David Chadwick's 20 Early Day Motions
14th November 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Friday 22nd November 2024

Children's Grief Awareness Week 2024

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises Children’s Grief Awareness Week, taking place between 18 and 24 November 2024; notes that this year’s theme is building hope, which includes a focus on building resilience in young people and offering strategies and tools to support them with their bereavement; further notes this year’s policy …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024

UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Labour: 17
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th November 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Humanitarian situation in Sudan

Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House notes that some 25 million people are facing acute hunger and urgently need humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that 14 regions are on the brink of famine and famine conditions have already been confirmed in ZamZam Camp in North Darfur and that more than 10 million have been …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th November 2024

GWR Sunday timetable

Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes with concern the level of service provided by the GWR rail franchise on Sundays; recognises that Sunday is a popular day for leisure travel, but also for those travelling for work purposes, visiting family and for students; further notes with concern the apparent deterioration of the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th November 2024

Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the essential role of family-run farms in sustaining rural communities, particularly in areas like West Dorset, and providing high-quality food for the nation; notes that the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief from April 2026, with only the first £1 million of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th November 2024

OVO Energy monthly fees for paper format bills

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with concern OVO Energy’s intention to introduce monthly fees for customers that receive their bills in paper format from December; believes that such a fee is counterproductive as families continue to struggle with high energy costs, particularly in the run-up to winter; further notes that such …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th November 2024

Release of Emily Damari

Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2024

Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
30th October 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024

Access to banking hubs

Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lost …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024

Conflict in the Middle East

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we have played our part in preventing escalation; expresses gratitude to our military personnel; calls on …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 41
Green Party: 4
7th October 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024

Peace in the Middle East

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 55
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
15th October 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2024

Infant head measurements

Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House believes in the urgent need for regularly measuring each infant's head circumference to effectively identify early signs of hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain; notes that hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children, with an estimated 1 in 770 babies diagnosed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024

Overseas constituencies

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citizens residing abroad are represented by the hon. Member from their last place of residence in the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Withdrawal of the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th July 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2024

Consumer water bills

Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th July 2024

Health services in Shropshire

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises the crisis in NHS services, particularly for rural communities; is concerned that over 10,000 people over the age of 65 waited for 24 hours or more to be seen at accident and emergency departments in Shropshire last year; acknowledges that this is greater than a 3,000% …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2024

Peace in Israel and Gaza

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd July 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2024

UK arms exports to Israel

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th July 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

State pension age and 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 67
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
David Chadwick signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1