Information between 9th June 2026 - 19th June 2026
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9 Jun 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 280 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 86 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 275 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 157 Noes - 287 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 274 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 94 Noes - 297 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 275 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 290 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 149 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 263 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 279 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 264 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 266 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 268 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 271 |
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8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 248 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 257 |
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8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 247 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 145 Noes - 251 |
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8 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 247 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 81 Noes - 266 |
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Steve Witherden speeches from: Railways Bill
Steve Witherden contributed 2 speeches (460 words) Report stageReport Stage Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Steve Witherden speeches from: Cuba: Humanitarian Situation
Steve Witherden contributed 1 speech (87 words) Monday 8th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Animal Products: Import Controls
Asked by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) Thursday 11th June 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will publish the list of species the Department considers to be of conservation concern under the proposed legislation to ban imports of hunting trophies; and how the Department developed its criteria. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) This Government is committed to delivering on its manifesto commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from species of conservation concern. Defra is continuing to engage with relevant stakeholders to help determine the most appropriate scope for a ban. Species of conservation concern are listed primarily on Appendices I and II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) based on the level of threat that international trade poses to their conservation status. |
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Monday 29th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Technology companies and crimes against Palestinians 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes growing calls to end contracts with companies such as Palantir, Cisco and Oracle which are supplying technology used by Israel in its crimes against Palestinians; further notes that such technologies for mass surveillance enable arbitrary arrest and rights abuses against Palestinians in detention, and that technologies … |
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Monday 29th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders (No. 2) 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes … |
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Wednesday 1st July Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Pet-inclusive homelessness and temporary accommodation 15 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House recognises that increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between accessing accommodation and keeping the pets that provide companionship, emotional support, stability and safety; notes that people choose to sleep rough, sofa surf or remain in unsafe circumstances rather than surrender their animals; acknowledges … |
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Wednesday 1st July Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House recognises Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, to be marked across the United Kingdom on 3 July 2026; notes that the day is held annually to raise awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases and to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of asbestos exposure; … |
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Monday 29th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2026 Release of Venezuela's gold reserves held at the Bank of England 27 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread loss of life and destruction, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, thousands more injured and displaced, and many tens of thousands of people missing; welcomes the Government's initial provision of … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves being experienced in the UK, as a result of man-made climate change; notes that surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that whereas the law specifies … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Your Party - Islington North) That this House affirms the right of the Saharawi people of Western Sahara to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions and international law; expresses concern at the continued occupation by Morocco and at the many human rights abuses documented; calls on the Government to use its position on the … |
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Wednesday 17th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 Public ownership of Thames Water 21 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House condemns the failed experiment of water privatisation, which has led to soaring bills, decades of poor service and the pollution of waterways; recognises the Government's objection to a £10 billion rescue proposal for Thames Water and its belief this would place an undue burden on consumers; notes … |
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Monday 1st June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 Enhertu for metastatic breast cancer patients 40 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign, … |
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Wednesday 13th May Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 Care for people with depression and bipolar disorder 34 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes that depression and bipolar disorder are major causes of disability, with substantial implications for patients' quality of life; further notes the impact of depression and bipolar on employment opportunities, the UK economy and the NHS; recognises that although innovative treatments exist, such as medication and neuromodulation … |
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Monday 22nd June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is concerned at the lagging inflationary impact arising from the US President's reckless conflict with Iran which experts will predict will see food prices escalate considerably over the coming months; welcomes the increasing political attention being paid to the need for action to protect communities from the … |
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Monday 8th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Parliament Education and Engagement Outreach Service 46 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House recognises the Parliamentary outreach service delivers in-person democratic engagement workshops to audiences in schools, colleges and adult community settings; acknowledges the work of the outreach team in engaging with disadvantaged and hard to reach audiences across the regions and nations of the UK; welcomes the outreach team’s … |
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Monday 8th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Communications blackout and human rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir 46 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses grave concern at reports of communications blackout, lockdown measures, mass arrests, and raids in Azad Jammu and Kashmir; condemns any excessive or unlawful use of force against peaceful protesters, and civil society representatives; notes with alarm the distress caused to British Kashmiris and others in the … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 85 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s continued refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decisions to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent … |
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Tuesday 9th June Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House warmly congratulates Tracy Thirlwall on her well earned retirement as Office Manager of the hon. Member for Leeds East's Constituency office after 11 successful years in that role; notes that her retirement comes after more than 4 decades of committed service for Leeds residents, firstly working in … |
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10 Jun 2026, 5:28 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Steve Witherden. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Bill is a necessary and long " Monica Harding MP (Esher and Walton, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Railways Bill
168 speeches (47,967 words) Report stageReport Stage Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport Mentions: 1: Navendu Mishra (Lab - Stockport) Friend the Member for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr (Steve Witherden). - Link to Speech 2: Keir Mather (Lab - Selby) Friend the Member for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr (Steve Witherden). - Link to Speech 3: Vikki Slade (LD - Mid Dorset and North Poole) Member for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr (Steve Witherden) but has, I believe, now been withdrawn. - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 23rd June 2026 1:45 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dr Clara Day - Executive Medical Director at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Nicola Prygodzicz - Chief Executive at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Pete Hopgood - Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Finance, Capital and Support Services at Powys Teaching Health Board At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Suzanne Rankin - Chief Executive at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Paul Mears - Chief Executive at Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board Abigail Harris - Chief Executive at Swansea Bay University Health Board Professor Philip Kloer - Chief Executive at Hywel dda University Health Board View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 24th June 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Juliet Brown - Chief Commissioner at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee Melanie Wilkey - Director of Commissioning for Specialised Services at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee Professor Iolo Doull - Medical Director at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 1st July 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Metal mine pollution in Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Laura Hughes - Public Policy Correspondent at Financial Times Professor Mark Macklin - Professor at University of Lincoln View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 8th July 2026 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The future of Policing in Wales At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dafydd Llywelyn - Police and Crime Commissioner at Dyfed Powys Jane Mudd - Police and Crime Commissioner at Gwent Andrew Dunbobbin - Police and Crime Commissioner at North Wales Emma Wools - Police and Crime Commissioner at South Wales View calendar - Add to calendar |
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30 Jun 2026
Wales' role in defending the UK Welsh Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 31 Aug 2026) Wales is home to a substantial and well matured defence manufacturing industry, spanning sectors including aerospace, defence-related electronics, drones, weapons, ammunition and land systems manufacturing (e.g. armoured fighting vehicles). The Welsh Government has estimated that Wales’ combined defence and aerospace sector directly employs 16,000 people, has a turnover of £3.7 billion and contributes approximately £1.5 billion in gross valued added (GVA) to the Welsh economy. The UK Government has committed to increasing defence spending to 3% of GDP in the next Parliament, with current projections showing an estimated spend of 2.68% of GDP by 2030. In line with its NATO allies, the UK has committed to reach 3.5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035. The UK Government has said that defence investment will create a 'ripple effect throughout the Welsh economy, supporting not only direct employment but also numerous supply chain businesses and local communities'. Our inquiry seeks to investigate how Wales can best benefit from rising government spending on defence, as well as to assess what contribution the defence manufacturing industry in Wales makes to the UK’s overall defence capabilities. We’re looking to answer four key strategic questions:
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