Information between 17th May 2026 - 27th May 2026
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408 |
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Visas: Overseas Visitors
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 19th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has reviewed guidance provided to caseworkers on assessing the likelihood that visitor visa applicants will leave the UK at the end of their visit, particularly in cases where applicants have established long-term residence, employment and family connections in a third country. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The UK keeps its visa system under regular review, which includes regularly reviewing and updating caseworker guidance. The Visit guidance was updated most recently on 25 February 2026, and this document is available publicly on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visit-guidance. The guidance includes extensive information for caseworkers on assessing the likelihood that visitor visa applicants will leave the UK at the end of their visit. However, as no changes have occurred recently to this assessment, it is not considered necessary to update this section of the guidance document at this time. |
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Visas: Sponsorship
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 19th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reasons sponsor employers are required to submit large volumes of sensitive information without the routine use of protective measures such as password‑protected files or encrypted transfer systems. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Home Office routinely requires additional evidence from sponsors. The evidence requested is proportionate to the purpose of its use. The Home Office has appropriate technical and organisational safeguards in place and applies a sensible, risk-based approach in line with Article 32 of the GDPR. Inbound data is received to secure gov.uk accounts, managed by security cleared persons. Teams are assigned to manage only certain application strands to reduce risk of data integrity compromise, with data being uploaded onto immigration systems promptly. |
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Visas: Sponsorship
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 19th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what security protocols are in place to protect sensitive personal and commercial data submitted by sponsor employers as part of visa and sponsorship compliance processes. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Home Office routinely requires additional evidence from sponsors. The evidence requested is proportionate to the purpose of its use. The Home Office has appropriate technical and organisational safeguards in place and applies a sensible, risk-based approach in line with Article 32 of the GDPR. Inbound data is received to secure gov.uk accounts, managed by security cleared persons. Teams are assigned to manage only certain application strands to reduce risk of data integrity compromise, with data being uploaded onto immigration systems promptly. |
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Police: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Monday 18th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a comparative assessment of the survivor pension rules in the Police Pension Scheme 1987 in England and Wales and the equivalent rules applying to (a) police officers in Scotland and Northern Ireland and (b) the Armed Forces Pension Scheme. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) The 1987 police pension scheme is now a closed scheme, superseded by the 2015 scheme, and there are no plans to make further improvements to the benefits accrued under it. From 1 April 2015, the 1987 police pension scheme was amended to allow widows, widowers and civil partners of police officers who have died as a result of an injury on duty to receive their survivor benefits for life regardless of remarriage, civil partnership or cohabitation. Policing is a devolved matter in both Scotland and Northern Ireland. Decisions of the Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive should not form a precedent without due consideration of the government’s continuing duty to ensure that public services are affordable, sustainable and fair in England and Wales. In 2015, a justification was made under the previous government for allowing all surviving partners of Armed Forces pension scheme members to retain their survivor’s pension for life, relating to the combination of factors that apply specifically to members of the Armed Forces and their families. |
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Visas: Sponsorship
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated analytical tools are used to process data submitted by sponsor employers for visa sponsorship purposes. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) AI is not being used to make or support decision making in Sponsor Licensing applications, licence maintenance or visa sponsorship applications. There is some automation of updates to organisation and key personnel details made by sponsors via their Sponsorship Management System (SMS) and automated renewals of annual allocations of Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), where Sponsors have demonstrated a track record of compliance. For organisation and key personnel changes, whilst details are updated automatically in SMS to ensure that licence details are up to date, appropriate checks and case working still takes place. For the automatic renewal of annual allocations of CoS, renewed allocations are calculated using the sponsor’s usage in the previous allocation year. Where an increase in that allocation is required, the sponsor is required to submit a request, stating the reason for the increase, for consideration. |
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Visas: Sponsorship
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that automated or AI-supported decision-making relating to sponsorship licences is transparent, fair, and subject to human oversight. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) AI is not being used to make or support decision making in Sponsor Licensing applications, licence maintenance or visa sponsorship applications. There is some automation of updates to organisation and key personnel details made by sponsors via their Sponsorship Management System (SMS) and automated renewals of annual allocations of Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), where Sponsors have demonstrated a track record of compliance. For organisation and key personnel changes, whilst details are updated automatically in SMS to ensure that licence details are up to date, appropriate checks and case working still takes place. For the automatic renewal of annual allocations of CoS, renewed allocations are calculated using the sponsor’s usage in the previous allocation year. Where an increase in that allocation is required, the sponsor is required to submit a request, stating the reason for the increase, for consideration. |
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Budgets
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that all material information held by HM Treasury on in-year departmental spending pressures is disclosed to the Office for Budget Responsibility in a timely manner ahead of each fiscal event; and whether she has plans to bring forward proposals to strengthen the statutory framework governing the provision of information by HM Treasury to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Chief Secretary to the Treasury The Review of the March 2024 forecast for departmental expenditure limits, published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) in 2024 made ten recommendations to deliver enhanced transparency, visibility and data reporting between HM Treasury and the OBR.
The Chancellor accepted all ten of the OBR’s recommendations. These changes were enshrined in a new Charter for Budget Responsibility, published alongside Autumn Budget 2024.
As part of the updated Charter, HM Treasury committed to sharing all relevant information about spending pressures on departmental expenditure limits and the Reserve with the OBR, ahead of forecasts and regular intervals in between.
This includes information on the factors impacting whether these pressures will emerge. HM Treasury also committed to sharing how any announcements since the last forecast, with material impacts on departmental expenditure limits, are funded.
HM Treasury is now working closely with the OBR to implement these commitments.
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Medicine: Research
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the annual expenditure by the National Institute for Health and Care Research on research workforce development programmes, including fellowships, training awards and capacity-building initiatives, was in each financial year from 2019–20 to 2024–25; and what proportion of that expenditure was allocated to (a) dementia, (b) cancer, (c) stroke and (d) coronary heart disease research, where such categorisation is held. Answered by Preet Kaur Gill - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Through the National Institute of Health and Care Research, the Department invests in building research expertise and capacity, specialist facilities, and support services to support research across all aspects of human health, including dementia, cancer, stroke and coronary heart disease. From 2019/20 to 2024/25, total spending on research workforce development programmes was £884.7 million, rising from £117.1 million in 2019/20 to £217.4 million in 2024/25, with annual expenditure of £113.5 million in 2020/21, £129.2 million in 2021/22, £140.8 million in 2022/23, and £166.7 million in 2023/24. Not all programmes, fellowships, training awards, and awards that do not fund research are routinely coded by disease area, so it is not possible to provide a breakdown of research workforce expenditure across dementia, cancer, stroke, and coronary heart disease. In many cases, individual research workforce activity also spans more than one disease area. |
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Pupil Exclusions
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department collects on (a) the use of suspension by schools in England and (b) compliance with the statutory guidance "Suspension and Permanent Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement"; and what mechanisms are in place to monitor proportionality in the application of that guidance at school level. Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) The department monitors trends in suspensions regularly through our published statistical releases. The decision to exclude a pupil rightly lies with headteachers, and we are clear that exclusion may be necessary in the most serious cases to maintain safe, calm classrooms. Compliance with the statutory suspension and permanent exclusion guidance is monitored through Ofsted inspection. Ofsted considers the use of exclusions as part of its evaluation of behaviour, including the rates, patterns and reasons for exclusion, and any differences between groups of pupils. We are also taking forward measures to improve oversight and transparency, including enhanced monitoring of exclusions and pupil movement, and improved data‑sharing with Ofsted to support inspection. We have published a guide on behaviour and exclusions for parents, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-exclusions-guide-for-parents/a-guide-for-parents-on-school-behaviour-and-exclusion. This explains their right to make representations to the governing board and request a review where they consider a suspension to be disproportionate or inconsistent with the guidance. |
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Feed-in Tariffs: Consumer Price Index
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the impact on Feed-in Tariff scheme participants of changing the indexation of payments from the Retail Price Index to the Consumer Price Index from April 2026. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon Member for Bristol Central (Carla Denyer) on 17 April 2026 to Question UIN 123909. |
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Pupil Exclusions
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the consistency with which the statutory guidance on suspensions is applied across schools in England; and what guidance his Department provides to parents where they consider a suspension to have been (a) disproportionate and (b) inconsistent with the guidance on suspensions. Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) The department monitors trends in suspensions regularly through our published statistical releases. The decision to exclude a pupil rightly lies with headteachers, and we are clear that exclusion may be necessary in the most serious cases to maintain safe, calm classrooms. Compliance with the statutory suspension and permanent exclusion guidance is monitored through Ofsted inspection. Ofsted considers the use of exclusions as part of its evaluation of behaviour, including the rates, patterns and reasons for exclusion, and any differences between groups of pupils. We are also taking forward measures to improve oversight and transparency, including enhanced monitoring of exclusions and pupil movement, and improved data‑sharing with Ofsted to support inspection. We have published a guide on behaviour and exclusions for parents, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-exclusions-guide-for-parents/a-guide-for-parents-on-school-behaviour-and-exclusion. This explains their right to make representations to the governing board and request a review where they consider a suspension to be disproportionate or inconsistent with the guidance. |
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Leasehold: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 26th May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the lease extension premium formula on leaseholders with short leases; and whether he plans to bring forward proposals to reform the reversion value calculation under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Impact Assessment assessed the changes to enfranchisement premiums and included analysis on the distribution of leases by length. It can be viewed online here. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 103549 on 14 January 2026 and the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes which can be found on gov.uk here. |
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School Milk
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 26th May 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on reception year pupils of the age based eligibility threshold for the Nursery Milk Scheme; and whether he is taking steps to ensure consistent access to subsidised milk for all children within the same reception class. Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Nursery Milk Scheme is a statutory scheme which allows early years childcare settings to reclaim the cost of providing one-third of a pint of milk per day to children under the age of five who attend a setting for two or more hours per day. Schools can claim reimbursement from the scheme in respect of their pupils aged under five years old. The School Food Standards provide that milk must be available in schools for those who want it at least once a day during school hours. Separate legislation allows pupils from lower-income families, and who are eligible for free school meals, to continue to receive free milk at school after the age of five years old. The Government is expanding eligibility to free school meals meaning that more children are able to access milk as part of their free meals. |
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Private Rented Housing: Tenancy Agreements
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 26th May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how the rental period of converted assured periodic tenancies is determined for the purposes of a tenant's notice to quit in cases where rent was paid in advance under the previous tenancy in instalments covering periods other than one month; and whether his Department plans to issue guidance on the basis on which a landlord may (a) set and (b) revise payment dates following the commencement date. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) From 1 May, under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the tenancy and rent periods of an Assured Periodic Tenancy must be the same and cannot be longer than one month. Where a transferring periodic tenancy was mid-period on 1 May 2026, the tenancy will have transferred across to the new tenancy system, but the new period structure will not apply until the period in progress is completed. Once transitioned, the tenancy would retain the period length, as long as this was one month or below. If the period length was longer than one month (including irregular periods) the tenancy will automatically change to monthly periods once the period straddling the 1 May has completed. Tenants can end the tenancy by providing at least two months’ notice and aligning that notice to expire at the end of a period. If the landlord agrees in writing, or if there is a shorter notice period already included in an existing tenancy agreement, then the tenant can give less than two months’ notice. Under the Act, tenancies with a fixed term that transitioned on 1 May 2026 will now have monthly tenancy periods. My Department has provided extensive guidance to support landlords and tenants, which can be found on gov.uk here. |
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Monday 8th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Social Care and Community Integrated Care’s Unfair to Care Report 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges that more urgent action is needed to support social care in this country, that social care affects us all and that without truly fixing social care we won’t succeed in fixing healthcare; notes with concern and alarm that the Government’s Health Bill does not include any … |
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Monday 8th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the eleventh consecutive National Fish and Chip Day on 5 June 2026, which champions the role that fish and chip shops play at the heart of communities, many of which remain cherished, family-run businesses; notes with concern the severe financial pressures facing the sector, including soaring … |
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Monday 8th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Tuesday 9th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Palestinian children in Israeli military detention 10 signatures (Most recent: 10 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 … |
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Tuesday 9th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 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 … |
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Tuesday 9th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU 14 signatures (Most recent: 10 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, … |
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Tuesday 9th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Touring artists mobility arrangements 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 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 … |
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Thursday 4th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th June 2026 National Fish and Chip Day 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House celebrates National Fish and Chip Day 2026, which marks the 11th anniversary of the event; recognises the contribution of fish and chip businesses to the economy, hospitality sector and local communities; acknowledges increases to prices in the sector, including the cost of energy, raw goods and packaging, … |
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Thursday 4th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3rd June and recognises the important contribution made by the UK’s 450 cider makers, supporting 65,000 jobs, contributing almost £2.7 billion to the UK economy and sustaining rural communities across agriculture, production and hospitality; notes that more than 98% of apple cider … |
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Thursday 4th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917 homes on average … |
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Thursday 4th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing … |
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Thursday 4th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, … |
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Thursday 4th June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo 35 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes with grave concern the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo following 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths from Ebola for which there is currently no vaccine or effective treatment; … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 50 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s continued refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decisions to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes severe delays and administrative failures in the Civil Service Pensions Scheme following the implementation of the McCloud remedy; recognises that rectifying the unlawful age discrimination in the 2015 reforms has created significant complexity but that this does not excuse the prolonged backlogs, poor communication, and missed … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 122 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level of 12 … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Official Development Assistance 24 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI; agrees on the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments in light of increasing global security challenges, but rejects funding this through cuts to … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Towards a ceasefire and political resolution in Sudan 27 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with alarm that after three years of conflict, over 33 million people, including 17.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that famine has been confirmed in Al Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional areas at risk, and that over 14 million people … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Protecting children from data exploitation 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House congratulates the businesses behind the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from landscapers to garden designers, growers to manufacturers; recognises that Environmental Horticulture contributes £38 billion to UK GDP every year and supports more than 722,000 good green jobs; notes that green infrastructure, our gardens, parks, green spaces, and … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the increasing levels of violence, … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes that, according to a study by KPMG, 72% of the UK public are now unsure whether online content can be trusted due to the proliferation of AI-generated material; further notes that AI-generated content is fuelling misinformation and eroding public trust; also notes that mandatory AI content … |
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Monday 1st June Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House believes that the UK should be the safest country in the world to have a baby; regrets that 65% of maternity units do not meet the classification of good for standards of safety; recognises the serious harm caused to mothers and babies and the cost to the … |
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Tuesday 19th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Nature Friendly Farming Week, taking place from Monday 18 until Sunday 24 May; notes that this week is the Nature Friendly Farming Network’s annual celebration to recognising the invaluable efforts of farmers who work in harmony with nature; recognises this year’s theme, solutions for climate and … |
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Wednesday 20th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Fundraising by Albie Lavallee for the National Autistic Society 17 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House celebrates five-year-old Albert ‘Albie’ Lavallee who climbed the equivalent height of The Shard to raise awareness and funds for autism; commends his courage and determination; notes that he raised £1500 in support of the National Autistic Society; and acknowledges that more must be done to support awareness, … |
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Thursday 21st May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and … |
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Thursday 21st May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges … |
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Thursday 21st May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 35 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the slow progress in advancing negotiations with the European Union on youth mobility, educational exchange and wider people-to-people cooperation following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; recognises the cultural, educational and economic benefits that reciprocal youth mobility arrangements provide to young people, … |
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Wednesday 20th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Safety of British nationals following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla 37 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House is gravely concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Dr Antonis Vradis, Malcolm Ducker and Hugh Stirling, following the recent interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla during its humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have also been boarded, with British … |
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Wednesday 20th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures agreement 29 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to negotiate a new UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement as part of efforts to improve relations with the European Union; notes with concern, however, that negotiations have so far lacked the urgency and ambition needed to deliver meaningful economic benefits for British … |
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Wednesday 20th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st May 2026 St Albans Interfaith League and support for inter-faith initiatives 11 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House commends the work of St Albans Interfaith League (SAIL); congratulates Herts Together for organising the Herts Standing Against Hate event in St Albans on Friday 15 May; thanks the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire, faith leaders and all who volunteered their time for … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children 25 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose limited 18-month visa … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 25 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes the publication of the Warm Homes Plan in January 2026 was a welcome step after long delays from the Government; condemns that delays meant vulnerable households were left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25, and again for winter … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and avoid the … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 28 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Mobile connectivity in rural areas 22 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises that reliable mobile connectivity is essential infrastructure, yet rural areas such as West Dorset continue to experience persistent signal not-spots, including in Stoke Abbott, with serious human, economic and safety consequences; notes that in such communities residents have no mobile signal and are deeply concerned about … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House welcomes the announcement that the Government will reassess the provision of in-person banking services in their Access to Banking Services Review; notes that the current cash access assessment criteria fail to take account of people's banking needs, particularly for residents of rural market towns such as Wem … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Retirement leasehold service charges and exit fees 21 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House expresses concern at rising and unpredictable service charges in retirement leasehold properties, which disproportionately affect older people, people on lower incomes and those on fixed incomes; notes concerns that many buyers are not provided with clear or realistic information about long-term service charge liabilities before signing leases, … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 4 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House congratulates AFC Stoneham on their fantastic victory in the 2026 FA Vase final; commends the players, manager and coaching staff for their hard work, dedication and effort; celebrates Callum Lee’s goalkeeping heroics; recognises the tremendous support shown by their fans, the Purple Army, throughout the club’s remarkable … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees 30 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing such groups to become hostile environments for vulnerable people fleeing … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK 22 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming 29 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be maintained, the deal … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Fracking moratorium and onshore fossil fuel exploration 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to the fracking moratorium, but expresses concern that current legislation defines hydraulic fracturing only by high fluid volume thresholds, excluding lower-volume techniques such as proppant squeeze which have previously caused seismic events, including at Preston New Road in Lancashire; notes that such … |
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Thursday 14th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th May 2026 Responsible use of pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the presence of pesticides commonly used in pet flea and tick treatments, including fipronil and imidacloprid, in UK waterways; notes that these substances pose a significant risk to aquatic ecosystems, including insects, fish, birds and wider biodiversity; recognises the importance of effective parasite control … |
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Monday 18th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 May 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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Thursday 14th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 83 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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National Portrait Gallery Source Page: National Portrait Gallery annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 Document: (PDF) Transparency Found: UK Planning for the reopening in June 2023 The UK's largest fundraising campaign to save Joshua Reynolds |
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Tuesday 9th June 2026 2 p.m. Business and Trade Committee - Oral evidence Subject: China and the UK economy At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Professor Madeline Carr - Professor of Global Politics and Cyber Security at University College London, Department of Computer Science Charles Parton OBE - Associate Fellow at Council on Geostrategy Tor Indstøy - Vice-President, Risk Management and Threat Intelligence at Telenor At 3:10pm: Oral evidence Professor Christopher Smith - Executive Chair, Arts and Humanities Research Council at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Ben Moore - Head of Policy (International) at Russell Group Sam Dunning - Director at UK-China Transparency View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 16th June 2026 2 p.m. Business and Trade Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |