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Scheduled Event - 4 Feb 2026, 11 a.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Potential merits of fast-track visas for skilled US citizens
MP: Christine Jardine
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US Citizens

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered the potential merits of fast-track visas for skilled US citizens.

It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Lewell. I would like to share an email I recently received:

“All I’m asking for is a direction to …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US Citizens

"I completely agree. We need a system that allows people to come here—not just from the United States, but more generally. People in the United States have the skills we need in the industries that so much of our economy will be dependent on: artificial intelligence, cancer research, pharmacology, science …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US Citizens

"I completely agree. There is a danger to our international reputation, as well as our economy, if we become somewhere people cannot trust that. If they make the life-changing decision to come here, invest in our country, work for our economy, and contribute through tax and national insurance, we should …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"In Australia, the Government are playing a game of whack-a-mole as they struggle to keep up with young people switching between social media sites and new apps that have just been brought on board. I have spoken to people in the industry here and to parents who say that a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q13. I associate myself with the comments of my party leader about Lord Wallace, a man whom I was privileged to know. Conversations are taking place in the Chamber today and up and down the country about Peter Mandelson and his involvement with the paedophile who trafficked women. Given that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What discussions she has had with stakeholders on teenagers’ use of social media. ..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Christine Jardine (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
US Department of Justice Release of Files

"I echo the remarks made in the House this evening that it might be time for criminal proceedings to take place. When the Government have made such a totem of tackling violence against women and girls, it is important that they are seen to stand up for women and girls …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 29 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"10. What steps he is taking to support hospitality businesses. ..."
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