Information between 8th September 2025 - 18th October 2025
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 8 Independent No votes vs 7 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 333 |
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 12 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 339 |
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 7 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 327 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 10 Independent No votes vs 4 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 8 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 319 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No and in line with the House One of 7 Independent No votes vs 7 Independent Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 316 |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Business of the House
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (79 words) Thursday 16th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (692 words) Report stage Wednesday 15th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Arms Trade: Israel
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) Friday 12th September 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the oral contribution, Volume 768, column 142 of 2 June 2025, what is the programme relating to the £120 million worth of military licenses for Israel issued in 2024 for components to support exports of military items from Israeli companies to a single programme for a NATO ally. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) We have released extensive information on export licences involving Israel, including those that cover components for products for onward export from Israel. This can be accessed at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/export-control-licensing-management-information-for-israel/israel-export-control-licensing-data-31-july-2025. The government does not provide further detailed commentary as individual licences contain commercial and other sensitive information. Values included on export licence applications represent the maximum value of exports permitted rather than the actual exports under these licences, which may be lower. |
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Refineries: Grangemouth
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) Tuesday 16th September 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the press release entitled Supporting Grangemouth workers, published on 26 August 2025, how much additional funding has been allocated; and how much and what proportion of that funding has been provided by the (a) UK and (b) Scottish Government. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The extension of the Grangemouth Training Guarantee to support INEOS Olefins & Polymers shared services employees directly affected by the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery builds on support put in place earlier this year for Grangemouth refinery workers. This brings the total projected investment in the Grangemouth Training Guarantee from UK and Scottish Governments up to £2 million. The Grangemouth Training Guarantee is a joint project between UK and Scottish Governments and both governments will provide equal funding.
We are working closely with Forth Valley College who will mapping workers skills and qualifications, and training needs to identify and deliver re/upskilling support and training. UK and Scottish Governments will use the findings of the Training Need Analysis to fund the delivery of training. Final costs are dependent on the outcome of the Training Need Analysis. |
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Monday 13th October Wee County Veterans 10-year anniversary 1 signatures (Most recent: 25 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House congratulates the Wee County Veterans on reaching their 10th anniversary; recognises the invaluable work they do in supporting veterans in Clackmannanshire and beyond with funding, housing issues, combating social isolation and helping with the often difficult adjustment to civilian life; commends their tireless efforts in fostering camaraderie, … |
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Monday 15th September Ruby Henderson and the Taekwondo World Championships 1 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House congratulates 14-year-old Ruby Henderson of Sauchie on her selection to represent Scotland at the Taekwondo World Championships in Porec, Croatia from 7 to 11 October; recognises her achievement at the European Championships in Sarajevo, where she won silver and bronze medals and was part of the first … |
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Monday 15th September Jamie Davis, Educate the Kids and the Singing Children of Africa 1 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House commends the work of Jamie Davis for his efforts on behalf of the charity Educate the Kids; acknowledges his role in bringing the Singing Children of Africa to Clackmannanshire and the joy their performance in Sauchie brought to the community; pays tribute to the children themselves for … |
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Tuesday 14th October Life Beyond the Glassworks project and the Thursday Club 6 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House congratulates the members of the Thursday Club in Alloa on the completion of their remarkable Life Beyond the Glassworks project, undertaken in partnership with the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Social Science as part of the Festival of Social Science; recognises that this year-long oral history initiative … |
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Monday 13th October 1 signatures (Most recent: 25 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Home-Start Clackmannanshire, which for more than 36 years has been there for local families; recognises that its trained volunteers and family support workers give practical help, friendship, and encouragement to parents who are often struggling with poverty, mental health, disability, or simply … |
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Thursday 30th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Tower Hamlets counter-demonstration on 25 October 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House pays tribute to the people of Tower Hamlets for taking part in a vibrant and inspiring anti-racist and anti-fascist demonstration on 25 October 2025 alongside trade unions, trades councils, community organisations, faith institutions, political parties, student societies, and campaign groups in opposition to racism and the far … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Buying community energy locally 25 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 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 Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Preventing sight loss in people with diabetes 10 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House congratulates Queen’s University Belfast on its breakthrough study, led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, which found that a novel drug, 2-HDP, can protect retinal nerve cells and blood vessels in diabetic eye disease; highlights that diabetic retinal … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th October 2025 Isle of Raasay World’s Best Scotch Whisky Award 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates the Isle of Raasay Distillery on being awarded the World’s Best Scotch Whisky at the 2025 Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards; notes that its Cask Strength Single Malt achieved a near-perfect score of 99 out of 100 and received the event’s top honour, a Platinum medal; … |
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Monday 27th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th October 2025 Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation 14 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Strike action at the British Library 16 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed at the British Library who have voted by a massive 98.23% to take strike action after receiving a second consecutive below-inflation pay offer; notes that during a cost of living crisis and with inflation … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Thames Water in North East Hertfordshire constituency 4 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Independent - North East Hertfordshire) That this House condemns the reckless mismanagement of Thames Water across North East Hertfordshire; recognises that residents in Buntingford have endured years of their homes being flooded with sewage; notes that households in Watton-at-Stone have suffered two decades of flooding, largely due to Thames Water’s persistent failure to repair defective … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd October 2025 Falkirk Council Mobile Emergency Care Service Team in the Great British Care Awards 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Falkirk Council’s Mobile Emergency Care Service on being named a Scottish finalist in the 2025 Great British Care Awards; commends the team’s tireless work supporting over 3,000 residents across Falkirk to live safely and independently at home; recognises their compassion, professionalism and 24/7 dedication to the … |
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Monday 20th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Scotland Demands Better campaign 6 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Maureen Burke (Labour - Glasgow North East) That this House supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign led by the Poverty Alliance which calls for an end to poverty in Scotland; notes that people, communities and organisations will gather in Edinburgh on 25 October to urge elected members of all parties to deliver better jobs, better social security … |
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Monday 20th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd 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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Tuesday 21st October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House is dismayed at annual data released by the Office for National Statistics on 17 October 2025 revealing yet another record number of drug deaths; notes that 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2024; further notes that opiates and opioids were … |
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Monday 13th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Extinction of the slender-billed curlew 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Independent - North East Hertfordshire) That this House notes with deep sadness the confirmed extinction of the Slender-Billed Curlew, the first recorded extinction of a mainland bird species from mainland Europe, North Africa and West Asia; acknowledges the likely causes of its decline, including the drainage of bog and wetland breeding grounds, loss of coastal … |
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Monday 13th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th 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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Tuesday 2nd September Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates The Wee Chippy in Anstruther on being named Fish n’ Chips Takeaway of the Year at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2025; recognises this achievement as a testament to the business’s commitment to quality, service, and its strong reputation as a favourite for locals and visitors alike … |
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Wednesday 3rd September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th October 2025 Asylum funding for local authorities 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House recognises that asylum policy at UK level has a direct impact on local authorities and communities and on the level of support they are able to offer asylum seekers; further recognises the importance of ensuring that appropriate levels of funding are made available by central Government and … |
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Wednesday 3rd September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th October 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - 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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Tuesday 9th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th October 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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Thursday 11th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th October 2025 Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s 60th anniversary 7 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House congratulates the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) on its 60th anniversary; understands that the organisation was established in Rutherglen by Monsignor John Rooney and John McKee, a volunteer, to help people in the world’s poorest places; notes that SCIAF is the official relief development agency of … |
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Tuesday 16th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House commends Men Matter Scotland on their work providing a positive support network for men across Scotland; understands that the charity, based in Drumchapel in Glasgow West, aims to improve men’s quality of life, expand and enrich men’s connections, and supports men with a range of mental health … |
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Tuesday 16th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 Arts for Recovery in the Community in Stockport 5 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport) That this House congratulates Arc (Arts for Recovery in the Community) on its 30th anniversary this year and commends the charity for its outstanding work leading arts and mental health work in Stockport; recognises Arc’s vital role in promoting wellbeing and recovery from mental ill-health through the arts while meeting … |
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Monday 13th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th October 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House supports the campaign by outsourced cleaners on London Underground to be employed in-house; agrees with the Mayor that these cleaners saved lives during the pandemic; notes that ABM’s contract is due to end in March 2026; further notes with concern RMT’s warning that the Mayor of London … |
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Monday 13th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025 Leeds Stand Up To Racism’s event 17 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House congratulates Leeds Stand Up To Racism for organising a vibrant and inspiring 3,000 strong, women-led anti-racist event in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 11 October backed by trade unions, trades councils, political parties, student societies, community organisations and campaign groups in opposition to racism and the far … |
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Friday 11th July Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 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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Monday 15th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 National Coal Mining Museum strike 16 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its solidarity with the staff of the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield who are in a dispute over pay; applauds the workforce for insisting on a settlement which secures gender equality; acknowledges the important role the museum plays in honouring the memory and legacy of … |
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Monday 15th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 State visit to the UK of US President Donald Trump 9 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House believes that US President Donald Trump does not deserve the honour of a second UK state visit; notes the shadow of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein hangs over the visit; condemns plans for US F-35 military jets to to be part of a flypast with the Red Arrows … |
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16 Sep 2025, 4:05 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Brian Leishman, Jim Shannon, Claire Hanna,, Liz Saville Roberts Jeremy Corbyn, Saoirse Eastwood, " Division - View Video - View Transcript |
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16 Sep 2025, 4:05 p.m. - House of Commons "prepare and bring in the bill? >> Brian Leishman, Jim Shannon, " Division - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Oct 2025, 4:08 p.m. - House of Commons "one be read a second time. Brian Leishman. Speaker. >> And this year, Petra. " Olly Glover MP (Didcot and Wantage, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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16 Oct 2025, 12:39 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Brian Leishman. >> I can. >> Watch Martin David. He speak out as an enthusiastic but error. >> Prone goalkeeper. >> And being. " Brian Leishman MP (Alloa and Grangemouth, Independent) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Business of the House
139 speeches (13,953 words) Thursday 16th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Nusrat Ghani (Con - Sussex Weald) For the final question, I call Brian Leishman. - Link to Speech |
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
54 speeches (13,338 words) Report stage Wednesday 15th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport Mentions: 1: Keir Mather (Lab - Selby) Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) spoke with his usual fervent passion in support of - Link to Speech |
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Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit)
7 speeches (2,802 words) 1st reading Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber |
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Employment Rights Bill
178 speeches (28,836 words) Consideration of Lords amendments Monday 15th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: None Friend the Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman). - Link to Speech |
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]
136 speeches (40,189 words) Report stage Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport Mentions: 1: Euan Stainbank (Lab - Falkirk) Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) are two sites of the UK’s largest bus manufacturer, - Link to Speech |
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Sep. 10 2025
Report Stage Amendments as at 10 September 2025 Bus Services Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: Savage Mr Will Forster Ben Maguire Siân Berry John McDonnell Clive Lewis Ian Byrne Kate Osborne Brian Leishman |
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Sep. 10 2025
Report Stage Amendments as at 10 September 2025 - large print Bus Services Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: Steve WitherdenRichard BurgonMary Glindon Lorraine Beavers Andy McDonald Cat Eccles Kate Osborne Brian Leishman |
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Sep. 10 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 10 September 2025 Bus Services Act 2025 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Savage Mr Will Forster Ben Maguire Siân Berry John McDonnell Clive Lewis Ian Byrne Kate Osborne Brian Leishman |