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Division Votes
9 Jun 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 86
9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 94 Noes - 297
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 149
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 279
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 266
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 271
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 144 Noes - 244
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 258
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 317
17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill (Allocation of Time) - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 94
8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 81 Noes - 266
15 Jun 2026 - Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: Revival - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 24 Noes - 37
16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 255
16 Jun 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 262 Noes - 86
16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context Hannah Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 246

Speeches
Hannah Spencer speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions Hannah Spencer contributed 1 speech (71 words) Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office
Hannah Spencer speeches from: Energy Costs Hannah Spencer contributed 5 speeches (1,360 words) Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Written Answers
Water Restoration Fund Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take legislative steps to make the Water Restoration Fund a long-term legal entity in the proposed Clean Water Bill. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The recipients of the Water Restoration Fund were announced in October 2025, with projects due to be completed by March 2028. The most recent tranche of water company fines, as announced alongside the White Paper in January, is being allocated to catchment partnerships, the Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines (WAMM) Programme. Further details on future tranches of water company announced in due course.
Local Housing Allowance: Older People Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Tuesday 9th June 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate he has made of the number of older private renters in receipt of Housing Benefit whose rent exceeds the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate; and what assessment he has made of the impact the extended freeze of LHA rates has had on these households. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Information on the number of older private renters in receipt of Housing Benefit, and if it covers rent (after application of Local Housing Allowance, reductions and deductions), is available on Stat-Xplore via the Housing Benefit official statistics. The information can be found in the Housing Benefit – Data from April 2018 dataset and is currently available to February 2026. https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/). The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed LHA rates and confirmed in his written ministerial statement on 26 November 2025 that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27. Renters facing a shortfall in meeting their housing costs can apply for discretionary support through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Housing Payments from local authorities in England. In Wales and Scotland Discretionary Housing Payments apply.
Taxis: Licensing Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Tuesday 9th June 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish the draft legislative steps she intends to take to reform of out-of-area taxi-licensing. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury Ministers and officials are engaging with the sector and other stakeholders to consider the reforms necessary to modernise taxi and private hire vehicle legislation to make everyday journeys safer, fairer and easier; strengthening public safety, removing barriers for disabled passengers, and reflecting how people travel today. A draft Bill for parliamentary scrutiny will be brought forward during this parliamentary session.
West Bank: Construction Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Tuesday 9th June 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister's Joint Statement on the situation in the West Bank: 22 May 2026, if she will (a) urgently send British diplomats to visit the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank with other Heads of Mission and (b) make it her policy to sanction any UK company or company operating in the UK that submits a construction tender to build on illegally settled land in the West Bank. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) On 3 June British diplomats visited the community in Khan al-Ahmar. We continue to follow developments in the West Bank closely. On the wider issue of illegal settlements, I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Oral Questions on 21 April.
Children: Poverty Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Poverty Strategy in the absence of statutory targets for reducing child poverty. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Our Child Poverty Strategy sets out the steps we are taking to reduce child poverty this Parliament, lifting 550,000 children out of poverty in 2029/30. These interventions are set to lead to the largest expected reduction in child poverty over a Parliament since comparable records began. The Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (Child Poverty Strategy: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - GOV.UK), published alongside the Strategy, sets out how progress will be assessed through a clear framework, including headline metrics on relative low income and deep material poverty, alongside a comprehensive programme of analysis and cross‑government working. Further details on our approach will follow in a baseline report this summer, alongside the latest statistics and evidence. The Government already has a statutory duty to publish poverty statistics annually and we also hold ourselves to account on our progress through the monitoring and evaluation arrangements we have put in place. This means that from this year and in future years, the progress we make is transparent for all.
Universities: Conditions of Employment Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has issued guidance to universities on the Employment Rights Act; and what steps she is taking to prevent university employers engaging in fire and rehire practices before January 2027. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Universities are autonomous institutions and, as such, like any other employer, are expected to comply with UK employment laws. The government has not issued specific guidance to universities on the Employment Rights Act, but clearly they should comply with it as they should any other law. The government does not have an intervening role with specific providers or in resolving disputes between providers and their staff. Providers are however expected to work with their staff to develop sustainable models that retain talent and expertise, and provide stability for the workforce and the institution.
Department for Education: Redundancy Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Monday 15th June 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will ensure no compulsory redundancies among staff who cannot relocate from her Department's offices which are closing. Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) The department is committed to supporting colleagues affected by the closure of six office locations and have developed a package of mitigations to support those affected, resulting in the majority of colleagues accepting moves to one of our remaining eight nationally based offices. We continue to work with all staff to reach a workable solution with the aim to avoid compulsory redundancies wherever possible.
Poultry: Ammonia Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his plan for a Poultry Sector Growth Plan, what assessment he has made of the potential health risks of air pollution linked to ammonia emissions from poultry facilities. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Ammonia from poultry farms contributes to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution concentrations across the country. The precise contribution is difficult to assess and will vary according to the prevailing weather conditions and other sources of PM2.5. Long term exposure to fine particulate matter is associated with a number of serious health conditions. Intensive poultry farms with a capacity of 40,000 poultry places or more require a permit under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, to control their emissions into the environment.

Written Answers

Water Restoration Fund
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Wednesday 10th June 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take legislative steps to make the Water Restoration Fund a long-term legal entity in the proposed Clean Water Bill.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The recipients of the Water Restoration Fund were announced in October 2025, with projects due to be completed by March 2028.

The most recent tranche of water company fines, as announced alongside the White Paper in January, is being allocated to catchment partnerships, the Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines (WAMM) Programme. Further details on future tranches of water company announced in due course.

Local Housing Allowance: Older People
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Tuesday 9th June 2026

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate he has made of the number of older private renters in receipt of Housing Benefit whose rent exceeds the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate; and what assessment he has made of the impact the extended freeze of LHA rates has had on these households.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

Information on the number of older private renters in receipt of Housing Benefit, and if it covers rent (after application of Local Housing Allowance, reductions and deductions), is available on Stat-Xplore via the Housing Benefit official statistics. The information can be found in the Housing Benefit – Data from April 2018 dataset and is currently available to February 2026. https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/).

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed LHA rates and confirmed in his written ministerial statement on 26 November 2025 that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27.

Renters facing a shortfall in meeting their housing costs can apply for discretionary support through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Housing Payments from local authorities in England. In Wales and Scotland Discretionary Housing Payments apply.

Taxis: Licensing
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Tuesday 9th June 2026

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish the draft legislative steps she intends to take to reform of out-of-area taxi-licensing.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury

Ministers and officials are engaging with the sector and other stakeholders to consider the reforms necessary to modernise taxi and private hire vehicle legislation to make everyday journeys safer, fairer and easier; strengthening public safety, removing barriers for disabled passengers, and reflecting how people travel today. A draft Bill for parliamentary scrutiny will be brought forward during this parliamentary session.

West Bank: Construction
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Tuesday 9th June 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister's Joint Statement on the situation in the West Bank: 22 May 2026, if she will (a) urgently send British diplomats to visit the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank with other Heads of Mission and (b) make it her policy to sanction any UK company or company operating in the UK that submits a construction tender to build on illegally settled land in the West Bank.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

On 3 June British diplomats visited the community in Khan al-Ahmar. We continue to follow developments in the West Bank closely. On the wider issue of illegal settlements, I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Oral Questions on 21 April.

Children: Poverty
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Tuesday 16th June 2026

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Poverty Strategy in the absence of statutory targets for reducing child poverty.

Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

Our Child Poverty Strategy sets out the steps we are taking to reduce child poverty this Parliament, lifting 550,000 children out of poverty in 2029/30. These interventions are set to lead to the largest expected reduction in child poverty over a Parliament since comparable records began.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (Child Poverty Strategy: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - GOV.UK), published alongside the Strategy, sets out how progress will be assessed through a clear framework, including headline metrics on relative low income and deep material poverty, alongside a comprehensive programme of analysis and cross‑government working. Further details on our approach will follow in a baseline report this summer, alongside the latest statistics and evidence.

The Government already has a statutory duty to publish poverty statistics annually and we also hold ourselves to account on our progress through the monitoring and evaluation arrangements we have put in place. This means that from this year and in future years, the progress we make is transparent for all.

Universities: Conditions of Employment
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Tuesday 16th June 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has issued guidance to universities on the Employment Rights Act; and what steps she is taking to prevent university employers engaging in fire and rehire practices before January 2027.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Universities are autonomous institutions and, as such, like any other employer, are expected to comply with UK employment laws. The government has not issued specific guidance to universities on the Employment Rights Act, but clearly they should comply with it as they should any other law.

The government does not have an intervening role with specific providers or in resolving disputes between providers and their staff. Providers are however expected to work with their staff to develop sustainable models that retain talent and expertise, and provide stability for the workforce and the institution.

Department for Education: Redundancy
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Monday 15th June 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will ensure no compulsory redundancies among staff who cannot relocate from her Department's offices which are closing.

Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)

The department is committed to supporting colleagues affected by the closure of six office locations and have developed a package of mitigations to support those affected, resulting in the majority of colleagues accepting moves to one of our remaining eight nationally based offices. We continue to work with all staff to reach a workable solution with the aim to avoid compulsory redundancies wherever possible.

Poultry: Ammonia
Asked by: Hannah Spencer (Green Party - Gorton and Denton)
Wednesday 10th June 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his plan for a Poultry Sector Growth Plan, what assessment he has made of the potential health risks of air pollution linked to ammonia emissions from poultry facilities.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Ammonia from poultry farms contributes to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution concentrations across the country. The precise contribution is difficult to assess and will vary according to the prevailing weather conditions and other sources of PM2.5. Long term exposure to fine particulate matter is associated with a number of serious health conditions. Intensive poultry farms with a capacity of 40,000 poultry places or more require a permit under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, to control their emissions into the environment.

Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 25th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Deaths of humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House is appalled by the deaths of two humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid, killed in a Russian missile strike while carrying out de-mining work in Ukraine; notes that humanitarian workers are protected under international law; condemns this unconscionable attack and Russia's continued aggression against the Ukrainian people; …
Wednesday 1st July Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Tent of Nations Nassar family farm 8 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House notes the long-standing legal efforts of the Nassar family to protect and re-register their family farm, known as Tent of Nations, located south-west of Bethlehem in Area C of the occupied West Bank; recognises the farm’s educational, ecological and peace-building work, including its activities with local women …
Wednesday 1st July Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Accountability of the Judicial Appointments Commission and protection of press freedom 7 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is deeply concerned that the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) sought to recover more than £14,000 in legal costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury after he challenged its refusal to disclose information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act; agrees with the National Union of Journalists that the legally …
Wednesday 1st July Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure; …
Tuesday 30th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Improving access to elected office for disabled candidates 25 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that disabled people are able to participate fully in democratic life and contest elections on an equal basis with others; notes that disabled candidates can experience significant additional costs when seeking election, including for accessible transport, communication support, personal assistance and adapted …
Monday 29th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Technology companies and crimes against Palestinians 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes growing calls to end contracts with companies such as Palantir, Cisco and Oracle which are supplying technology used by Israel in its crimes against Palestinians; further notes that such technologies for mass surveillance enable arbitrary arrest and rights abuses against Palestinians in detention, and that technologies …
Monday 29th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Migratory birds 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire) That this House, during negotiations around UK/EU reset, calls for stronger international cooperation and enforcement, around the illegal shooting of significant numbers of migratory birds during Spring migration through European countries, such as Malta, which sits on a major flyway between Europe and Africa and provides passage for UK bird …
Monday 29th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders (No. 2) 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 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 …
Monday 29th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Arrest of Dr Mazen Al-Rantisi and Israeli action against Palestinian civil society 25 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House notes with grave concern the arrest of Dr Mazen Al Rantisi, a 71 year old Palestinian physician, in a pre-dawn raid on his home in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank; recognises his longstanding role as a provider of care to low income Palestinians, including waiving fees, …
Thursday 25th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2026 Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North) This House congratulates the success of the Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 which recently took place in Toryglen Football Centre in Glasgow; commends the organisers, Glasgow Afghan United, on a successful event that included teams of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local players from more than 50 countries who came …
Monday 29th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2026 Toxicity testing on animals 18 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House acknowledges the terrible pain, suffering, distress, lasting harm and death suffered by animals subject to toxicity testing; notes that, under generic service licences, the substance being tested is unknown to those authorising the testing; further notes that the harrowing suffering of many animals subjected to toxicity testing …
Tuesday 23rd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Working in high temperatures 24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves being experienced in the UK, as a result of man-made climate change; notes that surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that whereas the law specifies …
Tuesday 23rd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Close season for hare shooting 17 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern that the brown hare is the only game species in England and Wales without a statutory close season, leaving pregnant does and nursing mothers liable to be shot during the breeding season and their leverets to starve; recognises that hares are sentient animals capable …
Tuesday 23rd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 South Yemen 17 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East) That this House expresses grave concern at reports of violence against peaceful Southern protesters in Aden, Shabwa and Hadramaut who are demonstrating for their political rights and the principle of self-determination and their support for the Southern transitional council; condemns the killing, injury and arbitrary detention of protesters and activists; …
Tuesday 23rd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Western Sahara 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Your Party - Islington North) That this House affirms the right of the Saharawi people of Western Sahara to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions and international law; expresses concern at the continued occupation by Morocco and at the many human rights abuses documented; calls on the Government to use its position on the …
Monday 22nd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Food prices 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the lagging inflationary impact arising from the US President's reckless conflict with Iran which experts will predict will see food prices escalate considerably over the coming months; welcomes the increasing political attention being paid to the need for action to protect communities from the …
Monday 22nd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Civil Service Pension Scheme 26 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes that thousands of retired civil servants are facing financial hardship and distress, after pensions and lump sum payments failed to arrive on time; believes these delays have been deeply distressing for the individuals and families affected and that they should be compensated in recognition of this; …
Monday 22nd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 BBC jobs and public service broadcasting 10 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern at the BBC's announcement of significant job losses and the closure of a number of longstanding news and current affairs programmes; recognises the BBC's unique role as a publicly funded broadcaster with obligations of impartiality, universality and public service; further expresses concern that continued …
Monday 22nd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Postural Tachycardia Syndrome 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome is a common, multisystem, long term condition that often causes severe disability in young people, in some cases leaving people housebound or bed-ridden and unable to access education or work; further notes that despite being a complex condition amenable to treatment there …
Monday 22nd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Public sector communications, decentralised platforms and local journalism 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House believes that no member of the public should be required to hold an account with a single commercial platform in order to receive public information; notes that government departments, public services and other parts of the public estate continue to rely heavily on X, Facebook, and similar …
Thursday 18th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Potential merits of a Business, Human Rights and Environment Bill and supply chain accountability 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House notes the vital work of Friends of the Earth in campaigning against human rights abuses and environmental harms in global supply chains providing everyday goods and services in the UK, including modern slavery, suppression of trade union rights, and deforestation linked to commodities such as timber and …
Thursday 18th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Domestic abuse and the FIFA World Cup 19 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes that instances of domestic abuse will increase during this FIFA World Cup and that many women will be watching the games with fear, concerned for their safety and that of their children when the final whistle blows; recognises that the behaviours accompanying such major sporting tournaments …
Thursday 18th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 HPV vaccine 15 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House welcomes the publication of recent Cancer Research UK funded findings in The Lancet demonstrating the significant success of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in reducing rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases; recognises that the widespread uptake of the vaccine has led to substantial public …
Thursday 18th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, recognising the rich cultural heritage, histories and contributions of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across the UK; notes the significant inequalities these communities continue to face, including high rates of school exclusion, discrimination in spatial planning and planning enforcement, and …
Tuesday 23rd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands 19 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House condemns the grindadráp or Grind in the Faroe Islands, where pods of dolphins are driven into bays by small boats and slaughtered by hand; notes with concern that more than 1,000 cetaceans were killed in 2025, including juveniles and pregnant females; further notes that this practice is …
Tuesday 23rd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Approval of teplizumab for Type 1 diabetes on the NHS 18 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House welcomes the approval of teplizumab, also known as Tzield, for use on the NHS in England and Wales as a treatment capable of delaying the onset of Type 1 diabetes by up to three years; recognises this as a landmark breakthrough for the Type 1 diabetes community, …
Wednesday 24th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2026 Ownership and regulation of water 26 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House believes that the ownership and regulation of water across the UK needs a fundamental reset following the disaster of privatisation and the failures following from regulatory capture; calls for the whole sector to be brought under public ownership with effective regulation established; further believes such action is …
Wednesday 24th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Resuscitation Council UK’s Check Your Defib Week 8 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Connor Naismith (Labour - Crewe and Nantwich) That this House recognises the importance of Resuscitation Council UK’s Check Your Defib Week, which took place from 15 to 21 June 2026; notes that the campaign encouraged individuals, organisations and communities to ensure that publicly accessible defibrillators are properly maintained, registered and ready for use in an emergency; further …
Monday 22nd June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 10 year anniversary of the Brexit referendum 3 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House believes that successive governments failed to tackle serious inequality in the years leading to the 2016 Brexit referendum; further believes that, a decade on, Brexit has failed to reduce inequality, has been profoundly damaging and that there's now a growing consensus in favour of a closer relationship …
Tuesday 16th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2026 Russian bombing of the monastery at Kyiv Pecherska Lavra 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House condemns Russia's horrific bombing of the monastery at Kyiv Pecherska Lavra, and recognises that this is another Russian war crime in its illegal war against Ukraine; sends our thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine and commends their bravery in the face of continued Russian aggression; …
Wednesday 17th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2026 Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation 32 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient …
Wednesday 17th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2026 Public ownership of Thames Water 21 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House condemns the failed experiment of water privatisation, which has led to soaring bills, decades of poor service and the pollution of waterways; recognises the Government's objection to a £10 billion rescue proposal for Thames Water and its belief this would place an undue burden on consumers; notes …
Tuesday 16th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2026 Wellbeing support for fire and rescue services 30 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House recognises the immense physical, emotional and psychological demands placed upon firefighters and fire control staff across the United Kingdom; notes concerns regarding the inconsistent provision of mental health support across fire and rescue services; acknowledges the evidence that firefighters are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents, high levels …
Monday 15th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2026 Free court transcripts 37 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House believes victims of crime must have full and fair access to justice; notes that many victims are unable to attend the entirety of hearings or trials and that court proceedings can be complex and difficult to follow; considers it unacceptable that victims are charged thousands of pounds …
Thursday 11th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2026 Discrimination and exclusion in football 18 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shortly …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Future of GP services in England 16 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes the British Medical Association GP Committee for England's decision to ballot GPs on a Plan B, or an alternative strategy for general practice, allowing GPs greater freedom to provide private services to their patients, following the passing of a resolution at UK LMC Conference that called …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Touring artists mobility arrangements 38 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Palestinian children in Israeli military detention 28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Palestinian children in military courts which lack fundamental …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Orgreave Inquiry 35 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the establishment of the Orgreave Inquiry into the events surrounding the policing of the miners’ strike at Orgreave on 18 June 1984; recognises the profound significance of this decision for former miners, their families and coalfield communities across the UK; notes that, more than four decades …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 32 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU 37 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th June 2026 King's Guard's real fur bearskin caps 9 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House expresses its concern that the ceremonial bearskin caps worn by members of the armed forces, most notably at events such as the upcoming annual Trooping the Colour parade, involve the unnecessary slaughter of black bears; acknowledges the dedicated efforts of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals …
Tuesday 9th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Amendment of the Law Motions for Finance Bills 13 signatures (Most recent: 24 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House regrets that the use of an Amendment of the Law Motion has not been included in Budget Resolutions since 2017; notes that this represents a departure from established parliamentary practice; further notes that this has constrained the House’s ability to determine, through amendment, the full scope of …
Monday 8th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Death sentences in Iran 13 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) This House notes that the individuals listed below are currently facing the death penalty or have been sentenced to death following judicial processes that international observers, including the UN, have repeatedly exposed as failing to meet minimum standards of due process and fair trials; and urges the Government to issue …
Monday 8th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence 34 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes with concern the increasing number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who are being issued with penalty notices or prosecuted in the magistrates' courts for their child's absence from school; recognises that for many such children, attendance difficulties arise from unmet special …
Monday 8th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Rosebank oil field 32 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House recognises that the UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is underway, as North Sea reserves decline and the climate imperative intensifies; notes that geopolitical instability is highlighting how the UK’s continued reliance on oil and gas leaves households and businesses exposed to global price shocks; …
Monday 8th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Communications blackout and human rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir 46 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses grave concern at reports of communications blackout, lockdown measures, mass arrests, and raids in Azad Jammu and Kashmir; condemns any excessive or unlawful use of force against peaceful protesters, and civil society representatives; notes with alarm the distress caused to British Kashmiris and others in the …
Monday 8th June Hannah Spencer signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Parliament Education and Engagement Outreach Service 46 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House recognises the Parliamentary outreach service delivers in-person democratic engagement workshops to audiences in schools, colleges and adult community settings; acknowledges the work of the outreach team in engaging with disadvantaged and hard to reach audiences across the regions and nations of the UK; welcomes the outreach team’s …

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Parliamentary Debates
Steel Tariffs 95 speeches (10,441 words) Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Chris McDonald (Lab - Stockton North) First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)Andrew George, supported by Mr Clive Betts, Gideon Amos, Hannah Spencer - Link to Speech
Legacy of Jo Cox 107 speeches (34,968 words) Thursday 11th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Zubir Ahmed (Lab - Glasgow South West) Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer), who is absent today—to go and partake in Jo’s beer. - Link to Speech
Energy Costs 25 speeches (4,180 words) Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Mentions: 1: Esther McVey (Con - Tatton) I will call Hannah Spencer to move the motion and then I will call the Minister to respond. - Link to Speech 2: Martin McCluskey (Lab - Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West) Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) for securing the debate, and I congratulate her on her - Link to Speech 3: Susan Murray (LD - Mid Dunbartonshire) Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) is right to call for more affordable energy. - Link to Speech 4: Mike Reader (Lab - Northampton South) Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) referred to retrofitting in her speech, and the Minister - Link to Speech

Petitions
End drinking culture in parliament Petition Rejected - 15 Signatures Hannah Spencer recently highlighted the drinking culture which exists in Parliament. For most people, drinking at work is a sacking offence. It is worrying to think that important decisions are being made by intoxicated MPs. We need a change in the rules to end drinking at work for MPs This petition was rejected on 16th Jun 2026 as it duplicates an existing petition Found: Hannah Spencer recently highlighted the drinking culture which exists in Parliament.

Petitions

End drinking culture in parliament
Petition Rejected - 15 Signatures

Hannah Spencer recently highlighted the drinking culture which exists in Parliament.

For most people, drinking at work is a sacking offence.

It is worrying to think that important decisions are being made by intoxicated MPs. We need a change in the rules to end drinking at work for MPs

This petition was rejected on 16th Jun 2026 as it duplicates an existing petition

Found: Hannah Spencer recently highlighted the drinking culture which exists in Parliament.