Nigel Huddleston
Conservative - Mid Worcestershire
Assistant Whip
(since July 2019)Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
(since February 2020)Debate information
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Theresa May (Conservative) (49 debate interactions) View debates with Theresa May John Bercow (Speaker) (24 debate interactions) View debates with John Bercow Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) (22 debate interactions) View debates with Andrea Leadsom View All MP Sparring PartnersDepartment Debates
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (220 debate contributions) View Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport debatesCabinet Office (37 debate contributions) View Cabinet Office debates
Home Office (35 debate contributions) View Home Office debates
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Legislation Debates
Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act 2020 - Government Bill (13,064 words contributed) View Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act 2020 - Government Bill debatesStalking Protection Act 2019 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) (2,868 words contributed) View Stalking Protection Act 2019 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) debates
Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) (2,220 words contributed) View Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) debates
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Significant Mid Worcestershire Petitions
Highest Mid Worcestershire signature proportion
| Status | Signatures | Title |
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| Open | 62 of 11,945 (0.52%) |
Review planning legislation to include facilities for HGV drivers. Gov Responded - 17 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 164 of 39,992 (0.41%) |
Include animal charities in emergency funding due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov Responded - 15 Jul 2020 |
| Open | 118 of 28,862 (0.41%) |
Fully fund schools for Covid-19 costs and provide relief for loss of income |
| Open | 105 of 27,657 (0.38%) |
Do not require salons to close due to Covid-19 Gov Responded - 18 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 62 of 21,725 (0.29%) |
Save the 250 year old Cubbington pear tree from HS2. Gov Responded - 7 Oct 2020 |
Most Mid Worcestershire signatures
| Status | Signatures | Title |
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| Open | 1,234 of 1,103,651 (0.11%) |
End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry Gov Responded - 11 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 728 of 615,313 (0.12%) |
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases Gov Responded - 28 Oct 2020 |
| Open | 557 of 416,429 (0.13%) |
Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases Gov Responded - 25 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 385 of 278,926 (0.14%) |
Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only Gov Responded - 13 Aug 2020 |
| Open | 321 of 200,117 (0.16%) |
Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels Gov Responded - 21 Oct 2020 |
| Current Signatures | Final Signatures | Title | Petition Deadline |
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615,313 c. 5,012 added daily |
958,742 (Estimated) |
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases Sign this petition Gov Responded - 28 Oct 2020 Debated on - 23 Nov 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
12 Feb 2021 closes in 2 months, 1 week |
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In the event of a spike we would like you not to close gyms as a measure to stop any spread of Covid. Also for gyms to not be put in the same group as pubs in terms of risk or importance. Gyms are following strict guidelines and most members are following rules in a sober manner. |
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257,267 Petition Closed |
Exempt golf courses from the list of venues required to close due to Covid-19 Gov Responded - 23 Nov 2020 Debated on - 23 Nov 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
1 Nov 2020 closed 1 month ago |
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Isolation essential to the Government’s strategy for fighting coronavirus, and UK citizens must remain healthy and exercise whilst keeping adequate distance between people. The Government should allow golf courses to open so families or individuals can play golf in order to exercise safely. |
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200,117 c. 2,709 added daily |
507,854 (Estimated) |
Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels Sign this petition Gov Responded - 21 Oct 2020 Debated on - 9 Nov 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
29 Mar 2021 closes in 3 months, 3 weeks |
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Football is a powerful tool of which allows a range of benefits such as employment, and other important aspects of life. Football can be associated with passion, emotion, excitement and dedication across the community. With Fans attending football games a range of economic benefits are there too. |
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106,128 Petition Closed |
Give UK nurseries emergency funding if they have to close down amid COVID-19 Gov Responded - 14 Apr 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
18 Sep 2020 closed 2 months, 2 weeks ago |
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If nurseries are shut down in view of Covid-19, the Government should set up an emergency fund to ensure their survival and ensure that parents are not charged the full fee by the nurseries to keep children's places. |
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18,137 Petition Closed |
Provide financial support to performers and creators during the COVID-19 crisis Gov Responded - 22 Jul 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
19 Sep 2020 closed 2 months, 2 weeks ago |
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The prospect of widespread cancellations of concerts, theatre productions and exhibitions due to COVID-19 threatens to cause huge financial hardship for Britain's creative community. We ask Parliament to provide a package of emergency financial and practical support during this unpredictable time. |
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26,106 Petition Closed |
Extend grants immediately to small businesses outside of SBRR Gov Responded - 29 May 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
8 Oct 2020 closed 1 month, 4 weeks ago |
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The cash grants proposed by Government are only for businesses in receipt of the Small Business Rates Relief or Rural Relief, or for particular sectors. Many small businesses fall outside these reliefs desperately need cash grants and support now. |
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154,814 Petition Closed |
Government to offer economic assistance to the events industry during COVID-19 Gov Responded - 27 Mar 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
12 Sep 2020 closed 2 months, 3 weeks ago |
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For the UK government to provide economic assistance to businesses and staff employed in the events industry, who are suffering unforeseen financial challenges that could have a profound effect on hundreds of thousands of people employed in the sector. |
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11,220 Petition Closed |
Make nurseries exempt from business rates to support the childcare sector Gov Responded - 2 Apr 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
5 Sep 2020 closed 3 months ago |
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After owning nurseries for 29 years I have never experienced such damaging times for the sector with rising costs not being met by the funding rates available. Business Rates are a large drain on the sector and can mean the difference between nurseries being able to stay open and having to close. |
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179,655 c. 876 added daily |
188,489 (Estimated) |
Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst COVID-19 Sign this petition Gov Responded - 20 Jul 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
15 Dec 2020 closes in 1 week, 2 days |
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As we pass the COVID-19 Peak, the Government should: State where the Theatres and Arts fit in the Coronavrius recovery Roadmap, Create a tailor made financial support mechanism for the Arts sector & Clarify how Social Distancing will affect arts spaces like Theatres and Concert Venues. |
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103,040 Petition Closed |
Support the British aviation industry during the COVID-19 outbreak Gov Responded - 7 May 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
20 Sep 2020 closed 2 months, 2 weeks ago |
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As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak there are travel bans imposed by many countries, there is a disastrous potential impact on our Aviation Industry. Without the Government’s help there could be an unprecedented crisis, with thousands of jobs under threat. |
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10,780 Petition Closed |
Business Rate Relief to be extended to all small businesses in healthcare. Gov Responded - 5 Jun 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
24 Oct 2020 closed 1 month, 1 week ago |
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To extend the business rate relief to all dental practices and medical and aesthetics clinics and any small business that’s in healthcare |
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135,479 Petition Closed |
Provide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic. Gov Responded - 28 Jul 2020 Debated on - 25 Jun 2020 View Nigel Huddleston's petition debate contributions |
30 Oct 2020 closed 1 month ago |
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Zoos, aquariums, and similar organisations across the country carry out all sorts of conservation work, animal rescue, and public education. At the start of the season most rely on visitors (who now won't come) to cover annual costs, yet those costs do not stop while they are closed. They need help. |
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Most recent EDMs signed by Nigel Huddleston
Commons initiatives
Nigel Huddleston has not been granted any Urgent Questions in the current sitting
Nigel Huddleston has not been granted any Adjournment Debates in the current sitting
Nigel Huddleston has not introduced any legislation in the current parliamentary sitting
Nigel Huddleston has not supported any legislation in the current parliamentary sitting