7th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week is between 12 and 19 May 2025; notes that the theme for this year is community; believes that being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing; further believes that people thrive when they have …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st May 2025
Dementia Action Week 2025
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes Dementia Action Week 2025, which takes place between 19 and 25 May 2025, is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia; highlights that one in three people living with dementia in the UK do not have a …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st May 2025
Women in Transport's 20th anniversary
Tabled by:
Elsie Blundell (Labour - Heywood and Middleton North)
That this House congratulates Women in Transport on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; recognises and commends the organisation’s outstanding work in championing gender diversity and inclusion across the transport sector; applauds its commitment to supporting, connecting and advancing women at all stages of their careers throughout the UK; and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th May 2025
60th anniversary of Bexley Voluntary Service Council
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates Bexley Voluntary Service Council on its 60th anniversary; notes that the organisation was founded to provide support to organisations and residents across the London Borough of Bexley; highlights their work in supporting voluntary organisations and volunteers in the London Borough of Bexley; recognises the role they …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th May 2025
125th anniversary of St Augustine’s Church, Slade Green
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House recognises and congratulates St Augustine’s Church, Slade Green on its 125th anniversary this year; acknowledges the significant work undertaken to rebuild the church following the damage experienced from bombing in 1944 and from a fire in 1991: recognises the important impact that the church has had in …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th May 2025
100th anniversary of 18th West Kent Boys Brigade
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates the 18th West Kent Boys’ Brigade on reaching their 100th anniversary this May; notes that the company was formed at Northumberland Heath Baptist Church in Belmont Road; highlights that many founders of the 18th West Kent Boys’ Brigade would have been World War One Veterans and …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th May 2025
Vickers, Crayford and Dartford Athletic Football Club
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates VCD Athletic Football Club’s achievement in securing promotion from the South Counties East Football League Premier Division; commends the performance of the players and pays tribute to Danny Joy and Ross Baker for their work as joint-managers in their first season in the role; notes that …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th May 2025
Cross-Channel train services for Kent and London
Tabled by:
Tristan Osborne (Labour - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House calls on the Government to support the return of cross-Channel train services to the Kent stations of Ashford and Ebbsfleet, which were suspended during the pandemic; and believes that the reinstatement could bring a direct economic benefit of £281 million to Kent, with a larger impact including …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th April 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025
Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2025
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
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 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
28th April 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025
Comic art
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
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 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd April 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025
St George’s Day 2025
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House joins the people of England in celebrating St. George's Day on 23 April 2025; understands the significance of England’s national day to many people throughout the world; acknowledges the important role that England and her people play in strengthening the bonds of solidarity across the United Kingdom; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd April 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025
Northfleet School for Girls award of the Lionesses Futures Fund Pitch
Tabled by:
Lauren Sullivan (Labour - Gravesham)
That this House congratulates Northfleet Schools Trust on securing £970,000 from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation; celebrates the creation of a new 3G pitch at Northfleet School for Girls to expand women’s and girls’ football in Gravesham; commends England’s Lionesses as reigning European champions and sends …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th February 2025
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Wheelchair services provided by AJM Healthcare
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House notes with deep concern the poor performance of AJM Healthcare, the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services, as set out in news reports and experienced by an increasing number of constituents; expresses its disappointment that responses to enquiries to that organisation are not forthcoming to its users, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th December 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 16th December 2024
40th anniversary of Irish Community Services
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates Irish Community Services on its 40th anniversary in providing support for all parts of the community throughout the Boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich; highlights their work in supporting those who are struggling because of age, infirmity, financial difficulties or social isolation through hosting community events and …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd December 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 2nd December 2024
30th anniversary of Bexley Deaf Centre
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates Bexley Deaf Centre on its 30th anniversary of being recognised as a charity and celebrates the opening of a new Deaf Centre in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath earlier this year; notes that Bexley Deaf Centre was originally commissioned by the local authority to help people maintain their …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Work of St John Ambulance
Tabled by:
Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance volunteers across the country, training 250,000 members of the public in first aid every year, providing event first aid cover at 11,000 events and delivering 4,000 hours of emergency support to the NHS per month as the nation’s ambulance …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th November 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th 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: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
5th November 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th November 2024
30 years of the National Lottery
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 30th birthday of the National Lottery, who have supported fantastic causes as a way to bring positive change right across the UK; notes that the first draw was held in 1994 and that the National Lottery have raised over £49 billion and awarded over 690,000 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
14th October 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
World Food Day
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House marks World Food Day, a UN designated-day celebrated on 16 October every year; notes the approximately 733 million people facing hunger in the world; further notes that everyone should have the right to adequate food; acknowledges the role of farmers and rural communities in producing food to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd October 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
30th anniversary of Bexley SNAP
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates Bexley SNAP on reaching their 30th anniversary this year; notes that Bexley SNAP was founded by a group of parents in 1994 to provide activities and support to disabled children; highlights their work in offering disabled children and young people aged between 1 year to 25 …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
NHS Parliamentary Awards
Tabled by:
Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
50th anniversary of the Federation of Small Businesses
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House congratulates the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), formerly known as the National Federation of Self Employed (NFSE) on its 50th birthday; remembers that in 1974, one small business owner, Captain Norman Small, wrote to the press to begin a small business movement; recalls that Small invited small …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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
17th July 2024
Daniel Francis signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2024
200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Tabled by:
Helena Dollimore (Labour (Co-op) - Hastings and Rye)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on its 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea; thanks all crew members who have risked their lives to save over 140,000 lives at sea; and pays tribute to all volunteers past and present who support this vital work.
54 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1