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Division Votes
2 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 79
2 Jul 2025 - Prisons - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 98
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Monica Harding 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 - 86 Noes - 340
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 338
8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 346
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 334
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 401
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 130 Noes - 443
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 242
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 135
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 370
11 Jul 2025 - House of Commons - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 1 Noes - 58
11 Jul 2025 - Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 0 Noes - 47
15 Jul 2025 - Welfare Spending - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 440
15 Jul 2025 - Taxes - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 342

Speeches
Monica Harding speeches from: Humanitarian Situation in Sudan Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (1,312 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Monica Harding speeches from: Sudan Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (223 words) Wednesday 16th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Monica Harding speeches from: SEND Provision: South-east England Monica Harding contributed 4 speeches (197 words) Tuesday 15th July 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Education
Monica Harding speeches from: Rare Cancers Bill Monica Harding contributed 2 speeches (1,597 words) Report stage Friday 11th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care
Monica Harding speeches from: Actions of Iranian Regime: UK Response Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (152 words) Monday 7th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Monica Harding speeches from: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (89 words) Monday 7th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for International Development
Monica Harding speeches from: West Bank: Forced Displacement Monica Harding contributed 2 speeches (663 words) Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Written Answers
Development Aid: Maternity Services Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Monday 7th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to support global maternal and newborn health initiatives; and whether he plans to change the level of support in the next five years. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Healthy Women, Children and Newborns (HWCN) is the UK government's approach to help end preventable maternal, child and newborn deaths, supporting global efforts in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, and to end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age by 2030. The approach works to strengthen health systems; promote gender equality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights; and support improved nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene and climate resilience in health. The Spending Review 2025 confirmed the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget from 2026/27 onwards. Over the coming months, the Department will undertake detailed planning to determine how this budget will be allocated. The FCDO is reviewing how these allocations will support existing and future commitments, with a continued focus on ensuring all ODA spending delivers value for money and advances the UK's development priorities, including global health. ODA has always been only one element of the UK's approach, alongside policy and diplomatic efforts. In April 2025, at the UN Commission on Population and Development, the UK cosponsored the launch of the Global Midwifery Accelerator, which aims to shift the dial on midwifery, encouraging partnerships and investment to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.
Glyphosate: Sanitary Products Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Tuesday 8th July 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to introduce a maximum limit on levels of glyphosate in menstrual products. Answered by Justin Madders Most period products are regulated by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, which requires all products to be safe and for consumers to be provided with information on the potential risks of a product. Officials are currently reviewing the evidence base concerning the safety of period products, from which any evidence gaps will be identified, and appropriate expert evidence or further research sought. Where appropriate the Department will seek to work with other interested Government Departments, including those with responsibility for the regulation of glyphosate.
Sudan: Humanitarian Aid Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Thursday 10th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) At the April London Sudan Conference, the Foreign Secretary announced £120 million for this financial year, which will deliver life-saving services to more than 650,000 people. A portion of this uplift provides support to local responders both through the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, which supports the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), and the Mercy Corps-led Cash Consortium for Sudan which provides direct cash assistance to Mutual Aid Groups and ERRs on the ground.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Health Services Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Thursday 10th July 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2025 to Question 55860 on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Health Services, whether he has a new target date for publication of that plan. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, final delivery plan will be published shortly. The plan will focus on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people with this debilitating disease.
Armed Conflict: Minerals Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Friday 18th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to regulate the use of conflict minerals in UK supply chains. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK is committed to promoting responsible business practice to reduce and prevent human rights abuses. We work through a number of international mechanisms, including supporting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. This enables business to continue to operate responsibly from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The UK's new Critical Minerals Strategy will be published this summer and will help secure the supply of critical minerals that are vital for the UK's economic growth and clean energy transition, including tin, tantalum and tungsten, whilst promoting responsible and transparent supply chains.
Armed Conflict: Gold Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Tuesday 15th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Swiss counterparts on preventing the international trade in conflict gold illicitly mined in Africa. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Switzerland is crucial to tackling the illicit gold trade as it is a key global gold refining centre, home to the largest gold refiners in the world, and one of the global leaders in implementing multilateral gold standards. The Foreign Secretary has engaged closely with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on tackling illicit financial flows and corruption globally, and will hold further discussions to develop areas for strengthened collaboration and partnership.
Armed Conflict: Gold Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Tuesday 15th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent conflict gold from entering UK supply chains. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The illicit gold trade fuels corruption and conflict, undermining the rule of law and entrenching human rights abuses such as child labour. Russia uses the illicit gold trade to launder money and evade sanctions, in doing so bolstering Putin's war efforts. The UK has sanctioned Russian gold and targeted illicit gold networks abroad, including through further sanctions in December 2024. The UK works with the London Bullion Market Association and World Gold Council to support responsible sourcing of gold and to build resilience to illicit gold flows. The London Bullion Market Association implements the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) industry-leading Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas to ensure proper risk identification and mitigation for conflict gold.

Written Answers

Development Aid: Maternity Services
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Monday 7th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to support global maternal and newborn health initiatives; and whether he plans to change the level of support in the next five years.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Healthy Women, Children and Newborns (HWCN) is the UK government's approach to help end preventable maternal, child and newborn deaths, supporting global efforts in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, and to end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age by 2030. The approach works to strengthen health systems; promote gender equality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights; and support improved nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene and climate resilience in health.

The Spending Review 2025 confirmed the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget from 2026/27 onwards. Over the coming months, the Department will undertake detailed planning to determine how this budget will be allocated. The FCDO is reviewing how these allocations will support existing and future commitments, with a continued focus on ensuring all ODA spending delivers value for money and advances the UK's development priorities, including global health.

ODA has always been only one element of the UK's approach, alongside policy and diplomatic efforts. In April 2025, at the UN Commission on Population and Development, the UK cosponsored the launch of the Global Midwifery Accelerator, which aims to shift the dial on midwifery, encouraging partnerships and investment to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.

Glyphosate: Sanitary Products
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to introduce a maximum limit on levels of glyphosate in menstrual products.

Answered by Justin Madders

Most period products are regulated by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, which requires all products to be safe and for consumers to be provided with information on the potential risks of a product.

Officials are currently reviewing the evidence base concerning the safety of period products, from which any evidence gaps will be identified, and appropriate expert evidence or further research sought. Where appropriate the Department will seek to work with other interested Government Departments, including those with responsibility for the regulation of glyphosate.

Sudan: Humanitarian Aid
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Thursday 10th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

At the April London Sudan Conference, the Foreign Secretary announced £120 million for this financial year, which will deliver life-saving services to more than 650,000 people. A portion of this uplift provides support to local responders both through the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, which supports the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), and the Mercy Corps-led Cash Consortium for Sudan which provides direct cash assistance to Mutual Aid Groups and ERRs on the ground.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Health Services
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Thursday 10th July 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2025 to Question 55860 on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Health Services, whether he has a new target date for publication of that plan.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, final delivery plan will be published shortly. The plan will focus on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people with this debilitating disease.

Armed Conflict: Minerals
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Friday 18th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to regulate the use of conflict minerals in UK supply chains.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK is committed to promoting responsible business practice to reduce and prevent human rights abuses. We work through a number of international mechanisms, including supporting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. This enables business to continue to operate responsibly from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The UK's new Critical Minerals Strategy will be published this summer and will help secure the supply of critical minerals that are vital for the UK's economic growth and clean energy transition, including tin, tantalum and tungsten, whilst promoting responsible and transparent supply chains.

Armed Conflict: Gold
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Tuesday 15th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Swiss counterparts on preventing the international trade in conflict gold illicitly mined in Africa.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Switzerland is crucial to tackling the illicit gold trade as it is a key global gold refining centre, home to the largest gold refiners in the world, and one of the global leaders in implementing multilateral gold standards. The Foreign Secretary has engaged closely with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on tackling illicit financial flows and corruption globally, and will hold further discussions to develop areas for strengthened collaboration and partnership.

Armed Conflict: Gold
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Tuesday 15th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent conflict gold from entering UK supply chains.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The illicit gold trade fuels corruption and conflict, undermining the rule of law and entrenching human rights abuses such as child labour. Russia uses the illicit gold trade to launder money and evade sanctions, in doing so bolstering Putin's war efforts. The UK has sanctioned Russian gold and targeted illicit gold networks abroad, including through further sanctions in December 2024. The UK works with the London Bullion Market Association and World Gold Council to support responsible sourcing of gold and to build resilience to illicit gold flows. The London Bullion Market Association implements the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) industry-leading Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas to ensure proper risk identification and mitigation for conflict gold.

MP Financial Interests
4th August 2025 Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) 4. Visits outside the UK International visit to Tanzania between 21 June 2025 and 27 June 2025 Source
4th August 2025 Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP Kirsty Hewens - £750.00 Source

Early Day Motions Signed
Wednesday 10th September Monica Harding signed this EDM on Thursday 11th September 2025 Dame Annette Brooke 29 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Dame Annette Brooke, Privy Counsellor, former hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Deputy Leader of Poole Borough Council, Liberal Democrat Group Leader and Mayor of Poole, and expresses deep sadness at her death on 30 August 2025; commends Annette’s …
Wednesday 10th September Monica Harding signed this EDM on Thursday 11th September 2025 Neurodivergent children at school 23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern that, despite the hard work of teaching staff, too many neurodivergent children are not having their needs properly identified at school, potentially making learning inaccessible; acknowledges the personal effort of many teachers to make their classroom accessible, and that teaching staff require greater support; …
Tuesday 9th September Monica Harding signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th September 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to Mines Advisory Group 15 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House warmly congratulates the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on being awarded the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, the world’s largest annual humanitarian award; notes that MAG is only the fourth British organisation to receive this honour; recognises the extraordinary work MAG carries out to remove landmines and …
Monday 8th September Monica Harding signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th September 2025 Mental health care in Gaza 30 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses its concern regarding the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, including the deeply alarming lack of access to mental health services; recognises the enormous importance in ensuring that everyone around the globe has access to high-quality mental health care; notes the destruction of the sole …
Monday 8th September Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th September 2025 Final delivery plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the …
Monday 1st September Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th September 2025 Plastic in chewing gum 38 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting plastic; further notes that chewing gum is a significant …
Monday 1st September Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Humanitarian situation in Gaza 51 signatures (Most recent: 10 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That, given the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, the ongoing captivity of hostages by Hamas, and the planned expansion of the Israeli military's operations into Gaza City, an humble Address be presented to His Majesty that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid …
Wednesday 30th October Monica Harding signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication shortages 49 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage and intermittent availability of ADHD medications such as concerta XL; notes the symptoms those with ADHD exhibit, such as difficulty focusing and acting without thinking, as well as the impacts of these on the daily functioning of individuals; further notes the …
Friday 11th July Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th July 2025 Reform of the special educational needs and disabilities system 55 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with deep concern the persistent crisis in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, following years of neglect; welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement of the urgent need for reform; further notes the widespread anxiety among parents, carers and professionals that forthcoming changes may undermine the rights …
Tuesday 1st July Monica Harding signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th July 2025 Tackling food waste 36 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes with concern that the UK wastes around 9.52 million tonnes of food each year, including 6.4 million tonnes of edible surplus which is enough to feed nearly 14 million people annually; expresses concern that only 30% of large food and drink businesses are measuring and reporting …
Tuesday 1st July Monica Harding signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th July 2025 Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals 78 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissioning a truly independent review of the Loan Charge, Ministers announced a highly restricted review, conducted by a former Assistant Director of HMRC, Ray McCann, only looking at settlement terms; expresses …
Wednesday 18th June Monica Harding signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th July 2025 UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace; believes that …
Friday 20th June Monica Harding signed this EDM on Monday 7th July 2025 Local authority funding 40 signatures (Most recent: 10 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House is deeply concerned by the crisis in local government funding and the findings of the Thirty-First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024–25 on Local Government Financial Sustainability, published on 18 June 2025, and the estimate that local authority deficits will reach between £2.9bn …
Wednesday 18th June Monica Harding signed this EDM on Monday 7th July 2025 Democracy in Hong Kong 34 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes this country 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; further condemns the CCP’s efforts to intimidate Hong Kongers living abroad who are critical of the …

Monica Harding mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Humanitarian Situation in Sudan 58 speeches (13,340 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Steve Race (Lab - Exeter) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding), I opened a photographic exhibition in Parliament on why - Link to Speech 2: Catherine West (Lab - Hornsey and Friern Barnet) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding).In May, during her visit to the Sudan-Chad border, Minister - Link to Speech
Rare Cancers Bill 61 speeches (18,078 words) Report stage Friday 11th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Amanda Hack (Lab - North West Leicestershire) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding) mentioned the previous debate; I had the pleasure of sitting - Link to Speech

Parliamentary Debates

Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
58 speeches (13,340 words)
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Westminster Hall
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Mentions:
1: Steve Race (Lab - Exeter) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding), I opened a photographic exhibition in Parliament on why - Link to Speech
2: Catherine West (Lab - Hornsey and Friern Barnet) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding).In May, during her visit to the Sudan-Chad border, Minister - Link to Speech

Rare Cancers Bill
61 speeches (18,078 words)
Report stage
Friday 11th July 2025 - Commons Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care

Mentions:
1: Amanda Hack (Lab - North West Leicestershire) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding) mentioned the previous debate; I had the pleasure of sitting - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law;
Tuesday 15th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department of Health and Social Care, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Department of Health and Social Care International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law;
Tuesday 15th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Pandemic Fund, Government of Nigeria, and World Health Organisation (WHO) International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law;
Wednesday 9th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Department of Business and Trade, Cabinet Office, Department for Business and Trade, and Cabinet Office UK economic security - Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls Found: International Development Committee member present: Monica Harding.

Parliamentary Research
Humanitarian situation in Sudan - CDP-2025-0167 Jul. 17 2025 Found: Debate Pack, Humanitarian situation in Sudan EDM 381 (session 2024 -25) 11 November 2024 Monica Harding

Bill Documents
Sep. 01 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 1 September 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding Zöe Franklin .
Sep. 01 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 1 September 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding Zöe Franklin .
Jul. 23 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 23 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding Zöe Franklin .
Jul. 23 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 23 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding Zöe Franklin .
Jul. 22 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 22 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding Zöe Franklin .
Jul. 22 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 22 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding Zöe Franklin .
Jul. 21 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 21 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 21 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 21 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 18 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 18 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 18 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 18 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 16 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 16 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 16 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 16 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 15 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 15 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 15 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 15 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 11 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 11 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 11 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 11 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 09 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 9 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC15 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 09 2025 Notices of Amendments as at 9 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Mr Paul Kohler Monica Harding .
Jul. 09 2025 Committee of the whole House Amendments as at 9 July 2025 - large print Universal Credit Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: Bennett Bell Ribeiro-Addy Ellie Chowns John Milne Daisy Cooper Siân Berry Adrian Ramsay Monica Harding
Jul. 09 2025 Committee of the whole House Proceedings as at 9 July 2025 Universal Credit Act 2025 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Bennett Bell Ribeiro-Addy Ellie Chowns John Milne Daisy Cooper Siân Berry Adrian Ramsay Monica Harding
Jul. 09 2025 Committee of the whole House Amendments as at as at 9 July 2025 Universal Credit Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: Bennett Bell Ribeiro-Addy Ellie Chowns John Milne Daisy Cooper Siân Berry Adrian Ramsay Monica Harding
Jul. 08 2025 Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 8 July 2025 - large print Football Governance Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Max Wilkinson Monica Harding .
Jul. 08 2025 Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 8 July 2025 Football Governance Act 2025 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Max Wilkinson Monica Harding .
Jul. 08 2025 Report Stage Proceedings as at 8 July 2025 Football Governance Act 2025 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: REPORT STAGE Tuesday 8 July 2025 4 Not called_NC7 Max Wilkinson Monica Harding .

Monica Harding - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 15th July 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Global Health Challenges and the UK At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Priya Basu - Executive Head at Pandemic Fund Dr Ayoade Alakija - Ministerial Global Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance at Government of Nigeria, Board Chair at FIND, and Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator at World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Kalipso Chalkidou - Director of Health Financing and Economics at World Health Organisation (WHO) At 3:00pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office David Whineray - Director of Global Health at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Ashley Dalton MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention at Department of Health and Social Care Anna Wechsberg - International Director at Department of Health and Social Care View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 16th September 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Aid for community-led energy At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Steven Hunt - Senior Energy Innovation Advisor, Research and Evidence Directorate at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Chris Taylor - Deputy Director for Clean Transitions, Energy, Climate & Environment Directorate at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 14th October 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Women, peace and security View calendar - Add to calendar

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to Democracy and humanitarian support for Myanmar - 18 June 2025 International Development Committee
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to Democracy and humanitarian support for Myanmar - 1 July 2025 International Development Committee
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Chair of British International Investment relating to the DFI Transparency Index - 2 July 2025 International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Birmingham WPS0021 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Birmingham, SEREDA Research Project WPS0026 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - The Open University, and University of Manchester WPS0033 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - MAG (Mines Advisory Group) WPS0031 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Manchester WPS0034 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Manchester WPS0035 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Women for Women International WPS0032 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Open Doors UK & Ireland WPS0036 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Queen Mary University of London WPS0037 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Women’s Spaces Consortium WPS0040 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - CARE International UK WPS0038 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Women’s Policy Group NI WPS0029 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Age International WPS0027 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Ulster University WPS0028 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Conciliation Resources WPS0030 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Sharon Burke WPS0012 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) WPS0019 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Gender Action for Peace and Security WPS0014 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Northampton, University of Northampton, University of Northampton, YORK ST. JOHN UNIVERSITY, and YORK ST. JOHN UNIVERSITY WPS0013 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office WPS0015 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Westminster Foundation for Democracy WPS0024 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Newcastle University, Women's Resource and Development Agency, Newcastle University, Women's Platform, Queen's University, Bellfast, Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS), and Durham University WPS0006 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Malaria No More UK WPS0017 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Sheffield WPS0003 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Durham University WPS0004 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Frontline Youth Network WPS0010 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep) WPS0018 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Essex, University of Essex, and Action on Armed Violence WPS0002 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Newcastle University WPS0005 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Coventry University, Coventry University, Coventry University, and Coventry University WPS0001 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Lincoln WPS0009 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - ActionAid UK WPS0007 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Westminster WPS0008 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - United Against Malnutrition and Hunger WPS0016 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - City St George's University of London, and University College London WPS0022 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Kvinna till Kvinna (South Caucasus and Eastern Europe) WPS0025 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - World Vision UK WPS0011 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - City St Georges’ University of London, University of Bristol, and City St Georges’ University of London WPS0023 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - MAG (Mines Advisory Group) WPS0031 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - The Open University, and University of Manchester WPS0033 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Institute for Research into Superdiversity, University of Birmingham WPS0026 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Women for Women International WPS0032 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Manchester WPS0034 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - University of Manchester WPS0035 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Women’s Spaces Consortium WPS0040 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - CARE International UK WPS0038 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Conciliation Resources WPS0030 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Queen Mary University of London WPS0037 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Ulster University WPS0028 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Written Evidence - Age International WPS0027 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean relating to the UK’s provision of a loan guarantee for World Bank lending to Egypt - 15 July 2025 International Development Committee
Tuesday 15th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to the GAVI replenishment - 14 July 2025 International Development Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office International Development Committee
Tuesday 15th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department of Health and Social Care, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Department of Health and Social Care International Development Committee
Tuesday 15th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Pandemic Fund, Government of Nigeria, and World Health Organisation (WHO) International Development Committee
Friday 18th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to Political Repression and UK Engagement in Tunisia - 10 July 2025 International Development Committee
Friday 18th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to Political Repression and UK Engagement in Tunisia - 23 June 2025 International Development Committee
Monday 21st July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade relating to the exemption of F-35 components from suspended arms exports to Israel - 16 July 2025 International Development Committee
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Written Evidence - Department of Health and Social Care GHC0001 - Global Health Challenges and the UK International Development Committee
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and Caribbean relating to the FCDO’s 2025/26 ODA programme allocations - 22 July 2025 International Development Committee
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Written Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office DWF0002 - The development work of the FCDO International Development Committee
Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Attendance statistics - Members' attendance 2024–25 (International Development Committee), as of 23 July 2025 International Development Committee
Friday 5th September 2025 Special Report - 5th Special Report - Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid: Government Response International Development Committee
Friday 5th September 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Foreign Secretary relating to the exemption of F-35 components from suspended arms exports to Israel - 12 August 2025 International Development Committee
Friday 5th September 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to the exemption of F-35 components from suspended arms exports to Israel - 1 September 2025 International Development Committee
Friday 5th September 2025 Special Report - Large Print – 5th Special Report – Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid: Government Response International Development Committee
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes of the International Development Committee in Session 2024-25 (as of 22 July 2025) International Development Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
17 Jul 2025 The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria International Development Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions Nigeria was the sixth largest recipient of UK Official Development Assistance in 2023 with over £100m allocated. This was a reduction from third place in 2022 when it received £110m. As of 2024, Nigeria had by far the largest population in Africa and one of the highest population growth rates. Nigeria is the fourth largest economy in Africa and has a diaspora numbering hundreds of thousands living in the UK. Despite its economic growth and young population, the country continues to face development challenges. Its economy is heavily dependent on oil, and it faces security challenges from insurgencies and terrorist groups. Simmering ethnic and religious tensions, wealth disparities, a brain drain of talent to higher income countries, and vulnerability to climate change are just some of the issues which confront federal and state governments. The current and previous UK governments have mentioned Nigeria in several key policy statements, describing it as a “rising power” with which the UK should “deepen investment ties and work together”. The Foreign Secretary has emphasised his desire for a relationship with Africa that prioritises “partnership not paternalism”. Despite this intention, there are still many questions unanswered about what the UK’s policy regarding its development partnership with Nigeria will look like: where its priorities will lie; how it will work with Nigerian Government and society to help tackle the challenges; how it will support a transition away from fossil fuels. This new inquiry will explore remaining questions over the UK’s development relationship with Nigeria. These could include how the UK can help support Nigeria to develop governance and tackle corruption, how UK investment could help Nigeria transition away from fossil fuels, and how the UK can work with civil society to promote peace in the Sahel. Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC

Select Committee Inquiry

17 Jul 2025
The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria
International Development Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

Nigeria was the sixth largest recipient of UK Official Development Assistance in 2023 with over £100m allocated. This was a reduction from third place in 2022 when it received £110m. As of 2024, Nigeria had by far the largest population in Africa and one of the highest population growth rates. Nigeria is the fourth largest economy in Africa and has a diaspora numbering hundreds of thousands living in the UK.

Despite its economic growth and young population, the country continues to face development challenges. Its economy is heavily dependent on oil, and it faces security challenges from insurgencies and terrorist groups. Simmering ethnic and religious tensions, wealth disparities, a brain drain of talent to higher income countries, and vulnerability to climate change are just some of the issues which confront federal and state governments.

The current and previous UK governments have mentioned Nigeria in several key policy statements, describing it as a “rising power” with which the UK should “deepen investment ties and work together”. The Foreign Secretary has emphasised his desire for a relationship with Africa that prioritises “partnership not paternalism”. Despite this intention, there are still many questions unanswered about what the UK’s policy regarding its development partnership with Nigeria will look like: where its priorities will lie; how it will work with Nigerian Government and society to help tackle the challenges; how it will support a transition away from fossil fuels.

This new inquiry will explore remaining questions over the UK’s development relationship with Nigeria. These could include how the UK can help support Nigeria to develop governance and tackle corruption, how UK investment could help Nigeria transition away from fossil fuels, and how the UK can work with civil society to promote peace in the Sahel.

Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC