25th March 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th March 2025
Rural market towns
Tabled by:
Lizzi Collinge (Labour - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House recognises Kirkby Lonsdale as one of the top places to live in the UK, as reported by The Sunday Times; applauds the community for their continued work following a devastating fire in December; and agrees that rural market towns are an asset to our country.
3 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025
British Science Week
Tabled by:
George Freeman (Conservative - Mid Norfolk)
That this House marks British Science Week - a ten-day celebration of science, research and innovation – featuring thousands of events and activities across the UK for people of all ages; commends the efforts of the British Science Association to inspire and enable schools, community groups, cultural organisations, research institutions …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 12th February 2025
80th anniversary of Lichfield Society of Artists
Tabled by:
Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Lichfield Society of Artists on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd February 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Renaming Heathrow Airport after Queen Elizabeth II
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House remembers with gratitude the 70 years of service Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth; gives thanks for her commitment and dedication over seven decades; acknowledges that Tuesday 21 April 2026 will be the 100th anniversary of Her late Majesty’s …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
28th January 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 23rd January 2025
Congratulating Dr Neville Brown, Britain's oldest teacher
Tabled by:
Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Dr Neville Brown, Britain's oldest teacher, on celebrating his 90th birthday, and on more than 60 years in education; the House recognises Dr Brown's achievement, as the founder of Maple Hayes Dyslexia School in Lichfield, in pioneering a morphological approach to teaching reading—that is to say, …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Congratulating Kathleen Coy on 60 years of volunteering with Scouts
Tabled by:
Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Kathleen Coy, who has stepped back after almost 60 years as a volunteer leader at the 5th Lichfield Scout group; recognises that as a cub and beaver leader Kathleen provided thousands of hours of fun for hundreds of local children; further recognises that, as a district …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 20th January 2025
Pathway Project 32 year anniversary
Tabled by:
Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Pathway Project for 32 years of vital work supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Staffordshire; recognises that, in that period, Pathway Project has helped more than 25,000 people, and in the past year alone provided almost 6,000 hours of support and received 3,500 calls …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st January 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Lichfield Young Farmers' Club Christmas Tractor Run
Tabled by:
Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Lichfield Young Farmers' Club and their committee of Tom Harrison, Thomas Sabin, Jess Smith-Moon, Tabitha Heathcote, Alfie Lee and Matilda Gall for organising the 2024 Christmas Tractor Run, which brought extra seasonal cheer to the city and was well received by the community; recognises that the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th January 2025
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th January 2025
Knighthood for Sir Ian Dudson
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House congratulates His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Sir Ian Dudson, on being made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for services to the Crown in the December 2024 New Year’s honours list; acknowledges his exemplary service to the county of Staffordshire and all the people who …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th November 2024
RAF Fauld explosion
Tabled by:
Jacob Collier (Labour - Burton and Uttoxeter)
That this House remembers the lives tragically lost in the RAF Fauld explosion on its 80th anniversary, noting that this was the largest non-nuclear explosion in history and the largest explosion on British soil; recognises the enduring courage shown on that fateful day, which remains one of the most devastating …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 18th October 2024
80th anniversary of Lichfield Arts
Tabled by:
Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)
That this House congratulates Lichfield Arts on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for the continued …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Dave Robertson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th 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
2nd September 2024
Dave Robertson signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
17th July 2024
Dave Robertson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 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
Dave Robertson signed this EDM 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