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Leigh Ingham

Labour - Stafford

4,595 (10.0%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024



Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Leigh Ingham has voted in 47 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Mary Creagh (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
(3 debate interactions)
Tristan Osborne (Labour)
(2 debate interactions)
Diana Johnson (Labour)
Minister of State (Home Office)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(2 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Leigh Ingham has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Stafford Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Petitions with highest Stafford signature proportion
Petitions with most Stafford signatures
Leigh Ingham has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Leigh Ingham

17th July 2024
Leigh Ingham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024

75th anniversary of Keele University’s foundation

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the foundation of Keele University in Newcastle-under-Lyme; notes that Keele was the first new university of the 20th century and was created to meet the demands of a new kind of society, economy and world; recognises that Keele University has over 12,500 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Leigh Ingham, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Leigh Ingham has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Leigh Ingham has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Leigh Ingham has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Leigh Ingham has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 5 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
19th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to SEND services in Staffordshire.

Following the last Ofsted inspection, departmental officials have been working with Staffordshire County Council to closely monitor progress against the areas for improvement identified by inspectors. These areas were that coproduction was weak and that the quality of education, health and care plans was poor.

The department has appointed a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Advisor to support and work alongside Staffordshire County Council and the local area partnership.

This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with SEND or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life. The department is committed to taking a community wide approach in collaboration with local area partnerships, improving inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, as well as ensuring special schools cater to children and young people with the most complex needs.

Catherine McKinnell
Minister of State (Education)
19th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the defences against flooding in rural areas.

All flood and coastal risk management investment schemes are carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property.

As I announced on 13 November, additional financial support will be provided to rural communities, recognising the significant impact of flooding on farmers. £50 million will be distributed to internal drainage boards (IDBs), and £60m will be paid to farmers impacted by last year’s severe weather: Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament.

Emma Hardy
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
19th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of roads in (a) Stafford and (b) the surrounding area.

This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local highway network. Staffordshire County Council is the local highway authority for the Stafford constituency, and they are therefore responsible for the condition of their local network.

This Government has a commitment to enable local highway authorities in England to fix up to a million more potholes a year. At Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced an extra £500 million for local highway maintenance for the 2025/26 financial year, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the current financial year. The Government will confirm funding allocations to English local highway authorities, including Staffordshire County Council, in due course.

The Government publishes data annually on the condition of the local road network in England, including Staffordshire, and these are available on gov.uk.

Lilian Greenwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
18th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to (a) funding and (b) National Insurance contributions at the Autumn Budget 2024 on hospices.

Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. Whilst the majority of palliative and end of life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we recognise the vital part that voluntary sector organisations, including hospices, also play in providing support to people at end of life, and their loved ones.

The amount of funding each charitable hospice receives varies both within and between ICB areas. This will vary depending on demand in that ICB area but will also be dependent on the totality and type of palliative and end of life care provision from both NHS and non-NHS services, including charitable hospices, within each ICB area.

At the Autumn Budget 2024, we have taken necessary decisions to fix the foundations in the public finances, enabling the Spending Review settlement of a £22.6 billion increase in resource spending for the Department from 2023/24 outturn to 2025/26. The employer National Insurance contributions (ENICs) rise will be implemented in April 2025, and the Department will set out further details on the allocation of funding for next year in due course.

The Government recognises the need to protect the smallest businesses and charities, like hospices, which is why we have more than doubled the Employment Allowance to £10,500, meaning more than half of businesses with ENIC liabilities either gain or see no change next year. Businesses and charities will still be able to claim ENIC reliefs, including those for under 21-year-old and under 25-year-old apprentices, where eligible.

Stephen Kinnock
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
19th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of funding for domestic violence services in the next financial year.

This Government is committed to supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

We understand the importance of specialist support services and their critical role in providing tailored support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to help them recover and move forward with their lives.

Following the Spending Review announcements in October, the Home Office is now deciding how the total funding settlement is allocated across the department to deliver the Government’s priorities. We will provide more information in due course.

Jess Phillips
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)