Quarterly MP Review: Daniel Zeichner (June - September 2026)

OVERVIEW OF PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY

This report details the parliamentary voting, written questions, and spoken contributions of Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, between June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026.

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RIGHTS

In employment and workplace policy, Daniel Zeichner recorded votes on statutory trade union legislation and employment tribunal procedures, and submitted written questions regarding social care worker pay.

• On July 15, 2026, he voted in favour of the Draft Code of Practice on Electronic and Workplace Ballots for Statutory Trade Union Ballots.
• On July 15, 2026, he voted in favour of the Draft Trade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026.
• On July 1, 2026, he voted in favour of the Draft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 and the Draft Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026.
• On June 29, 2026, he submitted written questions (UIN 13815 and 13816) to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care regarding discussions held with local councils, the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and the Local Government Association on non-payment of travel time between care visits for homecare workers.

IMMIGRATION, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND DEFENCE

During this period, parliamentary votes occurred on immigration legislation, national security amendments, and defense spending motions.

• On July 13, 2026, he voted in favour of the Second Reading of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, which sets statutory rules for immigration enforcement and asylum administration, and voted against a reasoned amendment seeking to reject the bill.
• On July 6, 2026, he voted in favour of agreeing to Lords Amendment 1 to the National Security (State Threats) Bill, which addresses state threat activities and statutory enforcement mechanisms.
• On June 23, 2026, during an Opposition Day debate on defense spending and readiness, he voted in favour of the Government's amendment and voted against the original opposition motion.

AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND PLANNING

In environmental regulation, local planning, and agricultural policy, parliamentary activity included votes and chamber interventions.

• On July 8, 2026, he voted in favour of the Draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026.
• On July 7, 2026, during questions in the House of Commons, he asked the Minister for Energy about the potential contribution of agrivoltaics to clean energy generation in England.
• On June 24, 2026, during a debate on the Farming Road Map and Profitability Review, he questioned the Secretary of State regarding domestic food production, technology adoption, and investment in the poultry sector.
• On June 16, 2026, he voted in favour of the Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
• On July 1, 2026, he voted against New Clauses 2, 4, and 5 during the committee stage of the Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill.

GOVERNANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE VOTES

• On July 14, 2026, he voted against Amendments 3, 19, and 199 during the Report Stage of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which introduces statutory standards of candour and accountability for public officials.
• On June 16, 2026, he voted against Amendment 3, New Clause 13, and New Clause 14 to the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill.
• On June 9, 2026, he voted in favour of the Draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026.
• On June 23, 2026, he voted against an Opposition Day motion concerning puberty blockers.
• On June 8, 2026, he spoke in a Westminster Hall debate regarding the progression of bills through Parliament.
• On June 23, 2026, he made an intervention in the Commons Chamber during a debate on West Suffolk.