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Commons - Ten Minute Rule Motion - Main Chamber
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided]
MP: Mike Reader
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Mike Reader (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 272 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Mike Reader (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 272 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 90
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Mike Reader (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 290 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Local Power Plan

"Northampton is one of the towns across the UK that will benefit from the local power plan. Does the Secretary of State agree that my schools, colleges and universities, the four hospitals in my constituency, and my sports clubs, including the Cobblers—one of the greenest football clubs in the country—will …..."
Mike Reader - View Speech

View all Mike Reader (Lab - Northampton South) contributions to the debate on: Local Power Plan
Written Question
Gaming: Internet
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Asked by: Mike Reader (Labour - Northampton South)

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 effectiveness of the Online Safety Act 2023 in protecting children from harm on online gaming platforms, including Roblox; and whether she plans to undertake a review of the Act’s application to such platforms.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Gaming platforms that allow users to post or interact, such as Roblox, are in scope of the Online Safety Act. They are required to protect children from illegal and harmful content on their service, including using highly effective age assurance to prevent children encountering the most harmful types of content.

Ofcom is the regulator of the Act and has powers to take robust enforcement action. Ofcom has already used these powers, effectively enforcing against non-compliant services.

We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the Act, and on 20 January, the government announced a short, swift consultation on further measures to enhance children's wellbeing and ensuring they have a healthy relationship with social media accompanied by a national conversation.

Written Question
Planning: Flood Control and Sewers
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Asked by: Mike Reader (Labour - Northampton South)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timeframe is for consulting on national planning policy related to decision-making, including policies on flood risk and sustainable drainage systems.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The government is currently consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework that includes clearer, ‘rules based’ policies for decision-making and plan-making.

The consultation will remain open for responses until 10 March 2026 and can be found on gov.uk here.

Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Mike Reader (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 316 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
MP Financial Interest
Mike Reader (Labour - Northampton South)
Original Source (2nd February 2026)
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Homes for Britain Ltd - £2,155.00
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context
Mike Reader (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 299 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106