Michelle Welsh's 5 Early Day Motions
14th January 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th January 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, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
6th January 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th January 2025

England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Labour: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
10th December 2024
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024

25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 5
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2024
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th November 2024

National Sherwood Forest Day

Tabled by: Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest)
That this House welcomes the celebration of a first National Sherwood Forest Day on 20 February on the anniversary of the birth of Major Hayman Rooke in 1723 for whom the Major Oak at Edwinstowe is named; notes that Sherwood Forest is a national environmental, cultural and heritage asset and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th October 2024
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Friday 25th October 2024

Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1