Information between 7th April 2026 - 17th April 2026
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - 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 - 299 Noes - 169 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 158 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - 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 - 278 Noes - 73 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 70 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - 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 - 301 Noes - 157 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - 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 - 356 Noes - 90 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - 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 - 291 Noes - 174 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 150 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 159 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 159 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 162 |
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14 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 176 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 70 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 158 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - 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 - 278 Noes - 73 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - 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 - 356 Noes - 90 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - 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 - 301 Noes - 157 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - 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 - 299 Noes - 169 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 158 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 155 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - 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 - 291 Noes - 174 |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Pension Schemes Bill
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (585 words) Consideration of Lords amendments Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Steve Darling speeches from: North Atlantic Submarine Activity
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (54 words) Monday 13th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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British Council: Finance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Friday 17th April 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support the British Council in addressing identified financial pressures; and what further assistance is under consideration to ensure its long-term sustainability. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to (a) the answer I provided on 28 October 2025 in response to question 906060, (b) the oral evidence provided to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 9 December 2025 by the Permanent Under-Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and on 16 December 2025 by the Foreign Secretary, and (c) the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 March 2026 (Statement UIN HCWS1470), where these issues were addressed at length. |
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British Council: Finance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Friday 17th April 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how the Government is assessing the financial sustainability of the British Council over the next 3 years; and what metrics or criteria are being used in that assessment. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to (a) the answer I provided on 28 October 2025 in response to question 906060, (b) the oral evidence provided to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 9 December 2025 by the Permanent Under-Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and on 16 December 2025 by the Foreign Secretary, and (c) the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 March 2026 (Statement UIN HCWS1470), where these issues were addressed at length. |
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British Council: Finance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Friday 17th April 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment the Government has made of the principal financial pressures facing the British Council; and what the main drivers of those pressures are. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to (a) the answer I provided on 28 October 2025 in response to question 906060, (b) the oral evidence provided to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 9 December 2025 by the Permanent Under-Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and on 16 December 2025 by the Foreign Secretary, and (c) the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 March 2026 (Statement UIN HCWS1470), where these issues were addressed at length. |
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13th April 2026
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) 4. Visits outside the UK International visit to Ukraine between 19 February 2026 and 25 February 2026 Source |
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Tuesday 28th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2026 Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday 20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House wishes Richmond Park resident, Sir David Attenborough, a very happy 100th birthday, and commends his advocacy for the natural world, conservation and biodiversity; recognises his contribution to broadcasting and consequentially to communities around the world, who have enjoyed his programmes, encouraging insightful knowledge and engagement with nature … |
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Thursday 23rd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Protection and restoration of ancient woodland 40 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of … |
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Tuesday 14th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House believes everyone deserves high-quality care, to live independently and with dignity; condemns successive Governments for kicking meaningful reform of social care into the long-grass; recognises that the social care crisis is a millstone around the neck of our NHS and that many problems in the NHS cannot … |
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Tuesday 14th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026 Support for hospitality businesses 27 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes with serious concern the cumulative cost pressures facing independent hospitality businesses across the United Kingdom; recognises that the simultaneous impact of rising National Minimum Wage, increased employer National Insurance contributions, rising energy costs, food price volatility, and the reduction of business rates relief is pushing viable, … |
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Tuesday 14th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917 homes on average … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level of 12 … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 Reopening of The Bird in Hand in Henstridge as a community benefit society pub 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the reopening of The Bird in Hand in Henstridge as a community benefit society pub on the 1st April 2026; notes that this achievement follows more than two years of sustained work since the initial public meeting at which proposals to purchase the pub were first … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th April 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House congratulates Princess Alice Hospice on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; notes that the hospice was officially opened on 20 March 1986 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; recognises the outstanding care and support it has provided to patients and families across the local community … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th April 2026 Impact of the Iran war on transport costs 39 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with alarm the impact of President Trump’s war with Iran on fuel prices and transport costs for people across the United Kingdom, with petrol up by 25p per litre and diesel up by 48p per litre since the war began; further notes that Government revenues from … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th April 2026 Supporting UK hauliers and reducing border friction through UK–EU cooperation 28 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that post-Brexit trading arrangements have placed severe strain on the UK haulage sector, with the number of haulage companies entering insolvency nearly doubling between 2016–2020 and 2021–2025; regrets the Government’s failure to adequately support the sector in adapting to these conditions; further notes … |
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Monday 13th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House congratulates Encompass South West on winning a GSK IMPACT Award in conjunction with The King's Fund; recognises the Barnstaple-based charity's exemplary efforts to tackle homelessness, poverty and hardship across northern Devon; credits the charity's work in supporting nearly 2,000 people during 2025, more than 10% of which … |
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Thursday 5th March Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 King's Guard's ceremonial bearskin caps 81 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House commends this Government's commitment to advancing animal welfare, as demonstrated by key reforms including a banning of trial hunting, a banning of boiling live crustaceans, recognising their capacity for pain and ending the cruel practice of puppy farming; acknowledges the dedicated efforts of People for the Ethical … |
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Monday 7th July Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 Protections for the welfare of wild animals in tourism 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House is concerned about the extreme suffering inflicted on many wild animals exploited in the tourism industry, which are frequently subjected to cruel and unnecessary so-called training techniques, often involving beatings, stabbings and other physical punishments, coercive control, conditioned unnatural behaviours, harmful captive environments in which animals may … |
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Monday 2nd June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 42 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the tireless work of police officers around the UK; praises the selfless service of police officers’ to their communities and their country in daily acts of unseen work, often in dangerous situations; notes in particular the fantastic work of Cumbria Constabulary in rural, remote communities, despite … |
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13 Apr 2026, 7:44 p.m. - House of Commons " Ben Obese-Jecty. And then I'll be calling Steve Darling. Ben Obese-Jecty. >> Mr Speaker. The Minister may recall that back in November, when we discussed the Yantar, I asked him about the circumstances under which the fleet contingency group " Ben Obese-Jecty MP (Huntingdon, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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13 Apr 2026, 7:45 p.m. - House of Commons " Steve Darling thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. With the Russian Deputy Speaker. With the Russian Navy now escorting shadow fleet " Steve Darling MP (Torbay, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Apr 2026, 2:26 p.m. - House of Commons " I now call the Liberal Democrat >> I now call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson Steve Darling. >> Thank you, Madam. >> Deputy Speaker. >> For many. " Steve Darling MP (Torbay, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Modernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of Commons
33 speeches (12,783 words) Thursday 16th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Chris Vince (LAB - Harlow) Members for South Northamptonshire (Sarah Bool) and for Torbay (Steve Darling). - Link to Speech |
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Access to Work Scheme
24 speeches (4,109 words) Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Luke Akehurst (Lab - North Durham) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling), to a report by the Disability Policy Centre, the UK’s only disability - Link to Speech |
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Pension Schemes Bill
74 speeches (13,195 words) Consideration of Lords amendments Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: None Member for Torbay (Steve Darling), but so many people in Harlow are unable to save for pensions. - Link to Speech 2: Torsten Bell (Lab - Swansea West) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) started his speech with a powerful story about his father, which I - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 15th April 2026 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy At 9:30am: Oral evidence Baroness Ruth Lister - Emeritus professor of social policy at Loughborough University Edward McPherson - Senior Consultant at WPI Economics Dr Matt Barnes - Senior Lecturer in Sociology at City St George’s, University of London Professor Ruth Patrick - Professor of Public and Social Policy at University of Glasgow At 10:30am: Oral evidence Alun Francis OBE - Chair of the Social Mobility Commission Carl Cullinane - Director of Research and Policy at Sutton Trust Daniel Lilley - Head of Youth at Centre for Social Justice View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd April 2026 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of Skills England At 9:30am: Oral evidence Phil Smith - Chair at Skills England Tessa Griffiths - Co-CEO at Skills England Gemma Marsh - DCEO at Skills England View calendar - Add to calendar |