Liam Byrne
MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Lab
15 Jul 2004 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Tomorrow, I will be delivering food bank collection crates across my constituency, because our food banks are running out of food once more. Does the Prime Minister understand the despair my constituents feel that he is doing so little for the poorest in Britain by refusing to cancel the £3 billion tax break for non-doms who profit from our country but will not make it their home?
Context
Local food banks are running out of supplies, prompting concerns about the government's support for the most vulnerable. There is a specific concern over a £3 billion tax break for non-domiciled individuals who do not permanently reside in Britain but profit from it.
Rishi Sunak
I am proud of my and this Government's track record in supporting the most vulnerable in our society, and that will always continue. It is a bit rich to hear that from the right hon. Gentleman—the first person to remind us what happens when the economy is crashed by a Labour Government.
Assessment
Cancellation of the £3 billion tax break for non-domiciled individuals
It Is A Bit Rich To Hear That From The Right Hon. Gentleman—The First Person To Remind Us What Happens When The Economy Is Crashed By A Labour Government.
Session: PMQs
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Covid has triggered a global rise in extreme poverty, but at the G7 summit, leaders could take action by reallocating special drawing rights and restocking development association funds. Will the Prime Minister commit to leading efforts against the pandemic of poverty?
Context
The pandemic has caused the first rise in extreme poverty since the start of the century. The G7 can reallocate funds to help reduce this issue.
Boris Johnson
I have already had conversations regarding this matter with Kristalina Georgiera.
Assessment
Did not commit to leading specific actions or discussions against poverty
Referenced Ongoing Discussions But Did Not Commit
Session: PMQs
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I know the Secretary of State will join me in wishing the United States a very happy 250th birthday on Saturday. It was John Pym and Members of this House four centuries ago who helped found the American economy, and I know the whole House will wish the young republic well. But it is the Republic of France that I want to ask the Secretary of State about.
Today, I am publishing correspondence between the Committee and the Port of Dover, warning that we will have, without doubt, a critical incident at the border unless France is persuaded to suspend the entry and exit system. The modelling has been done, and we know the chaos that will follow, so what will the Secretary of State do to ensure that we avoid this peril?
Today, I am publishing correspondence between the Committee and the Port of Dover, warning that we will have, without doubt, a critical incident at the border unless France is persuaded to suspend the entry and exit system. The modelling has been done, and we know the chaos that will follow, so what will the Secretary of State do to ensure that we avoid this peril?
Context
The United States celebrates its 250th birthday, and the Secretary of State will join in wishing them well. The Committee has warned about a critical incident at the border unless France is persuaded to suspend the entry and exit system.
Peter Kyle
I am grateful for my right hon. Friend's advocacy, and I share in his birthday message to the people of the United States of America. The Department for Transport is engaged with the Port of Dover, and thanks to the functional and productive relations we have with the EU, we are working with it on those issues to ensure that the worst-case scenario my right hon. Friend outlines does not come to pass.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-02
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The Committee is meeting steel makers later today and will supply the Government with its advice from that, but I want to raise the automotive sector. We are not going to double automotive production in the way the Secretary of State wants unless we fundamentally reform the zero emission vehicle mandate. Auto makers are subsidising sales by £5 billion a year. They are transferring money to state-subsidised players, such as BYD, and battery costs have not fallen. Will the Secretary of State bring forward a whole-market review and reform the ZEV mandate for good?
Context
The Committee is scheduled to meet with steel makers later today, aiming to supply the Government with advice on automotive production growth.
Peter Kyle
My right hon. Friend, as always, gives great voice to the automotive sector. I have listened closely to the voices of the sector in relation to the ZEV mandate—it is important that we do that. It is also important that, when setting such targets, we take into account consumer demand.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Select Committee recently flagged that small businesses in our country now face pandemic-level pressures. In April, standing charges for energy are set to rise by 60%, with no price cap protection. Now, soaring oil and gas prices threaten to be the final straw for thousands of SMEs. Will the Secretary of State make an urgent assessment of the risk of soaring energy prices, and give a clear account of how we will keep the SMEs that keep this country running in business?
Context
Small businesses face pandemic-level pressures with standing charges for energy set to rise by 60% in April.
Blair McDougall
My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have taken action through the British industrial competitiveness scheme, which is a downpayment on exactly the sort of support he describes. We are constantly working on ways to cut costs for small businesses, and I am sure we will work with the Select Committee on that.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am concerned about the issue raised by the chief executive of Ofgem regarding higher energy bills for small businesses. Can you assure me that when the small business strategy is published, it will address this energy rip-off?
Context
The Business and Trade Committee’s inquiry on small businesses highlighted the impact of uncompetitive energy contracts due to regulatory collapse post-COVID.
Jonathan Reynolds
I am grateful for the Chair's work and acknowledge the issue highlighted. Small businesses were locked into uncompetitive contracts post-COVID, leading to higher bills. We must break the link between gas prices and electricity costs by increasing clean energy on the system.
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I very much welcome yesterday’s investment in UK energy abundance, but as our Committee pointed out on Friday, the success of the industrial strategy will depend on a plan to cut industrial energy costs now. When the industrial strategy is published, will the Secretary of State reassure us that there will be a plan to ensure that UK energy prices are internationally competitive?
Context
The MP welcomed an investment in UK energy abundance but questioned the need for a plan to ensure competitive industrial energy prices.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Jonathan Reynolds)
I thank my right hon. Friend and the Select Committee for all their work in this area. He knows my view from the evidence that I have given. The significant increase in industrial energy prices under the previous Government is a significant issue for our competitiveness—and yes, that is something that we seek to address.
Session: Topical Questions
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Today the Select Committee writes to the Secretary of State to supply our response to his consultation on how we should respond to American tariffs. We have heard widespread consensus that there should not be retaliatory tariffs and that the approach the Government are pursuing is right, but we have also heard real concerns especially in the automotive industry among those big exporters to America and, crucially, their supply chains. Can the Secretary of State reassure the House that he is readying support packages across Government to ensure that our automotive sector does not run into serious trouble if we cannot get a deal with America soon?
Context
The Select Committee has written to the Secretary of State regarding US tariffs, highlighting concerns in the automotive industry. The Government's approach is not to pursue retaliatory tariffs.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Jonathan Reynolds)
As my right hon. Friend knows, I always welcome communications from the Select Committee and the constructive and helpful role it plays in all these important matters. He is right to say that the business community in the UK strongly backs the Government’s calm and level-headed approach to these difficult issues. The automotive sector is one of our major priorities. It is the sector that has the most exports because of the brilliant success we have with automotive exports to the US. It remains an absolute priority for us in any negotiation to secure what we need, which is the continuation of access to US markets in a way that is complementary to the US and that meets the ambitions of US consumers. Frankly, I do not see any argument for making that relationship more difficult through the long-term imposition of tariffs. We are closely engaged in a number of important meetings this week with senior automotive leaders, and we will continue to prepare that, working to keep the Select Committee involved.
Session: Trade US Tariffs
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Have all the victims now come forward, and are there any gaps left in the schemes for redress?
Context
Recent revelations suggest there will be more convictions quashed, increasing the bill for redress by half a billion pounds. Questioner seeks updates on victim support.
Gareth Thomas
I welcome the decision by my right hon. Friend's Select Committee to take a further look at the issue. It is a priority for the Department to speed up the compensation process, and victims are still coming forward. We are actively looking at whether all those who come forward are covered by the compensation schemes.
Session: Topical Questions
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What thought has the Secretary of State given to attending the Williams inquiry? The Post Office scandal is unfinished business. It is now vital that we not only learn the lessons, but accelerate redress for the innocent and, crucially, punish the guilty fast.
Context
The Post Office scandal is ongoing, affecting many sub-postmasters. The Williams inquiry aims to address the issue of miscarriages of justice and redress for innocent individuals.
Jonathan Reynolds
I am very grateful to my right hon. Friend for that question. As a new Secretary of State, the inquiry and the whole issue has affected deeply how I believe accountability and power should be considered in the roles we have as Ministers. It comes on the back of what we heard about Grenfell yesterday, and what we have heard about Bloody Sunday and Hillsborough. I believe that, although this is essentially a legacy issue, it is exactly the agenda that we have on coming into these jobs. The future of the Post Office must be linked to the inquiry not just in terms of redress, but in how the business model works better for sub-postmasters. I do not believe that this has been put into the public domain yet, but I have received a request to attend the inquiry. I will, of course, do so, and believe it is an essential way to put across what we will take from that inquiry and our plans for long-term reform in the future.
Session: Topical Questions
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Council funding in Birmingham is inadequate because of a set of sadistic directions based on speculative estimates of equal pay liabilities. No one believes those estimates, not even the lead commissioner, so will the Minister revisit those directions quickly and meet with Birmingham MPs to help us to get them right?
Context
The question involves the speculative estimates of equal pay liabilities affecting council funding in Birmingham, prompting a request for reassessment.
Jim McMahon
First, we need to reset the relationship between the Westminster Government and local authorities. I have seen far too many examples where the Secretary of State and Ministers have, at this Dispatch Box, hung individual councils out to dry. That is not a relationship of equals at all. I thank the leadership of Birmingham for taking the tough decisions and actions that are needed. This Government will work in partnership with them in a constructive way, as equals, going forward.
Session: Council Funding
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If we put all the ongoing investigations to one side, on the basis of the facts as they are known today, does she still have full confidence in Nick Read as the chief executive of the Post Office to run the redress schemes currently under way?
Context
The Select Committee set out recommendations for ending the Post Office redress scheme administration circus.
Kevin Hollinrake
We thank the right hon. Gentleman for his work. I have taken a quick look at the report, although it was only issued this morning. All the recommendations he makes in that report we have either fixed or are fixing with the assistance of the Horizon compensation advisory board. We agree with him that we need to bring the compensation schemes in house. The GLO—group litigation order—scheme is already being delivered by the Department for Business and Trade. We believe that further compensation will flow from our overturning of convictions. We will be overturning hundreds of convictions through legislation in this House very shortly, as quickly as possible, and that will provide a flow of hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation for those individuals. That will be done by the Department for Business and Trade.
Session: Topical Questions
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Why have 70% of profits been paid out as dividends while the pension fund deficit is £50 million? Will regulators explore options to claw back those dividends for Wilko pensioners?
Context
The collapse of a firm led to significant issues with the company's pension fund, which now has a £50 million deficit. Profits were largely paid out in dividends over four years.
Kevin Hollinrake
The Insolvency Service is looking at the directors' conduct report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. There is currently no evidence of director misconduct, but further work is ongoing. The Insolvency Service will meet PwC in January to look into the situation.
Session: Topical Questions
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New analysis from the House of Commons Library shows that since 2010 our trade with dictatorships has grown by over £135 billion and is growing twice as fast as with free nations. When will the Minister define and de-risk critical supply chains?
Context
New analysis shows a significant growth in UK trade with dictatorships compared to free nations, raising concerns about supply chain risks.
Nusrat Ghani
I am responsible for supply chains and critical minerals; I refreshed our critical minerals strategy several months ago. We are looking at how we ensure stability in supply chains.
Session: Business Exports
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Global malnutrition is a serious threat affecting 200 million people. The Development Minister is asked to support early-day motion 951 that welcomes the Bridgetown agenda, aiming to revolutionize the global financial development framework. Now is not the time for half measures.
Context
The global crisis of malnutrition threatens the lives of 200 million people. Early-day motion 951 seeks to welcome the Bridgetown agenda, which aims to transform the mission, model and money in the global finance development architecture.
Andrew Mitchell
Government Ministers do not normally sign early-day motions, but the Bridgetown agenda is crucial internationally. We need to ensure that we turn billions into trillions as promised at recent conferences of the parties.
Session: Topical Questions
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I welcome the right hon. Gentleman, my constituency neighbour, to his place. Our ability to act as human rights defenders around the world would be much stronger if we collectively hit the G20 target of lending $100 billion of the special drawing rights issued last year. To date, the UK has committed to sharing only 20% of its special drawing rights. That fraction is much lower than France and China. What is he doing to get a grip of the Government achieving the aim of sharing a much higher proportion?
Context
The MP welcomes the Minister to his place and discusses the issue of SDRs, noting that the UK's commitment to share its SDRs is much lower than France and China.
Andrew Mitchell
The right hon. Gentleman, my constituency neighbour, has raised with me privately the issue of SDRs. I agree that there is much more that the international community can do to use those SDRs for the benefit of the poorest people in the world, whom we wish to help. All I can say today is that those discussions with the Treasury are ongoing.
Session: Human Rights
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Tom Burgis is appearing in court today against oligarchs seeking to silence him. When will the Secretary of State bring forward a defence against SLAPPs?
Context
The question raises concerns about strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and asks for measures to defend against them.
Dominic Raab
The House has periodically looked at questions of libel law and we will keep those issues under constant review. This is an opportunity to reinvent the priority attached to freedom of speech.
Session: Topical Questions
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Has the Minister read the submission from the combined authorities—the Mayor and the seven mighty authorities of the west midlands—and, crucially, when the levelling-up White Paper is delivered, will he deliver on it?
Context
The Mayor of the West Midlands and Liam Byrne agree on the need for radical devolution in at least 12 areas, from skills to energy regulation. Liam Byrne asks if the Minister has read the submission and when the levelling-up White Paper will deliver these proposals.
Neil O'Brien
I am glad to see this wonderful outbreak of consensus. I have read the exciting proposals put forward to us but I am afraid the right hon. Gentleman will have to wait until the White Paper; however, I will say that Andy Street has continued to bring forward very exciting and interesting ideas.
Session: West Midlands Combined Authority Further Devolution
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What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the West Midlands Combined Authority's proposals for a further devolution deal.
Context
The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking to secure further powers for the region. Liam Byrne asks about the assessment of these potential merits.
Neil O'Brien
We commend the West Midlands Combined Authority under the leadership of Andy Street for its ambition to secure further powers for the region and will be saying more about our plans to strengthen local leadership in the forthcoming White Paper.
Session: West Midlands Combined Authority Further Devolution
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What steps he is taking to support investment in the East Birmingham tram line?
Context
The progress on the East Birmingham tram line, which involves connecting east Birmingham to High Speed 2. The project aims at levelling up by linking poor communities with wealth creation.
Andrew Stephenson
Thanks to our hard-working Mayor, Andy Street, diggers are already at work on the first part of the East Birmingham tram line from the city centre to Digbeth. Over £1 billion was awarded in the spending review for transformative projects like this.
Session: East Birmingham Tram Line
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What steps he is taking to support investment in the East Birmingham tram line? Last week's Budget was a step forward, but if we strip out the re-announced money, it actually represents £1 billion less than what the Mayor requested. This shortfall jeopardises the 8-mile tram line project. Will the Minister meet me and other Members from east Birmingham to explain our cross-party ambition for this line? Connecting these poorest communities with High Speed 2 is crucial for levelling up.
Context
The question arises from the progress on the East Birmingham tram line, which is part of a larger investment plan for transformative projects. The questioner highlights the importance of connecting east Birmingham with High Speed 2 and ensuring the fifth-biggest city's growth.
Andrew Stephenson
The Minister responsible for trams, my hon. Friend Baroness Vere, would be happy to meet to discuss the tram line and other local priorities. The £1 billion announced in the spending review is part of overall transport investment, and more good news is expected from the upcoming integrated rail plan.
Session: East Birmingham Tram Line
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Jaguar Land Rover: Redundancies
09 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Israel and Palestine
08 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116
02 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I propose New Clause 116 to introduce a cap on donations from overseas contributors to political parties and candidates. This measure is necessary to ensure the integrity of our democratic process and...
UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement
14 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NATO Summit
09 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Foreign Interference in UK Politics
06 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Steel Tariffs
17 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Climate Change (Political Declaration) Bill - Amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition
21 May 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Cummins has opened debate on an amendment proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, without specifying her own position or arguments.
Costs for Motorists
21 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Pensions Bill - Clause 122 - Commencement
22 April 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The lead MP moved that the House insists on its disagreement with several Lords amendments, proposes new clauses, and does not insist on certain other amendments. He aims to ensure that the cultural c...
Road safety in Ward End, Birmingham
25 November 2025
Residents of Ward End, Birmingham are concerned about the safety of local children around Thornton School and are petitioning for a one-way system on St Agatha’s Road and Bamville Road.
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Road Safety in Ward End, Birmingham
12 November 2025
The petition addresses the dangerous driving conditions around Thornton and Sladefield schools in Ward End, Birmingham, specifically highlighting risks on Bamville Road and St Agatha’s Road.
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Plan for Neighbourhoods Funding
11 November 2025
The petition calls for the Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North constituency to be considered for support under the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods funding, arguing that certain areas within ...
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Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
15 October 2025
The petition calls for the UK government to recognise Palestinian statehood, reflecting a belief among residents of Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North that this recognition is crucial for peace ...
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Parking Enforcement: Hurstcroft Road and Eddish Road
13 October 2025
The petition addresses persistent parking offences around Lea Forest Academy school during peak hours, which negatively impact the wellbeing of local residents on Hurstcroft Road and Eddish Road.
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Plan for Neighbourhoods Funding
16 September 2025
The petitioners from Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North request support for their area from the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods funding, particularly to aid the regeneration of Glebe Farm a...
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Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
03 September 2025
The petitioners believe that the UK should recognise Palestinian statehood due to ongoing conflicts and human rights violations in Gaza, arguing it is an urgent matter for upholding international law.
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Waste Provision on Lea Hall Road, in the Garretts Green Ward in Birmingham, Hodge Hill and Solihull
01 September 2025
Residents of Lea Hall Road in the Garretts Green Ward, Birmingham, who live on a grass verge need access to general waste bins. The petitioners claim that Birmingham Council's red tape is preventing t...
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Parking enforcement at Castle Bromwich Infant School
01 September 2025
The petition addresses the significant increase in parking violations around Castle Bromwich Infant School, where cars are parked illegally over drives, pavements, and double yellow lines.
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Parking Enforcement at Castle Bromwich Infant School
21 July 2025
The petition addresses the significant increase in parking violations around Castle Bromwich Infant School, which has led to blocked driveways, damaged grass verges, and a safety risk for children cro...
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Attendance
81.6%
80 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
29
29.6% of votes
No Votes
51
52.0% of votes
Abstentions
18
18.4% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
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
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
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 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
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 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
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 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
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 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
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: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
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: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
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 NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
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 AYE
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
2
PMQs Asked
19
Ministerial Questions Asked
142
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
16
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
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+42% above average
This MP:
19
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2822% above average
This MP:
142
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
+552% above average
This MP:
16
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+18% above average
This MP:
81.6
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
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This page tracks Liam Byrne's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.