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Scheduled Event - Thursday 20th November - Add to calendar
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Commons - Backbench Business - Main Chamber
Debate on a motion on the subject of International Men’s Day
MP: Josh Newbury
Division Vote (Commons)
19 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Josh Newbury (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 306 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 92
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 19 Nov 2025
Suicide: Reducing the Stigma

"It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) for securing the debate, and I thank hon. Members for their powerful speeches and interventions.

I start by wishing everybody a happy International Men’s Day. It is a …..."
Josh Newbury - View Speech

View all Josh Newbury (Lab - Cannock Chase) contributions to the debate on: Suicide: Reducing the Stigma
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Land Use Change: Food Security

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank my constituency neighbour, the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton), for securing this debate on an issue that sits right at the heart of our nation’s resilience. This is a real area of interest for me, …..."
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View all Josh Newbury (Lab - Cannock Chase) contributions to the debate on: Land Use Change: Food Security
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Nov 2025 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Josh Newbury (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 311 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 327
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Nov 2025 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Josh Newbury (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 310 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 105
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Nov 2025
Illegal Waste: Organised Crime

"My constituency is on the edge of the west midlands conurbation, and has plenty of country lanes and quiet beauty spots. Communities in my constituency, and particularly in my home village of Norton Canes, know all too well the impact of fly-tipping and organised waste crime. We Labour Members have …..."
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View all Josh Newbury (Lab - Cannock Chase) contributions to the debate on: Illegal Waste: Organised Crime
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Nov 2025 - Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill - View Vote Context
Josh Newbury (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 305 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 318
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Nov 2025 - Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill - View Vote Context
Josh Newbury (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 318
Written Question
Plants: Sales
Wednesday 12th November 2025

Asked by: Josh Newbury (Labour - Cannock Chase)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of rhododendron sales on woodland (a) management and (b) restoration.

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

Defra has not conducted a formal assessment specifically regarding the impact of rhododendron sales on woodland management or restoration. However, the Department recognises that Rhododendron ponticum is a highly invasive non-native species that poses a serious threat to woodland ecosystems. Its dense growth suppresses native vegetation, inhibits natural regeneration, and acts as a host for Phytophthora ramorum, a tree disease that affects a wide range of species. These ecological impacts significantly complicate woodland management and restoration efforts.

To support woodland owners in controlling and removing rhododendron, Defra provides funding through the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme, specifically the SB6: Rhododendron Control capital item. This offers payments of up to £5,500 per hectare, depending on site conditions, to cover the cost of cutting, treating, and disposing of rhododendron. Applicants must submit a management plan and follow strict protocols to prevent regrowth and disease spread.