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Division Votes
22 Apr 2026 - Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 9 Noes - 1
22 Apr 2026 - Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 9 Noes - 2
27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 164
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64
28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 7 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 28
28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 9 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335
28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 9 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81
28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158
20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 7 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171
20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context
Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 7 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408


Speeches
Chris Law speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (88 words)
Thursday 21st May 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business and Trade
Chris Law speeches from: Business of the House
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (156 words)
Thursday 21st May 2026 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Chris Law speeches from: Middle East
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (198 words)
Thursday 21st May 2026 - Commons Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Chris Law speeches from: Business and Trade
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (128 words)
Wednesday 13th May 2026 - Written Corrections
Department for Business and Trade
Chris Law speeches from: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Chris Law contributed 3 speeches (1,137 words)
Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - General Committees
Home Office
Chris Law speeches from: Security Vetting
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (103 words)
Monday 20th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Chris Law speeches from: Antisemitic Attacks
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (79 words)
Monday 20th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office


Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 1st June
Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Government response to Israel’s actions in the West Bank and Gaza

53 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state …
Monday 1st June
Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd 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.
Tuesday 19th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Nature Friendly Farming Week

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 …
Wednesday 20th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures agreement

30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to negotiate a new UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement as part of efforts to improve relations with the European Union; notes with concern, however, that negotiations have so far lacked the urgency and ambition needed to deliver meaningful economic benefits for British …
Tuesday 19th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Seven-year anniversary of the mixed-aged couples’ rule

26 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Jonathan Brash (Labour - Hartlepool)
This House notes the seven-year anniversary of the introduction of the mixed-aged couples' rule, which prohibits mixed-age couples from accessing pension-age benefits, such as Pension Credit, until both are over State Pension age; is troubled by the 70,000 people impacted by this rule, who on average could be missing out …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Renewable energy and coal

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 …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Warm Homes Plan

29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House believes the publication of the Warm Homes Plan in January 2026 was a welcome step after long delays from the Government; condemns that delays meant vulnerable households were left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25, and again for winter …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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 …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Bermuda and oil industry tax

29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House notes recent research showing that the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda is a major hub for oil industry tax avoidance, and hosts the headquarters of three of the world’s top ten oil drilling contractors, four of the world’s ten biggest oil tanker companies, Shell and Chevron offices, …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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 …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Acquired Brain Injury Week 2026

21 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House marks Action for Brain Injury Week, 18-24 May, to raise awareness and understanding of brain injury; welcomes this year’s We see you campaign focused on isolation and loneliness, a common outcome for many brain injury survivors; recognises Headway UK’s survey of survivors and carers which found that …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Inverness City of Culture

7 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House welcomes the longlisting of Inverness as a candidate for UK City of Culture 2029; celebrates the city’s rich cultural life, including the transformation of Inverness Castle, the long-standing contribution of Eden Court Theatre, the international prestige of the Northern Meeting Piping Competition, and the success of local …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Graduate driving licences

7 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House offers its sincere condolences to the families of Lewis Knox, 16, Fergus Ward, 17, and Jordan Cameron, 17, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in the Scottish Highlands; notes with deep concern the disproportionately high number of road traffic accidents involving drivers in their …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees

30 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing such groups to become hostile environments for vulnerable people fleeing …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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 …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming

29 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be maintained, the deal …
Thursday 14th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2026

28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House supports Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day on 15 May 2026; recognises the long-term impact on over 105,000 people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the UK; acknowledges that SCI is a lifelong condition requiring coordinated, anticipatory, and adaptive systems of care and support; notes the inequitable …
Thursday 14th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Afghan women and girls

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 …
Thursday 14th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Responsible use of pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments

28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses concern at the presence of pesticides commonly used in pet flea and tick treatments, including fipronil and imidacloprid, in UK waterways; notes that these substances pose a significant risk to aquatic ecosystems, including insects, fish, birds and wider biodiversity; recognises the importance of effective parasite control …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

UK arms sales to Israel

45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes with deep concern breaches of international humanitarian law by the Israeli Government in Palestine; expresses its grave concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit war crimes, particularly in Gaza; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of arms …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week

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 …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Heating oil prices

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 …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Mental health in farming

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 …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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 …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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 …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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; …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Protections for Hong Kongers

37 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes the UK has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s interference in Hong Kong’s democracy, including through the 2020 National Security Law; notes with grave concern that, according to the Political Prisoner Database, there are reportedly over 1,600 …
Thursday 21st May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Arthritis Awareness Month 2026

23 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House celebrates May as Arthritis Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant impact that arthritis has on over 10 million people across the UK, including more than 10,000 children and young people; recognises that arthritis causes pain, fatigue, disability, mental and financial strain and can affect people of any age, …
Thursday 21st May
Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026

UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme

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, …
Thursday 21st May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Carers Week 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 …
Thursday 21st May
Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026

Protest rights

28 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and …
Wednesday 20th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Job cuts planned at the BBC

29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut 10% of its cost base, resulting in 1,800 and 2,000 job losses, about one in 10, across various departments; notes reports that cuts could reach 15% across BBC News, which remains the most trusted source of news in the …
Wednesday 20th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders

19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes …
Wednesday 20th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Safety of British nationals following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla

38 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House is gravely concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Dr Antonis Vradis, Malcolm Ducker and Hugh Stirling, following the recent interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla during its humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have also been boarded, with British …
Wednesday 20th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla vessels in international waters

29 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House condemns the interception by the Israel Defence Forces of vessels forming part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters; notes with grave concern reports that 428 humanitarian volunteers from 40 countries have been abducted and detained while attempting to bring attention to the catastrophic humanitarian situation …
Tuesday 19th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Devolved powers in Wales

16 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House believes that successive UK Governments have failed to provide Wales with the full range of devolved powers necessary to build a thriving economy, reduce poverty, and create sustainable and healthy communities; notes that successive commissions and reports have recommended the devolution of further powers from Westminster to …
Tuesday 19th May
Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026

Heart of Midlothian Football Club's 2025-2026 Scottish Premiership season

4 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Heart of Midlothian Football Club on its exceptional performance throughout the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership season; applauds the tactical leadership of manager Derek McInnes and the dedication of the entire playing squad in securing a fantastic second-place finish with 80 points; notes that the club took the …
Tuesday 19th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Scott Hastings (No. 2)

19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House honours Scott Hastings, recognising his exceptional contribution to Scottish rugby, particularly his role in Scotland’s historic 1990 Grand Slam victory, both as a distinguished Scotland international and British and Irish Lion, and as a respected broadcaster and ambassador for the sport; acknowledges his courage and advocacy in …
Tuesday 19th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Israel death penalty

30 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House condemns the Knesset’s decision to approve its Penal Law in March 2026, which expands the use of the death penalty in both military and civilian courts; recognises that the law’s provisions will de facto apply exclusively to Palestinians; affirms that discriminating against Palestinians is inhumane and contravenes …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Trophy hunting imports

20 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that the United Kingdom is still importing hunting trophies; further notes that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Trade Database shows that in 2024 such imports included trophies from Appendix I-listed species, among the most endangered in …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Access to banking services

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 …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Scott Hastings

29 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead)
That this House honours the life of the late, great Scott Hastings; celebrates his distinguished contribution to rugby, including a legacy of 65 caps for his native Scotland and two British and Irish Lions tours; recognises that watching the Hastings brothers represent their country together was a rare and memorable …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK

22 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026

Walker's Shortbread Ltd, King's Award for Enterprise

3 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread Ltd, a family-owned Scottish shortbread and biscuit company based in Aberlour, on being awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise under the International Trade Category; pays tribute to its status as one of the UK’s largest branded food exporters; notes its expansion into markets in …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026

Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival's fifth anniversary

5 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House raises a glass to Clackmannanshire’s Whisky Festival on its fifth anniversary; recognises the festival’s success in celebrating local whisky but also heritage and community in the Wee County; notes that the festival welcomes visitors from across Scotland, the wider UK and beyond; congratulates the founders Graham and …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Improving banking services for charities

12 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House recognises the vital role charities play in supporting communities across the UK; notes with concern the widespread banking difficulties facing the charity sector, including account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts; further notes that poor banking provision is placing charitable services at risk, forcing …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026

Foster Care Fortnight 2026

26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: John Whitby (Labour - Derbyshire Dales)
That this House recognises Foster Care Fortnight from May 11 to May 25; acknowledges the extraordinary contribution foster carers make and the work they do to ensure children can grow up in safe, loving and caring homes; observes that foster carers improve outcomes for children and that increased stability helps …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 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 …
Thursday 14th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026

48th anniversary of the murder of Altab Ali

18 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)
Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks the anniversary of the racially motivated murder of the 25-year-old textile factory worker, Altab Ali, on 4th May 1978; notes that in the 1970s far right activity and racism was prevalent in East London and that Asian and Black people were frequently attacked; recognises that Altab …
Thursday 14th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026

National Emergency Briefing

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 …
Monday 18th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026

UK digital sovereignty strategy

48 signatures (Most recent: 18 May 2026)
Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion)
That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes …
Wednesday 13th May
Chris Law signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026

78 years of the Palestinian Nakba

46 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)
Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House marks 78 years since the start of the Nakba, when more than 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homes by Israeli forces; recognises that the Nakba is not merely a historical event, but an ongoing process of dispossession, displacement and oppression affecting Palestinians across historic Palestine …
Tuesday 28th April
Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026

DD8 Music and BonFest's 20th anniversary

2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House congratulates Kirriemuir’s BonFest and community based charity DD8 Music on the occasion of the festival’s 20th anniversary; recognises the success of the annual festival, which celebrates the life and legacy of former AC/DC frontman and son of Kirriemuir, Bon Scott; notes the significant cultural and economic value …
Thursday 23rd April
Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2026

13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh

23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks that on 24 April 2026, it is 13 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial …



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20 Apr 2026, 5:50 p.m. - House of Commons
" Prime Minister. but I'll endeavour to find out. >> Chris Law. Mr Speaker. Given this. >> Widely known Peter Mandelson was maintained a friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey "
Chris Law MP (Dundee Central, Scottish National Party) - View Video - View Transcript
21 May 2026, 9:40 a.m. - House of Commons
" Thank you. Chris Law the Speaker >> Thank you. Chris Law the Speaker As artists and songwriters gather today for the Ivor Novello Awards, fans across the country are still being ripped off by these ticket "
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21 May 2026, 11:49 a.m. - House of Commons
" Chris Law Madam Deputy Speaker, may I take this opportunity to may I take this opportunity to congratulate both the SNP in Scotland and a historic fifth landslide election, and to plug in the historic win in the Welsh "
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21 May 2026, 2:45 p.m. - House of Commons
" Chris Law. >> Chris Law. >> Madam Deputy. >> Speaker. >> I almost sympathise with the Ministers because really, everybody "
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Deposited Papers
Monday 11th May 2026
Department for Business and Trade
Source Page: Letter dated 07/05/2026 from Chris Bryant MP to Chris Law MP regarding an oral question concerning investment in Scotland: correction to response. 2p.
Document: Letter_from_Minister_Bryant_to_Chris_Law.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 07/05/2026 from Chris Bryant MP to Chris Law MP regarding an oral question concerning investment