Information between 17th April 2026 - 27th May 2026
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 156 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 158 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 61 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 159 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 287 Noes - 150 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 284 Noes - 149 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 291 Noes - 144 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 288 Noes - 147 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 298 Noes - 152 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 297 Noes - 147 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 287 Noes - 149 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 293 Noes - 155 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 78 Noes - 408 |
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Cameron Thomas speeches from: Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
Cameron Thomas contributed 1 speech (476 words) Monday 18th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Manufacturing Industries: Government Assistance
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support British legacy industries. Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Industrial Strategy is backing eight growth-driving sectors, and the foundational industries that underpin them, to drive growth and create high quality jobs. This includes action to reduce electricity bills through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme that will benefit 10,000 manufacturing businesses. We are investing in skills including through a £182m engineering skills package, have recently launched the first Apprenticeship Units funded through the Growth and Skills Levy, and announced 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges in advanced manufacturing, clean energy and defence, as well as digital and technologies. And we are taking action in our critical foundational industries: the government is providing up to £2.5 billion to the steel sector and the steel strategy aims to return domestic production to around 40-50% of domestic steel demand (up from 30% in 2024). |
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Stalking
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of stalking in the UK. Answered by Jess Phillips Stalking is an insidious crime that can leave victims living in fear just going about their daily lives. The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2025 estimated that 3.5% of people aged 16 to 59 years had experienced stalking in the last year. The trend has been relatively flat over the last 10 years. This Government is fully committed to tackling stalking and doing all that it can to protect victims. The Home Office part-funds the National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. This helpline ensures that victims have 24/7 access to support, advice and practical information. In FY2025-2026, the Home Office has provided £193,430. More broadly, the VAWG Strategy published on 18 December set out clear action to tackle stalking, including the appointment of Richard Wright KC to lead the Stalking Legislation Review, ensuring the criminal law on stalking is fit for purpose. A commitment was also made to strengthen the use of Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs). This includes setting up SPO intensification sites in select forces which aim to drive up use of SPOs and provide opportunities to test innovative approaches to enforce conditions and monitor breaches, which could be adopted nationwide. In addition, we are improving police understanding, identification and response to stalking, by ensuring all police forces implement changes following the stalking super-complaint. To provide a framework to support police and other agencies to coordinate their response to stalking cases, we are also introducing a power for the Secretary of State to issue multi-agency statutory guidance on stalking through the Crime and Policing Bill. |
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Stalking
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle stalking. Answered by Jess Phillips Stalking is an insidious crime that can leave victims living in fear just going about their daily lives. The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2025 estimated that 3.5% of people aged 16 to 59 years had experienced stalking in the last year. The trend has been relatively flat over the last 10 years. This Government is fully committed to tackling stalking and doing all that it can to protect victims. The Home Office part-funds the National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. This helpline ensures that victims have 24/7 access to support, advice and practical information. In FY2025-2026, the Home Office has provided £193,430. More broadly, the VAWG Strategy published on 18 December set out clear action to tackle stalking, including the appointment of Richard Wright KC to lead the Stalking Legislation Review, ensuring the criminal law on stalking is fit for purpose. A commitment was also made to strengthen the use of Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs). This includes setting up SPO intensification sites in select forces which aim to drive up use of SPOs and provide opportunities to test innovative approaches to enforce conditions and monitor breaches, which could be adopted nationwide. In addition, we are improving police understanding, identification and response to stalking, by ensuring all police forces implement changes following the stalking super-complaint. To provide a framework to support police and other agencies to coordinate their response to stalking cases, we are also introducing a power for the Secretary of State to issue multi-agency statutory guidance on stalking through the Crime and Policing Bill. |
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Stalking: Victims
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support victims of stalking. Answered by Jess Phillips Stalking is an insidious crime that can leave victims living in fear just going about their daily lives. The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2025 estimated that 3.5% of people aged 16 to 59 years had experienced stalking in the last year. The trend has been relatively flat over the last 10 years. This Government is fully committed to tackling stalking and doing all that it can to protect victims. The Home Office part-funds the National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. This helpline ensures that victims have 24/7 access to support, advice and practical information. In FY2025-2026, the Home Office has provided £193,430. More broadly, the VAWG Strategy published on 18 December set out clear action to tackle stalking, including the appointment of Richard Wright KC to lead the Stalking Legislation Review, ensuring the criminal law on stalking is fit for purpose. A commitment was also made to strengthen the use of Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs). This includes setting up SPO intensification sites in select forces which aim to drive up use of SPOs and provide opportunities to test innovative approaches to enforce conditions and monitor breaches, which could be adopted nationwide. In addition, we are improving police understanding, identification and response to stalking, by ensuring all police forces implement changes following the stalking super-complaint. To provide a framework to support police and other agencies to coordinate their response to stalking cases, we are also introducing a power for the Secretary of State to issue multi-agency statutory guidance on stalking through the Crime and Policing Bill. |
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Police: Stalking
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate her Department has made of the incidence of stalking cases being mishandled due to incidents occurring across the borders of two or more police forces. Answered by Jess Phillips Stalking is an insidious crime that can leave victims living in fear just going about their daily lives. The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2025 estimated that 3.5% of people aged 16 to 59 years had experienced stalking in the last year. The trend has been relatively flat over the last 10 years. This Government is fully committed to tackling stalking and doing all that it can to protect victims. The Home Office part-funds the National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. This helpline ensures that victims have 24/7 access to support, advice and practical information. In FY2025-2026, the Home Office has provided £193,430. More broadly, the VAWG Strategy published on 18 December set out clear action to tackle stalking, including the appointment of Richard Wright KC to lead the Stalking Legislation Review, ensuring the criminal law on stalking is fit for purpose. A commitment was also made to strengthen the use of Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs). This includes setting up SPO intensification sites in select forces which aim to drive up use of SPOs and provide opportunities to test innovative approaches to enforce conditions and monitor breaches, which could be adopted nationwide. In addition, we are improving police understanding, identification and response to stalking, by ensuring all police forces implement changes following the stalking super-complaint. To provide a framework to support police and other agencies to coordinate their response to stalking cases, we are also introducing a power for the Secretary of State to issue multi-agency statutory guidance on stalking through the Crime and Policing Bill. |
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Police: Stalking
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve co-ordination between police forces in cases of stalking. Answered by Jess Phillips Stalking is an insidious crime that can leave victims living in fear just going about their daily lives. The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2025 estimated that 3.5% of people aged 16 to 59 years had experienced stalking in the last year. The trend has been relatively flat over the last 10 years. This Government is fully committed to tackling stalking and doing all that it can to protect victims. The Home Office part-funds the National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. This helpline ensures that victims have 24/7 access to support, advice and practical information. In FY2025-2026, the Home Office has provided £193,430. More broadly, the VAWG Strategy published on 18 December set out clear action to tackle stalking, including the appointment of Richard Wright KC to lead the Stalking Legislation Review, ensuring the criminal law on stalking is fit for purpose. A commitment was also made to strengthen the use of Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs). This includes setting up SPO intensification sites in select forces which aim to drive up use of SPOs and provide opportunities to test innovative approaches to enforce conditions and monitor breaches, which could be adopted nationwide. In addition, we are improving police understanding, identification and response to stalking, by ensuring all police forces implement changes following the stalking super-complaint. To provide a framework to support police and other agencies to coordinate their response to stalking cases, we are also introducing a power for the Secretary of State to issue multi-agency statutory guidance on stalking through the Crime and Policing Bill. |
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Music: Children
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure access to musical instruments and instruction for children from vulnerable and marginalised children. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) The government has committed £76 million per year for the Music Hubs programme, including the 2025/26 academic year. The 43 Music Hubs partnerships across England offer a range of services, including musical instrument tuition, instrument loaning, and whole-class ensemble teaching. To widen access to musical instruments, the government is invested £25 million in capital funding for musical instruments, equipment, and technology across the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. The grant can be used predominantly to purchase instruments and equipment, including where they have been adapted or developed to meet the needs of those with special educational needs or disabilities. In addition, all hubs are required to have a named inclusion lead and a published inclusion strategy. Most music hubs provide remissions or targeted provision aimed at supporting pupils who are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Special Educational Needs
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure SEN children have access to suitable educational provision. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) We are investing £4 billion in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform programmes over the next three years to strengthen inclusive provision. This includes £1.6 billion to help expand readily available support in schools, early years settings, and colleges so that needs are met earlier and more effectively. This is in addition to £1.8 billion to increase access to specialist expertise, and over £200 million to train the education workforce. We will develop National Inclusion Standards that set out evidence-informed tools, strategies and approaches for educators to draw on to identify and support children and young people with additional needs. We are also investing at least £3.7 billion in high needs capital between 2025/26 and 2029/30 to support local authorities to provide suitable places for children and young people with SEND, or those requiring alternative provision. Gloucestershire County Council was allocated just under £6.9 million and just over £9.4 million in 2025/26 and 2026/27, respectively. This funding can be used to improve SEND provision across the county, including in Tewkesbury, by expanding inclusion bases, improving accessibility in mainstream settings, or creating additional special school places for pupils with the most complex needs. |
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Dental Health
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve oral health for those without access to preventative dental care. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is working to improve oral health and reduce inequalities for those without access to preventative dental care by addressing the main risk factors of dental disease. These include sugar reduction, restrictions on less healthy food and drink, and the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also help deliver our ambition for a smoke-free United Kingdom alongside record funding for local stop smoking services. Since 2025, we have invested £21.5 million to deliver the national supervised toothbrushing programme for three to five year olds. We are expanding water fluoridation in the north east of England, so that it reaches 1.6 million more people, and are refurbishing older fluoridation schemes, benefitting a further six million people by 2030, to reduce the inequalities faced by vulnerable children and adults. We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist. The Government is committed to achieving fundamental contract reform by the end of this Parliament. Reforms introduced from April 2026 include changes to embed the provision of urgent care into the dental contract, supported by increased payments for dentists delivering this care, making it easier for patients to get rapid support through the National Health Service. |
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Dental Health: Health Education
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has a strategy on delivering preventative oral health education to adults outside of dental practices. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Promoting oral health advice and education is a fundamental pillar of contemporary health care and relevant to a wide range of professionals and commissioned services. For example, in England local authorities are responsible for assessing oral health needs, developing oral health strategies, and commissioning oral health improvement programmes for the local area. The evidence base on preventative advice is published and available for use by dental and other professionals at the following link: |
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Dental Health
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who is responsible for providing preventative oral health advice to individuals unable to access an NHS dentist. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Promoting oral health advice and education is a fundamental pillar of contemporary health care and relevant to a wide range of professionals and commissioned services. For example, in England local authorities are responsible for assessing oral health needs, developing oral health strategies, and commissioning oral health improvement programmes for the local area. The evidence base on preventative advice is published and available for use by dental and other professionals at the following link: |
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Dental Health: Disadvantaged
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address oral health inequalities among adults who cannot access NHS dental care. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is working to improve oral health and reduce inequalities for those without access to preventative dental care by addressing the main risk factors of dental disease. These include sugar reduction, restrictions on less healthy food and drink, and the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also help deliver our ambition for a smoke-free United Kingdom alongside record funding for local stop smoking services. Since 2025, we have invested £21.5 million to deliver the national supervised toothbrushing programme for three to five year olds. We are expanding water fluoridation in the north east of England, so that it reaches 1.6 million more people, and are refurbishing older fluoridation schemes, benefitting a further six million people by 2030, to reduce the inequalities faced by vulnerable children and adults. We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist. The Government is committed to achieving fundamental contract reform by the end of this Parliament. Reforms introduced from April 2026 include changes to embed the provision of urgent care into the dental contract, supported by increased payments for dentists delivering this care, making it easier for patients to get rapid support through the National Health Service. |
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Dental Services
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure early detection of dental issues for adults who cannot access NHS dental services. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is acting to improve early detection of dental issues and care for adults. Over the past year, integrated care boards (ICBs) have been commissioning additional urgent dental appointments and there is now an urgent care safety net available in all areas of the country. Some patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems, and ICBs are also responsible for commissioning specialised dental services to provide dental treatment in several settings, including care homes or community dental services for patients that may have difficulty accessing high street dental services due to social, medical, or dental needs. We are also committed to reforming the dental contract by the end of this Parliament, with a focus on matching resources to need, improving access, promoting prevention, and rewarding dentists fairly. |
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Dental Health: Health Education
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure patients with systemic conditions linked to poor oral health, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, receive appropriate oral health education. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) A range of actions support the provision of appropriate oral health education to patients with systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. For example, the Delivering Better Oral Health guidance, which is available at the following link: This guidance is a key resource for the oral health profession to address risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and healthier eating. Oral health education should also be embedded in diabetes care pathways, to include educational programmes and oral health team members delivering patient education and motivation, alongside clinical management. Further information is available at the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/commissioning-standard-dental-care-for-people-with-diabetes/ Within hospitals, the Mouth Care Matters programme supports the oral health of patients, with further information available at the following link: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/oral-health In addition to this existing support, the Government is committed to reforming the dental contract by the end of this Parliament, with a focus on promoting prevention, matching resources to need, improving access, and rewarding dentists fairly, while enabling the whole dental team to work to the top of their capability. |
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Minerals: Supply Chains
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to secure the UK's supply of critical minerals. Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Government recognises the vital role of critical minerals in economic security, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Through the Critical Minerals Strategy, we are strengthening domestic resilience by supporting UK capabilities in processing, recycling, and responsible extraction, alongside better understanding future demand through a new growth minerals list. We are working with international partners to diversify supply chains and reduce exposure to concentrated markets, while leveraging the UK’s strengths in finance and innovation. |
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Dental Health: Health Education
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 23rd April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of hospital admissions related to dental infections or complications preventable through earlier oral health education and intervention. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) No estimate is available for the number of hospital admissions related to dental infections or complications preventable through earlier oral health education and intervention. However, official statistics on hospital tooth extractions for children and young adults being admitted to hospital for tooth extractions in the financial year ending 2025 are available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hospital-tooth-extractions-in-0-to-19-year-olds-2025 |
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Dental Health: Health Education
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 23rd April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the cost to the NHS of preventable conditions resulting from lack of access to oral health education and care. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) No estimate is available of the costs to the National Health Service of preventable conditions resulting from lack of access to oral health education and care. The costs to the NHS of hospital admissions for decay-related tooth extractions, which are largely preventable, are estimated at £51.2 million in the financial year ending 2025. Further information is published at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hospital-tooth-extractions-in-0-to-19-year-olds-2025 This is why the Government is shifting to prevention through a national, targeted supervised toothbrushing programme where every £1 spent is expected to save £3 in avoided treatment costs.
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Pupils: Disadvantaged
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Tuesday 28th April 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support access to education for children from vulnerable and marginalised families. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity so that all children can achieve and thrive. The ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper sets out steps to improve school readiness through family support, strengthen teacher recruitment and retention, and broaden curriculum and enrichment opportunities, ensuring funding is targeted where it’s needed most. The guidance ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ recognises that vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs or mental health challenges, may face greater barriers. The guidance is clear that schools should take a support-first approach. Wider attendance barriers are also being addressed through breakfast clubs, improved mental health support, and strengthened guidance on identifying and supporting Children Missing Education. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will also support access to education by improving the identification of children not in school and introducing new duties on local authorities to support home education, including providing information on access to GCSE examinations when requested by families. |
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UK Relations with EU: Minerals
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic discussions she has had with European counterparts about the potential merits of agreeing a combined minerals strategy. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation. |
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China: Minerals
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic discussions she has had with allies about decreasing dependence on China for minerals. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation. |
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Freeview Service
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Monday 18th May 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what consideration the Government has given to extending Freeview as a service beyond 2034. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Department for Culture Media and Sport is leading a project to assess the future of digital terrestrial television (DTT), also known as Freeview, beyond 2034. The project is continuing to gather and evaluate evidence and the Government has made no decisions at this time. Before any decision is made close consideration will be given to how any changes would impact audiences. |
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Slavery
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 27th May 2026 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 counterparts around the world about ending modern slavery. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK is committed to playing its part in eradicating all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. We continue to work with partners through a range of multilateral bodies including the G7, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and Alliance 8.7 to grow the international consensus and encourage joint action to tackle modern slavery. |
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Retail Trade: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the levels of criminal gangs operating illegal businesses on high streets. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Retail Trade: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle organised crime on high streets. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Personal Care Services: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of potential links between high street barber shops and organised crime. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Retail Trade: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of potential links between vape shops and organised crime. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Monday 20th April 8 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House celebrates the work of the Stoke Orchard Football Club, an organised youth club that gives more than 120 children the chance to play football; recognises the work of Suzanne and John Cooper, who set up the club in honour of their son Ezra, alongside grandfather David Cooper; … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 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 … |
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Tuesday 9th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Touring artists mobility arrangements 17 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy … |
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Tuesday 9th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 17 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual … |
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Tuesday 9th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Parliament Education and Engagement Outreach Service 20 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House recognises the Parliamentary outreach service delivers in-person democratic engagement workshops to audiences in schools, colleges and adult community settings; acknowledges the work of the outreach team in engaging with disadvantaged and hard to reach audiences across the regions and nations of the UK; welcomes the outreach team’s … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes the England men's football team every success in the FIFA World Cup 2026; recognises the significance of the World Cup as the pinnacle of international football and one of the world's most celebrated sporting events; celebrates the pride, excitement and sense of national unity that the … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th June 2026 5 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House congratulates Spear Cheltenham for fighting youth unemployment by helping more than 300 young people gain the skills needed for work; recognises that the methods employed by Spear produce above national average outcomes in converting training into work; thanks the Cheltenham Spear team, Chris Wagstaff, Ambra Vivian and … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3rd June and recognises the important contribution made by the UK’s 450 cider makers, supporting 65,000 jobs, contributing almost £2.7 billion to the UK economy and sustaining rural communities across agriculture, production and hospitality; notes that more than 98% of apple cider … |
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Wednesday 3rd June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House expresses deep concern over proposals in the NHS Modernisation Bill to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations; commends Healthwatch's essential role as the health service's only statutory independent patient voice; notes that the changes will leave the NHS and DHSC responsible for identifying their own failures … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing … |
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Monday 1st June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes severe delays and administrative failures in the Civil Service Pensions Scheme following the implementation of the McCloud remedy; recognises that rectifying the unlawful age discrimination in the 2015 reforms has created significant complexity but that this does not excuse the prolonged backlogs, poor communication, and missed … |
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Monday 1st June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 Enhertu for metastatic breast cancer patients 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign, … |
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Monday 1st June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd 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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Tuesday 2nd June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes with grave concern the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo following 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths from Ebola for which there is currently no vaccine or effective treatment; … |
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Thursday 14th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 83 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Thursday 21st May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges … |
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Thursday 21st May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the slow progress in advancing negotiations with the European Union on youth mobility, educational exchange and wider people-to-people cooperation following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; recognises the cultural, educational and economic benefits that reciprocal youth mobility arrangements provide to young people, … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 South Glos Parent Carers forum 6 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House congratulates South Glos Parent Carers on its many years of dedicated work supporting parent carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in South Gloucestershire since 2009; recognises the vital role of parent carer forums in representing the collective voice of SEND families, … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Rough sleeping, homelessness prevention and long-term housing support 29 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the findings of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's rough sleeping inquiry, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Local government and social care 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Nature Friendly Farming Week, taking place from Monday 18 until Sunday 24 May; notes that this week is the Nature Friendly Farming Network’s annual celebration to recognising the invaluable efforts of farmers who work in harmony with nature; recognises this year’s theme, solutions for climate and … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 28 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Thursday 14th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including the new penal code which was introduced in January and has effectively legalised domestic violence including sexual assault within marriages while also granting husbands explicit authority to discipline their wives for … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children 25 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose limited 18-month visa … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi) 9 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House welcomes the announcement that the Government will reassess the provision of in-person banking services in their Access to Banking Services Review; notes that the current cash access assessment criteria fail to take account of people's banking needs, particularly for residents of rural market towns such as Wem … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Mobile connectivity in rural areas 22 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises that reliable mobile connectivity is essential infrastructure, yet rural areas such as West Dorset continue to experience persistent signal not-spots, including in Stoke Abbott, with serious human, economic and safety consequences; notes that in such communities residents have no mobile signal and are deeply concerned about … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading energy source in the first half of 2025; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular was key … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 25 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas 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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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine 50 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with alarm the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians are still in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe following the Israeli Government’s military campaign, and Hamas’ reassertion of control; condemns increasing illegal settler expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, together … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Meta and YouTube and legal liability for addictive design and online harms 39 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes with alarm the findings of recent legal proceedings in the United States in which Meta and YouTube have been found liable for creating platforms with addictive features that cause mental health distress and social media addiction, and in which Meta has further been found liable for … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Proportional Representation for UK Elections 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House celebrates the hard work of candidates who stood for election on 7th May; congratulates those who succeeded in their bid for election; notes that the representation of parties on Councils across the UK does not reflect the vote share each party will have received; recognises that these … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 38 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17-year-olds are estimated … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or ban … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of the Water White Paper; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild public trust, improve environmental outcomes and ensure fair and resilient management of essential water … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association has reported a 10% increase in long-term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; notes that consenting the development of thousands of green fields … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 A UK-EU customs union to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis 45 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that trade barriers arising from the previous Government's failed Brexit deal with Europe continue to drive up costs, increase bureaucracy and weaken competitiveness for British businesses and consumers, contributing to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis across the country; expresses alarm that small and medium-sized … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Introduction of reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern about the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognises the Government’s decision to increase … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Approval for China’s new embassy 31 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses deep concern about the Government’s decision to greenlight the construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with grave anxiety the potential national security risks posed by the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance and intimidation linked to the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House commends and is humbled by the bravery displayed by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians as they defend their country against Vladimir Putin’s invasion, now into its fifth year; recognises that Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and that only the Ukrainian people have the right to determine their country’s future; … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared with the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that this … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 54 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House marks World Mental Health Awareness Week which promotes awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that while many people may feel more at ease with speaking on their mental health there remains much to do before mental health is treated with the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by Donald Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and the rest of Europe, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the country’s armed forces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the disruption experienced by British travellers following the full rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System on 10 April 2026; regrets that, despite repeated Government assurances that UK citizens would be able to “sail through” European borders, Ministers failed to secure widespread e-gate access … |
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Monday 27th April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the tireless dedication and professionalism of staff at Torbay Hospital, as well as health and social care staff across Torbay and Devon; notes with concern the scale of required savings and spending cuts across Devon NHS Trusts and the potential impact on the quality, safety, and … |
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Tuesday 28th April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2026 Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday 23 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House wishes Richmond Park resident, Sir David Attenborough, a very happy 100th birthday, and commends his advocacy for the natural world, conservation and biodiversity; recognises his contribution to broadcasting and consequentially to communities around the world, who have enjoyed his programmes, encouraging insightful knowledge and engagement with nature … |
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Thursday 23rd April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2026 Protection and restoration of ancient woodland 42 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of … |
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Thursday 23rd April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2026 School libraries and librarians and the National Year of Reading 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for education and development for school students … |
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Monday 20th April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the … |
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Monday 20th April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st April 2026 38 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week which takes place between 20 to 26 April 2026; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the condition in the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, Neuro Therapy … |
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Thursday 16th April Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th April 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Monday 2nd March Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 20th April 2026 Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 42 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the … |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026
Attendance statistics - Environmental Audit Committee attendance for Session 2024–26 Environmental Audit Committee Found: Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (added 28 Oct 2024; removed 17 Nov 2025) 24 of 42 (57.1%) Cameron Thomas |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2024-26 Backbench Business Committee Found: Members made oral representations: Ben Lake and Simon Hoare: St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs Cameron Thomas |
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Monday 20th April 2026
Report - 4th Report - Game On: Community and school sport Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Labour; Knowsley) Jo Platt (Labour; Leigh and Atherton) Jeff Smith (Labour; Manchester Withington) Cameron Thomas |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Major events At 10:00am: Oral evidence Stephanie Peacock MP - Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Jonathan Martin - Director for Project Delivery and Major Events at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Michael Livingston - Director for Major Sporting Projects Delivery at Department for Culture, Media and Sport View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026 2:25 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: BBC Royal Charter Review At 10:00am: Oral evidence James Graham OBE - playwright and screenwriter Marina Hyde - journalist and podcaster At 11:00am: Oral evidence Sir Peter Bazalgette - Co-Chair, Creative Industries Council Dr Alex Mahon CBE - media executive Patrick Younge - Chair, British Broadcasting Challenge View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 2nd June 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: BBC Royal Charter Review At 10:00am: Oral evidence Rob Collier - Principal at 3 Reasons - MTM Gill Hind - Managing Director, Media at Enders Analysis At 11:00am: Oral evidence Professor Justin Lewis - Professor of Communication and Creative Industries at Cardiff University, and Director at Media Cymru Professor Maria Michalis - Professor of Communication Policy at University of Westminster View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 3rd June 2026 1 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 9th June 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: BBC Royal Charter Review At 10:00am: Oral evidence Iain Dale - broadcaster, author, journalist and podcaster Jordan Schwarzenberger - CEO and Founder at Arcade At 11:00am: Oral evidence Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens - Former interim Chair at BBC James Harding - Editor-in-Chief at The Observer, Founder at Tortoise Media, and Former Head at BBC News View calendar - Add to calendar |