To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Division Vote (Commons)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 262 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64
Written Question
British Nationals Abroad: Death
Monday 27th April 2026

Asked by: Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what legal basis her Department defers to a foreign police force's classification of the death of a British national abroad over the determination of an officially appointed pathologist and an official death certificate in circumstances where those findings would constitute grounds for a homicide investigation in England and Wales.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I am aware of the case that she raises, and I know the honourable member has written to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office about it and that officials are in touch with her constituent. There is no guidance on the specific circumstances she raises.

Written Question
Iraq: Security
Monday 27th April 2026

Asked by: Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the activities of the Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq on regional security.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK has long been clear that the influence of armed militias operating outside effective state control remains one of Iraq's most pressing challenges, threatening both Iraq and the wider region's long-term stability. A stable and effective Iraqi state requires a monopoly on the legitimate use of force, exercised in accordance with the rule of law. Through our diplomatic engagement and programming, the UK supports efforts to strengthen accountable and capable state institutions, improve governance, reduce corruption and uphold due process, and we regularly engage with the Government of Iraq to urge further action to restrain militia activities.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Apr 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"It is really great that Ministers have rapidly set about reforming the ministerial code so that never again will the public purse be forced to pay out £253,720 for ex-Ministers who were in post for less than six months, as happened in 2022 under the Tories. Now that we hear …..."
Rupa Huq - View Speech

View all Rupa Huq (Lab - Ealing Central and Acton) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 280 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 149
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 147
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 150
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 155
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Rupa Huq (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 149