Information between 29th January 2026 - 18th February 2026
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3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104 |
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4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116 |
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11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143 |
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11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107 |
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Richard Foord speeches from: UK-EU Agritrade: SPS Agreement
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (138 words) Thursday 12th February 2026 - Westminster Hall |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Rural Mobile Connectivity
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (127 words) Thursday 12th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Pharmacy First: Withholding Payments
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (108 words) Thursday 12th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (116 words) Thursday 12th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Local Government Finance
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (583 words) Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Police Grant Report
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (128 words) Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Independent Water Commission: Final Report
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (67 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Standards in Public Life
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (102 words) Monday 9th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Russian Influence on UK Politics and Democracy
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (105 words) Monday 9th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Sustainable Drainage Systems
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (161 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (54 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Construction Industry Training Board: Funding
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (129 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Lord Mandelson
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (83 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Iran
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (81 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: US Department of Justice Release of Files
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (90 words) Monday 2nd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: China and Japan
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (38 words) Monday 2nd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Ukraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied Territories
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (769 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: River Habitats: Protection and Restoration
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (81 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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River Thames: Balconies
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Thursday 29th January 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, following the conclusion of the public inquiry into the Port of London Authority Harbour Revision Order, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the Port of London Authority is operating in a fair and transparent manner in relation to the charging of river works licences for balconies overhanging the River Thames. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Following the conclusion of the inquiry, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has told the Department how it intends to resolve residents’ concerns. Although the Department has no relevant powers that can be used to assist in this situation, it is currently satisfied with the PLA’s proposed course of action but will keep the matter under review.
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Diego Garcia: Military Bases
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Thursday 5th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department's policy of considering the legal basis and policy rationale when approving foreign nations’ use of UK military bases for operational purposes also applies to the use of the military base at Diego Garcia. Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Yes, the United States' (US) operational use of Diego Garcia is governed by an Exchange of Notes between the UK and the US. I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 19 December to Question 99134, where I confirmed that this Government will continue to work closely with the US to ensure the base's operational effectiveness and that it remains a vital part of our security alliance well into the next century.
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Floods: Finance
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Monday 9th February 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure levels of flood recovery funding reflects the cumulative impact of successive named storms on the same communities. Answered by Samantha Dixon - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) In exceptional circumstances, government support may be provided for incidents of severe flooding via the Flood Recovery Framework (Framework). In thinking about activating recovery support the government considers many factors – such as the severity, duration and extent of reported impacts which will take account of recent events. The Framework was last activated following Storms Babet in October 2023 and Henk in January 2024, when more than 8,500 homes and businesses were impacted across England. |
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Monday 2nd March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 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 … |
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Monday 2nd March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Funding for rural fire and rescue services 23 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the outstanding and lifesaving work by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and fire services across the United Kingdom; notes with concern the proposed closure of Charmouth and Maiden Newton Fire Stations in West Dorset; further notes that the proposals are driven by sustained central … |
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Monday 2nd March Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 17 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the … |
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Monday 23rd February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House congratulates the 1st Ram Hill Scout Group in Coalpit Heath on its successful launch in September 2024; notes that the group is already thriving with a full range of sections including Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts; further notes the significant demand for scouting in the local area … |
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Monday 23rd February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2026 Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire 12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House celebrates the remarkable history and enduring contribution of Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire to the lives of girls and young women; pays tribute to the thousands of dedicated volunteers, leaders, and commissioners, both past and present, who have given their time and expertise to inspire and nurture … |
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Wednesday 25th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Thursday 26th February 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 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 … |
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Monday 2nd February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 54 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked … |
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Monday 23rd February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank closures have on rural … |
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Thursday 12th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Review of the student loan system 45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Monday 9th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 Radiotherapy in the National Cancer Plan 43 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and its ambition to meet all cancer targets by 2029; notes with concern the lack of a comprehensive plan for radiotherapy; recognises that while references to Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy are positive, they fall far short of the investment and … |
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Wednesday 11th February Richard Foord signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank 50 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 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 … |
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2 Feb 2026, 5:50 p.m. - House of Commons " Richard Foord. >> Thank you, Madam Speaker. The Epstein files suggest that Lord Mandelson was prepared to lobby in the United States for a policy " Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Feb 2026, 4:31 p.m. - House of Commons " Richard Foord thank. 2023, the Intelligence and Security Committee reported that, quote, the UK's academic institutions provide " Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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9 Feb 2026, 5 p.m. - House of Commons " Chief Secretary. >> I do agree with my hon. Friend and as I say, the Foreign Office will be coming forward with more information in due course. >> Richard Foord. " Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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11 Feb 2026, 5:52 p.m. - House of Commons "you Richard Foord. " John Milne MP (Horsham, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Feb 2026, 11:01 a.m. - House of Commons "will tighten transparency regulations as well. >> Richard Foord. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I should " Chris Ward MP, The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Feb 2026, 11:37 a.m. - House of Commons "premise underlying our negotiations. >> Richard Foord Madam Deputy Speaker, Allied pharmacies have " Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care (Glasgow South West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
| Parliamentary Debates |
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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
70 speeches (6,009 words) Thursday 12th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: Jeremy Wright (Con - Kenilworth and Southam) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) said from the Liberal Democrat Benches, that we have - Link to Speech |
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Sustainable Drainage Systems
17 speeches (7,103 words) Thursday 5th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Martin Wrigley (LD - Newton Abbot) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) says, this is not just a problem in my Newton - Link to Speech 2: Sarah Dyke (LD - Glastonbury and Somerton) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) about developers using up-to-date datasets.In - Link to Speech 3: Aphra Brandreth (Con - Chester South and Eddisbury) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) made some important points, particularly about the need - Link to Speech |
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Ukraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied Territories
49 speeches (13,853 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Alex Sobel (LAB - Leeds Central and Headingley) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) for his service in the military. - Link to Speech |
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Monday 9th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Vitaliy Klitschko Foreign Affairs Committee Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Phil Brickell; Richard Foord |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026
Written Evidence - Seaton Hospital Steering Committee DNE0003 - Delivering the Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates Delivering the Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates - Health and Social Care Committee Found: leader, East Devon District Council, and deputy leader, Devon County Council) Dr Jonathan Dove (GP)Richard Foord |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Oral Evidence - The University of Oxford, and The University of Oxford Foreign Affairs Committee Found: Q25 Richard Foord: Professor Tzanakopoulos, do you have anything to add? |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Oral Evidence - Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), and Chatham House Foreign Affairs Committee Found: Q25 Richard Foord: Professor Tzanakopoulos, do you have anything to add? |
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Monday 9th February 2026 1 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The situation in Ukraine At 1:30pm: Oral evidence Vitaliy Klitschko - Mayor of Kyiv View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 9th March 2026 1 p.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Ali Law - Director of Public Policy for Northern Europe at TikTok David Agranovich - Director of Global Threat Disruption at Meta Wifredo Fernández - Head of Americas, Global Government Affairs at X Corp. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Follow-up to Israel-Palestine conflict inquiry At 10:30am: Oral evidence Ms. Anne Herzberg - Legal Advisor at NGO Monitor At 11:30am: Oral evidence Eylon Levy - former spokesperson at Israeli Government Amy Cohen - Director of International Relations & Advocacy at Ir Amim (City of Peoples) Ghassan S. Abu-Sittah - Consultant Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon and Rector at Glasgow University View calendar - Add to calendar |