Daniel Kawczynski's 31 Early Day Motions
21st May 2024
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 21st May 2024

Ministry of Defence engagement with the community of Nesscliffe in Shropshire

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House is deeply concerned by the conduct of Ministry of Defence officials and Ministers not engaging with the community of Nesscliffe in Shropshire and surrounding villages over the use of an Army camp to house a significant number of Afghan refugees; believes that the wall of silence from …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
4th December 2023
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 4th December 2023

Venezuela and Guyana

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House recognises neither the illegitimate Socialist dictator of Venezuela as President nor his immoral and dangerous referendum to try to seize vast territory from Guyana; notes that this border was settled over 100 years ago; believes that in his attempt to distract the Venezuelan people from the economic …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2023
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 27th November 2023

Conduct of David Snoxell

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House urges relevant authorities to urgently investigate any commercial links between David Snoxell, administrator of the Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) APPG, and the Government of Mauritius, which seeks to take these islands from Britain and the indigenous population of Chagossians.
1 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
16th October 2023
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 12th October 2023

Conduct of David Snoxell

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House recommends the replacement of the current co-ordinator of the Chagos/BIOT APPG with an administrator who will take no personal public stance on matters related to Chagos and Chagossians and will not attempt to personally influence the views of Parliamentarians; notes that the current co-ordinator has used his …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
6th September 2023
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 6th September 2023

St Kitts and Nevis, 40th anniversary of Independence Day

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House celebrates that Tuesday 19th September 2023 will mark the 40th anniversary of Independence of the Federation of Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis; recognises the UK’s painful history of using the Islands of St Kitts and Nevis as slave colonies; also celebrates the contributions of the Kittitians …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2022
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 4th November 2022

Sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes with growing and alarming concern the intention of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to enter into negotiations with Mauritius over the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory; further notes that these islands are closer to Maldives than to Mauritius and therefore questions the claims by …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2021
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021

Mountbatten diaries

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House notes with concern that the personal diaries of Lord and Lady Mountbatten were purchased from the family's Broadlands Archive Trust, a decade ago, by Southampton University with a substantial sum of public money including almost £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund; that, until the sale to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
2nd December 2020
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House recognises the threats the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline would pose to NATO; understands that the security and stability of the United Kingdom’s allies on NATO’s Eastern flank would be threatened by the project, as it would greatly alter the geopolitics of the region; expresses …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2020
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th September 2020

Nordstream 2 pipeline

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes the danger posed to the security of NATO by the Nordstream 2 pipeline; and urges the Government to impose sanctions on all companies involved in that project.
2 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th July 2019
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2019

SHARED RURAL NETWORK

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the need to improve mobile digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas; welcomes the collaborative Shared Rural Network proposal developed by the UK’s four mobile operators, under which they would share infrastructure in rural areas to increase 4G coverage in all four nations of the UK; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
2nd April 2019
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 2019

CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2019
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019

FORCED LIVE ORGAN EXTRACTION FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN CHINA

Tabled by: Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern, allegations of forced organ harvesting in China and associated reports of suppression, persecution, torture and mass arbitrary imprisonment faced by religious and ethnic minority groups including Tibetans, Christians, Uyghers, and practitioners of the traditional Chinese meditation Falun Gong, that includes allegations of forced live …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2019
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th January 2019

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019

Tabled by: Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th November 2018
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th November 2018

100 YEARS OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that on 11 November 2018 Poland celebrates 100 years of independence; further notes that this freedom was guaranteed by the Treaty of Versailles which Britain supported; notes that the huge contribution of the Polish people to Britain during the Second World War, and the contribution that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2018
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018

ENERGY SECURITY

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project puts the energy security of the UK's key NATO allies in central and eastern Europe at risk; stands firm in its support of Poland and other key allies on this issue; further notes that Euro-Atlantic unity remains the UK's …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th March 2018
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018

CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD

Tabled by: Lucy Allan (Independent - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th March 2018
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th March 2018

NON LEVY APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING FOR COLLEGES

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that Shrewsbury, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Exeter, Henley-on-Thames and Plumpton Colleges have experience in the provision of excellent and high quality apprenticeship training, which is valued and supported by employers; is disappointed that those colleges are not in receipt of non levy apprenticeship funding; and calls on the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
27th February 2018
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st March 2018

SMOKING CESSATION

Tabled by: David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House congratulates Norway on the extraordinary plunge in its smoking rate among young women from 30 per cent to just 1 per cent since 2001; applauds Sweden on getting its adult smoking rate down to 5 per cent; notes that the Scandinavian success story in ending smoking has …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2017

INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX

Tabled by: Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House notes that insurance premium tax (IPT) has doubled since 2015; further notes that, since it was introduced in 1994, IPT has risen at a faster rate than tax on tobacco; understands that IPT now accounts for more tax revenue than duty on beer, cider and spirits; believes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th November 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th November 2017

LÓDZ-SPECIALISED EXPO 2022-23

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House supports the bid by Poland for the Specialised Expo 2022-23 trade event to be held in the city of Lódz on 15 June to 15 September 2022, promoting revitalisation of cities through their CITY RE:INVENTED theme which leads to improvements in the quality of life and living; …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th November 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017

CENTENARY OF THE BOLSHEVIK REVOLUTION

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House notes, with great regret, that 7 November 2017 marks 100 years since Russia's Bolshevik Revolution which subsequently demonstrated, time and again, that Communism is a murderous political ideology, incompatible with liberty, self-government and the dignity of human beings, and injurious to the national, ethnic and religious traditions …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
6th September 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017

NICE GUIDELINES ON ME

Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th July 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th July 2017

BRITISH FARMING WELFARE STANDARDS

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House commends British farmers for adhering to world leading standards of animal health and welfare within farmed livestock; urges retailers, processors and consumers to support those production standards by sourcing and buying British produce wherever possible; and calls on the Government to ensure that it supports British farmers …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th March 2017

REPLACEMENT OF DONALD TUSK AS PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes the genuine and serious concerns of the Polish Government on the renomination of Donald Tusk to the position of President of the European Council; and urges the Government to vote for Jacek Saryusz-Wolski as the most suitable replacement.
1 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
9th February 2017
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th February 2017

NO CONFIDENCE IN THE SPEAKER

Tabled by: James Duddridge (Conservative - Rochford and Southend East)
That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker.
5 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
2nd November 2016
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd November 2016

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND BBC1

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House calls upon the British Broadcasting Corporation to restore the British National Anthem on BBC1 at the end of each day's programming, before the switch over to BBC News 24; regrets the decision on the 3 October 1997 to play God Save The Queen on BBC1 for the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th January 2016
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM on Monday 11th January 2016

BEER DUTY IN THE 2016 BUDGET

Tabled by: Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the ending of the beer duty escalator and the impact of the unprecedented three successive beer duty cuts in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Budgets in supporting the growth of Britain's breweries and underpinning confidence in the UK's pubs; notes that this has led to an …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2015
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2015

SANCTIONS IN RUSSIA

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes the current, and enduring, ceasefire in the Ukraine; further notes the need for the UK and its coalition allies to work together with Russia in countering the threat from Daesh in Syria; and calls on the Government to lift sanctions on Russia as a matter of …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
28th October 2015
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th October 2015

URGENT LANCASTER HOUSE TALKS FOR LIBYAN CRISIS

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes the ongoing wait for a government of national unity to emerge in Libya, in a deal to be brokered by the UN; acknowledges the fact that the deadline for forming such a government has repeatedly slipped; and, further noting the expertise of the UK in conflict …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2015
Daniel Kawczynski signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2015

NON-PAYMENT OF DAIRY FARMERS

Tabled by: Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
"at end add 'to use their influence and powers to promote public procurement of UK dairy products by the Government.'."
3 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3