Rachel Gilmour
Liberal DemocratMP for Tiverton and Minehead · Since 2024
Recent Activity
Spoke in debate: Family Court: Harassment of Domestic Abuse Victims
Parliamentary appearance by Rachel Gilmour
Family Court: Harassment of Domestic Abuse Victims
About one in 20 rural households experience some form of domestic abuse, although experts believe that this figure is significantly understated owing to chronic under-reporting. Evidence shows that financial control and exclusion from business decisions are a particular feature in rural areas. The pressures of multigenerational living, the unique stresses of farming life and the combination of geographic and digital isolation can all heighten vulnerability. Will the Minister set out what specifi
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
Like me, my hon. Friend represents a very rural constituency, albeit not quite as beautiful as Tiverton and Minehead. I completely concur with her points about rural transport: it is an absolute blocker for economic development, education and so many other things. Does she agree that growth is not conjured by debate but built by political will? My constituents and businesses need a functioning road from Watchet to Blue Anchor, a rebuilt school in Tiverton and a Government who foster the conditio
Spoke in debate: Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
Parliamentary appearance by Rachel Gilmour
Voted NO on: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (308-81, passed)
Voted AYE on: Privilege
Rachel Gilmour voted AYE on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)
Voted NO on: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (308-81, passed)
Voted NO on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
International Parental Child Abduction
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of international parental child abduction. It is a privilege to make my remarks under your very capable stewardship, Dr Murrison. I understand that these issues are very sensitive and of huge human significance, so I feel privileged to be able to bring the eyes and ears of the House to them. I salute the left-behind parents, some of whom have joined us in the Gallery this afternoon, for their indefatigability and courage. I know that they
Voted AYE on: Privilege
Rachel Gilmour voted AYE on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)
Spoke in debate: International Parental Child Abduction
Parliamentary appearance by Rachel Gilmour
Voted NO on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
International Parental Child Abduction
I thank the Minister for his inclusive and thorough response to some of the concerns raised today. I will certainly be writing to him on behalf of my constituent who is sitting behind me. I also thank the obviously doting father and grandpapa, the omnipresent hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), for his contribution—quite an imaginative one it was, too—and, as ever, my colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart), who put the right, honourable and proper Liberal Democra
Voted NO on: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a)
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a)' (270-170, passed)
Voted NO on: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C' (273-167, passed)
Voted NO on: Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X' (272-64, passed)
Voted NO on: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion' (279-176, passed)
Voted NO on: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion' (279-176, passed)
Voted NO on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f)
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f)' (279-164, passed)
Voted NO on: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
Rachel Gilmour voted NO on 'English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C' (273-167, passed)