Information between 15th January 2026 - 25th January 2026
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21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds 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 - 195 Noes - 317 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326 |
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Crematoriums: Green Belt
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 15th January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to review the legality of developing crematoria on Green Belt land; and what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the current planning framework governing such developments. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government is currently consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that includes clearer, ‘rules based’ policies for decision-making and plan-making. Proposed Green Belt policy is set out in Chapter 13 of the consultation which can be found on gov.uk here. A proposal to build a crematorium would be assessed by the relevant local planning authority in the light of all material considerations, including the NPPF, relevant development plan policies and any specific land-use impacts associated with the proposal. The consultation will remain open for responses until 10 March 2026. |
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Maternity Services: Staff
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 15th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made in implementing workforce recommendations from the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce; and what measures are being taken to help tackle (a) midwife burnout and (b) midwifes working too many hours at maternity services serving Maidenhead constituents. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The health and wellbeing of our National Health Service staff, including midwives, is a top priority. The independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, chaired by Baroness Amos, is expected to publish findings in the Spring. My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, will chair the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce to address the recommendations and develop a new national action plan to drive improvements across maternity and neonatal care. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will work with the Social Partnership Forum to introduce a new set of staff standards for modern employment. It is for local NHS trusts to determine what working patterns may be required to meet local service needs in the interest of patients, considering the provisions set out in the Working Time Regulations 1998. |
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Stamp Duty Land Tax
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 15th January 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government will exempt leaseholders in unmortgageable properties from the higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax when purchasing alternative accommodation. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The circumstances under which higher Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates must be paid in respect of additional property purchases, as well as information on the availability of reliefs and refunds, is available on gov.uk: Higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax - GOV.UK
If the previous main home is sold or given away within three years of the purchase of the additional home, an application can be made for a refund of the higher SDLT rate part of the bill.
HMRC are able to consider exceptional circumstances and extend the period a refund is available for, if the three-year period is insufficient to sell or give away the previous main home. The Government is not considering further exemptions at this time.
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Cybercrime: Costs
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of cyber attacks in 2025. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to UIN 102698. |
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Trade Agreements: Canada
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress he has made on implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership provisions to facilitate UK-Canada trade; and whether his Department has identified any specific sectors where Canadian exporters continue to face non-tariff barriers when trading with the UK. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) Businesses will benefit from better trade terms with Canada once they ratify our CPTPP accession, which should happen later this year. Canada began its ratification legislative process last September, and it is making good progress through their Parliament. My Department is helping businesses take advantage of the opportunities offered by CPTPP through engagement, guidance, and practical support, and we will share detailed guidance on Canada at entry into force. The Government will continue to work with our Canadian counterparts to reduce barriers and enable businesses in both countries to reap the benefits offered by CPTPP. |
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Cybersecurity: Tax Allowances
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to introduce tax incentives for businesses to upgrade their cyber security infrastructure. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The government is committed to strengthening cyber security across the UK. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides a range of tools, guidance and support to businesses to improve their cyber security. At last year's Spending Review, the government increased the Single Intelligence Account's budget by £1 billion over the Spending Review period, which funds the critical cybersecurity work conducted by NCSC.
The existing tax regime already provides relief for IT and digital expenditure. Day-to-day IT costs are deductible at 100% rate as revenue expenditure. Longer-term investments may qualify for capital allowances, including full expensing and the Annual Investment Allowance, which provide 100% relief over the costs in the year of expenditure, or the Intangibles Fixed Assets regime, which also provides 100% relief over time. The Government keeps all taxes under review. |
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-pacific Partnership: Canada
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the types of trade barriers faced by Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises when exporting to the UK; and what steps his Department is taking to reduce regulatory and customs friction for Canadian exporters following the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) My Department is committed to supporting British exporters, including by ensuring they can trade under CPTPP terms with Canada as soon as possible. UK businesses will benefit from the CPTPP Customs Chapter, which promotes efficient, consistent, transparent, and predictable customs procedures, while also allowing Parties to maintain effective customs control. CPTPP members have also committed to updating and enhancing the customs Chapter, as set out within the General Review Report in the CPTPP Ministerial Joint Statement, November 2025. These enhancements will apply to the UK-Canada relationship once CPTPP enters into force between our countries, which should be later this year. |
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Overseas Trade: Canada
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps will be taken to implement the recommendations of the UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) In line with the commitment made between our Prime Ministers in June 2025, the UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group met over the course of last year in order to identify ways in which the UK and Canada can deepen cooperation, tackle market access barriers and grow our bilateral trading relationship, which was worth £30bn in the 12 months to June 2025. The Working Group has identified a number of priority bilateral workstreams for 2026, including updating the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement’s Rules of Origin, and deepening cooperation on critical minerals, carbon border measures, economic security, and defence procurement and trade. The joint report for Prime Ministers itself is subject to ongoing discussions with the Government of Canada, and will be finalised in due course. |
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Overseas Trade: Canada
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he will publish the findings of the UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) In line with the commitment made between our Prime Ministers in June 2025, the UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group met over the course of last year in order to identify ways in which the UK and Canada can deepen cooperation, tackle market access barriers and grow our bilateral trading relationship, which was worth £30bn in the 12 months to June 2025. The Working Group has identified a number of priority bilateral workstreams for 2026, including updating the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement’s Rules of Origin, and deepening cooperation on critical minerals, carbon border measures, economic security, and defence procurement and trade. The joint report for Prime Ministers itself is subject to ongoing discussions with the Government of Canada, and will be finalised in due course. |
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Overseas Trade: Canada
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the current status is of the report of the UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) In line with the commitment made between our Prime Ministers in June 2025, the UK-Canada Economic and Trade Working Group met over the course of last year in order to identify ways in which the UK and Canada can deepen cooperation, tackle market access barriers and grow our bilateral trading relationship, which was worth £30bn in the 12 months to June 2025 . The Working Group has identified a number of priority bilateral workstreams for 2026, including updating the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement’s Rules of Origin, and deepening cooperation on critical minerals, carbon border measures, economic security, and defence procurement and trade. The joint report for Prime Ministers itself is subject to ongoing discussions with the Government of Canada, and will be finalised in due course. |
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Automatic Number Plate Recognition
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many instances of ANPR failure linked to tampered or unreadable number plates have been recorded by (a) police forces and (b) National Highways in the past three years. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury The Government does not collect data on instances of ANPR failure recorded by police forces.
National Highways (NH) holds data from 27 July 2023 onwards with regard to the Dartford Crossing, since the introduction of the new Dart Charge service. As part of NH’s administration of the Dart Charge service ANPR monitors all vehicles which make the crossing on this route. A very small proportion of crossings cannot be charged due to a range of factors, including environmental conditions, dirt on number plates, or deliberate obscuring or tampering. |
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Cybercrime
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate she has made of the cost of cyber attacks to the economy in 2025. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) In November 2025, the government published a set of independent research reports quantifying the impact of cyber attacks on the UK economy. These reports demonstrate the scale of the potential cost of cyber attacks to UK businesses, with KPMG’s report Economic Modelling of Sector Specific Costings of Cyber Attacks estimating the average cost of a significant cyber attack for an individual business in the UK to be almost £195,000. Scaled to an annual UK cost to businesses, this amounts to an estimated £14.7 billion. The Government has developed tools for businesses to protect themselves, including:
The Government is also taking further action to protect the economy. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will boost our cyber defences and better protect our essential services. This year, we will publish a new National Cyber Action Plan setting out how Government will respond to the cyber threat and work with industry to raise resilience across the economy. |
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Semiconductors: Supply Chains
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 20th January 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to reduce UK reliance on concentrated semiconductor supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The semiconductor industry has complex global supply chains. As part of the Industrial Strategy’s Digital and Technologies Sector Plan, the Government is taking measures to foster growth of the UK semiconductor sector where it is strong, enhance national security and strengthen supply chain resilience. Given the global nature of semiconductor supply chains, the UK is also building resilience through collaborating with a wide range of international partners, both bilaterally and through fora such as the OECD Semiconductor Informal Exchange Network and the G7 Semiconductor Point of Contact Group. |
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Semiconductors
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 20th January 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what consideration her Department has given to the potential merits of competition policy measures to prevent the monopolisation of semiconductor components by large technology companies. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Government recognises the importance of semiconductor technologies for UK growth and security, as outlined in the Industrial Strategy Digital & Technologies Sector Plan. The Competition and Markets Authority is responsible for investigating anti-competitive practices. Any concerns regarding anti-competitive conduct can be raised directly with the CMA. |
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Semiconductors: Prices
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 20th January 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of memory chip shortages on consumer technology prices. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) No specific assessment has been made of the potential impact of memory chip shortages on consumer technology prices, but the Government continues to regularly engage with businesses to understand supply chain challenges. The Government is also working closely with international partners to develop shared approaches and solutions that improve global semiconductor supply chain resilience. |
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Driving Tests: Horse Riding
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to incorporate equestrian safety guidance into the driving theory test. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury The Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVSA) driver theory test already contains questions relating to equestrian safety, and has done for many years. DVSA has recognised the need to promote the recognition of hazards by drivers when sharing the road with horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles. These are well represented within the hazard perception part of the test, a CGI video test which requires candidates to identify developing hazards on the road in good time. Both the multiple choice and hazard perception parts of the theory test are continually being updated and added to, with one of the focuses being on vulnerable road users such as horse riders. |
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State Retirement Pensions: Women
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what criteria his Department is using to assess the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's compensation recommendations for women born in the 1950s affected by State Pension age changes; and whether he will publish the full methodology and evidence considered before announcing his final decision. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) The Secretary of State announced in his oral statement of 11 November 2025 that we will retake the decision made in December 2024 as it relates to the communications on State Pension age. Retaking the decision should not be taken as an indication that Government will necessarily decide that it should award financial redress.
The process to retake the decision is underway and it is important that we give this full and proper consideration. We will update Parliament on the decision as soon as a conclusion is reached and on 2 December 2025 we committed to re-take the decision within three months. |
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State Retirement Pensions: Women
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress has been made on the review of compensation for women born in the 1950s affected by State Pension age changes; and when the review will conclude. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) The Secretary of State announced in his oral statement of 11 November 2025 that we will retake the decision made in December 2024 as it relates to the communications on State Pension age. Retaking the decision should not be taken as an indication that Government will necessarily decide that it should award financial redress.
The process to retake the decision is underway and it is important that we give this full and proper consideration. We will update Parliament on the decision as soon as a conclusion is reached and on 2 December 2025 we committed to re-take the decision within three months. |
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Roads: Safety
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to introduce a national awareness campaign as part of the new Road Safety Strategy. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users.
This will include paid campaign activity to raise awareness of any potential significant changes to road safety legislation, with the introduction of these potential changes also supported by wider communications including via DfT social channels and GOV.UK, media engagement and partner and stakeholder networks.
As our road environment and technologies evolve, providing education for all road users throughout their lifetime is vital to improving road safety. As announced in the strategy to support a Lifelong Learning approach in the UK, the Government will publish for the first time national guidance on the development and delivery of road safety education, training and publicity. Alongside this, the Government will publish a manual to support the implementation of a Lifelong Learning approach for road safety. |
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Tuesday 20th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 6th February 2026 Harm caused by exposure to sodium valproate 11 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House recognises the severe and avoidable harm caused to individuals and families by exposure to sodium valproate; notes the findings of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review First Do No Harm (2020), which identified serious failures in the regulation and prescribing of sodium valproate; further notes … |
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Monday 26th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 5th February 2026 Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands 14 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House condemns the grindadráp (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 largely … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 5th February 2026 Stamp Duty liability for periodic tenancies 13 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes that periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act could become liable for stamp duty; notes with concern that this will mean hundreds of thousands of tenants have to pay stamp duty over the next few years; recognises that renters were neglected by the former Government who … |
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Wednesday 4th February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th February 2026 World Cancer Day and breast cancer 21 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House marks World Cancer Day by recognising the urgent need to improve the early detection of breast cancer in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25 to 49 years; further notes that breast cancer … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Artificial Intelligence chatbots 22 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes the rapid advancement and accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots by both adults and children; further notes that many AI chatbots provide human-like responses and are designed to encourage emotional connection, friendship and intimacy; expresses concern that such chatbots are not required to clearly and … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Flooding as a result of Storm Chandra 12 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the unprecedented impact of Storm Chandra on Somerset and the South West; expresses alarm that 50 properties have been flooded in the area, with more homes being evacuated due to further risk of flooding; recognises that Somerset is particularly vulnerable to flooding with low … |
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Monday 2nd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Signing of the Hamburg Declaration 23 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House marks the signing of the Hamburg Declaration, a clean energy pact with Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands, which offers the opportunity for the development of the North Sea as a regional, shared, clean energy hub, and an opportunity to addressing energy affordability; recognises that the UK … |
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Monday 2nd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House notes with concern the drop in the number of public toilets, which the British Toilet Association estimates as a decrease of 40% in the last 25 years; recognises, that when mapped onto an increasing population, that equates to roughly one public toilet for every 17,200 people, with … |
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Tuesday 6th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 63 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their … |
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Monday 2nd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 24 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked … |
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Monday 2nd February Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks World Cancer Day; recognises the almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK; further recognises that cancer remains the biggest overall cause of death for people in the UK; highlights the previous Conservative Government broke its promise on a 10 year cancer plan that … |
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Wednesday 21st January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 2nd February 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates N-Fest in Newbury on its charitable work and community engagement in 2025; recognises the hard work and dedication of the organisers of N-Fest, which has been running since 2004, previously known as Newbury Real Ale Festival, and consistently delivers a successful event for spectators and performers … |
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Tuesday 27th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 2nd February 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House praises Nicole Brooks for creating West Berkshire’s empty chairs loneliness group; notes the importance of such community initiatives, which invite people to sit together at pub tables so that no one has to sit alone; congratulates Nicole on establishing the group in Newbury, with events to be … |
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Wednesday 28th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd February 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House congratulates local communities which came together to support each other during the January storms; recognises however that the storms exposed weaknesses in and that lessons should be learned by in respect of emergency and resilience plans, including the Met Office’s late declaration of the Red Alert prior … |
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Tuesday 20th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 29th January 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 30 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Tuesday 27th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th January 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House notes with deep concern that Ospreys, Wales’ most successful professional rugby team may cease to exist as part of the Welsh Rugby Union’s intention to sell Cardiff to Y11 Sport & Media; further notes that this is the latest in a string of mismanagement from the Welsh … |
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Thursday 22nd January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17 year olds … |
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Tuesday 27th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th January 2026 50 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be … |
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Tuesday 27th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th January 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern that in 2024 over 3,000 road incidents involving horses were recorded by the British Horse Society; further notes with concern that 81% of those incidents occurred because a driver passed a horse too closely or at excessive speed; calls on the Government to review … |
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Monday 26th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th January 2026 St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi) 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should … |
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Tuesday 20th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd January 2026 Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery … |
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Wednesday 21st January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd January 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary since Emperor Haile Selassie moved to Fairfield House in Bath in 1936 while in exile during the Italian occupation of East Africa; recognises the significance of Haile Selassie as the central figure in Rastafarianism; further recognises his many years campaigning against fascist dictator … |
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Tuesday 20th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades … |
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Wednesday 17th July Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 47 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements … |
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Thursday 15th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Sarah Massey MBE for services to women’s rugby 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Sarah Massey on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to women’s rugby following the successful delivery of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the triumph of the England Women’s Rugby Team; notes that under Sarah’s leadership, the tournament … |
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Thursday 15th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue … |
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Monday 19th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gifting millions of free books to … |
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Monday 19th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable … |
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Wednesday 14th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 66 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring the cessation of activities and the withdrawal of staff within … |
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Wednesday 14th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th January 2026 Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020 17 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as … |
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Wednesday 14th January Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 52 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the … |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026
Report - 12th Report - UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Business and Trade Committee Found: Madders (Labour; Ellesmere Port and Bromborough) Charlie Maynard (Liberal Democrat; Witney) Mr Joshua Reynolds |
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Tuesday 13th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and Trades Union Congress (TUC) UK trade with the US, India and EU - Business and Trade Committee Found: John Cooper; Sarah Edwards; Alison Griffiths; Sonia Kumar; Justin Madders; Charlie Maynard; Mr Joshua Reynolds |
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Tuesday 13th January 2026
Oral Evidence - National Farmers' Union, UK Steel, National Grid, and Airbus UK UK trade with the US, India and EU - Business and Trade Committee Found: John Cooper; Sarah Edwards; Alison Griffiths; Sonia Kumar; Justin Madders; Charlie Maynard; Mr Joshua Reynolds |
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Tuesday 13th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Road Haulage Association, Associated British Ports, and Broughton Transport UK trade with the US, India and EU - Business and Trade Committee Found: John Cooper; Sarah Edwards; Alison Griffiths; Sonia Kumar; Justin Madders; Charlie Maynard; Mr Joshua Reynolds |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2 p.m. Business and Trade Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Consumer protection At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Anne Pardoe - Head of Policy at Citizens Advice Rocio Concha - Director of Policy and Advocacy at Which? John Herriman - Chief Executive at Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) David MacKenzie - CTSI Chair at Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026 2 p.m. Business and Trade Committee - Oral evidence Subject: UK trade with the US, India and EU At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Duncan Edwards OBE - CEO at British American Business Russell Codling - Director of Markets Business Development at Tata Steel UK Dr Richard Torbett - CEO at Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Dr Scott Steedman CBE - Director of Standards at British Standards Institution (BSI) At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Andrew Dowler - Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Paul Weston - Senior Vice President at Prologis UK Limited Audrey Yvernault - Vice President of Government Affairs at GSK Loren Jones - Senior Vice President at Amentum At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Hugh Milward - Senior Director of Corporate, External and Legal at Microsoft Ben Richardson - Vice President at CoreWeave Jonathan Legh-Smith - Executive Director at UKQuantum View calendar - Add to calendar |