Information between 9th December 2024 - 8th January 2025
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Friday 4th July 2025 Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill: Second Reading Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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10 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 359 |
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10 Dec 2024 - Delegated Legislation - View Vote Context Christine Jardine voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 424 Noes - 106 |
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10 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine 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 - 74 Noes - 350 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 353 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 69 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 100 Noes - 351 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine 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 - 332 Noes - 170 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 170 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Christine Jardine voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 329 |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Workplace Pay Gaps
Christine Jardine contributed 1 speech (873 words) Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Education |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Budget: Scotland
Christine Jardine contributed 4 speeches (733 words) Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Scotland Office |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Christine Jardine contributed 1 speech (113 words) Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report
Christine Jardine contributed 1 speech (127 words) Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: United Front Work Department
Christine Jardine contributed 1 speech (260 words) Monday 16th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Royal Mail Takeover
Christine Jardine contributed 1 speech (61 words) Monday 16th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Christine Jardine contributed 2 speeches (139 words) Thursday 12th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Puberty-suppressing Hormones
Christine Jardine contributed 1 speech (130 words) Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Finance Bill
Christine Jardine contributed 2 speeches (213 words) Committee of the whole House (day 2) Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Christine Jardine speeches from: Fireworks: Sale and Use
Christine Jardine contributed 2 speeches (708 words) Monday 9th December 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Tropical Diseases: Health Education
Asked by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) Tuesday 10th December 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to help (a) raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases and (b) tackle neglected tropical diseases. Answered by Anneliese Dodds - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK's new Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in Africa programme (ELFA), that will receive £15 million of funding from 2024-25 to 2026-27, supports the broader Reaching the Last Mile Fund initiative to eliminate the neglected tropical diseases lymphatic filariasis and river blindness from Africa by 2030. Part of the programme supports work to raise awareness and change behaviours in order to reduce the impact of lymphatic filariasis. The FCDO is also in the process of renewing funding for research and development through Product Development Partnerships including for neglected tropical diseases. |
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Tax Avoidance
Asked by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) Thursday 19th December 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the independent review into the loan charge will include consideration of the issuing of section 684 notices prior to 2011. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) At Budget, the Government committed to an independent review of the Loan Charge to help bring the matter to a close for those affected whilst ensuring fairness for all taxpayers.
Further details will be set out in due course. |
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International Assistance
Asked by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) Thursday 19th December 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if the Government will take steps to re-establish a separate department for International Development. Answered by Anneliese Dodds - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) As set out in the 2024 Labour Party manifesto, the Government's plans are to strengthen international development work within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. |
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Tuesday 10th December Attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, Melbourne 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House unequivocally condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last week that is now being investigated as a terrorist incident; notes with concern the rising rates of antisemitism being seen worldwide; acknowledges that these disturbing trends are also unfolding in the UK, with the … |
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25th November 2024
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources Scottish Rugby Limited - £1,000.00 Source |
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25th November 2024
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP John Aldridge - £2,000.00 Source |
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9th December 2024
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) 8. Miscellaneous I am the President of The Debating Group, which organises informal debates on policy issues. This is an unpaid role. Source |
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Monday 16th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes the contribution of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace; recognises the tournament's positive impact on the festive sporting and television schedule; and further recognises the importance of darts to the sporting and cultural life of our nation. |
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Tuesday 17th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025 Democratic violations and violence in Georgia 23 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House condemns the escalating violence and democratic backsliding in Georgia, including the disproportionate use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition figures; expresses concern at the arbitrary detentions of civilians, suppression of peaceful assembly, and anti-democratic actions; notes with concern the Georgian Government’s disregard … |
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Wednesday 18th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the State Pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decision to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent Parliamentary … |
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Wednesday 18th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report … |
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Wednesday 8th January Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025 Protecting children from sexual abuse 56 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from … |
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Wednesday 8th January Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jan 2025) 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 extensive restrictions on speech, education, working, and unaccompanied travel or movement in the public sphere; notes that this is described by the United Nations special rapporteur as amounting to a gender … |
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Monday 13th January Christine Jardine signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2025 94th birthday of Rabbi Bernd Koschland 4 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: David Pinto-Duschinsky (Labour - Hendon) That this House congratulates Rabbi Bernd Koschland on his 94th birthday; recognises his huge contribution to Holocaust education as a survivor of the Kindertransport that saw him awarded an MBE; lauds his decades-long service to the Jewish community across the UK and his work as an teacher; celebrates his power … |
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Wednesday 18th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public … |
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Thursday 12th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 Cirencester Signpost’s King’s Award for Voluntary Service 10 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House congratulates Cirencester Signpost, based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, and serving the South Cotswolds, on being awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service on the occasion of HM The King’s Birthday, 14 November 2024; recognises the invaluable work of Cirencester Signpost in providing support in accordance with Christian … |
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Thursday 12th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 Dr Mackay appointed Scotland's new Makar 11 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Dr Peter Mackay on being appointed Scotland’s new Makar; notes that Dr Mackay’s appointment as Scotland’s Makar, the National Poet for Scotland, is a historic milestone because he is the first Makar to write primarily in Gaelic; celebrates the deep connection to Scotland’s linguistic and cultural … |
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Thursday 12th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes the work of the emergency services and first responders in the wake of Storms Bert and Darragh; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; further acknowledges that future incidents of poor weather and flooding will become more common due to the impacts of … |
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Monday 16th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 25 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and … |
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Friday 29th November Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 Equal pay and prize money in women’s football 20 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern over the significant disparities in pay and prize money between men’s and women’s football; notes that the prize fund for the women’s FA Cup remains far lower than that of the men’s competition, despite the impressive growth and increasing popularity of women’s football; commends Lewes … |
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Friday 6th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 75th anniversary of National Parks 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in England and Wales, established following the passage of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, a landmark achievement of the post-war Labour government led by Clement Attlee; acknowledges the pioneering vision of Labour … |
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Monday 9th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 Fife Carers Centre recognition as a Carer Positive Exemplary employer 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Fife Carers Centre for being recognised as a Carer Positive Exemplary employer under the Carer Positive Scheme; praises the hard work of all their staff and the vital support they provide to unpaid carers across Fife; notes the importance of all businesses supporting unpaid carers and … |
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Tuesday 10th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the benefits of prescribed medical cannabis for people suffering with epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation around the use of prescribed medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; regrets the inconsistent MHRA guidelines that risk product availability for patients; further regrets the restrictions … |
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Wednesday 11th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 Role of small family farms in Somerset 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the crucial role small family farms in Somerset play in the UK’s agricultural sector, contributing to food production, environmental sustainability and rural employment; commends the environmental and economic benefits of family farms in Somerset, which produce £500 million worth of food annually, employing over 10,000 people; … |
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Wednesday 11th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports that the Sri Lankan government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many diseases … |
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Monday 9th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 Review into breast cancer screening 56 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to … |
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Friday 29th November Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period 26 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan) That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time … |
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Friday 6th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 Apprenticeships in the trades industry 21 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and … |
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Thursday 5th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit and contributes to society should have the right to vote in local and parliamentary elections; regrets … |
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Monday 9th December Christine Jardine signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 40 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader … |
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Pro-democracy Campaigners: Arrests
50 speeches (6,133 words) Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Catherine West (Lab - Hornsey and Friern Barnet) Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) has also mentioned a particular incident to me in Edinburgh - Link to Speech |
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Budget: Scotland
127 speeches (14,718 words) Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Scotland Office Mentions: 1: Kirsty McNeill (LAB - Midlothian) Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) asked whether these were the choices that needed to be - Link to Speech |
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Workplace Pay Gaps
43 speeches (12,278 words) Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Education Mentions: 1: Dawn Butler (Lab - Brent East) Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) said that she wants to be alive to see the gap closed completely - Link to Speech |
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
86 speeches (42,521 words) 2nd reading Monday 6th January 2025 - Lords Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Lord Sharkey (LD - Life peer) university sector, but I want here to make some points about SMEs.My colleague in the Commons, Christine Jardine - Link to Speech |
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Fireworks: Sale and Use
77 speeches (22,120 words) Monday 9th December 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Justin Madders (Lab - Ellesmere Port and Bromborough) Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine), my hon. - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024
Report - 1st Report - Women's reproductive health conditions Women and Equalities Committee Found: Bolton North East) Natalie Fleet (Labour; Bolsover) Catherine Fookes (Labour; Monmouthshire) Christine Jardine |
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Jan. 08 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 8 January 2025 Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Jarvis Abtisam Mohamed Andy McDonald Peter Prinsley Lee Pitcher Adam Jogee Kim Johnson Christine Jardine |
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Jan. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 January 2025 Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Yasmin Qureshi Alex Sobel Josh Newbury Tony Vaughan Dr Beccy Cooper Adam Jogee Kim Johnson Christine Jardine |
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Dec. 09 2024
Report Stage Proceedings as at 9 December 2024 Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_NC2 Ben Maguire Lisa Smart Josh Babarinde Christine Jardine . |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 2 p.m. Women and Equalities Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Gendered Islamophobia View calendar |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025 2 p.m. Women and Equalities Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Community cohesion At 2:20pm: Oral evidence Dame Sara Khan - former Independent Adviser for Social Cohesion and Resilience for the UK Government, author of the Khan review View calendar |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 2 p.m. Women and Equalities Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Gendered Islamophobia At 2:20pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Shaista Gohir - Chief Executive Officer at Muslim Women's Network UK Dr Irene Zempi - Associate Professor in Criminology at Nottingham Trent University Raheel Mohammed - Director at Maslaha View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025 2 p.m. Women and Equalities Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 2 p.m. Women and Equalities Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Gendered Islamophobia At 2:20pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Shaista Gohir - CEO at Muslim Women's Network UK Dr Irene Zempi - Associate Professor in Criminology at Nottingham Trent University Raheel Mohammed - Director at Maslaah Allia Fredericks - Senior Project Manager at Muslim Girls Fence View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd January 2025 2 p.m. Women and Equalities Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Evidence base on the safety and effectiveness of puberty blockers At 2:20pm: Oral evidence Professor Gary Butler MD FRCPCH - Professor in Child and Adolescent Health (Honorary) UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health Professor Simona Giordano PhD - Professor in Bioethics, Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, University of Manchester Professor Ashley Grossman MD FRCP FMedSci - Emeritus Professor of Endocrinology, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford View calendar - Add to calendar |
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11 Dec 2024
Gendered Islamophobia Women and Equalities Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions This is a one off session examining issues around gendered Islamophobia. The session aims to understand the specific challenges facing Muslim women in the UK today. The session will examine the difficulties defining and agreeing on a definition of Islamophobia, the barriers women face reporting Islamophobia, and the ways gendered Islamophobia can be challenged. |