Information between 31st October 2025 - 10th November 2025
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke 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 - 312 Noes - 151 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke 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 - 308 Noes - 153 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke 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 - 310 Noes - 155 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke 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 - 268 Noes - 80 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke 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 - 311 Noes - 152 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke 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 - 310 Noes - 150 |
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4 Nov 2025 - Welfare Spending - View Vote Context Sarah Dyke voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 403 |
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Sarah Dyke speeches from: Curriculum and Assessment Review
Sarah Dyke contributed 1 speech (67 words) Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for International Development |
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Sarah Dyke speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Sarah Dyke contributed 2 speeches (116 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Sarah Dyke speeches from: Supporting High Streets
Sarah Dyke contributed 1 speech (57 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Sarah Dyke speeches from: Official Development Assistance Reductions
Sarah Dyke contributed 1 speech (81 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Sarah Dyke speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Sarah Dyke contributed 1 speech (63 words) Monday 3rd November 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Prisons: WiFi
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of installing wi-fi in female prisons to facilitate access to (a) education, (b) training and (c) prepare for integration into society. Answered by Jake Richards - Assistant Whip The Government recognises the distinct needs of women in custody and the critical role education plays in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. The national education budget has not been reduced. However, many prisons in the female estate (as well as the male estate) are having to reduce some elements of delivery due to the rising costs of provision. Education is only one element of rehabilitation, and we continue to invest in skills and employability training for women, for example HMPPS' Future Skills Programme is supporting women in HMP/YOI Low Newton and HMP/YOI New Hall with the skills required to work in customer service roles. We also support women to desist from crime through housing support on release with a minimum of 10% of temporary accommodation beds reserved for women and nine dedicated Strategic Housing Specialists working across the female estate. The new Prisoner Education Service includes a secure, standardised IT system across all public sector prisons in England, with Wi-Fi now available in education areas enabling improved internet access and data collection. In two women’s prisons, the Launchpad programme is now providing Wi-Fi across the whole site and in-cell laptops. These digital improvements are intended to support learning, wellbeing, and rehabilitation, better preparing women for employment on release. |
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Prisons: Education
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of reducing educational programmes funding in female prisons on the level of (a) rehabilitation and (b) reoffending. Answered by Jake Richards - Assistant Whip The Government recognises the distinct needs of women in custody and the critical role education plays in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. The national education budget has not been reduced. However, many prisons in the female estate (as well as the male estate) are having to reduce some elements of delivery due to the rising costs of provision. Education is only one element of rehabilitation, and we continue to invest in skills and employability training for women, for example HMPPS' Future Skills Programme is supporting women in HMP/YOI Low Newton and HMP/YOI New Hall with the skills required to work in customer service roles. We also support women to desist from crime through housing support on release with a minimum of 10% of temporary accommodation beds reserved for women and nine dedicated Strategic Housing Specialists working across the female estate. The new Prisoner Education Service includes a secure, standardised IT system across all public sector prisons in England, with Wi-Fi now available in education areas enabling improved internet access and data collection. In two women’s prisons, the Launchpad programme is now providing Wi-Fi across the whole site and in-cell laptops. These digital improvements are intended to support learning, wellbeing, and rehabilitation, better preparing women for employment on release. |
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Blood: Contamination
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Wednesday 5th November 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) stopping and (b) reducing monthly support payments for people accepting one-off compensation payments from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority on people dependent on ongoing support for daily (i) living, (ii) medical and (iii) care costs. Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme includes Care and Financial Loss awards, which recognise the past and future care needs and associated costs for infected people. All support scheme beneficiaries, when undergoing their compensation assessment from IBCA, can choose between the ‘core’ and ‘adjusted’ route. Choosing the core route would mean accepting their compensation as a lump sum, or periodic installments. Choosing the adjusted route, would mean a smaller lump sum, and continuing to receive support payments for life. If someone chooses to continue receiving support scheme payments, their Care and Financial Loss awards (under the core route) will be offset against their support scheme payments. This means that regardless of which option an infected person chooses, they will receive a form of payment that recognises their increased living, medical, and care costs, associated with their infection. Those currently on the Infected Blood Support Schemes will continue to be able to apply for discretionary payments until they receive a compensation offer from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.
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Hornets: Pest Control
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Wednesday 5th November 2025 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 eradicate the Yellow-legged Asian hornet. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra is continuing to follow an eradication strategy against Yellow Legged Hornet (also known as Asian Hornet) to prevent this invasive non-native species from establishing in GB. Contingency action is delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). As of 23 October 2025, the APHA have found and destroyed a total of 155 Yellow Legged Hornet nests. |
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Hornets: Pest Control
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Wednesday 5th November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to expand the use of new (a) tracking and (b) monitoring technologies to improve the effectiveness of the National Bee Unit’s work to (i) locate and (ii) eradicate yellow-legged Asian hornet nests. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Since 2016 the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s National Bee Unit (NBU) have responded to incursions of Yellow Legged Hornet (YLH) into Great Britain. The NBU has developed a fine-tuned and effective response which allows them to find and destroy nests to prevent YLH establishing. During 2025 the NBU has drawn on support from other members of staff within APHA and used new technology to deliver the response. For tracking, the inspectors have been trialling Robor Nature Units which use a handheld device to add tiny trackers to hornets. The tracker is then used to follow the hornet and find the nest so it can be destroyed and removed. For monitoring, field tests have been carried out using VespAI, a visual monitoring system developed by the University of Exeter which uses artificial intelligence to carry out surveillance for YLH. As of 23 October 2025, the NBU have found and destroyed a total of 155 Yellow Legged Hornet nests. |
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Apples and Pears: Seasonal Workers
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Wednesday 5th November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure the availability of seasonal labour for the apple and pear industry. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Seasonal Worker visa route is hugely important for the horticulture sector, including the apple and pear industry. Government made a total of 43,000 seasonal worker visas available for horticulture in 2025. The Government has also announced a 5-year extension to the Seasonal Worker visa route to provide stability and certainty to the horticulture sector, and we can confirm that 41,000 visas will be available for 2026 for the horticulture sector. |
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Sustainable Farming Incentive
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Monday 3rd November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans her Department has for the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra is working closely with farmers and industry stakeholders to design a future Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer that will better target the SFI in an orderly way towards our priorities for food, farming and nature. Information and plans for the next iteration of the scheme will be published in due course. |
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Deposit Return Schemes
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Monday 3rd November 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued on the treatment of historic (a) glass and (b) plastic bottles distributed prior to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Deposit Return Scheme in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland will include single-use drinks containers from 150ml to 3 litres. Materials included are polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, steel, and aluminium drink containers. Glass drinks containers across the UK are included in the scope of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging scheme, to make sure it is appropriately and efficiently recycled.
Only DRS containers placed on the market after 1 October 2027 will carry a deposit on them. Containers placed on the market before 1 October 2027 can still be recycled via kerbside collections. |
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Prisoners: Clothing
Asked by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Tuesday 4th November 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure female prisoners receive (a) clothing and (b) personal protective equipment suitable for women. Answered by Jake Richards - Assistant Whip Women’s clothing in a range of sizes is available across the women’s estate. This provision has been developed with input from women in custody. Relevant staff in each women’s prison have recently completed training on the ordering process, and a cycle of clothing orders and delivery is in operation. Each establishment has a designated staff member responsible for managing this process. In line with Prison Service Instruction (PSI) 06/2015 National Policy, Organisation and Summary Arrangements for the Management of Health & Safety, Directors, Deputy Directors and Governors must ensure that work equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), provided for use in the workplace is suitable for its intended purpose. Where work undertaken by prisoners has been risk assessed as requiring PPE, appropriate and suitable equipment is provided. |
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Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill 2024-26
Presented by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill A Bill to make provision to require the Secretary of State, in any negotiation relating to an international trade agreement, to seek to ensure that the agreement does not result in any detriment to UK dairy farmers; to make provision about the labelling of dairy products imported from outside the UK; to make provision about fair dealing between dairy farmers, processors and retailers, including in relation to pricing; to provide for certain additional contractual protections for dairy farmers; and for connected purposes.
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Peter Gow, a true stalwart of the shinty and Highland sporting community, who served as a player for Caberfeidh and Lochaber, and later contributed as a coach, committee member, and president at Inverness Shinty Club for 30 years; recognises Mr … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 85th anniversary of Citizens Advice Torbay, founded on 8 November 1940, and applauds its enduring role as a champion for local people; notes that the national Citizens Advice service began in 1939 with 200 bureaux opening just days after the outbreak of the Second World … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Accessible healthcare for deaf people and those with hearing loss 15 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House is deeply concerned by the findings of the recent report by RNID and SignHealth, which demonstrate that the NHS in England does not have the systems in place to fulfil the right to accessible healthcare for people who are deaf or have hearing loss; notes that the … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th November 2025 President Trump’s 20-point peace plan 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House welcomes the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; expresses its relief at the release of the living hostages, and a cessation of the Israeli Government’s military operations; further expresses its anger at Hamas’ failure to rapidly repatriate the remaining hostages’ bodies; calls on Hamas to do so immediately; … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with concern that, every day in the United Kingdom, 30 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer and 10 lose their lives to the disease; recognises that cases have increased by 23 per cent in the last five years, disproportionately affecting men and people living in areas … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King’s Award for Wem Town Hall 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House congratulates the volunteers of Wem Town Hall Community Trust on receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the many volunteers who have contributed to the excellent services that Wem Town Hall provides to the town and its wider community; notes the Town Hall’s role as a … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King's Award for Voluntary Service for Options in Life 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Options in Life, a small charity based in Cupar, on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, often regarded as the highest honour volunteer-led organisations in the UK can receive; notes that Options in Life provides vital opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the immense contribution which Bruce Richardson has made as the Head Coach at the Oxford University Dancesport Club; commends him for his work as a coach at the club which he has been involved in since it was established in the 1960’s; congratulates him on his … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes 5 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates Highland and Islands Blood Bikes (HAIBB) on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour given to UK volunteer groups; recognises that this prestigious award reflects the exceptional dedication of the charity’s volunteers who provide around-the-clock support to the NHS across one … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 Camanachd Assoociation’s Shinty’s Story exhibition 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House welcomes the official opening of the Camanachd Association’s Shinty’s Story Sgeul na Camanachd permanent exhibition at Bught Park in Inverness; notes that the exhibition celebrates the rich cultural legacy of shinty and explores the sport’s origins, community role, competitive spirit, and future through artefacts, immersive digital displays … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 International recognition for Highland artist 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates Frank To, contemporary art lecturer at UHI Inverness, on his selection for both the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and the Society of Bath Artists exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath; notes that he is one of very … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House recognises and pays tribute to Hamish Corrigall of Portree, Isle of Skye, on his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service as a volunteer with the RNLI; notes that Mr Corrigall, a Skye native, first joined the station on 1 November 1990 and served as one of … |
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Monday 17th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th November 2025 King’s Award for Open Door Drama Shetland 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House welcomes the award of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Open Door Drama in Shetland, recognising outstanding contribution to community life; notes that Open Door Drama has provided theatre opportunities to all age-groups for over 30 years; gives thanks for the dedicated group of volunteers who … |
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Wednesday 12th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates the Exmoor Forest Inn on the fantastic achievement of being named one of the top 100 Best British Pubs this year; recognises the fantastic contribution given to local communities by pubs; celebrates the many fantastic rural pubs which make the Tiverton and Minehead constituency a wonderful … |
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Wednesday 12th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted 15 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House pays warm tribute to the late Jenny Cobley for her decades of dedication to the As You Like It Club for the blind and partially sighted in Stratford-upon-Avon; notes that since the 1970s Jenny ran the club with boundless kindness, energy and humour, providing entertainment, companionship and … |
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Wednesday 12th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 Exceptional performing arts centres in rural areas 12 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates Millie Gubby, from Tiverton, on being cast in the Wicked: The Musical International Tour; notes the fantastic benefit created for young people in Tiverton by the Willow Tree Dance and Theatre Arts Group, where Millie studied, as well as across the constituency of Tiverton and Minehead … |
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Wednesday 12th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates the Holt Crafters, a group of volunteers from the village of Holt, Wiltshire for their work knitting and crocheting poppies to be made into a cascade at St Katharine's Church tower and displayed around the village; recognises the skill and commitment it took to do this; … |
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Wednesday 12th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes that in November 2024 there were 1,984,510 households receiving Housing Benefit, 1,608,502 households receiving the Universal Credit housing element for private housing, and 2,158,694 receiving the same for social housing; further notes that housing allowance is designed to meet rental costs for the lowest one third … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 Newbury Velo at the 2025 British Cycling Awards 5 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Newbury Velo on being named Children and Young People Club of the Year at the 2025 British Cycling Awards; commends the club’s inclusive approach to youth cycling through its work as a British Cycling Limitless Focus Club; recognises its partnership with West Berkshire Council and Berkshire … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the recent incident where Soham Men’s Shed was broken into and the theft of their power tools; understands that the Shed is unable to afford the high cost of insuring power tools and so could not adequately protect themselves for such a scenario; is … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with deep concern that the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard for cancer patients, which requires at least 85 per cent of patients to begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral for suspected cancer, has not been met in England since 2015; further notes that around … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates Tomorrow’s Engineers (TE) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, and commends its theme Dare to Discover, which encourages young people to embrace trial and error as a vital part of engineering and technological innovation; recognises TE Week’s role in inspiring the … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Units 23 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House supports calls for a national memorial to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the Royal Air Force’s Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU); notes that the PRU, formed on 24 September 1939, undertook highly dangerous, unarmed intelligence missions across all theatres of the Second World War, capturing more than … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the awarding of Tobias Gutteridge, constituent of Mid Dorset and North Poole, with an Honorary Degree from Bournemouth University; commends in this week of remembrance Mr Gutteridge’s exemplary service as part of the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service; recognises the sacrifice Mr Gutteridge made as … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Jennifer Solignanc, and others … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the strain being placed on Britain’s canals and rivers by funding shortfalls and growing climate pressures; recognises that, with 2°C of global warming, an estimated 99% of navigable waterways will face heightened risk, with nearly 75% already facing financial peril; further notes the importance … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 Friends of Campsie Community Work 15 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Friends of Campsie High Kirk in Lennoxtown on becoming the first community organisation in the UK to take ownership of an A-listed heritage building through the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer’s Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme; recognises their commitment and courage in taking on the challenge of … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the plight of British nationals arbitrarily detained abroad 46 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is relieved and delighted by the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following six years of his unjust and arbitrary detention in Egypt; warmly welcomes Alaa being reunited with his family; emphatically commends the courage of Alaa's mother, Laila Soueif for her activism, including hunger striking, to help … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative 23 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement, will deliver vital clinical support, training and … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 Conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb and the independence of the BBC Board 40 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with concern reports regarding the conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb in his capacity as a member of the BBC Board; recognises the importance of maintaining the Corporation's independence and the confidence of the public in its governance and editorial processes; observes that there have been claims … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 Commemoration of Brian Hill’s service to Epsom Cycling Club 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Brian Hill, who sadly passed away shortly before what would have been his 60th anniversary as General Secretary of the Epsom Cycling Club; pays tribute to his remarkable dedication and lifelong service to the club and to the wider cycling … |
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Tuesday 11th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Friday 14th November 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House supports Family Business Week 2025, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; supports the theme of Family Business Week 2025 in encouraging family businesses to export internationally; recognises that family-owned business are the backbone of the UK economy, employing millions … |
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Thursday 13th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 Bengal Lounge in Linton award of Best Chef of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House congratulates the Bengal Lounge restaurant in Linton, Cambridgeshire, on its head chef being named Best Chef of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025; recognises that this prestigious national award celebrates the very best of South Asian cuisine and the outstanding contribution of restaurants to … |
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Thursday 13th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 14th November 2025 Support for the Shakespeare Curriculum Project 14 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House welcomes the launch of the Shakespeare Curriculum project, a not-for-profit initiative providing free, high-quality teaching resources to help every child access and enjoy the works of William Shakespeare; notes that the project brings together teachers, academics and theatre practitioners to ensure that Shakespeare’s plays are taught in … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 Gold awards for Oswestry in Bloom, RHS Britain in Bloom 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House congratulates Oswestry in Bloom on its momentous achievement of being awarded Gold in the Large Town Category, Gold for Cae Glas Park, and a Special Award for Natalie Bainbridge, Chair of Oswestry in Bloom, at the annual Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom 2025 Awards; notes the … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 The Link Visiting Scheme and the Great British Business and Community Awards 7 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House congratulates The Link Visiting Scheme in Wokingham on being awarded the Charity of the Year title at the Great British Business and Community Awards; recognises the outstanding work the charity has done over 27 years to tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people in the Borough, … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th November 2025 Affordable rail travel for over-30s 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the cost of rail travel for passengers aged 30 and over who are not eligible for existing discount railcards such as the 16-25, 26-30, or Two Together railcards; recognises the financial strain placed on rail passengers, who are not eligible for concessions, by rising … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th November 2025 47 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary bravery of Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean; notes that both men have shown the very best of Britain through their courage, calm, and compassion in the face of unimaginable danger; further pays tribute to the emergency services and hospital staff who responded … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 The Barkham Hookers and the Poppy Appeal 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises and commends the Barkham Hookers, a voluntary knitting and crocheting group based in Barkham in Wokingham constituency, for their dedicated work each year producing handcrafted poppies and bespoke poppy-items in support of Remembrance Sunday; notes that the group has raised significant funds for the Poppy Appeal … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 (No. 2) 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes that the UK spends 7.27% of GDP, costing £207 billion per annum, on tax reliefs, equivalent to about 30% of Government tax revenue, and that the Treasury Select Committee identified in 2023 that 815 of 1,180 tax reliefs have never been publicly costed; further that notes … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 Morrisons Christmas advert 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes the release of the Morrisons Christmas advert for 2025; further notes that the advert was partially filmed in the Broomhall area of the Edinburgh West constituency; appreciates the contribution that advertising makes to the UK economy including through support for the creative economy; and thanks all … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack in Queensferry 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack based in South Queensferry on reaching the Top Three in the Newcomer Restaurant category in the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026; notes that the business opened in June 2025; commends them for this achievement in a short time period; … |
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Wednesday 5th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th November 2025 NHS Food Scanner App and the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition Guidance 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes the April 2025 statement of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), which recommends that intake of non-sugar sweeteners be minimised across the population and that young children should not be given drinks sweetened with sugar or non-sugar sweeteners; further notes that the NHS Food Scanner … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Election of Clare McNaught as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 12 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Taxi accessibility for disabled people 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House recognises the need for improved access to taxi services for wheelchair users; expresses concern that many local authorities fail to ensure that Hackney Carriage fleets include sufficient fully accessible vehicles, leaving some wheelchair users unable to travel independently to work, medical appointments, education or social activities; supports … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill 25 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the passage of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament; notes the strong evidence that outdoor learning and youth work enhance young people’s engagement with education, foster teamwork, resilience and confidence, and encourage pro-environmental attitudes from an early age; regrets that no … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 The Retreat at Elcot Park and the Three Peaks Challenge 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates the team from The Retreat at Elcot Park in Newbury on completing the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Thatcham-based charity Swings and Smiles, including Corina Carolea who individually raised over £600; commends their ongoing charity efforts that have raised over £7,000 for Swings and Smiles; … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 David Rollo, Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame induction 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates David Rollo, former Howe of Fife rugby prop and Scotland international player, on his induction into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame; notes that Mr Rollo earned 40 caps for Scotland between 1959 and 1968; recognises his remarkable contribution to Scottish rugby, combining his life as … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Protections for animals and people 34 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern over the gaps in legislation that allow perpetrators of animal abuse to evade scrutiny before the judicial system; believes that this is of grave concern, due to the link between child sexual abuse and animal sexual abuse as offenders who harm animals are five times … |
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Tuesday 4th November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th November 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with great sadness the death of John Wilmott, a valued and much loved member of the Hungerford community; recognises his outstanding contribution as a driving force behind Smarten Up Hungerford, the volunteer group that has transformed the town centre through its year round floral and planting … |
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Thursday 30th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Decarbonising refrigerated transport 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the important role of decarbonising refrigerated transport in tackling climate change; acknowledges the current system of keeping goods, especially food and medicine, chilled and frozen during delivery means running diesel engines on the back of trucks generating emissions and burning fuel even when vehicles are stationary … |
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Monday 3rd November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Speen Community Cafe's fourth anniversary 6 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House congratulates Speen Community Cafe in Newbury on its fourth anniversary; recognises the hard work of its founder, Kerry Bird, and their dedication to the continued running of the cafe; praises the volunteers whose commitment ensures the cafe is open every week and accessible to all members of … |
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Tuesday 28th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Transparency and accountability in social media account closures 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls on Meta to provide clear … |
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Wednesday 29th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Impact of extreme weather on farming 21 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the severe impact of extreme weather on farming communities across the UK, including in Newbury, where farmers have reported some of the worst harvests in decades; notes with concern that Government figures show a 14% decrease in the English barley harvest and a 23% fall in … |
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Wednesday 29th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant dangers posed to road users by Llynclys Crossroads on the A483; notes its position as one of the worst accident hotspots in the West Midlands; further notes the detrimental impact on the north Shropshire economy caused by road users avoiding the crossroads; expresses concern … |
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Wednesday 29th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th November 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the need for Whitchurch station to receive platform accessibility upgrades under the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme; expresses concern that disabled passengers, those with heavy luggage, small children or who are otherwise unable to traverse 44 steps, cannot access the station’s southbound platform or … |
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Wednesday 29th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Scott & Fyfe at the Courier Business Awards 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Scott & Fyfe, based in Tayport, on winning the Innovation and Technology Award, sponsored by SSEN Transmission, at the Courier Business Awards 2025; notes the company’s proud 161-year history of innovation, from its early days producing cotton and linen fabrics for boats on the River Tay, … |
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Wednesday 29th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Community Connexions Gloucestershire 8 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House recognises the vital contributions of the Community Connexions charity in Gloucestershire, which provides pre-booked transport for vulnerable people of all ages across the county and beyond; celebrates their successful operations throughout almost 40 years; commends their work to reduce isolation, increase mobility, aid independent living, and to … |
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Thursday 30th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the urgent need to address the climate and ecological crisis; notes that oil and gas companies have made record profits while contributing significantly to climate breakdown; further notes that millions of people in the UK and globally are already paying the price through extreme weather, flooding, … |
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Thursday 30th October Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 North to South for Poppyscotland walk by Wendy Sylvester 12 signatures (Most recent: 17 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House commends Highland resident Wendy Sylvester on undertaking her North to South for Poppyscotland challenge, a 340-mile walk across Scotland in aid of the forces charity Poppyscotland; notes that the walk will begin at Cape Wrath lighthouse in late October 2025 and concludes at the Scottish border on … |
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Monday 3rd November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Local government and social care 46 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Monday 3rd November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses concern about the continuing uncertainty faced by Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom under the Ukraine Schemes; notes that while the introduction of the Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme in February 2025 provided an additional 18 months’ leave to remain for those already in the UK, it … |
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Monday 3rd November Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Second homes in the Lake District 21 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned about the growing shortage of homes for permanent occupancy in the Lake District National Park, where around 25 percent of housing has no permanent resident and where, in some parishes, over 70 per cent of properties are used as second homes or holiday lets; … |
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186 speeches (11,047 words) Tuesday 4th November 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Dan Tomlinson (Lab - Chipping Barnet) PresentedDairy Farming and Dairy Products BillPresentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)Sarah Dyke - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 11th November 2025 2 p.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Emma Reynolds MP - Secretary of State at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Emily Miles - Director General for Food, Biosecurity and Trade at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs David Hill - Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 18th November 2025 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Climate and weather resilience At 10:00am: Oral evidence Karen Thomas - Head of Coastal Management at East Suffolk Council Natasha Dix - Service Director for Waste, Environment and Planning at Isle of Wight Council Rob Goodliffe - Coastal Transition Manager at North Norfolk District Council Richard Jackson - Coastal Change Manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council At 11:10am: Oral evidence Julie Foley - Director of FCERM Strategy and Adaptation at Environment Agency Jaap Flikweert - Coastal representative, Anglian Eastern RFCC, and Flood and Coastal Management Advisor at Haskoning View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th November 2025 9:30 a.m. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |