Information between 10th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Cameron Thomas 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 - 78 Noes - 408 |
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Cameron Thomas speeches from: Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
Cameron Thomas contributed 1 speech (476 words) Monday 18th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Freeview Service
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Monday 18th May 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what consideration the Government has given to extending Freeview as a service beyond 2034. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Department for Culture Media and Sport is leading a project to assess the future of digital terrestrial television (DTT), also known as Freeview, beyond 2034. The project is continuing to gather and evaluate evidence and the Government has made no decisions at this time. Before any decision is made close consideration will be given to how any changes would impact audiences. |
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Slavery
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Wednesday 27th May 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with counterparts around the world about ending modern slavery. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK is committed to playing its part in eradicating all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. We continue to work with partners through a range of multilateral bodies including the G7, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and Alliance 8.7 to grow the international consensus and encourage joint action to tackle modern slavery. |
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Retail Trade: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the levels of criminal gangs operating illegal businesses on high streets. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Retail Trade: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle organised crime on high streets. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Personal Care Services: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of potential links between high street barber shops and organised crime. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Retail Trade: Organised Crime
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of potential links between vape shops and organised crime. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)
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Universities: Social Mobility
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 28th May 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on social mobility of priority given for student placements to Russell Group universities. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Universities are autonomous bodies, independent from government and responsible for their own admissions decisions.
The department knows that higher education (HE) is a vital engine of economic growth and opportunity and we are committed to helping every learner to achieve and thrive within it, including at high tariff providers.
All English HE providers registered with the Office for Students (OfS) that intend to charge higher level tuition fees must have an OfS Access and Participation Plan (APP), outlining how it will improve equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups.
We are introducing targeted, means-tested maintenance grants of up to £1,000 per year from the 2028/29 academic year, providing vital extra support for students from low-income households without increasing their debt.
We have also asked Professor Kathryn Mitchell to lead an Access and Participation Task and Finish Group to consider how to tackle systemic barriers across the journey into HE for disadvantaged students. The Group will publish its final report in January 2027. |
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Human Trafficking
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 28th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the operations of trafficking gangs in the UK. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The Home Office works closely with the National Crime Agency, the police and prosecution services to strengthen the operational response to modern slavery and human trafficking to drive performance. There has been a significant uplift in police activity on modern slavery, including targeted interventions since the Modern Slavery Act 2015 came into force, with over 3100 live investigations in March 2026, compared to almost 200 in December 2016. As part of the Modern Slavery Action Plan for 2025/26, under ‘Project Turnstone’, the National Police Chiefs’ Council Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime Programme delivered a new framework for investigating modern slavery, which includes a comprehensive suite of guidance available to forces to improve national consistency and equip officers with practical tools for identifying, disrupting, and tackling traffickers.
We will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to support a strong and coordinated multi-agency approach to target and bring trafficking gangs to justice and ensure victims are safeguarded. |
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Slavery
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 28th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to end modern slavery. Answered by Natalie Fleet - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Modern slavery is a vicious crime that dehumanises people. Our government is committed to tackling this scourge in all its forms. We are taking forward a multi-pronged approach to tackling modern slavery through delivery, reform and integration across wider Government strategies – including the Restoring Order and Control programme and Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
Recognising the invaluable insights survivors have to share in tackling this scourge, in March 2026, we conducted eight survivor engagement workshops to better understand lived experience on the themes of definitions, identification, and decision-making. The evidence we received is informing ongoing policy development and measures being developed as part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill which will strengthen the modern slavery system. The Government remains committed to tackling modern slavery in all its forms, and to giving survivors the support and certainty they need to recover. |
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Offences against Children: Technology
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 28th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of new technologies on the grooming and exploitation of children. Answered by Natalie Fleet - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Government is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting children from all forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The Online Safety Act is a landmark and foundational step in tackling online child sexual exploitation and abuse, placing new duties on companies to protect children. However, we recognise that the scale and evolving nature of this threat requires us to go further, and we continue to assess new technologies across the technology stack which could strengthen prevention and detection. We committed in the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy ‘to make it impossible for children in the UK to take, share or view a nude image.’ We recognise the importance of device-level protections in preventing online child sexual abuse and we support the development and deployment of safety technologies that can help prevent abuse before it happens. This includes exploring the role of on-device tools that can detect and disrupt livestreamed abuse and other image-based harms, while respecting users’ privacy and maintaining end-to-end encryption. The Government continues to work closely with law enforcement, industry, and child protection experts to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of efforts to tackle online child sexual abuse. |
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Armed Forces: Pay
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 28th May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impact on armed forces personnel from any delay in announcing the 2026/27 Armed Forces pay round. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has submitted its report and recommendations. The details of this year’s pay award will be confirmed as soon as possible, and any pay award will be backdated to the start of the Armed Forces pay year on 1 April 2026.
Our Service personnel work with extraordinary professionalism and dedication to keep our nation and our allies safe. This government committed to improving service life and we are delivering - we have appointed the first ever independent Armed Forces commissioner, launched a landmark new Defence Housing Strategy to give military families the homes they deserve, and put in place a new childcare scheme which will save eligible forces families in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to £6,000 per year per child.
Pay for most frontline public sector workforces, including the Armed Forces, is set through an annual Pay Review Body process. These independent pay bodies consider a range of evidence when forming their recommendations and submit reports to the government, which then considers them before announcing final settlements. |
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Armed Forces: Pay
Asked by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) Thursday 28th May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to announce final pay figures for the 2026/27 Armed Forces pay round. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has submitted its report and recommendations. The details of this year’s pay award will be confirmed as soon as possible, and any pay award will be backdated to the start of the Armed Forces pay year on 1 April 2026.
Our Service personnel work with extraordinary professionalism and dedication to keep our nation and our allies safe. This government committed to improving service life and we are delivering - we have appointed the first ever independent Armed Forces commissioner, launched a landmark new Defence Housing Strategy to give military families the homes they deserve, and put in place a new childcare scheme which will save eligible forces families in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to £6,000 per year per child.
Pay for most frontline public sector workforces, including the Armed Forces, is set through an annual Pay Review Body process. These independent pay bodies consider a range of evidence when forming their recommendations and submit reports to the government, which then considers them before announcing final settlements. |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917 homes on average … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3rd June and recognises the important contribution made by the UK’s 450 cider makers, supporting 65,000 jobs, contributing almost £2.7 billion to the UK economy and sustaining rural communities across agriculture, production and hospitality; notes that more than 98% of apple cider … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th June 2026 5 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House congratulates Spear Cheltenham for fighting youth unemployment by helping more than 300 young people gain the skills needed for work; recognises that the methods employed by Spear produce above national average outcomes in converting training into work; thanks the Cheltenham Spear team, Chris Wagstaff, Ambra Vivian and … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes the England men's football team every success in the FIFA World Cup 2026; recognises the significance of the World Cup as the pinnacle of international football and one of the world's most celebrated sporting events; celebrates the pride, excitement and sense of national unity that the … |
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Monday 8th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Parliament Education and Engagement Outreach Service 22 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House recognises the Parliamentary outreach service delivers in-person democratic engagement workshops to audiences in schools, colleges and adult community settings; acknowledges the work of the outreach team in engaging with disadvantaged and hard to reach audiences across the regions and nations of the UK; welcomes the outreach team’s … |
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Tuesday 9th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU 23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, … |
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Tuesday 9th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 22 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual … |
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Tuesday 9th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Touring artists mobility arrangements 26 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy … |
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Wednesday 3rd June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House expresses deep concern over proposals in the NHS Modernisation Bill to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations; commends Healthwatch's essential role as the health service's only statutory independent patient voice; notes that the changes will leave the NHS and DHSC responsible for identifying their own failures … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Thursday 4th June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing … |
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Monday 1st June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes severe delays and administrative failures in the Civil Service Pensions Scheme following the implementation of the McCloud remedy; recognises that rectifying the unlawful age discrimination in the 2015 reforms has created significant complexity but that this does not excuse the prolonged backlogs, poor communication, and missed … |
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Monday 1st June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 Enhertu for metastatic breast cancer patients 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign, … |
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Monday 1st June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 134 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 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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Tuesday 2nd June Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes with grave concern the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo following 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths from Ebola for which there is currently no vaccine or effective treatment; … |
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Thursday 14th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 85 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Thursday 21st May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges … |
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Thursday 21st May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the slow progress in advancing negotiations with the European Union on youth mobility, educational exchange and wider people-to-people cooperation following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; recognises the cultural, educational and economic benefits that reciprocal youth mobility arrangements provide to young people, … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 South Glos Parent Carers forum 6 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House congratulates South Glos Parent Carers on its many years of dedicated work supporting parent carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in South Gloucestershire since 2009; recognises the vital role of parent carer forums in representing the collective voice of SEND families, … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Rough sleeping, homelessness prevention and long-term housing support 29 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the findings of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's rough sleeping inquiry, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Local government and social care 31 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Tuesday 19th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Nature Friendly Farming Week, taking place from Monday 18 until Sunday 24 May; notes that this week is the Nature Friendly Farming Network’s annual celebration to recognising the invaluable efforts of farmers who work in harmony with nature; recognises this year’s theme, solutions for climate and … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi) 9 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should … |
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Thursday 14th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including the new penal code which was introduced in January and has effectively legalised domestic violence including sexual assault within marriages while also granting husbands explicit authority to discipline their wives for … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children 25 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose limited 18-month visa … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House welcomes the announcement that the Government will reassess the provision of in-person banking services in their Access to Banking Services Review; notes that the current cash access assessment criteria fail to take account of people's banking needs, particularly for residents of rural market towns such as Wem … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Mobile connectivity in rural areas 22 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises that reliable mobile connectivity is essential infrastructure, yet rural areas such as West Dorset continue to experience persistent signal not-spots, including in Stoke Abbott, with serious human, economic and safety consequences; notes that in such communities residents have no mobile signal and are deeply concerned about … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading energy source in the first half of 2025; 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 was key … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 28 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 25 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America … |
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Monday 18th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 79 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine 50 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with alarm the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians are still in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe following the Israeli Government’s military campaign, and Hamas’ reassertion of control; condemns increasing illegal settler expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, together … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 A UK-EU customs union to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis 45 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that trade barriers arising from the previous Government's failed Brexit deal with Europe continue to drive up costs, increase bureaucracy and weaken competitiveness for British businesses and consumers, contributing to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis across the country; expresses alarm that small and medium-sized … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Proportional Representation for UK Elections 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House celebrates the hard work of candidates who stood for election on 7th May; congratulates those who succeeded in their bid for election; notes that the representation of parties on Councils across the UK does not reflect the vote share each party will have received; recognises that these … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association has reported a 10% increase in long-term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; notes that consenting the development of thousands of green fields … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of the Water White Paper; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild public trust, improve environmental outcomes and ensure fair and resilient management of essential water … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or ban … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17-year-olds are estimated … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 38 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 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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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Meta and YouTube and legal liability for addictive design and online harms 39 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes with alarm the findings of recent legal proceedings in the United States in which Meta and YouTube have been found liable for creating platforms with addictive features that cause mental health distress and social media addiction, and in which Meta has further been found liable for … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the disruption experienced by British travellers following the full rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System on 10 April 2026; regrets that, despite repeated Government assurances that UK citizens would be able to “sail through” European borders, Ministers failed to secure widespread e-gate access … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Introduction of reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern about the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognises the Government’s decision to increase … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by Donald Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and the rest of Europe, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the country’s armed forces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 54 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House marks World Mental Health Awareness Week which promotes awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that while many people may feel more at ease with speaking on their mental health there remains much to do before mental health is treated with the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared with the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that this … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House commends and is humbled by the bravery displayed by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians as they defend their country against Vladimir Putin’s invasion, now into its fifth year; recognises that Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and that only the Ukrainian people have the right to determine their country’s future; … |
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Wednesday 13th May Cameron Thomas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Approval for China’s new embassy 31 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses deep concern about the Government’s decision to greenlight the construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with grave anxiety the potential national security risks posed by the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance and intimidation linked to the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the … |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026
Attendance statistics - Environmental Audit Committee attendance for Session 2024–26 Environmental Audit Committee Found: Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (added 28 Oct 2024; removed 17 Nov 2025) 24 of 42 (57.1%) Cameron Thomas |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2024-26 Backbench Business Committee Found: Members made oral representations: Ben Lake and Simon Hoare: St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs Cameron Thomas |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: BBC Royal Charter Review At 10:00am: Oral evidence James Graham OBE - playwright and screenwriter Marina Hyde - journalist and podcaster At 11:00am: Oral evidence Sir Peter Bazalgette - Co-Chair, Creative Industries Council Dr Alex Mahon CBE - media executive Patrick Younge - Chair, British Broadcasting Challenge View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 2nd June 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: BBC Royal Charter Review At 10:00am: Oral evidence Rob Collier - Principal at 3 Reasons - MTM Gill Hind - Managing Director, Media at Enders Analysis At 11:00am: Oral evidence Professor Justin Lewis - Professor of Communication and Creative Industries at Cardiff University, and Director at Media Cymru Professor Maria Michalis - Professor of Communication Policy at University of Westminster View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 3rd June 2026 1 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 9th June 2026 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: BBC Royal Charter Review At 10:00am: Oral evidence Iain Dale - broadcaster, author, journalist and podcaster Jordan Schwarzenberger - CEO and Founder at Arcade At 11:00am: Oral evidence Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens - Former interim Chair at BBC James Harding - Editor-in-Chief at The Observer, Founder at Tortoise Media, and Former Head at BBC News View calendar - Add to calendar |