19th March 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 24th March 2025
Bank closures
Tabled by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House notes with concern that Santander is set to close its Fleet High Street branch at the end of June 2025;believes that this closure, along with others across the country, will greatly impact many in our community who rely on high street bank branches for essential services, particularly …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 17th March 2025
Women's health hubs
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with deep concern the Government’s decision to reduce women’s health targets in NHS guidance, including the removal of the commitment to roll out women’s health hubs across all integrated care boards; recognises that these hubs provide vital services, including faster diagnosis for conditions such as endometriosis …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 13th March 2025
Homelessness
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the Rough Sleeping Inquiry's findings, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following discharge from health care settings or prison; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th March 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 13th March 2025
Community pharmacies
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the perilous state of community pharmacies, which are struggling to survive across the country; recognises that pharmacies are at the heart of our communities, are an essential part of health and care services, and are relied upon by millions of people every day; further notes that …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Changes to Overseas Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 52
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th March 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025
Impact Assessments of changes to Official Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the House of Commons Library all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government have made regarding the impact of the reduction of Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 4th March 2025
Colleges Week 2025
Tabled by:
Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes Colleges Week 2025 from 3-7 March 2025; celebrates the impact colleges have on local communities across the country in building brighter futures for their students and staff; and calls on the Government to address the persistent underfunding of further education colleges in the forthcoming Spending Review …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025
West Bank
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
15th January 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025
Open Doors 2025
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
30th January 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025
Maternity care in the UK
Tabled by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes the devastating toll of deaths and trauma in childbirth on families across the country; further notes that the Care Quality Commission investigation of over 100 maternity units found that 65% are not sufficiently safe; notes that maternity services are afflicted by low staff morale, burnout, absenteeism, …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025
Citizenship for refugees
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the new Home Office guidance issued this month, which states that anyone who enters the UK irregularly will be refused naturalisation, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK; further notes that this policy could permanently bar many refugees from becoming British …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025
Wellbeing of home educated children
Tabled by:
Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House recognises that for many children and their families, personalised home education is the best choice, and therefore affirms the rights of parents to choose home education where it is in their child’s best interest; notes that, in and of itself, home education does not present a safeguarding …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025
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 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025
Replacement of Personal Independence Payments with a voucher system
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the Minister for Work and Pensions' refusal to rule out proposals to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with a voucher system; notes that this proposal, originally put forward by the previous Conservative Government, would significantly reduce the autonomy of disabled claimants; recognises the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th February 2025
Children's Mental Health Week
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14; further notes that this year's theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, which …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2025
Safety regulations for large-scale battery storage facilities
Tabled by:
Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes the increasing reliance on battery storage facilities, particularly lithium-ion technologies, to support renewable energy projects and grid stability; acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and emergency services in Ely and East Cambridgeshire regarding the safety implications of such sites; calls for such concerns to be recognised …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
US proposals for Gaza
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th February 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 4th February 2025
National Apprenticeships Week 2025
Tabled by:
Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th to the 14th February 2025; celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on the British economy; further welcomes any events in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2025; and encourages more businesses to consider the benefits of taking on apprentices within the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
29th January 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 30th January 2025
Free-to-air television coverage of the Six Nations
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises the unique place of the Six Nations Championship within the cultural life of each of the four nations of the UK; believes that, given the special national interest, free-to-air live television coverage of the Championship must be protected; notes with grave concern recent reports that rights …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025
Puppy smuggling bill
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025
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 …
111 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Liberal Democrat: 39
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025
Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th January 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 20th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th July 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Friday 17th January 2025
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 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
8th January 2025
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2025
Protecting children from sexual abuse
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th December 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Independent: 3
6th December 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Apprenticeships in the trades industry
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th December 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Domestic Abuse Offences
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 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 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Iraqi Women’s League and rights in Iraq
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law would undermine the constitutional sovereignty of law, replace a common national identity with religious jurisprudence on family law, and create a parallel legislative authority alongside Parliament through fatwas and rulings from religious endowments; further notes that new laws could …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 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 …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 29
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
27th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Assistance and access for disabled people at railway stations
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is gravely concerned by the challenges disabled people face in getting support at railway stations, particularly in rural constituencies such as Yeovil; expresses alarm at the absence of available assistance staff in stations such as Yeovil Penn Mill; notes with concern that only one in four train …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
25th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th November 2024
National Insurance contributions rise exemption for childcare providers
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes that the increase to the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher childcare fees for families, along with probable closures of early years and childcare settings; further notes that early years and childcare provision has faced years of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024
Carers Rights Day
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House celebrates Carers Rights Day; recognises the hard and vital work unpaid carers do caring for their loved ones; notes that carers across the country support the wellbeing of millions of the most vulnerable in our society and contribute £184bn to the UK economy; further notes that health …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024
Bus fare cap
Tabled by:
Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
That this House notes the £2 bus fare cap helps millions of bus users with the cost of living and encourages higher ridership; further notes the upcoming fare cap hike will significantly increase costs for bus users and make bus travel less accessible, especially in rural areas; regrets the steep …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
20th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024
Bus fare cap hike
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
20th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024
Emergency care
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
14th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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 …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024
Work of St John Ambulance
Tabled by:
Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance volunteers across the country, training 250,000 members of the public in first aid every year, providing event first aid cover at 11,000 events and delivering 4,000 hours of emergency support to the NHS per month as the nation’s ambulance …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th November 2024
Ian Sollom 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 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Cuts to the International Development Budget
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses disappointment at the cut to international development spending in the Budget; notes that conflicts in the Middle East, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and Ukraine mean the United Kingdom's support is needed more than ever; recognises that overseas aid spending is at its the lowest …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
5th November 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Haggis the pygmy hippo
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House celebrates the birth of Haggis, Edinburgh Zoo’s newest pygmy hippo; recognises that pygmy hippos are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species; commends the work that Edinburgh Zoo does to promote biodiversity and protect vulnerable species; hopes that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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 …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
29th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 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 …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 50
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
21st October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor 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 …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Prevention of cyber-crime
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House acknowledges the growth of cybercrime with the advent of new technologies; recognises the need for the UK Parliament to ensure that legislation keeps pace with evolving cyber threats, including the Computer Misuse Act 1990; notes the restrictions the Act places on the work of UK cyber security …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Rural Crime Action Week 2024
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises Rural Crime Action Week which runs between 21 and 25 October 2024 to highlight the impact of rural crime on communities; is concerned by the NFU's 2024 Rural Crime Report which states that the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% across the UK in 2023; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st October 2024
15th anniversary of the repair café movement
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the 15th anniversary of the repair café movement on 19 October; values the work done by the 3000 repair cafés globally, including the Castle Cary repair café that has repaired over 170 domestic items since its launch in July 2023, saving half a tonne of potential …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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: 9
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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 Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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 …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th October 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
9th October 2024
Ian Sollom 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
11th September 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
17th July 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 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
3rd September 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Spot Leukaemia campaign
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd September 2024
82 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 71
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
22nd July 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Radiotherapy
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the value of radiotherapy as a key and lifesaving cancer treatment, necessary for around half of all cancer cures and as a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for patients; celebrates the invaluable contribution of the approximately 6,400-strong radiotherapy workforce who treat over 100,000 cancer patients in the …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th July 2024
Ian Sollom signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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 …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Independent: 6
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Ian Sollom 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 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 59
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1