24th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 27th March 2025
Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Wellbeing benefits of outdoor education to young people
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor learning for children and young people; urges the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the value of those benefits; notes that more time learning outdoors provides an opportunity for children to learn skills and characteristics to cope with many …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 20th March 2025
Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 21
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 17th March 2025
Interstitial Lung Disease
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises the urgent need to improve the experience of people with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, a progressive and life-limiting lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK; acknowledges the impact of the disease on patients, their families, and caregivers, including significant physical, emotional, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 17th March 2025
West Bank
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
29th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 14th March 2025
Heathrow airport third runway expansion
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House regrets that the Government has indicated its support for the expansion of Heathrow airport; highlights that Heathrow is the single largest polluter in the UK and that its emissions account for over half of all UK aviation emissions; further highlights that the addition of a third runway …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
5th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 14th March 2025
Injury on Duty Award Scheme
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th November 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 13th March 2025
Replacement of Personal Independence Payments with a voucher system
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the Minister for Work and Pensions' refusal to rule out proposals to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with a voucher system; notes that this proposal, originally put forward by the previous Conservative Government, would significantly reduce the autonomy of disabled claimants; recognises the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 13th March 2025
Building consensus on a pathway to spending 3% of GDP on defence
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the growing security challenges and threats facing the UK and its allies; believes that an increase in UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP as soon as possible is necessary to maintain the UK's military readiness, bolster its deterrence, and support its commitments to global security; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 13th March 2025
Future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund
Tabled by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House expresses deep concern over the future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF), which is set to expire on 31 March 2025; recognises the vital role the fund plays in providing essential mental health services to adopted children and those under special guardianship orders, supporting …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th March 2025
Tackling the climate and nature crisis
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the urgent need for the UK to take world-leading action on climate change and environmental protection; notes that climate change poses the greatest threat to global stability, public health, and ecological preservation; further notes that the UK has an opportunity to lead in the transition to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025
Mobile phone usage in schools
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more important than ever; recognises the need to consider whether existing guidance on smartphone use in schools should be put on a legislative footing; acknowledges that such a measure aims to create an environment …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th March 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025
Impact Assessments of changes to Official Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the House of Commons Library all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government have made regarding the impact of the reduction of Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025
Social care day of action
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the unprecedented decision of social care providers to protest outside Parliament; believes this must be a wake-up call for the Government on the disastrous state of adult social care; echoes their plea to save the sector from total collapse; further notes that inadequate social care accounts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Regional Inequalities in energy pricing
Tabled by:
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Changes to Overseas Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 52
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Treatment of Israeli hostages
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply moved by the release of hostages after being held in captivity for over 16 months by Hamas; notes with disgust the way in which hostages have been treated while in captivity and during their release, such as the way in which Eli Sharabi was cruelly …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide charity
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the important work done by the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide; notes that for every person who dies by suicide, there are up to 135 people who are impacted by the death; further notes Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide's aim to set up groups across …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Supporting British farmers
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the vital contribution of British farmers to food security, environmental protection, and rural communities; notes with great concern that 30% of farms failed to make profit in 2023/24 and the UK has seen a 5.8% decline in dairy producers; acknowledges farmers are being forced to diversify …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Citizenship for refugees
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the new Home Office guidance issued this month, which states that anyone who enters the UK irregularly will be refused naturalisation, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK; further notes that this policy could permanently bar many refugees from becoming British …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Tabled by:
Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
5th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025
Safety regulations for large-scale battery storage facilities
Tabled by:
Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes the increasing reliance on battery storage facilities, particularly lithium-ion technologies, to support renewable energy projects and grid stability; acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and emergency services in Ely and East Cambridgeshire regarding the safety implications of such sites; calls for such concerns to be recognised …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025
Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
10th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025
NHS targets
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House acknowledges the abject failure of the last Conservative Government to meet NHS targets; notes that this failure reflected devastating mismanagement which left hospitals crumbling, operations cancelled, pensioners treated on trolleys in corridors, and doctors and nurses at breaking point; further notes that our NHS was once the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025
Royal Mail's universal service obligation
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House expresses its concern over Ofcom’s proposed changes to Royal Mail’s universal service obligation which would allow Royal Mail to alternate second-class deliveries, scrap second-class deliveries on Saturday and reduce delivery targets for first and second-class post; acknowledges the importance of a reliable Royal Mail service for rural …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
The Bereavement Journey programme
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House celebrates that The Bereavement Journey community grief support programme, produced by AtaLoss, has doubled to running in 400 locations across the country since its relaunch last year; further celebrates 30 years since its start in original form; and commends the communities running the programme as they seek …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Conservative: 1
4th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
National Apprenticeships Week 2025
Tabled by:
Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th to the 14th February 2025; celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on the British economy; further welcomes any events in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2025; and encourages more businesses to consider the benefits of taking on apprentices within the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
US proposals for Gaza
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2025
World Cancer Day and Leukaemia UK’s Take Action, Save Lives report
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2025
Wassailing in Somerset
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the tradition of wassailing, a pagan ceremony deeply rooted in Somerset’s cultural heritage; notes that this Anglo-Saxon and Celtic custom involves blessing orchards to ensure a fruitful apple harvest for the year ahead; recognises that this tradition, which typically takes place on Old Twelfth Night, 17 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd February 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2025
South Western Railway service standards and performance
Tabled by:
Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam)
That this House notes with deep concern the inadequate state of train services provided by South Western Railway, particularly affecting Worcester Park Station, but also across the broader train network; highlights the ongoing issues of frequent cancellations, delays, and short-formed trains, often leaving commuters unable to board and contributing to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025
Independent parking regulator
Tabled by:
Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House believes there needs to be a proper independent parking regulator, with appropriate powers to regulate fees, enforcement and appeals.
36 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th October 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 50
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
13th January 2025
Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th January 2025
Life and achievements of Bob Williams
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Bob Williams, former Dorset County Councillor, Deputy Leader of Borough of Poole and President of Mid Dorset & North Poole Lib Dems, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Bob’s dedication and commitment to Broadstone and Poole, firstly through 28 years as …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 6th January 2025
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
111 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Liberal Democrat: 39
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024
Democratic violations and violence in Georgia
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the escalating violence and democratic backsliding in Georgia, including the disproportionate use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition figures; expresses concern at the arbitrary detentions of civilians, suppression of peaceful assembly, and anti-democratic actions; notes with concern the Georgian Government’s disregard …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th December 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Independent: 3
3rd December 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
Tabled by:
Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House welcomes Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis on his visit to the UK today; notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, then purchased from him by …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
9th December 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Domestic Abuse Offences
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Review into breast cancer screening
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 2nd 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 …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 29
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
5th November 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Cuts to the International Development Budget
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses disappointment at the cut to international development spending in the Budget; notes that conflicts in the Middle East, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and Ukraine mean the United Kingdom's support is needed more than ever; recognises that overseas aid spending is at its the lowest …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
5th November 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th 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 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024
Peace in Israel and Gaza
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Independent: 6
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th October 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024
Conflict in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we have played our part in preventing escalation; expresses gratitude to our military personnel; calls on …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Green Party: 4
7th October 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024
Peace in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
82 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 71
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th July 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Ending the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House recognises the new data published by the Department for Work and Pensions on the two-child limit to benefit payments which shows that there are now 1.6 million children living in families impacted by this policy, or one in every nine children; further recognises that of those families …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2024
State pension age and 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 67
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1