22nd April 2026
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and National Nature Day
Tabled by:
Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House recognises the immense contribution of Sir David Attenborough to public understanding of the natural world, biodiversity and conservation; notes that he will celebrate his 100th birthday on 8 May 2026; commends his decades of broadcasting and environmental advocacy, which have inspired generations across the United Kingdom and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th April 2026
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM on Monday 20th April 2026
100th anniversary of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes, with affection and respect, the 100th anniversary, on 21 April 2026 of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; reflects on the sense of loss that people throughout the United Kingdom, the realms, territories and Commonwealth still feel following Her late Majesty’s death on …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Reform UK: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Restore Britain: 1
6th January 2026
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026
Marking the 60th anniversary of the University of the Air White Paper
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House marks the 60 years since the publication of the White Paper, “University of the Air”, which paved the way for the creation of The Open University; celebrates the legacy of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, who was the driving force behind the paper; recognises the impact …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th January 2026
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM on Monday 26th January 2026
British forces on the front line in Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
This House expresses its sincere gratitude to all members of the British armed forces who served on the front line in Afghanistan with courage, bravery and skill; mourns the loss of the 457 personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in Afghanistan serving freedom, decency and our …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
5th January 2026
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 5th January 2026
Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tabled by:
Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
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 …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 14
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
18th March 2025
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM on Thursday 20th March 2025
Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in supporting economic regeneration, employment, and growth in coalfield communities across the UK; notes that the CRT was established in 1999 by the then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to address the economic and social challenges resulting …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2024
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
9th December 2024
Lee Pitcher signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
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 …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Labour: 16
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1