Jonathan Brash's 10 Early Day Motions
6th January 2026
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Friday 23rd January 2026

Situation in Iran

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Reform UK: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
6th May 2025
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026

Safe sleep standards in early years settings

Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Labour: 5
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th January 2026
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026

Hunger strike by pro-Palestinian activists

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to engage urgently with the legal representatives of the pro-Palestinian activists who are on hunger strike in UK prisons; notes that, although some have paused their hunger strike, Heba Muraisi, aged 31 is on day 66 of her hunger …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Your Party: 1
5th January 2026
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th January 2026

Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Thursday 17th July 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
28th October 2024
Jonathan Brash 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
2nd September 2024
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th 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 …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Liberal Democrat: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Monday 2nd 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: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2024
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 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 …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Your Party: 1
17th July 2024
Jonathan Brash signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 15th July 2024

Hartlepool Carers' 30th anniversary

Tabled by: Jonathan Brash (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House congratulates Hartlepool Carers on their 30th anniversary for three decades of work with some of the most vulnerable people and families in the town; notes that kinship carers such as those they support are often unpaid with many other responsibilities in their lives which can be difficult …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1