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Division Votes
18 Mar 2026 - Higher Education Fees - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour No votes vs 276 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 98
18 Mar 2026 - Student Loans - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 262 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 266
18 Mar 2026 - Fuel Duty - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 252 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 259
18 Mar 2026 - Employment Rights: Investigatory Powers - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 368 Noes - 107
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 268 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 167
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 276 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 167
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 273 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 164
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 276 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 164
23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 275 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 161
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell 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
Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 162
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 283 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 163
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 289 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 158
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 285 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 162
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 286 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 163
25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 284 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 149
24 Mar 2026 - Defence - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 306
24 Mar 2026 - Oil and Gas - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 283 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 297
14 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Rachael Maskell voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 176


Speeches
Rachael Maskell speeches from: National Suicide Prevention Standard
Rachael Maskell contributed 2 speeches (211 words)
Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department of Health and Social Care
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Rachael Maskell contributed 2 speeches (103 words)
Monday 13th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Middle East
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (64 words)
Monday 13th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Rachael Maskell speeches from: SEND Provision and Reform
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (437 words)
Monday 13th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Education
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (63 words)
Thursday 26th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Transport
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Proposed Visitor Levy
Rachael Maskell contributed 2 speeches (516 words)
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Middle East: Economic Update
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (79 words)
Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
HM Treasury
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (66 words)
Monday 23rd March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Home Office
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Royal Mail: Performance
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (286 words)
Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Business and Trade
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (91 words)
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Justice
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Immigration Reforms
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (645 words)
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Westminster Hall
Home Office
Rachael Maskell speeches from: Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (127 words)
Monday 16th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Rachael Maskell speeches from: GP Contract
Rachael Maskell contributed 1 speech (90 words)
Monday 16th March 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care


Written Answers
Veterinary Services: Insecticides
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Tuesday 17th March 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect freshwater invertebrates from pesticides used in veterinary tick and flea treatments.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is taking a range of actions to address the levels of fipronil and imidacloprid being detected in UK waterways.

Through its leadership of the cross‑Government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group, the VMD has published a roadmap focusing on improving public awareness and promoting responsible use and disposal of topical flea and tick treatments.

To strengthen the evidence base, the VMD is funding research into environmental exposure pathways and pet owner behaviours and is working with environment agencies to improve monitoring data.

The VMD is also undertaking an evidence‑based review of distribution categories for veterinary medicines containing fipronil or imidacloprid.

Pets: Insecticides
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Tuesday 17th March 2026

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of permitting the use of active substances in pesticides that are banned for outdoor agricultural use in veterinary tick and flea treatments.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is taking a range of actions to address the levels of fipronil and imidacloprid being detected in UK waterways.

Through its leadership of the cross‑Government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group, the VMD has published a roadmap focusing on improving public awareness and promoting responsible use and disposal of topical flea and tick treatments.

To strengthen the evidence base, the VMD is funding research into environmental exposure pathways and pet owner behaviours and is working with environment agencies to improve monitoring data.

The VMD is also undertaking an evidence‑based review of distribution categories for veterinary medicines containing fipronil or imidacloprid.

Palliative Care
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Thursday 19th March 2026

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 to ensure equal access to palliative care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

We know there are inequalities in access to palliative care and end of life care, and the Government is looking at how best to reduce these.

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. NHS England has published statutory guidance which outlines areas for consideration when commissioning services, which makes reference to improving equity of access and reducing inequity in outcomes and experience. This includes the completion of an Equalities and Health Inequalities Impact Assessment and action plan.

NHS England has also developed a palliative care and end of life care dashboard, which brings together all relevant local data in one place. The dashboard helps commissioners understand the palliative care and end of life care needs of their local population, enabling ICBs to put plans in place to address and track the improvement of health inequalities.

Additionally, the National Institute for Health and Care Research Policy Research Unit in Palliative and End of Life Care has been recently extended for a further two years to run to the end of 2028, delivering high-quality policy research to help improve palliative care and end-of-life care, and tackle inequalities.

Through our Modern Service Framework on Palliative Care and End of Life Care, due for publication later this year, we will closely monitor the shift towards the strategic commissioning of palliative care and end-of-life care services to ensure that services reduce variation in access and quality.

Palliative Care: Finance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Thursday 19th March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with ICBs on determining funding required to meet palliative care needs.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning palliative care and end-of-life care services to meet the reasonable needs of their local populations, including hospice provision. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications.

As set out in NHS England’s Strategic Commissioning Framework and Medium Term Planning Guidance, both published last year, ICBs are expected to understand current and projected total service utilisation and the associated costs for people at the end of life, create an overall plan to more effectively manage the needs of these high-priority cohorts, and significantly reduce avoidable unplanned admissions.

Through the development of the Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework (MSF), the Department and NHS England are working with the sector to support ICBs to commission more strategically, including considering future contracting and commissioning arrangements. This shift aims to move away from grant-based and historic block contract models towards a more sustainable approach that ensures funding aligns with the needs identified by ICBs.

Palliative Care
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Thursday 19th March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how he plans to deliver the MSF on Palliative Care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government is developing a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework (MSF) for England. We will publish an interim update in spring 2026, ahead of the full MSF in Autumn 2026.

The MSF will drive improvements in the services that patients and their families receive at the end of life and enable integrated care boards to address challenges in access, quality and sustainability through the delivery of high-quality, personalised care. This will be aligned with the ambitions set out in the last year’s 10-Year Health Plan. Through our MSF, we will closely monitor the shift towards the strategic commissioning of palliative care and end-of-life care services to ensure that services reduce variation in access and quality.

The MSF will put in place a clear and effective mechanism to deliver a fundamental improvement to the care provided. This will enable adoption of evidence-based interventions that are proven to make a difference to patients and their families. Examples include earlier identification of need, care delivered closer to home by integrated generalist and specialist teams, and strengthened out-of-hours community health support, including dedicated telephone advice.

Integrated Care Boards: Correspondence
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether there is a mechanism in place for Integrated Care Boards to respond to correspondence from Members of Parliament.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are statutory bodies as established under the NHS Act 2006 amended by the Health and Care Act 2022. As such they must follow their own internal governance, accountability, and decision-making requirements. How ICBs follow these requirements when replying to correspondence is managed by the ICB.

Universities: Finance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with Vice Chancellors on the impact of Government policy on university finances.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Higher education (HE) providers are independent from government and as such are responsible for managing their finances and ensuring their business models provide long-term sustainability.

However, this government is committed to helping put the HE sector on a secure financial footing so that it can face the challenges of the next decade. Our decision to raise tuition fees annually in line with inflation, alongside refocusing the Office for Students (OfS) on monitoring the sector’s financial health, demonstrates this commitment.

Although the OfS is responsible for monitoring the sector’s financial sustainability, the government has a strong interest in understanding the sector’s level of risk. My department continues to engage closely with the OfS, other government departments and sector representative groups, as well as individual providers, to better understand the changing financial landscape.

Higher Education: Redundancy
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what was the number of redundancies announced in higher education over the past year.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for York Central to the answer of 11 March 2026 to Question 117322.

Higher Education: Finance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has undertaken a review of the tuition fee-based funding model for higher education.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The government set out its plans for tuition fees as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, published on 20 October 2025.

To provide long-term certainty over future funding for the sector so that it can focus on reform, we will increase tuition fee caps for all higher education (HE) providers in line with forecast inflation in 2026/27 and 2027/28 and then legislate when parliamentary time allows to increase tuition fee caps automatically for future academic years.

Maximum fee limits for undergraduate courses in the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years will increase by forecast inflation of 2.71% (to £9,790) and 2.68% (to £10,050) respectively, based on the retail price index (exclusive of mortgage interest payments).

In future years, we will link inflationary fee uplifts to judgements on HE providers’ quality and restrict fee income where high quality cannot be demonstrated.

Training: Trade Unions
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what public funding has been allocated to union-led workplace learning in each of the past five years.

Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 13 March 2026 to Question UIN 117323.

Higher Education: Finance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will review the financial situation of Higher Education institutions.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Higher education (HE) providers are independent from government and as such are responsible for managing their finances and ensuring their business models provide long-term sustainability.

However, this government is committed to helping put the HE sector on a secure financial footing so that it can face the challenges of the next decade. Our decision to raise tuition fees annually in line with inflation, alongside refocusing the Office for Students (OfS) on monitoring the sector’s financial health, demonstrates this commitment.

Although the OfS is responsible for monitoring the sector’s financial sustainability, the government has a strong interest in understanding the sector’s level of risk. My department continues to engage closely with the OfS, other government departments and sector representative groups, as well as individual providers, to better understand the changing financial landscape.

Palliative Care
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the NHS Workforce Plan will include clinicians required for Palliative Medicine in (a) acute, (b) community and (c) hospice settings.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The 10 Year Workforce Plan will set out action to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. This includes shifting care from hospitals to community settings. We are working through how the plan will articulate the changes for different professional groups.

The scope of the 10 Year Workforce Plan is the National Health Service workforce. However, we know that for this shift to be meaningful, multi-disciplinary working and effective integration will be vital for many services, including palliative care.

Public Health
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how is he assessing the performance of ICBs and their delivery on population health.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The NHS Oversight Framework provides a consistent and transparent approach to assessing National Health Service organisations. The framework will be reviewed in 2026/27 to incorporate work to implement the NHS operating model and to take account of the ambitions and priorities in the 10-Year Health Plan. Further information is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-oversight-framework/

NHS England has a legal duty under the National Health Service Act 2006, as amended by the Health Service and Care Act, to undertake an annual performance assessment of each integrated board. Further information is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/annual-assessment-of-integrated-care-boards-2024-25-supporting-guidance/

The latest summary of assessments is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/annual-assessment-of-integrated-care-board-performance-2024-25-summary-report/

Palliative Care
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

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 to ensure that patients are referred early for assessments for palliative care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

In 2025/26, the Quality and Outcomes Framework incentive payment for maintaining a palliative care register was retired, meaning general practices (GPs) no longer receive a payment for this activity. However, the use of palliative care registers did not cease, with GPs still able to actively maintain and use their register as part of good clinical practice, including proactive identification, personalised care, and support planning and ongoing reviews.

Early identification of someone who has palliative and end-of-life care needs is vital. There are tools to aid clinicians in identifying those approaching the end of life, for example the Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool and the EARLY toolkit, which are available, respectively, at the following two links:

https://www.spict.org.uk/the-spict/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/north-west-coast-strategic-clinical-networks/our-networks/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/for-professionals/early-toolkit-for-primary-care/

The number of people identified as having palliative care and end-of-life care needs has risen, from 290,433 in 2022/23 to 356,543 in 2024/25.

Timely and equitable identification of palliative care and end-of-life care needs will be a key element of our Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care Modern Service Framework (MSF). NHS England and the Department are working closely with a wide range of stakeholders on the development of the MSF, looking at how we can enable more proactive assessment of palliative care need and subsequent access to services and personalised care and support, including advance care planning.

Palliative Care
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how will GPs identify and refer patients for palliative care following the retiring of the Palliative Care Register.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

In 2025/26, the Quality and Outcomes Framework incentive payment for maintaining a palliative care register was retired, meaning general practices (GPs) no longer receive a payment for this activity. However, the use of palliative care registers did not cease, with GPs still able to actively maintain and use their register as part of good clinical practice, including proactive identification, personalised care, and support planning and ongoing reviews.

Early identification of someone who has palliative and end-of-life care needs is vital. There are tools to aid clinicians in identifying those approaching the end of life, for example the Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool and the EARLY toolkit, which are available, respectively, at the following two links:

https://www.spict.org.uk/the-spict/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/north-west-coast-strategic-clinical-networks/our-networks/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/for-professionals/early-toolkit-for-primary-care/

The number of people identified as having palliative care and end-of-life care needs has risen, from 290,433 in 2022/23 to 356,543 in 2024/25.

Timely and equitable identification of palliative care and end-of-life care needs will be a key element of our Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care Modern Service Framework (MSF). NHS England and the Department are working closely with a wide range of stakeholders on the development of the MSF, looking at how we can enable more proactive assessment of palliative care need and subsequent access to services and personalised care and support, including advance care planning.

NHS: Finance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 23rd March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria is being used to determine the replacement for the Carr-Hill funding formula.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The first phase of the Carr-Hill review is expected to conclude in March 2026. Subject to ministerial decision, further work would be undertaken to technically develop and model any proposed changes to the formula. Findings from the review will be published in due course by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Members of Parliament will be updated once the review findings are available.

Implementation of any new funding approach would be subject to ministerial decision and consultation with the General Practice Committee for England of the British Medical Association, in the context of the available funding and our commitment to substantively reform the General Medical Services Contract within this Parliament.

Bootham Park Hospital: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Wednesday 25th March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an estimate of the costs involved in maintaining the building and grounds of Bootham Park Hospital.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Bootham Park Hospital site is a Grade I listed heritage asset and therefore requires significant ongoing management. The costs associated with maintaining the buildings and grounds have been £5.5 million since 2018, which covers maintenance, security, and insurance across the site, as well as the upkeep of areas that remain operational, including the chapel used by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the work required to maintain safe public access through parts of the site. NHS Property Services continues to progress plans to sell the site, which would bring these ongoing holding costs to an end.

Aphasia: Speech and Language Therapy
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Thursday 26th March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to issue guidance to Integrated Care Boards on commissioning speech and language therapy services for people with primary progressive aphasia.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government is committed to improving care for everyone with dementia, which is why we have funded the work of Dementia 100: Assessment Tool Pathway programme. This brings together multiple resources into a single, consolidated tool and will help simplify best practice. A number of experts, including those with expertise in speech and language therapy and dementia care, provided independent, desktop analysis of the tool and this invaluable feedback was integrated into the tool. The D100: Pathway Assessment Tool can be found at the following link:

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/nccmh/service-design-and-development/dementia-100-pathway-assessment-tool

We will also deliver the first ever Modern Service framework for Frailty and Dementia to deliver rapid and significant improvements in quality of care and productivity. This will be informed by phase one of the independent commission into adult social care, which is expected this year. The Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework will seek to reduce unwarranted variation and narrow inequality for those living with dementia and will set national standards for dementia care and redirect National Health Service priorities to provide the best possible care and support.

We are committed to publishing an interim product in September this year to feed into NHS and local government planning cycles, and will aim to publish the full modern service framework by the end of this calendar year as recommended by Baroness Casey.

Aphasia: Speech and Language Therapy
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Thursday 26th March 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure access to speech and language therapy for people with primary progressive aphasia.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs) and may include speech and language therapy. We expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.

Patients can be referred to a speech and language therapist at any time after a diagnosis. The therapist will assess speech, language, and communication difficulties and how they are affecting the patient or making everyday life difficult. They can also help with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties.

Overseas Students: Immigration Controls
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 30th March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Home Office decisions on the finances of universities.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The new International Education Strategy reflects the positive impact of international students. It confirms our continued commitment to welcoming students who meet the requirements to study in the UK.

The system must, however, ensure that international students make a positive contribution to the communities in which they study. The ‘Restoring control over the immigration system’ White Paper contains measures that will achieve a reduction in net migration, whilst maintaining the UK’s globally competitive position and boosting our skills base.

The department expects the UK to remain an attractive study destination. The most recent data shows that applications from Sponsored Study visa main applicants in the year ending January 2026 were 2 per cent higher than the previous year. The data is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026.

Whilst we recognise international students’ value, reliance on international fee income is a risk to some providers' income. HE providers must ensure their business models provide long-term sustainability.

Overseas Students: Immigration Controls
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 30th March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's immigration criteria on the number of international students attending universities in (a) the UK and (b) York.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The new International Education Strategy reflects the positive impact of international students. It confirms our continued commitment to welcoming students who meet the requirements to study in the UK.

The system must, however, ensure that international students make a positive contribution to the communities in which they study. The ‘Restoring control over the immigration system’ White Paper contains measures that will achieve a reduction in net migration, whilst maintaining the UK’s globally competitive position and boosting our skills base.

The department expects the UK to remain an attractive study destination. The most recent data shows that applications from Sponsored Study visa main applicants in the year ending January 2026 were 2 per cent higher than the previous year. The data is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026.

Whilst we recognise international students’ value, reliance on international fee income is a risk to some providers' income. HE providers must ensure their business models provide long-term sustainability.

Overseas Students: Immigration Controls
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 30th March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the impact of her policies on the supply of international students for Higher Education.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The new International Education Strategy reflects the positive impact of international students. It confirms our continued commitment to welcoming students who meet the requirements to study in the UK.

The system must, however, ensure that international students make a positive contribution to the communities in which they study. The ‘Restoring control over the immigration system’ White Paper contains measures that will achieve a reduction in net migration, whilst maintaining the UK’s globally competitive position and boosting our skills base.

The department expects the UK to remain an attractive study destination. The most recent data shows that applications from Sponsored Study visa main applicants in the year ending January 2026 were 2 per cent higher than the previous year. The data is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026.

Whilst we recognise international students’ value, reliance on international fee income is a risk to some providers' income. HE providers must ensure their business models provide long-term sustainability.

Overseas Students: Finance
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 30th March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of total university fee income has been derived from international students in each of the past five years.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The new International Education Strategy reflects the positive impact of international students. It confirms our continued commitment to welcoming students who meet the requirements to study in the UK.

The system must, however, ensure that international students make a positive contribution to the communities in which they study. The ‘Restoring control over the immigration system’ White Paper contains measures that will achieve a reduction in net migration, whilst maintaining the UK’s globally competitive position and boosting our skills base.

The department expects the UK to remain an attractive study destination. The most recent data shows that applications from Sponsored Study visa main applicants in the year ending January 2026 were 2 per cent higher than the previous year. The data is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications-january-2026.

Whilst we recognise international students’ value, reliance on international fee income is a risk to some providers' income. HE providers must ensure their business models provide long-term sustainability.

Investment: Higher Education
Asked by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
Monday 30th March 2026

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the financial return to the UK economy of public investment in higher education.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

Graduates make a significant economic and financial contribution to the UK economy. A report commissioned by Universities UK and published in 2024 suggests that the UK higher education sector contributes around £265 billion to the UK economy and that every £1 of public funding invested in the sector’s teaching activities generated a total of some £13 in wider economic impact across the UK.

The Universities UK commissioned report can be found here: https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/default/files/field/downloads/2024-09/LE-UUK-Impact-of-university-TL-and-RI-Final-Report.pdf.



Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 27th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Impact of the Abortion Act 1967 on levels of abortion

5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes with deep concern that an estimated 11,105,671 lives have been lost to abortion in the United Kingdom since the Abortion Act 1967 came into effect 58 years ago; recognises this as a profound human tragedy; further notes that approximately 98 per cent of abortions are carried …
Monday 27th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK

11 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide …
Thursday 23rd April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes with deep concern reports that around 20,000 civilian seafarers are currently stranded on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional conflict; recognises that these workers, who play a vital role in maintaining global supply chains, including the movement of food and …
Thursday 23rd April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Protection and restoration of ancient woodland

37 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of …
Wednesday 22nd April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and National Nature Day

9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House recognises the immense contribution of Sir David Attenborough to public understanding of the natural world, biodiversity and conservation; notes that he will celebrate his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026; commends his decades of broadcasting and environmental advocacy, which have inspired generations across the United Kingdom and …
Tuesday 21st April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Strathcarron Hospice 45th anniversary

9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)
That this House congratulates Strathcarron Hospice on the occasion of its 45th anniversary, having first opened its doors on 21 April 1981 to provide compassionate care to people living with, and dying from, incurable illness; recognises that the hospice has remained true to its founding vision over 45 years, delivering …
Tuesday 21st April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Planned reductions to BBC staff

26 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, about one in 10, across various departments; notes that BBC management has also outlined spending reductions, including on travel, attending external events, and commissioning freelances, in addition to cutting posts; further notes the latest …
Monday 20th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

MS Awareness Week 2026 (No. 2)

27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead)
That this House celebrates MS Awareness Week 2026, taking place from 20 to 26 April, and pays tribute to the seven UK charities delivering this year's partnership campaign, the MS Society, MS Trust, MS-UK, MS Together, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.MS and Talks with MS; notes that more than 150,000 …
Monday 20th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House acknowledges with pride and gratitude the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough on Friday 8 May 2026; honours his long and groundbreaking career as the preeminent storyteller of our natural history and the natural world; notes that the BBC has commissioned a number of new shows to …
Monday 20th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Valentina Gomez and the protection of public order and community cohesion

15 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House welcomes reports that the Government is taking steps to prevent the entry of Ms Valentina Gomez to the United Kingdom for the far-right march in London on 16 May organised by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon; notes with serious concern her previous conduct at the same Unite the Kingdom rally, …
Monday 20th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

MS Awareness Week 2026

37 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House supports multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week which takes place between 20 to 26 April 2026; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the condition in the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, Neuro Therapy …
Monday 20th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad

3 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened risk of displacement; recalls Pakistan’s constitutional and international …
Thursday 16th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Impact of war in the Middle East on the cost of living

21 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House expresses deep concern at the escalating cost of living crisis affecting households across the United Kingdom; notes that the war in the Middle East has severely disrupted vital supply chains including shipping, energy, critical minerals and metals, food and fertiliser, semi-conductors and many more, which has caused …
Thursday 16th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners

44 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses grave concern about reports of widespread and systematic torture of Palestinians detained and imprisoned by Israel, including children; notes with alarm that, since 2023, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with evidence of intensifying abuses, including beatings, sexual violence, starvation and lethal mistreatment, leading to unprecedented numbers …
Thursday 16th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Student Loans Company repayments

10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses grave concern at reports that the Student Loans Company (SLC) has instructed 22,000 students to immediately repay tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and childcare grants issued in error; notes that many of those affected are from disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds, including mature students, single parents and …
Thursday 16th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Food Bill

34 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only …
Wednesday 15th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

UN General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 on declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as a crime against humanity

16 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House regrets the Government’s decision to abstain on the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 rather than vote for it; recognises the immense harm and suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade, and the legacy of harm left by the practice, as well as colonialism and neocolonialism; …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

World Parkinson’s Day 2026

17 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
This House notes that 11 April 2026 is World Parkinson’s Day 2026; extends good wishes to all those who will be raising money, hosting events and community activities in communities right across the world; commits to supporting all those living with Parkinson's right across the UK with first class research, …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Second annual SEND Youth Parliament

17 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Jodie Gosling (Labour - Nuneaton)
That this House celebrates the Second Annual SEND Youth Parliament and commends the young people with learning disabilities and autism who have travelled from across the country to Parliament, many for the first time, to share their experiences and speak on the issues that matter most to them; notes that …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

National Supported Internship Day 2026

7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Jodie Gosling (Labour - Nuneaton)
That this House celebrates National Supported Internship Day 2026 and recognises the vital role that supported internships play in enabling young people with learning disabilities and autism to access meaningful employment opportunities; notes that supported internships provide structured, high-quality workplace learning combined with personalised support, helping interns develop confidence, skills …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Hope House Children's Hospices

8 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House celebrates the work of Barbara Evans as founder of Hope House Children’s Hospices in Morda, Oswestry; recognises her huge achievement in establishing in 1995 this highly-valued service to the children of Shropshire and the surrounding area suffering life-limiting illness; commends Barbara’s dedication over 35 years in ensuring …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Princess Alice Hospice

10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House congratulates Princess Alice Hospice on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; notes that the hospice was officially opened on 20 March 1986 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; recognises the outstanding care and support it has provided to patients and families across the local community …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Universal Credit health for under-22s

27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposal to delay access to the Universal Credit health element for young disabled people under 22; notes the absence of evidence that reducing benefit income or tightening eligibility increases participation in employment, education or training; recognises evidence, including the Department for Work …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Palestinian Nakba commemoration march

39 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that every year the Palestine Coalition organises a march in London on the anniversary of the Nakba and that this year the march falls on Saturday 16 May; expresses its strong concern that the Metropolitan Police has refused the Palestine movement its preferred route for the …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Women and heart disease

13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises that more than 4 million women in the UK are currently living with heart disease, and that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women globally and in the UK; and so calls on the Government to raise awareness of heart disease in women …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Animal protection disclosure scheme

14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes proposals for the creation of a Animal Protection Disclosure Scheme also known as Holly’s Law; further notes that this scheme could potentially reduce the number of repeated prosecutions against those who abuse animals and people as well as protect animals and people from potential harm and …
Monday 13th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Israeli death penalty law and military courts

31 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House expresses grave concern at the passage by the Israeli Knesset on 30 March 2026 of the Penal Law (Amendment – Death Penalty for Terrorists), which introduces the death penalty as the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of terrorism offences in territories under Israeli control, including in the …
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Royal Mail's performance

29 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House notes with serious concern the ongoing failures in Royal Mail's delivery performance, including credible reports of post being batched over periods of one to two weeks rather than delivered on a daily basis, in breach of its statutory obligations under the Universal Service Obligation; recognises the particular …
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions in women and girls

9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Allison Gardner (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House recognises that many women and girls receive diagnoses of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD, significantly later than boys and men; notes evidence that differences in presentation, masking behaviours and historical diagnostic criteria have contributed to missed or delayed diagnoses; further notes that late diagnosis is associated …
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Changes to State Pension age affecting 1950s-born women

23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
That this House notes with deep concern the ongoing injustice facing women born after 6 April 1950 failed by the implementation of UK Government changes to the State Pension Age; further notes that affected women have been left in financial hardship, uncertainty and distress due to poorly communicated decisions; condemns …
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Higher education funding (No. 2)

10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central)
That this House considers higher education should be treated as a public good not something to be commodified as a private expense and that universities and graduates play an essential role in society and our economy; believes in scrapping undergraduate tuition fees and restoring maintenance grants; notes the English funding …
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Nature restoration and flood risk

13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley)
That this House recognises the vital role nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration, tree planting, restoring bogs and rewilding rivers can play in reducing flood risk; welcomes research by Rewilding Britain that suggests nature-based techniques can decrease flood peaks by up to 50%, making them one of the best defences …
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Decoupling the price of gas from electricity

22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central)
That this House notes with alarm that another global fossil fuel price shock is once again threatening to send bills for households and businesses through the roof, equal to or worse than the price surge seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; believes that when people across the UK are already …
Wednesday 25th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Restructuring at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

24 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House considers that the main focus of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) should be on tackling pressing issues arising from the conflict in the Middle East alongside emerging and ongoing crises across the globe; regrets, however, that internal restructuring means that staff are occupied with a …
Tuesday 24th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Future Homes Standard

8 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard; notes that it includes positive measures such as requirements for solar panels, support for heat pumps, and cleaner heating; further notes that the Future Homes Standard remains insufficiently ambitious given the scale of the housing and climate crises; expresses …
Tuesday 24th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Archbishop Hosam and Gaza

6 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes with concern the decision of the Israeli authorities to deny entry into Gaza to Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem; further notes that the Diocese is responsible for the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, which has continued to operate throughout the current …
Tuesday 24th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Outdoor learning specialist apprenticeships

28 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets the proposed defunding of the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship from 1 September 2026; recognises that this apprenticeship prepares practitioners to design and deliver outdoor learning programmes that support educational achievement, children’s wellbeing, enrichment and SEND inclusion, often directly within schools and educational settings; notes …
Monday 23rd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

Sign Language Week

25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates Sign Language Week, held from 16 to 22 March 2026; welcomes this year’s theme entitled United in Sign, celebrating unity, pride, and collective action around sign language; notes the importance of sign as a form of language, heritage and identity for the deaf community; recognises the …
Tuesday 28th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026

29 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House marks International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026; remembers all those who have been killed, injured or made ill as a result of their work; sends solidarity to bereaved families, injured workers and all those living with work-related illness; recognises the vital role of trade unions, health and safety …
Monday 20th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026

World Curlew Day

26 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire)
That this House calls on the Government to adopt and implement the UK Curlew Action Plan; recognises that the Eurasian Curlew, one of Britain’s most iconic and culturally significant birds, has declined by approximately 65 per cent since the 1970s and is now classified as a Red Listed species; notes …
Tuesday 14th April
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th April 2026

Health and Social Care

37 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 202), dated 2 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March 2026, be annulled.
Thursday 26th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th April 2026

Statutory rights for trade union future-proofing jobs representatives

12 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central)
That this House recognises that the UK is entering a period of significant industrial change, driven by the need to address the climate, nature and cost of living crises; acknowledges that these changes will have repercussions for many workplaces, particularly the oil and gas sector and heavy industry; calls for …
Wednesday 18th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd March 2026

Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law

21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the immediate need for Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and forced labour bans legislation to support human rights, consumers, businesses, and the environment; further notes that the voluntary framework introduced in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is now outdated and eclipsed by international standards; …
Tuesday 17th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd March 2026

Strike action by UCU at Scottish universities

14 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial action by University and College Union members across key Scottish universities, undertaken in response to long-standing disputes over pay, workload, job security and the erosion of working conditions; recognises that university staff have faced years of below-inflation pay settlements, increasing casualisation, …
Tuesday 17th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd March 2026

Non-League Day

10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Chris Bloore (Labour - Redditch)
That this House celebrates Non-League Day on 28 March; notes the vital role of football clubs across the country in supporting their local community; and welcomes the support provided by Entain’s Pitching In programme to all 263 non-league football clubs across the Northern Premier League, Southern Football League, and Isthmian …
Tuesday 17th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2026

World Social Work Day 2026

32 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House marks World Social Work Day 2026 as an opportunity to celebrate the incredibly important role the social work profession holds within our society; recognises the support social workers provide to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities to improve their circumstances every single day; appreciates those who work in …
Thursday 5th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

National No Smoking Day

8 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises that Wednesday 11 March marks National No Smoking Day 2026 and the continued importance of policy action to achieve the UK’s ambition of a smokefree society; celebrates the progress made over recent decades in reducing the harm caused by tobacco, but acknowledges the latest data from …
Thursday 5th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Trade union de-recognition at GB Railfreight

23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that employers are exploiting loopholes in the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) process to de-recognise trade unions; condemns this practice which undermines good industrial relations; notes that workers in the privately owned and operated rail freight sector are regularly affected by …
Thursday 5th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

International Women's Day 2026 and women’s inclusion in placemaking

31 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 and recognises the challenges faced by women over the past year; expresses concern that violence against women and girls continues to result in approximately 100 to 200 deaths annually in the UK; emphasises the importance of involving women in placemaking to help …
Thursday 5th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (No. 2)

54 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Stella Creasy (Labour (Co-op) - Walthamstow)
That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 1691, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 March, be disapproved.
Wednesday 4th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Assassination of Yanar Mohammed, women's rights campaigner

11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House expresses its deep sorrow and utter indignation following the brutal assassination of Yanar Mohammed, a prominent leader in the struggle for women’s equality and human rights in Iraq on 2 March 2026 in Baghdad; notes with alarm that Yanar Mohammed, the President of the Organization of Women's …
Thursday 5th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Cancer care in Gaza

22 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Gerry O’Hare and Dr Abdulla Alhasso of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre on their Global Citizenship Award for sustained work supporting breast cancer care in Gaza; notes their regular visits and ongoing support with Palestinian clinicians; recognises the importance of …
Wednesday 4th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Football ticket prices (No. 2)

28 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House raises serious concerns at the trend of annual ticket price increases for Premier League football, as highlighted by the Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign; believes working class and young supporters are being priced out; fears that squeezing local and dedicated fans poses an existential threat …
Wednesday 4th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Temporary accommodation and its impact on neurodivergent children

19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House notes with grave concern the findings of the report entitled ‘It’s Like Torture’: Life in Temporary Accommodation for Neurodivergent Children and their Families, published in 2026 by King’s College London and partners; further notes evidence presented in the report that temporary accommodation can expose neurodivergent children to …
Tuesday 3rd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Modern slavery in Pakistan

6 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes and commends the Government of Punjab and the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, for undertaking substantive legislative, administrative and enforcement reforms aimed at eradicating bonded labour and modernising the brick kiln sector; recognises the historic challenges posed by debt bondage within the industry and …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Use of catapults against wildlife

29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House condemns the increasing misuse of catapults against wildlife, domestic animals, private property and persons in both urban and rural settings; commends the work of Naturewatch Foundation and other animal welfare organisations in raising awareness of this issue and in seeking to reduce the number of innocent victims …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2026

37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Kenneth Stevenson (Labour - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes the Great Daffodil Appeal 2026, which is Marie Curie's flagship annual fundraising campaign, held every March, when people from all corners of the UK wear a daffodil badge to show their support for people with terminal illness; further notes that the Great Daffodil Appeal has now …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (No. 2)

11 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked annually in March, as an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease which remains one of the most lethal cancers affecting women; notes that in Northern Ireland approximately 165 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, with survival rates significantly …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Covid Day of Reflection 2026

37 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises Sunday 8 March 2026 as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection as a time to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to acknowledge the profound impact the pandemic had on our country during an unprecedented time; pays tribute to those who worked …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Curlew populations

22 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House notes with concern the sharp decline in Curlew populations, with the UK’s breeding curlew population having halved in the last 25 years; expresses particular alarm at the decline of Curlew populations in the South of England, including Tewkesbury and the surrounding area; recognises the importance of wetland …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Cardiac risk in the young

47 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 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 …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Escalation of conflict with Iran

26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House notes with profound anxiety the recent military escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, sparked by an illegal, unjustified, and unnecessary large-scale military attack upon the latter, and the risk of a widening and lengthy regional war resulting from this; recognises the grave danger that continued …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Edinburgh mural marking the deaths of protestors in Iran

4 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House welcomes the unveiling, on 1 March 2026, of a mural on St John’s Church on Princes Street in Edinburgh honouring Iran’s anti-regime protestors; notes that the mural was created by Edinburgh-based artist Greg Mitchell with input from the local Iranian community; further notes that the project was …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

World Hearing Day 2026

31 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate)
That this House notes that 3 March is World Hearing Day; further notes that approximately 12 million people in the UK live with hearing loss, making it one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in the country; recognises that, left untreated, hearing loss significantly increases the risk of social isolation, …
Monday 2nd March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

National Keep Britain Tidy Campaign

21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead)
That this House recognises the growing problem of litter in public spaces across the United Kingdom and the burden it places on local communities, councils, and the environment; notes the valuable work being carried out by community groups and parish councils, including Bray Parish Council in Maidenhead, which has invested …
Thursday 26th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr

10 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House celebrates the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, an iconic figure within the civil rights movement in the US, having worked closely with Dr Martin Luther King; recognises his efforts to inspire others outside of the US with his visits to Parliament on his 70th birthday …
Wednesday 25th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Palantir and the NHS

59 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 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 …
Wednesday 25th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Compulsory redundancies and industrial action at Edinburgh Napier University

10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the ongoing strike action by academic staff at Edinburgh Napier University, represented by the Educational Institute of Scotland, in opposition to compulsory redundancies; notes the significant impact that the loss of experienced academic staff would have on the student experience and the …
Wednesday 25th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Billionaire wealth

29 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House notes that billionaire wealth is at its highest recorded level, with the number of billionaires surpassing 3,000 for the first time, while one in four people globally face hunger and 14.1 million people in the UK experienced food insecurity last year; observes growing concern that extreme concentrations …
Wednesday 25th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Ellen Roome and the Jools’ Law campaign

10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes the tireless campaigning of Ellen Roome MBE in her pursuit of legislation to preserve the social media data of deceased children; offers thanks to Ellen for her work to bring about positive change in the area of online safety; and welcomes the Government’s decision to adopt …
Tuesday 24th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Dual nationals and new UK entry documentation requirements

26 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the changes to entry requirements for British dual nationals due to come into force on 25 February 2026; notes that these changes will require British dual nationals to present either a valid British passport or a certificate of entitlement in order to return …
Tuesday 24th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Student finance

12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House notes with concern the growing complexity of the student loan system in England, including differing repayment thresholds, interest rates and write-off periods, which make it difficult for prospective students to understand their long-term financial obligations; further notes that many young people enter higher education without clear knowledge …
Tuesday 24th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Rosebank oil field

22 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises that the UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is underway, as North Sea reserves decline and the climate imperative intensifies; notes that a well-managed transition has the potential to deliver economic benefit, strengthen domestic supply chains and revitalise our industrial heartlands; encourages the Government …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Funding for fire and rescue services

49 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House supports the Fire Brigade Union’s calls for urgent investment in the UK’s fire and rescue service and has heard their warning that cuts kill; expresses deep concern that proposed cuts and chronic underfunding that have hollowed out the UK’s fire and rescue services leaving communities without adequate …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

NHS access to medical cannabis for children with drug-resistant epilepsy

35 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House notes the law change of 2018 which allows the prescription of medical cannabis under the direction of specialist doctors; recognises that this law change was in large part achieved by the campaigning efforts of Hannah Deacon on behalf of her then 6 year old son Alfie Dingley …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Government response to Israel’s West Bank annexation plan

84 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes the Israeli Government’s 15 February approval of a plan to register land in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank as Israeli state property; strongly condemns this illegal plan to seize yet more Palestinian land; further notes the statement backed by 85 UN Member States, …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Surveillance and political intimidation of journalists

29 signatures (Most recent: 24 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House recognises the vital importance for press freedom of investigative journalists being able to report the truth without fear or favour, and to protect the identity of their sources; is concerned by media reports that the organisation Labour Together commissioned public relations agency APCO Worldwide to identify the …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2026-27

22 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 in 2024-25, representing a significant …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

500th anniversary of the Tyndale Bible

7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with great significance the 500th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale’s English translation of the New Testament; recognises Tyndale’s enduring contribution to the English language, religious liberty and public access to the Scriptures; acknowledges the profound impact of the Tyndale Bible on the development of …
Monday 23rd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

World Book Day 2026

15 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates preparations for World Book Day 2026, recognising the continued importance of this annual event in promoting a love of reading among children and young people across the UK and Northern Ireland; acknowledges the vital contribution that reading makes to educational attainment, personal development and mental wellbeing; …
Thursday 12th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Royal Mail postal delivery services

20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes ongoing failures in Royal Mail’s delivery performance, including reports of post being batched over one to two weeks rather than delivered daily, in breach of statutory delivery targets; recognises the particular impact on Northern Ireland, rural and remote communities, and those reliant on timely post for …
Thursday 12th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Child protection from illicit vapes

22 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the growing problem of illegal drug-laced vapes, including those containing the dangerous synthetic cannabinoid Spice, being sold to children via social media platforms; notes with serious concern research conducted by the University of Bath which found that 16.6 percent of vapes confiscated in schools contained Spice; …
Wednesday 11th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

59 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserting that the Israeli government …
Wednesday 11th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Government contract with Palantir Technologies

34 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US firm Palantir in December 2025 worth £240,000,000, by direct award and without tender; further notes that whilst the decision may be justified under the Procurement Act 2023, there is significant public interest in how this …
Wednesday 11th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

International Humanitarian Law

12 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House notes the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights’ report finds that international humanitarian law is at a critical breaking point; further notes that civilian deaths during armed conflicts in 2024 and 2025 were in excess of 100,000, and that conflicts including in Gaza, Ukraine, …
Tuesday 10th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

NEU dispute and strike action at Access Creative College

19 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House stands in solidarity with members of the National Education Union taking strike action at Access Creative College; believes that public money intended for education and student support should not be diverted away from frontline teaching, student services, and staff pay and conditions; notes the pay disparity between …
Tuesday 10th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Rare Disease Day and Achalasia

19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026; recognises achalasia as a rare and serious swallowing condition affecting the oesophagus, causing severe pain, malnutrition and significant impacts on physical and mental health; notes that around 6,000 people are estimated to be living with achalasia in the UK; …
Tuesday 10th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

41 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion)
That this House believes that Buckingham Palace should publish all papers and electronic communications that contain reference to the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Wednesday 4th February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Conduct of Lord Mandelson (No. 3)

7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes the revelations around Peter Mandelson and his relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, especially his actions during his time as a Cabinet Minister when he reportedly shared confidential Government information with Epstein; is concerned about the ability of Peter Mandelson to obtain UK Government security …
Monday 2nd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

50th anniversary of the King's Trust

10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust, formerly the Prince's Trust, and the tremendous work that has been done with young people in that time; highlights that since its inception in 1976, the charity founded by HM King Charles III has helped more than 1.3 …
Monday 2nd February
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Apprenticeship Week 2026

15 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the commencement of Apprenticeship Week 2026, taking place from 2 to 6 February 2026; highlights the events which will take place across all regions and occupational sectors, offering practical insights and real opportunities for potential apprentices and employers alike; and urges schools and colleges to ensure …
Monday 26th January
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Health and Care Worker visas

40 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House notes with concern the thousands of migrants currently working on Health and Care Worker visas, most notably those classified as medium-skilled workers, who, following new Government reforms, will not be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain for a further fifteen years, despite having been promised …
Thursday 12th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

41 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the closure of Al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan; notes that this action infringes Palestinians’ right to freedom of worship, violates Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law and UN resolutions, and breaches the longstanding status quo governing the …
Thursday 12th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026

35 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month; notes that around 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, yet diagnosis times remain prolonged, with many patients waiting 3–9 years before receiving a confirmed diagnosis; acknowledges that endometriosis can have a profound impact on physical and mental health, …
Thursday 12th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Industrial action and the cost of living

16 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House notes the continuing downward pressure on household budgets across the United Kingdom, with many families facing rising prices for essential goods and services; further notes the risk that the cost of living crisis may intensify as a consequence of war in the Middle East and its potential …
Wednesday 11th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Understanding of Tourette Syndrome

16 signatures (Most recent: 24 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the public distress and misunderstanding that followed a recent high profile event in which an involuntary tic was misinterpreted, and recognises the hurt experienced across multiple communities as well as the broader impact such incidents have on people living with Tourette syndrome when the involuntary nature …
Wednesday 11th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Ketamine

13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with concern the increased problematic use of ketamine, particularly among young people; further notes that its severe impacts can include cognitive impairment, psychological difficulties and physical damage to the bladder, kidneys and urinary tract, leading to dependency and contributing to deaths; recognises that those affected may …
Wednesday 11th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Creative industries and the use of AI

22 signatures (Most recent: 24 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House recognises that artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for innovation and economic growth but also poses substantial risks to the United Kingdom’s world-leading creative industries; notes with concern proposals to introduce a broad text and data mining copyright exception which would permit the use of creative works to …
Wednesday 11th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England

28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 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 …
Wednesday 11th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Outdoor learning

38 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health and community organisations; and calls for Parliament's sustained attention …
Tuesday 10th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

New United Nations Convention on the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals

26 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House is gravely concerned at the apparent impunity enjoyed by state forces and paramilitary operatives across the globe engaging in the targeted killing of journalists and media workers, with one-hundred-and-twenty-eight killings globally recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in 2025 alone; recognises the significant harm to press …
Monday 9th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Industrial relations at Carlisle Support Services

18 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House commends the work of station staff employed by outsourcing company Carlisle Support Services who work on stations managed by publicly owned Northern Trains to collect revenue and operate station gatelines across the North; notes that these station staff work on the frontline of what will be Great …
Monday 9th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

30th anniversary of the Dunblane Primary School tragedy

44 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House notes that on 13 March 2026 this House marks thirty years since the tragedy at Dunblane Primary School; recognises the extraordinary courage, dignity and determination shown by the parents and families of Dunblane in the face of unimaginable loss; commends the tireless campaign by the families and …
Monday 9th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2026

HPV Awareness Day

7 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 4 March marks HPV Awareness Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) and the diseases it can cause; recognises that HPV is a common virus, with around 8 in 10 people in the UK expected to be infected at some …
Monday 9th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Future of Hamworthy Fire Station

19 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses its concern at the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority’s plans to close eight stations within the service, including the one at Hamworthy in Poole constituency; acknowledges that this would result in a loss of 96 firefighters overall, thirteen of which would be from Hamworthy, with a …
Monday 9th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Reforming National Parks and National Landscapes

13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West)
That this House supports the Government’s commitment to legislating to ensure National Parks and National Landscapes are better equipped to address the challenges of the 21st century, delivering stronger nature recovery, thriving communities, improved climate resilience and greater social justice; believes that young people from all backgrounds must play a …
Monday 16th March
Rachael Maskell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th March 2026

Transition of rail workers into Great British Railways

29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House welcomes and applauds the bringing into public ownership of the Train Operating Companies and their combination with Network Rail to create Great British Railways (GBR); believes that a just transition for railway workers into the new structures is vital to deliver a railway that works for everyone; …



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17 Mar 2026, 12:35 p.m. - House of Commons
"right across the department to deal with the delays in the Family court as well. >> Rachael Maskell Mr. Speaker, I refer to my register of interest, "
Calum Miller MP (Bicester and Woodstock, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
23 Mar 2026, 3:35 p.m. - House of Commons
" Rachael Maskell Mr. Speaker, my constituent has just 13 months. When she came to this country as a teenager, she was taken into care. She was then groomed and exploited "
Rachael Maskell MP (York Central, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
24 Mar 2026, 1:14 p.m. - House of Commons
" Rachael Maskell thank. the. intersection. >> Between poverty. And food and "
Rachael Maskell MP (York Central, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Apr 2026, 2:58 p.m. - House of Commons
" Rachael Maskell. >> Rachael Maskell. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The scale of short term holiday lets in Europe continues to heighten our significant housing challenges, "
Rachael Maskell MP (York Central, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Apr 2026, 2:58 p.m. - House of Commons
" Rachael Maskell Mr Speaker. Question 11 please Minister. >> Mr Speaker responsibility for developing a registration scheme for short term lets in England lies with the Department for culture, Media and Sport. It is building a "
Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Greenwich and Woolwich, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Apr 2026, 4:56 p.m. - House of Commons
" Rachael Maskell thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Resorting to violence doesn't achieve anything, "
Rachael Maskell MP (York Central, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Apr 2026, 9:33 p.m. - House of Commons
"bear the cost for years to come. >> Rachael Maskell thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. We know the stories, "
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Parliamentary Debates
Immigration Reforms
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Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Westminster Hall
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Monday 30th March 2026

Source Page: Letter dated 25/03/2026 from Ian Murray MP to Rachael Maskell MP regarding issues raised at the BBC Charter renewal debate: the importance of accountability and impartiality at the BBC and its provision of local services. 2p.
Document: 250326_Murray_-_Maskell.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 25/03/2026 from Ian Murray MP to Rachael Maskell MP regarding issues raised at the BBC Charter