3rd February 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
World Cancer Day and Leukaemia UK’s Take Action, Save Lives report
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Maternity care in the UK
Tabled by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes the devastating toll of deaths and trauma in childbirth on families across the country; further notes that the Care Quality Commission investigation of over 100 maternity units found that 65% are not sufficiently safe; notes that maternity services are afflicted by low staff morale, burnout, absenteeism, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
29th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Free-to-air television coverage of the Six Nations
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises the unique place of the Six Nations Championship within the cultural life of each of the four nations of the UK; believes that, given the special national interest, free-to-air live television coverage of the Championship must be protected; notes with grave concern recent reports that rights …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
30th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Women's health hubs
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with deep concern the Government’s decision to reduce women’s health targets in NHS guidance, including the removal of the commitment to roll out women’s health hubs across all integrated care boards; recognises that these hubs provide vital services, including faster diagnosis for conditions such as endometriosis …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Preventing sudden deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with concern that at least 12 young people die each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions, often without symptoms; highlights that these conditions can often be detected through simple electrocardiogram screenings; calls for greater awareness of cardiac health in schools, universities and grassroots sports, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
23rd January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Independent parking regulator
Tabled by:
Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House believes there needs to be a proper independent parking regulator, with appropriate powers to regulate fees, enforcement and appeals.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House commemorates Cervical Cancer Prevention Week which has just passed; celebrates the progress the UK has made in routine cervical screening, known as smear tests, for women and HPV vaccinations for young girls and boys; remains committed to increasing the uptake of cervical screening as well as HPV …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 5
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Publication of fuel court prices
Tabled by:
Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House calls on the Government to commit to the pump watch petrol price comparison platform, as recommended by the Competition and Markets Authority.
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Cancer Connect Yeovil
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House celebrates the work of Cancer Connect Yeovil; notes that the group is part of the non-medical support offered by the Cancer Support Team based at Yeovil District Hospital; also notes that the group is open to anyone at any stage of cancer treatment or recovery and aims …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Road safety in rural areas
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House acknowledges the persistent road safety challenges in rural areas such as West Dorset, including large potholes, poor visibility, and narrow, winding roads shared by cars, lorries, buses, cyclists, and horse riders; calls on the Government to prioritise community-based road safety improvements and implement safety measures in new …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Flood preparedness
Tabled by:
Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent flooding across the UK and the devastating impact this has had on communities, businesses and transport routes; recognises the particular tragedy of instances where members of the public have lost their lives as a result of flooding and severe weather; notes …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Benefits of outdoor education to children’s wellbeing
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor education to children’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing; calls on the Secretary of State for Education to undertake a review into these benefits within six months of the passing of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill; further urges the Secretary of State to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
21st January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Provision of residential outdoor education for children in kinship care
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the unique challenges faced by children in kinship care and the vital role outdoor education plays in fostering self-esteem and developing essential life skills; calls on local authorities to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that children living in kinship care receive at …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Hospices and palliative care
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the essential care provided by hospices and other palliative care providers, such as Weldmar Hospicecare and Julia’s House in Dorset, including end-of-life support and specialist care for seriously ill children; notes with concern that only 8% of Julia’s House’s income comes from public funding and that …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
20th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Social housing in rural areas
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the importance of providing high-quality social housing to all residents, particularly in rural areas such as West Dorset; calls on the Government to ensure better minimum energy performance certificate standards and build quality for both existing and new social housing developments; notes that energy-efficient homes reduce …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
US trade and impact assessments
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the Library of the House of Commons all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government has made regarding the impact of potential US tariffs on the UK economy.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Green Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th February 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 3rd February 2025
Ambulances in Newbury
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with concern the lengthy wait times for ambulances in Newbury; further notes with alarm that only 18% of calls in Hungerford and Lambourn about life-threatening conditions are responded to within eight minutes when the response target time for such calls is seven minutes; recognises the significant …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 3rd February 2025
A&E waiting times in Berkshire
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with concern that in December 2024 2,655 people admitted to A&E in the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board were waiting over 12 hours; recognises the significant negative impact that long hospital wait times are having on people’s health; further notes with alarm that …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Female football cards and consumer products
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House acknowledges the significant progress made in women's football and the increased visibility of female players at both national and grassroots levels; notes with concern the lack of availability of birthday and greeting cards celebrating female footballers; believes that the underrepresentation of female athletes in such products undermines …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
5th February 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
School absences
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with concern the impact of low school attendance on pupils' futures; acknowledges the significant effect of covid-19 on overall absence rates, which have increased by 57% since 2015; further notes with alarm that 26.5% of secondary school pupils in West Berkshire were persistently absent in 2023; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Friday 17th January 2025
Possible sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses deep concern at the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process and the increasing use of excessive force against peaceful protesters; condemns the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in undermining democracy and facilitating Russian influence in Georgia; notes the United States has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili and calls …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Fundraising efforts of Trinity School in Newbury
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the efforts of the year nine students at Trinity School in Newbury for their fundraising and awareness-raising activities in support of Dingley’s Promise, a charity dedicated to supporting children with SEND; thanks these students for their dedication to enhancing educational opportunities for children with SEND, helping …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Protecting children from sexual abuse
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Afghan women and girls
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including extensive restrictions on speech, education, working, and unaccompanied travel or movement in the public sphere; notes that this is described by the United Nations special rapporteur as amounting to a gender …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2025
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Housing
Tabled by:
Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association have reported a 10% increase in long term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; further notes that consenting to the development of thousands …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Healthy lunches
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
18th December 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Independent: 3
17th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Democratic violations and violence in Georgia
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the escalating violence and democratic backsliding in Georgia, including the disproportionate use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition figures; expresses concern at the arbitrary detentions of civilians, suppression of peaceful assembly, and anti-democratic actions; notes with concern the Georgian Government’s disregard …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
World Darts Championship
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes the contribution of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace; recognises the tournament's positive impact on the festive sporting and television schedule; and further recognises the importance of darts to the sporting and cultural life of our nation.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
16th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
16th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
The EU and the arms trade, human rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violations of human rights in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; reiterates the urgent need for all parties to adhere to international law and the principles of proportionality in the use of force; calls for the UK Government …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Flood recovery framework
Tabled by:
Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate)
That this House notes the work of the emergency services and first responders in the wake of Storms Bert and Darragh; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; further acknowledges that future incidents of poor weather and flooding will become more common due to the impacts of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Democracy and human rights in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Myanmar military; recognises the urgent need to restore democracy and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar; acknowledges the pivotal role of the UK as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Peace, democracy and accountability in Syria
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House welcomes the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as a turning point for the country and the wider Middle East; acknowledges the immense suffering endured by the Syrian people under a dictator who employed chemical weapons, waged brutal campaigns against civilians, and suppressed calls for …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, Melbourne
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House unequivocally condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last week that is now being investigated as a terrorist incident; notes with concern the rising rates of antisemitism being seen worldwide; acknowledges that these disturbing trends are also unfolding in the UK, with the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Review into breast cancer screening
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
6th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Apprenticeships in the trades industry
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th December 2024
Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Registration scheme for short-term lets and local communities
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House recognises that, while short-term lets bring economic benefits and opportunities for tourism, they must be balanced with the need to maintain the integrity of local communities, particularly in coastal, rural, and tourist hotspot areas such as Devon; highlights the increasing pressure on local housing markets, where absentee …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
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 …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
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 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
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 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 4
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; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist 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
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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
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 …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Independent: 4
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 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
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 …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
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 …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
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 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
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 …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 28
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 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
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 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
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 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, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
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 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Labour: 4
Green Party: 3
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
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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 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
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 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 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 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
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 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 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
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 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
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
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
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 …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 49
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 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
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 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 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 …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National 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 …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Independent: 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 …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 8
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 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
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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
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: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 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
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
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
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: 9
Independent: 4
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 …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Green Party: 4
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
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
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
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
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
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
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
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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour 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
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
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 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
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 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 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 6
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1