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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Mar 2026
Middle East: Economic Update

"I welcome the Chancellor’s statement this afternoon. As she has outlined, Northern Ireland is uniquely exposed, with up to 70% of people across Northern Ireland reliant on home heating oil. Instead of meeting me, does she have plans this week to meet the Minister for the Economy and my ministerial …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - 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 - 307 Noes - 173
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Mar 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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 - 304 Noes - 177
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2026
Middle East

"People in Northern Ireland are entitled to be British, Irish or both. As such, many have travelled to the middle east on an Irish passport. We know that the FCDO has asked people to register. However, those Northern Irish citizens who have an Irish passport and are also UK nationals …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill

"Will the Secretary of State give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill

"I support the Bill, but can we please ensure that the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland are funded, as are other statutory agencies? Not all these potential offences will be civil; some will meet the criminal threshold. We need to ensure that the statutory agencies responsible …..."
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Written Question
Fireworks: Antisocial Behaviour
Monday 2nd March 2026

Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will review the effectiveness of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 to help prevent the antisocial use of fireworks.

Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

There has been no assessment of the effectiveness of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 on preventing anti-social use of fireworks or the potential impact of fireworks noise on the welfare of pets or vulnerable adults.

I recognise that people hold a range of views on this issue. On 19th January, MPs debated two e-petitions relating to the sale and noise of fireworks respectively. As the Minister responsible, I will ensure that all evidence gathered, including views from the debate, and experiences shared by members of the public, are fully considered. I can assure you that public safety, the impact on people, animals and property, will remain central to this work.

Written Question
Fireworks: Noise
Monday 2nd March 2026

Asked by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of fireworks noise on the welfare of (a) pets and (b) vulnerable adults.

Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

There has been no assessment of the effectiveness of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 on preventing anti-social use of fireworks or the potential impact of fireworks noise on the welfare of pets or vulnerable adults.

I recognise that people hold a range of views on this issue. On 19th January, MPs debated two e-petitions relating to the sale and noise of fireworks respectively. As the Minister responsible, I will ensure that all evidence gathered, including views from the debate, and experiences shared by members of the public, are fully considered. I can assure you that public safety, the impact on people, animals and property, will remain central to this work.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Feb 2026
Minister for Men and Boys

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans) for securing this debate. My goodness, where do I start? I think this debate is an incredibly good jumping off point. This is something that comes …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - 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 - 69 Noes - 279