2nd February 2026
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Thursday 5th February 2026
Role of the House of Lords in scrutinising legislation
Tabled by:
Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House believes that the use of filibuster tactics in the House of Lords to frustrate the majority will of the democratically elected House of Commons is unacceptable, including where the elected Commons has given its majority support to a Private Members’ Bill; further believes that the case for …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 7
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
4th December 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th December 2025
Thanking postal workers
Tabled by:
Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire)
That this House notes that a majority of Britons, 54 percent, intend to send their Christmas gifts this year using Royal Mail, an increase from 30 percent in 2024; recognises the vital role Royal Mail continues to play in connecting families and communities; and expresses its sincere thanks to every …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Alliance: 1
Your Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
23rd June 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Baby loss kits
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes that over 500 miscarriages occur daily in the UK and that many women have to resort to using makeshift materials to collect baby loss remains; further notes the recommendations of the 2023 Pregnancy Loss Review that the NHS should develop and deliver a Compassionate Clinical Care …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th June 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 20th June 2025
Anaesthetics protected title
Tabled by:
Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest)
That this House notes that the job title anaesthetist is not currently legally protected for use by doctors; further notes that two thirds of patients staying in hospital have contact with anaesthetists; believes that protecting the title would increase patient confidence in who they were being treated by; acknowledges that …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Green Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th March 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Monday 16th June 2025
Workplace disabilities and sickle cell disease
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House regrets that despite being a serious lifelong condition, sickle cell disease is not consistently recognised in workplaces; notes that many employers still lack awareness of how the condition affects daily life, resulting in individuals living with sickle cell disease finding it difficult to secure flexible working, reasonable …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th April 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th May 2025
Foster Care Fortnight
Tabled by:
Jess Asato (Labour - Lowestoft)
That this House celebrates Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 to May 25 in its aim to raise awareness about fostering and highlight the transformative role of foster carers; recognises the importance of foster care for providing children who are unable to live with their families with a safe, stable …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th May 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025
Legal protection of the nurse job title
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that the job title of nurse is not currently a legally protected term, despite the high levels of public trust placed in the profession; further notes that, while the title of registered nurse is protected, the widespread and unregulated use of the term nurse …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th April 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th May 2025
Mary Lyons
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House congratulates Tricia Vickers, Stewart Hill and Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for their campaign to recognise Mary Lyons; notes that Mary Lyons was born in Jarrow in 1902; further notes she made her debut for England at the age of 15 in 1918 scoring a goal which ensured …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th April 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 8th April 2025
Hucknall Flight Test Museum
Tabled by:
Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest)
That this House celebrates the Hucknall Flight Test Museum and their work to commemorate Hucknall’s aviation heritage through the museum housed in the Hucknall Wing Hanger, a rare 20th Century Grade 2 listed industrial building, originally constructed in 1944; recognises the site's vital role in once providing dedicated ground test …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2025
Michelle Welsh signed this EDM on Monday 24th March 2025
Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in supporting economic regeneration, employment, and growth in coalfield communities across the UK; notes that the CRT was established in 1999 by the then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to address the economic and social challenges resulting …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
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, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 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 …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
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: 21
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 …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
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 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1