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Monica Harding MP

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Monica Harding MP

@monicabeharding

MP for Esher and Walton. Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for International Development. Member International Development Select Committee. Mum of 4.

Esher & Walton

Joined February 2010

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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
Jul 4, 2025
One year ago today, I was elected as Esher and Walton’s first Liberal MP for over a century and first ever female MP. I promised to relentlessly stand up for the community which I am so proud to call my home, and to give local residents the representation they deserve. I’ve
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
Jun 4
If reports are true that the Government is preparing to dilute its defence spending plans, it is unforgivable. We have a plan to reach 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 through a £20 billion Defence Bond programme while supporting British jobs and industry. At a time of growing
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
Jun 3
Even Labour's own Development Minister admits slashing aid cuts make the world less safe. The Government should: Reverse the cuts. Keep the manifesto promise. Restore 0.7%.
Aid cuts have been ‘counterproductive’ in tackling Ebola crisis, minister admits
From independent.co.uk
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
Jun 3
My urgent question on Lebanon was accepted by the Speaker today. In it I pressed the Minister for the Middle East on what the UK was doing to support a meaningful ceasefire in Lebanon, press the Israeli Security Cabinet to stop its illegal offensive and occupation in Lebanon,
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
May 31
Illegal settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank continue to escalate, while aid is still being obstructed in Gaza and journalists remain blocked from entering as the humanitarian catastrophe deepens. In southern Lebanon, the demolition of homes and villages by
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Calum Miller
@CalumMillerLD
May 28
The UK was right to recognise the State of Palestine. But recognition means little unless Ministers protect the territorial basis of that state. With E1 tenders opening on 1 June, I’ve urged the Foreign Secretary to make clear UK firms must not aid illegal settlement
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UNFPA au Tchad
@UNFPATCHAD
May 29
Une délégation britannique, composée de @TanDhesi , @AnnelieseDodds , @monicabeharding & la Représentante de l'UNFPA a visité le #CISM de l’Hôpital Notre-Dame des Apôtres soutenu par l’UNFPA. La visite a mis en lumière le travail mené pour accompagner les survivantes de #VBG.
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
May 28
Today is World Hunger Day. Hunger is reversable. It is the result of conflict, climate breakdown, and poor political choices. Britain used to lead the world on nutrition and aid, and we must make every effort to do so again. The Government has made the choice to step back
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
May 27
Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone in Esher and Walton and around the world. Eid Murbarak!
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
May 26
I have written to the Foreign Secretary asking the Government to rule out any further cuts to the aid budget. After the Labour Govt slashed overseas aid to the lowest levels this century and deeper than Trump’s USA, more cuts would not only abandon the world’s poorest while the
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
May 22
I was disgusted by footage of far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir degrading detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla. This came shortly after he celebrated the passage of a death penalty law targeting Palestinians with a cake decorated with a noose. I challenged
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Ed Davey
@EdwardJDavey
May 21
With Trump and Musk scrapping US international aid, and the PM making cuts to ours, what are the consequences? A dangerous Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. I asked the PM to rule out further cuts, he did not. Those competing to replace him as Labour leader must.
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Monica Harding MP
@monicabeharding
May 21
Happy Shavuot to the Jewish community celebrating in Esher and Walton. Chag Sameach!
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