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Thursday 4th June 2026 1:30 p.m. Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Home-to-school transport View calendar - Add to calendar |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 158 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 156 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 61 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 159 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 149 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 150 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 144 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 147 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 298 Noes - 152 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 297 Noes - 147 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 149 |
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21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 155 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 279 Noes - 176 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 279 Noes - 164 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 271 Noes - 171 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 270 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 273 Noes - 167 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context Tom Gordon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Tom Gordon 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 - 78 Noes - 408 |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
Tom Gordon contributed 1 speech (118 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: High Speed 2 Reset
Tom Gordon contributed 1 speech (125 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: Youth Justice
Tom Gordon contributed 1 speech (58 words) Monday 18th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Tom Gordon contributed 1 speech (43 words) Monday 27th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Tom Gordon contributed 1 speech (28 words) Consideration of Lords amendments Tuesday 21st April 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: Antisemitic Attacks
Tom Gordon contributed 1 speech (69 words) Monday 20th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Tom Gordon speeches from: Community-owned Assets: Government Support
Tom Gordon contributed 2 speeches (201 words) Monday 20th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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NHS: Arts
Asked by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Tuesday 21st April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of workforce shortages in creative therapies for children and young people. Answered by Zubir Ahmed While no such specific assessment has been made, more young people are being supported to access National Health Service mental health services. In the first 12 months of the Government, nearly 40,000 more children and young people received support compared to the previous 12 months. This is helped by over 8,000 extra mental health workers being recruited since July 2024. Work is ongoing in NHS England to determine the adequacy of creative therapies, including art, music, dramatherapy, via the forthcoming 10 Year Workforce Plan. The plan is expected to be published later in the spring. |
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Access to Work Programme
Asked by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Monday 27th April 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken to process Access to Work claims. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We have increased the number of staff by 29% from 500 in March 2024 to 648 in March 2026 and streamlined processes to improve the service. In the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we consulted on the future of the scheme and how to improve it, so that it helps more disabled people in work. We are considering all aspects of Access to Work as we develop plans for reform. |
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Gastrointestinal System: Diseases
Asked by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to the integration of recommendations from the Getting It Right First Time programme for gastroenterology into the national quality strategy. Answered by Zubir Ahmed We recognise the value of clinically‑led improvement programmes such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) in identifying and addressing unwarranted variation in care, including in gastroenterology. Rather than being incorporated into the National Quality Strategy, which will set out overarching principles and priorities for improving quality, GIRFT recommendations are developed through detailed clinical engagement, analysis of national data, and close working with professional bodies, providers, and systems. Specialty‑specific recommendations from programmes such as GIRFT are used to inform delivery at national, regional, and local levels, rather than being incorporated as prescriptive elements of the strategy itself. |
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Chronic Illnesses: Health Services
Asked by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of considering improvements in quality of care for people with long term chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease as part of the national quality strategy. Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Improving the quality of care for people living with long-term chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, is a key priority for the National Health Service. Rather than being incorporated into the National Quality Strategy, which will set out overarching principles and priorities for improving quality, the NHS is working to improve outcomes and experience for people with long-term conditions through clinically-led improvement activity, data-driven benchmarking, and partnership with professional and patient groups. This work complements the National Quality Strategy’s goal of supporting sustainable quality improvement across the health and care system and reducing health inequalities. |
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Bounce Back Loan Scheme
Asked by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Wednesday 27th May 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken by his Department to prevent company directors from voluntarily striking off non‑trading companies due to unresolved Bounce Back Loan cases; and what coordination exists with Companies House to ensure that businesses are able to be formally closed and do not incur additional administrative fees. Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Department for Business and Trade, Companies House, and the Cabinet Office have a clear and joined up approach to raising and withdrawing objections to voluntary dissolution. To ensure businesses are able to close without incurring additional administrative fees, Companies House acts quickly to remove objections when it is advised to do so through regular updates and specific requests. |
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Cultural Heritage: Conservation
Asked by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she had made of the potential impact of time taken to complete works required to protect the setting of heritage assets on tourism growth and local economies, with particular reference to Viaduct Terrace in Knaresborough. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Government recognises the vital role that heritage assets play in driving tourism growth and supporting local economies. Across the country, and throughout historic towns like Knaresborough, our cultural and historical landmarks are powerful catalysts for regional investment, visitor spending, and community pride. While DCMS has not been approached previously and not undertaken a formal impact assessment regarding the duration of works at Viaduct Terrace, we remain committed to ensuring that protective works are completed as efficiently as possible, helping to secure the long-term economic and tourism benefits that these assets bring. I would advise you to contact Historic England, DCMS’s Arms-Length-Body, who can offer advice and guidance on heritage projects.
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18th May 2026
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources London Marathon Events Ltd - £350.00 Source |
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Thursday 21st May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 12th June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the slow progress in advancing negotiations with the European Union on youth mobility, educational exchange and wider people-to-people cooperation following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; recognises the cultural, educational and economic benefits that reciprocal youth mobility arrangements provide to young people, … |
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Monday 1st June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 12th June 2026 Official Development Assistance 26 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI; agrees on the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments in light of increasing global security challenges, but rejects funding this through cuts to … |
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Monday 1st June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 12th June 2026 Towards a ceasefire and political resolution in Sudan 29 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with alarm that after three years of conflict, over 33 million people, including 17.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that famine has been confirmed in Al Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional areas at risk, and that over 14 million people … |
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Tuesday 9th June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 12th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 22 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual … |
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Tuesday 9th June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 12th June 2026 Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU 23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, … |
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Tuesday 9th June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 12th June 2026 Touring artists mobility arrangements 26 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy … |
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Monday 8th June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence 23 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes with concern the increasing number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who are being issued with penalty notices or prosecuted in the magistrates' courts for their child's absence from school; recognises that for many such children, attendance difficulties arise from unmet special … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 58 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s continued refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decisions to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent … |
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Monday 18th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 Climate Change Committee's seventh Carbon Budget 24 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s seventh carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Monday 1st June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes severe delays and administrative failures in the Civil Service Pensions Scheme following the implementation of the McCloud remedy; recognises that rectifying the unlawful age discrimination in the 2015 reforms has created significant complexity but that this does not excuse the prolonged backlogs, poor communication, and missed … |
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Wednesday 20th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Connor Naismith (Labour - Crewe and Nantwich) That this House congratulates Jonathan Frisher on his recent appearance on Good Morning Britain, where he brought important public attention to his campaign to teach antisemitism in schools; further commends his efforts in raising awareness through civic engagement; notes with approval that his petition has achieved the significant milestone of … |
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Monday 1st June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the increasing levels of violence, … |
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Monday 1st June Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 134 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. |
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Wednesday 20th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Free-to-air coverage of European finals 29 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern that supporters of Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace may be required to purchase a subscription to watch their teams compete in European finals this season; further notes that this is the first time since the creation of the Champions League in 1992 that … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative Government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to environmental land management schemes, increases in input costs, … |
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Monday 18th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 May 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 … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes the UK has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s interference in Hong Kong’s democracy, including through the 2020 National Security Law; notes with grave concern that, according to the Political Prisoner Database, there are reportedly over 1,600 … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Redress for people impacted by surgical mesh, sodium valproate and Primodos 52 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham) That this House deplores the avoidable harm caused by the use of surgical mesh, Primodos and Sodium Valproate; acknowledges the ongoing need to support the hundreds of victims in the UK suffering as a result of these interventions; regrets that the recommendations made by Baroness Cumberlege in her 2020 report … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House commends and is humbled by the bravery displayed by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians as they defend their country against Vladimir Putin’s invasion, now into its fifth year; recognises that Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and that only the Ukrainian people have the right to determine their country’s future; … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Introduction of reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern about the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognises the Government’s decision to increase … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the disruption experienced by British travellers following the full rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System on 10 April 2026; regrets that, despite repeated Government assurances that UK citizens would be able to “sail through” European borders, Ministers failed to secure widespread e-gate access … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 A UK-EU customs union to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis 45 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that trade barriers arising from the previous Government's failed Brexit deal with Europe continue to drive up costs, increase bureaucracy and weaken competitiveness for British businesses and consumers, contributing to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis across the country; expresses alarm that small and medium-sized … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of the Water White Paper; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild public trust, improve environmental outcomes and ensure fair and resilient management of essential water … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association has reported a 10% increase in long-term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; notes that consenting the development of thousands of green fields … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or ban … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17-year-olds are estimated … |
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Thursday 14th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 UK hauliers and border friction 26 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 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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Thursday 14th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 85 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Digital sovereignty and sovereign public procurement strategy 37 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes that we live in an increasingly digitised world, with our jobs, finance, transport and national security depending on technological solutions; further notes that many of these services, including Government services and critical national infrastructure, depend on technology and/or supply chains that are not owned or located … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 63 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2026) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House calls for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, better known as the Hillsborough Law, to be passed in full as one of the first Acts of the new Parliamentary session; notes with concern the lack of progress on the Bill since the postponed Report Stage and Third Reading … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with deep concern breaches of international humanitarian law by the Israeli Government in Palestine; expresses its grave concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit war crimes, particularly in Gaza; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of arms … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Proportional Representation for UK Elections 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House celebrates the hard work of candidates who stood for election on 7th May; congratulates those who succeeded in their bid for election; notes that the representation of parties on Councils across the UK does not reflect the vote share each party will have received; recognises that these … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by Donald Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and the rest of Europe, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the country’s armed forces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Upland farmers and common land 19 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that around 4,000 farming businesses … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Outdoor learning specialist apprenticeships 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the proposed defunding of the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship from 1 September 2026; recognises that this apprenticeship prepares practitioners to design and deliver outdoor learning programmes that support educational achievement, children’s wellbeing, enrichment and SEND inclusion, often directly within schools and educational settings; notes … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern at the defunding of rural Britain; notes that the local government settlements, health provision and energy policies of this Labour Government are massively harming Britain's most rural communities; highlights the major cuts to council spending that will be required as a result of the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Proportional representation for general elections 40 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that the first past the post system should be replaced with a system of proportional representation for elections to the House of Commons. |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Reform of monetary limits on charity lotteries 18 signatures (Most recent: 19 May 2026)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 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and national park authorities the powers to enforce the future home standard for all new homes; calls for all … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Speech and Language Therapy for Autistic Children 37 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that speech and language therapy is currently failing many autistic children and young people in England; notes that hundreds of autistic individuals and their families have shared lived experience testimony demonstrating that their specific communication needs are not being met by existing NHS speech and language … |
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Wednesday 13th May Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his … |
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Wednesday 22nd April Tom Gordon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and National Nature Day 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) That this House recognises the immense contribution of Sir David Attenborough to public understanding of the natural world, biodiversity and conservation; notes that he will celebrate his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026; commends his decades of broadcasting and environmental advocacy, which have inspired generations across the United Kingdom and … |
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Monday 20th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough 24 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House acknowledges with pride and gratitude the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough on Friday 8 May 2026; honours his long and groundbreaking career as the preeminent storyteller of our natural history and the natural world; notes that the BBC has commissioned a number of new shows to … |
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Monday 20th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Use of restraint of children in the asylum system removal process 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House notes that Government are consulting on the use of physical restraint techniques to be applied to children during the removal process in the asylum system, including the handcuffing, carrying and physically handling of a child, which is well recognised as inducing psychological trauma to a child; therefore … |
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Monday 20th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the … |
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Thursday 16th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Tuesday 14th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd 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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Monday 13th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Upland farmers and common land 16 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that around 4,000 farming businesses … |
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Monday 13th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House believes that the UK should be the safest country in the world to have a baby; regrets that 65% of maternity units do not meet the classification of good for standards of safety; recognises the serious harm caused to mothers and babies and the cost to the … |
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Monday 13th April Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd 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 23rd March Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 35 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Wednesday 22nd April Tom Gordon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Performance of As You Like It by Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall 7 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House celebrates the homecoming performance of As You Like It by the Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall on 8 May 2026; notes that this production marks a significant return of the play to the landscape that inspired its origins, with Soulton being both the childhood home of … |
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20 Apr 2026, 6:56 p.m. - House of Commons " Tom Gordon you. Madam Deputy Speaker, I recently had the pleasure of attending a Passover pleasure of attending a Passover service at Harrogate Synagogue. It saddens me whenever I meet with the Jewish community there, they always talk about their security and " Tom Gordon MP (Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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18 May 2026, 3:25 p.m. - House of Commons " Tom Gordon Mr. Speaker, on Friday I visited. >> Trinity University and met with a group of future teachers. They were talking about the exclusion to offending pipeline that's in our " Tom Gordon MP (Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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19 May 2026, 2:14 p.m. - House of Commons " Tom Gordon thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the " Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP, The Secretary of State for Transport (Swindon South, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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19 May 2026, 1:07 p.m. - House of Commons "I'm afraid I just disagree with the hon. Gentleman sentiment. >> It is Tom Gordon. >> Mr. speaker, I would add to the " Rt Hon Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP (Wetherby and Easingwold, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Monday 15th June 2026 2:30 p.m. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Housing, Communities and Local Government (including Topical Questions) Danny Chambers: What steps he is taking to support high streets. Lauren Edwards: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Sarah Olney: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Michelle Welsh: What steps his Department is taking to reform the leasehold sector. Josh Dean: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Neil Duncan-Jordan: What steps he is taking to help improve response times to fires in Poole constituency. Beccy Cooper: What assessment he has made of the potential merits of adding a health inequality duty to the National Planning Policy Framework. Mohammad Yasin: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Alistair Strathern: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Will Forster: What steps he is taking to support local authorities in creating local plans. Manuela Perteghella: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Catherine Fookes: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Pride in Place Programme on Wales. Ian Sollom: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Tom Gordon: What steps he is taking to increase the accountability of housing developers. Marie Tidball: What steps his Department is taking to help ensure accountability in local government. Tom Collins: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Rosie Duffield: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Lauren Edwards: What assessment he has made of the adequacy of acoustic design requirements for workplaces in the planning system. Anneliese Dodds: What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken by the Building Safety Regulator on critical infrastructure. Jayne Kirkham: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Kirith Entwistle: What steps he is taking to deliver new affordable and supported homes for young people. Alex Mayer: What steps his Department is taking to expedite road adoption. Alison Hume: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the introduction of a licensing scheme for short-term lets. Lloyd Hatton: What steps he is taking to implement safeguards for pre-candidacy donations. Edward Morello: What recent assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of exit fees for retirement homes. Liz Twist: What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Blaydon and Consett constituency. Helen Hayes: What steps his Department is taking to improve the regulation of tenant and resident management organisations. Justin Madders: What steps his Department is taking to reform the leasehold sector. Alex Baker: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on levels of community cohesion in Aldershot constituency. Joe Morris: What steps he is taking to improve the private rented sector for tenants. Siân Berry: If he will provide funding to local authorities to acquire council homes. Antonia Bance: What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Tipton and Wednesbury constituency. Adam Jogee: What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Building Safety Regulator. Rosie Duffield: What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of new housing developments on water infrastructure in Canterbury. Ian Sollom: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the provision of Neighbourhood Health Centres in new housing developments. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 10th June 2026 noon Cabinet Office Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras) Prime Minister's Question Time - Main Chamber Melanie Ward: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Richard Burgon: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Lauren Edwards: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Rushanara Ali: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Ayoub Khan: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Liz Twist: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Richard Tice: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. David Burton-Sampson: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. James McMurdock: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Sean Woodcock: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Tom Gordon: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Adrian Ramsay: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Hannah Spencer: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Freddie van Mierlo: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. Chris Vince: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 4th June 2026 10:10 a.m. Attorney General Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Attorney General (answered by Solicitor General) Douglas McAllister: What steps she is taking to help increase levels of diversity in the legal profession. Andrew Pakes: What assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending the Victims’ Right to Review scheme pilot. Tom Gordon: What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases involving violence against women and girls. John Whitby: What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Victims’ Right to Review scheme pilot on victims of serious sexual offences. Neil Shastri-Hurst: What advice she has provided to the Government on the potential impact of restricting the right to jury trials on the rule of law. Sarah Olney: What steps she is taking to ensure the effective prosecution of cases involving domestic abuse. Danny Chambers: What steps she is taking to ensure the effective prosecution of cases involving domestic abuse. Liz Jarvis: What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of fraud cases. Olly Glover: What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of people accused of hate crimes. Sean Woodcock: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of Crown Prosecution Service prosecutions of cases involving violence against women and girls. Chris Vince: What steps she is taking to help increase levels of diversity in the legal profession. Joe Powell: What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve prosecution rates for corporate manslaughter cases. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 18th May 2026
Attendance statistics - Human Rights (Joint Committee) attendance for Session 2024–26, as at 13 February 2026 Human Rights (Joint Committee) Found: of 43 (51.2%) Baroness Chakrabarti (Labour, Life peer) (added 27 Jan 2026) 2 of 2 (100.0%) Tom Gordon |
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Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Oral Evidence - Northern Ireland Office, Northern Ireland Office, and Northern Ireland Office Legal Advisors Legislative Scrutiny: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - Human Rights (Joint Committee) Found: 2026 2.20 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Chair); Juliet Campbell; Tom Gordon |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026 2 p.m. Human Rights (Joint Committee) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 3rd June 2026 2 p.m. Human Rights (Joint Committee) - Oral evidence Subject: Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England At 2:15pm: Oral evidence Josh MacAlister MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families) at Department for Education View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 17th June 2026 2 p.m. Human Rights (Joint Committee) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |