Information between 30th May 2026 - 19th June 2026
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2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 292 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 80 Noes - 298 |
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2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 298 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 302 |
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2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 292 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 371 |
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2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 297 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 301 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 280 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 86 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 275 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 157 Noes - 287 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 274 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 94 Noes - 297 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 275 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 290 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 149 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 263 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 279 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 264 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 266 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 268 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 271 |
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3 Jun 2026 - Agriculture - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 293 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 153 |
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8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 248 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 257 |
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8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 247 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 81 Noes - 266 |
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8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 247 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 145 Noes - 251 |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Cuba: Humanitarian Situation
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (87 words) Monday 8th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (88 words) Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (92 words) Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Palestine: Foreign Relations
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Monday 15th June 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Abbas of 21 September 2025, whether she has considered issuing a formal apology on behalf of His Majesty’s Government for the United Kingdom’s role in Palestine between 1917 and 1948. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 124946. |
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Palestine: Foreign Relations
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Monday 15th June 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s letter to President Abbas of 21 September 2025, what discussions she has had with her Palestinian counterpart on the UK’s historical role in Palestine and the Balfour Declaration of 1917. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 April in response to Question 124946. |
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Thursday 11th June Discrimination and exclusion in football 18 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House condemns the exclusion of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup; notes reports that Iran's allocation of supporter tickets was withdrawn shortly … |
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Tuesday 9th June Community spirit and the Coalsnaughton evacuations 6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House extends its thanks to all those who have supported, and continue to support, residents affected by evacuations in Coalsnaughton; recognises the worry, disruption and uncertainty faced by families who have been forced from their homes; pays tribute to the individuals, charities, businesses, and community organisations who have … |
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Wednesday 1st July Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure; … |
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Wednesday 1st July Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Pet-inclusive homelessness and temporary accommodation 15 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House recognises that increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between accessing accommodation and keeping the pets that provide companionship, emotional support, stability and safety; notes that people choose to sleep rough, sofa surf or remain in unsafe circumstances rather than surrender their animals; acknowledges … |
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Monday 29th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders (No. 2) 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - 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 29th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world through personal interactions and the power of social … |
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Monday 29th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2026 Technology companies and crimes against Palestinians 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes growing calls to end contracts with companies such as Palantir, Cisco and Oracle which are supplying technology used by Israel in its crimes against Palestinians; further notes that such technologies for mass surveillance enable arbitrary arrest and rights abuses against Palestinians in detention, and that technologies … |
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Monday 29th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th June 2026 Release of Venezuela's gold reserves held at the Bank of England 27 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes the Government's initial provision of … |
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Monday 22nd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the lagging inflationary impact arising from the US President's reckless conflict with Iran which experts will predict will see food prices escalate considerably over the coming months; welcomes the increasing political attention being paid to the need for action to protect communities from the … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2026 Durham Markets 175th anniversary 10 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House congratulates Durham Markets on its 175th anniversary; notes that Durham Markets has played an important role in the commercial, civic and community life of Durham for generations; recognises that Durham Market Hall and Durham Market Place continue to serve as a vital hub for independent traders, local … |
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Wednesday 24th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Ownership and regulation of water 26 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House believes that the ownership and regulation of water across the UK needs a fundamental reset following the disaster of privatisation and the failures following from regulatory capture; calls for the whole sector to be brought under public ownership with effective regulation established; further believes such action is … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Your Party - Islington North) That this House affirms the right of the Saharawi people of Western Sahara to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions and international law; expresses concern at the continued occupation by Morocco and at the many human rights abuses documented; calls on the Government to use its position on the … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves being experienced in the UK, as a result of man-made climate change; notes that surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that whereas the law specifies … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 55 Years of the Misuse of Drugs Act 14 signatures (Most recent: 24 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which received Royal Assent 55 years ago, has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; regrets that the Act is clearly not fit for purpose, having instead increased harm, damaged public … |
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Thursday 18th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 Domestic abuse and the FIFA World Cup 19 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes that instances of domestic abuse will increase during this FIFA World Cup and that many women will be watching the games with fear, concerned for their safety and that of their children when the final whistle blows; recognises that the behaviours accompanying such major sporting tournaments … |
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Monday 8th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence 34 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes with concern the increasing number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who are being issued with penalty notices or prosecuted in the magistrates' courts for their child's absence from school; recognises that for many such children, attendance difficulties arise from unmet special … |
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Monday 15th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 Scotland midfielder John McGinn 5 signatures (Most recent: 24 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Scotland midfielder John McGinn from Clydebank on scoring the winning goal against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup; notes that it has been 36 years since Scotland won a World Cup game; understands an estimated 30,000 fans travelled to Boston for the match; and wishes Scotland … |
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Wednesday 17th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 Public ownership of Thames Water 21 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House condemns the failed experiment of water privatisation, which has led to soaring bills, decades of poor service and the pollution of waterways; recognises the Government's objection to a £10 billion rescue proposal for Thames Water and its belief this would place an undue burden on consumers; notes … |
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Thursday 18th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 Potential merits of a Business, Human Rights and Environment Bill and supply chain accountability 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House notes the vital work of Friends of the Earth in campaigning against human rights abuses and environmental harms in global supply chains providing everyday goods and services in the UK, including modern slavery, suppression of trade union rights, and deforestation linked to commodities such as timber and … |
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Thursday 18th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House welcomes the publication of recent Cancer Research UK funded findings in The Lancet demonstrating the significant success of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in reducing rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases; recognises that the widespread uptake of the vaccine has led to substantial public … |
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Thursday 18th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 West Dunbartonshire Schools Golf Championship 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates the launch of the inaugural West Dunbartonshire Schools Golf Championship at Dalmuir Golf Course, a landmark event that brought together 31 young people representing Clydebank High School, St. Peter the Apostle High School, Vale of Leven Academy, Dumbarton Academy, and Our Lady & St. Patrick’s High … |
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Wednesday 17th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2026 Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation 32 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)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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Tuesday 9th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 35 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the establishment of the Orgreave Inquiry into the events surrounding the policing of the miners’ strike at Orgreave on 18 June 1984; recognises the profound significance of this decision for former miners, their families and coalfield communities across the UK; notes that, more than four decades … |
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Tuesday 9th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House warmly congratulates Tracy Thirlwall on her well earned retirement as Office Manager of the hon. Member for Leeds East's Constituency office after 11 successful years in that role; notes that her retirement comes after more than 4 decades of committed service for Leeds residents, firstly working in … |
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Monday 8th June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 Communications blackout and human rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir 46 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses grave concern at reports of communications blackout, lockdown measures, mass arrests, and raids in Azad Jammu and Kashmir; condemns any excessive or unlawful use of force against peaceful protesters, and civil society representatives; notes with alarm the distress caused to British Kashmiris and others in the … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Ban on industrial action by prison officers 26 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes it has been over 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Government response to Israel’s actions in the West Bank and Gaza 60 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state … |
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Wednesday 20th May Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders 19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - 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 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes the worrying state of prison education, with 82 percent of prison and young offender institutions judged by Ofsted as requiring improvement or inadequate for overall effectiveness of education, skills and work provision; further notes that contracts for the new Prison Education Service (PES) have recently been … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026 Trade union support for Durham Pride 17 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates Durham Pride as an important annual celebration of LGBT+ people, equality and solidarity in County Durham; notes with concern the withdrawal of local authority funding from Durham Pride 2026; welcomes the growing support shown by the trade union movement in helping to ensure that Durham Pride … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches that are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through use of subsidiary companies, fire and rehire threats and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse contracts, … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Liushenyu mining disaster and workers’ safety 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the deaths of at least 82 workers in the Liushenyu coal mine explosion in Shanxi province on 23 May 2026; notes with alarm evidence of concealed tunnels, falsified drawings, unregistered labour, and the deliberate removal of life saving safety systems, all pointing … |
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Monday 1st June Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 163 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. |
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2 Jun 2026, 11:46 a.m. - House of Commons "I'm very happy to meet with her to discuss it further. >> Brian Leishman Mr. Speaker, progress not when it comes to " Michael Shanks MP, Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) (Rutherglen, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |