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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Jul 2026
State of Climate and Nature

"I thank the Minister for including land use and food systems within this outline. It is so important that that is included as part of the triple challenge of climate, nature and food.

We know that we can meet our climate and nature goals only if we catalyse and incentivise …..."
Kerry McCarthy - View Speech

View all Kerry McCarthy (Lab - Bristol East) contributions to the debate on: State of Climate and Nature
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 14 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90
Written Question
Textiles: Recycling
Thursday 9th July 2026

Asked by: Kerry McCarthy (Labour - Bristol East)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the forthcoming Circular Economy Strategy will include proposals to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility for the textiles sector.

Answered by Mary Creagh

This Government is committed to transitioning towards a circular economy where resources are kept in use for longer and waste is designed out. This systemic change, with investment in green jobs and vital infrastructure, builds a path to economic growth, progress towards Net Zero, restoration of nature, and a more resilient economy.

I cannot pre-empt the publication of the Growth Plan by speaking to specific measures on the roadmaps, however we have considered system-wide opportunities and end-to-end value chains, including for textiles.

The ambitions and transition that will be set out in the Growth Plan represent a systemic change, informed by extensive engagement with industry leaders, trade associations, and a breadth of key stakeholder interests across sectors. It is fundamental to ensure that our ambition to realise this circular transition reflects the needs and insights of all involved, set in the context of the Government's priorities as set out in the Plan for Change.

Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 280 Labour Aye votes vs 21 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 307 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2026 - Health and Safety - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 103
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Jul 2026
Environmental Protection

"The Minister has touched on organised crime. As I am sure she is aware, modern slavery can be a real issue within the waste crime sector; we have had some powerful debates on that issue in the Chamber. The waste crime action plan sets out that people will be held …..."
Kerry McCarthy - View Speech

View all Kerry McCarthy (Lab - Bristol East) contributions to the debate on: Environmental Protection
Division Vote (Commons)
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 320 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Kerry McCarthy (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 277 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 80 Noes - 281