in full as one of the first Acts of the new Parliamentary session; notes with concern the lack of progress on the Bill since the postponed Report Stage and Third Reading … |
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Thursday 23rd April Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz 32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with deep concern reports that around 20,000 civilian seafarers are currently stranded on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional conflict; recognises that these workers, who play a vital role in maintaining global supply chains, including the movement of food and … |
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Tuesday 28th April Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026 International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House marks International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026; remembers all those who have been killed, injured or made ill as a result of their work; sends solidarity to bereaved families, injured workers and all those living with work-related illness; recognises the vital role of trade unions, health and safety … |
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28 Apr 2026, 3:08 p.m. - House of Commons "So let's have it and let's see if it was Brian Leishman. " Alicia Kearns MP (Rutland and Stamford, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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19 May 2026, 5:43 p.m. - House of Commons " Brian Leishman Madam Deputy Speaker. Coal miners were the original victims of an unjust transition, and 40 years on, the Grangemouth oil refinery, workers " Brian Leishman MP (Alloa and Grangemouth, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Wednesday 3rd June 2026 noon Cabinet Office Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras) Prime Minister's Question Time - Main Chamber Roz Savage: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Liz Saville Roberts: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Natasha Irons: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Brian Leishman: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Rosie Duffield: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Noah Law: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Andrew Rosindell: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Lee Barron: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Sarah Green: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Bob Blackman: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Danny Chambers: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Daniel Francis: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Tristan Osborne: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Victoria Collins: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. Warinder Juss: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 11:30 a.m. Ministry of Justice Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Justice (including Topical Questions) Ben Maguire: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Sarah Owen: How he plans to work with the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls to help tackle violence against women and girls through the criminal justice system. Alex McIntyre: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Al Pinkerton: What steps he is taking to reform the family courts. Brian Leishman: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Tony Vaughan: What steps he is taking to help reduce levels of reoffending. Dave Robertson: How he plans to work with the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls to help tackle violence against women and girls through the criminal justice system. Bob Blackman: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Allison Gardner: How he plans to work with the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls to help tackle violence against women and girls through the criminal justice system. Luke Taylor: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Richard Quigley: What steps his Department is taking to help prevent people convicted of domestic abuse from using family court proceedings to harass their victims. Tim Farron: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Gregory Stafford: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system. Michelle Scrogham: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Alicia Kearns: Whether his Department has a policy on the housing of convicted paedophiles in open prisons. John Lamont: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Laura Kyrke-Smith: What progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the Government's knife crime strategy. Neil Shastri-Hurst: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Patrick Hurley: What progress his Department has made on a new Victims’ Code. Liz Twist: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Tim Farron: What steps he is taking to help reduce levels of reoffending. Kevin McKenna: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support men and boys through the criminal justice system. John Whitby: What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the criminalisation of children while in care. Ian Byrne: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of applying the duty of candour to intelligence and security services. Alistair Strathern: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support men and boys through the criminal justice system. Joe Robertson: What estimate he has made of the number of prisoners released in error since July 2024. Amanda Martin: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support men and boys through the criminal justice system. Tessa Munt: What assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of expenses rates for people undertaking jury service. Adam Jogee: What steps his Department is taking to ensure that victims of crime have an adequate amount of time to challenge potentially unduly lenient sentences in Newcastle-under-Lyme. David Taylor: What steps his Department plans to take through the criminal justice system to help reduce levels of antisocial behaviour in Hemel Hempstead. Warinder Juss: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent trends in levels of provision of prison education on future levels of reoffending. Adam Dance: What steps he is taking through the criminal justice system to support victims of violence against women. James Wild: What estimate he has made of the number of prisoners released in error since July 2024. Nick Smith: How he plans to work with the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls to help tackle violence against women and girls through the criminal justice system. Sarah Pochin: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of restricting the right to trial by jury in some circumstances on levels of public confidence in the criminal justice system. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
305 speeches (50,803 words) Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Alex Burghart (Con - Brentwood and Ongar) Members for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman), for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) and for Clapham - Link to Speech |