Richard Foord Alert Sample


Alert Sample

View the Parallel Parliament page for Richard Foord

Information between 20th January 2026 - 30th January 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
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 182
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - 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 - 347 Noes - 184
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 185
21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - 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 - 373 Noes - 106
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326


Speeches
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
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
Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (67 words)
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Justice
Richard Foord speeches from: Education Funding: Distribution
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (68 words)
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Education
Richard Foord speeches from: Local Authority Children’s Services
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (668 words)
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Education
Richard Foord speeches from: Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance Requirements
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (51 words)
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Defence
Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (122 words)
Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Commons Chamber
HM Treasury
Richard Foord speeches from: Rural Broadband: Installation
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (60 words)
Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Richard Foord speeches from: Consumer Energy Bills: Government Support
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (76 words)
Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Richard Foord speeches from: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (74 words)
Monday 26th January 2026 - Commons Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Richard Foord speeches from: Police Reform White Paper
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (88 words)
Monday 26th January 2026 - Commons Chamber
Home Office
Richard Foord speeches from: Armed Forces Bill
Richard Foord contributed 3 speeches (131 words)
2nd reading
Monday 26th January 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Richard Foord speeches from: Water White Paper
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (89 words)
Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs


Written Answers
Debts: Developing Countries
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth)
Wednesday 28th January 2026

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she is taking steps to ensure that private lenders who arranged to provide money to countries under UK legislation are (a) prevented from suing those countries when they are in debt distress and (b) encouraged to participate in debt relief negotiations for lower-income countries.

Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)

The UK, alongside the G20 and Paris Club, expects private creditors to participate in international debt restructurings on comparable terms.

At this stage, the government is not pursuing a legislative approach that would force private sector participation in restructurings. Overall, we have seen private creditors’ willingness to engage and provide debt treatments where needed, including for Zambia and Ghana – though we keep this under review


The government is focused on enhancing a market-based (contractual) approach to private sector participation The Economic Secretary is co-chairing the 'London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt', launched in June 2025 to work with private creditors on sovereign debt issues. The Coalition promotes the uptake of UK-led contractual innovations, such as Climate Resilient Debt Clauses.

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.



Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 9th February
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026

Radiotherapy in the National Cancer Plan

34 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 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 …
Wednesday 11th February
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026

Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

25 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 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 …
Thursday 18th December
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026

Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations

61 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important …



Richard Foord mentioned

Live Transcript

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

21 Jan 2026, 2:47 p.m. - House of Commons
"really bear down on the incidents that he's talking about. >> Final backbencher no doubt worth the wait. Richard Foord. "
Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Wycombe, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
21 Jan 2026, 2:47 p.m. - House of Commons
"the wait. Richard Foord. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy. >> Speaker. >> And I. >> Welcome the abolition of Ofwat, "
Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Wycombe, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
28 Jan 2026, 12:24 p.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord. "
Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Deputy Prime Minister (Tottenham, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
26 Jan 2026, 3:57 p.m. - House of Commons
" Yeah. >> Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, he'd like to publish what costs the government then were willing to pay for this deal. >> Richard Foord. >> Thank you. "
Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Cardiff South and Penarth, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
26 Jan 2026, 5:40 p.m. - House of Commons
"officers are doing. And that is about. >> Richard Foord Madam Deputy Speaker, one resident from Uplyme "
Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP, The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Birmingham Ladywood, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
27 Jan 2026, 11:45 a.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord. "
Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Leeds West and Pudsey, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
27 Jan 2026, 11:45 a.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord. "
Dan Tomlinson MP, The Exchequer Secretary (Chipping Barnet, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
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

Local Authority Children’s Services
41 speeches (13,882 words)
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Education
Mentions:
1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) referred to staff and what they do. - Link to Speech
2: Munira Wilson (LD - Twickenham) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord), I pay tribute to those working on the frontline - Link to Speech
3: Jack Rankin (Con - Windsor) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) talked about the variation in children’s services around - Link to Speech
4: Josh MacAlister (Lab - Whitehaven and Workington) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) made a point about social work judgment, which neatly - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Chatham House, Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu), and US-Middle East Project

Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: meeting Members present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Phil Brickell; Richard Foord

Tuesday 20th January 2026
Oral Evidence - International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Keio University, Japan, and French Institute of Oriental and African Studies (Inalco)

The UK Government’s China Audit - Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Phil Brickell; Richard Foord

Tuesday 20th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the United Kingdom

The UK Government’s China Audit - Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Phil Brickell; Richard Foord




Richard Foord - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 27th January 2026 1:30 p.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Lebanon: next steps
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
Dr Lina Khatib - Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Chris Doyle - Director at Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu)
Daniel Levy - President at US-Middle East Project
View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 10 a.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: What can we learn from Venezuela?
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Dr Carlos Solar - Senior Research Fellow, Latin American Security at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
Dr Christopher Sabatini - Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, US and North America Programme at Chatham House
At 11:15am: Oral evidence
Professor Antonios Tzanakopoulos - Professor of Public International Law at The University of Oxford
Professor Janina Dill - Fellow at Trinity College at The University of Oxford, and Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict at The University of Oxford
View calendar - Add to calendar
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


Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO, relating to the FCDO budget, dated 17 December and 16 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Foreign Secretary and response from Minister Elmore, relating to British Council finances, dated 19 January and 06 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister Doughty following up on oral evidence session on 06 January, dated 19 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for AI and Online Safety, DSIT, relating to disinformation, dated 16 January and 07 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy, MHCLG, relating to disinformation, dated 22 and 07 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for Security, Home Office, and Minister of State, Cabinet Office, relating to disinformation, dated 26 and 07 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Chatham House, Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu), and US-Middle East Project

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the United Kingdom

The UK Government’s China Audit - Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Oral Evidence - International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Keio University, Japan, and French Institute of Oriental and African Studies (Inalco)

The UK Government’s China Audit - Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Chief Executive at the Electoral Commission, following up on the oral evidence session on 13 January, dated 28 January 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with Government Affairs Department at X, relating to the Disinformation Diplomacy inquiry, dated 14 and 28 January

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs at TikTok, relating to the disinformation diplomacy inquiry, dated 30 and 14 January 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Oral Evidence - The University of Oxford, and The University of Oxford

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Oral Evidence - Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), and Chatham House

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Director of UK Public Policy at Meta relating to disinformation, dated 16 January 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 9th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Vitaliy Klitschko

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 12th February 2026
Written Evidence - Electoral Commission
DIS0055 - Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy

Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy - Foreign Affairs Committee