Lara Bird's 6 Early Day Motions
15th July 2026
Lara Bird signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Prohibiting Members of Parliament from having paid second jobs

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the presentation of the Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill as a positive contribution to the debate on ending paid second jobs for MPs; notes with concern that MPs have reportedly received more than £11 million in outside earnings since the last General …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Green Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Your Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th May 2026
Lara Bird signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2026

US sanctions on Cuba

Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr)
That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 6
Green Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Your Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
29th June 2026
Lara Bird signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2026

Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders (No. 2)

Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Your Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2026
Lara Bird signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026

UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House notes with outrage the findings of genocide by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, documenting the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children by Israeli forces and widespread attacks on educational, religious and cultural sites in Gaza; …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Your Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th June 2026
Lara Bird signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Scotland’s Tartan Army

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world through personal interactions and the power of social …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st June 2026
Lara Bird signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2026

Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.
171 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 95
Liberal Democrat: 55
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Your Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1