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Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Mark Sewards (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 316 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Sewards (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 358 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104
Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 02 Feb 2026
Indefinite Leave to Remain

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward.

Controlling our borders is a basic function of the state. The Government inherited open borders and are now undertaking the serious work required to fix them, so I welcome the Minister’s efforts. However, I think there are some tweaks …..."
Mark Sewards - View Speech

View all Mark Sewards (Lab - Leeds South West and Morley) contributions to the debate on: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 02 Feb 2026
Indefinite Leave to Remain

"I completely understand where my hon. Friend is coming from. The people I was speaking about just before he intervened will find themselves trapped, and effectively shut out from university education altogether, even though they are already integrated into this country.

I urge the Government to consider the full impact …..."
Mark Sewards - View Speech

View all Mark Sewards (Lab - Leeds South West and Morley) contributions to the debate on: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Written Question
Mathematics: Higher Education
Friday 23rd January 2026

Asked by: Mark Sewards (Labour - Leeds South West and Morley)

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 23 December 2025 to Question 98631, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the mathematical sciences on delivering the Industrial Strategy and the Growth Mission; and whether the reviewed Strategic Priorities Grant budget for 2026-27 will include additional funding for those sciences.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The government recognises mathematical sciences as a valuable subject in higher education.

As outlined by my hon. Friend, the Member for Vale of Glamorgan, the 25/26 Guidance Letter from my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, to the Office for Students (OfS) sets out that the department will work with the OfS to review and reform the high-cost subject funding element of the Strategic Priorities Grant (SPG). This ensures that the funding best aligns with the government’s Growth Mission and is targeted effectively towards high-cost provision that supports the Industrial Strategy and future skills needs. We are collaborating closely with the OfS to assess the impact of any changes to SPG funding.

Written Question
Mathematics: Higher Education
Friday 23rd January 2026

Asked by: Mark Sewards (Labour - Leeds South West and Morley)

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December 2025 to Question 98630, if she will recognise mathematical sciences as a strategically important high-cost subject as part of the Strategic Priorities Grant funding for 2026-27.

Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

The government recognises mathematical sciences as a valuable subject in higher education.

As outlined by my hon. Friend, the Member for Vale of Glamorgan, the 25/26 Guidance Letter from my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, to the Office for Students (OfS) sets out that the department will work with the OfS to review and reform the high-cost subject funding element of the Strategic Priorities Grant (SPG). This ensures that the funding best aligns with the government’s Growth Mission and is targeted effectively towards high-cost provision that supports the Industrial Strategy and future skills needs. We are collaborating closely with the OfS to assess the impact of any changes to SPG funding.

Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Sewards (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 318 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Sewards (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 - 316 Noes - 194
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Sewards (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 310 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context
Mark Sewards (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 299 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106