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Written Question
Tigray: Armed Conflict
Monday 2nd November 2026

Asked by: Sam Rushworth (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made a recent assessment of the risk to the Pretoria Agreement from renewed hostilities in Tigray; and what diplomatic steps his Department is taking to help protect displaced and other conflict-affected communities.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Government is deeply concerned by the renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia and the implications across the Horn of Africa. We have called on all parties to end hostilities, respect international humanitarian law, allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access, and return to dialogue under African Union-led mediation.

The principles of the Pretoria agreement are fundamental to sustainable peace in Tigray. Ministers and senior officials have engaged with all parties to call for restraint and de-escalation. We are also coordinating closely with the African Union, United Nations and international partners. We call on all parties to protect civilians, including women and girls, and comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. On 23 October, our Ambassador to Ethiopia publicly welcomed the stated intention of the new caretaker administration in Tigray to restore basic services and enable elections and said that delivering on these ambitions will help create the conditions for future stability.

Division Vote (Commons)
27 Oct 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Sam Rushworth (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 311 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 66
Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I thank my hon. Friend for the excellent job he is doing of speaking on behalf of our constituents. A constituent of mine, who wishes to remain anonymous, told me that he would today be receiving £20,000 a year had he invested his money elsewhere. He invested it where he …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Farmers in my constituency are concerned about the rising cost of fertiliser, which risks making them uncompetitive. On their behalf, can I ask the Minister whether she will engage with the Treasury to consider delaying the carbon border adjustment mechanism, and also do more to ensure we can develop domestic, …..."
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Written Question
Food Supply
Thursday 22nd October 2026

Asked by: Sam Rushworth (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help improve access to affordable food.

Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

This Government is committed to ensuring everyone can access healthy, affordable food. That is why I announced the Good Food Neighbourhoods programme last month. This £10 million fund will support those communities in greatest need, to access healthier, more affordable food – giving people the room to breathe on the cost of living.

Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland - View Vote Context
Sam Rushworth (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 281 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 345 Noes - 108
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Sam Rushworth (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 281 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 111
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Railways - View Vote Context
Sam Rushworth (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 281 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 345 Noes - 108
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2026 - Support for Farmers - View Vote Context
Sam Rushworth (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 278 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 279
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Oct 2026
Mineworkers’ Pension Schemes: Nottinghamshire

"I thank my hon. Friend for his excellent work. It was my privilege five years ago at Labour conference to second the National Union of Mineworkers’ motion on this matter. Five years on, many of the miners I represent are still waiting to see some of these things come to …..."
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