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 …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist 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 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green 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; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 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 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 2
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 …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
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 …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 52
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 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 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 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 …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
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 …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 1
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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 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 …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 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 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
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 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 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 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
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 …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
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 …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
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 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
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 …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 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 …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green 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 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 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 …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 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
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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
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 …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 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
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
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 …
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
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 …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National 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 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 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
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 …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 29
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
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
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 …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
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 …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 50
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
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
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
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
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 …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Green Party: 4
Labour: 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 …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Green Party: 4
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 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
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 …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 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
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
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
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 …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
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
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 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 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