Information between 11th September 2025 - 21st October 2025
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160 |
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16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru 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 Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye 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 Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru 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 Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No 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 Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye 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 Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 174 |
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Western Sahara: Migrant Camps
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 17th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to increase the provision of aid to the Sahrawi refugee camps, following the UN Secretary General’s report entitled Question of Western Sahara of 31 July 2025. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK continues to regularly meet and consult regional and international partners to discuss the issue of Western Sahara, including those from the peacekeeping mission, the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), the UN, civil society, and the broader international community. We continue to work with international partners to assess the situation and ensure UK aid reaches the most vulnerable, including Sahrawi refugees. |
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Western Sahara: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 17th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with his Moroccan counterpart on the blocking of visits by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to occupied Western Sahara since 2015. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK has endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting solution of the Western Sahara conflict and welcomed Morocco's stated commitment to provide further details of what autonomy within a Moroccan state could entail, with a view to restarting serious negotiations. In that context, we continue to engage with all relevant parties in support of the UN-led process to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, based on compromise, which conforms with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, including the principle of respect for self-determination. The former Foreign Secretary last spoke to Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Bourita on 23 July and I met representatives of the Polisario Front on 5 August. |
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Western Sahara: Politics and Government
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 17th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July to Question 64209 on Western Sahara: Human Rights, whether he has had discussions with his counterpart in Morocco on the details of what autonomy within the Moroccan State could entail. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK has endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting solution of the Western Sahara conflict and welcomed Morocco's stated commitment to provide further details of what autonomy within a Moroccan state could entail, with a view to restarting serious negotiations. In that context, we continue to engage with all relevant parties in support of the UN-led process to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, based on compromise, which conforms with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, including the principle of respect for self-determination. The former Foreign Secretary last spoke to Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Bourita on 23 July and I met representatives of the Polisario Front on 5 August. |
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Museums and Galleries: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 13th October 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing (a) relief and (b) a discounted rate for small art galleries following the increase in anti-money laundering supervision fees. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) Economic crime presents a substantial threat to UK security and stability, and anti money laundering supervisors have an important role to play to ensure that supervised businesses understand and manage the risks to which they are exposed. HM Revenue & Customs supervises art market participantsalongside businesses in several other sectors. It is policy of this, and previous Governments, that the cost of supervision should be met by supervised businesses and not through general taxation. HMRC has recently published its intention to increase some of the fees that itcharges for supervision to ensure that it has the income it needs to meet its obligations as a supervisor. HMRC is considering comments from businesses and trade bodies and will publish its next steps shortly. The Money Laundering Regulations apply only to sales of art exceeding the equivalent of €10,000 in value, which excludes 80% of businesses in the sector. HMRC hasconsidered the impact of the proposed fee increases on businesses against its needs as a supervisor and intends to minimise impact on supervised businesses, especially the vast majority who trade from a single premises. |
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Museums and Galleries: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 13th October 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the flat rate anti-money laundering supervision fee regime on small art galleries. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) Economic crime presents a substantial threat to UK security and stability, and anti money laundering supervisors have an important role to play to ensure that supervised businesses understand and manage the risks to which they are exposed. HM Revenue & Customs supervises art market participantsalongside businesses in several other sectors. It is policy of this, and previous Governments, that the cost of supervision should be met by supervised businesses and not through general taxation. HMRC has recently published its intention to increase some of the fees that itcharges for supervision to ensure that it has the income it needs to meet its obligations as a supervisor. HMRC is considering comments from businesses and trade bodies and will publish its next steps shortly. The Money Laundering Regulations apply only to sales of art exceeding the equivalent of €10,000 in value, which excludes 80% of businesses in the sector. HMRC hasconsidered the impact of the proposed fee increases on businesses against its needs as a supervisor and intends to minimise impact on supervised businesses, especially the vast majority who trade from a single premises. |
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Drax Power Station: Finance
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to ensure that public subsidies provided to data centre partnerships are not used to support Drax Power Station. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) AI Growth Zones (AIGZs) were announced in January as part of the Prime Minister's AI Opportunities Action Plan. In April, following an informal call for interest where we received over 200 proposals, we launched the application process to identify AIGZs. We have received 56 applications from across the UK, which we are currently reviewing. We will continue to follow due process, led by our public criteria, as we take any proposals forward. |
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Tuesday 4th November Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Freezing of Local Housing Allowance 36 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House notes that when the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) was introduced in 2008, it was intended to cover private rents up to the 50th percentile—that is, the lowest 50 per cent of rents in a local area—as a safety net to prevent poverty and homelessness; further notes that, … |
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Monday 27th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 3rd November 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 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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Wednesday 29th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 3rd November 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its deep concern at the use of counter-terror laws in respect of those engaged in protest and direct action; and urges the Government to review its proscription of Palestine Action. |
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Tuesday 16th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 31st October 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 31 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East) That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has caused immense suffering to millions of people; notes the central role of the United Nations in mediating peace efforts in Yemen and urges the UN to intensify and accelerate its facilitation of an … |
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Monday 27th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Buying community energy locally 32 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central) That this House recognises the many social, economic and environmental benefits that community energy schemes create; notes that the number of such schemes would grow greatly if they were enabled to sell their clean power directly to households and businesses in their communities; welcomes the Minister for Energy Security and … |
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Monday 27th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025 Media Plurality and Press Freedom in Parliament 22 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House urges the relevant parliamentary authorities to provide independent media outlet Declassified UK with a parliamentary press pass to ensure media plurality and press freedom. |
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Wednesday 22nd October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh success at the Royal National Mòd 6 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Torcuil Crichton (Labour - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) That this House congratulates Còisir Gàidhlig Bharraigh for receiving the Lorn Shield as the Rural Choir winners at last week’s Royal National Mòd in Fort William; commends all the other winners and those who took part in this event which does so much to encourage and promote the Gaelic language, … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Contribution of legal immigrants 30 signatures (Most recent: 4 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 Ben Lake signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early intervention and access to eye care for … |
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Monday 13th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House strongly condemns the Government's plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme; notes that after being used in World War 2 compulsory ID cards were abolished in 1952 because of the widespread sentiment that they are fundamentally at odds with British values and civil liberties; believes that … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ben Lake 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 … |
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Monday 20th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South) That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew. |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Provision of trained Family Liaison Officers 45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the devastating impact of suicide on the families and loved ones left behind; notes with concern the lack of structured and consistent support for those affected; further notes that families often face a confusing, traumatic aftermath involving police procedures, post-mortem processes, and coroners’ inquests without adequate … |
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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan 14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North) That this House notes with deep concern the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan; condemns the regime’s illegitimate rule and its systematic violations of human rights, including the repression of women and girls, persecution of ethnic minorities and the dismantling of democratic institutions; further notes reports … |
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Monday 13th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders 44 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Independent - Poole) That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes … |
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Monday 13th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Protection of the Climate Change Act 21 signatures (Most recent: 3 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 Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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, … |
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Monday 13th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 International Credit Union Day 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Irene Campbell (Labour - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House recognises the vital role that credit unions play in promoting financial stability, financial inclusion, resilience of local communities and ethical banking across the UK; celebrates International Credit Union day, held annually on the third Thursday of October as an opportunity to raise the awareness of the positive … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Indefinite leave to remain and settlement 14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House recognises that access to settlement and citizenship is vital for migrants’ security and stability, and strengthens the UK economically and socially; notes credible evidence that settlement accelerates economic participation, improves educational outcomes for children, and deepens social and civic integration; further notes that communities and local economies … |
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Thursday 16th October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th October 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House commends the work of Brake, the road safety campaign; notes their work in campaigning to end road crashes, supporting people affected by road death and injury, and working tirelessly towards their vision of a world where no one is killed or hurt on a road; further notes … |
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Monday 13th October Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House commends the work of Project Seagrass, a charity actively working to safeguard seagrass in Caerfyrddin and beyond, dedicated to advancing the conservation of seagrass through education, influence, research and action; notes that seagrasses are flowering plants that live in the shallow, sheltered areas of our coast and … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Equitable national prostate cancer screening 81 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House welcomes the #ProactiveForYourProstate campaign led by Prostate Cancer Research (PCR); congratulates campaigners, such as Teignmouth campaigner Jason Yeo, for their work advocating for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for all men at age 50, and earlier for those in high-risk categories; calls for the Government to back this … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Right to object to data being used in online direct marketing 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House welcomes the outcome of Tanya O’Carroll’s legal challenge against Meta, which secured a commitment from the company to stop using her personal data for direct marketing, based on her legal right to object under the UK General Data Protection Regulation; notes that this right gives individuals the … |
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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Final delivery plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) 55 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Pavement parking consultation response 33 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the failure of successive Governments to respond in full to the consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change, which closed on 22 November 2020, despite widespread evidence of the dangers caused by pavement parking and overwhelming public support for reform; notes that this delay has left … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 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 … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 10th October 2025 Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel and the NHS (No. 2) 32 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House believes that every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; further believes in the importance of upholding British democratic values throughout the work of the Government and all public services; notes the negative implications of Government contracts … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House notes the safety implications of speeding by delivery drivers on rural roads and the danger that this can cause to pedestrians, horse riders, school children, livestock and other road users, including farm vehicles and machines; appreciates the pressure put upon those drivers by delivery companies to meet … |
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Tuesday 17th June Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 Farmers, growers and the supermarket supply chain 84 signatures (Most recent: 31 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises that farmers and growers, in the UK and overseas, require fair dealing in the grocery supply chain in order to survive and thrive; welcomes the 2008 Competition Commission Inquiry which found that larger retailers and supermarkets often abused their power by transferring excessive risk and unexpected … |
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Wednesday 10th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 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; … |
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Monday 16th June Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House notes with concern that local authorities currently lack sufficient powers to regulate the spread of gambling premises due to the statutory aim to permit duty set out in the Gambling Act 2005; further notes that this duty restricts councils’ ability to reject applications for new gambling venues … |
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Thursday 11th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th September 2025 Conduct of Lord Mandelson (No. 2) 18 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House believes that Lord Mandelson has brought Parliament into disrepute; and calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove his peerage. |
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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Young farmers' organisations across the United Kingdom 22 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) That this House commends the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs, and Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs for supporting rural young people; recognises their vital work in tackling rural isolation, promoting positive mental health, and strengthening rural communities; … |
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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Air Ambulance Week 2025 (No. 2) 28 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Air Ambulance Week 2025, taking place from 8 to 14 September; recognises that this year’s theme, Every Mission Starts With You, reflects the reality that every life-saving flight depends upon the generosity and support of the public; applauds the vital role played by air ambulance charities … |
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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 43 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses its concern regarding the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, including the deeply alarming lack of access to mental health services; recognises the enormous importance in ensuring that everyone around the globe has access to high-quality mental health care; notes the destruction of the sole … |
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Tuesday 9th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Statement on Palestine by children's authors, illustrators and educators 18 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House welcomes the statement on Palestine signed by over 500 children’s authors, illustrators, and educators; notes that signatories to the statement include the current UK Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce and former laureates Sir Michael Morpurgo, Lauren Child CBE, Chris Riddell OBE and Michael Rosen, as well as the … |
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Wednesday 10th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th September 2025 Think Loud 4 Parkinson's fundraising album 13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House recognises and warmly welcomes the fundraising album Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s compiled and assembled by Ian Grant, former manager of UK bands such as Big Country, The Stranglers, Elizabeth McGovern and The Cult and his partner in Kindred Spirit, Paul Mitchell; further recognises the contributions of artists … |
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Wednesday 10th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Job reductions at news publisher Reach plc 25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House recognises the skill and experience of journalists across Reach titles in the UK and Ireland; notes with alarm and dismay plans announced on 10 September 2025 proposing 321 editorial redundancies; urges the publisher to recognise the detrimental impact of huge swathes of cuts on journalists and journalism; … |
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14 Oct 2025, 4:39 p.m. - House of Commons "Griffith. Liz Saville-Roberts. Ben Lake. Ann Davies Henry Tufnell. And " Mr Alex Barros-Curtis MP (Cardiff West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Welsh Language Provision)
2 speeches (1,776 words) 1st reading Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Alex Barros-Curtis (Lab - Cardiff West) Antoniazzi, Gill German, Andrew Ranger, Carolyn Harris, Dame Nia Griffith, Liz Saville Roberts, Ben Lake - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 15th October 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd October 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Michelle Rowson-Woods - Head of Operations - Wales at Coalfields Regeneration Trust Meirion Thomas - Director at Industrial Communities Alliance Wales View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 5th November 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 29th October 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Jon Collins - Chief Executive at Prisoners’ Education Trust Anne-Marie Rogan - Cymru Business Development Manager at St Giles Trust Jassa Scott - Strategic Director at Estyn At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Nick Millington - Route Director for Wales and Borders at Network Rail Scott Davies - Contracts Supervisor at Rowecord Total Access Ltd Dawn Jevons - Social Value Manager for Wales at Galliford Try View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-09-10 14:45:00+01:00 Welsh Affairs Committee |
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Thursday 16th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Wales dated 15 September 2025 relating to the 9 July evidence session Welsh Affairs Committee |
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Thursday 23rd October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from The Crown Estate dated 13 October 2025 relating to the 10 September evidence session Welsh Affairs Committee |
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Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-10-22 14:30:00+01:00 The environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past - Welsh Affairs Committee |
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Wednesday 29th October 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-10-29 14:30:00+00:00 Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales - Welsh Affairs Committee |