Information between 28th August 2026 - 7th September 2026
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 427 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Manuela Perteghella voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 346 |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Building Homes and Renewing Communities
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (111 words) Thursday 3rd September 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (49 words) Thursday 3rd September 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Rewiring the State
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (120 words) Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Manuela Perteghella speeches from: Representation of the People Bill
Manuela Perteghella contributed 1 speech (757 words) Report stage Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Higher Education: Career Development
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the extent to which non-traditional educational pathways affect access to (a) academic careers and (b) leadership positions within higher education institutions. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The English higher education (HE) sector is independent of government, and institutional autonomy is a defining principle of our world-class sector. This autonomy protects academic freedom and means that decisions regarding staff appointment and selection rightly sit with providers, not ministers. Nevertheless, the government’s view is that a diverse workforce is essential to supporting innovation and creating the right conditions for debate and challenge. Moreover, young people from diverse communities should be inspired to see excellent role models in the academic sector. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes data on staff within the sector. This data can be found here: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/staff. The department continues to monitor published sector data, while recognising that responsibility for staff recruitment, support and career progression ultimately rests with HE providers. |
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Higher Education: Career Development
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of whether career progression outcomes differ for neurodivergent academics between highly selective universities and the wider higher education sector. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The English higher education (HE) sector is independent of government, and institutional autonomy is a defining principle of our world-class sector. This autonomy protects academic freedom and means that decisions regarding staff appointment and selection rightly sit with providers, not ministers. Nevertheless, the government’s view is that a diverse workforce is essential to supporting innovation and creating the right conditions for debate and challenge. Moreover, young people from diverse communities should be inspired to see excellent role models in the academic sector. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes data on staff within the sector. This data can be found here: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/staff. The department continues to monitor published sector data, while recognising that responsibility for staff recruitment, support and career progression ultimately rests with HE providers. |
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Higher Education: Neurodiversity
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to address inequalities in career progression among academics from ethnic minority backgrounds who are also (a) disabled or (b) neurodivergent. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The English higher education (HE) sector is independent of government, and institutional autonomy is a defining principle of our world-class sector. This autonomy protects academic freedom and means that decisions regarding staff appointment and selection rightly sit with providers, not ministers. Nevertheless, the government’s view is that a diverse workforce is essential to supporting innovation and creating the right conditions for debate and challenge. Moreover, young people from diverse communities should be inspired to see excellent role models in the academic sector. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes data on staff within the sector. This data can be found here: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/staff. The department continues to monitor published sector data, while recognising that responsibility for staff recruitment, support and career progression ultimately rests with HE providers. |
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Higher Education: Neurodiversity
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to issue guidance to higher education providers on reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent academic staff throughout recruitment, promotion and disciplinary processes. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The English higher education (HE) sector is independent of government, and institutional autonomy is a defining principle of our world-class sector. This autonomy protects academic freedom and means that decisions regarding staff appointment and selection rightly sit with providers, not ministers. Nevertheless, the government’s view is that a diverse workforce is essential to supporting innovation and creating the right conditions for debate and challenge. Moreover, young people from diverse communities should be inspired to see excellent role models in the academic sector. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes data on staff within the sector. This data can be found here: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/staff. The department continues to monitor published sector data, while recognising that responsibility for staff recruitment, support and career progression ultimately rests with HE providers. |
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Higher Education: Neurodiversity
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential barriers faced by neurodivergent academics in higher education institutions to progressing through academic career pathways. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The English higher education (HE) sector is independent of government, and institutional autonomy is a defining principle of our world-class sector. This autonomy protects academic freedom and means that decisions regarding staff appointment and selection rightly sit with providers, not ministers. Nevertheless, the government’s view is that a diverse workforce is essential to supporting innovation and creating the right conditions for debate and challenge. Moreover, young people from diverse communities should be inspired to see excellent role models in the academic sector. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes data on staff within the sector. This data can be found here: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/staff. The department continues to monitor published sector data, while recognising that responsibility for staff recruitment, support and career progression ultimately rests with HE providers. |
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Forests and Tree Planting: Droughts and Temperature
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Friday 4th September 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extreme heat and consecutive drought on tree planting and established woodland. Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Forest Research (FR) has assessed that extreme heat and drought can reduce tree growth and increase tree mortality. Consecutive droughts may have cumulative impacts. Tree mortality will be recorded through the field work associated with FR’s National Forest Inventory; however, it will be challenging to attribute mortality to weather conditions in a particular year. Newly planted trees are particularly vulnerable during establishment, while established woodland may become more susceptible to pests, diseases, wildfire and windthrow. FR continues to assess these risks and promote adaptation measures, including resilient species selection and greater species diversity. |
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Tree Planting
Asked by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) Friday 4th September 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of spatial targeting of tree planting in urban areas to help reduce social inequalities. Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Trees Programme includes a number of schemes that support urban tree planting. Lower urban tree cover often correlates with higher socioeconomic deprivation. The Government supports urban tree planting through the Tree Council and England’s Community Forests. Both plant trees in and around urban areas to improve wellbeing, tackle climate change and create places for nature. The Community Forests planted over 1,800 Hectares in 2025/26.
In line with development of spatial targeting, informed by the Land Use Framework, we are exploring new datasets and tools to better target new trees and woodlands, including future support for urban trees, and how to prioritise areas of deprivation. |
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Wednesday 2nd September E1 settlement project and international law 14 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House notes with deep concern the advancement of the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank; believes that continued settlement expansion undermines the prospects for a negotiated two-state solution; reaffirms that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are considered illegal under international law; further notes ongoing … |
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Tuesday 1st September Furniture poverty and access to essential household goods 19 signatures (Most recent: 10 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House recognises the growing problem of furniture poverty affecting millions of people across the UK, including many tenants entering social housing with little or no access to essential household furniture and appliances; notes that the absence of basic items such as beds, sofas, tables, chairs, cookers, fridges and … |
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Monday 14th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Political donations and campaign finance regulation 33 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses alarm at the exposure of UK democracy to the undue influence of an ultra-wealthy minority; notes that donations are uncapped meaning that two individuals have been able to give £72 million to one party in one week; further notes recent investigations reporting foreign money and impermissible … |
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Wednesday 2nd September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House recognises that neurological conditions affect 1 in 6 people in the UK, are the leading cause of disability globally and cost the UK economy an estimated £96 billion every year; further recognises with regret that people with neurological conditions across the country face long waits for specialist … |
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Tuesday 8th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 55 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises the important work that hospices do for local communities across the United Kingdom, in particular in providing comfort and support to patients and families in end-of-life care; further recognises the work of staff and volunteers, who provide an integral service; notes that there is a postcode … |
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Tuesday 8th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge) That this House recognises the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on 17 September, jointly led by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health; honours the memory of all health and care workers who have died by suicide; acknowledges the profound contribution that health and care professionals … |
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Friday 11th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2) 27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which for more than 200 years has stood ready to save lives at sea, regardless of who is in danger; recognises the thousands of RNLI volunteers who give their time, often at considerable personal risk, to … |
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Friday 11th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th September 2026 Second Reading of the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill 26 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley) That this House notes that on 8 July 2026 the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill, also known as Christopher’s Law, was introduced with cross-party support; recognises that cases where the process for deciding on the presumption of capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was not correctly followed are … |
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Monday 7th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2026 50th Anniversary of the Grunwick Strike 28 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House recognises and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Grunwick strike, a historic industrial dispute led by predominantly Asian women workers in Willesden, Brent; celebrates the courage and leadership of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick women, who challenged poor working conditions after being denied union representation; recognises the … |
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Monday 13th July Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2026 Cancer and access to travel insurance 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House notes with concern that people who have cancer, or who have had cancer, who are declared fit to travel by NHS clinicians continue to face refusals and excessive premiums from travel insurers, creating a disconnect between clinical judgement and insurance practice; recognises that the process of seeking … |
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Tuesday 1st September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2026 Right to independent advocacy for care home residents 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House recognises that many people living in registered care settings do not have appropriate family members or friends available to support them in expressing their views, understanding decisions about their care, or exercising their rights; notes that existing statutory advocacy provisions under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity … |
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Monday 7th September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2026 Publication of Legal Advice on Local Government Reorganisation 36 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House the legal advice received by His Majesty's Government relating to the lawfulness and legal robustness of the local government reorganisation programme, including the decisions made … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East) That this House expresses grave concern at reports of violence against peaceful Southern protesters in Aden, Shabwa and Hadramaut who are demonstrating for their political rights and the principle of self-determination and their support for the Southern transitional council; condemns the killing, injury and arbitrary detention of protesters and activists; … |
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Tuesday 1st September Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 Deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough 46 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House expresses its immense sadness at the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, two brave and dedicated Cleveland Police officers, who died in the line of duty on 22 August 2026; further expresses its sorrow for the heart-breaking loss felt by their families and by … |
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Wednesday 15th July Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 Prohibiting Members of Parliament from having paid second jobs 53 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the presentation of the Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill as a positive contribution to the debate on ending paid second jobs for MPs; notes with concern that MPs have reportedly received more than £11 million in outside earnings since the last General … |
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Thursday 14th May Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026 35 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 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 29th June Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders (No. 2) 81 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes … |
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Thursday 16th July Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026 Access to education for students with FND 14 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with deep concern reports that pupils with Functional Neurological Disorder and similar complex health conditions are missing out on large parts of their education because they are not receiving consistent, suitable and accessible educational provision; recognises that children who are able and eager to learn may … |
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Thursday 16th July Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses concern that many homeowners on privately managed housing estates face estate management charges with limited transparency, accountability and consumer protection; notes concerns over inadequate consultation, poor estate management and the limited rights available to freehold homeowners to challenge charges or management arrangements with companies such as … |
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Monday 18th May Manuela Perteghella signed this EDM on Monday 31st August 2026 99 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 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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3 Sep 2026, 1:56 p.m. - House of Commons "It has to be done in a way that local people are involved in the process, and that infrastructure is there to Manuela Perteghella. " Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Ashton-under-Lyne, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Sep 2026, 1:39 p.m. - House of Commons " Manuela Perteghella thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. First Secretary of State Workplace. Last month, my constituents experienced wildfires, including the major incident in the parish of " Manuela Perteghella MP (Stratford-on-Avon, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Sep 2026, 4:19 p.m. - House of Commons "Minister to accept them. >> Manuela Perteghella thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. This bill " Darren Paffey MP (Southampton Itchen, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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7 Sep 2026, 5:22 p.m. - House of Commons " Manuela Perteghella thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Southern Madam Deputy Speaker. The Southern Utah is greatly disappointing for my constituency of Stratford on Avon. After so much work by council " Manuela Perteghella MP (Stratford-on-Avon, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-09-02 09:30:00+01:00 Children and Young People's Mental Health - Education Committee Found: Education Committee members present: Helen Hayes (Chair); Sureena Brackenridge; Jodie Gosling; Manuela Perteghella |
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Tuesday 1st September 2026
Oral Evidence - The National Education Union (NEU), National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), and NASUWT - The Teachers' Union ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper - Education Committee Found: Q8 Manuela Perteghella: My question is for Julie. |
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Tuesday 1st September 2026
Oral Evidence - Social Mobility Commission, The Education Policy Institute (EPI), and Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper - Education Committee Found: Q8 Manuela Perteghella: My question is for Julie. |
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Wednesday 9th September 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Progress on climate change mitigation At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Emma Pinchbeck - Chief Executive at Climate Change Committee Dr Eoin Devane - Acting Director, Net Zero at Climate Change Committee View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 8th September 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education At 10:00am: Oral evidence Professor Alison Clark-Wilson - Professorial Research Associate at UCL Knowledge Lab, UCL Institute of Education Professor Rebecca Eynon - Principal Investigator at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and the Department of Education at the University of Oxford Darren Northcott - National Official for Education at NASUWT - The Teachers' Union Pip Sanderson - Director of Teacher Development at National Institute of Teaching At 11:00am: Oral evidence Andrew Freeman - Vice President of Product, United Kingdom Schools at Pearson School Qualifications Gillian Hillier OBE - Chief Executive at Standards and Testing Agency Colin Hughes - Chief Executive at AQA At 11:45am: Oral evidence Sir Ian Bauckham CBE - Chief Regulator at Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 15th September 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper At 10:00am: Oral evidence Councillor Natalie Oliver - Chair of the LGA's Children, Young People and Families committee at Local Government Association (LGA) Leora Cruddas CBE - Chief Executive at Confederation of School Trusts (CST) At 11:00am: Oral evidence Geoff Barton - Educationalist and former ASCL leader, Chair of the Oracy Commission and Trustee at The Education Policy Institute (EPI) Dr Ian Thompson - Co-Principal Investigator, Belonging in Education Research Network, at University of Oxford Mr Sam Henson - Deputy Chief Executive at National Governance Association View calendar - Add to calendar |
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8 Sep 2026
Climate adaptation Environmental Audit Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 21 Oct 2026) In its latest advice to the government, the CCC said that climate change is already disrupting life in the UK and said that the UK’s national approach to climate adaption is “not fit for purpose”. It has also argued that the government’s third National Adaptation Plan (NAP3) is not adequately preparing the UK for climate change. Through its inquiry, the Committee will consider whether the government’s current approach to adaptation goes far enough and what changes are needed to improve the UK’s resilience. The new inquiry comes shortly after the UK experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with nearly three-quarters of England and Wales in drought, 23,000 hectares destroyed in major wildfires and the year’s harvest expected to be the worst on record. Action has historically focused on reducing emissions, but scientists now agree that the climate will change significantly even if global targets are reached. By 2050, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) believes heatwaves will cause 92% of existing homes to overheat, peak river flows to be higher, longer lasting and increasing the risk of flooding and drier weather leading to water supply running five billion litres short a day. The Committee invites written evidence on a range of topics including:
Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and to find out how to submit written evidence through the Committee's online evidence submission portal. |