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Information between 15th September 2025 - 15th October 2025

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Division Votes
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163
16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79
16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 77
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
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
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


Speeches
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
Will Forster speeches from: Children with SEND: Assessments and Support
Will Forster contributed 3 speeches (581 words)
Monday 15th September 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Education


Written Answers
Visas: Care Workers
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support overseas carers unable to take up alternative employment as their employer’s sponsorship licence has been suspended and not yet revoked.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

Whilst a Sponsor is suspended, there is no impact on a worker’s ability to continue to remain in their employment. We do not predetermine an outcome related to their licence at this stage.

However, the Home Office have confirmed they will support these workers in the same way as those whose licence is revoked, via the relevant Regional Partnerships, should the workers seek that support.

Local Housing Allowance
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of permanently linking local housing allowance rates to the bottom 30th percentile of local private rents to help ensure (a) affordable housing support and (b) a reduction in levels of child poverty.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

My department is working closely with MHCLG as they develop the Long-Term Housing Strategy and through the Inter-Ministerial Group on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping.

The review of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates considers a range of factors, including impact of the rental market and decisions on LHA will be taken in the context of achieving the Government’s priorities and goals within this challenging fiscal environment.

LHA was increased to the 30th percentile of local market rents in April 2024 costing an additional £1.2 bn in 2024/25 and £7bn over 5 years. LHA is not intended to cover all rents in all areas.

Any future decisions on LHA policy will include consideration of market rents and impacts of LHA rates, including on poverty.

For those who need further support, Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are available from local authorities. DHPs can be paid to those entitled to Housing Benefit or Universal Credit who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.

Refugees: Families
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the suspension of new applications for refugee family reunion on children seeking to reunite with family members.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The suspension of the refugee family reunion route is temporary while the Government undertakes a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system. In the meantime, those with protection status can use other family routes to sponsor a partner and child to come to the UK. Information relating these changes are published on gov.uk at Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1298, 4 September 2025 - GOV.UK.

Refugees: Families
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will publish an impact assessment on suspending new applications under the refugee family reunion route.

Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The suspension of the refugee family reunion route is temporary while the Government undertakes a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system. In the meantime, those with protection status can use other family routes to sponsor a partner and child to come to the UK. Information relating these changes are published on gov.uk at Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1298, 4 September 2025 - GOV.UK.

Armed Forces: Vehicles
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 73379 on Armed Forces: Vehicles, if his Department will centrally record data on the length of time that military assets are not (a) deployed and (b) operational.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

Yes. The British Army uses an application called JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions) to centrally track and manage all equipment.

Imran Khan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when did his Department last raise concerns with his Pakistani counterpart about former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his supporters.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

While judicial matters are for Pakistan's courts, the UK has consistently emphasised to its counterparts in Pakistan the need for due process, fair trials, and humane treatment for all, including Mr Imran Khan.

Pakistan: Human Rights
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to encourage Pakistan to respect (a) democracy, (b) human rights and (c) the rule of law.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Promoting human rights, democracy and the rule of law is a core part of the UK's diplomatic engagement in Pakistan, and we regularly engage Pakistan on these issues at the highest levels. The former Foreign Secretary raised human rights, democracy and the rule of law in meetings with Pakistan's Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister when he visited Pakistan in May. I raised these issues with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister last month and with the Interior Minister on 31 March. The UK Government consistently urges Pakistani authorities to act in line with their international obligations and respect fundamental freedoms and human rights. Through UK Official Development Assistance (ODA), we are supporting progress on human rights in Pakistan through dialogue, technical assistance, and targeted programming. We will continue to urge the government of Pakistan to guarantee the rights of all people, in accordance with international standards.

Connect to Work: Surrey
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
Friday 19th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned local government reorganisation in Surrey on the implementation of the Connect to Work programme in that county.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

DWP has agreed a delivery plan and grant funding agreement with Surrey County Council to provide specialist Connect to Work employment support to up to 2500 disabled people, those with health conditions, and people with complex barriers until March 2030.

The planned local government reorganisation in Surrey is not expected to impact on the delivery of Connect to Work. Should there need to be a change to the Lead Authority (Accountable Body) for the Connect to Work programme in Surrey, DWP will work with the affected authorities to determine the best transition that maintains successful delivery of the programme.



Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 27th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025

National Cancer Plan

20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 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 …
Monday 27th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025

Water bills

24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 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 …
Monday 27th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025

Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby

32 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 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 …
Tuesday 28th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025

The Lakes School

11 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 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 …
Tuesday 28th October
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th October 2025

Transparency and accountability in social media account closures

8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 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 …
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 …
Thursday 23rd October
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025

Eligibility variations in access to IVF

28 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Thursday 23rd October
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025

Warm Homes Plan

26 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Wednesday 22nd October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025

Contribution of legal immigrants

28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 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 …
Monday 20th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025

Farmgate milk price reduction

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 …
Monday 20th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025

National inquiry into child sexual exploitation

48 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 20th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025

40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

36 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 20th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025

Council elections in areas pursuing devolution reform

26 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 20th October
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025

Future of BBC Radio 4 Longwave

16 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Wednesday 15th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025

35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning

31 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Tuesday 14th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025

Parkrun’s 21st anniversary

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; …
Tuesday 14th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025

Political donations

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 …
Tuesday 14th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025

Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme

37 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 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 …
Tuesday 14th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025

Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025

43 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
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 …
Thursday 16th October
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th October 2025

South Downs National Park

22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Air Ambulance employees and the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

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 …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Dyslexia Awareness Week

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 …
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 …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Renewable energy and coal

33 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Protect our hospices

25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Access to school and college transport for disabled young people

23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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 …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda

23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 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, …
Monday 13th October
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Protection of the Climate Change Act

20 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 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 …
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 …
Tuesday 16th September
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; commits to raising awareness of blood cancers and the life-saving role of stem cell donation; encourages greater sign-ups to the UK stem cell register to improve access to suitable donors for patients in need; acknowledges the findings of Anthony …
Wednesday 10th September
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

Neurodivergent children at school

43 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern that, despite the hard work of teaching staff, too many neurodivergent children are not having their needs properly identified at school, potentially making learning inaccessible; acknowledges the personal effort of many teachers to make their classroom accessible, and that teaching staff require greater support; …
Wednesday 10th September
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

Dame Annette Brooke

42 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Dame Annette Brooke, Privy Counsellor, former hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Deputy Leader of Poole Borough Council, Liberal Democrat Group Leader and Mayor of Poole, and expresses deep sadness at her death on 30 August 2025; commends Annette’s …
Wednesday 10th September
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

Independence of Healthwatch England

34 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes with concern proposals in the NHS 10-year health plan to abolish Healthwatch England and the network of 152 local Healthwatch bodies; recognises that Healthwatch England is an independent statutory body that ensures NHS leaders listen to feedback and improve standards of care, is impartial, and enables …
Tuesday 16th September
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

80 years of the Moomins

19 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood, written by Tove Jansson in 1945; notes that the story, written during the Second World War, reflects the experience of families seeking safety and belonging, themes which remain relevant today; recognises the …
Tuesday 16th September
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025

Leasehold reform (No. 2)

26 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government’s significant delays to leasehold reform legislation and the implications for leaseholders who live still in unsafe buildings; regrets that the previous Government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or abolish residential leasehold; calls on the Government to improve the fire …
Tuesday 16th September
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025

Children of Ukraine

32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House commends the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian children Vladyslav, Valeriia and Roman, who came to the Houses of Parliament to share their experience of Putin’s war of aggression; further commends the work of film director Evgeny Afineevsky for his powerful film Children in the Fire that …
Tuesday 16th September
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025

CLN2 Batten disease

18 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House recognises the immense challenges faced by children and families living with CLN2 Batten disease, a rare and devastating neurodegenerative condition; notes the importance of early diagnosis, personalised and compassionate care, and access to innovative treatments that can extend and improve quality of life; acknowledges the tireless efforts …



Will Forster mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Points of Order
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



Select Committee Documents
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

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



Bill Documents
Sep. 16 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 September 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: _NC1 Mr Lee Dillon Gideon Amos Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Mr Will Forster Clive Jones Sarah Dyke