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Will Forster

Liberal Democrat - Woking

11,246 (23.4%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024


Select Committees
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (since October 2024)
Will Forster is not a member of any APPGs
Will Forster has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Will Forster has voted in 22 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
Caroline Nokes (Conservative)
(3 debate interactions)
Rushanara Ali (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
(2 debate interactions)
James Murray (Labour (Co-op))
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(4 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(2 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Budget Responsibility Act 2024
(1,161 words contributed)
Employment Rights Bill 2024-26
(54 words contributed)
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Woking 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 Woking signature proportion
Petitions with most Woking signatures
Will Forster has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Will Forster

10th October 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024

UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Labour: 16
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024

Puppy smuggling bill

Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Will Forster, 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.


Will Forster has not been granted any Urgent Questions

1 Adjournment Debate led by Will Forster

Thursday 10th October 2024

Will Forster has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Will Forster has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Will Forster has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament