Paul Kohler's 7 Early Day Motions
23rd July 2024
Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 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 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
17th July 2024
Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
17th July 2024
Paul Kohler 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 …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 56
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Paul Kohler 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, …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Tabled by: Helena Dollimore (Labour (Co-op) - Hastings and Rye)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on its 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea; thanks all crew members who have risked their lives to save over 140,000 lives at sea; and pays tribute to all volunteers past and present who support this vital work.
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Thursday 18th 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 …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 53
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Paul Kohler signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th July 2024

Third runway at Heathrow

Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises Heathrow's renewed focus on the third runway project; condemns the expansion due to its widely-recognised impact on local communities; highlights the existing impact of flying at Heathrow on south west and west London; further highlights that support for the expansion of the third runway contradicts stated …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1