Brendan O'Hara: All Documents

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 16 Mar 2026
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address

"No matter how many Ministers the Government sent out over the weekend to try to spin their way out of this crisis, the story remains unchanged. The Prime Minister chose to ignore the fact that Mandelson remained friends with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein; he chose to ignore Mandelson’s own …..."
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Written Question

Zimbabwe: Freedom of Expression

Thursday 12th March 2026

Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with the Government of Zimbabwe on the attack on Professor Madhuku and other political activists; and whether she is taking steps to help support the protection of freedom of belief in Zimbabwe.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is aware of the assault on Professor Lovemore Madhuku and other National Constitutional Assembly activists. Freedom of expression is an essential quality of any functioning democracy. Political parties, civil society and journalists in Zimbabwe should be able to operate without harassment. Embassy officials remain in contact with the Government of Zimbabwe on these issues as part of our regular engagement.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2026
Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation

"Whether it is the failure of Royal Mail to meets its USO or the skyrocketing price of heating oil, it seems that rural communities, such as those in my constituency, are most impacted. We all agree that despite the often heroic efforts of the workforce, the service provided by Royal …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Brendan O'Hara (SNP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 7 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 292

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Mar 2026
Digital ID: Public Consultation

"It seems that even in the middle of an existing cost of living crisis, with another one looming, the Government have decided to plough ahead with a digital ID scheme that few folks actually want. Having committed so much money to the scheme already, and with the price of heating …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"The privatisation of the delivery of the civil service pension scheme has been nothing short of catastrophic. The Government were well warned that Capita was ill-prepared for a job of that size, but they pressed ahead regardless. Although Capita must shoulder much of the blame, the Cabinet Office has serious …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Consular Assistance

"Our thoughts are with those stranded in the region, and we wish them safe passage as soon as possible. I fear that this is the moment when the hollowing out of the UK’s consular support service has real-life consequences for many UK nationals. Of course, there is no consular support …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill

"Although it would be churlish to deny that this Bill is a step forward, it is important to look at what it is a step forward from. I am one of the few Members of the House who sat through the Elections Act 2022 and went through it line by …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Brendan O'Hara (SNP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410