Alex Easton's 19 Early Day Motions
12th December 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 12th December 2024

100th birthday of Elizabeth Lily Tucker

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House extends its warmest congratulations to Elizabeth Lily Tucker of Bangor on the occasion of her 100th birthday on 18 November 2024; notes her celebration at the Welcome Centre at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Bangor, surrounded by family, friends, and the congregation; acknowledges the significance of receiving a …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 11th December 2024

John Watt fundraising for Northern Ireland Children to Lapland Trust

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates John Watt, manager of Focus Menswear in Bangor, for his extraordinary efforts in raising £50,000 for the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust; notes that this incredible achievement will support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses by providing magical and unforgettable experiences; …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024

UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 28
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
28th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 28th November 2024

Dean Pritchard - winner of two gold medals at the Irish Taekwon-Do Championships

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dean Pritchard from Bangor, who won two gold medals at the Irish Taekwon-Do Championships in Limerick, becoming a double national champion in the patterns and sparring categories; recognises Dean’s inspiring journey in Taekwon-Do, having started the sport at the age of 20 …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th November 2024

Funding priorities in Northern Ireland

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House recognises that health and education in Northern Ireland are more deserving of additional funding than the Casement Park project; and calls on the Government to order its funding priorities accordingly.
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th July 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Olympics opening ceremony

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House condemns the gratuitous and offensive mocking of Christianity as part of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 2024; and calls on the Foreign Secretary to register a protest with the International Olympic Committee.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
12th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th November 2024

Harry Ferguson Museum of Innovation

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House supports the establishment of a dedicated Harry Ferguson Museum of Innovation in Northern Ireland, which would tell the life story of Harry Ferguson, who is best remembered as the father of the modern tractor with his Ferguson System of farm modernisation.
4 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024

50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House notes with real sadness the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings which took place on 21 November 1974 in which 21 people were killed and 220 injured, the most deadly terrorist attack on British soil and largest unsolved mass murder; further notes that it is widely …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1
11th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024

World Diabetes Day 2024

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates World Diabetes Day 2024, marked on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922; notes the theme for 2024 is Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps to raise awareness and improve the lives of people suffering with Diabetes; highlights …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
18th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th November 2024

Rory McIlroy, DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on his outstanding victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai; recognises this achievement as his third DP World Tour Championship title and his sixth Race to Dubai triumph, equalling the record set by Seve Ballesteros; acknowledges the dedication and resilience demonstrated by …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
19th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th November 2024

25th anniversary of the Somme Memorial Flute Band

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Somme Memorial Flute Band, formed in September 1998 in Bangor, County Down, with a mission to promote traditional Corps of Drums-style flute band music, provide a social outlet for its members and their families and honour those who fell at the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
18th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th November 2024

Amy Adair, world medal in karate

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates Amy Adair from Conlig on her outstanding achievement at the IKU World Karate Championships in Buenos Aires, where she proudly represented Karate Northern Ireland and returned with her first-ever world medal in kumite (sparring); notes that Amy, a committed member of the Mizukara clubs in Newtownards …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
5th November 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024

Release of Emily Damari

Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 30th October 2024

100th anniversary of J. Wright & Son butchers in Donaghadee

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates J. Wright & Son, a family-run butcher’s shop established in Donaghadee in 1924, on reaching its 100th anniversary; acknowledges the significant contribution of three generations of the Wright family to the local community, preserving traditional butchery skills, offering high-quality meats, and providing outstanding customer service; recognises …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 29th October 2024

Ann Veitch, 20 years’ service as a foster carer

Tabled by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House notes with admiration and appreciation the remarkable dedication shown by Ann Veitch from Bangor, Northern Ireland, who, in her 80s, is now in her 20th year as a foster carer; recognises that during these two decades, Ann has provided a loving home to over 30 children, helping …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024

Retail movement scheme regulations

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 853), because they use Northern Ireland’s continued place in the EU Single Market, and subjection to EU law, to tie GB regulatory standards to those of …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Exiting the European Union

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 853), dated 8 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 August 2024, be annulled.
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
7th October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024

Transition to animal-free research and testing

Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th October 2024
Alex Easton signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st October 2024

Wrightbus

Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House expresses its congratulations to Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus on signing its biggest ever deal to supply over 1,000 buses to Go-Ahead; commends the management and workforce on the dynamic recovery of the firm; and notes with satisfaction the security of employment which this order underwrites.
4 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1