Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 6 members in total.
David Tennant
That this House congratulates Cheltenham constituent David Tennant for his recent successful legal action to claim compensation for damages to his vehicle by a pothole; understands that David’s vehicle sustained over £500 of damages in January 2024 due to falling into a dangerous section of Moorend Park Road; notes that David’s claim to the local authority was initially denied; commends David’s tenacity in pursuing compensation through small claims court; recognises the importance of David’s success as a testament to the everyday difficulties that people across the UK face with the deteriorating condition of roads; appreciates David’s concern about the cost to the taxpayer of councils’ employment of specialist legal advisers and barristers to fight claims for pothole damages; and commits to continuing to work locally and nationally to improve infrastructure and daily experiences of towns.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 77
- Session
- 2026-27
- Other sponsors
- Pippa Heylings
- Jim Shannon
- Sarah Dyke
- Angus MacDonald
- Clive Jones
- Subjects
- Civil proceedings Roads Repairs and maintenance Tennant, David
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- 2026-06-17 21:02:05 +0100
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