In Parliament - Holly Lynch

Halifax MP Holly Lynch was elected to Parliament at the 2015 election. In her maiden speech she stated her priorities as being Human Rights and the protection of the A&E department at Calderdale Royal Hospital. She has launched a campaign to oppose the Government’s decision to exclude under-25s from the new National ‘Living Wage’ and has also launched a campaign to ensure harsher sentences for those who assault emergency service workers.

Holly was appointed to the Labour front bench in July 2017 taking on the role of Shadow Flooding, Fishing & Coastal Communities Minister within the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team. You can her latest appearances, including written questions and speeches, below.

Petition - Human Rights in Kashmir

Commons debates

It is a pleasure to see you in your place, Mr Speaker. I started a petition earlier this year on the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir. The situation has deteriorated further since the...

School Uniform Costs - [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

Looking back to when I went to secondary school—which I appreciate is some years ago now—I am reminded that the school provided a list of the uniform and equipment that I would need....

School Uniform Costs - [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for sharing that example with us. She is making a powerful speech. A Huffington Post journalist recently visited Moorside primary...

Public Services

Debate on the Address

Holly Lynch made a speech in the House of Commons

It is a pleasure to be called to speak in this debate today and to follow the hon. Member for Angus (Kirstene Hair), who made some very important points, but it will not surprise her to hear...

Hypermobility Syndromes: Healthwatch Calderdale’S Report

Commons debates

I am grateful to my neighbour for giving way. I thank him for securing the debate and congratulate him on articulating a number of those medical conditions incredibly well. I have two...

Hypermobility Syndromes: Healthwatch Calderdale’S Report

Commons debates

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Topical Questions

Oral Answers to Questions - International Development

Holly Lynch made a speech in the House of Commons

This month, we are celebrating 25 years of Fairtrade in the UK. At his first appearance at the Dispatch Box, will the Secretary of State reaffirm this Government’s commitment to Fairtrade?...

Community Pharmacies - [Sir David Crausby in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I could not agree more. I thank the hon. Gentleman for making that important point. It was very welcome that in the community pharmacy contractual framework—for the first time, I...

Community Pharmacies - [Sir David Crausby in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I beg to move, That this House has considered the role of community pharmacies. May I say what a pleasure it is, Sir David, to serve under your chairship this morning, and to have you join us for...

Reservoirs (Flood Risk)

Commons debates

I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to grant the Environment Agency additional powers to require water companies to manage reservoirs to mitigate flood risk; and for connected...

Active Travel - [Mr Adrian Bailey in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Mr Bailey, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Witney (Robert Courts) on securing this debate and on his passionate and...

English for Speakers of Other Languages - [Ms Nadine Dorries in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend is making an important point. I have worked with older women in my community who are at an age where they need regular medical appointments and support in the home, but because...

English for Speakers of Other Languages - [Ms Nadine Dorries in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend makes the important point that we recognised the importance of Syrian refugees being able to speak English, but we have not delivered the funding to extend that programme to other...

English for Speakers of Other Languages - [Ms Nadine Dorries in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under you, Ms Dorries. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Edgbaston (Preet Kaur Gill) not only for securing this debate, but for her incredibly...

Topical Questions

Oral Answers to Questions - Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Holly Lynch made a speech in the House of Commons

Further to the earlier question about self-determination for the people of Kashmir, will the Minister confirm whether he has approached the United Nations to take a more direct and active role in...

Living with Dementia - [Ian Paisley in the Chair]

Backbench Business

Holly Lynch made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

As always, Mr Paisley, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I join colleagues in paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams) for...

Kashmir: Riot Control Weapons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Indian counterpart on the use of pellet guns in Indian Administered Kashmir.

Yasin Malik

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will he seek assurances from his Indian counterpart that Kashmiri activist Yasin Malik will receive a fair trial...

Kashmir: Human Rights

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his Indian counterpart on Indian security forces upholding international human rights in...

Visas

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps his Department is able to take to support visa applications from Fairtrade producers invited to the UK by the Fairtrade...