13th May 2025
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th May 2025
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM on Monday 9th June 2025
Imprisonment of Lucy Connolly
Tabled by:
Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House notes with concern the continued imprisonment of Lucy Connolly, a young mother, for a non-violent offence; recognises that the UK’s prison system is facing unprecedented overcrowding; further notes that the use of custodial sentences for non-violent offenders, particularly primary carers, undermines family stability, disproportionately affects children, and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
4th June 2025
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025
Mauritius Treaty
Tabled by:
Kemi Badenoch (Conservative - North West Essex)
That the Agreement, done at London and Port Louis on 22 May 2025, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia, should not be ratified.
92 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 80
Reform UK: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th May 2025
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th May 2025
Protection of free expression and resistance to blasphemy laws
Tabled by:
Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House reaffirms its unwavering commitment to freedom of expression as a fundamental pillar of British democracy; notes with concern recent efforts, both formal and informal, to reintroduce blasphemy-style restrictions under the guise of hate crime, or public order; recalls that the UK formally abolished its blasphemy laws in …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2025
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025
Eva Smeddle and Glasgow Chamber Orchestra
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates student Eva Smeddle’s music being performed by the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra; notes that the now 18 year old, who is from St Andrews, composed A Nightmare in Argentina at the age of 15 and it will now be debuted by a 45-strong ensemble from the Glasgow …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th February 2025
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025
Yorkshire Cancer Research's 100th anniversary
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House congratulates Yorkshire Cancer Research, based in Harrogate, on reaching its 100th anniversary this year; recognises the charity’s work across the region since it was founded in 1925; recognises and celebrates its role in funding research into cancer care and treatment and in pioneering new cancer prevention and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2025
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025
Coroner’s finding on SAS soldiers
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House notes the coroner’s ruling in the case involving the death of four fully armed IRA terrorists who had launched a murderous attack on a police station; thanks the SAS for their courageous service in tackling terrorism in Northern Ireland; further notes the utilisation of the coronial service …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th December 2024
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Institutes of Technology
Tabled by:
Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North)
That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wide array of STEM fields; and notes that they play a vital role in addressing industry skills gaps by responding to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Social Security
Tabled by:
Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
81 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 74
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
19th July 2024
Charlie Dewhirst signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 18th July 2024
Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024
Tabled by:
Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes the extraordinary recent performances of Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic teams; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and The …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1