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Published – Friday 2 May 2025

Early Day Motions tabled on Thursday 1 May 2025

Early Day Motions (EDMs) are motions for which no days have been fixed.

The number of signatories includes all members who have added their names in support of the Early Day Motion (EDM), including the Member in charge of the Motion.

EDMs and added names are also published on the EDM database at www.parliament.uk/edm

[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.

New EDMs

1184Climate and Nature Bill

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 6

Clive Lewis

Dr Roz Savage

Alex Sobel

Olivia Blake

Nadia Whittome

Dr Simon Opher

That this House declared an environment and climate change emergency on 1 May 2019, recognising the urgent need for action; notes that the Second Reading debate of the Climate and Nature Bill was adjourned, but not concluded, on 24 January 2025; further notes that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was disappointed that the Bill did not progress; acknowledges the Government’s recognition of the climate and nature crisis as our greatest, long-term, global challenge, but that climate and nature policies remain siloed; welcomes the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero’s commitment to collaborate with the Bill’s proponents to advance its objectives, including via legislation, alongside the Government’s acceleration of four related workstreams, and an annual climate and nature statement; reaffirms the Government’s obligations to limit global warming to 1.5°C under the Paris Agreement, and to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 under the Global Biodiversity Framework; also welcomes Ministers’ statements that legally-binding climate goals and nature goals provide certainty, spur investment, address market failures and deliver policy outcomes; notes with concern the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ recognition that Britain is among the world’s most nature-depleted countries, and the Prime Minister’s warning that exceeding 1.5°C will expose thousands of people in the UK to flood risk, economic instability, and national security threats; and therefore urges the Government to allocate parliamentary time for further debate on the Climate and Nature Bill to address these critical challenges.

1185Lewes FC Women's Sussex Challenge Cup win

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 2

James MacCleary

Helen Maguire

That this House congratulates Lewes FC Women on winning the Sussex Challenge Cup final against Brighton Academy on 29 April 2025; notes their victory came through penalty heroics after a closely fought match; recognises their achievement in preparing for this final just one day after a 7-0 league victory; and commends the team, manager Nat Lawrence, and their dedicated supporters for this outstanding achievement.

1186Blockade of aid to Gaza

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 4

Calum Miller

Wendy Chamberlain

Helen Maguire

Munira Wilson

That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, and staff to provide medical attention to those most in need; acknowledges that the vast majority of international and Palestinian aid organisations working in Gaza have had to suspend or scale back services since the recommencement of hostilities on 18 March 2025; and urges the Government to use all levers at its disposal to put pressure on the Israeli Government to immediately reopen aid routes into Gaza to allow essential goods and supplies to reach those suffering and alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

1187RAF Lossiemouth, Station of the Year

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 1

Graham Leadbitter

That this House congratulates RAF Lossiemouth on being named Station of the Year at the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual awards ceremony; commends the station’s outstanding support of the Fund, including hosting a Christmas dinner for more than 120 veterans and engaging in numerous charitable activities throughout the year; acknowledges the leadership of Group Captain Sarah Brewin and the collective efforts of all personnel at RAF Lossiemouth in fostering a strong spirit of community and welfare within the RAF family; recognises the essential work of the RAF Benevolent Fund in providing practical, financial and emotional support to serving personnel, veterans and their families; further recognises the vital contribution RAF Lossiemouth makes to the local community in Moray and the wider north-east of Scotland; and sends its best wishes to all those at RAF Lossiemouth as they continue their exemplary contribution to both national defence and the wellbeing of the RAF community.

118847th anniversary of the murder of Altab Ali

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 9

Apsana Begum

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Imran Hussain

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Richard Burgon

Steve Witherden

That this House marks the anniversary of the racially motivated murder of the 25-year-old textile factory worker, Altab Ali, on 4th May 1978; notes that in the 1970s far right activity and racism was prevalent in East London and that Asian and Black people were frequently attacked; recognises that Altab Ali’s murder sparked protests and anti-racist campaigning leading to the historic Battle for Brick Lane and the birth of groups like the Anti-Nazi League and Rock against Racism; plays tribute in particular to the Bangladeshi community and allies in East London’s resistance to far-right extremism and institutional racism; expresses concern at the current increase in far right activity and rising levels of racism, Islamophobia and antisemitism; and stands in solidarity with our diverse communities in opposition to the far right and those who try to divide society with fear, bigotry and intolerance.

1189Nelson Thomlinson School's Charity Challenge week

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 1

Markus Campbell-Savours

That this House congratulates the commendable efforts of the sixth form students at Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton, Cumbria, for their outstanding initiative in raising an impressive £3,177.24 for charity in just one week; notes that this achievement was part of their annual Charity Challenge week, an event dedicated to supporting a range of causes, including MIND, the MS Society, Blood Cancer UK, and Red Nose Day; commends the creativity and dedication of the sixth formers who organised a variety of engaging fundraising activities such as a human fruit machine, a beauty parlour, a staff car wash, a darts competition, and a series of cake sales; and recognises this shining example of community involvement and social responsibility among the students and staff, and the innovative commitment to charitable giving and civic-mindedness.

119060th anniversary of Barnet Council

Tabled: 1/05/25 Signatories: 1

David Pinto-Duschinsky

That this House acknowledges the 60th anniversary of the London Borough of Barnet; recognises the six decades of dedicated public service to its residents; commends the hard work of the council in delivering the vital services that so many rely upon; and applauds the hard work of the councillors and staff, past and present, that helped shape Barnet into the excellent borough it is today.

Added Names

Below are EDMs tabled in the last two weeks to which names have been added. Only the first 6 names and any new names are included.

1060Abduction of Ukrainian children

Tabled: 3/04/25 Signatories: 48

Calum Miller

Monica Harding

Helen Maguire

Manuela Perteghella

Ian Roome

Tom Morrison

That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity; calls for President Putin to be held accountable for these crimes and for the implementation of the outstanding International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him; supports wholeheartedly the work of the Bring Kids Back initiative and the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab (YHRL) to locate and bring home the abducted children; further notes with alarm that US Government funding for the YHRL will soon expire following the decision by President Trump to cease further funding for the programme; also notes with concern that the YHRL has only been given six weeks notice to prepare for the cessation of funding; urges the Government to commit to filling the funding gap for the YHRL, ensuring it can continue its vital work; and further urges the Government to seize the £25 billion of frozen Russia assets across the UK and to direct these to humanitarian, financial and military aid to Ukraine.

1065Securing habitat for endangered swifts and other cavity nesting birds

Tabled: 7/04/25 Signatories: 21

Barry Gardiner

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Shockat Adam

Dr Simon Opher

Jon Trickett

This House notes with concern the dramatic decline in the breeding population of swifts whose numbers have dropped by 60% since 1995; recognises that the loss of natural nesting habitat for swifts and other cavity nesting birds has meant that four species of these birds are now on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species; welcomes the fact that Barratt Homes, Vistry and other members of the Home Builders Federation have stated they have no objection to legislation that would require the incorporation into all new domestic buildings of swift bricks, which are universal bricks that would provide nesting habitat for eight species of small bird, and that these would not delay or increase the costs of the Government's house-building plans; and therefore urges the Government to introduce such regulations at the earliest opportunity so as to prevent the extinction of one of our most loved species.

1084Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 19

Lisa Smart

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Zöe Franklin

Sarah Dyke

Helen Maguire

That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Public Order Act 2023 under the previous Government; acknowledges that the police already have the powers they need to stop what goes beyond a peaceful protest; and therefore calls on the Government to repeal the protest-related provisions within these Acts and to reaffirm its commitment to civil liberties and the democratic right to protest.

1089Future of children’s palliative care

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 21

Mr Will Forster

Ian Roome

Wera Hobhouse

Jess Brown-Fuller

Jim Shannon

Zöe Franklin

That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, particularly in relation to 24/7 end-of-life care at home; expresses alarm that only 19% of Integrated Care Boards currently commission this service on a formal basis; acknowledges that this disparity is driven by workforce shortages, a lack of accountability among NHS bodies and councils and a significant funding shortfall projected to rise to £310 million by 2025-26; welcomes the vital services provided by organisations such as Shooting Star Children’s Hospices in Surrey Heartlands and surrounding areas; and calls on the Government to urgently implement the recommendations of the report by reviewing the funding and planning of children’s palliative care, investing in paediatric nursing bursaries and specialist consultant training, holding Integrated Care Boards and local authorities to account for delivering on existing policy, and committing to a sustainable, long-term funding model for children’s hospices, including the continuation of ringfenced, centrally distributed funding beyond 2025-26.

1090Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 40

Tom Morrison

Jess Brown-Fuller

Jim Shannon

Sarah Dyke

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Vikki Slade

That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes that the Hillsborough Law would enshrine a statutory duty of candour on public authorities and officials, ensuring they act with honesty and integrity during investigations and would provide bereaved families with parity of legal representation during inquests; further notes with concern that, despite a commitment made by the Prime Minister in September 2024 that the law would be introduced before the 36th anniversary of the tragedy on 15 April 2025, this deadline was unfortunately missed; believes that this delay risks further undermining trust in the system and prolonging the pain of those affected; and calls on the Government to honour its promise by bringing forward and implementing the Hillsborough Law in full, without dilution, as a lasting legacy of justice and reform in memory of the 97 lives lost at Hillsborough.

1093Support for active travel

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 11

Sarah Gibson

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

Jess Brown-Fuller

Sarah Dyke

Helen Maguire

That this House congratulates the work being led by Active Travel England and specifically the Royal Wootton Bassett Environment Trust which is working to promote active travel in Wiltshire; acknowledges that investment in active travel routes is needed to stimulate local economies; and notes that local authorities need to be empowered so they can leverage the planning system more effectively to deliver local active travel routes.

1094NHS parking charges

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 21

Sarah Gibson

Jim Shannon

Zöe Franklin

Sarah Dyke

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Helen Maguire

That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patients and their families, who should not face exorbitant costs while accessing essential healthcare services; further notes that hospital parking charges amount to an unfair tax on the sick and those who care for them; calls on the Government to cut hospital parking fees for National Health Service staff, patients and visitors; and urges the Government to establish a visitors and caring fund to ensure that National Health Service trusts can offset the revenue lost from parking fees without compromising investment in frontline services.

1100Rory McIlroy’s grand slam victory

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 7

Alex Easton

Jim Shannon

Jim Allister

Clive Jones

Ben Lake

Wendy Chamberlain

That this House congratulates Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy on his historic victory at the 89th Masters Tournament at Augusta National, becoming only the sixth male golfer in history to complete the modern career Grand Slam; notes that McIlroy’s triumph, following a dramatic sudden-death playoff against England’s Justin Rose, sees him join the legendary ranks of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as winners of all four major championships; pays tribute to his remarkable journey from his early days at Holywood Golf Club in County Down, where his talent was first nurtured and developed; recognises the immense pride his achievement brings to the people of Northern Ireland and the inspiration he provides to young athletes across the region; and acknowledges McIlroy’s continuing role as a global ambassador for Northern Irish sport, demonstrating the strength, character, and sporting excellence that his home nation contributes to the world stage.

1103Supreme Court ruling on legal definition of a woman

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 4

Jim Allister

Jim Shannon

Carla Lockhart

Mr Gregory Campbell

That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgement of 15 April 2025 that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex; and calls on all Government departments, arms length bodies and all operating in the public sphere to ensure their language, definitions, guidance and approach fully accords with the findings of this ruling.

1115LED headlights

Tabled: 22/04/25 Signatories: 30

Martin Wrigley

Jim Shannon

Sarah Dyke

Helen Maguire

Clive Jones

Mr Will Forster

That this House notes with concern the growing number of reports and studies from organisations including the RAC indicating that excessive brightness and improper alignment of some LED headlights can cause discomfort, temporary blindness, and pose safety risks to other road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians; is concerned about the lack of specific regulations to address LED's brightness levels and align standards for LED headlights in the UK; awaits the findings of the Department for Transport's independent review into headlight glare; and calls on the Government to ensure regulation for the brightness of LED car headlights improves road safety for all users, with collaboration from automotive manufacturers, safety experts, and international bodies, and to implement standards for vehicle lighting which balance technological advancement with public safety as soon as possible.

1121Restless legs syndrome

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 20

Helen Morgan

Vikki Slade

Adam Dance

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Jim Shannon

Wera Hobhouse

That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NICE guidelines do not reflect the increasing clinical evidence regarding the risks associated with dopamine agonists, including the growing incidence of impulse control disorders such as gambling addiction and hypersexuality; acknowledges the economic and personal toll of untreated or misdiagnosed RLS on individuals and the NHS; supports the call by the charity RLS UK for a revision of the NICE guidelines to ensure they reflect modern best practice and patient experience; calls for improved training for general practitioners to support early diagnosis and safer treatment options; and urges the Government to work with RLS UK and relevant stakeholders to update policy and clinical guidelines, ensuring better outcomes for those affected by this debilitating condition.

1125Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel and the NHS (No. 2)

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 22

Martin Wrigley

Manuela Perteghella

Andrew George

Jim Shannon

Ian Sollom

Wera Hobhouse

That this House believes that every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; further believes in the importance of upholding British democratic values throughout the work of the Government and all public services; notes the negative implications of Government contracts being awarded to those who do not share such values; further notes with concern the awarding of NHS data contracts to Palantir Technologies, a company whose founder and chair has repeatedly been shown not to be in alignment with such values; and supports the call of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee to protect the interests of data owners such as NHS patients.

1126Immigration application fees for young adults and children

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 25

Tim Farron

Adam Dance

Jim Shannon

Wera Hobhouse

Wendy Chamberlain

Tom Gordon

That this House expresses deep concern over the current cost of visa application fees, particularly the lack of a fee waiver for indefinite leave to remain (ILR); notes that in June 2022, the previous Government changed the immigration rules for young adults and children to shorten the settlement route for young migrants on the private life route, making them eligible for settlement after five years of temporary status; further notes that, since then, limited leave to remain application fees having risen by 47% since 2022 to £3,845, making them increasingly unaffordable and pushing young people and families into financial hardship with risk of losing their lawful status; recognises that the absence of a fee waiver for those unable to afford ILR has a profound impact on young people who have grown up in the UK and are eligible, leading to severe financial and mental health challenges, and no hope of permanent status, simply because of the lack of fee waiver; and urges the Government to conduct a full review of the impact of current visa fees on young migrants and children and to extend fee waivers to ILR applications on the private life route to enable these young adults and children to secure their future and fully participate in the society they call home.

1129Great British Beef Week 2025

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 13

Mr Alistair Carmichael [R]

Adam Dance

Jim Shannon

Ian Roome

Martin Wrigley

Clive Jones

That this House recognises Great British Beef Week (GBBW) from 23 April to 30 April 2025, a nationwide campaign which celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef and which highlights the hard work and dedication of the farmers who produce it; notes that GBBW is now in its 15th year; congratulates Ladies in Beef who founded the campaign which is now supported by farming unions and a wide range of other British food producer groups; further notes that British beef is produced to globally high standards and that this should be celebrated and supported; calls on the Government to embrace these standards and not to undercut British beef farmers in any future trade agreements; and wishes the organisers of Great British Beef Week all the best in their work this year and into the future.

1132UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 33

Tom Gordon

Claire Young

Vikki Slade

Charlotte Cane

Richard Foord

Edward Morello

That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; rejects the Russian Foreign Ministry’s inflammatory rhetoric and baseless accusations against UK parliamentarians; reaffirms the right and duty of hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers to speak out in defence of human rights, international law, and the sovereignty of democratic nations; expresses solidarity with all those sanctioned for standing up against authoritarianism, including members from across the political spectrum; and calls on the Government to continue providing steadfast support to Ukraine, to stand with the Russian people who oppose the war, and to hold the Putin regime accountable for its actions.

1135Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia

Tabled: 23/04/25 Signatories: 41

James MacCleary

Calum Miller

Vikki Slade

Claire Young

Adam Dance

Tom Morrison

That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at weakening democratic institutions and undermining international support for Ukraine; reaffirms the UK Parliament’s cross-party commitment to holding Vladimir Putin’s regime accountable for its illegal invasion of Ukraine, war crimes, and repeated violations of international law; further reaffirms its resolute commitment to support the defence of Ukraine with military, financial and humanitarian aid; and urges continued unity across all political parties in resisting authoritarian interference and defending the principles of sovereignty, freedom, and democracy on which European peace and security depend.

1138Foster Care Fortnight

Tabled: 24/04/25 Signatories: 11

Jess Asato

Mary Glindon

Tom Morrison

Jim Shannon

Apsana Begum

Tristan Osborne

That this House celebrates Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 to May 25 in its aim to raise awareness about fostering and highlight the transformative role of foster carers; recognises the importance of foster care for providing children who are unable to live with their families with a safe, stable and loving home; urges the Government to commit to a dedicated national foster care strategy to recruit more foster carers and improve commissioning processes to get children in the right home for them the first time; further urges Ministers to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of foster carers, including those approved for by both local authorities and independent fostering agencies, and to ensure they have continued access to the support, training and resources needed to provide the highest standard of care for vulnerable children; and encourages all hon. Members to promote Foster Care Fortnight and engage with their local authority and providers to raise awareness of the vital work they do.

1140Birmingham bin strikes

Tabled: 24/04/25 Signatories: 4

Ayoub Khan

Shockat Adam

Jim Shannon

Andrew Rosindell

That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham, which have significantly disrupted waste collection services and impacted the daily lives of residents across the city; notes the importance of essential frontline services being maintained efficiently and the need for fair and equitable working conditions for refuse collection staff; calls on Birmingham City Council to engage constructively with trade unions and all relevant stakeholders to swiftly reach an immediate settlement that addresses the concerns of the workers involved; and urges the Government to support local negotiations where possible, ensuring that adequate resources and guidance are provided to facilitate a fair resolution to the industrial action and to re-establish reliable waste management services for all communities in Birmingham.

1141Armenian genocide

Tabled: 24/04/25 Signatories: 15

Chris Law

Sir John Whittingdale

Siân Berry

Colum Eastwood

Liz Saville Roberts

Ann Davies

That this House joins the Armenian community in commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Medz Yaghern, or Great Crime, otherwise known as the Armenian genocide where 1.5 million Armenians were massacred and starved by the Ottomans; notes the urgent need to formally recognise the Armenian genocide, fully support commemorative activities, and promote educational initiatives; pays tribute to the victims, survivors and their descendants, who faced the Armenian genocide; encourages the sharing of testimonies in order to ensure the horrors of the past are never repeated or forgotten; expresses thanks to all of those who work to educate every person from every background in the UK about the Armenian genocide, its contemporary relevance, and why we must acknowledge this crime as having happened; urges all hon. and Rt hon. Members to observe this day and to pledge to speak out against the denial of the Armenian genocide; and calls on the Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide.

1142Mass deportation of illegal migrants

Tabled: 24/04/25 Signatories: 7

Rupert Lowe

Jack Rankin

Jim Allister

Carla Lockhart

Alex Easton

Mr Peter Bedford

That this House expresses grave concern at the continued presence of over one million illegal migrants in the United Kingdom; notes that illegal entry into the country represents a clear breach of national law and undermines the integrity of the UK’s immigration system; further notes the considerable cost to the taxpayer in housing, processing and supporting individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK; recognises the growing public demand for decisive and consistent enforcement of immigration laws; and therefore urges the Government to implement a comprehensive national strategy to identify, detain, and deport all individuals found to be residing in the United Kingdom illegally, and to ensure that such policies are backed by the necessary legislative, diplomatic, logistical and financial resources to restore confidence in the rule of law and the security of our borders.

1145National Stalking Awareness Week

Tabled: 25/04/25 Signatories: 26

Luke Taylor

Clive Jones

Liz Jarvis

Ayoub Khan

Vikki Slade

Ian Roome

That this House marks National Stalking Awareness Week; acknowledges the profound impact stalking has on victims’ mental and physical health; notes that stalking is too often viewed solely as a criminal justice matter, when in fact it poses a serious and long-term public health challenge; recognises that many victims experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other health conditions as a result of persistent stalking; urges that healthcare professionals be trained to identify stalking behaviours, offer trauma-informed care, and follow the Recognise, Respond, Refer approach to ensure victims are connected with appropriate support services; calls on the Government and healthcare bodies to establish clear referral pathways to specialist organisations to improve early intervention and health outcomes; and highlights the importance of implementing anti-stalking policies in healthcare, public, and workplace settings to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and patients.

1148Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2025

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 12

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Jim Shannon

Kim Johnson

Cat Eccles

Will Stone

Chris Law

That this House notes with concern that Black women in the UK are still three times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth, and Asian women are two times more likely; is further concerned by reports from MMBRACE UK’s maternity mortality data which indicates a statistically significant increase in the overall maternal death rate in the UK in 2020-22 and that this increase remained statistically significant when deaths due to covid-19 were excluded; acknowledges that racial disparities persist in maternity care, with ethnic minority women more likely to experience poorer health outcomes, substandard care, and higher rates of complications during pregnancy and childbirth; recognises that factors contributing to these disparities include structural racism, unconscious bias, socioeconomic inequalities, and gaps in culturally competent care; urges the NHS to ensure that all maternity services adopt targeted policies to address inequalities, including better access to interpreters, community midwives, and tailored perinatal mental health support for ethnic minority mothers; welcomes the Government’s commitment to set a target to end the racial disparity in maternity care but regrets that one has not yet been set; and calls on the Government to establish a national strategy to eliminate racial disparities in maternity care, with clear accountability mechanisms and measurable targets.

1149Comic art

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 10

Tim Farron

Jim Shannon

Steve Darling

Clive Jones

Adam Dance

Chris Law

That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best known characters; recognises the influence of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival, held annually in Bowness, in promoting the diversity and creativity of comic art old and new; and further celebrates the potential of comics to inspire a love of reading and engagement in creativity among people of all backgrounds.

1150Incitement of violence against political representatives

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 11

Sorcha Eastwood

Jim Shannon

Lisa Smart

Gavin Robinson

Carla Lockhart

Clive Jones

That this House defends the role of art as a powerful force for protest, solidarity, and accountability, especially in standing with oppressed peoples; recognises art’s vital role in holding governments and institutions to account; affirms that political art can be provocative, critical, and disruptive; but utterly condemns any language that incites or promotes violence against elected representatives, or expresses support for proscribed terrorist organisations, as seen in recent statements by Kneecap promoting slogans such as the only good Tory is a dead Tory, kill your local MP and up Hamas and Hezbollah; and reaffirms that political disagreement must never cross into glorification of terrorism or incitement to violence.

1151Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 18

Liz Jarvis

Vikki Slade

Jim Shannon

Steve Darling

Wera Hobhouse

Clive Jones

That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each person living with the condition; calls on the Government to ensure neurology is a priority of the NHS 10-Year Plan so that timely diagnosis and treatment can be accessible to all; acknowledges the need to empower employers to make work more inclusive and better support people with MS to stay in good-quality employment for longer; and highlights the importance of protecting PIP payments that provides vital support to help sufferers manage extra costs associated with living with the disease and accessing work.

1153Prevent strategy

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 25

Lisa Smart

Vikki Slade

Steve Darling

Tom Gordon

Zarah Sultana

Cameron Thomas

That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the Government to collect and publish data on Prevent’s operation disaggregated by ethnicity and faith.

1154Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Stress Awareness Month

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 5

Jim Shannon

Gavin Robinson

Jim Allister

Mr Gregory Campbell

Andrew Rosindell

That this House notes April is stress awareness month and Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke are raising awareness on both the causes of stress and ways it can be managed to limit the negative impact on members of the public; highlights that stress is a natural reaction in the body and many daily aspects of life can cause stress, leading to negative impacts on our bodies and minds; underlines that some may be more likely to turn to unhealthy habits as a way to cope with stress, such as excessive alcohol use, smoking and eating unhealthy foods; further notes the importance of taking time to unwind and increase knowledge on stress prevention; and thanks Chest Heart and Stroke for all that they do to raise awareness of campaigns such as this and that their message will go a long way in supporting people feeling overwhelmed with stress.

1163Comments made by Kneecap

Tabled: 28/04/25 Signatories: 8

Jim Allister

Jim Shannon

Gavin Robinson

Alex Easton

Robin Swann

Carla Lockhart

That this House condemns without equivocation the menacing incitement to murder public servants by the renegade group Kneecap; believes public confidence in the justice system requires police and prosecutory action against these purveyors of hate, particularly following the imprisonment of many people for their social media posts; demands no further public funding for Kneecap; and calls on the organisers of Glastonbury Festival to rescind their invitation to the group.

1166Public Hearts defibrillator campaign

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 17

Max Wilkinson

Sarah Dyke

Adam Dance

Jess Brown-Fuller

Wera Hobhouse

Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Clare Seed and everyone at the Public Hearts campaign for their work in installing 100 lifesaving defibrillator machines in Cheltenham; notes that the Public Hearts campaign is a leading example of how the charity, private and public sectors can work together on lifesaving health initiatives; applauds the campaign’s efforts to raise awareness of defibrillator use; acknowledges the benefit that this will have in helping save lives and encouraging community-led health initiatives; and celebrates the role Public Hearts has already played in saving lives.

1168Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 22

Helen Maguire

Calum Miller

Sarah Dyke

Adam Dance

Jess Brown-Fuller

Wera Hobhouse

That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the strengthening of ties between the UK and Canada, including on defence and trade; further supports Prime Minister Carney's willingness to stand up for Canadian interests in the face of annexation and economic threats from US President Donald Trump; and urges the Government to adopt this same approach in its dealings with President Trump, including calling on the President to end his damaging global trade war and to recommit to support for Ukraine.

1172Frome Town Women Football Club

Tabled: 29/04/25 Signatories: 12

Anna Sabine

Sarah Dyke

Adam Dance

Steff Aquarone

Jim Shannon

Helen Maguire

That this House celebrates Frome Town Women Football Club, an independently run football club providing football for women, aged 16 and over, in and around Frome, as well as providing football opportunities to over 100 local girls each week; acknowledges the role the club plays in creating a positive and inclusive space for women and girls; recognises the Club’s accomplishments and achievements since being established in 1980; expresses its gratitude to the trainers, fans, sponsors and volunteers for all their support for the Club; notes the importance of women’s football, and women’s sport more generally, in communities up and down the country; recognises the link between women’s sport and mental health and wellbeing; appreciates role models in women’s sport in paving the way for future generations and talent; and recognises the need for greater investment in women’s sport.

1176Grand Central Station, Belfast

Tabled: 30/04/25 Signatories: 5

Jim Allister

Alex Easton

Gavin Robinson

Carla Lockhart

Mr Gregory Campbell

That this House expresses concern at the decision to install bilingual Irish and English signage at Belfast Grand Central Station without the approval of the Northern Ireland Executive, despite its significant and controversial nature; and calls for greater cross-community consultation in such matters.

1179Mary Lyons

Tabled: 30/04/25 Signatories: 3

Kate Osborne

Michelle Welsh

Mary Kelly Foy

That this House congratulates Tricia Vickers, Stewart Hill and Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for their campaign to recognise Mary Lyons; notes that Mary Lyons was born in Jarrow in 1902; further notes she made her debut for England at the age of 15 in 1918 scoring a goal which ensured a win against Scotland becoming the youngest-ever England footballer and goal scorer when she netted in front of 20,000 people on her debut against Scotland at St James' Park; notes that is a record that still stands today; is saddened by the fact that her achievements like those of so many women were not recognised she was written out of history and buried in an unmarked grave alongside other people; thanks the campaign for ensuring that Mary’s life is recognised and celebrated with a permanent headstone at her place of rest in Jarrow Cemetery; and recognises Mary Lyons as a role model who paved the way for women's football who has finally been honoured 46 years after her death.

1180Transparency of data-based and data-driven policing systems

Tabled: 30/04/25 Signatories: 5

Clive Lewis

Siân Berry

Ayoub Khan

David Davis

Jeremy Corbyn

That this House recognises there is a significant lack of transparency around the use of geographic and individual data-based and data-driven policing systems, that people do not know about the use of them in their community, or whether they have individually been targeted, that people do not know how, or are unable to, seek information about the data held on them by police forces and other authorities in the criminal legal system and that there should be a statutory obligation on police forces and other related authorities across England and Wales to register and publish details about all the predictive, profiling and risk prediction systems they are developing or using on a publicly available register and that notification should be given to all those who have been processed through these system and to those given risk scores.