Julia Buckley
MP for Shrewsbury
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Watching the Prime Minister secure his legacy this week, with the NATO summit and the Hillsborough law, I wondered if he wanted to make it a hat-trick, and support Shrewsbury college's bid for a new construction skills centre? As the main post-16 provider in the county, our outstanding college trains over 10,000 young people and adults, providing both A-levels and vocational qualifications, but this year's applications are up by 15% and our buildings are full to capacity. In a rural area like Shrewsbury, with limited alternatives, hundreds of people could end up becoming not in employment, education, or training. Will the Prime Minister support the college's third attempt to secure capital funds and meet the growing need, so that we can open the construction skills centre in September?
Context
The question arises from the need to support post-16 education in rural areas.
Keir Starmer
I know that the college in my hon. Friend's constituency has made a bid to the post-16 and construction skills capacity fund to expand its provision. I have set a target of two thirds of young people either to go to university or to a gold standard apprenticeship, because I think that we need to rebalance. We rightly applaud and put on a pedestal those who go to university, but we need to do the same for those who are apprentices as well and have a bit of rebalancing.
Assessment
Did not commit to supporting Shrewsbury college's specific bid
Session: PMQs 2026-07-15
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With 15 Members from constituencies along the route already on board, will the Prime Minister support this railway development and urge the Office of Rail and Road to give WSMR’s open access application the green signal?
Context
The Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway is on track to link north Wales and Shrewsbury directly to London with five daily trains. This project aims to strengthen cross-border travel and drive economic growth.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
Our plan for change will see the railways reformed to deliver more reliable and better value services for passengers right across the country. My hon. Friend has been a champion for better railways and easier journeys for her constituents. Open access operators have huge potential to offer passengers more choice. I will be delighted to ensure that she and other interested MPs meet the Rail Minister to put their case forward.
Assessment
No specific commitment or timeline for railway project approval beyond meetings with relevant ministers.
Championing Constituents
Session: PMQs
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Flood incidents are often predictable and affect multi-council areas. Bodies such as flooding boards that cover these areas are a great way to coordinate agencies and councils. Would the Minister consider rolling out flood boards in every part of the UK?
Context
Flood incidents are often predictable and affect multi-council areas. There are no flood boards across the whole UK to coordinate agencies and councils.
Dan Jarvis
The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. I am proud to say that I think I was the first metro mayor to launch a catchment flood management plan. I recognise the importance of his point, and I want to give it due consideration. I will consult with ministerial colleagues at DEFRA and come back to him.
Session: Severe Weather Incidents 2026-09-10
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Will the Secretary of State join me in thanking staff at the Royal Shrewsbury hospital for their commitment and patience over the past two years as we have seen our trust move from being the worst hospital in the country to the most improved? He could thank staff in person when he joins me on a visit, if he would be so kind.
Context
The MP thanked the Secretary of State for recognizing the improvement in performance at Royal Shrewsbury hospital, which has moved from being one of the worst hospitals to among the most improved. She mentioned the investment through the hospitals transformation programme and two new wards.
Wes Streeting
I am sure that I will be able to swing by on my rounds. It is important to celebrate real improvement and there is more to do, but the credit goes to leaders and staff for the progress made.
Session: Topical Questions
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I welcome the additional £13 million in the multi-annual commitment for bus funding for Shropshire through the local authority bus grant. That will greatly improve connectivity for my constituents in Shrewsbury, who have missed out over the last decade, in which our bus services were depleted by 65%. Ministers will be delighted to hear that in Shrewsbury we recently launched a successful night bus trial, offering evening services right through to midnight, thanks to the support of local partners such as Shrewsbury BID, councils and the police. What further steps will the Department take to ensure that such services can be maintained and expanded in wonderful rural communities like Shrewsbury?
Context
The MP welcomes the additional funding for Shropshire and asks about maintaining and expanding night-time services.
Simon Lightwood
The Government recently allocated Shropshire £13 million of bus funding from 2026-27, and for the first time the formula used to calculate allocations now includes consideration of rural areas. In addition, our Bus Services Act 2025 gives local leaders the tools to deliver the bus services on which communities can rely.
Session: Local Bus Services
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Which of the sanitary and phytosanitary and agrifood requirements does the Secretary of State expect to be removed on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland as a result of the SPS agreement with the EU?
Context
The new UK-EU trade agreement aims to smooth trade flows across the Irish Sea. The agreement includes provisions related to sanitary and phytosanitary measures.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
Once we have negotiated the legal text and put our rulebook in line with current European arrangements, there will be: no need for SPS paperwork; no mandatory identity checks or physical checks on goods moving; no need for Northern Ireland plant health labels; an end to the ban on chilled frozen meats moving; an end to the ban on movements of products of animal origin imported to GB and then moved to Northern Ireland; and no onward paperwork or checks on agrifood moved for onward processing.
Session: EU Trade Agreement Economic Impact
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Will the Minister outline what steps the Department is taking to help increase trade with the Asia Pacific, and in particular the Philippines, where a major local company in my constituency, Beaver Bridges, is hoping to expand and grow significantly, with the trade support of this Government?
Context
A local company in Shrewsbury is looking to expand and grow significantly, seeking support from the Government for expanding into the Philippines.
Douglas Alexander
I happen to be meeting the Philippine Government next week, although alas in London, not in Manila. The Department is working hard to agree a Government-to-Government financing framework partnership. That is just part of the work we have under way. If I can be of direct assistance to my hon. Friend and to her local business, I will of course be happy to speak to her.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating the Shrewsbury Colleges Group on its excellent results this summer? It is a superb institution that works to drive up engagement and standards for vocational qualifications, which are vital for our industrial strategy. Will she assure it has parity with academic schools and consider booking a visit?
Context
The Shrewsbury Colleges Group in Shrewsbury has achieved excellent results this summer, with A-level pass rates over 98% and vocational students achieving a triple distinction. The college is working to improve engagement and standards for vocational qualifications.
Janet Daby
Further education is front and centre of unlocking opportunity. I join my hon. Friend in congratulating the Shrewsbury Colleges Group on its excellent results.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Road Safety: Young Drivers
28 January 2025
Responding: Lilian Greenwood
Main Concerns
['290 young people were killed in road collisions in the UK in 2023, and nearly one quarter of all road collisions involved young people. In rural areas like Shrewsbury, there were nearly 1,000 deaths on rural roads that year, with collisions on rural roads being four times more likely to end in a fatality due to unique hazards such as livestock or agricultural vehicles, poor visibility and road quality.']
Specific Asks
['Implement preventive measures such as improved road maintenance, infrastructure, education about specific driving skills for rural roads, and additional learning during the probationary period. Additionally, prioritise public transport infrastructure to give young people options and reduce their need to drive at a very young age.']
Transport (Scotland) Bill - Schedule 4 - Minor and Consequential amendments
10 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment seeks to make minor and consequential changes to the bill, ensuring consistency in the provisions. It includes technical adjustments to align with existing regulations and improve clarit...
Energy Security
19 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Criticises the Government's energy policy, particularly the ban on new oil and gas licences. Emphasises the negative impact of these policies on Aberdeen, the North East of Scotland, and UK economic s...
Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns
23 March 2026
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
The constituency of Shrewsbury is the economic powerhouse of the region, with a thriving tourism sector worth £1 billion to the local economy and supporting nearly 10,000 jobs. However, Shropshire lac...
Heating Oil Support
16 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
10 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves for the clause to be read a Second time, proposing new clauses that include zero-emission vehicle requirements for local services in Scotland, £2 bus fare scheme, extending eligibility for disab...
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2025-06-24
24 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Welcomes the Department's ambitions to address housing shortages but raises concerns about funding. Highlights the need for affordable homes, social rent homes, and support for local authorities facin...
Water Safety Education 2025-06-19
19 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr Paffey opened by highlighting the ongoing issue of drowning in the UK, citing over 300 annual deaths and a doubling of such incidents since 2020. He pointed out that despite the national curriculum...
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-02
02 June 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Sewage 2025-04-23
23 April 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves a motion regretting the dumping of raw sewage into rivers, lakes, and coastal areas by water companies. Cites figures indicating a 106% increase in duration of sewage spills over two years. Crit...
Farming 2025-03-13
13 March 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Calls for a debate on the future of farming to shape policy and support farmers. Discusses concerns over changes in agricultural funding, climate change impacts, and the need for a resilient food prod...
Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway
20 May 2026
Shropshire lacks a direct train service connecting it to London, impacting over 10,000 residents who have signed petitions demanding the reinstatement of this rail link.
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The Darwin Oak
08 October 2024
The petition seeks to protect the Darwin oak, a 550-year-old tree in Shrewsbury, from being felled as part of the proposed North West Relief Road scheme, highlighting concerns about biodiversity loss ...
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Attendance
85.1%
80 of 94 votes
Aye Votes
29
30.9% of votes
No Votes
51
54.3% of votes
Abstentions
14
14.9% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
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 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
2
PMQs Asked
6
Ministerial Questions Asked
19
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
Petitions Presented
94
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
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-55% below average
This MP:
6
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+291% above average
This MP:
19
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-18% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+24% above average
This MP:
85.1
Average:
68.8
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
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This page tracks Julia Buckley's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.