Lauren Edwards
MP for Rochester and Strood
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Flexible and co-working spaces play a crucial role in regenerating town centres. However, recent Valuation Office Agency assessments now treat many as single, larger businesses. This could result in losing small business rate relief and receiving backdated bills for up to three years. Will the Prime Minister ensure an urgent political solution is found to this problem?
Context
Recent case law has put flexible working spaces under threat, potentially costing businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds in backdated bills.
Keir Starmer
I absolutely recognise the important role flexible working spaces play. Where law requires a property to be treated as a single unit, business rates are paid by the operator. I will ensure a Treasury Minister picks up this issue with my hon. Friend.
Assessment
The specific ask for an urgent political solution was not fully addressed.
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Session: PMQs
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Will the Minister meet me to discuss the benefits of incorporating measurable acoustic performance and audio-inclusivity standards into building regulations or guidance to support more inclusive spaces? Sownd Certification is the UK's first accreditation for spaces that are audio-inclusive and comfortable for neurodivergent people, such as Oscar Acoustics innovation centre in my constituency.
Context
The question relates to Sound Certification, an accreditation that supports neurodivergent individuals in spaces like the Oscar Acoustics innovation centre.
Matthew Pennycook
Building regulations already require protection against sound or reverberation in houses, flats, buildings that have residential rooms and schools. The Minister is open to considering how sound insulation standards might be improved in new builds, and would work on any further information my hon. Friend might send about the referenced projects.
Session: Acoustic Design Planning Requirements Workplaces
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I welcome the legislation that the Government have introduced to lower the voting age to 16, and to make it easier for people to register to vote, but has he considered the benefits for increased participation in elections of adding a “none of the above” option on all ballot papers? This change could be made without primary legislation.
Context
The government introduced legislation to lower the voting age to 16. The MP asks about adding a 'none of the above' option on ballot papers.
Steve Reed
The Government are very interested indeed in increasing participation in elections, and I know from personal experience that the biggest way to do that is to increase campaigning, because that increases turnout. Beyond that, the Government have already piloted flexible voting pilots at the May 2026 elections; we tested early voting, and the use of non-traditional places to vote. Also, the Democratic Engagement Fund is providing £2.5 million to support local projects that encourage more people to vote.
Session: Topical Questions
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of acoustic design requirements for workplaces in the planning system?
Context
The adequacy of current acoustic design requirements in the planning system is being questioned.
Matthew Pennycook
National planning policy makes clear that planning decisions should minimise potential adverse impacts resulting from noise. Associated planning practice guidance sets out that good acoustic design needs to be considered early in the planning process.
Session: Acoustic Design Planning Requirements Workplaces
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I thank the Minister for his comments about Grenfell. Yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire—a day for remembrance and sombre reflection. My thoughts are with the survivors, bereaved families and all those affected by this tragedy. Can he provide an update on what actions have been taken so far to implement the recommendations from the inquiry?
Context
Yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, which led to 72 deaths. The government accepted the inquiry's findings last year.
Steve Reed
Yesterday marked the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire—a day for remembrance and sombre reflection. The 72 residents who so tragically lost their lives will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the survivors, bereaved families and all those affected, and I know that they have the deepest sympathies of the whole House. We accepted the inquiry's findings last year, and we will take forward action on all 58 recommendations. We are determined that nothing like this will ever happen again.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can the Minister provide an update on the action plan to ensure that lessons are learned from the way that changes to the state pension age were communicated to women born in the 1950s?
Context
The question addresses the lessons to be learned from the communication of changes to the state pension age for women born in the 1950s.
Torsten Bell
There are lessons to learn from this experience, especially regarding giving adequate notice of changes to the state pension age. The action plan focuses on communication related to state pension age and complaint handling, with collaboration with the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. The Minister hopes to publish the action plan in the coming months, while also highlighting recent campaigns encouraging people to check their state pension age.
Session: Topical Questions
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The James Williams healthy living centre has opened in my constituency. More residents can now access care locally instead of traveling to the hospital. Will the Secretary of State join me for its official opening in the summer?
Context
The James Williams healthy living centre recently opened in Chatham, allowing constituents to receive care closer to home rather than travelling to the other end of Medway.
Wes Streeting
I would be delighted to. Let us arrange a date.
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I welcome the action that the Government are taking to improve the reporting and transparency of political donations from unincorporated associations in the Representation of the People Bill. Since 2010, 97% of donations from such bodies have come from unknown sources under the existing rules. Will Ministers consider going further and require information to be published on who runs unincorporated associations that make political donations and what their purpose is, to ensure that we have maximum transparency?
Samantha Dixon
Through the Representation of the People Bill, we are significantly lowering the threshold for when unincorporated associations register with the Electoral Commission, and we will require them to publicly identify a responsible person who is legally accountable for compliance with electoral law.
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I add my voice to that of my hon. Friend the Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford in calling on the Government to publish the review of market access for small breweries as soon as possible. Will the Secretary of State support a national guest beer agreement policy, so that more fantastic local brewers such as Moot are represented in my local pubs?
Context
Moot Brew brewery from Halling produces excellent beer and was featured in the Strangers' Bar in the House of Commons.
Kate Dearden
My hon. Friend is a real champion for her local breweries, especially Moot Brew in Halling, which produces excellent beer—I know she visits regularly. We recognise the importance of independent breweries and pubs, and we are committed to ensuring that the sector remains diverse, competitive and rooted in local communities. We have reviewed the beer market to assess any barriers, and I will keep my hon. Friend updated.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister consider increasing the small business rate relief threshold to encourage growth and hiring? Over half the high street small businesses surveyed by the Federation of Small Businesses said they would be in position to invest in or grow their businesses if the threshold were increased.
Context
Other high street businesses in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors are struggling. The Federation of Small Businesses suggests increasing the small business rate relief threshold to encourage growth and hiring.
Dan Tomlinson
Around one in three businesses continue to benefit from the small business rates relief and do not pay any business rates at all, with an additional 85,000 benefiting from reduced relief as that is tapered away. At the Budget, we also announced changes to small business rates relief so that we can provide an additional two years of support for those businesses seeking to expand into a second property.
Session: High Street Businesses Tax Changes
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Net migration has fallen to the lowest level since 2021, which will have a significant impact on our labour market and economy if we do not train and support unemployed people in the UK into jobs in key sectors. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to target back-to-work programmes, especially those for young people who are not in work, education or training, to fill skills shortages in crucial areas such as health and social care?
Context
Net migration has fallen to its lowest level since 2021, and the MP is concerned about the impact on the labour market and economy.
Pat McFadden
My hon. Friend asks an excellent question. The fact that net migration is falling to lower levels than we have seen for some time gives added urgency to a question that has often been posed: why do we not do more to train our own workers? That is precisely why I am prioritising youth apprenticeship starts, which fell by 40% under the previous Government. We must arrest that decline and ensure that we respond to the new situation of falling levels of net migration by training more of our own young people.
Session: Unemployment
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Earlier this week, those of us on the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee took evidence from the Cabinet Office on the significant issues with the administration of the civil service pension scheme—issues that are plaguing many of our constituents. It was quite clear that poor contract management played a role, particularly in building up a significant backlog of cases ahead of the problematic transfer to Capita. What steps are being taken in the Cabinet Office to improve the management of contracts with private suppliers, so that this does not happen again?
Context
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee is investigating issues with the civil service pension scheme, particularly the poor contract management leading to a significant backlog of cases.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
I am grateful to my hon. Friend and to PACAC for the work they are doing on this. As I indicated, our first priority is to deal with the immediate situation through hardship loans, and then through a robust recovery plan. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that management of these contracts and robust enforcement of contractual terms will be vital going forward.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Government's indecision on how to deal with Iran has left the UK weaker and has undermined our own security, but, as the House has already started to discuss, proscribing the IRGC will strengthen our position. I proscribed Hamas when I was Home Secretary, so I have dealt with state proscriptions. Last year, in her role as Home Secretary, the Foreign Secretary spoke about bringing forward the Hall review and recommendations, and about introducing a series of powers. Let me make a suggestion. When will the Foreign Secretary and her Government provide the parliamentary time that is essential if we are to have emergency legislation to proscribe the IRGC? If she desperately needs parliamentary time that has not been timetabled so far, will she scrap the Chagos surrender Bill so we can legislate to do that now?
Context
The Government is considering the proscription of the IRGC in light of Iran's actions in the Gulf.
Yvette Cooper
Again, I point out that we have had a record number of former Home Office Ministers—both Conservatives and former Conservatives—coming forward to call for things that they failed to do while they were in government. I say to the right hon. Lady that this Government are determined to introduce legislation to take forward the Jonathan Hall review, but it is legislation that the Conservative Government could have delivered over their very many years in office. We will also strengthen the action on the Iranian threat on our streets and internationally.
Session: Topical Questions
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. We are all deeply concerned about the escalating situation in the Gulf. Following the Prime Minister's statement yesterday, has the Secretary of State had any discussions with her counterparts in the US, Europe or Israel about measures to secure any nuclear or radiological material in Iran, in the light of the possibility of its trafficking as a result of current events?
Context
The UK is dealing with a crisis in the Gulf region, with ongoing Iranian strikes on Gulf nations.
Yvette Cooper
My hon. Friend is right to raise this issue. It is extremely important to ensure that Iran is not able to develop a nuclear weapon, and there are obviously concerns about the security of materials as well. Obviously, we continue to work closely with our operational partners on this issue.
Session: Topical Questions
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I thank the Minister for the work he is doing in prisons to improve literacy, but last week the Government confirmed to the Justice Committee that core prison education provision has been cut by a quarter nationally under retendered contracts. The independent monitoring board recently raised concerns about the impact that this will have on prisoner rehabilitation in Rochester prison in my constituency. Stable work is one of the top factors in preventing male prisoners from reoffending, so education and training are key to reducing our prison population in the long term. How will the Minister ensure that this remains a priority?
Context
The Government has confirmed a reduction of core prison education provision by a quarter nationally under retendered contracts, raising concerns about the impact on prisoner rehabilitation. Stable work is one of the top factors in preventing male prisoners from reoffending.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards)
It was fantastic to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency with her just last week to visit a facility in the youth custody service, and I look forward to visiting Rochester prison with her in the future. She is right to raise this issue. There are real fiscal pressures when the two twin strategic objectives for this Department are dealing with a prison capacity crisis inherited from the previous Government and pressures in our courts, but that does not mean we will overlook the importance of educational work in the prison system. We are looking at working with the third sector and the private sector to ensure adequate provision while maintaining our two strategic aims of stabilising the prison system and solving the backlog.
Session: Prisoner Rehabilitation Education and Training
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Will the Minister outline how the Government are delivering a fairer system to clean up waterways such as the River Medway? It saw over 200 sewage outflows in 2024 and the estimates for this year are even higher, while consumers are also facing rising bills over the next five years. Will she set out the support that will be available for consumers? A polluter should pay, and the water company should be diverting profits to improve its ageing infrastructure.
Context
The River Medway in Lauren Edwards' constituency saw over 200 sewage outflows in 2024, with projections for higher numbers this year. Water consumers face rising bills over the next five years.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I thank her for raising that important issue and for her work on it and her passion. She is right to point out as well that the Environment Agency budget was cut by half under the previous Government, which left it powerless to clamp down on polluting water companies. We have been clear that the amount of sewage discharged into our waters is unacceptable. That is why we have already banned unfair bonuses for water bosses, introduced tougher automatic penalties to clamp down on pollution and secured money to upgrade storm overflows across England. But we are not stopping there; we will also release a water White Paper which will set out long term reforms to strengthen regulation, tackle pollution and accelerate the delivery of water infrastructure.
Session: Waterways
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I thank the Minister for her response. Earlier this week, I attended a local multi-agency roundtable on tackling violence against women to discuss how we can work together better to support victims, and I have reflected on what I heard from a very brave constituent who shared her story. Will the Minister set out how the Government will improve the experience of women like her, who need not only better support to access legal aid and bring the perpetrators to justice, but longer-term support as they navigate custody issues, mental health challenges and the significant impact that domestic violence has on children?
Context
Following a local multi-agency roundtable on tackling violence against women, Lauren Edwards heard from a constituent who shared her experience as a victim of VAWG. This prompted the question about support for victims.
The Solicitor General
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the devastating impact that VAWG has on victims and their families; it can affect every aspect of their lives, and I commend her brave constituent for coming forward with her experiences. That is why the strategy being announced today adopts a truly whole-system approach and unites action from every area of Government, including the criminal justice system, as well as health, education, housing and more. However, action must be backed with investment, and that is why in May we announced almost £20 million to provide vital support for victims of VAWG.
Session: Violence Against Women and Girls
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I understand that the 1,000 careers advisers the Government committed to introduce will now sit within jobcentres. Will the Minister outline how the Department will work with the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure that improving careers advice in schools remains a priority? Reaching children in primary schools now is incredibly important for promoting the technical career routes that our economy will rely on in future.
Context
The Government committed to introducing 1,000 careers advisers but now they will sit within jobcentres.
Josh MacAlister
I thank my hon. Friend for her question. My noble Friend the Minister for Skills is working across both Departments to ensure that we bring the very important work on careers and early entry to work programmes together across the Government. I have myself seen great collaboration between both Departments in my own constituency. The Government are still committed to improving work experience for children in secondary schools and early careers education as well.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister meet me to discuss their case and how the Department can develop a victims code to better support families like Mr Thandi’s?
Seema Malhotra
I thank my hon. Friend for her letter, and I am very happy to meet her to discuss this matter.
Session: Topical Questions
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Last Friday, I visited Demelza children’s hospice, which does amazing work for children and their families, but it needs certainty and sustainable funding to survive. Will the Chancellor consider extending the children’s hospice grant for the next five years, increasing it in line with inflation, to help it to plan and deliver those vital services?
Context
The children’s hospice grant needs certainty and sustainable funding to help Demelza Children's Hospices continue their important work.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray)
The Government are investing £100 million to improve hospice facilities and a further £26 million of revenue funding to support children and young people’s hospices this year. That is the biggest investment in hospices in a generation. Details about the funding arrangements for 2026-27 will be set out by the Department of Health and Social Care in due course.
Session: Topical Questions
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I have been contacted by constituents who are concerned by media comments over the last week that suggest that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill may render sites of special scientific interest protections meaningless. Will the Secretary of State clarify the Bill’s position on this and outline what protections there will be for SSSIs like Lodge hill in my constituency with its important nightingale population?
Context
Concerns have been raised about the Planning and Infrastructure Bill potentially weakening protections for Sites of Special Scientific Interest, particularly in Lauren Edwards' constituency which includes Lodge Hill with its important nightingale population.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner)
I am sure that those on the Conservative Benches have an interest in areas of natural beauty as well, and I am sure that the Minister for Housing and Planning will address this point when we discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill later today. We take natural beauty and history seriously, and we think that the Bill will be able to do nature recovery and enable us to build the houses that we desperately need.
Session: New Unitary Authorities
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The invest in women taskforce aims to drive investment in female-powered businesses at every stage. That includes putting more money in the hands of female investors, as we know that women back women. Does the Minister agree that one solution to tackling the gender disparity in investment decision-making roles is to set a minimum level of female representation for all investment committees that receive British Business Bank funding?
Context
The invest in women taskforce aims to drive investment in female-powered businesses, highlighting the importance of having a minimum level of female representation on investment committees.
Justin Madders
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is a strong correlation between the proportion of women on an investment committee and the proportion of female founders receiving investment. My Department leads on the investing in women code, whose 270 signatories commit to supporting female entrepreneurship. One of the key metrics we check is the gender balance on investment committees and investment teams.
Session: Topical Questions
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Rochester and Strood, positioned between London and mainland Europe, is well placed to help drive the UK’s AI economy. We have several net zero energy projects ready to go, with further plans for a data centre and battery storage; a council that is already using AI and which created an AI accelerator programme to support local businesses; and three university campuses that are driving innovation. Will the Minister meet me to discuss my constituency’s potential as a future AI growth zone?
Context
Lauren Edwards highlights the strategic location of Rochester and Strood between London and mainland Europe, its existing AI initiatives, and potential for future development.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Feryal Clark)
I thank my hon. Friend for strongly advocating for her constituency in Medway to become an AI growth zone. She will well know that the “AI Opportunities Action Plan” outlines the steps we are taking so that the UK can build the cutting-edge computer infrastructure needed to lead in AI development and deployment. I eagerly look forward to reading expressions of interest from hon. Members’ constituencies. I will be more than happy to meet her to discuss this in detail.
Session: AI Growth Zones
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Eurostar services have not called at Ashford or Ebbsfleet international rail stations since the pandemic. They will not resume for some years. This has a detrimental impact on businesses and residents in my constituency, more broadly across Medway and Kent. Will the Secretary of State meet me, other interested MPs and representatives from the Kent and Medway economic partnership to discuss options to restore this vital rail service?
Context
Eurostar stopped serving Ashford and Ebbsfleet since the pandemic, harming local economies.
Louise Haigh
I am grateful for my hon. Friend's important question. We share her and her constituents' disappointment in the commercial decision by Eurostar to cease services. We hope to see a reinstatement, either by Eurostar or another operator in the future but I will meet with her, other MPs and local stakeholders to continue discussing this matter.
Session: Topical Questions
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How will my right hon. Friend ensure that the voluntary sector has a strong voice once again under Labour, particularly focusing on care and creative industries? Partnership with the voluntary sector was key during previous terms.
Context
The voluntary sector had a strong voice during the previous Labour Government, contributing to achievements in office. There is interest in re-establishing this partnership for the current industrial strategy.
Jonathan Reynolds
It is great to see my hon. Friend in her place; she brings expertise from local government roles. We aim to embed our industrial strategy for long-term sustainable growth, focusing on inclusive and secure growth across many sectors. Civil society, trade unions, and local leaders will play a role as requested.
Session: Industrial Strategy
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The Government are rightly focused on bringing empty properties back into use as part of our commitment to regenerate high streets, but encouraging footfall by supporting local communities to hold events in our town centres is another way we can bring life back to our high streets and support local businesses. Will my hon. Friend meet me to discuss learnings from that experience and what an improved new fund could look like under this Government?
Context
The question follows a discussion on the importance of supporting local communities to hold events in town centres as part of high street regeneration efforts.
Alex Norris
I thank my hon. Friend for her kind invitation: I am keen to understand more about the Medway experience. I know that the UK shared prosperity fund has been used very effectively throughout the country, and that there is a great deal of interest in its future.
Session: High Streets Regeneration
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Last week, a horrific incident took place in my constituency, with the attack on uniformed Royal Engineer Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton on the streets of Brompton. Will my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary join me in paying tribute to Kent Police, ambulance and NHS workers, Medway council and senior officers from the Brompton barracks, who worked so well together to quickly arrest the suspect, save Mark's life, support his family and reassure the local community?
Context
A horrific attack on a serving soldier in Brompton has raised concerns about safety.
Yvette Cooper
I thank my hon. Friend for raising that important case. This was an awful attack on a serving soldier in her constituency. All of our thoughts will be with him and with his family and friends, and we wish him a most speedy recovery. We give Kent Police our full support in investigating this incident and in providing reassurance and community patrols in the area.
Session: Topical Questions
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Attendance
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79 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
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27.6% of votes
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53.1% of votes
Abstentions
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19.4% of votes
11 Sep 2026
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Closure motion
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11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
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Failed
10 Sep 2026
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Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
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09 Sep 2026
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
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04 Sep 2026
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Motion to sit in private
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
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Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
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Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
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Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
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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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Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
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National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
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17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
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24 Feb 2026
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Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
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23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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
1
PMQs Asked
26
Ministerial Questions Asked
17
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+94% above average
This MP:
26
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+250% above average
This MP:
17
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 (%)
+16% above average
This MP:
80.6
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 Lauren Edwards's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.