MPs Accuse Government of Allowing Legal Aid to Remain in ‘Managed Decline’
Cross-party Justice Committee says the Government’s response to its legal aid inquiry is inadequate, warning that access to representation is deteriorating.
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Sarah Sackman
Sarah Sackman MP
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Government Reveals 250,000 Older Records Compromised in Legal Aid Cyberattack
The Ministry of Justice says approximately 250,000 records predating 2007 were stolen in the 2025 Legal Aid Agency cyberattack, with the earliest verified record dating to 1978. Limited probation data was also affected.
Government announces £17.4m court technology pilots following Leveson review
Ministers have announced £17.4 million for virtual remand hearing pilots and up to £5 million for Crown Court case coordinators in their response to Lord Leveson’s criminal courts review.
Government Expands Fast-Track Courts to Tackle Domestic Abuse, Drug and Knife Crime Cases
The Ministry of Justice says Short Trial Courts are being used at Crown Court sites in London, Liverpool, Preston and Nottingham to accelerate selected criminal cases.
Burnham government scraps controversial plan to expand judge-only Crown Court trials
The Government has abandoned plans for a major expansion of judge-only Crown Court trials, although judge-alone trials for complex fraud cases and other court reforms will remain.
Every landlord in England ordered to join national register as Government sets December launch date
Every active private landlord in England will have to join a national property register as the Government confirms a 15 December launch in the West Midlands and a nationwide rollout lasting 12 months.
Burnham launches ‘cowboy builders’ and bailiffs crackdown — but flagship trader scheme will be voluntary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a crackdown on rogue builders and private bailiffs, including a new Approved Code and milestone-linked payment system — but participation in the flagship trader scheme will be voluntary.
Labour Minister Calls for Unauthorised Union Jack and St George's Flags to Be Removed From Barnet Streets
Justice minister and Labour MP Sarah Sackman has called on Barnet Council to remove Union Jack and St George's flags attached to public lamp posts without permission after the 2026 World Cup.
Voting record: last 30 days
A missing vote is not shown as an abstention or absence. Parliament records only divisions in which the Member has a recorded vote.
11 November 2026 · Division 121
Opposition day: Employers
Voted NoAyes 105 · Noes 293
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 112
Budget Resolution No. 86: High value council tax surcharge
Voted AyeAyes 327 · Noes 161
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 111
Budget Resolution No. 76: Rates of alcohol duty
Voted AyeAyes 331 · Noes 181
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 110
Budget Resolution No. 55: Value added tax (electric vehicle charging)
Voted AyeAyes 324 · Noes 88
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 109
Budget Resolution No. 15: Charges in connection with employment visas
Voted AyeAyes 414 · Noes 106
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 108
Budget Resolution No. 8: Capital gains tax (business asset disposal relief)
Voted AyeAyes 348 · Noes 176
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 107
Budget Resolution No.7: Increase in rate of banking surcharge for temporary period
Voted AyeAyes 420 · Noes 105
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 106
Budget Resolution No. 3: Income tax (default, property and savings rates)
Voted AyeAyes 337 · Noes 180
Official division record27 October 2026 · Division 105
Draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Voted AyeAyes 321 · Noes 66
Official division record21 October 2026 · Division 104
Opposition day motion: Support for British farmers
Voted NoAyes 57 · Noes 279
Official division record20 October 2026 · Division 100
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading
Voted AyeAyes 330 · Noes 178
Official division record20 October 2026 · Division 99
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12
Voted NoAyes 184 · Noes 330
Official division record20 October 2026 · Division 98
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Voted NoAyes 179 · Noes 336
Official division record20 October 2026 · Division 97
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 32
Voted NoAyes 117 · Noes 331
Official division record20 October 2026 · Division 96
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 51
Voted NoAyes 176 · Noes 329
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 95
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21
Voted NoAyes 167 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 94
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47
Voted NoAyes 166 · Noes 328
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 93
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4
Voted NoAyes 175 · Noes 319
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 92
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52
Voted NoAyes 108 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 91
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23
Voted NoAyes 169 · Noes 327
Official division recordEarly Day Motions: last 30 days
These are EDMs supported by the Member. Parliament notes that withdrawn motions may not appear in this list.
No supported EDMs were returned for the last 30 days.
Registered interests
Published from Parliament’s current register. Wording is reproduced from the official record without editorial interpretation.
1. Employment and earnings
Role, work or services: Self-employed barrister
Until: 24 May 2024.
Payer: Ricardo Gama (Solicitors), Panagram, 27 Goswell Road, London EC61M 7AJ
(Registered 3 August 2024)
Role, work or services: Self-employed barrister
Until: 24 May 2024.
Payer: London Borough of Camden Planning Department, 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
(Registered 3 August 2024)
Payment: £2,562.50 14 Greenaway Gardens [Planning Advice]
Received on: 10 January 2025. Hours: 13 hrs Estimated.
(Registered 5 December 2025)
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation
Name of donor: Richard Greer
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,000
Donor status: individual
(Registered 3 December 2025)
Name of donor: Strathgrove Ltd
Address of donor: Acre House, 11/15 William Road, London NW1 3ER
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,500
Donor status: company, registration 00972224
(Registered 3 December 2025)
Name of donor: Sir Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,250
Donor status: individual
(Registered 4 December 2025)
Name of donor: Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,250
Donor status: individual
(Registered 29 June 2026)
Name of donor: Sir Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,250
Donor status: individual
(Registered 29 June 2026)
Name of donor: Michael Sternberg KC
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,400
Donor status: individual
(Registered 24 July 2026)
Name of donor: Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,250
Donor status: individual
(Registered 21 September 2026)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: Miriam Grabiner
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Catering for an event, value £1,300
Date received: 30 November 2025
Date accepted: 30 November 2025
Donor status: individual
(Registered 3 December 2025)
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Ownership details: co-owned with family members
Rental income: Yes
Rental income details: I receive a third of the total. The remainder is divided between two other members of my family.
(Registered 1 August 2024)
8. Miscellaneous
Vice-chair of the Jewish Labour Movement. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 1 August 2024)
Ex-officio Director, Incorporated Council of Law Reporting. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 9 July 2024
(Registered 1 August 2024)
Practising barrister.
(Registered 3 August 2024)
Last 30 days
11 November 2026 · Vote
Opposition day: Employers
Voted No
3 November 2026 · Article
MPs Accuse Government of Allowing Legal Aid to Remain in ‘Managed Decline’
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 86: High value council tax surcharge
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 76: Rates of alcohol duty
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 55: Value added tax (electric vehicle charging)
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 15: Charges in connection with employment visas
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 8: Capital gains tax (business asset disposal relief)
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No.7: Increase in rate of banking surcharge for temporary period
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 3: Income tax (default, property and savings rates)
Voted Aye
27 October 2026 · Vote
Draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026
Voted Aye
21 October 2026 · Vote
Opposition day motion: Support for British farmers
Voted No
20 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading
Voted Aye
20 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12
Voted No
20 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Voted No
20 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 32
Voted No
20 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 51
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23
Voted No