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Scheduled Event - Tuesday 24th February - Add to calendar
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Commons - Ten Minute Rule Motion - Main Chamber
That leave be given to bring in a Bill under SO No. 23 [details to be provided]
MP: Esther McVey
Scheduled Event - 11 Feb 2026, 4 p.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
GP funding in rural areas
MP: Esther McVey
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Lord Mandelson

"When we talk about the appointment of Mandelson, what we are really talking about is the judgment of the Prime Minister. Mandelson is now a key part of the Starmer Government —appointments, what goes on, the key people—which brings into question every judgment made by this Prime Minister, from Chagos …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Lord Mandelson

"I am going to raise a very sensitive issue. My hon. Friend raised a point about vulnerable women being abused, about powerful men taking advantage, and about a friend who was appointed when he was known to be a friend of a convicted paedophile. We also have a Labour Government …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Esther McVey (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 98 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
Written Question
Coronavirus: Research
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Asked by: Esther McVey (Conservative - Tatton)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 26 January 2026 to Question 106102 on Coronavirus: Research, for what reason they have yet to receive a copy of the audit; and how the scope of the recommendations can be understood without it.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The UK Health Security Agency has requested this report and continues discussions with Moderna on their response to the audit’s recommendations. This is being considered and reviewed alongside the commercial management of the Moderna-United Kingdom Strategic Partnership.

Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Esther McVey (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 97 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
US Department of Justice Release of Files

"Do the Government believe that Lord Mandelson should be stripped of his peerage, yes or no? If they do believe that, they should bring forward primary legislation to do just that. I am afraid the Minister’s excuse of a queue does not wash. Will they bring forward legislation for the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill

"According to the Secretary of State’s announcement, the money being put forward was, I think, £1.1 billion out of a £45 billion cost, which was to be delivered in decades to come, when the Secretary of State and her Government will no longer be around—hence, it is a charade to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Feb 2026
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill

"I rise to object to the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill carry-over and Select Committee motions.

Why is there any need to carry over the Bill? To paraphrase Monty Python, this project is no more: it has ceased to be, it has expired and gone to meet its …..."
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