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Scheduled Event - 18 Mar 2026, 2:30 p.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Government support for freedom of religion or belief in China
MP: Marie Rimmer
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Fuel Duty - View Vote Context
Marie Rimmer (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 252 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 259
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Employment Rights: Investigatory Powers - View Vote Context
Marie Rimmer (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 368 Noes - 107
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Higher Education Fees - View Vote Context
Marie Rimmer (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 276 Labour Aye votes vs 19 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 98
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Freedom of Religion or Belief in China

"I have to say that I did not hear everything that the hon. Member said, but I think we should do whatever we can to bring the issue to a head, one way or another. We cannot just leave it as it is.

I urge the Government to make freedom …..."
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View all Marie Rimmer (Lab - St Helens South and Whiston) contributions to the debate on: Freedom of Religion or Belief in China
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Freedom of Religion or Belief in China

"I do agree, and I will come to that later. I am glad that the hon. Gentleman has said more than I was going to say—I thought I was saying too much. Yes, he is absolutely right, and it is dangerous for us all.

The situation in Xinjiang illustrates one …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Freedom of Religion or Belief in China

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered Government support for freedom of religion or belief in China.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Ms Jardine. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this important debate on freedom of religion or …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Freedom of Religion or Belief in China

"There are few of us here today, but the speeches in this debate have been absolutely from the heart, sincere, and very detailed indeed. Members have not just come in and written out a speech; they are here because they have been living with this issue for years. They really …..."
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Written Question
Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans
Friday 13th March 2026

Asked by: Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking with international partners like Taiwan on undersea cable resilience.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government recognises the critical role of subsea telecoms cables for international connectivity.

The Government works closely with international partners, including Taiwan, to ensure the security and resilience of subsea telecoms cables. This includes engaging bilaterally with priority partners and multilaterally through NATO, the EU and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

This engagement focuses on preventing damage to cables, incident preparedness and response and ensuring cables are laid in the right places to serve UK interests.

Division Vote (Commons)
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Marie Rimmer (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 161