Information between 23rd October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
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28 Oct 2025 - China Spying Case - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 174 Noes - 327 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 82 Noes - 314 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 182 Noes - 311 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 173 Noes - 323 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 170 Noes - 328 |
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29 Oct 2025 - European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 154 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 166 Noes - 322 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 323 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane 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 - 153 Noes - 332 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Charlotte Cane voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 337 |
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Charlotte Cane speeches from: International Baccalaureate: Funding in State Schools
Charlotte Cane contributed 1 speech (75 words) Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Education |
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European Convention on Human Rights: Belfast Agreement
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Tuesday 28th October 2025 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of leaving the ECHR on the Good Friday Agreement. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland The ECHR underpins key international agreements on trade, security and migration, as well as the Good Friday Agreement. The UK Government has no plans to leave the ECHR, and will not therefore speculate on what such a policy would entail.
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Apprentices: Neurodiversity
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Tuesday 28th October 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of supported apprenticeships for neurodivergent people. Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) The government is working to ensure that a learning difficulty or disability is not a barrier to people who want to realise the benefits of an apprenticeship. The Find an Apprenticeship service allows people to identify Disability Confident Employers offering opportunities and Additional Learning Support funding is available to training providers to make reasonable adjustments which support apprentices who have learning difficulties and disabilities. The government also provides £1,000 to both employers and training providers when they take on apprentices aged under 19, or 19-to-24-year-old apprentices who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) or have been in care. |
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Farmers: Mental Health
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Monday 27th October 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 80143 on Farmers: Mental Health, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of farmers' mental health on levels of agricultural output. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Levels of agricultural output are measured in our statistical publications and can be affected by a range of factors including prices, disease and the weather. Although we have not attributed changes in output to changes in mental health, Defra recognises that poor mental health can affect agricultural productivity and profitability. International evidence has also highlighted a bidirectional relationship between mental health and agricultural output at the farm level. |
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Sewage: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Monday 27th October 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data her Department holds on levels of sewage discharges in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Environment Agency (EA) hold several data sets relating to discharges of sewage to the environment. Most publicly accessible data can be found at: Water Data Explorer | Engage Environment Agency.
The majority of sewage discharges are permitted under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Event Duration Monitoring data is available for all Storm Overflows. This provides data on the number of untreated sewage spills and the duration of each. The EA holds records of pollution incidents, including details of all non-permitted sewage discharges that are reported to them, or that they otherwise become aware of. |
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Farmers: Mental Health
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Monday 27th October 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 80142 on Farmers: Mental Health, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on expanding that support. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues, and Cabinet discussions are considered confidential.
The department regularly meets with stakeholders as part of ongoing work to understand the causes behind poor mental health in farmers and what actions can be taken to assist those experiencing mental health challenges. |
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Tennis: Facilities
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Friday 24th October 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, further to the recent announcement of £400m UK Government funding for grassroots sports facilities, how much will go to (a) tennis and (b) padel facilities. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Government is determined to ensure that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending Review. We are now working closely with sporting bodies and local leaders to establish what communities need and will then set out further plans. I have met with the Lawn Tennis Association, the National Governing Body for tennis and padel, along with representatives from other sports, to discuss this. The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport in England through Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding. This includes long term investment in the Lawn Tennis Association, which receives up to £10.2 million for five years from 2022 to 2027 to invest in community tennis and padel initiatives in England that will benefit as many people as possible.
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Tennis: Facilities
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Friday 24th October 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing funding for (a) tennis and (b) padel facilities. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Government is determined to ensure that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending Review. We are now working closely with sporting bodies and local leaders to establish what communities need and will then set out further plans. I have met with the Lawn Tennis Association, the National Governing Body for tennis and padel, along with representatives from other sports, to discuss this. The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport in England through Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding. This includes long term investment in the Lawn Tennis Association, which receives up to £10.2 million for five years from 2022 to 2027 to invest in community tennis and padel initiatives in England that will benefit as many people as possible.
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Tennis: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Friday 24th October 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to increase the provision of (a) indoor and (b) covered tennis facilities in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Government is determined to ensure that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending Review. We are now working closely with sporting bodies and local leaders to establish what communities need and will then set out further plans. I have met with the Lawn Tennis Association, the National Governing Body for tennis and padel, along with representatives from other sports, to discuss this. The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport in England through Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding. This includes long term investment in the Lawn Tennis Association, which receives up to £10.2 million for five years from 2022 to 2027 to invest in community tennis and padel initiatives in England that will benefit as many people as possible.
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Tennis: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Friday 24th October 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to increase access to padel courts in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Government is determined to ensure that everyone has access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That is why we have committed another £400 million to transform facilities across the whole of the UK following the Spending Review. We are now working closely with sporting bodies and local leaders to establish what communities need and will then set out further plans. I have met with the Lawn Tennis Association, the National Governing Body for tennis and padel, along with representatives from other sports, to discuss this. The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport in England through Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding. This includes long term investment in the Lawn Tennis Association, which receives up to £10.2 million for five years from 2022 to 2027 to invest in community tennis and padel initiatives in England that will benefit as many people as possible.
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Batteries: Storage
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Monday 27th October 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 77318 on Batteries: Storage, for what reason he does not plan to make fire services statutory consultees on planning applications involving battery energy storage sites. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Planning Practice Guidance strongly recommends that battery developers engage with fire services ahead of the submission of their planning application. However, further to dialogue with the National Fire Chiefs Council, government is of the view that making fire services statutory consultees would risk creating disproportionate administrative burdens for the fire services. |
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Railways: East of England
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Monday 27th October 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made on the Ely Junction Upgrade Scheme. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Ely Area Capacity Enhancement (EACE) programme was paused by the previous government in 2022.
The Secretary of State updated Parliament on the 7th of July on which rail and road infrastructure projects will proceed following the 2025 Spending Review. At this stage, the EACE programme was not allocated funding. I fully recognise the strategic importance of the EACE programme. It has a strong case for future investment, and we are committed to working with stakeholders to support its place in the pipeline of future rail enhancements. |
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Fuel Poverty: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Friday 31st October 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 80134 on Fuel Poverty: Ely and East Cambridgeshire, if he will make an assessment of trends in the level of fuel poverty in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency in 2024. Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Fuel poverty estimates at sub-regional level are official statistics in development. Since they are modelled estimates, they should not be used to identify detailed trends over time.
However, regional fuel poverty figures calculated from the English Housing Survey are comparable over time. The latest statistics (Trends table 4) show that the proportion of households in fuel poverty in the wider region East of England, containing Ely and East Cambridgeshire, has decreased from 18.8% in 2010 to 9.0% in 2024. This is measured using the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency metric. |
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Social Security Benefits: Children
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Friday 31st October 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to remove the two-child benefit cap. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) This government is committed to tackling child poverty and the Child Poverty Taskforce is developing an ambitious Child Poverty Strategy which we will publish in the autumn. We are considering all available levers to give every child the best start in life as part of our strategy.
The commitments at the 2025 Spending Review and since, including the extension of free school meals eligibility to all children in families in receipt of Universal Credit, are key steps in our Plan for Change to put extra pounds in people’s pockets, and a downpayment on the Child Poverty Strategy, building on the expansion of free breakfast clubs, national minimum wage boost, and the cap on Universal Credit deductions through the Fair Repayment Rate. |
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Apprentices: Special Educational Needs
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Tuesday 28th October 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has considered removing the requirement for employment candidates to have education, health and care plans in order to obtain flexibility in apprenticeships. Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) All education and training providers (including apprenticeships), and other related service providers, have a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, so they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled students. This includes people with a learning difficulty. This duty is set out under section 20 of the Equality Act 2010.
Disability Rights UK have information available which describes how reasonable adjustments can be provided for students with disabilities.
We want all learners and apprentices to feel comfortable and confident to disclose and discuss their individual needs. The recent Post-16 Education and Skills white paper sets out how we aim to remove barriers to participation and progression for all learners, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD), by ensuring flexible pathways and tailored support.
The government provides £1,000 to both employers and training providers when they take on apprentices aged under 19, or 19-to-24-year-old apprentices who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or have been in care.
Additional Learning Support funding is available to training providers to make reasonable adjustments which support apprentices who have LDD. Training providers can claim £150 per month where there is a cost involved in making adjustments to support their learning.
Where an apprentice has a LDD which is a barrier to them achieving the standard English and maths requirements there is the flexibility for them to achieve the lower Entry Level 3 qualification in the adjusted subject. From August 2024, this has been extended to apprentices with an LDD but no EHCP. |
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Science: Research
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Wednesday 29th October 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 80133 on Science: Research, when she plans to take steps with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on a coordinated approach for science centres. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 October 2025 to Question UIN 80133. The Government recognises the important role science and discovery centres play in engaging the public with science and inspiring young people. Minister Vallance has written to DCMS to explore a coordinated approach. |
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Legal Aid Scheme: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Wednesday 29th October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of levels of access to legal aid in the Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency; and what steps his Department is taking to improve access. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) This Government recognises the important role that legal aid plays in helping some of the most vulnerable in society access legal advice. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) monitors the numbers of providers in each procurement area and across all categories of law. It takes operational action where it can, to respond to market pressures that may arise and works closely with the Ministry of Justice on policy solutions concerning the supply of legal aid. The LAA is satisfied that there is adequate access to legal aid services in Ely and East Cambridgeshire across all categories of legal aid. We have confirmed that we are increasing fees for all housing & debt, and immigration & asylum legal aid work. This is a significant investment of £20 million a year – the first increase since 1996. In addition, we are looking at other potential changes that could support providers, for example, (civil) contractual requirements regarding provider offices and limits to the provision of remote legal aid that providers say are burdensome. Any changes would aim to give providers more autonomy in meeting client need, while maintaining effective in-person provision for clients who need this. Further, in December 2024, we announced that criminal legal aid solicitors will receive up to £92 million more a year, subject to consultation, to help support the sustainability of the criminal legal aid sector. The consultation launched in May 2025, and we will publish the response later this year. This is in addition to our response to the Crime Lower consultation, confirming an uplift to the lowest police station fees, introducing a new Youth Court fee scheme, and paying for travel in certain circumstances. Together, these changes provided a £24 million investment for criminal legal aid providers. |
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Occupational Health
Asked by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) Wednesday 29th October 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 80145 on Occupational Health, what recent discussions his Department has had with businesses on the adequacy of guidance on disclosures. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The Department recognises that disclosure is a personal decision and the Support with Employee Health and Disability service, developed with the involvement of employers from smaller businesses, and disability organisations, aims to support employers in creating environments where employees feel safe and supported to disclose health conditions or disabilities.
In recognition of employers’ vital role, DWP and DBT commissioned Sir Charlie Mayfield to lead the Keep Britain Working independent review as part of the Government’s wider white paper plans to Get Britain Working. This has included engagement with businesses across the UK on all aspects of health and disability in the workplace. We are shortly expecting publication of Sir Charlie’s final report.
Government is also awaiting the findings from the recent consultation on disability pay gap reporting, where reporting on disclosure rates was discussed.
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Thursday 13th November 2025 Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative 18 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement, will deliver vital clinical support, training and … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Thursday 13th November 2025 Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the plight of British nationals arbitrarily detained abroad 36 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is relieved and delighted by the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following six years of his unjust and arbitrary detention in Egypt; warmly welcomes Alaa being reunited with his family; emphatically commends the courage of Alaa's mother, Laila Soueif for her activism, including hunger striking, to help … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Thursday 13th November 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the awarding of Tobias Gutteridge, constituent of Mid Dorset and North Poole, with an Honorary Degree from Bournemouth University; commends in this week of remembrance Mr Gutteridge’s exemplary service as part of the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service; recognises the sacrifice Mr Gutteridge made as … |
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Wednesday 12th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Thursday 13th November 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes that in November 2024 there were 1,984,510 households receiving Housing Benefit, 1,608,502 households receiving the Universal Credit housing element for private housing, and 2,158,694 receiving the same for social housing; further notes that housing allowance is designed to meet rental costs for the lowest one third … |
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Wednesday 12th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th November 2025 Exceptional performing arts centres in rural areas 6 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates Millie Gubby, from Tiverton, on being cast in the Wicked: The Musical International Tour; notes the fantastic benefit created for young people in Tiverton by the Willow Tree Dance and Theatre Arts Group, where Millie studied, as well as across the constituency of Tiverton and Minehead … |
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Wednesday 12th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th November 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates the Exmoor Forest Inn on the fantastic achievement of being named one of the top 100 Best British Pubs this year; recognises the fantastic contribution given to local communities by pubs; celebrates the many fantastic rural pubs which make the Tiverton and Minehead constituency a wonderful … |
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Wednesday 12th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th November 2025 As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House pays warm tribute to the late Jenny Cobley for her decades of dedication to the As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted in Stratford-upon-Avon; notes that since the 1970s Jenny ran the club with boundless kindness, energy and humour, providing entertainment, companionship and … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House supports Family Business Week 2025, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; supports the theme of Family Business Week 2025 in encouraging family businesses to export internationally; recognises that family-owned business are the backbone of the UK economy, employing millions … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with deep concern that the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard for cancer patients, which requires at least 85 per cent of patients to begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral for suspected cancer, has not been met in England since 2015; further notes that around … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates Tomorrow’s Engineers (TE) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, and commends its theme Dare to Discover, which encourages young people to embrace trial and error as a vital part of engineering and technological innovation; recognises TE Week’s role in inspiring the … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Units 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House supports calls for a national memorial to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Royal Air Force’s Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU); notes that the PRU, formed on 24 September 1939, undertook highly dangerous, unarmed intelligence missions across all theatres of the Second World War, capturing more than … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Jennifer Solignanc, and others … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the strain being placed on Britain’s canals and rivers by funding shortfalls and growing climate pressures; recognises that, with 2°C of global warming, an estimated 99% of navigable waterways will face heightened risk, with nearly 75% already facing financial peril; further notes the importance … |
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Tuesday 11th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th November 2025 Conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb and the independence of the BBC Board 34 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with concern reports regarding the conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb in his capacity as a member of the BBC Board; recognises the importance of maintaining the Corporation's independence and the confidence of the public in its governance and editorial processes; observes that there have been claims … |
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Wednesday 5th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 NHS Food Scanner App and the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition Guidance 8 signatures (Most recent: 13 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes the April 2025 statement of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), which recommends that intake of non-sugar sweeteners be minimised across the population and that young children should not be given drinks sweetened with sugar or non-sugar sweeteners; further notes that the NHS Food Scanner … |
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Wednesday 5th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 Affordable rail travel for over-30s 12 signatures (Most recent: 12 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the cost of rail travel for passengers aged 30 and over who are not eligible for existing discount railcards such as the 16-25, 26-30, or Two Together railcards; recognises the financial strain placed on rail passengers, who are not eligible for concessions, by rising … |
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Wednesday 5th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 Morrisons Christmas advert 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes the release of the Morrisons Christmas advert for 2025; further notes that the advert was partially filmed in the Broomhall area of the Edinburgh West constituency; appreciates the contribution that advertising makes to the UK economy including through support for the creative economy; and thanks all … |
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Wednesday 5th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary bravery of Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean; notes that both men have shown the very best of Britain through their courage, calm, and compassion in the face of unimaginable danger; further pays tribute to the emergency services and hospital staff who responded … |
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Tuesday 4th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Protections for animals and people 31 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern over the gaps in legislation that allow perpetrators of animal abuse to evade scrutiny before the judicial system; believes that this is of grave concern, due to the link between child sexual abuse and animal sexual abuse as offenders who harm animals are five times … |
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Tuesday 4th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill 23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the passage of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament; notes the strong evidence that outdoor learning and youth work enhance young people’s engagement with education, foster teamwork, resilience and confidence, and encourage pro-environmental attitudes from an early age; regrets that no … |
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Tuesday 4th November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Taxi accessibility for disabled people 20 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House recognises the need for improved access to taxi services for wheelchair users; expresses concern that many local authorities fail to ensure that Hackney Carriage fleets include sufficient fully accessible vehicles, leaving some wheelchair users unable to travel independently to work, medical appointments, education or social activities; supports … |
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Monday 3rd November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme 32 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses concern about the continuing uncertainty faced by Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom under the Ukraine Schemes; notes that while the introduction of the Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme in February 2025 provided an additional 18 months’ leave to remain for those already in the UK, it … |
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Monday 3rd November Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Local government and social care 37 signatures (Most recent: 12 Nov 2025)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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Thursday 30th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Decarbonising refrigerated transport 17 signatures (Most recent: 12 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the important role of decarbonising refrigerated transport in tackling climate change; acknowledges the current system of keeping goods, especially food and medicine, chilled and frozen during delivery means running diesel engines on the back of trucks generating emissions and burning fuel even when vehicles are stationary … |
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Thursday 30th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the urgent need to address the climate and ecological crisis; notes that oil and gas companies have made record profits while contributing significantly to climate breakdown; further notes that millions of people in the UK and globally are already paying the price through extreme weather, flooding, … |
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Wednesday 29th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Impact of extreme weather on farming 21 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the severe impact of extreme weather on farming communities across the UK, including in Newbury, where farmers have reported some of the worst harvests in decades; notes with concern that Government figures show a 14% decrease in the English barley harvest and a 23% fall in … |
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Wednesday 29th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Government proposals for mandatory digital ID 53 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House expresses deep concern at Government proposals for a mandatory digital ID system; believes such a scheme would cross a red line for civil liberties, threatening privacy while doing little to meet the Government’s stated aims on immigration; further believes that digital tools should empower individuals with control … |
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Tuesday 28th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th October 2025 Transparency and accountability in social media account closures 29 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls on Meta to provide clear … |
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Monday 27th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to … |
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Monday 27th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Administration of Sheffield Wednesday 13 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House expresses its deep concern at the news that Sheffield Wednesday has entered administration; deplores the continuing trend of football clubs falling into financial crisis as a result of irresponsible ownership; urges Dejphon Chansiri to listen to fans and to ensure that any future owner is committed to … |
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Monday 27th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned by the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglican, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared to the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that … |
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Monday 27th October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 39 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House censures the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby for racist and inexcusable remarks made on Talk TV on Saturday 25 October 2025, which were damaging, divisive and risk bringing hon. Members collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Clacton to withdraw the whip from … |
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Thursday 23rd October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to delay the publication of the Warm Homes Plan; understands this means vulnerable households were been left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25 and now again, for winter 2025-26; notes that the … |
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Thursday 23rd October Charlotte Cane signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025 Eligibility variations in access to IVF 36 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with considerable concern the continuing variation in access to NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment across England, with some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) applying eligibility criteria that diverge from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance; further notes that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire … |
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Monday 3rd November 2025 2:30 p.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the UK Statistics Authority At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Josh Simons MP - Parliamentary Secretary at Cabinet Office Catherine Little CB - Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th November 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Public Bodies At 10:00am: Oral evidence Keith Fraser - Chair at Public Chairs’ Forum, and Chair at Youth Justice Board Ruth Glazzard - Board Member at Public Chairs’ Forum, and Chair at Welsh Revenue Authority Adrian Smith OBE - Chair at Association of Chief Executives, and Chief Executive at Reclaim Fund Ltd Elysia McCaffrey - Board Member at Association of Chief Executives, and Chief Executive at Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 12th November 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Propriety, ethics and the wider standards landscape in the UK At 10:00am: Oral evidence The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL - Chair of Committee on Standards in Public Life 2018-2023 Rt Hon Sir Peter Riddell CBE - Commissioner for Public Appointments 2016-2021 View calendar - Add to calendar |