Chris Bloore's 8 Early Day Motions
6th March 2025
Chris Bloore signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th March 2025

Oversight of homelessness

Tabled by: Richard Quigley (Labour - Isle of Wight West)
That this House notes recent research carried out by Centrepoint into the scale of youth homelessness; is deeply concerned that youth homelessness across the UK has risen by 10% over the past year, with 118,134 young people approaching their local authorities for support; and supports Centrepoint’s recommendations for increased Government …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th February 2025
Chris Bloore signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th 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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th January 2025
Chris Bloore signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 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 …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Labour: 15
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
11th November 2024
Chris Bloore signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024

Support for endometriosis care

Tabled by: Catherine Fookes (Labour - Monmouthshire)
That this House is concerned about the severe impact that endometriosis has on the physical and mental health of one in ten women in the UK; notes that this painful condition affects 1.5 million women causing chronic pain, and fatigue and, in some cases, an inability to conceive and that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th October 2024
Chris Bloore 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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
9th October 2024
Chris Bloore signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024

120th anniversary of Friary Shoes

Tabled by: Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Friary Shoes of Lichfield on reaching the 120th anniversary of their first opening in Lombard Street in 1904; notes that Friary Shoes is the oldest independently owned retail outlet in Lichfield and has made a significant contribution to the local economy; and further congratulates the Smith …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Chris Bloore signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

75th anniversary of Keele University’s foundation

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the foundation of Keele University in Newcastle-under-Lyme; notes that Keele was the first new university of the 20th century and was created to meet the demands of a new kind of society, economy and world; recognises that Keele University has over 12,500 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Chris Bloore signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th July 2024

Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Green Party: 1