Information between 9th December 2025 - 8th January 2026
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9 Dec 2025 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 332 |
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9 Dec 2025 - UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 100 Noes - 100 |
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9 Dec 2025 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 173 |
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16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 341 Noes - 195 |
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17 Dec 2025 - 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 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 165 |
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7 Jan 2026 - Jury Trials - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 290 |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (69 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Middle East and North Africa
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (120 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Sudan: Humanitarian Situation
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (56 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Kashmir: Self-determination
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (481 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: International Human Rights Day 2025
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (41 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Railways Bill
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (82 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Water: Pollution
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Thursday 11th December 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her department monitors the impact of highway runoff on rivers and lakes. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Environment Agency (EA) has a monitoring regime that sets out to identify pressures on rivers and lakes as well as estuaries and coasts and groundwaters. This involves monitoring (of water quality, chemicals and ecology) to determine reasons for not achieving good ecological or chemical status. This includes understanding the risk posed by the category ‘Urban and transport’, which road runoff is a key component of.
Monitoring undertaken is not designed to specifically monitor the impact of highway runoff on rivers and lakes. The EA is working with National Highways under the Department for Transport, to evolve its monitoring strategy that is to be focused on highways outfalls, where highway runoff enters watercourses. |
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Roads: Pollution Control
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 16th December 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her department monitors the discharge of highway runoff entering rivers along the network. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) National Highways carries out targeted monitoring at key locations on the strategic road network and is working with the Environment Agency to develop a further monitoring strategy. National Highways also has its 2030 Water Quality Plan setting out what it is doing to tackle potential pollution to the water environment from its highest risk outfalls and soakaways. Water runoff from local roads is a matter for local highway authorities. |
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NHS: Accountability and Complaints
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 5th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to improve accountability and resolution complaints processes within NHS organisations. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) National Health Service organisations must handle complaints in accordance with the standards and processes set out in the Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009.
To support good complaint handling, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s NHS Complaint Standards set out how organisations providing services in the NHS should approach complaint handling. The standards place a strong focus on several key aspects of complaint handling, including early resolution and giving fair and accountable responses. They set out practical advice and good practice to help NHS organisations improve.
Through implementation of Fit for the Future: The 10-Year Health Plan for England, we will improve transparency, deliver high-quality care for all, and strengthen patient and staff voice. This includes reform of the NHS complaints process, setting clear standards for both the timeliness and the quality of responses to complaints, as well as ensuring the NHS listens carefully and compassionately, taking forward learnings to ensure high quality care. We will also increase the use of artificial intelligence tools to ensure complaints data is collected, and responded to, far more quickly. |
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NHS: Disability
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 5th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is being done to support disabled people working in the NHS. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Local employers across the National Health Service have arrangements in place for supporting disabled staff including occupational health provision, employee support programmes, and a focus on healthy working environments. Employers have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to consider and make reasonable adjustments for employees who have a disability, taking advice from their local occupational health and human resources department. This includes removing or reducing any substantial disadvantages that employees with a disability may face compared to someone who does not have a disability. The NHS Workforce Disability Equality Standard sets out metrics to enable organisations to understand the experiences of disabled staff and to develop and publish an action plan. Year on year comparison enables trusts to demonstrate progress against the indicators of disability equality.
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Tuesday 6th January 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement. |
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15th December 2025
Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) 8. Miscellaneous Unitary Councillor on Wiltshre Council (unpaid since 1 May 2025 and previously registered under Category 1). Source |
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Monday 19th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 24 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th January 2026 Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater 10 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House commends the outstanding work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) who are dedicated to reducing car dependency and improving access to the Ullswater Valley through affordable, environmentally friendly transport; recognises that SITU’s Ullswater Bus service carried over 5,500 passengers in 2025, up from 3,669 in … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th January 2026 Richard Clothier MBE for services to sustainable agriculture and food production 10 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Richard Clothier, a third-generation cheesemaker and the managing director of Wyke Farms in Wykechampflower, on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to sustainable agriculture and food production; recognises that for over 160 years, Wyke Farms has been producing … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House acknowledges the excellent work of the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Service based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen; commends the delivery of more than 35,000 veteran patient appointments since the service opened a decade ago; notes its status as the largest provider of specialist … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue … |
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Wednesday 14th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020 16 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as … |
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Wednesday 14th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 52 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring the cessation of activities and the withdrawal of staff within … |
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Wednesday 14th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 41 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the … |
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Tuesday 6th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Parliamentary screening of The Removed and historic forced adoptions 39 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge) That this House welcomes the screening of The Removed, a film that sheds light on the pain and suffering caused by historic forced adoptions in the UK, illustrating the harrowing experiences of unmarried mothers who had their babies taken from them during the 1950s to the late 1980s; notes the … |
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Monday 5th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Winifred Maduko Ambassador of the Year Award 8 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Winifred Maduko, PhD student at University of St Andrews and Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, on receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award at The ONE Campaign’s End of Year wrap up; recognises the incredible work Winifred does as an ambassador and her outstanding contribution … |
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Monday 5th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the vital work which The Gatehouse charity in Oxford does to help those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness; celebrates the amazing contribution which The Gatehouse and its volunteers have made to the thousands of people who have used their services over the past 37 years; … |
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Wednesday 17th December Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s legal obligations apply not only … |
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Thursday 11th December Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th December 2025 Elaine Davis and charities in Devon 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House recognises the important work of Elaine Davis in Devon in her role as Community Champion in ASDA Newton Abbot; further recognises the work she has done to promote community social responsibility with Local Schools to Women's Institutes; and also recognises the work she has done to support … |
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Thursday 11th December Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th December 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates the Cary Repair Café on having won the BBC’s Make a Difference Green Award for Somerset in recognition of the work of their committed team of over twenty volunteers to promote reuse and sustainability across the county; notes that Cary Repair Café in October surpassed a … |
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Tuesday 9th December Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 12th December 2025 Life and legacy of Saskia Jones 18 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House remembers with deep respect and admiration Saskia Jones, whose life was tragically cut short in the Fishmongers’ Hall attack in November 2019; recognises her outstanding commitment to social justice, inclusion, learning and public service through her research with Rape Crisis, Cambridge while studying at Anglia Ruskin University … |
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15 Dec 2025, 6:07 p.m. - House of Commons " Brian Mathew. " Brian Mathew MP (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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5 Jan 2026, 9:17 p.m. - House of Commons " Brian Mathew. >> Madam Deputy Speaker, I welcome the Minister's statement and the good news about the establishment of the Palestinian Embassy today in " Brian Mathew MP (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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5 Jan 2026, 5:05 p.m. - House of Commons " Brian Mathew. >> Brian Mathew. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. On behalf of the family farmers of Melksham and Devizes, can I point " Brian Mathew MP (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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International Human Rights Day 2025
31 speeches (8,543 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Chris Elmore (Lab - Bridgend) Member for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew), who has since left, but I want to be as explicitly clear - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 16th December 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Women, peace and security At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Chris Elmore MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP - Minister for Armed Forces at Ministry of Defence Stuart Mills - Deputy Director Global Issues at Ministry of Defence Emily Maltman - Head of Gender and Children in Conflict Department at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 13th January 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Hamsatu Allamin - Founder at Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development Saratu Joshua Pindar - Country Programme Co-ordinator at CIVIC Aisha Abdurrahman - Chief Executive at Bridge for Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Bryan Weiner - Senior Regional Programme Manager, West Africa at Search for Common Ground Tog Gang - Senior Advisor for Peace and Conflict at Mercy Corps View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 20th January 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Melinda Bohannon - Director General, Humanitarian and Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 27th January 2026 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Sapphire Alexander - Founder at Caribbean Feminist (Trinidad and Tobago) Chido Govera - Founder at Future of Hope Foundation (Zimbabwe) Finian Ali - Youth Coordinator at Scaling Up Nutrition Network (Nigeria) At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Bel Trew - Chief International Correspondent at The Independent Luke Tryl - Executive Director, UK at More in Common Jennifer Hudson - Director at Development Engagement Lab View calendar - Add to calendar |