Paul Davies's 12 Early Day Motions
11th September 2026
Paul Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th October 2026

Stem cell transplant policy

Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes that NHS England's current policy denies a second allogeneic stem cell transplant to blood cancer patients who relapse within 12 months of their first; further notes that this policy was introduced in 2017 and has not kept pace with advances in transplant medicine; expresses concern that …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st May 2026
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026

Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Your Party: 1
1st July 2026
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026

Carbon monoxide alarms

Tabled by: Gill Furniss (Labour - Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough)
That this House mourns the tragic death of Cherish Bean; recognises the work that her mother Devon Andrews has done since her passing to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide; commends her for garnering more than 20,000 signatures on her petition; notes research from the UK Health Security …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
1st June 2026
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2026

Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.
171 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 95
Liberal Democrat: 55
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Your Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th January 2026
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce research funding

Tabled by: Paulette Hamilton (Labour - Birmingham Erdington)
That this House notes with concern new findings from the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce highlighting a critical lack of research funding for less survivable cancers; recognises that cancers of the brain, liver, lung, oesophagus, pancreas and stomach account for nearly 40% of all common cancer deaths in the UK, yet …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
4th December 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Monday 8th 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 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Alliance: 1
Your Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
17th November 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Literacy and the criminal justice system

Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House acknowledges the link between low literacy levels and crime rates; recognises the critical role of literacy enrichment programmes in the rehabilitation and wellbeing of people in prison; notes the National Literacy Trust’s work since 2012 in delivering reading and writing initiatives across 100 prisons and Young Offender …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th November 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 13th November 2025

Future of the BBC

Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House recognises the importance of the BBC in providing impartial and factual news coverage; supports the principle of an independent BBC free from the influence of Government; and urges renewed efforts to defend public service broadcasting in the face of current challenges and opposition.
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th April 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 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 …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

St George’s Day 2025

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House joins the people of England in celebrating St. George's Day on 23 April 2025; understands the significance of England’s national day to many people throughout the world; acknowledges the important role that England and her people play in strengthening the bonds of solidarity across the United Kingdom; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Reform UK: 1
18th March 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th 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
Your Party: 1
11th February 2025
Paul Davies signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

Yorkshire Cancer Research's 100th anniversary

Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House congratulates Yorkshire Cancer Research, based in Harrogate, on reaching its 100th anniversary this year; recognises the charity’s work across the region since it was founded in 1925; recognises and celebrates its role in funding research into cancer care and treatment and in pioneering new cancer prevention and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1