11th February 2026
Lauren Edwards 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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 15
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
10th February 2026
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026
Rare Disease Day and Achalasia
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026; recognises achalasia as a rare and serious swallowing condition affecting the oesophagus, causing severe pain, malnutrition and significant impacts on physical and mental health; notes that around 6,000 people are estimated to be living with achalasia in the UK; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd February 2026
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM on Monday 9th February 2026
Role of the House of Lords in scrutinising legislation
Tabled by:
Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House believes that the use of filibuster tactics in the House of Lords to frustrate the majority will of the democratically elected House of Commons is unacceptable, including where the elected Commons has given its majority support to a Private Members’ Bill; further believes that the case for …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Labour: 12
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
12th January 2026
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th January 2026
30th anniversary of first international services from Ashford International
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
This House celebrates that January 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of international rail services calling at Ashford International station for the first time; notes that for nearly a quarter of a century daily services operated between the station and continental Europe; further notes that the station was developed as an …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2025
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st December 2025
Small Business Saturday and support for SME apprenticeships
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House celebrates Small Business Saturday and recognises the essential contribution that small and medium-sized enterprises make to local economies, employment and skills; notes the concerns raised by the Apprenticeships Work campaign regarding the decline in SME participation in apprenticeships and the impact on opportunities for young people; acknowledges …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2025
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025
Baby loss kits
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes that over 500 miscarriages occur daily in the UK and that many women have to resort to using makeshift materials to collect baby loss remains; further notes the recommendations of the 2023 Pregnancy Loss Review that the NHS should develop and deliver a Compassionate Clinical Care …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd July 2025
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM on Thursday 10th July 2025
First women's game at Littlewick Green Cricket Club in 215 years
Tabled by:
Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead)
That this House congratulates Littlewick Green Cricket Club on hosting its first ever women’s cricket match on Saturday 28th June 2025; notes the historic significance of this event for the club, which has been a cornerstone of the local community since its establishment in 1810; commends the efforts of Sue …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th May 2025
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 16th May 2025
Cross-Channel train services for Kent and London
Tabled by:
Tristan Osborne (Labour - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House calls on the Government to support the return of cross-Channel train services to the Kent stations of Ashford and Ebbsfleet, which were suspended during the pandemic; and believes that the reinstatement could bring a direct economic benefit of £281 million to Kent, with a larger impact including …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th May 2025
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM on Friday 16th May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week is between 12 and 19 May 2025; notes that the theme for this year is community; believes that being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing; further believes that people thrive when they have …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2024
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025
Certificate of Common Sponsorship
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Your Party: 1
21st October 2024
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Pie and Mash (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Richard Holden (Conservative - Basildon and Billericay)
That this House recognises the need to protect Cockney heritage, including Pie and Mash, a staple dish of Cockneys for nearly 200 years; notes that the Cockney diaspora have moved out of East London to at least 42 constituencies across parts of the East and South East; and supports the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
17th October 2024
Lauren Edwards signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 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 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1