Information between 13th September 2025 - 3rd October 2025
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 330 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 316 Noes - 161 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 332 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178 |
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15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163 |
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Green Belt
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help strengthen enforcement powers for councils to prevent unauthorised development on Green Belt land. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Enforcement is at the discretion of local planning authorities. They have a wide range of powers with strong penalties for non-compliance and it is for them to decide how and when they use those powers depending on the circumstances of each case.
The government has no plans to amend local planning authorities’ enforcement powers at this time. We will, however, continue to keep the operation of the enforcement system under review.
With regard to capacity and capability, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 67508 on 14 July 2025. |
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Travellers: Caravan Sites
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing immediate stop notices with penalties for breaches to help reduce cases of members of the travelling community developing on Green Belt land. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Enforcement is at the discretion of local planning authorities. They have a wide range of powers with strong penalties for non-compliance and it is for them to decide how and when they use those powers depending on the circumstances of each case.
The government has no plans to amend local planning authorities’ enforcement powers at this time. We will, however, continue to keep the operation of the enforcement system under review.
With regard to capacity and capability, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 67508 on 14 July 2025. |
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Travellers: Caravan Sites
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to prevent members of the travelling community from developing property on Green Belt land; and if she will take steps to strengthen the planning process in this area. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Enforcement is at the discretion of local planning authorities. They have a wide range of powers with strong penalties for non-compliance and it is for them to decide how and when they use those powers depending on the circumstances of each case.
The government has no plans to amend local planning authorities’ enforcement powers at this time. We will, however, continue to keep the operation of the enforcement system under review.
With regard to capacity and capability, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 67508 on 14 July 2025. |
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Property Development
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to provide increased (a) financial and (b) legal support for local authorities to help tackle unauthorised developments. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Enforcement is at the discretion of local planning authorities. They have a wide range of powers with strong penalties for non-compliance and it is for them to decide how and when they use those powers depending on the circumstances of each case.
The government has no plans to amend local planning authorities’ enforcement powers at this time. We will, however, continue to keep the operation of the enforcement system under review.
With regard to capacity and capability, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 67508 on 14 July 2025. |
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OpenAI: Data Protection
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 17th September 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Memorandum of Understanding between UK and OpenAI on AI opportunities, published on 21 July 2025, what steps his Department is taking to ensure safeguards are in place to protect public data when working alongside a commercial company. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The government is committed to transparency, security, and the responsible use of emerging technologies. The Memorandum of Understanding with OpenAI is voluntary and non-binding. It does not grant access to public data or commit the Government to any expenditure. The UK has one of the most robust data protection regimes in the world, and all organisations are required to comply with our legislation to safeguard UK personal data. The Information Commissioner’s Office retains powers to investigate and enforce action where necessary, and individuals maintain legal recourse if their data is misused. |
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Artificial Intelligence: Children
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 17th September 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with stakeholders on the risks artificial intelligence poses to children; and what steps he is taking to mitigate those risks. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Government recognises the importance of this issue. We engage with a range of stakeholders on the impact of AI, including child safety experts. As set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan, we believe most AI systems should be regulated at the point of use, with our expert regulators best placed to do so. Alongside this, the strongest protections in the Online Safety Act are for children, requiring in-scope services to protect all users from illegal content and children from encountering harmful content, including where it is AI generated. |
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Internet: Data Protection
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 18th September 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the implementation of the Online Safety Act on the level of risk that private bodies could harvest sensitive data on UK citizens who seek out VPN services. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Organisations that process personal data, which could include VPN providers, are subject to requirements of the data protection legislation. This includes obligations to process people’s data fairly and lawfully and to ensure that any data collected is held securely. Organisations that fail to comply may face enforcement action by the Information Commissioner’s Office. |
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Dental Services: Older People
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Friday 19th September 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that elderly people have reliable access to dental care. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to integrated care boards (ICBs) across England. This includes considering the needs of elderly populations. The ICB for the Tewkesbury constituency is Gloucestershire ICB. We know that as people age, they tend to move to rural and coastal areas where the challenges in accessing NHS dentistry are exacerbated. We have introduced the Golden Hellos scheme which will see dentists receiving payments of £20,000 to work in those areas that need them most for three years. ICBs may commission specialised dental services including domiciliary care for elderly people living in care homes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline on oral health in care homes sets out several recommendations for care homes to help maintain and improve oral health and ensure timely access to dental treatment for their residents. The Government expects care homes to be following NICE guidance and recommendations in this area. |
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Dental Services: Rural Areas
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Friday 19th September 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to expand dental services in rural areas. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to integrated care boards (ICBs) across England. ICBs are recruiting posts through the Golden Hello scheme. This recruitment incentive will see dentists receiving payments of £20,000 to work in those areas that need them most for three years. We are committed to reforming the dental contract, with a shift to focus on prevention and the retention of NHS dentists. The Government’s ambition is to deliver fundamental contract reform before the end of this Parliament. |
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Monday 20th January Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the United Kingdom’s long-standing leadership in animal welfare and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in farming; celebrates the dedication and innovation of British farmers in producing high-quality food while improving animal welfare standards; acknowledges the significant public concern about the welfare of laying hens … |
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Wednesday 15th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally 35 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; believes that individuals who enable or encourage … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Fly camping in the Lake District 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is concerned about the growing problem of fly camping and anti-social behaviour in the Lake District National Park, including littering, wildfires, abandoned tents and human waste; notes the recent Friends of the Lake District survey which found widespread evidence of these issues; recognises the damage being caused … |
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Monday 21st July Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Provision of trained Family Liaison Officers 38 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the devastating impact of suicide on the families and loved ones left behind; notes with concern the lack of structured and consistent support for those affected; further notes that families often face a confusing, traumatic aftermath involving police procedures, post-mortem processes, and coroners’ inquests without adequate … |
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Tuesday 14th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 21st anniversary of Parkrun on 14 October 2025; recognises that what began in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, London, has grown into a global movement involving millions of walkers, joggers, runners, and volunteers in communities across the UK and around the world; … |
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Tuesday 14th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regrets that … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Organic September, an annual campaign led by the Soil Association to promote organic food, farming and sustainable living; recognises that organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, supports biodiversity and animal welfare, helping to protect public health and the environment; notes that this … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 Insect decline and pesticide reduction 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with concern the ongoing decline in insect populations across the UK, which poses a serious threat to biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem health; recognises the efforts of local campaigns such as Nature Squared and Bee Friendly Henley, supported by Greener Henley, to promote pollinator-friendly practices and … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 Protection of the Climate Change Act 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns the Opposition’s proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda 14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; notes the WPS agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, was groundbreaking in the way it recognised the need to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in conflict prevention, … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 Access to school and college transport for disabled young people 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th October 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes the importance of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency’s annual campaign encouraging individuals and communities to prepare for flooding by raising awareness of risks and offering guidance on staying safe; acknowledges that this year’s campaign, running from 13 to 19 October, coincides with the second anniversary … |
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Monday 13th October Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th October 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic people feel … |
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Monday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 48 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House celebrates 20 May 2025 as World Bee Day, designated by the United Nations in order to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in promoting individual and planetary health; recognises the centrality of bees to the British way of life, from the quiet … |
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Monday 8th September Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Final delivery plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) 54 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the … |
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Tuesday 16th September Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025 Pavement parking consultation response 31 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the failure of successive Governments to respond in full to the consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change, which closed on 22 November 2020, despite widespread evidence of the dangers caused by pavement parking and overwhelming public support for reform; notes that this delay has left … |
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Tuesday 16th September Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House commends the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian children Vladyslav, Valeriia and Roman, who came to the Houses of Parliament to share their experience of Putin’s war of aggression; further commends the work of film director Evgeny Afineevsky for his powerful film Children in the Fire that … |
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Monday 15th September Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 Award of honorary posthumous England cap to Frank Soo 16 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and … |
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Wednesday 10th September Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 41 signatures (Most recent: 13 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Dame Annette Brooke, Privy Counsellor, former hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Deputy Leader of Poole Borough Council, Liberal Democrat Group Leader and Mayor of Poole, and expresses deep sadness at her death on 30 August 2025; commends Annette’s … |
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Friday 20th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veterans who retired before 1 July 1997 remain trapped on inferior pensions under the outdated Gurkha Pension Scheme, leaving … |
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Monday 29th September 2025
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2024-26 Environmental Audit Committee Found: Sarah Gibson Pippa Heylings Chris Hinchliff Martin Rhodes Blake Stephenson Alison Taylor Cameron Thomas |
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Monday 15th September 2025
Oral Evidence - Climate Change Committee, and Climate Change Committee Environmental Audit Committee Found: Barry Gardiner; Annae Gelderd; Sarah Gibson; Pippa Heylings; Chris Hinchliff; Martin Rhodes; Cameron Thomas |
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Sep. 16 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 September 2025 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Jones Sarah Dyke Martin Wrigley Liz Jarvis John Milne Josh Babarinde Sarah Olney Pippa Heylings Cameron Thomas |
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Wednesday 15th October 2025 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd October 2025 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: International Climate Negotiations: COP30 At 2:30pm: Oral evidence His Excellency Mr Antonio De Aguiar Patriota - Ambassador at Embassy of Brazil At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Nigel Topping - Chair at Climate Change Committee At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Clement Metivier - Senior International Advocacy Adviser at WWF UK Rachel Solomon Williams - Executive Director at Aldersgate Group Tom Evans - Senior Associate at Global Solidarity Levies Task Force Secretariat View calendar - Add to calendar |
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23 Sep 2025
The Seventh Carbon Budget Environmental Audit Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 4 Nov 2025) This Environmental Audit Committee inquiry will examine the Climate Change Committee's advice on the Seventh Carbon Budget. It will consider the assumptions and costs underpinning the CCC’s recommendations, explore the balance between emerging and established technologies, the policy choices facing Government, and the potential impacts on households, businesses and the wider economy. The inquiry will also look at how the Government should communicate choices and trade-offs, and how Parliament and the public can best scrutinise delivery plans and progress. Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and to find out how to submit written evidence through the Committee’s online evidence submission portal. |