Monica Harding

Monica Harding

LD

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Development)

CommonsEsher and WaltonCurrent Member

Affiliation

House: Commons

Constituency: Esher and Walton

Status: Current member

Latest Activity

Sitting day: 2026-03-19

Activity total: 3

Contributions: 3

Votes recorded: 0

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Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Development)

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

2026-04-15 · 19:32

I absolutely agree. Tech companies have billions of pounds, and the consultation also asks children 62 questions. How on earth can a child whose attention has been taken by a phon…

Rail Prices: Contactless Payments

2026-04-15 · 12:20

Of course it is really important that we bring fares down, but we also need to make sure that the trains actually work. In February, 5.82% of all South West Railway services were…

Knife Crime

2026-04-14 · 15:00

I had the opportunity to go out with the local police in my constituency on an operation to combat youth crime. One thing I found most distressing was the liberal ownership and un…

Middle East

2026-04-13 · 17:15

Today, the US President impersonated Jesus Christ. Last week, he pledged to wipe out an entire civilisation. His warmongering in the middle east is piling on the pressure for my c…

Topical Questions

2026-04-13 · 16:30

The presumption in favour of development at transport nodes and on the so-called grey belt means that in my constituency of Esher and Walton, which is half green belt and has a di…

International Development

2026-03-19 · 12:30

May I start by asking the Foreign Secretary why this extremely important statement on Britain’s commitments overseas is being announced on a Thursday, when most MPs are not here?…

Iran: US Plan for Sustainable Peace

2026-03-16 · 15:11

My constituents are deeply concerned about further escalation in the middle east and the UK being pulled further into a conflict with no clear objective. They are also concerned a…

Commonwealth Troops: First World War

2026-03-05 · 14:27

I thank the hon. Member for Ilford South (Jas Athwal) for securing this important debate. I, like him, want to start by sharing the story of Khudadad Khan for his extraordinary co…

Consular Assistance

2026-03-05 · 10:54

The illegal war started by Trump and Netanyahu has now engulfed the entire middle east, and Iran’s reckless retaliation against our partners in the region is putting British lives…

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

2026-03-04 · 15:22

I want to express my thanks to the FCDO and officials for their hard work helping British nationals overseas during the conflict in Iran and the middle east, including helping my…

Middle East

2026-03-02 · 16:25

Will the Prime Minister confirm the exact limits of defensive operations and guarantee that those limits will not change, and will the UK withdraw consent to use our bases if ther…

Palliative Care

2026-03-05

The hon. Member is making such a powerful speech. I wish to draw attention to Princess Alice hospice in my constituency. It receives 20% of its funding from the Government, and th…