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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Combat Sports for Children: Safeguarding

"Alex died following an unsanctioned exhibition kickboxing match at a gym in Wigan. That means it was not sanctioned by any national governing body and fell outside the jurisdiction of Kickboxing GB—the only organisation for the sport in the UK that is officially recognised by both Sport England and the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Combat Sports for Children: Safeguarding

"I am grateful to the hon. Member for being here tonight, and I know that the family will be grateful for the interest he has shown. I will go on to talk about the lack of regulation and what the family are calling for.

I know that the family would …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Combat Sports for Children: Safeguarding

"I thank the Minister and the Secretary of State, who has been up to see the family in the Gallery this evening and who will meet them next week. I know the family and the solicitors, Leigh Day, will be incredibly grateful for the thorough response the Minister has given …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Combat Sports for Children: Safeguarding

"I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this debate on safeguarding children in combat sports. I do so with a heavy heart and a profound sense of responsibility, because today I speak for a young constituent who can no longer speak for himself.

Alex Eastwood was just 15 years …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Dan Carden (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 331 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 98
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Dan Carden (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 338 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 346
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Dan Carden (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 333 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 338
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Dan Carden (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 336 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 340
Written Question
Offences against Children: Inquiries
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Asked by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that the national inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation is (a) independent and (b) led by survivors.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

As previously announced, the national inquiry will be established as an independent statutory inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005. While the Chair will determine the inquiry’s conduct and procedures, the Government remains firmly committed to placing victims and survivors at its heart. Further details, including the Terms of Reference, will be published in due course.

Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jul 2025 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Dan Carden (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 326 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168