Information between 23rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
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28 Oct 2025 - China Spying Case - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 3 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 327 |
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28 Oct 2025 - Stamp Duty Land Tax - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 9 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 329 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 10 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 323 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 5 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 311 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 10 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 328 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 4 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 314 |
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29 Oct 2025 - European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 10 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 154 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye and in line with the House One of 7 Independent Aye votes vs 2 Independent No votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 103 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 12 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 337 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 7 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 322 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 12 Independent No votes vs 1 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 332 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 7 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 323 |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Support for Disabled Veterans
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (84 words) Tuesday 28th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: World Stroke Day
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (298 words) Tuesday 28th October 2025 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: North Sea Oil and Gas Industry
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (75 words) Monday 27th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Business of the House
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (85 words) Thursday 23rd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (57 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Devolution in Scotland
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (493 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Tuesday 11th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th November 2025 56 signatures (Most recent: 13 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House recognises that, since the introduction of the two-child limit in 2017, this policy has had a detrimental impact on child poverty rates across the United Kingdom; believes that abolishing the limit represents the most cost-effective measure to reduce child poverty; notes that Trussell reports that doing so … |
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Wednesday 12th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th November 2025 Cumulative disruption proposals and the right to protest 40 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House expresses deep alarm at recent proposals to require senior police officers to take into account any so-called cumulative disruption caused by past or planned future protests when considering whether to impose conditions on protests; notes these powers represent a significant expansion of state authority to ration the … |
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Tuesday 11th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th November 2025 East Leeds History and Archaeology Society 10 signatures (Most recent: 12 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House warmly congratulates Bob Lawrence and Jacki Lawrence on their nearly 30 years of dedicated service to the East Leeds community through the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society; celebrates the positive role that, under their leadership, the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society has played in enriching … |
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Thursday 30th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Kashmir Black Day and self-determination 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 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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Tuesday 4th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th November 2025 68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the publication of the 68 Is Too Late report by the Prison Officers' Association (POA) union, based on its survey of members about the pension age of prison officers, which received the largest response to any member consultation the union has undertaken; notes that the 68 … |
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Tuesday 4th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Freezing of Local Housing Allowance 44 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House notes that when the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) was introduced in 2008, it was intended to cover private rents up to the 50th percentile—that is, the lowest 50 per cent of rents in a local area—as a safety net to prevent poverty and homelessness; further notes that, … |
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Wednesday 29th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd November 2025 Detention of British journalist Sami Hamdi in the United States 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is gravely concerned at the detention of British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco airport on 26 October 2025; fears that the apparent misuse of anti-terror legislation is a deliberate attempt by the US authorities to undermine freedom … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 3rd 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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Thursday 30th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Tower Hamlets counter-demonstration on 25 October 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House pays tribute to the people of Tower Hamlets for taking part in a vibrant and inspiring anti-racist and anti-fascist demonstration on 25 October 2025 alongside trade unions, trades councils, community organisations, faith institutions, political parties, student societies, and campaign groups in opposition to racism and the far … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Isle of Raasay World’s Best Scotch Whisky Award 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates the Isle of Raasay Distillery on being awarded the World’s Best Scotch Whisky at the 2025 Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards; notes that its Cask Strength Single Malt achieved a near-perfect score of 99 out of 100 and received the event’s top honour, a Platinum medal; … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Preventing sight loss in people with diabetes 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House congratulates Queen’s University Belfast on its breakthrough study, led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, which found that a novel drug, 2-HDP, can protect retinal nerve cells and blood vessels in diabetic eye disease; highlights that diabetic retinal … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Buying community energy locally 39 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central) That this House recognises the many social, economic and environmental benefits that community energy schemes create; notes that the number of such schemes would grow greatly if they were enabled to sell their clean power directly to households and businesses in their communities; welcomes the Minister for Energy Security and … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025 Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation 21 signatures (Most recent: 12 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Falkirk Council Mobile Emergency Care Service Team in the Great British Care Awards 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Falkirk Council’s Mobile Emergency Care Service on being named a Scottish finalist in the 2025 Great British Care Awards; commends the team’s tireless work supporting over 3,000 residents across Falkirk to live safely and independently at home; recognises their compassion, professionalism and 24/7 dedication to the … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Thames Water in North East Hertfordshire constituency 4 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire) That this House condemns the reckless mismanagement of Thames Water across North East Hertfordshire; recognises that residents in Buntingford have endured years of their homes being flooded with sewage; notes that households in Watton-at-Stone have suffered two decades of flooding, largely due to Thames Water’s persistent failure to repair defective … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Strike action at the British Library 20 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed at the British Library who have voted by a massive 98.23% to take strike action after receiving a second consecutive below-inflation pay offer; notes that during a cost of living crisis and with inflation … |
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23 Oct 2025, 12:06 p.m. - House of Commons "the attention of the appropriate response. >> Brian Leishman. >> Finally, what about the speaker from. >> His first. " Torcuil Crichton MP (Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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27 Oct 2025, 3:59 p.m. - House of Commons "future of the North Sea, something that we didn't have under 14 years of the previous government. >> Brian Leishman. >> Mr. speaker, it's. >> Now eight. >> Months since. " Michael Shanks MP, Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) (Rutherglen, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Devolution in Scotland
151 speeches (27,754 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office Mentions: 1: Nusrat Ghani (Con - Sussex Weald) I call Brian Leishman—and I hope your cough is better. - Link to Speech 2: Euan Stainbank (Lab - Falkirk) Friend the Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) put it very well: simply picking a different - Link to Speech 3: Kirsty McNeill (LAB - Midlothian) Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) pointed out so eloquently. - Link to Speech |
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Points of Order
7 speeches (827 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) Maskell, supported by Nadia Whittome, Ian Byrne, Kate Osborne, Richard Burgon, Apsana Begum, Brian Leishman - Link to Speech |