Information between 20th April 2026 - 30th May 2026
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Wednesday 29th April 2026 11 a.m. Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Government support for agriculture View calendar - Add to calendar |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 158 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 156 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 159 |
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20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 61 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 176 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 164 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 171 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 167 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408 |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Defence Readiness
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (63 words) Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Banking Hubs
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (90 words) Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (137 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Energy Security
Richard Foord contributed 3 speeches (874 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (111 words) Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Justice |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Agriculture: Government Support
Richard Foord contributed 9 speeches (1,589 words) Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response Update
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (144 words) Monday 27th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (60 words) Thursday 23rd April 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (65 words) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Car Insurance Industry: Fraud
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (829 words) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury |
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Richard Foord speeches from: Security Vetting
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (32 words) Monday 20th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Saudi Arabia: Capital Punishment and Human Rights
Asked by: Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth) Monday 27th April 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will (a) publicly condemn the (i) human rights situation and (ii) use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia and (b) make representations to her Saudi counterpart on (A) those issues and (B) instances of under-18s being given the death penalty. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 11 December 2025 in response to Question 97116. The UK continues to oppose the use of capital punishment in all circumstances. |
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Tuesday 2nd June Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme 36 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House commemorates the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 2026; remembers all those who fought and lost their lives during one of the most significant and tragic battles of the First World War; recognises the immense contribution and sacrifice made by soldiers from … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Public health campaign on the dangers of swimming in open water 20 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) That this House notes with deep sadness the recent deaths of young people and others in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds and other open water during the recent period of hot weather; extends its condolences to the families, friends and communities affected by these tragedies; recognises the particular dangers posed by … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Fruit and vegetable aid scheme 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the fruit and vegetable aid scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of the Water White Paper; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild public trust, improve environmental outcomes and ensure fair and resilient management of essential water … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared with the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that this … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association has reported a 10% increase in long-term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; notes that consenting the development of thousands of green fields … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern regarding the significant downturn of the farmgate milk price at a point where the cost of production is increasing; recognises the challenges to farmers unless the cost of production can be reduced; further recognises that the milk price drop follows an unprecedented dry summer causing … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the sharp increase in the price of red diesel, which as of April 2026 has risen to 123.7p per litre, representing a 79% increase from its 2025 average price of 69p per litre; acknowledges that this increase has coincided with a rise in the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Introduction of reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern about the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognises the Government’s decision to increase … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House commends and is humbled by the bravery displayed by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians as they defend their country against Vladimir Putin’s invasion, now into its fifth year; recognises that Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and that only the Ukrainian people have the right to determine their country’s future; … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes the UK 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; notes with grave concern that, according to the Political Prisoner Database, there are reportedly over 1,600 … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and avoid the … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading energy source in the first half of 2025; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular was key … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes the publication of the Warm Homes Plan in January 2026 was a welcome step after long delays from the Government; condemns that delays meant vulnerable households were left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25, and again for winter … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative Government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to environmental land management schemes, increases in input costs, … |
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Tuesday 19th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Rough sleeping, homelessness prevention and long-term housing support 29 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the findings of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's rough sleeping inquiry, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following … |
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Tuesday 19th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Local government and social care 31 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 25 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 28 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming 29 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be maintained, the deal … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Fracking moratorium and onshore fossil fuel exploration 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to the fracking moratorium, but expresses concern that current legislation defines hydraulic fracturing only by high fluid volume thresholds, excluding lower-volume techniques such as proppant squeeze which have previously caused seismic events, including at Preston New Road in Lancashire; notes that such … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Climate Change Committee's seventh Carbon Budget 24 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s seventh carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with deep concern breaches of international humanitarian law by the Israeli Government in Palestine; expresses its grave concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit war crimes, particularly in Gaza; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of arms … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by Donald Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and the rest of Europe, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the country’s armed forces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine 50 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with alarm the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians are still in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe following the Israeli Government’s military campaign, and Hamas’ reassertion of control; condemns increasing illegal settler expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, together … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and national park authorities the powers to enforce the future home standard for all new homes; calls for all … |
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Monday 18th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 State of our Beaches report 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the publication of the Marine Conservation Society’s annual State of our Beaches report; thanks the thousands of volunteers whose efforts removed over 600,000 litter items from our beaches, of which 26,592 items were removed from the coasts of Devon and Cornwall; notes with concern that single-use … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Proportional Representation for UK Elections 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House celebrates the hard work of candidates who stood for election on 7th May; congratulates those who succeeded in their bid for election; notes that the representation of parties on Councils across the UK does not reflect the vote share each party will have received; recognises that these … |
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Thursday 14th May Richard Foord signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th May 2026 85 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the disruption experienced by British travellers following the full rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System on 10 April 2026; regrets that, despite repeated Government assurances that UK citizens would be able to “sail through” European borders, Ministers failed to secure widespread e-gate access … |
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Wednesday 13th May Richard Foord signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 A UK-EU customs union to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis 45 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that trade barriers arising from the previous Government's failed Brexit deal with Europe continue to drive up costs, increase bureaucracy and weaken competitiveness for British businesses and consumers, contributing to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis across the country; expresses alarm that small and medium-sized … |
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22 Apr 2026, 12:26 p.m. - House of Commons " Richard Foord thank you, Mr. Speaker. Leaders can delegate responsibility, but we cannot. Delegate accountability. Lord Carrington learned this in the Army " Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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20 Apr 2026, 5:10 p.m. - House of Commons "issue for all of our constituents up and down the country. Richard Foord thank. " Sean Woodcock MP (Banbury, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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19 May 2026, 12:58 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Richard Foord. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Olly Robbins appeared before the Foreign Affairs " Kim Johnson MP (Liverpool Riverside, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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19 May 2026, 4:15 p.m. - House of Commons " Richard Foord thank you, Madam Speaker. Last week in the in the Gracious Speech, the government Gracious Speech, the government pledged to introduce a new Representation of the People Bill. Now, constitutional issues like the " Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Energy Security
271 speeches (44,657 words) Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Mentions: 1: Nadia Whittome (Lab - Nottingham East) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) has just said about first past the post and proportional - Link to Speech 2: Andrew Bowie (Con - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord), who seemed to suggest that we are all here because of - Link to Speech 3: Michael Shanks (Lab - Rutherglen) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord). - Link to Speech |
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Agriculture: Government Support
36 speeches (4,498 words) Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Karl Turner (Ind - Kingston upon Hull East) Richard Foord will move the motion. I will then call the Minster to respond. - Link to Speech 2: Angela Eagle (Lab - Wallasey) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord)—and his crew, I have to say, after that performance—on - Link to Speech |
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Car Insurance Industry: Fraud
21 speeches (7,977 words) Wednesday 22nd April 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Helen Morgan (LD - North Shropshire) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) for being here to respond to the debate. - Link to Speech 2: Lucy Rigby (Lab - Northampton North) Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord).Car insurance is not a luxury; it is a legal requirement - Link to Speech 3: Helen Morgan (LD - North Shropshire) Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) highlighted some of the issues around subcontractors - Link to Speech |
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Friday 22nd May 2026
Attendance statistics - Members' attendance 2024–26 (Foreign Affairs Committee) Foreign Affairs Committee Found: of 75 (85.3%) Dan Carden (Labour, Liverpool Walton) (added 21 Oct 2024) 47 of 75 (62.7%) Richard Foord |
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Thursday 21st May 2026
Special Report - 1st Special Report - From a Common Understanding to Common Ground: Building a UK-EU Strategic Partnership fit for the future: Government Response Foreign Affairs Committee Found: Aphra Brandreth (Conservative; Chester South and Eddisbury) Dan Carden (Labour; Liverpool Walton) Richard Foord |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Morgan McSweeney Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Dan Carden; Richard Foord |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Dan Carden; Richard Foord |
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Tuesday 21st April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Dan Carden; Richard Foord |
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Tuesday 21st April 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee Found: present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Dan Carden; Richard Foord |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026 8:30 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office At 9:00am: Oral evidence Sir Philip Barton GCMG OBE - Former Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office At 11:00am: Oral evidence Morgan McSweeney - Former Downing Street Chief of Staff View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 23rd April 2026 9 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office At 9:30am: Oral evidence Catherine Little CB - Chief Operating Officer at Civil Service, and Permanent Secretary at Cabinet Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 2nd June 2026 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 9th June 2026 10:30 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Integrated Security Fund At 11:00am: Oral evidence Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL - former Director General at Security Service (MI5), and Chair at The HALO Trust The Rt Hon. Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale - former Special Representative for Peace Building Dr Kate Ferguson - Co-executive Director and Head of Policy and Research at Protection Approaches Olivia O’Sullivan - Director UK in the World Programme at Chatham House View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 16th June 2026 10 a.m. Foreign Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |