Richard Foord Alert Sample


Alert Sample

View the Parallel Parliament page for Richard Foord

Information between 10th April 2026 - 20th April 2026

Note: This sample does not contain the most recent 2 weeks of information. Up to date samples can only be viewed by Subscribers.
Click here to view Subscription options.


Division Votes
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 157
15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 144
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 169
15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 136
15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 150
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 73
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 70
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 90
15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 51 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 139
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 158
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 174
15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 150
15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 159
15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 159
15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 162
14 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 176
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 158
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 70
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 73
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 90
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 157
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 174
15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 169
15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 155
15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 158


Speeches
Richard Foord speeches from: Strategic Defence Review: Funding
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (129 words)
Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Richard Foord speeches from: Crime and Policing Bill
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (121 words)
Consideration of Lords amendments
Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Home Office
Richard Foord speeches from: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (43 words)
Monday 13th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Richard Foord speeches from: North Atlantic Submarine Activity
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (63 words)
Monday 13th April 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence


Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 13th April
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance

19 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance; notes that Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mine contaminated countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022; acknowledges 90 per cent of mine victims are civilians and almost half are children; recognises 52 countries and …
Thursday 26th March
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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 …
Wednesday 25th March
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026

Blackdown Support Group's 35 year anniversary

10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House thanks the volunteers of the Blackdown Support Group on the organisation’s 35 year anniversary; recognises their vital work helping people stay connected with their communities, strengthening wellbeing, and giving people across the Blackdowns better health and greater independence by providing access to the services they need; celebrates …



Richard Foord mentioned

Live Transcript

Note: Cited speaker in live transcript data may not always be accurate. Check video link to confirm.

13 Apr 2026, 6:42 p.m. - House of Commons
" 1822 Richard Foord. >> Madam Deputy Speaker, The US Navy began a blockade of Iran at 2 p.m. this afternoon. Has the US been granted permission by the "
Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Apr 2026, 7:50 p.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord thank you, Madam. >> Deputy Speaker. The Minister talked about ways in which the government is investing in deterring adversaries in the North "
Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
15 Apr 2026, 1:30 p.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord Mr Speaker. >> Richard Foord Mr Speaker. >> I entered this house months after the full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and I was struck "
Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
46 speeches (6,468 words)
Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Lords Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Mentions:
1: Lord Purvis of Tweed (LD - Life peer) Lastly, this is a technical point that was raised by my honourable friend Richard Foord yesterday in - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Aphra Brandreth; Richard Foord

Monday 13th April 2026
Attendance statistics - Members' attendance 2024–26 (Foreign Affairs Committee), as at 13 February 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: of 57 (82.5%) Dan Carden (Labour, Liverpool Walton) (added 21 Oct 2024) 40 of 66 (60.6%) Richard Foord




Richard Foord - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Monday 20th April 2026 1 p.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: UK/EU Treaty on Gibraltar
At 1:30pm: Oral evidence
Hon Fabian R Picardo KC MP - Chief Minister at HM Government of Gibraltar
Michael Llamas CMG KC - Attorney-General at HM Government of Gibraltar
At 2:15pm: Oral evidence
Stephen Doughty MP - Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Hazel Cameron - Director, EU and Gibraltar at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 28th April 2026 8:30 a.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At 9:00am: Oral evidence
Sir Philip Barton GCMG OBE - Former Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Morgan McSweeney - Former Downing Street Chief of Staff
View calendar - Add to calendar
Thursday 23rd April 2026 9 a.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Catherine Little CB - Chief Operating Officer at Civil Service, and Permanent Secretary at Cabinet Office
View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 21st April 2026 8:30 a.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At 9:00am: Oral evidence
Sir Oliver Robbins KCMG CB - Former Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
View calendar - Add to calendar


Select Committee Documents
Monday 13th April 2026
Attendance statistics - Members' attendance 2024–26 (Foreign Affairs Committee), as at 13 February 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Friday 17th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter to Sir Oliver Robbins KCMG CB, relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, dated 17 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Foreign Affairs Committee
Saturday 25th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Interim Permanent Under-Secretary relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, dated 25 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Sir Oliver Robbins KCMG CB, relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, dated 21 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Saturday 18th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Foreign Secretary, relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, dated 18 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 20th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 20th April 2026
Oral Evidence - HM Government of Gibraltar, and HM Government of Gibraltar

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for Migration and Citizenship, relating to the impact of the visa break on Chevening Scholars, dated 14 April and 27 March 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Oral Evidence - Civil Service

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Friday 24th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Foreign Secretary relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, dated 24 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Europe, North America, and UK Overseas Territories relating to sanctions updates, dated 24 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Trade relating to Sanctions End-Use Controls, dated 23 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Correspondence - Response from the Cabinet Office, following oral evidence session with Catherine Little CB on 23 April 2026, dated 24 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 27th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Interim Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO, relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, dated 27 April 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Morgan McSweeney

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Estimate memoranda - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Main Estimate Memorandum 2026-27

Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Estimate memoranda - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Overseas Superannuation Main Estimate Memorandum 2026-27

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Oral Evidence - Civil Service

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee