Jess Asato's 6 Early Day Motions
22nd April 2025
Jess Asato signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th April 2025

Ian Gibson Fellowship

Tabled by: Alice Macdonald (Labour (Co-op) - Norwich North)
That this House welcomes the announcement by the Quadram Institute and UK charity, Invest in ME Research, to fund the first postdoctoral fellowship for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME); congratulates Dr Katharine Seton on being the first fellow and notes that this new position was created to continue and extend …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2025
Jess Asato signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 24th April 2025

Foster Care Fortnight

Tabled by: Jess Asato (Labour - Lowestoft)
That this House celebrates Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 to May 25 in its aim to raise awareness about fostering and highlight the transformative role of foster carers; recognises the importance of foster care for providing children who are unable to live with their families with a safe, stable …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
5th February 2025
Jess Asato signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th March 2025

Injury on Duty Award Scheme

Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Labour: 20
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2024
Jess Asato signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024

Disclosure and Barring Service checks for hon. Members and Peers

Tabled by: Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that all Parliamentarians should be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check when they take their place in the House of Commons or House of Lords.
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
21st November 2024
Jess Asato signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024

Violence against women and girls

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Jess Asato signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Tabled by: Helena Dollimore (Labour (Co-op) - Hastings and Rye)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on its 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea; thanks all crew members who have risked their lives to save over 140,000 lives at sea; and pays tribute to all volunteers past and present who support this vital work.
54 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1