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Scheduled Event - 14 Apr 2026, 9:30 a.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Hidden credit liabilities and the role of the Financial Conduct Authority
MP: John McDonnell
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Transport Accessibility for Disabled People

"Like the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis), I am trying to represent my constituents in four debates today. There was a Spanish Catholic priest called Padre Pio, who was made a saint because of the miracle of appearing in two places at once. I have …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Transport Accessibility for Disabled People

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Gurkha Veterans

"The hon. Member for Tewkesbury (Cameron Thomas) prompted me to start reminiscing about 29 April 2009. I do not want to be patronising, but there is a moral message and lesson here for hon. Members in my party: on that day, there was a majority of 21 in favour of …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"I apologise; this is one of those days when multiple debates are going on, on each of which I have received representations from constituents, so I will have to speak and leave. The point my constituents have made to me is exactly as my hon. Friend sets out, which is …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Prison Officers: Mandatory Body Armour

"I declare an interest as an honorary life member of the Prison Officers Association. I also apologise as I am trying to represent my constituents in about four different debates today.

One of the issues that the POA has consistently raised is the nature of the people it is dealing …..."
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Written Question
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Reorganisation
Thursday 26th March 2026

Asked by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she is having with relevant trade unions on her Department’s reorganisation proposals; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The FCDO2030 reform programme is designed to ensure the department is able to rise to the challenges of a rapidly changing world, and a constrained fiscal environment. This is an unprecedented transformation, driven by the objective to become a more agile, technologically enabled organisation, focused on the UK's strategic priorities, including peace, stability and security in the Middle East. The FCDO remains in regular consultations with the Trade Union side on its reform proposals.

Written Question
Middle East: Research
Thursday 26th March 2026

Asked by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of proposed staff cuts of staff employed as research analysts in the Middle East, in the context of the developing situation in the countries impacted; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The FCDO2030 reform programme is designed to ensure the department is able to rise to the challenges of a rapidly changing world, and a constrained fiscal environment. This is an unprecedented transformation, driven by the objective to become a more agile, technologically enabled organisation, focused on the UK's strategic priorities, including peace, stability and security in the Middle East. The FCDO remains in regular consultations with the Trade Union side on its reform proposals.

Written Question
Thames Water: Public Consultation
Thursday 26th March 2026

Asked by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has held discussions with Ofwat on the form of public consultation on a deal for the control of Thames Water.

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

We are working closely with Ofwat, who is evaluating the consortium’s proposals for Thames Water, to ensure that the best interests of customers and the environment are protected.

Division Vote (Commons)
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
John McDonnell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 284 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 149