9th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024
Domestic Abuse Offences
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
26th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Variety Disability Sports Awards
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House celebrates the Variety Disability Sports Awards 2024, which took place on 25 November 2024; congratulates each of the award winners and nominees for their achievements, whether that be as an athlete, coach or innovator; notes the importance of equal access to sport and physical activity for all; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
2nd December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Bath Young Carers
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir on the release of their single Love is Enough; wishes them luck in the race for this year’s Christmas number one; recognises the talent and hard work of the six current and former young carers who wrote the single; highlights the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
29th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Equal pay and prize money in women’s football
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses concern over the significant disparities in pay and prize money between men’s and women’s football; notes that the prize fund for the women’s FA Cup remains far lower than that of the men’s competition, despite the impressive growth and increasing popularity of women’s football; commends Lewes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Assistance and access for disabled people at railway stations
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is gravely concerned by the challenges disabled people face in getting support at railway stations, particularly in rural constituencies such as Yeovil; expresses alarm at the absence of available assistance staff in stations such as Yeovil Penn Mill; notes with concern that only one in four train …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Potential closure of post offices
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
National Insurance contributions rise exemption for childcare providers
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes that the increase to the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher childcare fees for families, along with probable closures of early years and childcare settings; further notes that early years and childcare provision has faced years of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Carers Rights Day 2024
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this house recognises the importance of carers in the UK, in the light of Carers Rights Day; in addition acknowledges the poor working conditions and low pay that carers struggle with; highlights the value of carers to societies across the UK; notes that while the recent budget has added …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Carers Rights Day
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House celebrates Carers Rights Day; recognises the hard and vital work unpaid carers do caring for their loved ones; notes that carers across the country support the wellbeing of millions of the most vulnerable in our society and contribute £184bn to the UK economy; further notes that health …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Bus fare cap hike
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
20th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Bus fare cap
Tabled by:
Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
That this House notes the £2 bus fare cap helps millions of bus users with the cost of living and encourages higher ridership; further notes the upcoming fare cap hike will significantly increase costs for bus users and make bus travel less accessible, especially in rural areas; regrets the steep …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
20th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Emergency care
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
18th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Puppy smuggling bill
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024
UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 28
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
11th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Humanitarian situation in Sudan
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House notes that some 25 million people are facing acute hunger and urgently need humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that 14 regions are on the brink of famine and famine conditions have already been confirmed in ZamZam Camp in North Darfur and that more than 10 million have been …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Triple negative breast cancer
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises the significant impact of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which accounts for around 15% of breast cancer diagnosis but up to 40% of all breast cancer deaths in England; acknowledges that TNBC disproportionately affects people under the age of 40, for whom a diagnosis and treatment …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Children's Grief Awareness Week 2024
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises Children’s Grief Awareness Week, taking place between 18 and 24 November 2024; notes that this year’s theme is building hope, which includes a focus on building resilience in young people and offering strategies and tools to support them with their bereavement; further notes this year’s policy …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Protecting wild sea birds and sand eels
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of sand eels to the wider ecosystem, in particular wild seabird populations; acknowledges the puffin and kittiwake bird populations, whose diets largely rely on sand eels, have drastically decreased as a result of industrial sand eel fishing by Sweden and Denmark in the North …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to Environmental Land Management schemes, increases in input costs, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Use of swift bricks
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the dramatic decline in swift populations across the country; recognises that swift bricks are a sensible, low-cost solution to support the reintroduction of swift nesting sites in areas where they have been lost; further notes that swift bricks can be easily implemented into different …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Social care workers and National Insurance
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House notes that social care workers should be exempt from the National Insurance tax rise announced in the Autumn Budget 2024; welcomes the extra funding provided for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise, but notes that the vast majority …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Occupational Therapy Week 2024
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2024; celebrates the invaluable role of occupational therapists across the UK in delivering holistic, person-centred care to improve health outcomes, promote independent living, and reduce pressures on NHS and social care services; acknowledges the vital contributions of occupational therapists working across diverse settings …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024
Contribution of animals to the Armed Forces
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that, alongside the extraordinary human contribution to the war effort in WWI and WWII, there was also an extraordinary animal effort, including the services of 8 million horses and countless mules that died in WWI, the services of 300,000 pigeons that served Britain in WWI and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the essential role of family-run farms in sustaining rural communities, particularly in areas like West Dorset, and providing high-quality food for the nation; notes that the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief from April 2026, with only the first £1 million of …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
GWR Sunday timetable
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes with concern the level of service provided by the GWR rail franchise on Sundays; recognises that Sunday is a popular day for leisure travel, but also for those travelling for work purposes, visiting family and for students; further notes with concern the apparent deterioration of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Release of Emily Damari
Tabled by:
Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Work of Fishing 4 Mental Health
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House recognises the work of Fishing 4 Mental Health in showing how angling can help to promote wellbeing; acknowledges that Fishing 4 Mental Health is supporting people suffering with mental health challenges by providing a safe, friendly and supportive environment that encourages individuals to enjoy the beauty of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Access to banking hubs
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lost …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2024
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports Islamophobia Awareness Month, which is taking place this November; recognises the valuable contributions that British Muslims make to our country; acknowledges that anti-Muslim sentiment is still far too prevalent in our society, and has sadly been on the rise in light of the conflict in the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication shortages
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage and intermittent availability of ADHD medications such as concerta XL; notes the symptoms those with ADHD exhibit, such as difficulty focusing and acting without thinking, as well as the impacts of these on the daily functioning of individuals; further notes the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Support for community energy initiatives
Tabled by:
Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House commends the efforts of community energy enterprises across the UK, particularly recognising the work of the Heart of England Community Energy (HECE), which operates one of the country’s largest community-owned solar farms, located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, which has been generating clean electricity to power thousands of homes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024
Cuts to the International Development Budget
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses disappointment at the cut to international development spending in the Budget; notes that conflicts in the Middle East, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and Ukraine mean the United Kingdom's support is needed more than ever; recognises that overseas aid spending is at its the lowest …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
22nd October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Outdoor education
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Scrutiny of Gulf Cooperation Council trade with Russia
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House welcomes the negotiation of new free trade agreements; is concerned that the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have failed to support UK-led sanctions against Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine; is further concerned that some of these countries have in fact increased trade with Russia …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
29th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 42
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
21st October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
Rural Crime Action Week 2024
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises Rural Crime Action Week which runs between 21 and 25 October 2024 to highlight the impact of rural crime on communities; is concerned by the NFU's 2024 Rural Crime Report which states that the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% across the UK in 2023; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
Frozen pensions for UK citizens overseas
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the so-called frozen pensions policy; further notes this sees British overseas state pensioners living in certain countries denied access to index-linked uprating of the UK state pension; believes the level of the UK state pension paid should not be dependent on the pensioner’s country of residence …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
Prevention of cyber-crime
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House acknowledges the growth of cybercrime with the advent of new technologies; recognises the need for the UK Parliament to ensure that legislation keeps pace with evolving cyber threats, including the Computer Misuse Act 1990; notes the restrictions the Act places on the work of UK cyber security …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
Impact of austerity on the Fire and Rescue Service
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the detrimental effects of austerity on the UK’s fire and rescue services, particularly in rural areas like Yeovil, where funding, training, and recruitment have been significantly impacted; acknowledges that since 2010, one in five firefighter jobs has been lost and central government funding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
Infant head measurements
Tabled by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House believes in the urgent need for regularly measuring each infant's head circumference to effectively identify early signs of hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain; notes that hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children, with an estimated 1 in 770 babies diagnosed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
15th anniversary of the repair café movement
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the 15th anniversary of the repair café movement on 19 October; values the work done by the 3000 repair cafés globally, including the Castle Cary repair café that has repaired over 170 domestic items since its launch in July 2023, saving half a tonne of potential …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
World Food Day
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House marks World Food Day, a UN designated-day celebrated on 16 October every year; notes the approximately 733 million people facing hunger in the world; further notes that everyone should have the right to adequate food; acknowledges the role of farmers and rural communities in producing food to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
Veterans and the Winter Fuel Payment
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the winter months approach, and have been made without a full impact assessment; further notes with concern that this approach fails …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
10th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 14th October 2024
West Berkshire Volunteer Centre
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the efforts of the West Berkshire Volunteer Centre, which has provided advice and information on volunteering to 403 individuals; acknowledges their ongoing community car scheme, which completed nearly 1,500 journeys last year, helping elderly residents attend appointments across the county; further recognises their Shopmobility service, which …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
9th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
World Mental Health Day and rural communities
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises World Mental Health Day; is concerned about the mental wellbeing of the nation’s agricultural and rural communities; is worried by the findings of RABI’s Big Farming Survey that revealed 36% of respondents had mental wellbeing scores sufficiently low enough to cause concern; is aware that farmers …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Conflict in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we have played our part in preventing escalation; expresses gratitude to our military personnel; calls on …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 42
Green Party: 4
7th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Peace in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
10th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th October 2024
Hospice funding
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
7th October 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th October 2024
20th anniversary of Parkrun
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Parkrun, which was founded in 2004 in Bushy Park, London, and now operates in 20 countries with millions of participants worldwide, encouraging physical activity, community spirit, and inclusivity, providing free, weekly, timed 5k events that are accessible to all regardless of age, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
11th September 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th September 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 5th September 2024
Pharmacies in West Berkshire
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House is deeply concerned about the critical shortage of pharmacies in West Berkshire, where there is only one pharmacy for every 7,200 residents, compared to the national average of one per 4,600; recognises the essential role of pharmacies in providing healthcare services, easing pressure on GPs, and supporting …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Period product scheme for schools and colleges (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and pupils and students who menstruate, or may later start menstruating, who …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
2nd September 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 2nd September 2024
Period product scheme for schools and colleges
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and young women with the knowledge that this scheme won’t be removed …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
29th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Inclusion of district councils in devolution negotiations
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises the crucial role played by district councils in delivering services to communities across the country; welcomes the Government’s commitment to further devolution talks; notes with concern initial comments from ministers that negotiations would take place with county councils only; but further welcomes subsequent suggestions that district …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2024
Contribution of lidos
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House celebrates the contribution to our country’s health, wellbeing and heritage made by lidos; notes with concern the significant financial challenges being faced by the sector, principally due to energy costs but also as a result of ongoing maintenance to heritage assets and required capital investment; notes that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 5
Green Party: 1
17th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2024
Cumbria coal mine court appeal
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in Cumbria for alternative sources of high …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2024
UK arms exports to Israel
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Thames Water price rises
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses anger at Thames Water’s customers’ water bills increasing by an average 23% over the next five years; welcomes Ofwat’s decision to not allow Thames Water’s proposed price hike of £191 to go ahead wholescale; calls on Ofwat to go further and use its existing powers to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 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: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th July 2024
Peace in Israel and Gaza
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1