Information between 4th January 2026 - 23rd February 2026
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7 Jan 2026 - Jury Trials - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson 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 - 182 Noes - 290 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson 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 - 348 Noes - 167 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson 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 - 181 Noes - 335 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson 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 - 172 Noes - 334 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson 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 - 344 Noes - 173 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 351 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 331 |
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14 Jan 2026 - Public Order - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson 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 - 301 Noes - 110 |
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11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Sarah Gibson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107 |
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Sarah Gibson speeches from: Consumer Energy Bills: Government Support
Sarah Gibson contributed 2 speeches (289 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Sarah Gibson speeches from: Water (Special Measures) Act 2025: Enforcement
Sarah Gibson contributed 1 speech (128 words) Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Nuclear Power: Environment Protection
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the impact of recommendations 11,12 and 19 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 on progress towards achieving the Government’s nature recovery targets set under the Environment Act 2021. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) We will present a full government response and implementation plan soon, taking account of our national security considerations, and planning, environmental and court processes. |
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Mental Health Services: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the use of AI-based mental health tools in the NHS; and what plans he has to consult on the use of these tools. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department recognises the potential of artificial intelligence-based tools to support mental health services in the National Health Service. Recent discussions have focused on ensuring that these technologies meet safety, ethical, and clinical standards. We are working with NHS England, regulators such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and other partners to develop robust evaluation frameworks. Plans include consultation with clinicians, patient groups, and industry to ensure transparency and public confidence. Any adoption will comply with NHS standards and data protection requirements. |
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Mental Health Services: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions his Department has had on the use of AI-based mental health tools in the NHS; and whether he plans to consult relevant stakeholders on the use of such tools. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department recognises the potential of artificial intelligence-based tools to support mental health services in the National Health Service. Recent discussions have focused on ensuring that these technologies meet safety, ethical, and clinical standards. We are working with NHS England, regulators such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and other partners to develop robust evaluation frameworks. Plans include consultation with clinicians, patient groups, and industry to ensure transparency and public confidence. Any adoption will comply with NHS standards and data protection requirements. |
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Energy Company Obligation: Audit
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish the independent audit reports commissioned on ECO4 delivery in 2025–26. Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Department for Net Zero and Energy Security commissioned independent audit reports on ECO4 delivery. The results of this audit programme are available on the Government website: Solid wall insulation installed under ECO4 and GBIS: Statistical audit results - GOV.UK
We are unable to publish individual household reports as this would contravene GDPR requirements |
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Energy: Infrastructure
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the National Energy System Operator on the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The methodology for the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) was formally approved in May 2025 by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, together with Ofgem. As announced by NESO, the final SSEP will now be delivered in Autumn 2027, with pathway options submitted for decision by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in summer 2026. |
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Energy: Infrastructure
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment has he made of the potential merits of NESO introducing interim guidance that bridges the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and the delayed Strategic Spatial Energy Plan. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is committed to delivering the joined up, strategic energy planning needed for Great Britain to support economic growth, deliver a secure energy system and pave the way to a sustainable energy future. The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan gives a clear direction for our power system strategy for both 2030 and beyond, forming the basis for NESO's reformed connections queue out to both 2030 and 2035. NESO have now delivered clear queue outcomes to developers. At present, Government does not consider it necessary to produce any interim guidance. |
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Hydrogen: Manufacturing Industries
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Thursday 29th January 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to encourage investment into the UK hydrogen technology manufacturing sector. Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Industrial Strategy set out our public finance offer to crowd private investment into clean energy industries, including our hydrogen economy. This includes: £1bn Clean Energy supply chain fund; £5.8bn for the National Wealth Fund to invest this Parliament in clean industries; and a £4bn British Business Bank Growth Capital scale and start up financing package. The proposed British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs for manufacturing supply chains in priority clean energy sectors such as hydrogen, making the UK an even more competitive place to invest. My officials work with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to showcase investment opportunities and our world-class hydrogen sector capability. |
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Hydrogen: Research
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support investment into research and development across the hydrogen technology manufacturing sector. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Since 2020, Innovate UK, which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has awarded more than £405 million in hydrogen related R&D funding to support technology development, strengthen supply chains, advance hydrogen production, and to enable its use across the transport, energy, and industrial sectors. The Industrial Strategy set out the government’s approach to attract private investment into clean energy industries, including our hydrogen economy (including the £1 billion Clean Energy supply chain fund), £5.8 billion for the National Wealth Fund to invest in clean industries, and a £4 billion British Business Bank Growth Capital scale and start-up financing package. The proposed British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will also reduce electricity costs for manufacturing supply chains in priority clean energy sectors such as hydrogen. |
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Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing Industries
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that UK hydrogen and fuel cell technology manufacturers benefit from the comprehensive Public Financial Institution offer set out in the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The UK is well placed to be a global leader in hydrogen deployment and supply chains, with significant export market potential for UK manufacturers. The Clean Energy Industries Plan (CEI) sets out a comprehensive Public Finance Institution offer to crowd private investment into sustainable supply chains in the UK and we will ensure hydrogen benefits from this. The offer includes:
DESNZ is collaborating with the public finance institutions to align these offers with the needs of hydrogen and fuel cell manufacturers. |
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Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing Industries
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding will be allocated to the UK hydrogen and fuel cell technology manufacturing sector through the Great British Energy £1 billion ‘Energy: Engineered in the UK’ supply chain fund. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Energy, Engineered in the UK (EEUK) is GBE’s flagship supply chain investment programme, delivering £1 billion of funding to increase UK manufacturing capacity, drive down technology costs, and create and support jobs across the UK.
Aside from the £300m Offshore Wind and Networks fund, funding under EEUK has not been pre-allocated to specific technologies or sectors. GBE will deploy the funding strategically, as aligned with its Strategic Plan and the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, working with industry and the wider energy ecosystem to identify where public investment can best unlock UK capability and crowd in private capital. GBE is currently engaging with companies in various clean energy sectors, including the hydrogen supply chain, to explore potential interventions under EEUK. |
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Carbon Emissions: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Asked by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) Monday 2nd February 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential for UK hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to contribute to the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors such as (a) heavy machinery and (b) heavy transport. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government expects hydrogen to play a role in decarbonising applications where there are limited alternatives such as maritime, aviation, and off-road machinery. This includes through use as a fuel directly, in a fuel cell, and to produce other low-carbon fuels such as ammonia, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Government plans to publish a renewed Hydrogen Strategy in early 2026 to sharpen our priorities, deepen industry collaboration, and unlock the full potential of hydrogen over the next decade.
The Department has long supported the research, development, and deployment of hydrogen‑powered transport, including through ensuring hydrogen is eligible for support under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate, through the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator, the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions, and the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas programme. |
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Monday 2nd February 16 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House supports the Protect Where We Play campaign; notes the concerns raised by the Wiltshire Football Association and grassroots sports organisations across Wiltshire, including in Chippenham, regarding the Government’s proposals to weaken planning protections for playing fields; further notes that the proposed removal of Sport England as a … |
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Monday 2nd February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 56 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked … |
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Monday 26th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the thousands of migrants currently working on Health and Care Worker visas, most notably those classified as medium-skilled workers, who, following new Government reforms, will not be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain for a further fifteen years, despite having been promised … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 74 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Tuesday 10th February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 34 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House believes that Buckingham Palace should publish all papers and electronic communications that contain reference to the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. |
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Monday 9th February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Refugee homelessness and the asylum move-on period 25 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes with concern reports that the number of refugee households in England who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has increased fivefold in four years, rising from 3,560 in 2021-22 to 19,310 in 2024-25; further notes evidence from charities and local authorities that this rise is … |
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Thursday 12th February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Review of the student loan system 46 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Monday 23rd February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme 40 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of communities across the country, including in Newton … |
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Wednesday 25th February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Dual nationals without British passports 30 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; … |
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Thursday 15th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates the outstanding charitable efforts of Dexter Holton, a 9 year old boy from Melksham; commends his compassion and civic responsibility through voluntary fundraising and donations; notes that he has donated food, gifts and toys to the Salvation Army in support of families and other children experiencing … |
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Monday 7th July Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Protections for the welfare of wild animals in tourism 36 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House is concerned about the extreme suffering inflicted on many wild animals exploited in the tourism industry, which are frequently subjected to cruel and unnecessary so-called training techniques, often involving beatings, stabbings and other physical punishments, coercive control, conditioned unnatural behaviours, harmful captive environments in which animals may … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Right to object to data being used in online direct marketing 31 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House welcomes the outcome of Tanya O’Carroll’s legal challenge against Meta, which secured a commitment from the company to stop using her personal data for direct marketing, based on her legal right to object under the UK General Data Protection Regulation; notes that this right gives individuals the … |
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Wednesday 12th November Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates the Holt Crafters, a group of volunteers from the village of Holt, Wiltshire for their work knitting and crocheting poppies to be made into a cascade at St Katharine's Church tower and displayed around the village; recognises the skill and commitment it took to do this; … |
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Tuesday 6th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement. |
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Tuesday 20th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 45 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Monday 26th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands 56 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House condemns the grindadráp (Grind) in the Faroe Islands, where pods of dolphins are driven into bays by small boats and slaughtered by hand; notes with concern that more than 1,000 cetaceans were killed in 2025, including juveniles and pregnant females; further notes that this practice is largely … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates Peter Quinney for winning two gold medals at an adult trampolining championship at the age of 91; commends the effort he has put in with his fellow competitors to win these awards; congratulates him for returning to the sport after over 40 years, being British trampolining … |
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Thursday 5th February Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Public inquiry into Epstein links 89 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House stands with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims whose relentless courage and pursuit of justice has led to the publication of the Epstein files; notes with concern the number of British public figures included in these files; recognises that child sexual abuse on this scale is likely to have involved … |
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Tuesday 6th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd February 2026 73 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their … |
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Wednesday 14th January Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd February 2026 53 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the … |
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Thursday 18th December Sarah Gibson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th January 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 66 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 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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Monday 27th October Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 Buying community energy locally 113 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central) That this House recognises the many social, economic and environmental benefits that community energy schemes create; notes that the number of such schemes would grow greatly if they were enabled to sell their clean power directly to households and businesses in their communities; welcomes the Minister for Energy Security and … |
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Wednesday 17th December Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s legal obligations apply not only … |
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Thursday 18th December Sarah Gibson signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the nation-wide failures by Evri deliveries, which have caused distress and frustration for many, particularly at this time of year; acknowledges the volume of complaints across the country, including incidents where customers’ parcels were dumped with no attempt at delivery; notes that in September … |
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Thursday 18th December Sarah Gibson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th January 2026 10th anniversary of Boxing Day floods 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Boxing Day floods and the devastation caused by Storm Desmond and Storm Eva; recalls the 453 residential and 174 commercial properties that flooded in York alongside the failure of the Foss Barrier causing personal trauma to those effected and significant … |
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Thursday 18th December Sarah Gibson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th January 2026 50th anniversary of Central Church Torquay 10 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Central Church in Torquay; notes that the foundation stone was laid in June 1975 and the building opened in September of that year; recognises the church’s distinctive white structure and its three crosses, a well-known and much-discussed feature of Torbay’s skyline; further … |
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12 Feb 2026, 1:05 p.m. - House of Commons "as chair of the the Healthy Homes and Buildings and the this issue, this very critical issue is critical to us and and Sarah Gibson " Jim Shannon MP (Strangford, Democratic Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Consumer Energy Bills: Government Support
19 speeches (4,836 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Mentions: 1: Martin McCluskey (Lab - Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West) Member for Chippenham (Sarah Gibson) talked about the priority afforded to different measures. - Link to Speech |
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Monday 9th February 2026
Report - 4th Report – Housing Conditions in the Social Rented Sector Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: ; and Dr Okan Yilmaz (Lecturer, Swansea University) HCE0024 23 Generation Rent HCE0053 24 Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes for Session 2024-26 October 2024 to November 2025 Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: 032] Ericsson [HCE 035] Mineral Products Association [HCE 048] Independent Age [HCE 054] Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Office for Environmental Protection, Office for Environmental Protection, and Office for Environmental Protection Environmental Audit Committee Found: Perkins (Chair); Olivia Blake; Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Monday 12th January 2026
Special Report - 7th Special Report - Airport expansion and climate and nature targets: Government Response Environmental Audit Committee Found: Mid Derbyshire) Carla Denyer (Green Party; Bristol Central) Barry Gardiner (Labour; Brent West) Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Climate Change Committee, and Climate Change Committee The Seventh Carbon Budget - Environmental Audit Committee Found: Mr Toby Perkins; Olivia Blake; Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Leeds City Council, Behavioural Insights Team, and Department of Psychology, University of Bath The Seventh Carbon Budget - Environmental Audit Committee Found: Mr Toby Perkins; Olivia Blake; Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - Centre for Research into Sustainability, Royal Holloway, University of London, and Loughborough University The Environment in Focus - Environmental Audit Committee Found: present: Mr Toby Perkins (Chair); Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP UK), and Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP UK) The Environment in Focus - Environmental Audit Committee Found: present: Mr Toby Perkins (Chair); Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - Mums for Lungs, and The University of Southampton The Environment in Focus - Environmental Audit Committee Found: present: Mr Toby Perkins (Chair); Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - University College London The Environment in Focus - Environmental Audit Committee Found: present: Mr Toby Perkins (Chair); Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - The Peat-free Partnership, and The Woodland Trust The Environment in Focus - Environmental Audit Committee Found: present: Mr Toby Perkins (Chair); Julia Buckley; Jonathan Davies; Carla Denyer; Barry Gardiner; Sarah Gibson |
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Jan. 13 2026
Office for Environmental Protection Source Page: Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2024 to 2025 Document: (PDF) Policy paper Found: Written questions, answers and statements – Sarah Gibson Air Pollution. |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Revised Environmental Improvement Plan At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Richard Benwell - Chief Executive at Wildlife and Countryside Link Livi Elsmore - Senior Campaign Manager at Healthy Air Coalition Ruth Chambers OBE - Senior Fellow at Green Alliance At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Sally Hayns - CEO at CIEEM Martin Lines - CEO at Nature Friendly Farming Network Dianne Mitchell - Chief Environment Adviser at National Farmers Union (NFU) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Office for Environmental Protection Annual Evidence session At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dame Glenys Stacey DBE - Chair at Office for Environmental Protection Natalie Prosser - CEO at Office for Environmental Protection Dr Cathy Maguire - Head of Assessments at Office for Environmental Protection View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 14th January 2026 3 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 14th January 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Liz Parkes MBE - Deputy Director for Climate Change, Chemicals & Markets at Environment Agency Matt Womersley - Environment and Business Manager – Chemicals Regulatory Development at Environment Agency Richard Daniels - Divisional Director of Chemicals Regulation Division at Health and Safety Executive At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Emma Hardy MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Water and Flooding) at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Marc Casale - Deputy Director, Chemicals & International at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th February 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 25th February 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Peatlands: natural and environmental benefits and impacts At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Ms Sally Nex - Advocate at The Peat-free Partnership David Denny - Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer at Horticultural Trades Association Mr Andrew Gilruth - Chief Executive at Moorland Association At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Gabrielle Edwards - Deputy Director of Access, Landscape, Peatland and Soils at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Alan Law - Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, Natural England at Natural England Craig Rockliff - Head of Biodiversity Data, Nature Regulation & Peatland at Environment Agency View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th March 2026 1:30 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Environmental protection policies of DEFRA At 1:45pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP - Secretary of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sally Randall - Director General - Environment Group at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs David Hill - Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 2 p.m. Environmental Audit Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Ancient woodlands At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Keith Kirby - Visiting Researcher at University of Oxford Katharine Flach - Biodiversity Data Officer at Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre Nick Philips - Principal Policy Advocate for forestry at Woodland Trust At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Andrew Weatherall - Fellow at Institute of Chartered Foresters Ian Tubby - Head of Policy and Advice at Forestry Commission Steve Knight - independent forester & ecologist consultant at Confederation of Forest Industries - Confor View calendar - Add to calendar |
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20 Jan 2026
Air Pollution in England Environmental Audit Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions Air pollution is a serious threat to both public health and the natural environment. It has been linked to heart disease, strokes, cancer, asthma and impacts on lung development in children. Tens of thousands of lives are being shortened in the UK by air pollution, according to the Chair of the Environment Agency. Through the inquiry, MPs will also consider whether local authorities in England have the resources they need to monitor air quality and enforce existing rules. MPs may consider examples of best practice abroad, and what lessons these might have for policy in England. The new inquiry is the result of the Committee’s ‘The Environment in Focus’ exercise, which saw MPs hear pitches for their next inquiry from a range of academic experts and advocates. The winning pitch was given by Jemima Hartshorn, founder of campaign group Mums for Lungs and Dr Nat Easton, who researches air quality at the University of Southampton. Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and to find out how to submit written evidence through the Committee's online evidence submission portal. |
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27 Feb 2026
Risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK Environmental Audit Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 6 Apr 2026) Data centres are regarded by ministers as being central to UK economic growth and were designated critical national infrastructure (CNI) in September 2024, offering them more legal protections. But their electricity consumption is expected to quadruple by 2030, according to the National Energy System Operator, raising concerns about their sustainability In their new inquiry, MPs will explore how growing AI use might accelerate the need for data centres and whether planning authorities will take account of their impact on the environment. They will also consider how new technologies could minimise their environmental impact and what lessons the UK could learn from other countries. Amongst the issues the Environmental Audit Committee’s new inquiry will examine will be how much energy and water data centres are likely to use, and how this could impact the Government’s net zero goals. Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and to find out how to submit written evidence through the Committee's online evidence submission portal. |