5th March 2026
Jim Dickson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026
National No Smoking Day
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises that Wednesday 11 March marks National No Smoking Day 2026 and the continued importance of policy action to achieve the UK’s ambition of a smokefree society; celebrates the progress made over recent decades in reducing the harm caused by tobacco, but acknowledges the latest data from …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2026
Jim Dickson signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026
Use of catapults against wildlife
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House condemns the increasing misuse of catapults against wildlife, domestic animals, private property and persons in both urban and rural settings; commends the work of Naturewatch Foundation and other animal welfare organisations in raising awareness of this issue and in seeking to reduce the number of innocent victims …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
11th February 2026
Jim Dickson signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026
British couple detained in Iran
Tabled by:
Tony Vaughan (Labour - Folkestone and Hythe)
That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk this poses …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2025
Jim Dickson signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd July 2025
Methanol poisoning, UK traveller risk, awareness and education in schools
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Turkey and within Europe; further notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th May 2025
Jim Dickson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th May 2025
Vickers, Crayford and Dartford Athletic Football Club
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates VCD Athletic Football Club’s achievement in securing promotion from the South Counties East Football League Premier Division; commends the performance of the players and pays tribute to Danny Joy and Ross Baker for their work as joint-managers in their first season in the role; notes that …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
Jim Dickson signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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 …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 47
Labour: 36
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Reform UK: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th September 2024
Jim Dickson signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place each year on 10 September; pays tribute to all the organisations across the world who are working together to raise awareness to prevent suicide and support those who are struggling to cope; is concerned that in Britain in 2023 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Jim Dickson signed this EDM on Monday 9th 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 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1