Rishi Sunak
MP for Richmond and Northallerton
Con
7 May 2015 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Will the Prime Minister join me in applauding the kindness, decency and tolerance that have always been the British way?
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The MP notes that Diwali is coming up and mentions his leadership role during this festival.
Keir Starmer
We were all proud to see the right hon. Gentleman standing there as Prime Minister representing our diverse country. I thank him for that, and for his last question as Leader of the Opposition—although, given the speed with which his party goes through leaders, he may be back here before too long.
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In light of the threats that we face, may I urge him always to maintain the strength of the transatlantic alliance and to ensure that NATO remains the bedrock of western security, with the United Kingdom playing a leading role?
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The MP highlights the threats from authoritarian states like Russia and emphasizes the importance of NATO in ensuring Western security.
Keir Starmer
NATO is as important today as it was on the day on which it was created, and we support it to the hilt.
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The Prime Minister has the immense privilege of being Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is a special part of our Union, but one that needs particular care, attention and respect. Having a strong, functioning Assembly at Stormont is good for the people of Northern Ireland and good for our Union, which is why I was so pleased to see government restored there earlier this year, and I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his support with that. Can he assure the House that he will continue to work to keep Stormont open, delivering for the Northern Irish people and strengthening Northern Ireland's place in our Union?
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The MP expresses gratitude towards the PM for supporting the restoration of government in Northern Ireland.
Keir Starmer
Yes. Again, that is a very important point, and it is one that matters to me personally. I worked for five years in Northern Ireland on some of the proposals under the Good Friday agreement, in particular the transformation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary into the Police Service of Northern Ireland. I worked with both communities there for those five years. That was very important to me and it had a huge impact on me, so I care deeply about Northern Ireland. I absolutely agree that the institutions of government need to be up and running, and I want to give all the support I can to further development in Northern Ireland.
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Did not provide assurances for continued support on keeping Stormont open specifically
I Care Deeply About Northern Ireland
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Our two predecessors, Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague, have repeatedly come together and powerfully argued in their joint reports that it is vital for the future prosperity of Britain's economy, society and public services for us to be a world leader in technology and innovation. The Prime Minister and I may not yet be at our joint report writing stage, but in a similar spirit of cross-party agreement, could I ask him to find his inner tech bro and continue to support emerging British tech businesses and establish our country as the home of AI growth and innovation?
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The MP references a previous cross-party agreement on the importance of technology and innovation.
Keir Starmer
Yes, and that is a really important point. Last year, the Leader of the Opposition held a summit on AI, which was very important. We have been bringing together the leaders in AI. We have a huge advantage in this country, being ranked in the top three in the world. AI will have huge potential for our growth and our public services, and I think that the whole House should be fully supportive of it.
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Did not commit to finding his 'inner tech bro' or supporting British tech businesses specifically
We Have A Huge Advantage In Ai
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That is very kind of the Prime Minister. I know he is partial to the Lake district, but perhaps we can tempt him over to our end as well. Yorkshire is famous not just for its walks, but for being home to some of England's greatest cricketers. Sadly, no one is going to put me on that list—but who knows? I now have a lot more time to practise. Cricket has the power to bring people from all communities together and give them fantastic opportunities, as was shown so powerfully by Andrew Flintoff's recent documentary. We lead the world in female participation, and that will stand us in good stead when we host the women's world cup in 2026 and when cricket becomes an Olympic sport in 2028. Can I therefore ask the Prime Minister to continue Government support for the England and Wales Cricket Board's new initiative to get cricket into vastly more state schools, fostering a whole new generation of cricketers for us all to cheer on at every level?
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The MP is expressing interest in fostering a new generation of cricketers through state school initiatives.
Keir Starmer
Yes, is the answer to that question. That point is a really important one. We celebrate cricket and it does bring communities together, but it is also really important for children and young people to enjoy lots of different sports. It gives them a confidence that they might not otherwise have and the ability to work in a team, and it teaches them about skills like leadership, so I am fully supportive.
Assessment
Did not commit to specific support for getting cricket into state schools through ECB's new initiative
Children Should Enjoy Lots Of Different Sports
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Mr Speaker, thank you for your kind words—and, indeed, I thank the Prime Minister for his kind words. No Prime Minister looks forward to PMQs, but I always did like this pre-Budget one. It was, for a change, nice not to be the main event but just the warm-up act. As you said, Mr Speaker, today is my last appearance at PMQs. I am happy to confirm reports that I will now be spending more time in the greatest place on earth, where the scenery is worthy of a movie set and everyone is a character. That's right, Mr Speaker, if anyone needs me, I will be in Yorkshire. As an adopted Yorkshireman, I am particularly looking forward to doing the coast-to-coast walk that runs through my constituency and many others. Since 2015, we have made significant progress with the campaign to make it a national trail, and Natural England is close to concluding its work. Can I ask the Prime Minister to ensure that the coast-to-coast walk does indeed become Britain's greatest national trail, and, in preparation for my return to the Back Benches, will he meet with me to discuss it?
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The MP is departing PMQs after serving as Chancellor, expressing interest in the coast-to-coast walk through his constituency and others.
Keir Starmer
Mr Speaker, I thought the right hon. Gentleman was about to ask me to join him on the walk. [Laughter.] Certainly I will meet him, and that is an important point.
Assessment
Did not commit to ensuring the coast-to-coast walk becomes Britain's greatest national trail
Thought He Was About To Ask Me To Join Him On The Walk
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The FIR scheme and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act were new tools—new sets of powers—that the previous Government passed in order to give our universities and security services the powers that they need to tackle a growing threat. The Opposition will of course continue to support the Government in protecting our national security, but we believe that those tools are needed, and we are concerned by reports that the new Government have paused their implementation or indeed scrapped them. Finally, the Chinese Government have sanctioned multiple Members of our Parliament for championing human rights. As a result, they have faced intimidation, abuse and surveillance. I commend you, Mr Speaker, for your defence of the right of every Member of this House to speak out on crucial issues without fear of retaliation from foreign states. I know that the Prime Minister will agree with that too, so this week will the Foreign Secretary in his meetings not just raise the issue but tell the Chinese Government to lift those sanctions on our colleagues?
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The FIR scheme and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act were new tools designed to help universities and security services tackle threats. Reports suggest that their implementation has been paused or scrapped.
Keir Starmer
Yes—we speak with one voice. The right hon. Gentleman speaks about the record of the last Government. That record was 14 years of failure. Six years of austerity, three years of Brexit logjam, then Johnson, Truss and the present Leader of the Opposition—utter failure. This Government were elected to do things differently, make fairer choices, and most importantly, give Britain its future back. We will fix the foundations, with a long-term plan to grow our economy, protect working people and rebuild our country.
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Implementation of FIR scheme and Higher Education Act
Criticizing Previous Government
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That is very clearly what the Government have said. Only last week, the Prime Minister said at the Dispatch Box that he would give the security forces “the powers that they need”.—[Official Report, 9 October 2024; Vol. 754, c. 297.] If he is to fulfil that promise, I urge him to get up to speed on this issue and implement the scheme. Furthermore, Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee has warned that British universities are increasingly a rich feeding ground for China to exert political influence over us. That is why we passed the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, with new powers to help to defend universities from that threat, but the new Education Secretary has since blocked it. Can the Prime Minister tell us how, without that tool, the Government will prevent Chinese influence over our universities?
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The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act was passed to defend universities from Chinese political influence. The new government has reportedly paused or blocked its implementation.
Keir Starmer
I really do not think that party political points on security and intelligence—[Interruption.] Throughout the last Parliament, we stood with the Government on all questions of security and intelligence, because it was important to the outside world that we did so. I worked with the security and intelligence services for five years prosecuting cases. I know at first hand, as a lawyer, the work that they do. I have known at first hand, as the Prime Minister, the work that they do. We support them in everything that we do, and the right hon. Gentleman knows that.
Assessment
How to prevent Chinese influence without the Act
Deflecting Onto Past Cooperation
Repeating General Support
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Why is the Prime Minister halting the implementation of a registration and monitoring scheme essential for protecting Britain from foreign state interference?
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A new system of registration and monitoring was established to protect the UK from foreign state interference, including China. Implementation has been halted since the Prime Minister took office.
Keir Starmer
That is not correct.
Assessment
Halt in implementation of foreign influence registration scheme
That Is Not Correct
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Will the Prime Minister confirm readiness to sanction any Chinese business or individual involved in aiding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including imposing secondary sanctions on financial institutions?
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China has enabled Russia's war against Ukraine, providing a significant portion of military micro-electronics and components. Previous sanctions have been expanded by the US.
Keir Starmer
Yes. We have called for this in the past and continue to do so. We hope for unity across the House on this issue.
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The case of Jimmy Lai is a priority. Does the Prime Minister agree that this is a politically motivated prosecution and breach of China's legal obligations to Hong Kong under the Sino-British declaration?
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Jimmy Lai, a British citizen and democracy campaigner, has been wrongly imprisoned in Hong Kong for four years. Previous governments pressured China for his release.
Keir Starmer
Yes, we call for his immediate release. The Foreign Secretary raised this case in his first meeting with China's Foreign Minister and will continue to do so.
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Given China's unwarranted and intimidatory military exercises in the Taiwan strait, will the Foreign Secretary use his meetings in Beijing this week to condemn these acts?
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China has carried out aggressive military exercises in the Taiwan strait, raising concerns among allies. There are reports that the government may have intervened to stop a visit by former Taiwanese President.
Keir Starmer
Stability in the Taiwan strait is in our interests. We will engage where we can on issues like net zero and health, compete where necessary, and challenge when it is needed to protect national security, human rights and values.
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Specific commitment during meetings with Chinese officials
We Will Put That Challenge In
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It is clear that the Prime Minister has opened the door to raising employer national insurance contributions, including on pensions. Economic confidence is plummeting, growth is stalling, and borrowing costs are rising. Can he confirm that the terrorism Bill will give security services the powers they need? I can assure him of our constructive support.
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The Prime Minister is facing criticism for potential economic policies and a recent warning from MI5 about evolving threats.
Keir Starmer
I can confirm that we will give the security forces and services the powers that they need. But it is a shame the Opposition cannot celebrate Britain's success under this Government, as investment pours in, NHS strikes end, houses are being built, and workers' rights are upgraded.
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The specific ask about confirming terrorism Bill powers was not addressed directly; instead, general statements were made about the government's success.
Under Review
Success Under This Government
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On debt, we left the Government the second lowest debt in the G7. As the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said—[Interruption.]
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The previous Government left the lowest debt in the G7.
Keir Starmer
I see the right hon. Gentleman is back to his old script of, “They've never had it so good.” It did not work so well at the election, so it might be time to change that.
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National debt situation inherited from previous government
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I am very happy to welcome investments that my Government negotiated, but when it comes to the Prime Minister's answer on tax, businesses across the country would have found his answer just about as reassuring as Sue Gray found it when he promised to protect her job. It is no wonder that confidence is plummeting on his watch, which he did not mention. Turning to another commitment, before the election his Chancellor said that changing the debt target in the fiscal rules would be tantamount to “fiddling the figures”. Does he still agree with the Chancellor?
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The Chancellor previously said changing the debt target would be fiddling figures.
Keir Starmer
The right hon. Gentleman is literally the man who was in charge of the economy. Over 14 years, the Conservatives crashed the economy.
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Agreement with Chancellor's statement on fiscal rules
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I don't think that even Lord Alli is buying any of that nonsense. I am not asking about the Budget; I am asking specifically about the promise that the Prime Minister made to the British people. So let me ask him again just to clarify his own promise: does his commitment not to raise national insurance apply to both employee and employer national insurance contributions?
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The Prime Minister promised not to raise taxes.
Keir Starmer
We set out our promises in our manifesto. We were returned with a huge majority to change the country for the better, and I stick to my promises in the manifesto.
Assessment
Specifics of tax promise applicability
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When the Prime Minister talks about security at work, once again it is one rule for him and another rule for everyone else. I know that not everything or everyone has survived his first 100 days in government, so can he confirm that when he promised not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, that commitment applies to both employer and employee national insurance contributions?
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The Prime Minister promised not to raise taxes.
Keir Starmer
As the right hon. Gentleman well knows, I am not going to get drawn on decisions that will be set out. We made an absolute commitment to not raise tax on working people.
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Specifics of tax promise applicability
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Tomorrow, the Government will publish their anticipated changes to employment law. Given the weekend's events, when did the Prime Minister first become a convert to fire and rehire?
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The Government will publish employment law changes.
Keir Starmer
I am very pleased and proud that tomorrow we will publish the Bill that will mean the biggest upgrade of workers' rights in a generation. That will do two things: first it will give people basic dignity at work, and secondly it will help to grow our economy—something on which the last Government absolutely failed for 14 long years.
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Support for fire and rehire practices
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Why has the government's programme failed to recognise the impact on organisations across Bristol South? Will the Prime Minister reassure English farmers that he will not threaten their livelihoods, and will he rule out imposing those same top-down targets here?
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The Labour Government in Wales has implemented eco-targets that have been assessed to lead to thousands of job losses, less food security, and damage rural incomes. Farmers describe these policies as bleak.
Keir Starmer
We will work with farmers across the whole of the United Kingdom, as we have made clear. While the Opposition try to rewrite history, we are getting on with building a better country for the future.
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The PM did not address specific concerns about top-down targets threatening livelihoods in England
Changing Subject
Criticising Opposition
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I am not sure I heard a specific answer, but farmers also do great work to preserve the beauty of the British countryside—something I am sure the Prime Minister will appreciate, given his new-found preference for landscapes over political portraiture. When it comes to land use, protections are currently in place to ensure that the most productive farmland is used for food production rather than alternatives like solar. Does he agree that it is not appropriate or right that developers with a vested interest grade the quality of that farmland themselves? Will he look at making that process independent?
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Developers grade the quality of farmland themselves, leading to concerns about land use for food production.
Keir Starmer
Rural communities were neglected under the last Government. Confidence was at an all-time low, and thousands of food and farming businesses are being forced out of business. Of course, we will work with them and get the balance right but, again, we are picking up and clearing up the mess, and rebuilding our country.
Assessment
The specific ask about land use grading was not addressed.
Rural Communities Were Neglected
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Changing topics, today is Back British Farming Day, when we recognise that British farmers produce food that is of higher quality and has higher welfare standards and higher environmental standards than imported food. At a time of increasing global volatility, it is also crucial for our food security and national security. Will the Prime Minister therefore confirm whether he will be adopting the National Farmers Union's recent proposal to enshrine a national food security target in law?
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Today is Back British Farming Day, highlighting the importance of British farmers for food quality, welfare standards, environmental standards, and national security.
Keir Starmer
Rural communities were neglected under the last Government. Confidence was at an all-time low, and thousands of food and farming businesses are being forced out of business. Of course, we will work with them and get the balance right but, again, we are picking up and clearing up the mess, and rebuilding our country.
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The specific ask about adopting a national food security target was not addressed.
Rural Communities Were Neglected
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Pensioners watching today will have seen that the Prime Minister has repeatedly refused to admit or to publish the consequences of his decision. We will continue holding him to account for that.
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Labour MPs voted to remove winter fuel payments, causing concern among pensioners.
Keir Starmer
Food security is really important; I am glad that the right hon. Gentleman raised that. We have talked to the NFU about it. Rural issues are really important—that is what we fought the election on and why we have a lot of rural constituency Members sitting behind me now.
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The specific ask about holding the government accountable was not addressed.
Food Security Is Really Important
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They are shouting now, but those arguments did not even convince 50 of the Prime Minister's own MPs, who suddenly found yesterday that they had urgent business elsewhere. We know why the Prime Minister is hiding the impact assessment: the Labour party's own previous analysis claimed that this policy could cause 3,850 deaths. Are the numbers in his impact assessment higher or lower than that?
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Labour MPs voted to remove the winter fuel payment, which could result in 3,850 deaths according to Labour's analysis.
Keir Starmer
We are taking this decision to stabilise the economy. That means that we can commit to the triple lock. By committing to the triple lock, we can make sure that payments of state pension are higher, and therefore there is more money in the pockets of pensioners, notwithstanding the tough action that we need to take.
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The specific ask about impact assessment numbers was not addressed.
Stabilising The Economy
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Yesterday, Labour MPs voted to remove the winter fuel payment from more than 10 million British pensioners, including those with just £13,000 of income. With that decision debated and made, it is now important that the House understands the full consequences of the Government's choice. May I specifically ask the Prime Minister this: will he now publish the impact assessment before the House rises?
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Labour MPs voted to remove winter fuel payments for over 10 million pensioners, including those with an income of £13,000.
Keir Starmer
The fact of the matter is this: the Conservatives left a £22 billion black hole, and they hid it from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Richard Hughes is absolutely clear that it is the “largest year-ahead” overspend outside the pandemic.
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The specific ask about publishing an impact assessment was not addressed.
Conservatives Left A £22 Billion Black Hole
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Finally, in the dangerous and uncertain world in which we now sadly live, I know at first hand how important it is that our Prime Minister can use his prerogative power to respond quickly militarily to protect British national security, sometimes without giving this House prior notice. These are perhaps the most difficult decisions that a Prime Minister can take, and I welcomed his support when I made them. I want to take this opportunity to assure him of the Opposition's support if he deems it necessary to take similar action in the future. Does he agree that while the use of the prerogative power is sometimes politically controversial, it is essential to ensure the safety and security of the British people?
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Discussion about the Prime Minister's ability to use his prerogative power in times of national security.
Keir Starmer
I agree that it is essential, and our security is the first duty of government. I was grateful to the Leader of the Opposition for reaching out to me personally when action had to be taken, to ensure that I was briefed on the sensitive issues that lay behind the decisions that he had to take. As I mentioned to him last week, I will endeavour to ensure that we proceed in the same way so that he has access to all the information that he needs to come to a determination, which I hope will be to support the position that this Government take.
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I very much welcome the Prime Minister's response. I also welcome both his and the Defence Secretary's recent emphasis on the importance of the Tempest fighter jet programme. It is a crucial sovereign capability, as he mentioned, and important for our alliances with Italy and Japan. Furthermore, however, other countries also wish to participate. In government, we had begun initial productive discussions with our friend and ally Saudi Arabia about its desire potentially to join the programme, so could the Prime Minister confirm that he will continue those initial positive conversations with Saudi Arabia? Again, I can assure him that he will have our support in doing so.
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Discussions about potential Saudi Arabia's participation in the Tempest fighter jet programme.
Keir Starmer
Let me make this absolutely clear: this is a really important programme. Significant progress has already been made, and we want to build on that progress. I have had some initial discussions, not least in Farnborough, where I was just a few days ago.
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Did not confirm concrete plans or commitments for continuing discussions with Saudi Arabia
Some Initial Discussions
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Thanks to the complex legal and diplomatic work that the UK has led over the past several months, together with our allies Canada and America, I hope the Prime Minister will now find that there is a sound and established legal basis to go further on sanctions, seize Russian assets and use them to fund Ukrainian reconstruction. That work has taken time, but I hope he is able to take a look at it. Can he confirm to the House that this work is something that he will take forward? If he does, I can assure him that the Opposition will support him in doing so.
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Following complex legal work by the UK, Canada, and America to establish a sound basis for sanctions against Russia.
Keir Starmer
Again, I am grateful for this opportunity to say how united we were on the question of sanctions across this House. The use now made of what has been seized and frozen is an important issue on which I think we can move forward, and I know the Chancellor is already beginning to have some discussions about how we can take more effective measures. Again, I will seek to reach out across the House as we do this important work together.
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Did not confirm concrete plans or commitments for seizing Russian assets and using them for Ukrainian reconstruction
Will Seek To Reach Out
United On Sanctions
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I am glad to hear the Prime Minister raise the NATO summit, because I very much welcome the message that came out loud and clear from that summit, and indeed in the Prime Minister's words from the Dispatch Box on Monday, about Ukraine's irreversible path to NATO membership. Does he agree that fatuous Russian claims on Ukrainian territory must not act as a block to Ukraine's joining the NATO defensive alliance?
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The UK has been providing military support to Ukraine, including new capabilities such as long-range weapons.
Keir Starmer
I wholeheartedly agree. It is for NATO allies to decide who is a member of NATO—formed 75 years ago, a proud alliance, and probably the most successful alliance that has ever been formed. That is why it was so important that at the summit we were able to say that there is now that irreversible path to membership.
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I thank the Prime Minister for that response. I also found that one of the United Kingdom's key roles as Ukraine's closest ally was to encourage other countries to follow our lead in providing new military capabilities. In that vein, I am sure that when the Prime Minister saw Chancellor Scholz recently he thanked him for the considerable air defence that the Germans are providing to the Ukrainians, but did he also raise with him the issue of the Germans perhaps providing long-range missiles, just as the UK, America and France have now done?
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UK has been providing new military capabilities to Ukraine, such as long-range weapons used effectively in the Black Sea.
Keir Starmer
I had the opportunity in Washington, at the NATO council, to talk to our German counterparts. There was a strong theme there on Ukraine, discussed with all our allies, and part of my message was to urge all our allies to provide further support for the Ukrainian people where they can. That was well received, and there was unity coming out of the NATO council that that is what we must all do.
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Specific mention of Germany providing long-range missiles
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I join the Prime Minister in expressing my shock at the attack on a British soldier. Our thoughts are with him and his family as we wish him a speedy recovery. I also join the Prime Minister in his warm words about our Olympic athletes. I have no doubt that after years of training, focus and dedication they will bring back many gold medals—although, to be honest, I am probably not the first person they want to hear advice from on how to win. [Interruption.] I am glad that in our exchanges so far we have maintained a cross-party consensus on important matters of foreign policy, and in that spirit I wanted to focus our exchange today on Ukraine and national security. The UK has consistently been the first country to provide Ukraine with new capabilities, such as the long-range weapons that have been used so effectively in the Black sea. Those decisions are not easy, and I was grateful to the Prime Minister for his support as I made those decisions in government. In opposition, I offer that same support to him. Will he continue to be responsive to Ukraine's new requests, so that it does not just stand still but can decisively win out against Russian aggression?
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The UK has consistently provided Ukraine with new capabilities, such as long-range weapons used effectively in the Black Sea.
Keir Starmer
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for not only raising the question of Ukraine, but doing so in a way that can maintain the unity across the House that has been so important to the Ukrainian people. I can assure him that we are, of course, talking to Ukraine about how it deals with the Russian aggression that it is facing and has been facing for many, many months.
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Specifically addressing responsiveness to new military requests from Ukraine
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Will the Minister join me in praising their effort, and agree that they are an inspiring example of what young people can do when they get involved in the democratic process?
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The questioner highlights the efforts of pupils at Brompton Community primary school who gathered evidence and spoke to local officials about a 20 mph speed limit.
Florence Eshalomi
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his work; it is good to see that he continues to be an active constituency MP. One of the best parts about this role for us all is going to visit our primary and secondary schools and meeting young people—we never know what questions we are going to get. I praise the campaigning efforts of the young people from Brompton Community primary school, and encourage all young people in other schools to carry out similar community engagements.
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Can the Minister thank all those involved in saving the Reeth medical practice, including Lynn Irwin? Will he welcome the ambition to expand services at Reeth through collaborative partnerships?
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The Reeth medical practice faced closure concerns but was saved with the help of local efforts.
Stephen Kinnock
I thank the right hon. Gentleman, paying tribute to Lynn Irwin and the team mentioned. Their work is vital for the NHS front door.
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May I add my welcome to the new Minister? I know that he will bring experience and dedication to the role, and I thank him for his answer. The Minister is absolutely right that the new care centre will serve both serving personnel and the local community, and it will improve healthcare provision. May I ask that the MOD continues to liaise with the local authority as it develops its Catterick town regeneration plan, to ensure that things are joined up? May I also raise a broader point, on which I know the Minister will agree with me? As he said, this is the first collaboration of its kind between the NHS and the MOD, and I hope that it can serve as a template for other areas across the country. Will he join me in thanking all those who have been involved in the project, which has taken many years to bring to fruition?
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The MP welcomes the new Minister and raises points about the MOD's liaison with the local authority as they develop their Catterick town regeneration plan, aiming to ensure things are joined up.
Calvin Bailey
Thank you, Mr Speaker. I entirely agree with the right hon. Gentleman, and it is an incredible honour to respond to a question from him. The work that he has done shows just how important the work of Back Benchers is: it is truly transformative, and something from which the rest of us can all learn. I would love to visit the facility with him so that we can highlight it as an exemplar that could be transferred to other parts of the country.
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What steps his Department is taking to collaborate with the national health service in Richmondshire. This question follows the announcement of the Catterick integrated care centre which will open later this year as a joint MOD and NHS initiative.
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The MP is inquiring about steps taken by the Department to collaborate with the national health service in Richmondshire, following a new initiative.
Calvin Bailey
I am pleased to say that the Catterick integrated care centre will open in Richmondshire later this year. This cutting-edge healthcare facility is a joint MOD and NHS initiative, the first of its kind, which will deliver transformative integrated health and care services to the military and civilian communities of Catterick, north Yorkshire and the wider Richmondshire area.
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My local businesses such as Labman, Barkers and Sam Turner & Sons, and Metcalfe Farms are excellent at providing opportunity through apprenticeships. The Government has introduced a hiring incentive for small businesses to take on young people. Will the Minister congratulate these businesses? Can the Government learn from the kickstart scheme's application process to ensure that small businesses are aware of such initiatives?
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The MP highlights local businesses that provide apprenticeships for young people. He suggests simplifying the application process for government schemes to improve uptake among small businesses.
Pat McFadden
I thank the right hon. Gentleman and send him commiserations for his crutches today. I am happy to congratulate the businesses in his constituency. It is important that this scheme is simple to apply for, and the money will be given in two instalments to ensure hiring is sustained.
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Will the Secretary of State join me in thanking Link for installing a banking hub in Stokesley? The community and local businesses need these services. What support does he offer?
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The installation of a banking hub in Stokesley after the closure of the last bank branch is noted, highlighting the importance of access to such services.
Steve Reed
I congratulate Rishi Sunak on his work in Richmond and Northallerton regarding access to cash and banking services. Many businesses need physical banks, and we encourage the establishment of banking hubs.
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In 1990, Dr David Birkett was brutally murdered in a crime that shocked the Teesside community. He was discovered by his young daughter, who is a constituent of mine. Despite the Deputy Prime Minister's very welcome opposition, the murderer was recently released. May I thank the Ministry of Justice for agreeing to a request from me and the hon. Member for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East (Andy McDonald) for a meeting with my constituent to hear her concerns about the process, and about her interactions with the Parole Board leading up to the murderer's release? I know that the matter is subject to an ongoing judicial review, but I thank the Ministry of Justice for its continued attention to this case, and urge it to learn what we can do to support victims in the future.
Context
Dr David Birkett, brutally murdered in Teesside in 1990, had his murderer released recently despite an ongoing judicial review. The MP is seeking support and understanding from the Ministry of Justice.
Catherine Atkinson
I am grateful to the right hon. Member for raising this deeply distressing case. I pay tribute to Dr Birkett's daughter for her courage in continuing to engage, which is truly commendable. He is right that the Parole Board is independent of Government. The Deputy Prime Minister's application for reconsideration was not considered to have reached the threshold. He decided to seek permission not to set aside the Parole Board's decision, but for judicial review of the decision, and that has been filed. I await the response, and hope that permission is granted, but I reassure the right hon. Member and Dr Birkett's family that this Department will continue to seek to mitigate the hurt that they are feeling.
Session: Victims Code
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At the recent India AI summit, I was delighted to participate in an event, with the Deputy Prime Minister, highlighting the opportunities for British and Indian growing technology companies to do more in each other's markets. I am looking forward to another such event in London in the coming weeks. Will the Minister join me in commending both our high commissioners—Their Excellencies Lindy Cameron and Vikram Doraiswami—for their steadfast commitment to strengthening the links between our two fantastic technology sectors?
Context
The MP welcomed the Minister's previous comments on the India AI summit and the free trade agreement, expressing appreciation for the Government's role in securing it.
Chris Bryant
The right hon. Gentleman makes a really good point. I noticed that he was commending the Government for securing the free trade agreement with India, which previous Governments were not able to secure, and he did so generously. Mr Speaker, I may have misled the House previously by suggesting that the India free trade agreement would enter into force this summer, because I am very hopeful that it will actually enter into force this spring.
Session: Start-ups and Scale-ups Access to New Markets
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I associate myself with the Secretary of State's remarks and thank her for her thoughtful answer. I know that we both share a desire to honour the service of those in our armed forces by recognising and addressing the impact on their families. As the MP for Catterick garrison and nearby RAF Leeming, I see in particular the impact on service pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, which I know is something that she cares about. My local school leaders have recently implemented the Garrison Assist project, which seeks to address some of those challenges, and in light of the recent White Paper I met with those school leaders. Will she arrange a meeting for them with officials so that they might share their learnings and so that service pupils across our country can get the support that they need and deserve?
Context
Rishi Sunak continues to address the issue of supporting service children's education, highlighting the specific challenges faced by those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in his constituency around Catterick and RAF Leeming.
Bridget Phillipson
Yes, of course; I will be more than happy to make sure that that meeting takes place. I commend the Garrison Assist project for its excellent work. We have looked at the work it has done, and that has given us a strong foundation for many of the changes that we are bringing forward in the SEND system. For example, education, health and care plans and individual support plans will be digital, and that will ensure smoother transitions when children move between local authority areas. It will make a big difference to many children, but particularly children from service families.
Session: Service Children
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I associate myself with the Secretary of State's remarks and thank her for her thoughtful answer. I know that we both share a desire to honour the service of those in our armed forces by recognising and addressing the impact on their families. As the MP for Catterick garrison and nearby RAF Leeming, I see in particular the impact on service pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, which I know is something that she cares about. My local school leaders have recently implemented the Garrison Assist project, which seeks to address some of those challenges, and in light of the recent White Paper I met with those school leaders. Will she arrange a meeting for them with officials so that they might share their learnings and so that service pupils across our country can get the support that they need and deserve?
Context
Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond and Northallerton, addresses the issue of supporting service children's education, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in his constituency around Catterick and RAF Leeming.
Bridget Phillipson
Yes, of course; I will be more than happy to make sure that that meeting takes place. I commend the Garrison Assist project for its excellent work. We have looked at the work it has done, and that has given us a strong foundation for many of the changes that we are bringing forward in the SEND system. For example, education, health and care plans and individual support plans will be digital, and that will ensure smoother transitions when children move between local authority areas. It will make a big difference to many children, but particularly children from service families.
Session: Service Children
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Richmond, North Yorkshire, boasts significant cultural assets and history, including successful community events. Will the Secretary of State support Richmond's bid for the UK town of culture title?
Context
Richmond is home to cultural assets like Richmond castle, Georgian Theatre Royal, and has a rich history and community events. The city aims to be named the UK's town of culture.
Lisa Nandy
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for championing Richmond's bid and encourage the community interest company to continue its work towards this goal.
Session: Topical Questions
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I recently had the privilege of spending some time with the Jewish community of Stamford Hill. Those conversations reinforced that we must do more to combat antisemitism. She cited the recent figures showing that antisemitism is at near record levels. When in government, we put in place the first multi-year funding for the Community Security Trust, and I thank the Government for recently extending and increasing that funding. Will the Minister join me in thanking CST volunteers and agree that anti-religious hatred has no place in our society?
Context
The MP highlighted the importance of CST in providing security for Jewish communities, referencing the Government's extension of multi-year funding.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
The right hon. Member is completely right; religious hatred has no place in our society, yet it is on the rise. We are seeing antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate impacting communities. The CST's work supporting the Jewish community is vital, but security needs for places of worship are unacceptable.
Session: Antisemitism
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In my rural north Yorkshire constituency, community bus providers such as Stokesley Community Care, Hambleton Community Action, Reeth and District Community Transport and the Little White Bus provide a vital lifeline for elderly residents, taking them to doctors’ appointments, and to social events to combat loneliness. Will the Minister join me in thanking and commending all the volunteers who make those services viable, and ensure that community bus providers remain uppermost in the Government’s mind as they think about bus policy, and perhaps about D1 licences, this year?
Context
The community bus network provides essential transportation for elderly residents in Rishi Sunak's constituency, taking them to medical appointments and social events. These buses combat loneliness and provide a vital lifeline.
Simon Lightwood
The community bus network does a fantastic job, and I join the right hon. Gentleman in commending the work of those organisations across the country.
Session: Local Bus Services
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Given the environment where adversaries are cooperating, will the Minister continue to deepen our co-operation with Five Eyes partners in this domain and utilise the UK's unique capabilities?
Context
The MP noted a doubling of nationally significant cyber-incidents in the past year, often backed by hostile foreign states.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are working closely with international partners including through our National Cyber Force. We have provided almost £30 million in support for international cyber-security capacity building and sanctioned 26 cyber-criminal support entities linked to malicious activity.
Session: Cyber-attacks Global Response
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The Great Ayton allotments group received funding from the community ownership fund last year. As the deadline for disbursing the funds approaches, delays in a related planning application are threatening that funding. I thank Department officials for trying to resolve the issue, and I ask Ministers to support that flexibility, because the project means a great deal to the community of Great Ayton.
Context
The Great Ayton allotments group received funding from the community ownership fund last year, but delays in a related planning application are threatening that funding.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
I thank the right hon. Member for raising the important work that has been done in his constituency. We will continue to work with that group, because we want to ensure that all communities have the ability to grip assets and drive the change that they want to see.
Session: Topical Questions
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Could he look at what more can be done to encourage small-scale on-farm AD units, which not only significantly cut methane emissions but significantly cut costs and increase income for our hard-working family farmers?
Context
A visit to the Dinsdale family farm highlighted their innovative installation of an anaerobic digestion unit, which turns slurry into energy. This has significant cost implications for other farmers wishing to replicate this.
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Daniel Zeichner)
The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and I join him in commending the Dinsdale family for the work they do. I have spoken to a number of farmers who would very much like to do that. Of course, there is significant cost involved, and we are working with farmers to try to get the circular economy that we all want to see.
Session: Climate Change Food Security
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I thank the Policing Minister for visiting Northallerton this year and hearing directly from my farming constituents about the impact of livestock and equipment crime on their lives and health. I am grateful to North Yorkshire police for all their hard work, and for the recent funding uplift for the national rural crime unit, but does the Minister agree with me on the importance of implementing the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and, more broadly, ensuring that rural areas get the attention they deserve?
Context
The MP thanks the Policing Minister for visiting his constituents in North Yorkshire who are concerned about livestock and equipment crime impacting their lives and health.
Diana Johnson
It was a pleasure to meet the right hon. Gentleman’s constituents; I think that was way back in February—it was a very cold day in North Yorkshire. I fully recognise what he says about the mental health and wellbeing impact of some of the crime challenges facing rural communities. That is why the neighbourhood policing guarantee is so important for areas like the one that he represents. As I have said a number of times in this House, we support the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act, and we plan to bring forward regulations shortly.
Session: Community Policing and Neighbourhood Health Teams
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I recently visited New Sheepfold Farm in Ingleby Greenhow to see the great work that the Day family are doing to diversify their farm, help nature recovery and improve enjoyment of our rural area. They did this with the help of the North York Moors National Park Authority and the farming and protected landscape scheme, which I am glad the Government have extended for a further year. Does the Minister agree with me about the importance of family farms, such as that of the Days, in landscapes such as the dales and the moors, and will he ensure that they remain at the forefront of Ministers’ minds?
Context
Family farms like the Day family's farm are vital for landscapes such as the dales and moors.
Steve Reed
We are fighting to have the honour of responding to the former Prime Minister! Of course I agree with him. Our focus on farm profitability is precisely so that family farms up and down the country can have a bright and secure future. Any sector that does not make a profit is not going to attract investment and will not have a future. We want farming to succeed in his constituency and in every constituency across the land.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will she reassure constituents living near single carriageway sections of the A66 that road safety will be a priority?
Context
The MP is concerned about the recent tragic loss of life on the A66, which raises serious road safety concerns.
Louise Haigh
We take road safety seriously, particularly on the A66. We are developing a new road safety strategy and will keep road safety uppermost in our mind as we think about the future of the A66.
Session: Transport Infrastructure
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In our increasingly volatile world, I am sure the Secretary of State will agree that food security is of growing importance to our national resilience. I hope he will commit the new Government to continuing to publish the annual food security index, with the next update coming at next year's farm to fork summit.
Context
In the increasingly volatile world, food security is becoming more important to national resilience.
Steve Reed
We are reviewing data that we can publish and want to be as open and transparent as possible. We will announce precisely how it will operate in due course.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Jimmy Lai: Prison Sentence
09 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Ukraine and Wider Operational Update 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Ukraine 2025-10-15
15 October 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2025-09-09
09 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Luke Pollard, opened the debate by moving that the Bill be read a Second time. He highlighted the landmark treaty signed on 22 May securing UK operational c...
Middle East 2025-09-01
01 September 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
G7 and NATO Summits 2025-06-26
26 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Delivered a statement on the outcomes of recent G7 and NATO summits, emphasising the need for international cooperation to address security threats including Iran's nuclear programme and supporting Uk...
Counter Terrorism Policing Arrests 2025-05-06
06 May 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Defence and Security 2025-02-25
25 February 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Emphasised the importance of NATO, deepening alliances with Europe and the US, maintaining a robust response to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027,...
Business of the House 2025-02-13
13 February 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Chancellor's much-vaunted dash for growth is failing due to adverse economic conditions. The Office for Budget Responsibility and the Bank of England have downgraded their growth forecasts, with t...
Ukraine 2025-02-13
13 February 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the commitments made by NATO nations to support Ukraine, especially in light of recent discussions about peace negotiations? Does she agree that any negotiations must include...
Attendance
2.0%
2 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
1
1.0% of votes
No Votes
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1.0% of votes
Abstentions
96
98.0% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
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Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
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
Passed
01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
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Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
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Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
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Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
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
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
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
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
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Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
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
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
30
PMQs Asked
20
Ministerial Questions Asked
66
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
25
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
+720% above average
This MP:
30
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+49% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1258% above average
This MP:
66
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
+164% above average
This MP:
25
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-97% below average
This MP:
2.0
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
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This page tracks Rishi Sunak's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.