11th November 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024
Contribution of animals to the Armed Forces
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that, alongside the extraordinary human contribution to the war effort in WWI and WWII, there was also an extraordinary animal effort, including the services of 8 million horses and countless mules that died in WWI, the services of 300,000 pigeons that served Britain in WWI and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 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
6th November 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM 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
Ian Roome signed this EDM 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
30th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Work of Fishing 4 Mental Health
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House recognises the work of Fishing 4 Mental Health in showing how angling can help to promote wellbeing; acknowledges that Fishing 4 Mental Health is supporting people suffering with mental health challenges by providing a safe, friendly and supportive environment that encourages individuals to enjoy the beauty of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th November 2024
100th anniversary of Kingswear Castle paddle steamer
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Kingswear Castle paddle steamer, Britain’s remaining coal-fired river paddle steamer; notes the vessel's rich history, having been originally built in 1924 for service on the River Dart, and later playing a vital role in both World War II as a minesweeper …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication shortages
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage and intermittent availability of ADHD medications such as concerta XL; notes the symptoms those with ADHD exhibit, such as difficulty focusing and acting without thinking, as well as the impacts of these on the daily functioning of individuals; further notes the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Support for community energy initiatives
Tabled by:
Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House commends the efforts of community energy enterprises across the UK, particularly recognising the work of the Heart of England Community Energy (HECE), which operates one of the country’s largest community-owned solar farms, located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, which has been generating clean electricity to power thousands of homes …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th November 2024
FA Cup replays
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that the recent men’s FA Cup first round was the first to be played without the opportunity of a replay for matches that ended in a draw; regrets that, as a result, non-league teams including Weston-super-Mare, Hednesford Town, Guiseley, Southend United and others were thus denied …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
28th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service 40th anniversary
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House congratulates East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service (WRAS) on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution WRAS has made since 1983 in providing essential wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services across East Sussex; acknowledges the critical role played by its volunteers, whose dedication and passion have enabled …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
28th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
360th anniversary of the Royal Marines
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting force; thanks all Royal Marines officers, commandos and reservists who have risked their lives to defend our values; and pays …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
150 years of Heart of Midlothian Football Club
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hearts, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024; recognises the club's rich history, including its many successes in Scottish football, its passionate fanbase of Jambos, and its contribution to the local community via the Big Hearts Community Trust; notes its status …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
29th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 29th October 2024
360 years of the Royal Marines in the South West
Tabled by:
Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on their 360th anniversary; recognises their contribution to the rich maritime heritage of the entire South West region, including at RM Chivenor, RM Stonehouse, RM Norton Manor, and CTCRM Lympstone among others; acknowledges the essential role that the Royal Marines have …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd 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
21st October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Frozen pensions for UK citizens overseas
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the so-called frozen pensions policy; further notes this sees British overseas state pensioners living in certain countries denied access to index-linked uprating of the UK state pension; believes the level of the UK state pension paid should not be dependent on the pensioner’s country of residence …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Veterans and the Winter Fuel Payment
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the winter months approach, and have been made without a full impact assessment; further notes with concern that this approach fails …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
14th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Private security and community policing
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the decimation of community police forces across the UK; highlights that since 2020 the private security industry has grown by 73,000 people; further highlights security guards are not a substitute for an effective police force; urges the Government to assess the damage shoplifting and spending on …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Hospice funding
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
10th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
NHS Parliamentary Awards
Tabled by:
Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Business relief for pubs
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House recognises the crucial role that pubs play in Eastleigh, as social hubs, cultural landmarks, and significant contributors to the local economy; notes with concern the growing number of nationwide pub closures, with 749 pub businesses entering insolvency in 2023; further notes that the current business rates system …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Value of grasslands
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges the value of nature-rich grasslands and the people who manage them, from meadows and pastures, to road verges and community grassland green spaces; and recognises that a strategic approach by Government is needed to make the most of this multifunctional national asset in order to support …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
World Mental Health Day and rural communities
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises World Mental Health Day; is concerned about the mental wellbeing of the nation’s agricultural and rural communities; is worried by the findings of RABI’s Big Farming Survey that revealed 36% of respondents had mental wellbeing scores sufficiently low enough to cause concern; is aware that farmers …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th October 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
9th September 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Pharmacies in West Berkshire
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House is deeply concerned about the critical shortage of pharmacies in West Berkshire, where there is only one pharmacy for every 7,200 residents, compared to the national average of one per 4,600; recognises the essential role of pharmacies in providing healthcare services, easing pressure on GPs, and supporting …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Jools' Law petition
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes the 126,033 signatures on the petition for Jools’ Law, relating to parental rights of access to children's social media accounts; further notes that current legislation lags behind the progress of social media, leading to concern for many parents seeking protection of their children; notes that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 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
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Reinstate National Express coach services to Launceston and North Cornwall
Tabled by:
Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House deeply regrets the cancellation of the National Express 503 service between London and Penzance on 3 September 2024; notes that the 503 service offered inter city connections for people living in and around the town of Launceston which is not served by a mainline railway station or …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Period product scheme for schools and colleges
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and young women with the knowledge that this scheme won’t be removed …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd 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: 31 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
2nd September 2024
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
24th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Zero carbon homes
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
26th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024
South Devon gymnast at the Paris Olympics 2024
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes that 16-year-old Paignton born gymnast Abigail Martin, member of the South Devon School of Gymnastics is competing; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
RNLI lifeguard Callum McDonald
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House celebrates and pays its sincere gratitude to Callum McDonald, an RNLI lifeguard from Dundee; recognises his heroic effort which saved two young children from drowning in Farr Bay; appreciates the grave risks he exposed himself to in doing so; and echos the calls of the RNLI for …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Alan Gloak MBE
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the life of Alan Gloak MBE; thanks him for his services to Somerset as a dedicated councillor; former Mayor of Glastonbury, and a tireless Liberal Democrat campaigner; recognises the pioneering role he played for the LGBTQ+ community as a writer for HIM magazine and Q International; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Leven Beach world record attempt
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the 500 people who participated in the attempted world record break in Leven for the biggest link'n'dip; recognises that all 500 participants walked into the sea holding hands to a piper’s rendition of Flower of Scotland; celebrates the money raised for Megan’s Space, a mental health …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Rifles Regiment in the South West
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House commends the selflessness and bravery of the Rifles Regiment; notes the integral part that it plays in defending the realm by undertaking deployments in Cyprus and Estonia, thereby providing important reassurance in relation to the Middle East and the northern flank of NATO, and by training the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Southern Water, Havant Thicket Reservoir
Tabled by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes with concern that Southern Water proposes to introduce recycled waste water into the spring-fed drinking water supply at the Havant Thicket Reservoir; further notes that this method of reverse osmosis will be the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and is a system used …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th 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
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2024
Cumbria coal mine court appeal
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in Cumbria for alternative sources of high …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2024
Flooding In the River Severn catchment area
Tabled by:
Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House recognises the economic, environmental, logistical and humanitarian impact upon businesses and residents of, and commuters through Tewkesbury constituency, owing to consistent flooding from the River Severn; notes that the population centre of Tewkesbury and several rural communities all lie within the River Severn catchment area; and expresses …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 1
24th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2024
Drylaw Telford Community Association
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Drylaw Telford Community Association on their award of £20,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands the funding will be used to support the work of their 50 years+ Link Worker; notes that this is designed to connect people over the age of …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
24th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2024
Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church on their award of £20,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands that this will fund a two-year project to hold events for the community focusing on tackling loneliness, isolation and the cost-of-living crisis; notes the wider community …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
24th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2024
Gyle Recreation Grounds Association
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Gyle Recreation Grounds Association on their award of £19,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands the funding will be used to support the refurbishment of the Gyle Community Centre; commends the work of dedicated volunteers in their commitment to improving a vital …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
22nd July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2024
100th anniversary of the Devon Library Service
Tabled by:
Steve Race (Labour - Exeter)
That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Devon County Library Service, managed by the Libraries Unlimited charity; pays tribute to all the staff, the board, and the volunteers for their dedication to providing free access to knowledge and spaces for community activity across Exeter, Torbay, and Devon; notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th 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
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2024
Dental provision in the South West of England
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House notes with concern the lack of NHS dentist provision in South West England; is shocked to learn that parents are often being told to take their children to private dentists in order to get a basic check-up; is concerned that over 100,000 children aged between 6 and …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Ian Roome 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
17th July 2024
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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
Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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