Brian Mathew Alert Sample


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Information between 16th March 2026 - 5th April 2026

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Division Votes
18 Mar 2026 - Higher Education Fees - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 98
18 Mar 2026 - Employment Rights: Investigatory Powers - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 368 Noes - 107
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 164
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 167
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 164
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 167
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 162
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 149
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 162
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 163
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 163


Speeches
Brian Mathew speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Mathew contributed 2 speeches (116 words)
Thursday 26th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Transport
Brian Mathew speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Mathew contributed 2 speeches (82 words)
Thursday 19th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Brian Mathew speeches from: International Development
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (150 words)
Thursday 19th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Brian Mathew speeches from: Rural Roads
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (107 words)
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Westminster Hall
HM Treasury


Written Answers
Livestock Industry: Seasonal Workers
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Tuesday 17th March 2026

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of the Seasonal Shearing Concession on a) ensuring adequate numbers of shearers during the summer season and b) sheep welfare, especially reduction of heat stress and flystrike.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

All Immigration Rules concessionary arrangements are temporary and subject to regular Ministerial review. The sheep shearing concession has been operating for 14 years and the sheep farming sector has made significant efforts to provide skills training within the domestic workforce.

To give sheep farmers two years to transition to new arrangements, and move away from using overseas shearers, the concession has been renewed for one more year. The concession will not be renewed in 2027 and will close for a final time on 30 June 2026.



Early Day Motions Signed
Tuesday 14th April
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026

GP access

22 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 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 26th March
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026

Pip Atkinson's contributions to women's rugby

8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates Pip Atkinson’s outstanding contribution to Women’s Rugby in England; notes that having grown up in Butleigh and attended Millfield School, Pip was initially a keen pentathlete; understands that while studying at Loughborough University, Pip switched from the modern pentathlon to rugby union before going on to …
Thursday 26th March
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026

Retirement of Martock's Postmaster Jim Gordon

8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Jim Gordon on his retirement, who since 2013, has served as Martock’s Postmaster; recognises his contribution to the residents of Martock and its surrounding villages, including through providing internet access within his branch to vulnerable and digitally excluded customers, for which he was awarded the ‘Community …
Thursday 5th March
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026

King's Guard's ceremonial bearskin caps

76 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House commends this Government's commitment to advancing animal welfare, as demonstrated by key reforms including a banning of trial hunting, a banning of boiling live crustaceans, recognising their capacity for pain and ending the cruel practice of puppy farming; acknowledges the dedicated efforts of People for the Ethical …
Monday 23rd February
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2026

Government response to Israel’s West Bank annexation plan

75 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member States, …
Tuesday 3rd February
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2026

New US sanctions on Cuba

115 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 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 …
Wednesday 11th March
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026

Heating oil prices

61 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels …
Wednesday 11th March
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026

Outdoor learning

37 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health and community organisations; and calls for Parliament's sustained attention …



Brian Mathew mentioned

Live Transcript

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19 Mar 2026, 9:36 a.m. - House of Commons
" Brian Mathew number two. Mr Speaker Secretary of State. "
Emma Hardy MP, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
19 Mar 2026, 12:44 p.m. - House of Commons
" Brian Mathew thank you. >> Brian Mathew thank you. >> Madam Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, with colleagues from the International Development Committee, "
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26 Mar 2026, 9:42 a.m. - House of Commons
" Brian Mathew thank. constituents. >> In Melksham and Devizes awaiting months for driving tests, resorting "
Brian Mathew MP (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript


Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Future of UK aid and development assistance - International Development Committee

Found: the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Brian Mathew

Monday 23rd March 2026
Report - Large Print - 10th Report - Peace under pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and Security

International Development Committee

Found: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat; Esher and Walton) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Brian Mathew

Monday 23rd March 2026
Report - 10th Report - Peace under pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and Security

International Development Committee

Found: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat; Esher and Walton) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Brian Mathew

Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - The HALO Trust, and MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

International Development Committee

Found: the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Brian Mathew

Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management

International Development Committee

Found: the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Brian Mathew

Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

International Development Committee

Found: the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Brian Mathew




Brian Mathew - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 24th March 2026 2 p.m.
International Development Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP - Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Nick Dyer - Second Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Melinda Bohannon - Director General, Global Issues at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Tuesday 21st April 2026 1:30 p.m.
International Development Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
Vianney Dong - Country Director at Women for Women International
Shuna Keen - Director of Advocacy and Programmes at Action Against Hunger UK
Katy Nembe Katonda - Deputy Country Representative DRC at CAFOD
At 2:45pm: Oral evidence
Fred Baumer - Executive Director at Ebuteli
Hélène Helbig de Balzac - Co-founder and senior analyst at HIVE
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Written Evidence - Foreign Policy Centre
WPS0046 - Women, peace and security

Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the strategic importance of the Congo Basin and Tropical Forest Forever Facility - 4 March 2026

International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence to the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the strategic importance of the Congo Basin and Tropical Forest Forever Facility - 25 February 2026

International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - The HALO Trust, and MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management

International Development Committee
Monday 23rd March 2026
Report - Large Print - 10th Report - Peace under pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and Security

International Development Committee
Monday 23rd March 2026
Report - 10th Report - Peace under pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and Security

International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence to the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact and ODA allocations - 5 March 2026

International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact and ODA allocations - 23 March 2026

International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the Publication of FCDO’s Multi Year ODA Allocations (2026/27–2028/29) - 19 March 2026

International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Written Evidence - Uttaran
ICF0039 - The UK’s International Climate Finance

The UK’s International Climate Finance - International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Future of UK aid and development assistance - International Development Committee