Information between 14th October 2025 - 24th October 2025
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 333 |
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 339 |
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 327 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 319 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster 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 - 160 Noes - 324 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 316 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 321 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 319 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 171 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 322 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 174 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 381 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 313 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 307 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 389 Noes - 102 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 390 |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (83 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Will Forster speeches from: Heathrow: National Airports Review
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (69 words) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Will Forster speeches from: Asylum Seekers: Support and Accommodation
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (1,641 words) Monday 20th October 2025 - Westminster Hall Home Office |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 2 speeches (72 words) Thursday 16th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 2 speeches (83 words) Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Thursday 16th October 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase NHS capacity for ADHD assessments. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays in accessing such assessments. It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make available the appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including providing access to ADHD assessment and treatment, in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines. NHS England established an ADHD taskforce which brought together those with lived experience with experts from the NHS, education, charity, and justice sectors to get a better understanding of the challenges affecting those with ADHD, including in accessing services and support. An interim report was published on 20 June, with the final report expected later this year. We will carefully consider its recommendations. For the first time, NHS England published management information on ADHD waits at a national level on 29 May 2025 as part of its ADHD data improvement plan and has also released technical guidance to ICBs to improve the recording of ADHD data, with a view to improving the quality of ADHD waits data and to publishing more localised data in future. NHS England has also captured examples from ICBs who are trialling innovative ways of delivering ADHD services and is using this information to support systems to tackle ADHD waiting lists and provide support to address people’s needs. |
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Immigration: Applications
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Thursday 16th October 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the backlog of Leave to Remain applications. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) To help reduce the number of outstanding claims for protection we are investing in a programme of transformation and business improvement initiatives that will speed up and simplify our processes, reduce the time people spend in the asylum system and decrease the number of people who are awaiting an interview or decision.
The Home Office is investing in innovative techniques, including AI, to explore how we can improve productivity, speed up processing the asylum backlog, and restore order in the asylum system.
We are also committed to ensuring our operational teams who process applications for leave to remain, have the resources they need to run an efficient and effective system, and we actively monitor workflows to ensure sufficient resources are in place to meet demand. |
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Renewable Energy: National Grid
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Friday 17th October 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of prioritising grid connections for renewable energy projects that are ready to commence. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Government is working closely with the National Energy System Operator, Ofgem and the network companies to deliver fundamental reform of the grid connections process. The reforms will prioritise connections for viable and strategically aligned projects, by releasing up to 500GW of capacity from the oversubscribed connections queue. This will enable accelerated connections for renewable energy projects that are ready and aligned with our strategic needs, as set out in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, and help unlock £40 billion of mainly private investment a year in clean energy and infrastructure. |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Health Services
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support people who have been diagnosed privately with ADHD to enter shared care agreements with GPs. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards in England to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including providing access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder assessment and treatment, in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines. Shared care with the National Health Service refers to an arrangement whereby a specialist doctor formally transfers responsibility for all or some aspects of their patient’s care, such as prescription of medication, over to the patient’s general practitioner (GP). The General Medical Council (GMC), which regulates and sets standards for doctors in the United Kingdom, has made it clear that GPs cannot be compelled to enter into a shared care agreement. Practices may decline such requests on clinical or capacity grounds. The GMC has issued guidance on prescribing and managing medicines, which helps GPs decide whether to accept shared care responsibilities. In deciding whether to enter into a shared care agreement, a GP will need to consider a number of factors such as whether the proposed activity is within their sphere of competence, and therefore safe and suitable for their patient’s needs. This includes the GP being satisfied that any prescriptions or referrals for treatment are clinically appropriate. If a shared care arrangement cannot be put in place after the treatment has been initiated, the responsibility for continued prescribing falls upon the specialist clinician, and this applies to both NHS and private medical care. |
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Department for Work and Pensions: Revenue and Customs
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions his Department has had with HM Treasury on improving communication between his Department and HMRC on (a) cases involving voluntary National Insurance contributions paid while working abroad and (b) other matters. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We work closely with HMRC on Voluntary National Insurance Contributions, sharing information where appropriate and proactively identifying ways we can improve our working practices. This includes Voluntary National Insurance Contribution related work. |
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Sutton Place
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what arrangements were made following the introduction of sanctions on the owners of Sutton Place to (a) maintain the property and (b) pay any outstanding liabilities. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) OFSI does not generally comment on specific cases. For further information about how OFSI takes licensing decisions, please see the OFSI’s general guidance here, and OFSI’s supplemental licensing guidance here.
The asset freeze imposed on designated persons prohibits them from dealing with or benefiting from their UK assets, including real estate.
Where appropriate, OFSI may issue either a general or specific licence on behalf of HM Treasury to permit activity that would otherwise be prohibited by an asset freeze. This includes to enable payments for pre-existing obligations and for the routine holding and maintenance of properties owned by designated persons.
However, while a licence permits such payments, it does not compel the designated person to undertake the work. Therefore, even if OFSI issues a licence, maintenance or repairs will only take place if the designated person is willing to carry them out.
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Employment Tribunals Service: Standards
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 21st October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department plans to take to improve the employment tribunal process. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) We recognise that there remain significant challenges for the performance of the Employment Tribunals. We are working with the judiciary and across Government with His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), Acas and the Department of Business and Trade on actions to improve performance in the Employment Tribunals. HMCTS continues to invest in improving Employment Tribunal processes through the recruitment of additional judges, deployment of Legal Officers to actively manage cases, the development of modern case management systems, and the use of remote hearing technology. A ‘Virtual Region’ of judges has delivered over 1,500 extra sitting days. We are encouraging the uptake of mediation to help individuals resolve their employment issues at the earliest opportunity. Following recruitment, in 2024 we had 21 more salaried judges in the Employment Tribunals than in 2023, and further recruitment for up to 36 salaried Employment Judges commenced in March 2025. 50 fee paid employment judges were appointed in 2024 and recruitment will commence for another 50 in early 2026. As a result, the Lord Chancellor was able to announce on 5 March a sitting day allocation for the Employment Tribunals of 33,900 in 2025/26, the maximum allocation they are able to sit. The Government is clear that everyone should have access to Employment Tribunals, to challenge unfair behaviour at work. We recently reiterated this commitment, by announcing that bringing forward a case to an Employment Tribunal will remain free, to ensure that everyone can stand up for their rights at work, no matter their means. |
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Monday 20th October 30th anniversary of the York Road Project in Woking 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House congratulates York Road Project in Woking on marking 30 years since its founding as Woking Winter Watch in 1995; notes that it began when concerned local churchgoers came together to provide warmth, food and emergency relief to those sleeping rough during the winter months; recognises how the … |
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Wednesday 29th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 3rd November 2025 Government proposals for mandatory digital ID 50 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House expresses deep concern at Government proposals for a mandatory digital ID system; believes such a scheme would cross a red line for civil liberties, threatening privacy while doing little to meet the Government’s stated aims on immigration; further believes that digital tools should empower individuals with control … |
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Thursday 30th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 3rd November 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the urgent need to address the climate and ecological crisis; notes that oil and gas companies have made record profits while contributing significantly to climate breakdown; further notes that millions of people in the UK and globally are already paying the price through extreme weather, flooding, … |
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Thursday 30th October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd November 2025 Decarbonising refrigerated transport 14 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the important role of decarbonising refrigerated transport in tackling climate change; acknowledges the current system of keeping goods, especially food and medicine, chilled and frozen during delivery means running diesel engines on the back of trucks generating emissions and burning fuel even when vehicles are stationary … |
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Tuesday 28th October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th October 2025 Transparency and accountability in social media account closures 27 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls on Meta to provide clear … |
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Tuesday 28th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the historic significance of the site of The Lakes School Windermere, where the Windermere Children, child survivors of the Holocaust who were granted asylum by the British Government in 1945, were first welcomed to the United Kingdom; expresses deep concern for the current state of disrepair … |
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Monday 27th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 39 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House censures the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby for racist and inexcusable remarks made on Talk TV on Saturday 25 October 2025, which were damaging, divisive and risk bringing hon. Members collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Clacton to withdraw the whip from … |
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Monday 27th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned by the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglican, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared to the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that … |
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Monday 27th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 27th October 2025 50 years of Cheesman Brothers, Guildford 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates Cheesman Brothers Limited in Guildford on 50 years of business; notes they are a family-run fruit and vegetable wholesaler and that the sibling leadership team, Martin, Claire and Matthew, have been involved for 30 years; and recognises their long history of generous support for local charitable … |
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Thursday 23rd October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025 Eligibility variations in access to IVF 34 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with considerable concern the continuing variation in access to NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment across England, with some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) applying eligibility criteria that diverge from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance; further notes that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire … |
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Thursday 23rd October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to delay the publication of the Warm Homes Plan; understands this means vulnerable households were been left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25 and now again, for winter 2025-26; notes that the … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Contribution of legal immigrants 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House expresses its deep concern at recent reported remarks suggesting that a large number of people who came to the United Kingdom legally will need to go home; notes that these comments appear to call for the deportation of law-abiding people who have lived, worked and paid taxes … |
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Monday 20th October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Future of BBC Radio 4 Longwave 19 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the BBC’s intention to cease broadcasting BBC Radio 4 on Longwave, ending a 90-year tradition of national service; recognises the cultural and historical importance of programmes such as The Shipping Forecast, The Daily Service and Test Match Special, and that the Sovereign’s Speeches have … |
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Monday 20th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern regarding the significant downturn of the farmgate milk price at a point where the cost of production is increasing; recognises the challenges to farmers unless the cost of production can be reduced; further recognises that the milk price drop follows an unprecedented dry summer causing … |
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Monday 20th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 National inquiry into child sexual exploitation 49 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises that child sexual abuse is one of the most despicable crimes; supports all measures that deliver justice for victims and help prevent these horrific acts from occurring in the future; welcomes the launch of the new inquiry following the Casey and Jay reviews; urges the Government … |
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Monday 20th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 37 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one in eight women diagnosed … |
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Monday 20th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Council elections in areas pursuing devolution reform 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern reports that elections in council areas included in the Government’s devolution priority programme, including in Surrey, may be delayed for a second consecutive year; further notes that such a delay would extend the terms of sitting county councillors beyond their democratic mandate, thereby … |
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Tuesday 14th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 21st anniversary of Parkrun on 14 October 2025; recognises that what began in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, London, has grown into a global movement involving millions of walkers, joggers, runners, and volunteers in communities across the UK and around the world; … |
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Tuesday 14th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures to prevent … |
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Tuesday 14th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme 40 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our … |
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Tuesday 14th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025 44 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet … |
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Wednesday 15th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, one of the UK’s longest-running and most successful fundraising campaigns; recognises the incredible contribution of communities, workplaces and volunteers across the country who have come together over the years to raise millions to support people living with … |
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Wednesday 15th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally 50 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; believes that individuals who enable or encourage … |
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Thursday 16th October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th October 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House reaffirms its commitment to preserve National Parks and defend the Protected Landscapes Duty; maintains that it is paramount that we protect National Parks as a means of ensuring that we all have access to nature and promote healthy ecosystems; notes that 90% of rivers in the South … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic people feel … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Safety of British nationals aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla 18 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House is deeply concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Margaret Pacetta and Malcolm Ducker, currently aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have been boarded and passengers detained; is alarmed by reports of further threats against the current … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Protection of the Climate Change Act 22 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns the Opposition’s proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; notes the WPS agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, was groundbreaking in the way it recognised the need to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in conflict prevention, … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Access to school and college transport for disabled young people 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regrets that … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House notes with concern that employees of air ambulance charities, including paramedics, doctors, nurses, critical care practitioners, pilots, technicians, and those in leadership, training, or command roles with prior frontline service, are currently ineligible for the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; further notes … |
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Monday 13th October Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Electrifying the Midland Main Line 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House recognises the significant benefits that electrifying the Midland Main Line would bring, including faster, smoother and quieter journeys, improved reliability, and increased capacity with more seats and more frequent services; notes that electrification would reduce operating costs for rolling stock, fuel and maintenance, while cutting noise and … |
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20 Oct 2025, 4:24 p.m. - House of Commons "China spying on two Members of Parliament in this case? Yes or no? >> Will Forster I'm happy to debate " Dr Luke Evans MP (Hinckley and Bosworth, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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20 Oct 2025, 4:24 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Will Forster I'm happy to debate issues of leadership with anyone in this House, not least because I've spent all of my professional life " Dan Jarvis MP, The Minister of State, Home Department (Barnsley North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Asylum Seekers: Support and Accommodation
119 speeches (25,985 words) Monday 20th October 2025 - Westminster Hall Home Office Mentions: 1: John Hayes (Con - South Holland and The Deepings) In that spirit, I call the Liberal Democrat spokesman, Will Forster. - Link to Speech |
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5 speeches (947 words) Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Judith Cummins (Lab - Bradford South) Standing Order No. 57)Liz Jarvis, supported by Daisy Cooper, Alison Bennett, Rachael Maskell, Mr Will Forster - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 21st October 2025
Special Report - 5th Special Report - The Funding and Sustainability of Local Government Finance: Government Response Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: Keynes North) Mr Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat; Newbury) Maya Ellis (Labour; Ribble Valley) Mr Will Forster |
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Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Mr Miroslav Podlecki TPV0034 - Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles - Transport Committee Found: Additional Context – Correspondence with Will Forster MP (Case Ref: WF00092) In March 2025, local concerns |
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Wednesday 15th October 2025
Written Evidence - Mr Ahmed Syed TPV0094 - Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles - Transport Committee Found: Stakeholder Actions & Industry Response - MPs Will Forster and Ben Spencer raised formal complaints about |
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Tuesday 14th October 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-10-14 10:00:00+01:00 Housing Conditions in England - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Florence Eshalomi (Chair); Chris Curtis; Mr Lee Dillon; Mr Will Forster |