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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Jul 2025
Defence

"I want to contribute as the MP for Lagan Valley, which is the home of Army HQ in Northern Ireland. I, too, am proud of my family members who served in the Regular Army, the Ulster Defence Regiment and the Royal Ulster Constabulary. However, I will depart from the view …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for her responses so far. Northern Ireland is indeed open for business, and I am delighted that companies are investing in my hometown. Does she agree that the Dublin to Belfast economic corridor, which includes my constituency of Lagan Valley, will play a key part and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

"I am proud to put my name to the hon. Lady’s reasoned amendment. Does she agree that we have a decision to make in this House today? Do we stand alongside some of the most vulnerable—people who feel that politics cannot deliver for them? Surely we have a moral duty, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Hospitality Sector

"Hospitality has also been hit by the apprenticeship levy. We used to have entry-level jobs in hospitality and tourism that gave our young people a chance to skill up, but those are now gone because of decisions on national insurance and the levy. Does the hon. Member agree that that …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context
Sorcha Eastwood (APNI) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Alliance Aye votes vs 0 Alliance No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 328
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context
Sorcha Eastwood (APNI) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Alliance No votes vs 0 Alliance Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 260
Division Vote (Commons)
30 Jun 2025 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Sorcha Eastwood (APNI) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Alliance Aye votes vs 0 Alliance No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 4
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Jun 2025
Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery

"I thank the Minister for his responses so far. I, too, stand in solidarity with workers at the Prax Lindsey site. Whenever big companies are responsible for the stewardship of our energy, and sometimes for its generation, I worry that the cost will be passed on to consumers. I am …..."
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Written Question
Police and Prison Officers: Northern Ireland
Monday 30th June 2025

Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to provide support to former Northern Ireland (a) prison officers and (b) police to maintain security at their homes.

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Office Home Protection Scheme is in place to provide protective security measures to those in certain occupations who are assessed to be under significant threat from Northern Ireland-related terrorism. Serving and former prison and police officers fall within that range of occupations.

Division Vote (Commons)
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Sorcha Eastwood (APNI) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Alliance No votes vs 0 Alliance Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291