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Steve Witherden

Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

3,815 (8.8%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024


4 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Cuba, Education, Greece, Wood Panel Industry
Steve Witherden has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Steve Witherden has voted in 45 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Steve Reed (Labour (Co-op))
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(4 debate interactions)
Jo Stevens (Labour)
Secretary of State for Wales
(3 debate interactions)
Nia Griffith (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office)
(3 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Wales Office
(4 debate contributions)
Department for Business and Trade
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Employment Rights Bill 2024-26
(88 words contributed)
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Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Petitions with highest Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr signature proportion
Open
100
of 20,058 signatures (0.50%)
Petitions with most Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr signatures
Steve Witherden has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Steve Witherden

18th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024

30th anniversary of Swarcliffe good neighbours scheme

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme on its 30th anniversary; celebrates its ongoing work providing services promoting the health and well-being of older people and their carers in Swarcliffe, Stanks and Whinmoor in East Leeds to support them living happy and fulfilled lives in the community; notes its …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Humanitarian situation in Sudan (No. 2)

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has displaced over 10 million people, caused widespread famine, and fuelled religious persecution and human rights abuses, including sexual violence; recognises this severe humanitarian crisis; urges the Government to act urgently by supporting an immediate, internationally mediated …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Steve Witherden, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Steve Witherden has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Steve Witherden has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Steve Witherden has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Steve Witherden has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 7 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
7th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that both platforms at Ruabon train station in Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr constituency are accessible to all.

I regret we are not yet able to comment on next steps regarding Access for All projects at specific stations including at Ruabon railway station. However, please be assured that we are committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognise the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. Once we can confirm our approach to the Access for All programme, we will of course ensure that MPs and other stakeholders are informed.

Simon Lightwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
24th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of allegations of sexual violence and assault perpetrated against (a) women in Palestine and (b) Palestinian women detained in Israeli prisons.

The UK unequivocally condemns all alleged violations and abuses, including sexual violence, and calls for all reports to be fully investigated to ensure justice for victims and survivors. We are deeply concerned by allegations of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces. We believe it is critical that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is given regular access to detainees to carry out its independent visiting role, as enshrined within the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Currently, the ICRC cannot fully investigate these reports, as Israel continues to deny it access to places of detention. The UK calls on all parties to the conflict to comply with international law and grant immediate and unfettered access for the ICRC.

Hamish Falconer
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
24th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much and what UK-funded aid has been denied entry into Gaza since 7 October 2024.

During my visit to Al Arish, Egypt on 16 October, where I announced £1 million of UK assistance for Egypt's support to medically evacuated Gazans, I saw that many tonnes of lifesaving aid continue to be denied entry into Gaza by Israel. As the Foreign Secretary said on 16 October, Israel must do more to get aid into Gaza. We continue to press Israel to allow aid to flow freely into and through Gaza; the Prime Minister stressed this during his 19 October discussion with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

The UK continues to play a leading role in alleviating the suffering in Gaza. We provide significant funding to partners to support those most in need, including agreeing to match up to £10 million of public donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Middle East humanitarian appeal.

Hamish Falconer
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
23rd Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will take steps to help protect non-UK citizens in Lebanon who have siblings in (a) the UK and (b) Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr constituency.

Consular services are only open to British nationals (funded by a premium on all British passports), and the UK Government is unable directly to assist non-UK citizens in Lebanon. However, immediate family members of British citizens and those settled in the UK who wish to come and live in the UK can apply under one of the existing family visa routes, through the usual channels. Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules.

The UK has been calling for an immediate ceasefire between Lebanese Hizbollah and Israel and has announced £15 million of life-saving aid to Lebanon since 25 September. This funding will respond to the mass displacement of people and the growing number of civilian casualties, as well support access to clean water, sanitation and health and nutrition supplies through UNICEF.

Hamish Falconer
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
6th Nov 2024
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of removing Value Added Tax from automated external defibrillators.

The Government currently provides VAT reliefs to aid the purchase of defibrillators. For example, when an AED is purchased with funds provided by a charity and then donated to an eligible body, no VAT is charged. Furthermore, all state schools in England have been fitted with AEDs.

A key consideration for any potential VAT relief is whether savings would be passed on to the consumer. Evidence suggests that businesses only partially pass on any savings from lower VAT rates.

James Murray
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
29th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to retain Lord Walney as the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption.

The Home Office is currently reviewing the role of the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption through the Counter-Extremism sprint.

Any decisions arising from this review will be announced in the normal was in due course.

Dan Jarvis
Minister of State (Home Office)
22nd Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of implementing a (a) resettlement and (b) reunification scheme for non-UK citizens in Lebanon who have siblings in (i) the UK and (ii) Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr constituency.

We are monitoring the deeply concerning situation in Lebanon closely and keeping all existing pathways under review.

Lebanese nationals who wish to join family members in the UK can do so via the existing range of routes available.

Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules. Immediate family members of British citizens and those settled in the UK who wish to come and live in the UK can apply under one of the existing family visa routes.

Seema Malhotra
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)