Information between 7th July 2025 - 5th September 2025
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - 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 - 86 Noes - 340 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - 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 - 415 Noes - 98 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - 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 - 178 Noes - 338 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment 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 - 130 Noes - 443 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment 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 - 175 Noes - 401 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment 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 - 149 Noes - 334 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment 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 - 103 Noes - 416 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 35 Noes - 469 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 242 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 135 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment 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 - 105 Noes - 370 |
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15 Jul 2025 - Welfare Spending - 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 - 106 Noes - 440 |
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4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 74 |
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4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 77 |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (517 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Commons Chamber |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ben Lake contributed 2 speeches (127 words) Wednesday 16th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Sudan
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (85 words) Wednesday 16th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Afghanistan
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (76 words) Tuesday 15th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (130 words) Wednesday 9th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Public Expenditure: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 14th July 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the total amount of Barnett consequential funding which will be made available to Wales following the City Region Local Transport funding announced on 4 June 2025. Answered by Darren Jones - Minister for Intergovernmental Relations The 2025 Spending Review set the Department for Transport’s budget for 2026-27 to 2028-29. In line with the Statement of Funding Policy, the Barnett formula is applied to changes in overall department settlements, not to individual programmes. As a result, it is not possible to identify specific Barnett consequentials arising from individual programmes, such as the Transport for City Regions funding announced on 4 June 2025. This is the normal operation of the Barnett formula at Spending Reviews.
The Welsh Government’s settlement at the 2025 Spending Review is the largest in real terms since devolution in 1998. It ensures that the Welsh Government continues to receive more than 20% more funding per person than equivalent UK Government spending in England, which is above their 15% higher relative need agreed in the Welsh Government Fiscal Framework. |
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State Retirement Pensions: Women
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Friday 11th July 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to establish an alternative disputes resolution process for people affected by changes in state pension age for women. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) We have no such plans. |
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Deirdre Murphy
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that Máire ní Mhurchú has access to legal representation following her detention by Israel. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We were in contact with the Irish embassy about the case, and we understand that she has since left Israel. |
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McClure Solicitors: Insolvency
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to (a) identify and (b) support people affected by the collapse of McClure solicitors. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) We are aware that the collapse has had a serious impact on a substantial number of former clients of McClure solicitors, particularly in relation to Family Protection trusts and other estate planning arrangements. The responsibility for regulation of such law firms lies with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which is independent of Government. Responsibility for regulating the legal profession rests with approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board. The SRA sets professional standards that solicitors (and firms) must adhere to. Given the independence of the legal profession and its regulators, the Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of individuals affected in Wales. I have discussed the McClure solicitors firm collapse with the leadership of the SRA and urged them to take robust action. The SRA has investigated the conduct of those former partners of WW&J McClure. While these former partners are no longer on the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales, the SRA keeps any relevant concerns on record. Should any of these individuals apply to return to the profession in the future, the SRA may consider taking appropriate action at that point. Further guidance can be found in the latest SRA update on WW&J McClure, available here: SRA | WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte | Solicitors Regulation Authority. Further, the SRA has required a formal compliance plan from Jones Whyte (who took on clients’ cases when McClure collapsed) and is overseeing its implementation. This plan includes specific undertakings to prioritise client contact, act promptly on instructions, and ensure that the interests of former McClure clients are protected. The SRA continues to monitor the handling of former McClure client matters by Jones Whyte Solicitors and is working with relevant bodies to address concerns raised. Former clients of McClure may be eligible to pursue compensation claims through Lockton, the brokers responsible for professional indemnity cover under the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy. Claims under this route require individuals to demonstrate negligence, and legal advice may be necessary. It is also important to note that legal representatives may charge fees for their services in such matters. In addition, the Legal Ombudsman may be able to assist individuals who are dissatisfied with the service they have received from a regulated legal provider, including delays or failures in communication. |
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McClure Solicitors: Insolvency
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent estimate has she made of the number of people in Wales who have had difficulty in dealing with their (a) property and (b) other investments placed in trusts following the collapse of McClure solicitors. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) We are aware that the collapse has had a serious impact on a substantial number of former clients of McClure solicitors, particularly in relation to Family Protection trusts and other estate planning arrangements. The responsibility for regulation of such law firms lies with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which is independent of Government. Responsibility for regulating the legal profession rests with approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board. The SRA sets professional standards that solicitors (and firms) must adhere to. Given the independence of the legal profession and its regulators, the Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of individuals affected in Wales. I have discussed the McClure solicitors firm collapse with the leadership of the SRA and urged them to take robust action. The SRA has investigated the conduct of those former partners of WW&J McClure. While these former partners are no longer on the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales, the SRA keeps any relevant concerns on record. Should any of these individuals apply to return to the profession in the future, the SRA may consider taking appropriate action at that point. Further guidance can be found in the latest SRA update on WW&J McClure, available here: SRA | WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte | Solicitors Regulation Authority. Further, the SRA has required a formal compliance plan from Jones Whyte (who took on clients’ cases when McClure collapsed) and is overseeing its implementation. This plan includes specific undertakings to prioritise client contact, act promptly on instructions, and ensure that the interests of former McClure clients are protected. The SRA continues to monitor the handling of former McClure client matters by Jones Whyte Solicitors and is working with relevant bodies to address concerns raised. Former clients of McClure may be eligible to pursue compensation claims through Lockton, the brokers responsible for professional indemnity cover under the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy. Claims under this route require individuals to demonstrate negligence, and legal advice may be necessary. It is also important to note that legal representatives may charge fees for their services in such matters. In addition, the Legal Ombudsman may be able to assist individuals who are dissatisfied with the service they have received from a regulated legal provider, including delays or failures in communication. |
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Taxation: International Cooperation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 4409 on Taxation: International Cooperation, what recent steps she has taken to support the implementation of UN General Assembly resolution A /RES/78/230 on the Promotion of inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the United Nations adopted on 22 December 2023. Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation, and has been engaging in discussions at the UN over a future Framework Convention, including the recent informal sessions for the technical workstreams. The UK believes that a UN Tax Framework Convention has the potential to further advance international tax cooperation, but to be successful, it needs to be clear in its aims, avoid duplicating initiatives, and seek to secure the broad support and participation of members. |
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Block Grant: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 21st July 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 14 July 2025 to Question 66247 on Public Expenditure: Wales, when her Department plans to publish a new release of Block Grant Transparency data. Answered by Darren Jones - Minister for Intergovernmental Relations The Block Grant Transparency publication breaks down all changes in the devolved governments’ block grant funding from the 2015 Spending Review to Main Estimates 2023-24. The most recent report was published in July 2023.
The next publication will include a breakdown of devolved governments’ funding since the 2015 Spending Review up to and including Spending Review 2025 and will be published in due course.
Block Grant Transparency:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/block-grant-transparency-july-2023
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Offenders: Rehabilitation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) ringfencing a minimum amount of community justice funding specifically for residential rehabilitation services, (b) establishing formal pathways between prison to residential rehabilitation provision and recovery housing services and (c) facilitating integrated discharge planning including proactive pathways into (i) community integration, (ii) employment, (iii) education and (iv) recovery support as part of her plans for justice reform. Answered by Nicholas Dakin - Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) We know continued engagement with treatment and recovery throughout an offender’s journey is vital to reduce drug misuse, drug-related crime, and reoffending. Responsibility for funding and commissioning of substance misuse treatment lies with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS Wales. We work very closely with health partners to ensure pathways are accessible for offenders, including to residential rehabilitation which can be a valuable treatment option for some. In line with recommendations from the Independent Sentencing Review, we want to divert more offenders away from custody where appropriate, including increasing the use of Drug Rehabilitation Requirements to address the underlying causes of offending. For those who do go to prison, accessing support to resettle effectively in the community is crucial, particularly as the first few weeks after release are high-risk for relapse, overdose, and reoffending. To support this, community probation practitioners coordinate the overall rehabilitation of an offender, supported by pre-release teams. They work proactively with all prisoners to make sure the right support is on offer during their time in prison and prior to release to address resettlement needs such as accommodation, employment, and substance misuse. Health and Justice Partnership Coordinators work nationwide to support prison leavers to maintain recovery in the community, strengthening links between prisons, probation and treatment providers. The latest data for June 2025 shows that 54% of adults released with an ongoing substance misuse need engaged in treatment within 3 weeks of release, an increase from 38% in April 2021. |
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Offenders: Rehabilitation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to include residential rehabilitation treatment in her plans for justice reform. Answered by Nicholas Dakin - Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) We know continued engagement with treatment and recovery throughout an offender’s journey is vital to reduce drug misuse, drug-related crime, and reoffending. Responsibility for funding and commissioning of substance misuse treatment lies with the Department for Health and Social Care and NHS Wales. We work very closely with health partners to ensure pathways are accessible for offenders, including to residential rehabilitation which can be a valuable treatment option for some. In line with recommendations from the Independent Sentencing Review, we want to divert more offenders away from custody where appropriate, including increasing the use of Drug Rehabilitation Requirements to address the underlying causes of offending. For those who do go to prison, accessing support to resettle effectively in the community is crucial, particularly as the first few weeks after release are high-risk for relapse, overdose, and reoffending. To support this, community probation practitioners coordinate the overall rehabilitation of an offender, supported by pre-release teams. They work proactively with all prisoners to make sure the right support is on offer during their time in prison and prior to release to address resettlement needs such as accommodation, employment, and substance misuse. Health and Justice Partnership Coordinators work nationwide to support prison leavers to maintain recovery in the community, strengthening links between prisons, probation and treatment providers. The latest data for June 2025 shows that 54% of adults released with an ongoing substance misuse need engaged in treatment within 3 weeks of release, an increase from 38% in April 2021. |
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Tuesday 16th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th September 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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 66 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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 36 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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 27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 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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Tuesday 9th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Statement on Palestine by children's authors, illustrators and educators 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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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Thursday 11th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th September 2025 Conduct of Lord Mandelson (No. 2) 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 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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Wednesday 10th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Job reductions at news publisher Reach plc 17 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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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Wednesday 10th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th September 2025 Think Loud 4 Parkinson's fundraising album 7 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 12th September 2025 Air Ambulance Week 2025 (No. 2) 25 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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 Young farmers' organisations across the United Kingdom 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 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 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Thursday 11th September 2025 41 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting plastic; further notes that chewing gum is a significant … |
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Monday 8th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th September 2025 National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) grant 26 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House recognises the enormous contribution that the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) provides in rural communities across the United Kingdom, in educating and supporting young people and in supporting the next generation of farmers and thus the UK’s future food security; condemns the decision by this … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 8th September 2025 Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham 32 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House celebrates the victory of Wrexham’s Oscar Mayer factory workers following a long-running dispute, during which over 500 Unite members undertook more than 200 days of strike action between September 2024 and April 2025 in solidarity to fight for the reinstatement of their 26 dismissed colleagues and for … |
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Thursday 4th September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 8th September 2025 Sanctions on Israel and International Court of Justice findings 36 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House notes the International Association of Genocide Scholars' recent decision to declare genocide in Gaza and the official declaration of famine in Gaza by the UN-linked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification; further notes it is over a year since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that Israel’s … |
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Thursday 4th September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th September 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House recognises Air Ambulance Week 2025, taking place from 8–14 September, and pays tribute to the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, which collectively responded to over 49,000 missions in 2024; welcomes the forthcoming publication on 29 September of the sector’s manifesto Critical Moments, Lifesaving Decisions, … |
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Wednesday 3rd September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 8th September 2025 Eating disorders and online harms 44 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the devastating rise in eating disorders, fuelled in part by harmful content on social media platforms promoting extreme dieting, idealised thinness, and punishing workouts; further notes the alarming findings of the Dump the Scales campaign’s recent survey and evidence presented at the recent APPG on Eating … |
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Wednesday 3rd September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 8th September 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its extreme concern that on 19 August 2025 journalist Sherwan Sherwani was sentenced to another four years and six months in prison for allegedly threatening a prison officer; notes that on 16 February 2021 the Erbil Criminal Court sentenced Sherwan Sherwani and four others to six … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th September 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South) That this House congratulates Aberdeen City Council, the Port of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Inspired, and all those involved in the success of the Tall Ships Races 2025, which called at the Granite City from 19 to 22 July 2025 as part of their international voyage; notes that the return of the … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 8th September 2025 Strike action in the Parliamentary Security Department 43 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed in the Parliamentary Security Department, presently taking industrial action in a dispute over attacks on their terms and conditions of employment; recognises the vital services these staff play in safeguarding hon. Members and staff … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Commemoration of the sinking of the Suez Maru and Allied prisoners of war lost 22 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House solemnly commemorates the tragic sinking of the Suez Maru on 29 November 1943, in which 550 Allied prisoners of war, primarily British and Dutch, were being transported by the Japanese Imperial Army from Ambon to Surabaya; notes with deep sorrow that many of these prisoners, already gravely … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Humanitarian situation in Gaza 52 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That, given the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, the ongoing captivity of hostages by Hamas, and the planned expansion of the Israeli military's operations into Gaza City, an humble Address be presented to His Majesty that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House expresses its solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest humanitarian flotilla ever organised to provide aid to Gaza, where a fleet of ships have departed simultaneously from ports across Europe and North Africa; notes that this peaceful international effort will bring together elected representatives, humanitarian activists, … |
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Monday 1st September Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Armed Forces Training Contract and Elbit Systems 32 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the Ministry of Defence is considering awarding a £2 billion, 15-year Army Collective Training Service contract to Elbit Systems UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Limited, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer; notes that Elbit supplies 85 per cent of the … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st September 2025 Disciplinary action against protesting students by SOAS 14 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) This House expresses its deep concern at the extreme disciplinary measures being taken by the management of SOAS university against students who have participated in peaceful demonstrations in support of the campaign to secure peace and justice for the Palestinian people, and calls upon the university authorities to enter into … |
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Friday 11th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 776), dated 30 June 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 July, be annulled. |
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Wednesday 16th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Contribution of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers 17 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House recognises the meaningful and enduring contributions made by migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers; affirms that regardless of these contributions, all have an inherent right to live in peace, dignity, and hope and that this right is fundamental, and must not be eroded by political narratives that fuel … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st September 2025 Church of the Holy Family, Gaza 18 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House expresses shock and extreme concern that Israeli forces stand accused of attacking the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli; notes that the church and its compound were providing shelter to hundreds of … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Arrest of protestors in Liverpool 23 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its concern at the physical methods used by the police to arrest a 74 year old woman protesting about Palestine in Liverpool on Sunday 20 July 2025; and calls upon the Secretary of State for the Home Department to launch an independent inquiry into the methods … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Ynys Môn Search and Rescue 10th anniversary 5 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House commends Ynys Môn Search and Rescue (Môn-SAR) for ten years of service as a highly trained, dedicated and motivated volunteer lowland search and rescue team that provides emergency services for the community searching for high-risk vulnerable missing people, with all volunteers available 24/7 and 365 days of … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House recognises the valuable role emotional support animals can play in the lives of individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges; notes that emotional support animals currently have no formal legal status; acknowledges that this may create barriers for individuals who rely on them for emotional wellbeing, … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on individual assets over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion each year; believes that such a measure would represent a fairer alternative to cuts and could provide … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House notes with serious concern that Jagtar Singh Johal, a British citizen from Dumbarton, has been arbitrarily detained in India since November 2017; further notes reports that Mr Johal has been subject to torture and mistreatment, and that he continues to be held without trial after more than … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st July 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House is gravely concerned about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the world’s oceans, biodiversity and ecosystems, including the deaths of marine animals through ingestion or entanglement; notes with concern the UN estimate that since 1950 more than eight billion tonnes of plastic have been produced globally, … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 Changing Places Toilets Awareness Day 26 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford) That this House notes Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day 2025 which takes place on 19 July; recognises the importance of Changing Places toilets for disabled people and their families across the United Kingdom; supports their call for a Changing Places toilet in all public venues so that everyone, regardless of … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises that the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged and marginalised communities, is preventable, treatable and curable; notes that the United Kingdom’s commitment to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2030 would have a huge … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates the organisers of the 2025 Island Games, a sporting competition involving 24 island communities from across the world and hosted in Orkney; notes that the 20th edition of the Games marks 40 years since the first event held in 1985; pays tribute to over 2,000 visitors … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 Tall Ships returning to Aberdeen 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House celebrates the return of the globally recognised Tall Ships Races, for the first time since 1997, to the city of Aberdeen from 19 to 22 July 2025; acknowledges that with early estimates of over half a million visits the economic boost is substantial, with millions of pounds … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th July 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House commemorates the Royal Welsh Show, to be held between 21 and 24 July; notes that the event is hosted annually by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society in Llanelwedd and showcases an impressive number of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to compete; … |
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Tuesday 15th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 UK-based medical charities in Palestine 79 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House expresses its appreciation for those working for UK-based medical charities in Palestine, including Medical Aid for Palestinians, Glia, Doctors Without Borders and the British Red Cross; commends volunteers for these charities, whose Palestine-based staff take huge personal risks to provide medical aid so crucial to a Gazan … |
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Tuesday 15th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules 24 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 997, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 July, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 3rd June Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill 45 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the contribution made by the Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill, published on 15 May 2025, to the debate on how to fund the urgent action needed to address climate change; welcomes the Bill’s emphasis on the ‘polluter pays’ principle that fossil fuel giants … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th July 2025 New Gaelic centre in north Skye 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House warmly welcomes the commencement of construction work on the £8 million Ionad Thròndairnis (Trotternish Centre) at Flodigarry on the Isle of Skye; notes that this ambitious Gaelic language and culture hub will include a function hall, classrooms for heritage and language learning, a library and digital archive, … |
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Thursday 10th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th July 2025 Funding and role of community pharmacies 26 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes the vital role played by community pharmacies in delivering frontline healthcare and reducing pressure on general practice and hospitals; recognises that in areas such as West Dorset, 17 pharmacies dispense around 160,000 prescriptions each month and help save approximately 2,500 GP appointments; expresses concern that despite … |
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Monday 14th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th July 2025 Peace and sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 24 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House expresses deep concerns about the devastating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the humanitarian crisis that’s caused over 15 million civilian deaths since 1996; notes that Amnesty International and UN experts have reported that the Rwandan-backed M-23 militia is committing war crimes through arbitrary … |
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Monday 14th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th July 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, and that they remain on display in the British Museum to which they were transferred by Act … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 Funding for training of professional journalists 25 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is worried by guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Education to the Office for Students which suggests that the Department has decided to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism courses for the 2025-26 financial year; shares the concerns of the National Union of Journalists … |
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Wednesday 9th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 Government policy on the Hillsborough Law 84 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes the Prime Minister’s promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law to Parliament before the 36th anniversary of the disaster on 15 April 2025; deeply regrets that this commitment was not met and that the Government has yet to table the legislation; expresses grave concern at reports that … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House notes with alarm the rising levels of violence against prison staff, which again have reached record highs after briefly dipping during the pandemic lockdowns; further notes with alarm the toxic culture of unacceptable behaviour within HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) identified by the Rademaker Review into … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th July 2025 Protections for the welfare of wild animals in tourism 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House is concerned about the extreme suffering inflicted on many wild animals exploited in the tourism industry, which are frequently subjected to cruel and unnecessary so-called training techniques, often involving beatings, stabbings and other physical punishments, coercive control, conditioned unnatural behaviours, harmful captive environments in which animals may … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 Recognition and support for the creator economy 14 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House recognises the growing contribution of ethical content creators to the UK’s creative industries and wider economy; notes that individuals working as digital creators often operate as small businesses or limited companies but face barriers accessing support routinely available to other sectors; and further notes that guidance in … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches to rural communities; notes with concern the closure of Post Offices in South Devon constituency including those in Churchstow, Aveton Gifford and Dittisham; further notes that rural communities and small rural businesses are disproportionately affected by centralisation of Post Office … |
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Tuesday 1st July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Thursday 10th July 2025 Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals 78 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissioning a truly independent review of the Loan Charge, Ministers announced a highly restricted review, conducted by a former Assistant Director of HMRC, Ray McCann, only looking at settlement terms; expresses … |
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Wednesday 9th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th July 2025 Ynys Môn’s status as a UNESCO Global Geopark 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House celebrates Ynys Môn’s status as a Global Geopark, having been admitted to the European Geoparks Network and to the UNESCO-assisted Global Network of National Geoparks in May 2009; notes that the island's geological history spans four eras, twelve geological periods, and 1.8 billion years, with more than … |
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Thursday 3rd July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th July 2025 Wales Women's Team UEFA Women's Euro 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House congratulates the Wales Women's football team for qualifying for the UEFA Euro 2025 tournament and wishes them the best of luck; recognises that this is a historic moment as the female women's team participate in their first major tournament; and acknowledges that this year's Euro 2025 provides … |
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Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
116 speeches (35,223 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Anna McMorrin (Lab - Cardiff North) Member for Ceredigion Preseli (Ben Lake) spoke with his usual eloquence, and I know his constituency - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 16th July 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-07-16 14:30:00+01:00 Farming in Wales in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities - Welsh Affairs Committee Found: meeting Members present: Ruth Jones (Chair); David Chadwick; Ann Davies; Gill German; Simon Hoare; Ben Lake |
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-07-09 14:30:00+01:00 Welsh Affairs Committee Found: meeting Members present: Ruth Jones (Chair); David Chadwick; Gill German; Simon Hoare; Claire Hughes; Ben Lake |
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Sep. 05 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 5 September 2025 Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC18 Ann Davies Liz Saville Roberts Ben Lake Llinos Medi . |
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Sep. 04 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 4 September 2025 Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC18 Ann Davies Liz Saville Roberts Ben Lake Llinos Medi . |
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Sep. 03 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 3 September 2025 Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC18 Ann Davies Liz Saville Roberts Ben Lake Llinos Medi . |
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Sep. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 September 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Ramsay Freddie van Mierlo Mrs Elsie Blundell Sir Roger Gale Carla Denyer James Naish Julia Buckley Ben Lake |
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Sep. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 September 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Ramsay Freddie van Mierlo Mrs Elsie Blundell Sir Roger Gale Carla Denyer James Naish Julia Buckley Ben Lake |
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Jul. 18 2025
Mining Remediation Authority Source Page: Mining Remediation Authority annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 Document: (PDF) Transparency Found: miningremediationauthority Accountability report: Remuneration and staff report Elin Jones MS and Ben Lake |
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Wednesday 16th July 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Farming in Wales in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Daniel Zeichner MP - Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ceri Morgan CBE - Director of EU and International Trade at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Tessa Jones - Agri-food Chain Director at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 3rd September 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Promoting Wales for inward investment At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Russell Greenslade - Wales Director at CBI Andrew Carter - Chief Executive at Centre for Cities Howard Rupprecht - Managing Director at CSconnected Ltd Dr Rhian Hayward MBE - Chief Executive at AberInnovation View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 10th September 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Work of the Crown Estate in Wales At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Dan Labbad - Chief Executive at The Crown Estate Rebecca Williams - Director of Devolved Nations at The Crown Estate View calendar - Add to calendar |