4th June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 4th June 2025
Dental provision in the South West
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage of NHS dental services in the North West of England; is alarmed that parents are frequently advised to seek private dental care for their children simply to access routine check-ups; notes with particular concern that more than 100,000 children aged six …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
60th anniversary of the Heald Green Flower Club
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House congratulates the Heald Green Flower Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; acknowledges the club’s remarkable contribution to community life in Heald Green through its monthly Flower Arranging For All gatherings at the Heald Green Village Hall; praises the club for providing a welcoming and creative …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Carers Week 2025
Tabled by:
Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex)
That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks the Government to address …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Reform of NHS dentistry services
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the Public Accounts Committee's report entitled Fixing NHS Dentistry, which highlights the failure of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England's 2024 dental recovery plan to improve access to NHS dental services; is alarmed that only 40% of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Police officers
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the tireless work of police officers around the UK; praises the selfless service of police officers’ to their communities and their country in daily acts of unseen work, often in dangerous situations; notes in particular the fantastic work of Cumbria Constabulary in rural, remote communities, despite …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Brain tumour diagnosis
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises the urgent need to improve diagnostic pathways for brain tumours, the largest cancer killer of the under 40s; notes with concern the findings of The Brain Tumour Charity’s April 2025 report entitled Exploring GP Access to Imaging in England, which highlights significant delays in diagnosis, with …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd June 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Gaza (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House expresses its condemnation of the Israeli government's expansion of military activity in Gaza and declaration of 22 new settlements in the West Bank; denounces Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwillingness to comprehensively lift the devastating aid blockade; rejects as dangerous, insufficient and unworkable the operation of the Gaza Humanitarian …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
22nd May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
UK-EU defence cooperation
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership as an important step toward rebuilding structured cooperation on defence issues; recognises the shared interest of both the UK and the EU in strengthening collective European security, particularly in light of Russian aggression in Ukraine and uncertainty …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
Progress in UK-EU relations
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House welcomes the steps taken at the recent reset Summit to improve UK-EU relations and move beyond the instability and confusion of recent years; recognises the potential for cooperation in areas such as science, defence and food trade to bring tangible benefits to people and businesses across the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Green Party: 1
19th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
World Bee Day (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House celebrates 20 May 2025 as World Bee Day, designated by the United Nations in order to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in promoting individual and planetary health; recognises the centrality of bees to the British way of life, from the quiet …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
World IBD Day 2025
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House notes that 19 May 2025 marks World IBD Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that over 500,000 people in the UK are currently living with Crohn’s or colitis, with 25,000 more diagnosed each year; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
World Bee Day
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House celebrates World Bee Day, a UN-designated day whose theme this year is to highlight the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agri-food systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems; notes with concern the rise of the Asian hornet and its effect on wildlife and …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
Sewage pollution
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing sewage pollution crisis in England, particularly in rural constituencies like West Dorset; notes with alarm that over 450,000 sewage spills were recorded across England in 2024, including almost 4,200 in West Dorset, resulting in over 48,000 hours of sewage discharges into …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
Support for the trans community
Tabled by:
Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion)
That this House celebrates the contribution that the trans community, binary and nonbinary, makes to the UK; recognises that transgender transition liberates trans people to be their true selves; notes that there is no such thing as gender ideology, but that term is used to oppose acceptance of trans people …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 1
30th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
Trans+ History Week
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House welcomes the second annual Trans+ History Week; notes the week held from 5 to 11 May 2025 will celebrate the millenia-old history and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people; highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Trans+ communities that includes high rates in hate crimes and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th May 2025
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; further recognises the concern and fear that many LGBTQ+ people have felt in recent years, particularly in the trans community, despite the progress made in securing rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people in law; notes …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
15th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 16th May 2025
UK aid for global forests and indigenous peoples
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House expresses deep concern at the threat to UK support for global forests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) as a result of reductions to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget; notes that tropical forests are vital to climate regulation, biodiversity, food security and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
12th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 16th May 2025
Overseas-qualified dentists
Tabled by:
Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds)
That this House notes that around 5,000 overseas-qualified dentists are currently waiting to sit the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) in order to practice dentistry in the UK; further notes that each application process costs individuals approximately £5,000; highlights the case of one South Cotswolds constituent who has been unable to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 16th May 2025
Improving equestrian road safety awareness
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House acknowledges the vital role of horses in rural communities, particularly in areas such as Lambourn, known for its contributions to British horse racing; notes with deep concern that in 2024 alone, 3,100 road incidents involving horses were reported to the British Horse Society; recognises that one third …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 16th May 2025
Rail services between Rose Hill Marple and Manchester Piccadilly
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern that passenger numbers on the Rose Hill Marple to Manchester Piccadilly railway line remain around half of pre-pandemic levels; further notes that the service has been left with an infrequent timetable with uneven gaps which is unsuitable for commuters, such as students at Marple …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th May 2025
Political parties at Pride
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems from a lack of trust in politicians and Government amongst many in the LGBTQ+ community; notes that many …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Green Party: 1
14th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th May 2025
Jewish LGBTQ+ groups at Pride
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by the Jewish LGBT+ charity KeshetUK and other Jewish LGBTQ+ groups to withdraw from Pride in London this year, marking the second consecutive year they have felt unable to participate due to safety concerns and a lack of adequate assurances from …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 1
14th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th May 2025
Universities and international students
Tabled by:
Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House is deeply proud of the UK’s place as a world-leader in research and teaching in universities and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), home to many of the world’s leading universities; notes with concern the deep financial issues facing many universities and HEIs, with more than four in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 3
Independent: 1
12th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Court transcript costs
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House believes that victims of crime should be able to access a transcript of court proceedings free of charge; notes that this would improve transparency throughout the criminal justice process; regrets the extortionate costs associated with court transcript fees, noting particular instances where victims were changed up to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Community Energy Pathways and the King’s Award for Sustainable Enterprise
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House congratulates Community Energy Pathways (CEP), a not-for-profit community energy social enterprise based in Lewes, East Sussex, on being awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Sustainable Enterprise; notes that this award reflects two years of rigorous due diligence by the King’s Fund, acknowledging CEP’s outstanding contribution to empowering …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
UK-EU Summit
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House recognises the benefits of a comprehensive Youth Mobility Scheme between the UK and the European Union; urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious approach to negotiations, acknowledging that such a scheme would enhance cultural exchange, expand opportunities for our young people and boost our economy; calls …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
8th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Deaf Awareness Week 2025
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House recognises the importance of, and celebrates, Deaf Awareness Week 2025; acknowledges this year’s theme, Beyond Silence; congratulates organisations such as the British Deaf Association, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, and the National Deaf Children’s Society for the vital work they do in supporting deaf people, …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Gaza occupation proposals
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its outrage at proposals by the Israeli Government to indefinitely occupy Gaza; condemns the plans for the further forced displacement of Palestinians; affirms its belief that, if realised, these would constitute clear breaches of international law; notes with immense concern that these proposals will only make …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 57
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
UK role in peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House notes with deep concern the ongoing threats to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the actions of Milorad Dodik in rejecting the authority of the international peace envoy and undermining the Dayton Agreement; recalls the consistent warnings of the late Lord Ashdown, former High Representative …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Sewage discharge
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House notes with grave concern the 450,000 sewage discharges from storm overflows recorded in England during 2024; further notes with alarm the 512 sewage discharges into waterbodies in Newbury from just eight storm overflows, lasting 8,981 hours in total; expresses particular concern about these discharges affecting Newbury's internationally …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Safe sleep standards in early years settings
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Climate and Nature Bill
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House declared an environment and climate change emergency on 1 May 2019, recognising the urgent need for action; notes that the Second Reading debate of the Climate and Nature Bill was adjourned, but not concluded, on 24 January 2025; further notes that the Secretary of State for Environment, …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 50
Labour: 17
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025
Electoral reform
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House believes there is urgent need for electoral reform for elections in England; further believes that the local and mayoral elections which took place across England on 1 May 2025 are the latest result to highlight the inadequacy of the current system, showing a record breaking fragmentation of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 8th May 2025
Speed camera guidance
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with deep concern the persistence of dangerous speeding on roads such as Strines Road in the constituency of Hazel Grove, where residents have repeatedly raised the alarm over unsafe driving conditions and the inadequacy of current enforcement mechanisms; regrets that under current guidance issued by the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th May 2025
Royal Mail's universal service obligation
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House expresses its concern over Ofcom’s proposed changes to Royal Mail’s universal service obligation which would allow Royal Mail to alternate second-class deliveries, scrap second-class deliveries on Saturday and reduce delivery targets for first and second-class post; acknowledges the importance of a reliable Royal Mail service for rural …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 2nd May 2025
Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 62
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st May 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd May 2025
Blockade of aid to Gaza
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 61
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 1st May 2025
Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the strengthening of ties between the UK …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025
Incitement of violence against political representatives
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House defends the role of art as a powerful force for protest, solidarity, and accountability, especially in standing with oppressed peoples; recognises art’s vital role in holding governments and institutions to account; affirms that political art can be provocative, critical, and disruptive; but utterly condemns any language that …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
28th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 28th April 2025
Prevent strategy
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Independent: 5
Green Party: 2
23rd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025
Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
22nd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Sentencing Guidelines and pre-sentence reports
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that everyone should be treated equally under the law; further recognises the vital role pre-sentence reports (PSRs) play in providing courts with the information they need to make informed sentencing decisions that keep our communities safe while aiming to rehabilitate offenders; believes that the equal application …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Independent: 1
22nd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
NHS parking charges
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patients and their …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 41
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signed in 1950, which has been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe and continues to evolve to meet modern human rights challenges; recognises and celebrates the Convention’s role in protecting the rights and fundamental …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Rural bus services
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by rural communities in accessing reliable public transport, particularly in West Dorset constituency and the wider South West; notes with concern that many rural bus services remain sparse and irregular, making it difficult for elderly and disabled residents to travel to medical …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th January 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Sale of caged hens’ eggs
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House recognises the United Kingdom’s long-standing leadership in animal welfare and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in farming; celebrates the dedication and innovation of British farmers in producing high-quality food while improving animal welfare standards; acknowledges the significant public concern about the welfare of laying hens …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th January 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Tabled by:
Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 42
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
26th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
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; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th April 2025
Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025
Robert May’s school and STEM racing competition
Tabled by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House congratulates the two F1 teams at Robert May’s School on their participation in the STEM Racing competition; commends Team Echo for being invited to compete in the World Championships in Singapore this autumn; notes that this remarkable achievement has required significant imagination, creativity, and hard work to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025
Government review into Volumetric Concrete Mobile plants
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House celebrates the Volumetric Concrete Mobile (VCM) sector employing 15,000 skilled workers in 155 constituencies, contributing £380m to the economy and £100m to the Exchequer; notes that from 1975 VCMs have run at weights above 32 tonnes to produce concrete with zero waste, servicing multiple customers, pouring different …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th January 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025
Interstitial Lung Disease
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises the urgent need to improve the experience of people with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, a progressive and life-limiting lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK; acknowledges the impact of the disease on patients, their families, and caregivers, including significant physical, emotional, …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 8th April 2025
Stepping Hill Hospital
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses deep concern at the urgent and worsening state of infrastructure at Stepping Hill Hospital in Hazel Grove, where the repairs backlog is reported to exceed £134 million; notes with alarm the numerous reports from constituents regarding unsafe and inadequate facilities, including power cuts delaying treatments, flooding …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025
Abduction of Ukrainian children
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025
International Day for Mine Awareness
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025
Protecting children from data exploitation
Tabled by:
Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025
Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 52
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
1st April 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Disability hate crime
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Scams and fraud
Tabled by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; notes the speed at which new technologies continue to provide increasingly sophisticated tools to criminals to commit fraud, at the cost to thousands of individuals who often face little chance …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
26th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Radiotherapy (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
This House acknowledges the urgent need for a bold and comprehensive National Cancer Plan to reduce cancer waiting times from point of referral; recognises that radiotherapy is a lifesaving, highly advanced, and cost-effective treatment needed in half of all cancer cures and by one in four people in the UK …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Hospital maintenance
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country; notes that the NHS maintenance backlog has reached £13.8bn; further notes that decaying and inadequate facilities threaten the safety of patients and staff; believes it is an outrage that overcrowded hospitals must close operating theatres …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; welcomes that the UK …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Rail fare increase
Tabled by:
Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
That this House regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%; notes that this decision comes while cancellations, delays and overcrowding remain endemic; further notes that the hike will cost many commuters hundreds of pounds a year; further regrets that this decision follows years of rising transport costs …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
26th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
West Bank
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Changes to Overseas Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 62
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Building consensus on a pathway to spending 3% of GDP on defence
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the growing security challenges and threats facing the UK and its allies; believes that an increase in UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP as soon as possible is necessary to maintain the UK's military readiness, bolster its deterrence, and support its commitments to global security; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
11th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Tackling the climate and nature crisis
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the urgent need for the UK to take world-leading action on climate change and environmental protection; notes that climate change poses the greatest threat to global stability, public health, and ecological preservation; further notes that the UK has an opportunity to lead in the transition to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Community pharmacies
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the perilous state of community pharmacies, which are struggling to survive across the country; recognises that pharmacies are at the heart of our communities, are an essential part of health and care services, and are relied upon by millions of people every day; further notes that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Mobile phone usage in schools
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more important than ever; recognises the need to consider whether existing guidance on smartphone use in schools should be put on a legislative footing; acknowledges that such a measure aims to create an environment …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Colleges Week 2025
Tabled by:
Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes Colleges Week 2025 from 3-7 March 2025; celebrates the impact colleges have on local communities across the country in building brighter futures for their students and staff; and calls on the Government to address the persistent underfunding of further education colleges in the forthcoming Spending Review …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Impact Assessments of changes to Official Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the House of Commons Library all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government have made regarding the impact of the reduction of Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
Tabled by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), a vital medication relied upon by 61,000 people across the UK, including those with pancreatic cancer and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; notes with alarm that PERT shortages are predicted to continue until 2026, with no …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Social care day of action
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the unprecedented decision of social care providers to protest outside Parliament; believes this must be a wake-up call for the Government on the disastrous state of adult social care; echoes their plea to save the sector from total collapse; further notes that inadequate social care accounts …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Treatment of Israeli hostages
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply moved by the release of hostages after being held in captivity for over 16 months by Hamas; notes with disgust the way in which hostages have been treated while in captivity and during their release, such as the way in which Eli Sharabi was cruelly …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Homelessness
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the Rough Sleeping Inquiry's findings, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following discharge from health care settings or prison; notes …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Replacement of Personal Independence Payments with a voucher system
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the Minister for Work and Pensions' refusal to rule out proposals to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with a voucher system; notes that this proposal, originally put forward by the previous Conservative Government, would significantly reduce the autonomy of disabled claimants; recognises the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th March 2025
Chronic urinary tract infections and women's health
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the urgent need for improved care and support for those suffering from chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), a debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life; notes with concern the lack of awareness, research, and effective treatment options available to patients; acknowledges that women's health as …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th March 2025
Step-free access at train stations in Greater Manchester
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House recognises the urgent need for step-free access at train stations across Greater Manchester, ensuring that public transport is accessible for all; notes the ongoing campaign led by local activist Nathaniel Yates, who has tirelessly fought for step-free access at Woodsmoor train station and others in the region; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025
Regional Inequalities in energy pricing
Tabled by:
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025
Police funding settlement in rural areas
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing funding disparities affecting rural police forces, particularly in areas such as West Dorset; recognises that rural forces face unique challenges, including vast geographical areas to cover with fewer officers, as well as significant seasonal population increases due to tourism, which are not …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 24th February 2025
Citizenship for refugees
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the new Home Office guidance issued this month, which states that anyone who enters the UK irregularly will be refused naturalisation, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK; further notes that this policy could permanently bar many refugees from becoming British …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th February 2025
Early detection of heart valve disease
Tabled by:
Gill Furniss (Labour - Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough)
That this House recognises heart valve disease as a common, serious, but treatable condition affecting 1.5 million people over the age of 65 in the UK; notes that with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, patients can return to a good quality of life; acknowledges the urgent need to ensure that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
US proposals for Gaza
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
Injury on Duty Award Scheme
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Labour: 28
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Reform UK: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th February 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
LGBT+ History Month 2025
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2025; recognises that this year's theme is activism and social change, highlighting the contributions of LGBT+ people who helped advance society for all; notes that LGBT+ History Month can facilitate conversations around the continuing struggle for …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
17th December 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 24th 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
15th January 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Open Doors 2025
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
8th January 2025
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th 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 …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 52
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd January 2025
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
27th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd January 2025
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
18th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 6th 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 …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Friday 6th December 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 …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Labour: 6
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 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 …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 30
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
6th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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 …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 18th November 2024
Family visas
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s decision to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas to £29,000; acknowledges that this threshold unfairly separates families, particularly impacting low-income households and those in regions with lower average wages; recognises that a number of announcements on changes to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th November 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th 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
29th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 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 …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
7th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 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 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
23rd October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 25th October 2024
Stepping Hill Hospital repairs
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House recognises that Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport is older than the NHS and has been treating patients across Stockport since 1905, employing thousands of staff and treating up to half a million patients each year; further recognises the dedication of staff working at Stepping Hill and the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024
Private security and community policing
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the decimation of community police forces across the UK; highlights that since 2020 the private security industry has grown by 73,000 people; further highlights security guards are not a substitute for an effective police force; urges the Government to assess the damage shoplifting and spending on …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
9th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th 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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Green Party: 4
7th October 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th 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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 59
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
11th September 2024
Lisa Smart 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: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Jools' Law petition
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes the 126,033 signatures on the petition for Jools’ Law, relating to parental rights of access to children's social media accounts; further notes that current legislation lags behind the progress of social media, leading to concern for many parents seeking protection of their children; notes that the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th July 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024
Voter identification
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
24th July 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Zero carbon homes
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
23rd July 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 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
2nd September 2024
82 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 71
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th July 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM on Monday 29th 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
Lisa Smart 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
Lisa Smart 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 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 59
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Lisa Smart signed this EDM 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 …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Independent: 6
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1