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Division Votes
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 Steve Darling 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 Steve Darling 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
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 Steve Darling 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 Steve Darling 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
21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 167
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 335
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 331
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 334
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 - 173
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 351
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 - 188 Noes - 341
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 - 324 Noes - 180
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 344
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 - 188 Noes - 341
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Steve Darling 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 - 324 Noes - 180
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 344
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181

Speeches
Steve Darling speeches from: Business of the House Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (82 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House
Steve Darling speeches from: Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (244 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions
Steve Darling speeches from: Ukraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied Territories Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (81 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Steve Darling speeches from: Youth Unemployment Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (85 words) Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions
Steve Darling speeches from: Education Funding: Distribution Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (108 words) Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Education
Steve Darling speeches from: Business Rates Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (59 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury
Steve Darling speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions Steve Darling contributed 2 speeches (105 words) Monday 26th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions
Steve Darling speeches from: Police Reform White Paper Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (34 words) Monday 26th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office
Steve Darling speeches from: Fishing Industry Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (59 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Steve Darling speeches from: National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (105 words) Committee of the whole House Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions
Steve Darling speeches from: Arctic Security Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (78 words) Monday 19th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Steve Darling speeches from: Sale of Fireworks Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (92 words) Monday 19th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade
Steve Darling speeches from: Finance (No. 2) Bill Steve Darling contributed 4 speeches (619 words) Committee of the whole House (day 2) Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury

Written Answers
Second Homes: Council Tax Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 19th January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department takes account of exceptional circumstances in previous years when calculating Council Tax base growth, including reviews of single person discounts and the introduction of a Council Tax premium on second homes. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) At the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-27 to 2028-29 on 17 December 2025, we set out the funding available to councils through the longstanding Core Spending Power measure, which was calculated in line with the approach used at previous Settlements. This means we assumed each authority’s council tax base increases in line with the five-year average annual growth in their council tax base. The inclusion of second homes premium income in Core Spending Power does not affect grant allocations, as it is excluded in the updated assessment of relative need and resources. We are aware over two thirds of billing authorities introduced second homes premiums in 2025-26, and under our proposals this additional income would be accounted for in Core Spending Power, given it is an important part of the resources available to local authorities to deliver services. No council will lose grant and/or business rates through our assessment of authorities’ relative need and resources as a result of this approach and as part of the government’s policy to reward places for housebuilding. The consultation on the provisional Settlement closed on 14 January. The government is now considering responses and will set out its position at the final Settlement in February.
Courts: Standards Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Friday 23rd January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to (a) remove the cap on the number of days courts can sit, (b) help ensure prisoners are transported to court on time, (c) hold discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service on the removal of cases from the backlog, (d) help support the recruitment of more public sector barristers and (e) help ensure that court buildings are fit for purpose. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) The Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a record and rising open caseload of nearly 80,000 criminal cases waiting to be heard and too many victims waiting years for justice. In the Crown Court for this financial year (2025/26), we are funding 111,250 sitting days – the highest number of sitting days on record and over 5,000 more than the previous Government funded for the last financial year. The Deputy Prime Minister and Lady Chief Justice continue discussions on allocation for 2026-27, aiming to give an unprecedented three-year certainty to the system. The Deputy Prime Minister has been clear that sitting days in the Crown and magistrates’ courts must continue to rise and his ambition is to continue breaking records by the end of this Parliament. We will provide Parliament with an update on the sitting day allocations in the usual way at the conclusion of the Concordat process. Prisoners should be produced on time and we are committed to making improvements where we can. Prisoner transport delivery is regularly reviewed and a significant number of contract changes have been made already to adapt to the changing operational requirement. But even if every prison van ran like clockwork tomorrow, we would still be left with a backlog edging towards 100,000 cases. Prisoner transport delays are a symptom of a stretched system, not a cure for it. There is no quick fix to the criminal courts crisis, and no single lever that can be pulled. It is vital that all system partners work together to deliver swifter justice for victims. We continue to talk to system partners, including the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), to consider options, including those in Sir Brian Leveson’s Part I report on criminal court reform. In June 2025, the Chancellor announced a landmark increase of £96 million (RDELex) in additional funding for the CPS over the spending review period 2026-2029. This will help CPS protect victims by tackling the backlog, speeding up justice, and delivering a justice system that services victims. We are investing up to an additional £34 million per year for criminal legal aid advocates. We are also taking forward Sir Brian’s recommendation to match-fund a number of criminal barrister pupillages, with a particular focus on opening a career at the criminal Bar to even more young people from across society. This Government has also secured record investment of up to £450 million per year for the courts system over the Spending Review period, alongside investing £148.5 million in court and tribunal maintenance and project funding this financial year, £28.5 million more than the previous Government funded last financial year. But investment alone is not enough – that is why this Government asked Sir Brian Leveson to undertake his Independent Review of the Criminal Courts. On 2 December, the Deputy Prime Minister responded to the first part of that review and set out why structural court reform is necessary, alongside investment and modernisation.

Written Answers

Second Homes: Council Tax
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
Monday 19th January 2026

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department takes account of exceptional circumstances in previous years when calculating Council Tax base growth, including reviews of single person discounts and the introduction of a Council Tax premium on second homes.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

At the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-27 to 2028-29 on 17 December 2025, we set out the funding available to councils through the longstanding Core Spending Power measure, which was calculated in line with the approach used at previous Settlements. This means we assumed each authority’s council tax base increases in line with the five-year average annual growth in their council tax base. The inclusion of second homes premium income in Core Spending Power does not affect grant allocations, as it is excluded in the updated assessment of relative need and resources.

We are aware over two thirds of billing authorities introduced second homes premiums in 2025-26, and under our proposals this additional income would be accounted for in Core Spending Power, given it is an important part of the resources available to local authorities to deliver services. No council will lose grant and/or business rates through our assessment of authorities’ relative need and resources as a result of this approach and as part of the government’s policy to reward places for housebuilding.

The consultation on the provisional Settlement closed on 14 January. The government is now considering responses and will set out its position at the final Settlement in February.

Courts: Standards
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
Friday 23rd January 2026

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to (a) remove the cap on the number of days courts can sit, (b) help ensure prisoners are transported to court on time, (c) hold discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service on the removal of cases from the backlog, (d) help support the recruitment of more public sector barristers and (e) help ensure that court buildings are fit for purpose.

Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a record and rising open caseload of nearly 80,000 criminal cases waiting to be heard and too many victims waiting years for justice.

In the Crown Court for this financial year (2025/26), we are funding 111,250 sitting days – the highest number of sitting days on record and over 5,000 more than the previous Government funded for the last financial year. The Deputy Prime Minister and Lady Chief Justice continue discussions on allocation for 2026-27, aiming to give an unprecedented three-year certainty to the system. The Deputy Prime Minister has been clear that sitting days in the Crown and magistrates’ courts must continue to rise and his ambition is to continue breaking records by the end of this Parliament. We will provide Parliament with an update on the sitting day allocations in the usual way at the conclusion of the Concordat process.

Prisoners should be produced on time and we are committed to making improvements where we can. Prisoner transport delivery is regularly reviewed and a significant number of contract changes have been made already to adapt to the changing operational requirement. But even if every prison van ran like clockwork tomorrow, we would still be left with a backlog edging towards 100,000 cases. Prisoner transport delays are a symptom of a stretched system, not a cure for it.

There is no quick fix to the criminal courts crisis, and no single lever that can be pulled. It is vital that all system partners work together to deliver swifter justice for victims. We continue to talk to system partners, including the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), to consider options, including those in Sir Brian Leveson’s Part I report on criminal court reform. In June 2025, the Chancellor announced a landmark increase of £96 million (RDELex) in additional funding for the CPS over the spending review period 2026-2029. This will help CPS protect victims by tackling the backlog, speeding up justice, and delivering a justice system that services victims.

We are investing up to an additional £34 million per year for criminal legal aid advocates. We are also taking forward Sir Brian’s recommendation to match-fund a number of criminal barrister pupillages, with a particular focus on opening a career at the criminal Bar to even more young people from across society.

This Government has also secured record investment of up to £450 million per year for the courts system over the Spending Review period, alongside investing £148.5 million in court and tribunal maintenance and project funding this financial year, £28.5 million more than the previous Government funded last financial year.

But investment alone is not enough – that is why this Government asked Sir Brian Leveson to undertake his Independent Review of the Criminal Courts. On 2 December, the Deputy Prime Minister responded to the first part of that review and set out why structural court reform is necessary, alongside investment and modernisation.

Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 18th December Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 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 …
Wednesday 11th February Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models …
Wednesday 11th February Steve Darling 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 …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2026 Bird gathering licences 13 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is concerned by the unannounced changes introduced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in December 2025 to Bird Gathering Licences; regrets that these amendments prohibit sales and exchanges at licensed bird events, prevent Psittaciformes from being exhibited alongside canaries and finches, and require licences …
Monday 9th February Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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 …
Monday 9th September Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 9th February 2026 Penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium 29 signatures (Most recent: 9 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses grave concern regarding the welfare of 15 Gentoo penguins currently being kept in a windowless basement at the London Sea Life Aquarium; notes that these penguins, native to the Antarctic Circle, are confined to a pitifully small enclosure with only six to seven feet of water …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 9th February 2026 Graduate driving licences 19 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House offers its sincere condolences to the families of Lewis Knox, 16, Fergus Ward, 17, and Jordan Cameron, 17, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in the Scottish Highlands; notes with deep concern the disproportionately high number of road traffic accidents involving drivers in their …
Tuesday 1st July Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals 109 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissioning a truly independent review of the Loan Charge, Ministers announced a highly restricted review, conducted by a former Assistant Director of HMRC, Ray McCann, only looking at settlement terms; expresses …
Tuesday 22nd July Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Right to object to data being used in online direct marketing 30 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House welcomes the outcome of Tanya O’Carroll’s legal challenge against Meta, which secured a commitment from the company to stop using her personal data for direct marketing, based on her legal right to object under the UK General Data Protection Regulation; notes that this right gives individuals the …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Public toilet provision 33 signatures (Most recent: 9 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House notes with concern the drop in the number of public toilets, which the British Toilet Association estimates as a decrease of 40% in the last 25 years; recognises, that when mapped onto an increasing population, that equates to roughly one public toilet for every 17,200 people, with …
Tuesday 3rd February Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Flooding as a result of Storm Chandra 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the unprecedented impact of Storm Chandra on Somerset and the South West; expresses alarm that 50 properties have been flooded in the area, with more homes being evacuated due to further risk of flooding; recognises that Somerset is particularly vulnerable to flooding with low …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 World Cancer Day 43 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks World Cancer Day; recognises the almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK; further recognises that cancer remains the biggest overall cause of death for people in the UK; highlights the previous Conservative Government broke its promise on a 10 year cancer plan that …
Monday 12th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Improving equestrian road safety awareness 45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House acknowledges the vital role of horses in rural communities, particularly in areas such as Lambourn, known for its contributions to British horse racing; notes with deep concern that in 2024 alone, 3,100 road incidents involving horses were reported to the British Horse Society; recognises that one third …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 26 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Signing of the Hamburg Declaration 23 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House marks the signing of the Hamburg Declaration, a clean energy pact with Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands, which offers the opportunity for the development of the North Sea as a regional, shared, clean energy hub, and an opportunity to addressing energy affordability; recognises that the UK …
Monday 2nd February Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 27 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America …
Monday 27th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 Buying community energy locally 108 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central) That this House recognises the many social, economic and environmental benefits that community energy schemes create; notes that the number of such schemes would grow greatly if they were enabled to sell their clean power directly to households and businesses in their communities; welcomes the Minister for Energy Security and …
Tuesday 27th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 Social media for under 16s 51 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be …
Tuesday 20th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 34 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes …
Wednesday 21st January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd January 2026 Halie Selassie and Bath 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary since Emperor Haile Selassie moved to Fairfield House in Bath in 1936 while in exile during the Italian occupation of East Africa; recognises the significance of Haile Selassie as the central figure in Rastafarianism; further recognises his many years campaigning against fascist dictator …
Monday 19th January Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 The Hive, Chard 9 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House celebrates the re-opening of Chard Young People’s Centre as The Hive; recognises the tireless efforts of Chard Town Council and local community activists in saving the site from closure; notes the importance of youth clubs up and down the country in providing safe and supportive environments for …
Tuesday 20th January Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Import of illegal meat 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades …
Tuesday 20th January Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery …
Thursday 15th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Brain cancer 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue …
Monday 19th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 43 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable …
Monday 19th January Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Dolly Parton's birthday 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gifting millions of free books to …
Wednesday 14th January Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th January 2026 Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020 17 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as …
Wednesday 14th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 Deregistration of international non-governmental organisations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 70 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring the cessation of activities and the withdrawal of staff within …
Wednesday 14th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 Iran protests 52 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the …
Monday 12th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland 46 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls the 1952 Churchill–Truman Communiqué, …
Monday 12th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Less Survivable Cancers Week 49 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK; further notes late …

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19 Jan 2026, 7:53 p.m. - House of Commons " Steve Darling thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Trump and Putin. Deputy Speaker. Trump and Putin. >> Both respect strength. Neither " Steve Darling MP (Torbay, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
28 Jan 2026, 4:53 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Well my friend, give way Steve Darling sorry elevated you so " Sarah Olney MP (Richmond Park, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
26 Jan 2026, 2:58 p.m. - House of Commons " Steve Darling Liberal Democrat spokesperson. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >> And prior. To the government's decision not to grant compensation. " Steve Darling MP (Torbay, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
26 Jan 2026, 3:24 p.m. - House of Commons "specifically targeting people with mental health conditions. >> Steve Darling Liberal Democrat " Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP, The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
26 Jan 2026, 5:18 p.m. - House of Commons " Secretary no. >> Secretary no. >> I do not. >> I'll call Jack Abbott and then Steve Darling. Jack Abbott. " Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP, The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Birmingham Ladywood, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
26 Jan 2026, 5:19 p.m. - House of Commons " Steve Darling. " Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP, The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Birmingham Ladywood, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
27 Jan 2026, 2:42 p.m. - House of Commons " Gen Kitchen Steve Darling. >> A this is. >> A baby step in the right direction. And I know from " Steve Darling MP (Torbay, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
29 Jan 2026, 11:11 a.m. - House of Commons " Julie Minns. >> After which I'll be calling Steve Darling Julie Minns. Speaker the Rnib's. >> 2024 report turned out found " Ms Julie Minns MP (Carlisle, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
29 Jan 2026, 11:12 a.m. - House of Commons " Steve Darling. >> Ingrid and Chandra have. >> Wreaked havoc across Devon. Whether it's flooding in Ottery Saint Mary, closure of the Dawlish " Steve Darling MP (Torbay, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
29 Jan 2026, 12:09 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Liberal Democrat spokesperson Steve Darling. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I must say, I met a few weeks " Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Wolverhampton South East, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Jan 2026, 7:16 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Thank you. Yeah. >> I call Paul Kohler followed by Steve Darling Paul Kohler. " John Lamont MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Jan 2026, 7:16 p.m. - House of Commons "Steve Darling Paul Kohler. 86. >> The line about alcohol. Duty may " John Lamont MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
13 Jan 2026, 7:21 p.m. - House of Commons "reduction for hospitality. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Steve Darling. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. " Mr Paul Kohler MP (Wimbledon, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript

Parliamentary Debates
Business Rates 126 speeches (14,111 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) I call Jennie’s dad, Steve Darling. - Link to Speech
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 38 speeches (6,785 words) Committee of the whole House Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Torsten Bell (Lab - Swansea West) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling). - Link to Speech
Sale of Fireworks 171 speeches (27,729 words) Monday 19th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Sarah Olney (LD - Richmond Park) Friend the Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) talked about the impact on Paignton zoo in his constituency - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 21st January 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department for Work and Pensions Work and Pensions Committee Found: Q7 Steve Darling: DWP is a massive organisation.
Friday 16th January 2026 Report - 6th Report - The appointment of Emma Douglas as Chair of the Pensions Regulator Work and Pensions Committee Found: Baxter (Labour; Paisley and Renfrewshire South) Mr Peter Bedford (Conservative; Mid Leicestershire) Steve Darling

Parliamentary Research
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: HL Bill 164 of 2024–26 - LLN-2026-0001 Jan. 29 2026 Found: sends the wrong message at the wrong time.21 The Liberal Democrat work and pensions spokesperson, Steve Darling

Steve Darling - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Wednesday 21st January 2026 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: DWP’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 At 9:30am: Oral evidence Sir Peter Schofield - Permanent Secretary at Department for Work and Pensions Catherine Vaughan - Director General, Finance at Department for Work and Pensions Barbara Bennett - Chief Executive and Director General, Jobs and Careers Service Operations at Department for Work and Pensions View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 28th January 2026 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Transition to State Pension age At 9:30am: Oral evidence Morgan Vine - Director of Policy, Grants and Influencing at Independent Age Fabian Chessell - Central Government Lead at Policy in Practice Phil Mawhinney - Poverty, Income and Work Policy at Age UK At 10:30am: Oral evidence Dr Daniella Jenkins - Member of Policy Advisory Group and Incoming Executive Director at Women’s Budget Group Justin Wray - Interim Assistant Director, Head of Long-Term Savings Policy at Association of British Insurers Tiffany Tsang - Head of DB, LGPS and Investment at Pensions UK View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 4th February 2026 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Disability and Ill-health in the Workplace At 9:30am: Oral evidence Chris Russell - Senior Policy Manager at Federation of Small Businesses Ian Cass - Managing Director at Forum of Private Business Tom Pollard - Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns at Mind James Taylor - Executive Director, Strategy, Impact and Social Change at Scope At 10:30am: Oral evidence Sir Charlie Mayfield - Businessman and author of the Keep Britain Working Report View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 11th February 2026 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Employment support for disabled people At 9:30am: Oral evidence David Lillicrap - Assistant Director Health and Employment Programmes at West London Alliance Ruth Cooper - Economic Development Manager at Renfrewshire Council At 10:15am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. Dame Diana Johnson MP - Minister for Employment at Department for Work and Pensions Dr Simon Marlow - Deputy Director, Joint Work and Health Directorate at Department for Work and Pensions Lorraine Jackson - Director, Joint Work and Health Directorate at Department of Health and Social Care Angus Gray - Policy Director at Department for Work and Pensions View calendar - Add to calendar

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Oral Evidence - Emma Douglas Work and Pensions Committee
Friday 16th January 2026 Report - 6th Report - The appointment of Emma Douglas as Chair of the Pensions Regulator Work and Pensions Committee
Friday 16th January 2026 Correspondence - Letter from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, regarding engagement between the DWP and PHSO on the action plan arising from their State Pension age investigation Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 21st January 2026 Correspondence - Letter to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, regarding engagement between the DWP and PHSO on the action plan arising from their State Pension age investigation Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Central London Forward ESD0122 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Richmond and Wandsworth Councils ESD0123 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Portsmouth City Council ESD0124 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Department for Work & Pensions SPA0027 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Policy in Practice SPA0022 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Pensions UK SPA0024 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Parkinson's UK ESD0113 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - ME Association ESD0116 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Shropshire Council ESD0120 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Suffolk County Council ESD0121 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Essex County Council ESD0127 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority ESD0125 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - South Midlands Authorities ESD0126 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Association of British Insurers SPA0029 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) ESD0114 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Microsoft ESD0112 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Age UK SPA0015 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - Independent Age SPA0019 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Written Evidence - UK Women's Budget Group SPA0010 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 21st January 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department for Work and Pensions Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Mr G.K. Thompson ESD0023 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - National Association of Disabled Staff Networks ESD0046 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Society of Occupational Medicine ESD0047 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - London Metropolitan University ESD0051 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - The Dyscalculia Network CIC ESD0076 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - University of Warwick, University of Warwick, and University of Warwick ESD0018 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Alcohol Change UK ESD0009 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - The University of Manchester ESD0037 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Department for Work & Pensions CPR0002 - Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Pensions Regulator Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Department for Work & Pensions CPR0003 - Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Pensions Regulator Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Department for Work & Pensions CPR0001 - Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Pensions Regulator Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Miss Tina Carrington ESD0015 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Community Integrated Care ESD0049 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Correspondence - Response to the Committee’s letter to the Secretary of State, following his appearance before the Committee on 19 November. Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - LightAware ESD0041 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Spinal Injuries Association ESD0108 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - DFN Charitable Foundation ESD0109 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Adam Smith Institute ESD0111 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 28th January 2026 Oral Evidence - Independent Age, Policy in Practice, Age UK, Women’s Budget Group, Pensions UK, and Association of British Insurers Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 21st January 2026 Oral Evidence - Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department for Work and Pensions Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - NACSA Ltd CMS0061 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland CMS0100 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) CMS0117 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Sheffield Hallam University, and University of Edinburgh CMS0110 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Trades Union Congress SPA0023 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - The Health Foundation SPA0016 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Advanced Care Research Centre, University of Edinburgh SPA0012 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - STOPs CMS0115 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - UNISON SPA0011 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - King’s College London, The University of Manchester, and University College London SPA0008 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Social Policy Association Pensions Policy Group SPA0009 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Arthritis UK SPA0005 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Later Life Ambitions SPA0006 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - ESRC Centre for Population Change - Connecting Generations, University of Southampton, ESRC Centre for Population Change - Connecting Generations, University of Southampton, and ESRC Centre for Population Change - Connecting Generations, University of Southampton SPA0003 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Fabian Society SPA0026 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence with the Permanent Secretary, following up his evidence session on the Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Written Evidence - Carers UK SPA0028 - Transition to State Pension age Transition to State Pension age - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Social Security and Disability, relating to Internal Process Review (IPR) publications Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 4th February 2026 Oral Evidence - Federation of Small Businesses, Forum of Private Business, Mind, Scope, and Sir Charlie Mayfield Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - A Blake CMS0034 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Mr William Tredgett CMS0020 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Offshore CMS0003 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Mr Chris Spackman CMS0082 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Mr William Davis CMS0060 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Ms Monica Ellery CMS0087 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Islam CMS0036 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Hampshire County Council ESD0128 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - United Parenting CMS0035 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - ESD0032 - Employment support for disabled people Employment support for disabled people - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - FairGo CIC CMS0037 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Network Rail CMS0049 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - STOPs CMS0091 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Written Evidence - Suzan Gilham CMS0111 - Child Maintenance Service Child Maintenance Service - Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence with the Secretary of State, relating to the Government's revised decision on the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on 1950s women Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, relating to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report on 1950s women Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Social Security and Disability, relating to the Crisis Resilience Fund Work and Pensions Committee
Wednesday 11th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for Social Security and Disability, relating to the Crisis Resilience Fund Work and Pensions Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
29 Jan 2026 Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy Work and Pensions Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions Members of the Education and Work and Pensions Select Committees have decided to undertake an inquiry that will consider how the Government can ensure it will deliver a successful Child Poverty Strategy. On 5 December 2025, the Government published its Child Poverty Strategy, which it estimates will lift 550,000 children out of poverty by the final year of this Parliament. The Strategy sets out measures across three different areas: (i) boosting family incomes; (ii) driving down the cost of essentials; and (iii) strengthening local support. Whilst the Strategy signals a positive step in the right direction, the Committees are seeking to explore if the Government is being sufficiently ambitious. The Committees will also consider how accountability, outcomes, and the longevity of the Strategy could be strengthened through targets, monitoring and evaluation, to ensure sustained work and progress to reduce child poverty. Please read Parliament's guidance on giving evidence to select committees before writing your submission. For safeguarding reasons and to avoid identification, please refrain from naming specific people, educational settings or children in your submission. We are unable to publish personal testimony evidence that is submitted anonymously or contains this information. Personal testimony evidence that cannot be published will be read and summarised into an anonymised thematic note. Your submission should be no more than 3,000 words. You can submit evidence until 23:59 on 6 March 2026. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry

Select Committee Inquiry

29 Jan 2026
Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy
Work and Pensions Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

Members of the Education and Work and Pensions Select Committees have decided to undertake an inquiry that will consider how the Government can ensure it will deliver a successful Child Poverty Strategy.

On 5 December 2025, the Government published its Child Poverty Strategy, which it estimates will lift 550,000 children out of poverty by the final year of this Parliament. The Strategy sets out measures across three different areas:

(i) boosting family incomes;

(ii) driving down the cost of essentials; and

(iii) strengthening local support.

Whilst the Strategy signals a positive step in the right direction, the Committees are seeking to explore if the Government is being sufficiently ambitious. The Committees will also consider how accountability, outcomes, and the longevity of the Strategy could be strengthened through targets, monitoring and evaluation, to ensure sustained work and progress to reduce child poverty.

Please read Parliament's guidance on giving evidence to select committees before writing your submission. For safeguarding reasons and to avoid identification, please refrain from naming specific people, educational settings or children in your submission. We are unable to publish personal testimony evidence that is submitted anonymously or contains this information. Personal testimony evidence that cannot be published will be read and summarised into an anonymised thematic note.

Your submission should be no more than 3,000 words.

You can submit evidence until 23:59 on 6 March 2026.

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry