Information between 22nd April 2026 - 2nd May 2026
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27 Apr 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 176 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 164 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 171 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds 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 - 269 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 167 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Joshua Reynolds voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81 |
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Joshua Reynolds speeches from: Park Home Owners
Joshua Reynolds contributed 4 speeches (1,045 words) Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Joshua Reynolds speeches from: Draft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026
Joshua Reynolds contributed 1 speech (186 words) Monday 27th April 2026 - General Committees HM Treasury |
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Joshua Reynolds speeches from: Government Procurement Strategy
Joshua Reynolds contributed 2 speeches (170 words) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Joshua Reynolds speeches from: Pension Schemes
Joshua Reynolds contributed 1 speech (88 words) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Foie Gras: Imports
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Friday 24th April 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the she is taking to fulfil to help ban the importation of foie gras; and whether he has set a timeline for doing so. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) I refer the Hon. Member to the reply given to Ruth Jones on 17 March 2026 to PQ UIN 119441. |
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Buses: Manufacturing Industries
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Chinese state export subsidies, including the export VAT rebate applied to zero-emission vehicles, on the competitiveness of UK bus manufacturers. Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) DBT keeps the impact of overseas state support for zero emissions vehicles under close review and engages regularly with UK manufacturers to understand effects on competitiveness. While reports include mechanisms such as export VAT rebates, only the independent Trade Remedies Authority can formally investigate whether such measures constitute countervailable subsidies and have caused injury to UK industry, based on evidence from producers. DBT will continue to monitor the position closely. |
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Buses: Electric Vehicles
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that publicly funded electric bus procurement schemes support domestic manufacturing supply chains. Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) DBT works closely with DfT, the Cabinet Office and Crown Commercial Service to ensure publicly funded electric bus procurement supports UK manufacturing where possible, within procurement and trade rules. This includes through setting up the DfT UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel, the recent publication of a zero emission bus order pipeline and promoting stronger, more consistent use of social value to reflect UK jobs, skills and supply chain resilience. |
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Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator and Groceries Code Adjudicator
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the Government is taking to ensure coordination between the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator to provide a coherent regulatory framework for the food supply chain. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government's Statutory Review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) 2022-2025 published on 14 April 2026. The Statutory Review invites the operationally independent GCA to consider recommendations about its existing confidentiality protections, transparency of enforcement activity and the potential publication of practical Code examples. On 7 April 2026 the Government announced that responsibility for the GCA would move from the Department for Business and Trade to Defra to strengthen fairness across the UK's grocery supply chain, streamline oversight of the supply chain and to strengthen links to the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA). |
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Groceries Code Adjudicator
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Groceries Code Adjudicator's existing confidentiality protections in encouraging smaller and harder-to-reach suppliers to report concerns about potential code breaches. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government's Statutory Review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) 2022-2025 published on 14 April 2026. The Statutory Review invites the operationally independent GCA to consider recommendations about its existing confidentiality protections, transparency of enforcement activity and the potential publication of practical Code examples. On 7 April 2026 the Government announced that responsibility for the GCA would move from the Department for Business and Trade to Defra to strengthen fairness across the UK's grocery supply chain, streamline oversight of the supply chain and to strengthen links to the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA). |
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Groceries Code Adjudicator
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with the Groceries Code Adjudicator on (a) improving the transparency of its enforcement activity and (b) the potential merits of publishing practical examples of how the Code is applied. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government's Statutory Review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) 2022-2025 published on 14 April 2026. The Statutory Review invites the operationally independent GCA to consider recommendations about its existing confidentiality protections, transparency of enforcement activity and the potential publication of practical Code examples. On 7 April 2026 the Government announced that responsibility for the GCA would move from the Department for Business and Trade to Defra to strengthen fairness across the UK's grocery supply chain, streamline oversight of the supply chain and to strengthen links to the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA). |
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Disabled Facilities Grants
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Thursday 23rd April 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken to deliver Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations where the property requiring adaptation is owned by a social landlord but communal (a) grounds, (b) footpaths and (c) parking areas are held by (i) private developers and (ii) managing agents. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government recognises the importance of timely Disabled Facilities Grant adaptations to help disabled people live independently and safely. Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide adaptations to eligible people, and have powers to agree a more generous local policy. To support this £723 million will be available for the Disabled Facilities Grant in 2026-27, an increase of £12 million on 2024–25.
The government’s Disabled Facilities Grant guidance, which can be found on gov.uk here, encourages local authorities to work closely with landlords and other relevant parties such as private developers and managing agents, and work towards good practice timescales to reduce delays in the delivery of adaptations.
MHCLG funds a national body, currently, Foundations, to support local authorities with delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants. Foundations can provide advice, including on complex cases involving communal areas and multiple owners, to help local authorities deliver adaptations efficiently and on time. Further information is available on their website: https://www.foundations.uk.com. |
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Bowel Cancer: Medical Treatments
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Friday 24th April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is working with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to introduce a stand‑alone clinical rule for suspected bowel cancer, including for patients under 50, to allow timely referral for (a) further investigation and (b) a second opinion at first presentation. Answered by Zubir Ahmed The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an independent body and is responsible for making decisions on whether its published guidelines should be updated in light of new evidence or emerging issues not in the scope of the original guideline. NICE maintains surveillance of new evidence that may affect its published guidance, and decisions on whether guidelines should be updated are taken by a prioritisation board chaired by its Chief Medical Officer. NICE has no current plans to update the guidance it has issued on Suspected cancer: recognition and referral, code NG12, or to introduce a standalone clinical rule for suspected bowel cancer, including for patients under 50 years old, to allow timely referral for further investigation and a second opinion at first presentation. |
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Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education: Equality
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 28th April 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Personal, Social, Health and Economic education in schools includes specific teaching on racism, sexism and gender equality across all state schools. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) We are making sure that all children in England learn about respectful relationships, in person and online, as part of mandatory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). The curriculum has a strong focus on equality, respect, the harmful impact of stereotyping, as well as the importance of valuing difference. Further guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education. Pupils should learn about the law relating to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sex by the end of their secondary education. Relationships education should ensure that pupils understand the importance of treating others with respect, including those who differ in their choices, preferences or beliefs. Pupils should be taught to recognise and understand bullying, including the use of derogatory language and how stereotypes and prejudiced attitudes, including misogyny, can cause harm, and equip them to recognise and challenge such behaviours. |
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Mortgages: Interest Rates
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Tuesday 28th April 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent changes to mortgage rates, including those influenced by recent global economic conditions, on housing market activity. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Chief Secretary to the Treasury The Government keeps the economic outlook, including the housing market, under close review. The path to lower interest rates is through low inflation, and the government is fully committed to supporting the Bank of England get inflation back down to the 2% target.
The pricing and availability of mortgages is ultimately a commercial decision for lenders in which the Government does not intervene. Despite recent global developments, the mortgage market remains open, resilient, and competitive across all major product types and segments, and the average offered mortgage rates on 2-year, and 5-year fixed rates remain below their peaks in 2023. The Government remains committed to addressing the cost of living and helping more people to own their own home.
We do not yet have official data on housing market activity covering the period following the start of the conflict in Iran. The latest HMRC statistics on the number of UK property transactions covering up to and including February 2026 show that transactions increased by 6% compared to January 2026. |
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Special Educational Needs: Tribunals
Asked by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to SEND tribunal powers on the ability of parents and carers to secure named school placements for children with education, health and care plans. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation. |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes the UK has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s interference in Hong Kong’s democracy, including through the 2020 National Security Law; notes with grave concern that, according to the Political Prisoner Database, there are reportedly over 1,600 … |
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Thursday 14th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th May 2026 UK hauliers and border friction 5 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that post-Brexit trading arrangements have placed severe strain on the UK haulage sector, with the number of haulage companies entering insolvency nearly doubling between 2016–2020 and 2021–2025; regrets the Government’s failure to adequately support the sector in adapting to these conditions; further notes … |
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Thursday 14th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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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Thursday 14th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th May 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 4 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked … |
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Thursday 14th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th May 2026 4 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes that in November 2024 there were 1,984,510 households receiving Housing Benefit, 1,608,502 households receiving the Universal Credit housing element for private housing, and 2,158,694 receiving the same for social housing; further notes that housing allowance is designed to meet rental costs for the lowest one third … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with deep concern breaches of international humanitarian law by the Israeli Government in Palestine; expresses its grave concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit war crimes, particularly in Gaza; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of arms … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military 18 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine 22 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 20 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Holding Iran’s regime to account and proscribing the IRGC 22 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Tehran regime through protest, 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 regime … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Approval for China’s new embassy 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Redress for people impacted by surgical mesh, sodium valproate and Primodos 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham) That this House deplores the avoidable harm caused by the use of surgical mesh, Primodos and Sodium Valproate; acknowledges the ongoing need to support the hundreds of victims in the UK suffering as a result of these interventions; regrets that the recommendations made by Baroness Cumberlege in her 2020 report … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Proportional representation for general elections 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that the first past the post system should be replaced with a system of proportional representation for elections to the House of Commons. |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Introduction of reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the sharp increase in the price of red diesel, which as of April 2026 has risen to 123.7p per litre, representing a 79% increase from its 2025 average price of 69p per litre; acknowledges that this increase has coincided with a rise in the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 A UK-EU customs union to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis 22 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Meta and YouTube and legal liability for addictive design and online harms 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Digital sovereignty and sovereign public procurement strategy 18 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes that we live in an increasingly digitised world, with our jobs, finance, transport and national security depending on technological solutions; further notes that many of these services, including Government services and critical national infrastructure, depend on technology and/or supply chains that are not owned or located … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026) Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House commends GRACE Recovery Aftercare for its work supporting people across Mid Dunbartonshire who have experienced addiction, mental ill health, bereavement, homelessness, loneliness and other trauma; notes that in 2024-25 GRACE recorded 126 referrals and self-referrals, an average weekly footfall of 197 members, and 5,406 volunteer hours valued … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Reform of monetary limits on charity lotteries 10 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing some £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; acknowledges such a model … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 15 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Speech and Language Therapy for Autistic Children 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that speech and language therapy is currently failing many autistic children and young people in England; notes that hundreds of autistic individuals and their families have shared lived experience testimony demonstrating that their specific communication needs are not being met by existing NHS speech and language … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative Government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to environmental land management schemes, increases in input costs, … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Fruit and vegetable aid scheme 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the fruit and vegetable aid scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our … |
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Wednesday 13th May Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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 Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 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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Thursday 23rd April Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2026 Protection and restoration of ancient woodland 42 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of … |
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Wednesday 22nd April Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack 16 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House remembers the 26 innocent civilians who were killed during the Pahalgam terrorist attack on 22 April last year; recognises that the tourists who lost their lives were singled out because of their Hindu beliefs; mourns the tragic loss that the victims families have suffered; demands that the … |
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Tuesday 21st April Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Record attendance for Women’s Six Nations match at Murrayfield 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises the significance of the recent weekend fixture in the Women’s Six Nations Championship held at Murrayfield Stadium; welcomes the continued growth and public profile of women’s rugby union across the Home Nations and beyond; acknowledges Murrayfield Stadium as a world class venue that has played a … |
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Wednesday 22nd April Joshua Reynolds signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd April 2026 Secondary school admissions and National Offer Day in Wokingham 5 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House welcomes the news that 98% of Year 6 children in Wokingham Borough received a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September 2026 on National Offer Day, including 87.4% receiving a place at their first preference school; celebrates the high quality and deeply caring nature … |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 1:45 p.m. Business and Trade Committee - Oral evidence Subject: China and the UK economy At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Silvia Gavornikova - Head of Export Credits and Competition Division, Trade and Agriculture Directorate at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) George Magnus - Research Associate at University of Oxford China Centre Soumaya Keynes - Columnist at Financial Times Joerg Wuttke - Partner at DGA Group At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Sam Olsen - Chief Analyst at Sibylline Grzegorz Stec - Head of Brussels Office and Senior Analyst at Mercator Institute for China Studies Andrew Small - Asia Programme Director at European Council on Foreign Relations Professor Laura Murphy - Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery at Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, Sheffield Hallam University At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Aline Doussin - Partner, Global Regulatory at Hogan Lovells Dr Ron Black - Former Chief Executive Officer, Imagination Technologies Sam Goodman - Senior Policy Director at China Strategic Risks Institute View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026 2:15 p.m. Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls - Oral evidence Subject: Critical minerals At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Nick Pople - Managing Director at Northern Lithium Mike King - Vice-President, Business Development and Government Relations at Cornish Lithium plc Andrew Monk - Chief Executive Officer at VSA Capital Alexandra Williams - Head of Government Affairs at Novelis UK At 3:10pm: Oral evidence Toby Spittle - Copper Trader at Glencore John Lindberg - Policy and Government Affairs Principal at International Council on Mining and Metals Professor Paul Ekins OBE - Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy at University College London At 3:50pm: Oral evidence Chris McDonald MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Industry) at Department for Business and Trade and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Mike Hill - Deputy Director, Critical Minerals and Mining at Department for Business and Trade View calendar - Add to calendar |