Information between 11th October 2025 - 21st October 2025
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 333 |
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 339 |
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14 Oct 2025 - Mental Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 3 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 327 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 324 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 319 |
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15 Oct 2025 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 316 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 321 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 319 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 171 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 322 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Ellie Chowns voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 174 |
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Ellie Chowns speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ellie Chowns contributed 1 speech (99 words) Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Ellie Chowns speeches from: Middle East
Ellie Chowns contributed 1 speech (118 words) Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Ellie Chowns speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ellie Chowns contributed 1 speech (82 words) Monday 13th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Ellie Chowns speeches from: Manchester Terrorism Attack
Ellie Chowns contributed 1 speech (175 words) Monday 13th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Rape: Criminal Investigation
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to prevent rape suspects from leaving the country during an active investigation. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) Police have wide discretion to impose bail conditions on rape suspects intended to protect victims and witnesses, prevent offending and to prevent the suspect from failing to appear in court – including by requiring suspects to surrender their passport. Bail conditions must be necessary, reasonable and proportionate, and subject to regular review as the perceived risk posed by the suspect may change over time. The police should, if practicable, always consult the victim regarding the decision to release a suspect on bail and the conditions to impose. |
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River Wye: Research
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Thursday 16th October 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 33250, what progress her Department has made on joint cross-border research on the River Wye. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Cleaning up the River Wye remains a government priority. Officials in Defra and the Welsh Government continue to collaborate to roll out the £1 million cross-border River Wye research announced earlier this year. Local stakeholders including local farmers, environmental groups, and citizen scientists, will play a crucial role in gathering evidence and shaping the research. Officials will shortly update stakeholders on next steps and will attend the local Nutrient Management Board in Herefordshire. A research workshop will also shortly take place, where stakeholders can continue to shape research plans and help us gather actionable evidence to tackle pollution in this iconic catchment. |
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Economic Growth
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Thursday 16th October 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the correspondence entitled Monetary Policy Remit, published on 15 November 2024, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Monetary Policy Committee’s progress in (a) delivering long-term growth and (b) accelerating the transition to a (i) climate resilient, (ii) nature positive and (ii) net zero economy. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) Monetary policy is the responsibility of the independent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England, so the government does not comment on the conduct or effectiveness of monetary policy.
The MPC’s primary objective is to achieve price stability. Subject to that, its secondary objective is to support the economic policy of the government, which is “to restore broad-based and resilient growth built on strong and secure foundations”. As the Chancellor said in a letter to the Governor on 18 September 2025, low and stable inflation is essential for long-term economic growth and sustained increases in living standards.
Delivering on the climate and nature is one part of the government’s broader economic strategy and it is up to the MPC to judge how it sets monetary policy in line with its remit. Consistent with its remit, the MPC sets monetary policy in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.
The MPC has the government’s full support as it acts to return inflation to the 2% target sustainably. |
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Climate Change and Renewable Energy
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Thursday 16th October 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to instruct the Bank of England to publish a strategy detailing how it will support the UK’s (a) climate and nature goals and (b) green energy mission. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government is committed to integrating climate and nature into economic and financial decision making. The remits for the Financial Policy Committee, Prudential Regulation Committee and Monetary Policy Committee all set out the government’s economic strategy, which includes accelerating the transition to a climate resilient, nature positive and net zero economy. Climate-related considerations are therefore embedded across the Bank of England’s work, including in relation to its statutory objectives for price and financial stability.
The Bank published its Climate Transition Plan in June 2023, and it also publishes annual climate-related financial disclosures. These annual reports set out the climate risks to which the Bank is exposed, the emissions associated with the Bank’s own financial and physical operations and the Bank’s work on climate change.
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Social Rented Housing
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Friday 17th October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of setting a target for social housing. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government has not yet set a national target for social and affordable housing although we keep the position under review.
Accurately forecasting long-term delivery is inherently challenging even in respect of grant-funded social and affordable housing, but we have made clear that we believe the Social and Affordable Homes Programme could deliver around 300,000 social and affordable homes over its lifetime with around 180,000 for Social Rent. |
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Rape: Prosecutions
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to ensure that rape victims are given clear (a) communication and (b) timelines for progressing their cases. Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) This Government is committed to improving victims and survivors of rape’s experience of the justice system. We recognise that rape cases often take longer to progress through the courts, and that delays can have a profound impact on victims’ wellbeing and confidence in the criminal justice process.
To ensure clear communication with victims in the pre-trial period, every Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) area now has at least one dedicated Victim Liaison Officer in its rape and serious sexual offences unit. Pre-trial meetings are offered to all adult victims of these crimes and the CPS have also delivered trauma-informed training to staff as part of their Victim Transformation Programme.
We are also committed to tackling the outstanding caseload to improve timeliness - we have already doubled magistrates’ sentencing powers, so that Crown Courts can focus on the most serious cases, and this year we have funded a record-high allocation of 111,250 Crown Court sitting days. We also commissioned Sir Brian Leveson to propose bold and ambitious measures to deliver swifter justice for victims, including for victims of sexual violence, in his Independent Review of Criminal Courts. We will respond to the recommendations in the first part of the Independent Review in due course. |
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Rape: Prosecutions
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish (a) plans and (b) a timeframe for reducing the time taken to bring rape cases to court. Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) This Government is committed to improving victims and survivors of rape’s experience of the justice system. We recognise that rape cases often take longer to progress through the courts, and that delays can have a profound impact on victims’ wellbeing and confidence in the criminal justice process.
To ensure clear communication with victims in the pre-trial period, every Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) area now has at least one dedicated Victim Liaison Officer in its rape and serious sexual offences unit. Pre-trial meetings are offered to all adult victims of these crimes and the CPS have also delivered trauma-informed training to staff as part of their Victim Transformation Programme.
We are also committed to tackling the outstanding caseload to improve timeliness - we have already doubled magistrates’ sentencing powers, so that Crown Courts can focus on the most serious cases, and this year we have funded a record-high allocation of 111,250 Crown Court sitting days. We also commissioned Sir Brian Leveson to propose bold and ambitious measures to deliver swifter justice for victims, including for victims of sexual violence, in his Independent Review of Criminal Courts. We will respond to the recommendations in the first part of the Independent Review in due course. |
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Railways: Fares
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of freezing rail fares. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) As we reform fares and deliver Great British Railways, we must ensure passengers and taxpayers get a fair deal. Since the pandemic, the amount of taxpayer subsidy provided to the railway industry has increased from under a quarter in 2018/19 to almost half of total income in 2023/24. No decisions have been made on next year’s rail fares, but our aim is that prices balance affordability for both passengers and taxpayers. In addition, it is a number one priority for this Government to get the railways back to a place where people can rely on them, which is why we are putting passengers at the heart of our plans for public ownership and Great British Railways, delivering the services they deserve and driving growth. |
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Railways: Fares
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a best price guarantee for rail passengers. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) We are overhauling the complex fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare.
We are already making positive changes, including through expanding ticketing innovations such as pay as you go which provides a best price promise for most passengers on the day of travel. The move to Great British Railways will also offer passengers a more consistent fares offer across the network. |
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Global Partnership for Education
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to make a financial pledge to the Global Partnership for Education. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) All financial allocations will be announced in the normal way in due course. |
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Railways: Fares
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of capping long-distance rail fares. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Great British Railways (GBR) will be empowered to deliver industry-wide modernisation and reform of the complex and fragmented fares landscape inherited from privatisation. This will enable GBR to simplify the ticketing system and make it easy for passengers to find the right fare, including on long-distance journeys.
We are also already driving forward improvements in advance of GBR. For example, we are supporting London North Eastern Railway to deliver its ‘Simpler Fares’ trial, which is testing an easier to understand fares structure and demand-based pricing on parts of its long-distance network. The aim is to improve the passenger experience by reducing crowding, making better use of capacity and making travel more comfortable for passengers. |
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Housing: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2025 to Question 39353 on Housing: Fees and Charges, whether he plans to implement the recommendations in the final report of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 November 2024 (HCWS249), the government is giving careful consideration to the recommendations from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce report. |
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Tuesday 21st October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that October 2025 marks Menopause Awareness Month; recognises the significant impact that menopause can have on women’s physical health, mental wellbeing and participation in the workforce; welcomes the growing public and parliamentary discussion of menopause as an important health and equality issue; further notes the continuing … |
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Wednesday 29th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 Impact of extreme weather on farming 20 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the severe impact of extreme weather on farming communities across the UK, including in Newbury, where farmers have reported some of the worst harvests in decades; notes with concern that Government figures show a 14% decrease in the English barley harvest and a 23% fall in … |
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Wednesday 29th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its deep concern at the use of counter-terror laws in respect of those engaged in protest and direct action; and urges the Government to review its proscription of Palestine Action. |
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Tuesday 28th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 Matters for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider prior to the Autumn Budget 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the extent of widening inequality in the UK and that the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population and there has been nearly 1000% increase in the wealth of UK billionaires since 1990; further notes that a dynamic … |
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Monday 27th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Buying community energy locally 30 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central) That this House recognises the many social, economic and environmental benefits that community energy schemes create; notes that the number of such schemes would grow greatly if they were enabled to sell their clean power directly to households and businesses in their communities; welcomes the Minister for Energy Security and … |
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Monday 27th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House censures the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby for racist and inexcusable remarks made on Talk TV on Saturday 25 October 2025, which were damaging, divisive and risk bringing hon. Members collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Clacton to withdraw the whip from … |
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Monday 27th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Preventing sight loss in people with diabetes 11 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House congratulates Queen’s University Belfast on its breakthrough study, led by Professor Tim Curtis and Dr Josy Augustine of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, which found that a novel drug, 2-HDP, can protect retinal nerve cells and blood vessels in diabetic eye disease; highlights that diabetic retinal … |
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Monday 27th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the end of Baby Loss Awareness Month, observed each October to honour babies who have died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth; highlights that whether a loss is felt in the fifth week, the 15th week or the 25th week, the fact remains that it … |
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Monday 27th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to … |
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Monday 27th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient … |
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Thursday 23rd October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to delay the publication of the Warm Homes Plan; understands this means vulnerable households were been left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25 and now again, for winter 2025-26; notes that the … |
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Thursday 23rd October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Eligibility variations in access to IVF 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with considerable concern the continuing variation in access to NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment across England, with some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) applying eligibility criteria that diverge from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance; further notes that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Contribution of legal immigrants 29 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House expresses its deep concern at recent reported remarks suggesting that a large number of people who came to the United Kingdom legally will need to go home; notes that these comments appear to call for the deportation of law-abiding people who have lived, worked and paid taxes … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025 Government energy efficiency standards 4 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House believes that the implementation of energy efficiency measures are vital in tackling fuel poverty, reducing household carbon emissions and cutting energy bills for low-income families; acknowledges the crucial importance of ensuring that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) work to the benefit … |
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Tuesday 21st October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House is dismayed at annual data released by the Office for National Statistics on 17 October 2025 revealing yet another record number of drug deaths; notes that 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2024; further notes that opiates and opioids were … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Safety of British nationals aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla 18 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House is deeply concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Margaret Pacetta and Malcolm Ducker, currently aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have been boarded and passengers detained; is alarmed by reports of further threats against the current … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Protection of the Climate Change Act 21 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns the Opposition’s proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Insect decline and pesticide reduction 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with concern the ongoing decline in insect populations across the UK, which poses a serious threat to biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem health; recognises the efforts of local campaigns such as Nature Squared and Bee Friendly Henley, supported by Greener Henley, to promote pollinator-friendly practices and … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 UN International Year of Co-operatives 14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Jim McMahon (Labour (Co-op) - Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton) That this House notes that the United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives in recognition of the economic and social impact of member-owned enterprises underpinned by shared ownership, democratic governance and mutual benefit; further notes the work of the International Co-operative Alliance in supporting around three … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Organic September, an annual campaign led by the Soil Association to promote organic food, farming and sustainable living; recognises that organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, supports biodiversity and animal welfare, helping to protect public health and the environment; notes that this … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders 44 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Independent - Poole) That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 25th anniversary of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt judgment 4 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House commemorates the 25th anniversary of the landmark judgment in the case of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt, handed down in April 2000; recognises the courage and integrity of Professor Lipstadt in defending the truth against Holocaust denial and historical distortion; praises the legal … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the frequent occurrence of speeding, particularly in rural areas, and the significant threat this poses to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists; regrets that in rural communities, such as the Tewkesbury constituency, there is a lack of speed enforcement signage, speed cameras, and that road infrastructure … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; commits to raising awareness of blood cancers and the life-saving role of stem cell donation; encourages greater sign-ups to the UK stem cell register to improve access to suitable donors for patients in need; acknowledges the findings of Anthony … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House commends the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian children Vladyslav, Valeriia and Roman, who came to the Houses of Parliament to share their experience of Putin’s war of aggression; further commends the work of film director Evgeny Afineevsky for his powerful film Children in the Fire that … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House is deeply concerned by the Government’s significant delays to leasehold reform legislation and the implications for leaseholders who live still in unsafe buildings; regrets that the previous Government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or abolish residential leasehold; calls on the Government to improve the fire … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 31 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East) That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has caused immense suffering to millions of people; notes the central role of the United Nations in mediating peace efforts in Yemen and urges the UN to intensify and accelerate its facilitation of an … |
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Tuesday 16th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Pavement parking consultation response 33 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the failure of successive Governments to respond in full to the consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change, which closed on 22 November 2020, despite widespread evidence of the dangers caused by pavement parking and overwhelming public support for reform; notes that this delay has left … |
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Monday 15th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Access to migraine treatment and the economic impact of migraine 6 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises that migraine is a serious neurological condition affecting over 10 million people in the UK; notes that migraine remains under-recognised, leading to a significant impact on the lives of those who are affected, including their ability to work and contribute to the economy; acknowledges that migraine … |
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Thursday 11th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Obligations under the Genocide Convention towards British dual nationals 3 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, which have brought about mass civilian casualties, the destruction of most non-military infrastructure, the displacement of 1.9 million people and a man-made humanitarian crisis now classified as a famine; acknowledges that, as part of its obligations under the 1948 Convention on the … |
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Wednesday 10th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Independence of Healthwatch England 34 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes with concern proposals in the NHS 10-year health plan to abolish Healthwatch England and the network of 152 local Healthwatch bodies; recognises that Healthwatch England is an independent statutory body that ensures NHS leaders listen to feedback and improve standards of care, is impartial, and enables … |
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Monday 8th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Oversight of automated moderation by social media companies 20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House expresses its concern at the experiences of UK citizens whose social media accounts have been hacked and subsequently disabled by automated moderation systems operated by Meta and other large technology platforms; notes that social media companies’ appeals processes have become increasingly reliant on closed-loop automated systems with … |
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Monday 8th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Air Ambulance Week 2025 (No. 2) 28 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Air Ambulance Week 2025, taking place from 8 to 14 September; recognises that this year’s theme, Every Mission Starts With You, reflects the reality that every life-saving flight depends upon the generosity and support of the public; applauds the vital role played by air ambulance charities … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 National inquiry into child sexual exploitation 49 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises that child sexual abuse is one of the most despicable crimes; supports all measures that deliver justice for victims and help prevent these horrific acts from occurring in the future; welcomes the launch of the new inquiry following the Casey and Jay reviews; urges the Government … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 21st anniversary of Parkrun on 14 October 2025; recognises that what began in 2004 with just 13 runners in Bushy Park, London, has grown into a global movement involving millions of walkers, joggers, runners, and volunteers in communities across the UK and around the world; … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025 43 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House notes that cattle to cattle transmission is the main cause of the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB); considers that culling badgers to eradicate bovine TB is unscientific, ineffective and unnecessary; is concerned that 51% of the badger population estimate in 2013 have been culled since then and … |
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Wednesday 15th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House notes the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) assessment that the UK is not yet adapted for the changes in weather and climate that we are living with today, let alone those that are expected over coming decades; further notes the Joint Intelligence Committee’s warning that climate breakdown poses … |
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Wednesday 15th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning 31 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, one of the UK’s longest-running and most successful fundraising campaigns; recognises the incredible contribution of communities, workplaces and volunteers across the country who have come together over the years to raise millions to support people living with … |
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Wednesday 15th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally 50 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; believes that individuals who enable or encourage … |
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Thursday 16th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House commends the work of Brake, the road safety campaign; notes their work in campaigning to end road crashes, supporting people affected by road death and injury, and working tirelessly towards their vision of a world where no one is killed or hurt on a road; further notes … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures to prevent … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern regarding the significant downturn of the farmgate milk price at a point where the cost of production is increasing; recognises the challenges to farmers unless the cost of production can be reduced; further recognises that the milk price drop follows an unprecedented dry summer causing … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South) That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew. |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 36 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one in eight women diagnosed … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Council elections in areas pursuing devolution reform 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern reports that elections in council areas included in the Government’s devolution priority programme, including in Surrey, may be delayed for a second consecutive year; further notes that such a delay would extend the terms of sitting county councillors beyond their democratic mandate, thereby … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early intervention and access to eye care for … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Independent - Poole) That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of former employees of 3M, American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Chevron, Pfizer and Wood Group, among others, face massively-reduced pensions from their pre-1997 contributions; understands that the Pension Act 1995 does not require for pension indexation for service before 1997; believes that, over this … |
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Monday 20th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Life and work of Dr Jane Goodall 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the work and life of Dr Jane Goodall; commends her pioneering research on chimps and spirit of adventure; recognises the influence Dr Jane Goodall had on encouraging and inspiring female participation in science and conservation; acknowledges Dr Goodall's approach to observing and associating with the animals … |
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Tuesday 14th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Indefinite leave to remain and settlement 14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House recognises that access to settlement and citizenship is vital for migrants’ security and stability, and strengthens the UK economically and socially; notes credible evidence that settlement accelerates economic participation, improves educational outcomes for children, and deepens social and civic integration; further notes that communities and local economies … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Extinction of the slender-billed curlew 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Independent - North East Hertfordshire) That this House notes with deep sadness the confirmed extinction of the Slender-Billed Curlew, the first recorded extinction of a mainland bird species from mainland Europe, North Africa and West Asia; acknowledges the likely causes of its decline, including the drainage of bog and wetland breeding grounds, loss of coastal … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street 15 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House marks the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street when on 4 October 1936, Oswald Mosley and members of the British Union of Fascists were blocked from marching through East London by the Jewish community, trade unionists, socialists and others; recognises the continuing importance of the … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic people feel … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes the importance of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency’s annual campaign encouraging individuals and communities to prepare for flooding by raising awareness of risks and offering guidance on staying safe; acknowledges that this year’s campaign, running from 13 to 19 October, coincides with the second anniversary … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 29 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House supports the campaign by outsourced cleaners on London Underground to be employed in-house; agrees with the Mayor that these cleaners saved lives during the pandemic; notes that ABM’s contract is due to end in March 2026; further notes with concern RMT’s warning that the Mayor of London … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that World Mental Health Day was marked on 10 October 2025, providing an important opportunity to raise awareness and promote greater understanding of mental health issues across society; expresses deep concern at the persistently high levels of poor mental health in Northern Ireland, which has a … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House strongly condemns the Government's plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme; notes that after being used in World War 2 compulsory ID cards were abolished in 1952 because of the widespread sentiment that they are fundamentally at odds with British values and civil liberties; believes that … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 International Credit Union Day 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Irene Campbell (Labour - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House recognises the vital role that credit unions play in promoting financial stability, financial inclusion, resilience of local communities and ethical banking across the UK; celebrates International Credit Union day, held annually on the third Thursday of October as an opportunity to raise the awareness of the positive … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House notes with concern that employees of air ambulance charities, including paramedics, doctors, nurses, critical care practitioners, pilots, technicians, and those in leadership, training, or command roles with prior frontline service, are currently ineligible for the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; further notes … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House commends the work of Project Seagrass, a charity actively working to safeguard seagrass in Caerfyrddin and beyond, dedicated to advancing the conservation of seagrass through education, influence, research and action; notes that seagrasses are flowering plants that live in the shallow, sheltered areas of our coast and … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regrets that … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Access to school and college transport for disabled young people 23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person … |
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Monday 13th October Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda 23 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; notes the WPS agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, was groundbreaking in the way it recognised the need to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in conflict prevention, … |
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Monday 8th September Ellie Chowns signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Final delivery plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) 55 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the publication by the Department of Health and Social Care of the Final Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and recognises the work of officials and the ME community in shaping the plan; notes with concern, that the plan falls short of delivering the … |
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14 Oct 2025, 2:18 p.m. - House of Commons " Ellie Chowns. " Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, The Prime Minister (Holborn and St Pancras, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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5 speeches (947 words) Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Judith Cummins (Lab - Bradford South) supported by Daisy Cooper, Alison Bennett, Rachael Maskell, Mr Will Forster, Sorcha Eastwood, Dr Ellie Chowns - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 15th October 2025
Oral Evidence - Claire Hanna, Robin Swann, and Dr Ellie Chowns Call lists - Procedure Committee Found: Claire Hanna, Robin Swann, and Dr Ellie Chowns Oral Evidence |
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Monday 13th October 2025
Report - 4th Report – Flood resilience in England Environmental Audit Committee Found: Chesterfield) (Chair) Olivia Blake (Labour; Sheffield Hallam) Julia Buckley (Labour; Shrewsbury) Dr Ellie Chowns |