United Kingdom parliament

Richard Foord

Member of Parliament · Liberal Democrat

Transcripts of what Richard Foord said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

25 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice

      “Tim Farron. Thank you, Mr Speaker. The early release problem that we saw over the summer is partly an issue of reoffending because a quarter of prisoners released reoffend. I've got a constituent whose sibling has moved into her small…”
      Watch from 30:07

    • Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Businesses from Devon have told me of their concern about this proposed visitor levy, including Little Court Cottages in Sidmouth. They point out that the tourist footfall might fall, not just for the cottages but…”
      Watch from 1:50:11

    • Urgent Question – Saudi East-West oil pipeline closure and UK energy security

      “Richard Foord. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell has said Europe is going to experience real hardship this winter. We've seen the UK exposed repeatedly to energy shocks linked to volatile fossil fuel prices set…”
      Watch from 2:18:55
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  2. Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 14 September 2026

    • Opening and petition context: public ownership referendum

      “And that brilliant documentary that he referred to was based on an example relating to South West Water and Devon. Many people in my area would like to see South West Water become a company for the public benefit and…”
      Watch from 1:11

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 14 September 2026

    • Lib Dem Foord: settlement sanctions scope and timing

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week's statement from the Foreign Secretary marks a significant moment in British policy on Israel and Palestine, and I congratulate the ministers on the front bench for these changes. For years, the Liberal Democrats…”
      Watch from 6:47:12

  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Backbench business and topical issues: suicide prevention, RNLI, local concerns

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Trains are running at half the normal frequency on the West of England line because of dry embankments. This is happening for months at a time and for the second year in a row. New…”
      Watch from 3:10:09

    • Ministerial Statement: Ukraine, Russia threat and defence spending

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And I agree with the Secretary of State that differences on defense should not be manufactured for party political advantage. And it's sad to see this happen elsewhere in Europe. The EU still gets 12%…”
      Watch from 4:29:41

    • Adjournment debate: water management, rainwater harvesting and SuDS

      “I'm grateful. In January last year, Storm Chandra caused devastation in East Devon. There was significant flooding in Ottery St Mary. Does she think that, besides the attenuation ponds and the SuDS, that people should also be encouraged to store…”
      Watch from 8:03:56

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • Health statement scrutiny: opposition, Lib Dem and backbench concerns

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And I welcome the announcement of 32 million pounds for cooling and ventilation in hospitals. I've received letters from seven children over the summer about the closure of Littletown Primary for two days in June…”
      Watch from 2:04:27

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Closing of reorganisation statement: Commitment to rapid review

      “Thank you Madam Deputy Speaker. Devon is one of 14 areas where local government reorganization is being reviewed and paused. And I'm grateful to the Secretary of State for having listened to Liberal Democrats in Devon and perhaps also to…”
      Watch from 1:59:44

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