Information between 13th May 2025 - 23rd May 2025
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration 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 - 90 Noes - 318 |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 402 |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 404 |
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13 May 2025 - UK-EU Summit - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 402 |
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16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 54 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279 |
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16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - against a party majority and against the House One of 10 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239 |
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22 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 124 |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Ukraine: Forcibly Deported Children
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (71 words) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Mansion House Accord
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (160 words) Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Steve Darling contributed 2 speeches (132 words) Monday 12th May 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Refugees: Ukraine
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 15th May 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications to the Ukrainian Permission Extension scheme have been (a) made, (b) processed, (c) granted, (d) withdrawn and (e) rejected for which the latest data is available. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) The Ukraine Permission extension scheme is open for those granted under the previous Ukraine Schemes to apply up to 28 days before their current permission expires.
Applications received – 53,870 Applications processed – 45,576 Applications approved – 44,105 Applications withdrawn – 1,321 Applications rejected or refused – 150
These figures have been taken from a live operational database. As such, numbers may change as information on that system is updated. |
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Holiday Accommodation: Registration
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Wednesday 21st May 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 42101 on Holiday Accommodation: Licensing, what her planned timetable is for her Department’s publication of the short-term rental registration scheme. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The government has commenced the second phase of digital development for the short-term lets registration scheme legislated for in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. During this phase, DCMS will test the user interface with a small number of users to ensure our systems and processes are effective, with public testing planned to start within the next 9 months.
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Homelessness: Young People
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 22nd May 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with youth homelessness organisations on the inclusion of a youth chapter in the forthcoming cross-governmental homelessness strategy. Answered by Rushanara Ali - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Homelessness levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected, including young people.
We must address this and deliver long term solutions. The Deputy Prime Minister is leading cross-government work to deliver the long-term solutions we need to get us back on track to ending all forms of homelessness. This includes chairing a dedicated Inter-Ministerial Group, bringing together ministers from across government to develop a long-term strategy.
We have also established an Expert Group to bring together representatives from across the homelessness and rough sleeping sector, local and combined authorities and wider experts. The role of this expert group is to provide knowledge, analysis and challenge to help Government understand what is working well nationally and locally and where improvements are needed. We will continue to meet with a range of stakeholders, including mayors and MPs, to make sure the strategy is informed by a range of expertise.
As well as work on the Inter-Ministerial Group and Expert Group we are also working closely with the sector to deliver a number of lived experience forums to ensure that the voices of those with lived experience are reflected in the homelessness strategy. |
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Tuesday 13th May Torbay Hospital Nurses League 80th anniversary 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 May 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Hospital Nurses League; notes with admiration that the League has been in existence longer than the NHS itself and is open to all qualified nurses who either trained at Torbay Hospital or were employed there for more than two years; … |
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Tuesday 3rd June Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 72 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House expresses its condemnation of the Israeli government's expansion of military activity in Gaza and declaration of 22 new settlements in the West Bank; denounces Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwillingness to comprehensively lift the devastating aid blockade; rejects as dangerous, insufficient and unworkable the operation of the Gaza Humanitarian … |
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Monday 2nd June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the chronic delays in the Department for Work and Pensions’ administration of the Access to Work (AtW) scheme, which is vital in supporting disabled people to enter and remain in employment; further notes that new claims for employed applicants are currently taking around nine … |
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Monday 2nd June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Reform of NHS dentistry services 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern the findings of the Public Accounts Committee's report entitled Fixing NHS Dentistry, which highlights the failure of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England's 2024 dental recovery plan to improve access to NHS dental services; is alarmed that only 40% of … |
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Monday 2nd June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 National Fish and Chip Day 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House celebrates National Fish and Chip Day 2025, which marks the 10th anniversary of the event; recognises the contribution of fish and chip businesses to the economy, hospitality sector and local communities; acknowledges increases to prices in the sector, including the cost of energy, raw goods and packaging, … |
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Monday 2nd June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 41 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks the Government to address … |
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Monday 2nd June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Reform of monetary limits on charity lotteries 17 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing some £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; acknowledges such a model … |
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Wednesday 14th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by the Jewish LGBT+ charity KeshetUK and other Jewish LGBTQ+ groups to withdraw from Pride in London this year, marking the second consecutive year they have felt unable to participate due to safety concerns and a lack of adequate assurances from … |
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Wednesday 21st May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House welcomes the steps taken at the recent reset Summit to improve UK-EU relations and move beyond the instability and confusion of recent years; recognises the potential for cooperation in areas such as science, defence and food trade to bring tangible benefits to people and businesses across the … |
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Wednesday 14th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems from a lack of trust in politicians and Government amongst many in the LGBTQ+ community; notes that many … |
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Friday 16th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 35 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; further recognises the concern and fear that many LGBTQ+ people have felt in recent years, particularly in the trans community, despite the progress made in securing rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people in law; notes … |
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Monday 19th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing sewage pollution crisis in England, particularly in rural constituencies like West Dorset; notes with alarm that over 450,000 sewage spills were recorded across England in 2024, including almost 4,200 in West Dorset, resulting in over 48,000 hours of sewage discharges into … |
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Monday 19th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House celebrates World Bee Day, a UN-designated day whose theme this year is to highlight the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agri-food systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems; notes with concern the rise of the Asian hornet and its effect on wildlife and … |
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Monday 19th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck 10 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House recognises the significant impact of Citizens Advice working to provide information and support to people in need across the country; commends the East Dorset and Purbeck branch of Citizens Advice for their Advice Bus scheme which provides residents with free advice on issues such as debt, benefits … |
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Tuesday 20th May Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd May 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the decline of the Shrill carder bee; is alarmed that the Shrill carder bee is now only found in several areas of the UK including the Somerset Levels; further notes the vital role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystems and food security; … |
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Wednesday 21st May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (No. 2) 22 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released funds from the Miners’ Pension … |
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Wednesday 21st May Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd May 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: John Milne (Liberal Democrat - Horsham) That this House congratulates Horsham Football Club on a historic 2024-25 season; commends the team for reaching the first-round proper of the FA Cup for the third time in four years, securing the Isthmian League title, and achieving promotion to the National League South for the first time in the … |
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Wednesday 14th May Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th May 2025 Celebrating and supporting young carers in Wiltshire 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 May 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House recognises and commends the dedication, resilience, and compassion of young carers in Wiltshire, who selflessly provide care and support to family members with illnesses, disabilities, mental health conditions or addiction issues; acknowledges the participation of 75 young carers from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy in a national award … |
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Monday 12th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House believes that victims of crime should be able to access a transcript of court proceedings free of charge; notes that this would improve transparency throughout the criminal justice process; regrets the extortionate costs associated with court transcript fees, noting particular instances where victims were changed up to … |
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Ukraine: Forcibly Deported Children
49 speeches (13,276 words) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Calum Miller (LD - Bicester and Woodstock) Friends the Members for Torbay (Steve Darling), for Woking (Mr Forster), for Horsham (John Milne) and - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 22nd May 2025
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes of the Modernisation Committee in Session 2024-25 Modernisation Committee Found: Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Robert Halfon, Sarah Bool MP, Steve Darling MP, Marsha |
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Report - Large Print – 1st Report – Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants Work and Pensions Committee Found: (Labour; Paisley and Renfrewshire South) Mr Peter Bedford (Conservative; Mid Leicestershire) Steve Darling |
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Thursday 15th May 2025
Report - 1st Report – Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants Work and Pensions Committee Found: Baxter (Labour; Paisley and Renfrewshire South) Mr Peter Bedford (Conservative; Mid Leicestershire) Steve Darling |
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May. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: ” _30 Dr Ben Spencer Rachael Maskell Graham Stringer Rebecca Paul Adam Jogee Anna Dixon Steve Darling |
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May. 19 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 19 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: ” _30 Dr Ben Spencer Rachael Maskell Graham Stringer Rebecca Paul Adam Jogee Anna Dixon Steve Darling |
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May. 16 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 16 May 2025 - large print Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: ” _30 Dr Ben Spencer Rachael Maskell Graham Stringer Rebecca Paul Adam Jogee Anna Dixon Steve Darling |
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May. 16 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 16 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: ” _30 Dr Ben Spencer Rachael Maskell Graham Stringer Rebecca Paul Adam Jogee Anna Dixon Steve Darling |
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May. 15 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 15 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: ” _30 Dr Ben Spencer Rachael Maskell Graham Stringer Rebecca Paul Adam Jogee Anna Dixon Steve Darling |
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May. 07 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 7 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Bennett Sir Desmond Swayne Sarah Dyke Tom Morrison Liz Jarvis Siân Berry Wendy Chamberlain Steve Darling |
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Wednesday 21st May 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Anthony Pygram - Member at Committee on Fuel Poverty Peter Smith - Director of Policy and Advocacy at National Energy Action Simon Francis - Co-ordinator at End Fuel Poverty Coalition At 10:45am: Oral evidence Ned Hammond - Deputy Director for Customers at Energy UK View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Torsten Bell MP - Minister for Pensions at Department for Work and Pensions View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Torsten Bell MP - Minister for Pensions at Department for Work and Pensions Andrew Latto - Deputy Director, Devolution, Pensioner Benefits & Carer’s Allowance, Policy Group at Department for Work and Pensions Laura Adelman - Deputy Director, Pensions and Later Life Analysis at Department for Work and Pensions View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Torsten Bell MP - Minister for Pensions at Department for Work and Pensions Andrew Latto - Deputy Director, Devolution, Pensioner Benefits & Carer’s Allowance, Policy Group at Department for Work and Pensions View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Get Britain Working: Reforming Jobcentres At 9:30am: Oral evidence Alison McGovern MP - Minister for Employment at Department for Work and Pensions Ed Lidington - Director, Labour Market Strategy, Policy and Analysis at Department for Work and Pensions David Barrow - Director, Jobs & Career’s Service at Department for Work and Pensions View calendar - Add to calendar |