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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Commonwealth Troops: First World War

"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ilford South on securing this important debate and on his powerful opening speech. Many Commonwealth troops made the ultimate sacrifice for us. In my constituency of Glasgow North, there are a number of Commonwealth war grave sites and memorials that commemorate a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Commonwealth Troops: First World War

"I thank the hon. Member for that intervention. I recognise the important work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its outreach and public engagement teams. I also recognise the huge contribution of volunteers in promoting that work.

How we commemorate and who we commemorate must reflect the full breadth …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"13. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle cyber-threats. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"I recently chaired a roundtable, which produced a report from Fortinet, a cyber-security firm based in my constituency. The report highlights the opportunities and risks of cyber-resilience as we transition to Great British Railways. Does the Minister agree that more public procurement has a crucial role to play in ensuring …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Business of the House

"Can the Leader of the House make Government time available for a debate on involving young people in decision making? When I recently visited primary 6 classes at St Monica’s primary school in my constituency, they made thoughtful points about issues in their local Milton community and their aspirations for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 03 Mar 2026
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity

"Thank you, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North East Hertfordshire (Chris Hinchliff) on securing this debate. Much of his speech focused on England and on rural areas. As the Member for Glasgow North, I hope to open up the debate slightly, in terms of crossing …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 327 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410
Written Question
Medicine: Research
Monday 2nd March 2026

Asked by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support higher education institutions with health research.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department, through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the United Kingdom’s largest funder of health and care research training. NIHR delivers a comprehensive research career pathway, from internships and predoctoral fellowships through to research professorships, for the full range of clinical and non-clinical academics, providing the skilled research workforce in universities to lead research. The NIHR invests over £220 million each year in research training programmes.

Furthermore, the Department is working with the devolved administrations, other funders, and wider stakeholders to implement the recommendations from the recent Office for the Strategic Co-ordination of Health Research reports, to ensure there is a comprehensive, clear, and rewarding career pathway for clinical academics in health and care research. This includes the introduction of Clinical Future Leaders Fellowships, which will expand national support for clinical academic careers.

The Department, through the NIHR, invests in centres of excellence and collaborations, services, and facilities to enable and deliver research in England. Collectively these form the NIHR infrastructure. NIHR infrastructure helps to support and deliver research across the National Health Service and wider health and care system, including universities. The NIHR infrastructure supports patients and the public to participate in high quality research. The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative, lifesaving treatments.

By investing in research across public health and social care, NIHR enables universities to address wider determinants of health, support independence, reduce inequalities, and inform local decision-making. Dedicated NIHR programmes and infrastructure work alongside Higher Education Institutions to conduct research in community, local authority, and other non-clinical settings, ensuring evidence is generated where it is most needed and can be translated into meaningful improvements in care and services.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Labour promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who served our country. Therefore, can the Minister set out what support the new veterans strategy will provide for the around 10,000 veterans in Glasgow?..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context
Martin Rhodes (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 272 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 279