Deirdre Costigan
MP for Ealing Southall
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
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After 14 years of a Conservative Government who let fly-tipping increase to record levels across the country, my constituents in Ealing Southall will welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today that fly-tippers will now face tough action, new technology for enforcement and up to five years in prison. Will the Prime Minister set out what other steps he is taking to help councils to tackle fly-tipping and the difference that will make to communities like Ealing Southall?
Context
The question highlights the Prime Minister's announcement of tough action against fly-tippers, including up to five years in prison for commercial offenders.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
Under the last Government, we saw 1 million incidents of fly-tipping. Under Conservative councils, we see enforcement down and fly-tipping up: look at Tory-led Northumberland, where instances of fly-tipping are up 76%. We are introducing tough powers to seize and crush the vehicles of commercial fly-tippers, who now face up to five years in prison for operating illegally. That is a Labour Government clearing up the mess left by the Conservatives.
Session: PMQs
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After 14 years of austerity and “Westminster knows best” from the previous Conservative Government, my constituents in Ealing Southall feel just as left behind and ignored as those in Manchester and Makerfield. Does the Minister agree with me that, if No. 10 North finally makes this country work for constituents such as mine, it will be worth every single penny?
Context
The MP questions whether No. 10 North will truly benefit communities that have felt ignored by previous policies.
Dan Tomlinson
My hon. Friend is totally right that the objective of No. 10 North is to drive good growth in every postcode across the whole country. Too many places and too many communities have been left behind for too long because power and decision making was hoarded in Westminster. Members on the Labour Benches know that the route to growth everywhere is getting it out across the country. Members on the Opposition Benches, it seems, want to keep hoarding power and decision making here in Westminster.
Session: No. 10 North 2026-09-10
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Yesterday I visited the Shri Guru Ravidass Sikh gurdwara in my constituency, where I was told about the weekly drop-in they run to help rough sleepers without the right to stay in this country and advise them on how to reconnect with family and go home with dignity. Would the Secretary of State congratulate the work of the gurdwara and tell us how we can further help those kinds of organisations?
Context
The Shri Guru Ravidass Sikh gurdwara in Bristol runs a weekly drop-in to help rough sleepers without the right to stay in the country, reconnect with family and return home with dignity.
Florence Eshalomi
I thank my hon. Friend for sharing that example of the fantastic work carried out by the gurdwara. We will work with all organisations, including charitable organisations. Faith communities play an important role in helping people who are sleeping rough. I am happy to look at the example my hon. Friend has raised and at what further work we can do.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-09-07
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The last Conservative Government left so many young disabled people in Ealing Southall who wanted to work consigned to a lifetime on benefits, but at West Ealing jobcentre we are already seeing a difference being made, with £1.3 billion of funding for employment support from this Labour Government. Does the Minister agree that the Mayfield review offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform the workplace to make it more accessible for disabled people?
Context
The previous Conservative government left many young disabled people in Ealing Southall consigned to a lifetime on benefits. There is now £1.3 billion of funding from the current Labour Government for employment support.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
I agree with my hon. Friend; she is absolutely right. Disengaging from work and learning in early adulthood can do lasting harm to career prospects and wellbeing. We are launching the youth guarantee so that all 18 to 21-year-olds in England, including disabled young people, can access quality training opportunities and apprenticeships or help to find work.
Session: Young Disabled People Labour Market Inequalities
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Although my constituents in Ealing Southall are no doubt sweltering in today’s heat, they are worried that come winter, they will again face eye-watering energy bills to heat their homes. The previous Government left us with the leakiest homes in Europe, slashing grants for loft and cavity insulation. Can the Minister set out the work that this Labour Government are doing not just to support the clean energy sector, but to upgrade my constituents’ homes to take that clean, cheap energy and bring down bills in Ealing Southall?
Context
The previous government had reduced grants for insulation, leaving homes in Ealing Southall among the leakiest in Europe. Constituents are concerned about high winter heating bills and want improvements.
James Murray (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury)
My hon. Friend is an excellent advocate for her constituents in Ealing Southall, and I am sure that many of them will benefit from our warm homes plan, which will see £13.2 billion invested across this Parliament. That investment will be allocated to schemes to support the roll-out of heat pumps, alongside energy-efficiency measures and other low-carbon technologies. This will help with environmental goals, but crucially, it will cut bills and tackle fuel poverty.
Session: Clean Energy Funding
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the cultural co-operation agreement between the UK and India on economic growth in the UK? The Liberty cinema in my constituency of Ealing Southall was the first cinema to regularly show Bollywood films, and Southall has been a backdrop for many Bollywood movies. I welcome this agreement but what more can the Government do to encourage cultural partnerships?
Context
The UK and India have signed a cultural co-operation agreement to enhance collaboration in various cultural sectors. This includes the film industry, which has historical ties with Ealing Southall.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
The programme of cultural co-operation creates significant opportunities for the UK’s cultural sectors to reach a market of over 1.4 billion people in India. We expect this agreement to create skilled jobs and opportunities for young people from Southall to Kolkata over the next five years.
Session: UK-India Cultural Co-operation Agreement
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit—a happy St Patrick’s day to you, Mr Speaker, and all your team. The disability employment gap stands at 30% and countless disabled workers end up out of work because their employers refuse to make simple changes that would help them do their jobs. Does the Minister agree that the default right to flexible working in Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will help many disabled workers keep the jobs they love? What else can the Minister’s Department do to help more disabled people find and keep work?
Context
MP highlights the disability employment gap of 30% and asks about how Labour's Employment Rights Bill can help disabled workers retain their jobs. The MP also seeks other measures to improve employment for disabled people.
The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
May I first say how great it is to hear the beautiful language of Irish spoken in this Chamber? With the increase in conditions that can be variable over time, the flexible working right will help people. The Minister for Social Security and Disability and I are working closely with disabled people’s organisations, charities and others to think about how we can build those pathways into work as we change jobcentres and improve employment support, ensuring that raising disability employment rates is at the heart of those changes.
Session: Employment Rights Bill Employment Rates
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Hundreds of constituents are on waiting lists for knee and hip operations. While the Green Party says it wants to see those lists reduced, they have opposed Labour’s Budget with record investment in the NHS and its agreement with the independent sector to bring down the backlog. Does the Secretary of State agree that it is time for Opposition parties to stop wishing for a reduction in waiting lists and start backing Labour’s credible plan?
Context
Labour welcomes the new Minister and emphasizes the need for Opposition parties to back their investment plan in the NHS.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
I wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend that it is time for Opposition parties to stop wishing for a reduction in waiting lists and start backing Labour’s credible plan, given the Greens’ experience in local government where they cannot clear bins let alone NHS waiting lists.
Session: Elective Care Waiting Times
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The previous Government were content to sit back and allow developers to build homes that have locked people into years of expensive and dirty gas heating. How will the Minister ensure that the 1.5 million new homes the Government will deliver will not keep people dependent on outdated and costly gas heating systems?
Context
Previous government allowed developers to build homes that have locked people into years of expensive and dirty gas heating. There is concern about the sustainability of future homes.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right; the new homes we build must be fit for the future and must be decent homes that comply with our carbon standards. We are working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to bring forward the future homes standard, and we will set out our plans for that in due course.
Session: Warm Homes Plan
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Staff at the west Ealing jobcentre told me that assessments focus on proving that disabled individuals cannot work, rather than finding jobs they could do with support. Many disabled people in my constituency want good jobs. What more can be done to help them find work instead of being dismissed?
Context
Deirdre Costigan visited the assessment centre at west Ealing jobcentre where staff reported that assessments often focus on proving disability rather than identifying suitable employment.
The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
Disabled people have a right to work, and it is our responsibility to ensure that this right is realised. Our plan includes a new jobs and careers service which will prioritise the needs of disabled individuals, maximising their talents and potential.
Session: Jobcentres Economic Growth
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I recently visited Beaconsfield primary school in Ealing Southall, where teachers told me they have to fill in up to six forms to get disabled children the help they need. The time that takes is time they do not have, and they often need to choose which child to prioritise for support. How will the Minister reduce unnecessary paperwork and make it easier and more efficient for schools to ensure that every disabled child gets the educational support that they need?
Context
Teachers at Beaconsfield primary school in Ealing Southall reported filling up to six forms to get support for disabled children, indicating a need for administrative reform.
Bridget Phillipson
Yet again we hear about the urgent need to reform our SEND system. We are determined to turn it around. We will work with everyone across the House and anyone with an interest in this area, including parents, teachers and staff, because we need to get this right.
Session: Topical Questions
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After 14 years of Conservative Government, Ealing council has thousands of families waiting for a council home and an underfunded affordable housing programme. A report from Southwark council found that 71% of councils will have to delay or cancel house building projects. Will the Secretary of State look at ways to finally make local councils’ housing budgets sustainable so that we can build the affordable homes that my constituents in Ealing Southall desperately need?
Context
After 14 years of Conservative Government, Ealing council has a backlog of thousands of families waiting for a council home and an underfunded affordable housing programme. A report from Southwark council found that 71% of councils will have to delay or cancel house building projects due to lack of funding.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner)
My hon. Friend raises an important point. Since taking office, we have set out a series of measures to support councils to increase their capacity, confidence and motivation to invest in new homes. We are providing £450 million to councils to house some of the most vulnerable in society through the local authority housing fund, as well as injecting an additional £500 million into the affordable homes programme to deliver 5,000 new homes. We are helping councils borrow from the Public Works Loan Board at a reduced cost until the end of 2025-26.
Session: Affordable Housing
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Will the Minister consider strengthening the right to reasonable adjustments, so that workers receive a response within a specified number of weeks?
Context
Disabled individuals in the MP's constituency are facing employment challenges due to lack of reasonable accommodations from employers. The question seeks action on this issue.
Alison McGovern
I thank my hon. Friend for her important question. I know she met my colleague the Minister for Social Security and Disability recently, and I am sure that their conversations were productive on this important point.
Session: Budget 2024 Unemployment
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Does the Secretary of State agree that the Executive needs to set out clear steps for NHS and broader public service reform?
Context
The longest NHS waiting lists are currently found in Northern Ireland, necessitating reforms.
Hilary Benn
The longest waiting lists are in Northern Ireland, unacceptable for those waiting too long. A plan for reform exists; people want to see it implemented.
Session: Budget
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What assessment he has made of the impact of the autumn Budget 2024 on Northern Ireland?
Context
The Autumn Budget has been released and now impacts Northern Ireland.
Hilary Benn
This Government are providing the Executive with an £18.2 billion funding settlement for 2025-26, a £1.5 billion increase from this year and the largest since devolution. It is now up to the Executive to decide how to allocate these funds.
Session: Budget
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Why does the Home Secretary think small boat crossings have increased during her time in office?
Context
Since the election, there has been a 23% increase in people crossing the Channel illegally.
Yvette Cooper
We inherited record high levels of small boat crossings in the first half of this year. We have taken action to fix the previous Government's chaos.
Session: Topical Questions
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities, noting the issue of spiking in Southall town centre with new criminal offence, specialist training for bar and door staff, and recording measures.
Context
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marked the start of 16 days of activism. The Labour Government set an ambition to halve violence against women and girls.
Yvette Cooper
My hon. Friend makes an important point. We have already given the Met an additional £37 million this year, on top of what it was previously allocated. We need to ensure that here and right across the country we have neighbourhood police back in town centres.
Session: Topical Questions
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The NHS cannot rely on outdated equipment anymore. After 14 years of decline, will the Minister commit to bringing the NHS into the 21st century?
Context
GPs still use pagers and hospitals communicate via fax machines, indicating a need for modernisation. The MP cites a decline under the previous government.
Karin Smyth
Moving from an analogue to digital system is crucial. The hon. Friend visited colleagues at NHS England offices in Leeds, where they saw work on the app that will ensure the NHS comes into the 21st century.
Session: NHS Hospital Equipment
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What are the implications for Northern Ireland's finances and devolved government if the UK were to leave the European convention on human rights?
Context
The European Convention on Human Rights is part of the Good Friday Agreement. It has been suggested that leaving it could impact Northern Ireland's financial stability.
Hilary Benn
Given that the European convention on human rights is one of the foundations of the Good Friday agreement, I am frankly astonished that anyone who aspires to lead His Majesty's Opposition should suggest that our country should leave the ECHR. It would be utterly irresponsible.
Session: Budget Sustainability Plan
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I recently met representatives who expressed deep concerns over severely injured children requiring urgent medical assistance. What work is being done to ensure these children have access to top-tier medical care?
Context
Representatives from the West London Islamic Centre met with Deirdre Costigan expressing deep concern about severely injured children needing urgent medical help.
Anneliese Dodds
We have provided significant support, including through UK-Med's field hospital and £1 million for the Egyptian health Ministry to support medically evacuated Palestinians.
Session: Gaza Humanitarian Situation
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Religious groups in Ealing Southall are funding patrols at a high cost due to antisocial behaviour and crime. The MP discusses her recent crime summit with police efforts but calls for more officers on the streets and a return to neighbourhood policing. She asks about recruitment progress towards 13,000 new officers.
Context
The MP reports religious organizations in Ealing Southall are funding their own security, including patrols costing up to £4,000 per week.
Yvette Cooper
I thank my hon. Friend for her leadership showing the need for increased neighbourhood police numbers as part of Labour's plan. We also need better partnerships between police and local communities, rather than relying solely on community efforts.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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What steps her Department is taking to improve neighbourhood policing. The MP notes that neighbourhood policing has been decimated in recent years, leading to a decline in public confidence. She asks for specific measures to rebuild this aspect of policing.
Context
The MP raises concerns about the reduction in neighbourhood policing due to budget cuts and its impact on community safety.
Yvette Cooper
Neighbourhood policing is the bedrock of British policing, yet it has been decimated in many areas due to budget cuts. The Government are committed to rebuilding this by placing officers, PCSOs and special constables back on the streets with new powers against antisocial behaviour and local crime.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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The Secretary of State has today published 31 research papers commissioned but hidden by the previous Government, which among other things provide valuable insight into the experience of disabled people applying for personal independence payments in order to live and work independently. Why does the Minister think the last Government chose not to publish these findings?
Context
The Secretary of State has published 31 research papers commissioned but hidden by the previous Government, which provide insights into personal independence payments for disabled people.
Stephen Timms
My hon. Friend asks an extremely good question. The policy of the previous Government was to publish all such commissioned research reports within 12 weeks of receiving them. That policy was complied with until 2018, when Ministers stopped complying with it, so we have had to publish all these reports today. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's announcement is a vital first step in rebuilding the trust in the Department that was so shattered by the culture of secrecy, obfuscation and cover-up by Conservative Ministers.
Session: Topical Questions
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What steps will the Secretary of State take to ensure that children receive the speech and language support they need?
Context
Families in Ealing Southall have experienced the lack of priority given to speech and language support, leading to difficulties like a young son not being able to communicate pain.
Bridget Phillipson
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the importance of strong speech and language skills. This Government will roll out early language interventions, including extending the Nuffield early language intervention for this academic year.
Session: SEND Provision
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What difference will the decision to restart UNRWA funding make to ordinary Palestinians, and what discussions has the Minister had with UNRWA's commissioner-general?
Context
The Government resumed UNRWA funding. Discussions have been held with the UNRWA Commissioner-General about maximising its impact.
Anneliese Dodds
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this matter because we are clear that UNRWA is the only humanitarian organisation able to operate at scale in Gaza. The UK confirmed it would resume funding to UNRWA, and I met UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to understand more about the situation on the ground.
Session: Gaza Humanitarian Situation
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Heat Batteries: Decarbonising Homes
08 January 2025
Responding: Miatta Fahnbulleh
Main Concerns
['My constituents in Ealing Southall regularly speak to me about the cost of heating their homes. Gas bills have risen astronomically over the past few years, and research by the House of Commons Library confirms that the annual increase in gas bills in October 2022 was the largest ever recorded based on records going back to 1970. The UK has become almost completely dependent on Russian gas, leading to a disruption in global supplies and higher prices.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should make rebalancing gas and electricity tariffs a priority to encourage more consumers to upgrade to heat pumps. We need financial support for homeowners, particularly those who are older, to assist them with the transition.']
Rough Sleeping
23 October 2024
Responding: Rushanara Ali
Main Concerns
['Ms. Costigan highlighted the issue of people sleeping rough in front of Quality Foods shop and West Ealing, noting that on any night in England in 2023, almost 4,000 people slept rough—a 27% increase from the previous year. She mentioned the strain on voluntary services like Hope for Southall Street Homeless due to the sheer number of individuals sleeping rough. She also pointed out that a chronic lack of affordable housing, exacerbated by the loss of 210,000 affordable homes over the last decade, contributes significantly to rough sleeping.']
Specific Asks
['Ms. Costigan asked for the Minister to outline a timeline for a strategy on rough sleeping and clarify which Departments are involved in an interministerial group. She also requested the Government to address issues related to the asylum and immigration system that contribute to homelessness, such as no recourse to public funds (NRPF) status.']
COP29: UK Priorities
10 September 2024
Responding: Kerry McCarthy
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the impact of climate breakdown on her constituents in Ealing Southall, including increased flooding and food shortages. She mentions that half of her constituents were born outside the UK and are worried about relatives affected by climate change elsewhere. The previous Conservative Government failed to deliver on their promises made at COP26, halting home retrofitting programmes and granting new licences for oil and gas extraction in the North Sea. Local councils have stepped in with initiatives like rain gardens and underground water containers but need support from the central government.']
Specific Asks
['The MP asks for a commitment to robust targets and fair funding agreements at COP29, showcasing that under Labour, the UK can be trusted to deliver on international climate agreements. She highlights the importance of local authorities in implementing climate measures and calls for detailed plans with delivery partners on the ground.']
Fly-tipping
03 September 2024
Responding: Mary Creagh
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the impact of fly-tipping on communities in Ealing Southall. Over a million cases of fly-tipping are recorded annually, with one-third occurring in London. The issue is exacerbated by overcrowded housing and a lack of outside space for bins. Only 1% of fly-tips result in court prosecution due to funding cuts to councils, leading to ineffective deterrents. Magistrates often do not take the issue seriously enough, and waste carrier licensing is lax. Additionally, many people admit to fly-tipping themselves, often through black-sack dumping.']
Specific Asks
['I urge the government to implement a national strategy to combat fly-tipping, including a national fly-tip investigation team, revised sentencing guidelines, and reform of the waste carrier licensing scheme. I also ask for stronger rules regarding bins in houses converted into flats and funding for councils to carry out rigorous inspections.']
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10 September 2026
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Aviation Bill - Clause 1
09 September 2026
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Summer Health and Resilience
09 September 2026
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08 September 2026
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08 September 2026
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08 September 2026
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Health and Care Bill - Schedule 12 - Minor and consequential amendments
08 September 2026
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Building Homes and Renewing Communities
03 September 2026
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Criminal Justice Reform
01 September 2026
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Direction of Government
01 September 2026
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Attendance
78.0%
71 of 91 votes
Aye Votes
26
28.6% of votes
No Votes
45
49.5% of votes
Abstentions
20
22.0% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
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08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
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07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
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04 Sep 2026
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Motion to sit in private
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02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
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02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
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02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
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01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
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01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
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01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
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01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
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23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
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23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
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17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
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17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
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17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
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17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
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16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
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16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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16 Jun 2026
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Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
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23 Feb 2026
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
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23 Feb 2026
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
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23 Feb 2026
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
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Passed
11 Feb 2026
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Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
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Noes: 143
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11 Feb 2026
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Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
1
PMQs Asked
24
Ministerial Questions Asked
58
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
91
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+79% above average
This MP:
24
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+59% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1093% above average
This MP:
58
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+13% above average
This MP:
78.0
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Deirdre Costigan's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.