Information between 4th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
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7 Jan 2026 - Jury Trials - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 290 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 173 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 167 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 351 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 334 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 335 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 331 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 180 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 344 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 341 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181 |
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14 Jan 2026 - Public Order - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 110 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 341 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 180 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 344 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 184 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 182 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 185 |
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21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326 |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (45 words) Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Horse and Rider Road Safety
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (66 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (69 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Middle East and North Africa
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (120 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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NHS: Accountability and Complaints
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 5th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to improve accountability and resolution complaints processes within NHS organisations. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) National Health Service organisations must handle complaints in accordance with the standards and processes set out in the Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009.
To support good complaint handling, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s NHS Complaint Standards set out how organisations providing services in the NHS should approach complaint handling. The standards place a strong focus on several key aspects of complaint handling, including early resolution and giving fair and accountable responses. They set out practical advice and good practice to help NHS organisations improve.
Through implementation of Fit for the Future: The 10-Year Health Plan for England, we will improve transparency, deliver high-quality care for all, and strengthen patient and staff voice. This includes reform of the NHS complaints process, setting clear standards for both the timeliness and the quality of responses to complaints, as well as ensuring the NHS listens carefully and compassionately, taking forward learnings to ensure high quality care. We will also increase the use of artificial intelligence tools to ensure complaints data is collected, and responded to, far more quickly. |
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NHS: Disability
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 5th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is being done to support disabled people working in the NHS. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Local employers across the National Health Service have arrangements in place for supporting disabled staff including occupational health provision, employee support programmes, and a focus on healthy working environments. Employers have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to consider and make reasonable adjustments for employees who have a disability, taking advice from their local occupational health and human resources department. This includes removing or reducing any substantial disadvantages that employees with a disability may face compared to someone who does not have a disability. The NHS Workforce Disability Equality Standard sets out metrics to enable organisations to understand the experiences of disabled staff and to develop and publish an action plan. Year on year comparison enables trusts to demonstrate progress against the indicators of disability equality.
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Tuesday 6th January 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement. |
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Thursday 15th January 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates the outstanding charitable efforts of Dexter Holton, a 9 year old boy from Melksham; commends his compassion and civic responsibility through voluntary fundraising and donations; notes that he has donated food, gifts and toys to the Salvation Army in support of families and other children experiencing … |
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Monday 2nd February Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks World Cancer Day; recognises the almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK; further recognises that cancer remains the biggest overall cause of death for people in the UK; highlights the previous Conservative Government broke its promise on a 10 year cancer plan that … |
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Monday 2nd February Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House notes with concern the drop in the number of public toilets, which the British Toilet Association estimates as a decrease of 40% in the last 25 years; recognises, that when mapped onto an increasing population, that equates to roughly one public toilet for every 17,200 people, with … |
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Tuesday 6th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 2nd February 2026 63 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their … |
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Tuesday 27th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 2nd February 2026 50 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be … |
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Thursday 18th December Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 58 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Tuesday 1st July Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 23rd January 2026 Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals 109 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026)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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Monday 19th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue … |
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Wednesday 14th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020 17 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House acknowledges the excellent work of the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Service based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen; commends the delivery of more than 35,000 veteran patient appointments since the service opened a decade ago; notes its status as the largest provider of specialist … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th January 2026 Richard Clothier MBE for services to sustainable agriculture and food production 12 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Richard Clothier, a third-generation cheesemaker and the managing director of Wyke Farms in Wykechampflower, on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to sustainable agriculture and food production; recognises that for over 160 years, Wyke Farms has been producing … |
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Thursday 15th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th January 2026 Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater 10 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House commends the outstanding work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) who are dedicated to reducing car dependency and improving access to the Ullswater Valley through affordable, environmentally friendly transport; recognises that SITU’s Ullswater Bus service carried over 5,500 passengers in 2025, up from 3,669 in … |
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Wednesday 14th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 52 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the … |
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Wednesday 14th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 66 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring the cessation of activities and the withdrawal of staff within … |
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Tuesday 6th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Parliamentary screening of The Removed and historic forced adoptions 39 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge) That this House welcomes the screening of The Removed, a film that sheds light on the pain and suffering caused by historic forced adoptions in the UK, illustrating the harrowing experiences of unmarried mothers who had their babies taken from them during the 1950s to the late 1980s; notes the … |
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Monday 5th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 Winifred Maduko Ambassador of the Year Award 8 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Winifred Maduko, PhD student at University of St Andrews and Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, on receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award at The ONE Campaign’s End of Year wrap up; recognises the incredible work Winifred does as an ambassador and her outstanding contribution … |
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Monday 5th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the vital work which The Gatehouse charity in Oxford does to help those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness; celebrates the amazing contribution which The Gatehouse and its volunteers have made to the thousands of people who have used their services over the past 37 years; … |
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5 Jan 2026, 9:17 p.m. - House of Commons " Brian Mathew. >> Madam Deputy Speaker, I welcome the Minister's statement and the good news about the establishment of the Palestinian Embassy today in " Brian Mathew MP (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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5 Jan 2026, 5:05 p.m. - House of Commons " Brian Mathew. >> Brian Mathew. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. On behalf of the family farmers of Melksham and Devizes, can I point " Brian Mathew MP (Melksham and Devizes, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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22 Jan 2026, 10:08 a.m. - House of Commons " Brian Mathew question. " Dan Jarvis MP, Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Barnsley North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Tuesday 13th January 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Hamsatu Allamin - Founder at Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development Saratu Joshua Pindar - Country Programme Co-ordinator at CIVIC Aisha Abdurrahman - Chief Executive at Bridge for Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Bryan Weiner - Senior Regional Programme Manager, West Africa at Search for Common Ground Tog Gang - Senior Advisor for Peace and Conflict at Mercy Corps View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 20th January 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Melinda Bohannon - Director General, Humanitarian and Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 27th January 2026 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Sapphire Alexander - Founder at Caribbean Feminist (Trinidad and Tobago) Chido Govera - Founder at Future of Hope Foundation (Zimbabwe) Finian Ali - Youth Coordinator at Scaling Up Nutrition Network (Nigeria) At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Bel Trew - Chief International Correspondent at The Independent Luke Tryl - Executive Director, UK at More in Common Jennifer Hudson - Director at Development Engagement Lab View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The UK and Jamaica: Preparing for and Responding to Climate Crises At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Dr Andrew Brown - Chief Executive at Croydon BME Forum Dr Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie - Chief Executive Officer at Jamaica Environment Trust Ms UnaMay Gordon - Senior Associate at International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and Former Principal Director, Climate Change at Government of Jamaica At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Chris Elmore MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Ms Alicia Herbert OBE - British High Commissioner to Jamaica at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |