2nd May 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024
Allocation of levelling up funding
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with concern the amount spent by local authorities of all parties on bids for levelling up funding that have been unsuccessful; further notes that levelling up funding has not been allocated to the areas with highest levels of deprivation; notes that levelling up funding has not …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th May 2024
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 1
7th May 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024
Tom Stoltman, Winner of World's Strongest Man Competition
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House offers its utmost congratulations to Tom Stoltman on his incredible achievement of winning World’s Strongest Man 2024; notes this is the third time he has claimed the title in only four years; further notes the sacrifices and challenges he has faced on his journey; and recognises the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th May 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2024
Water sports and pollution
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes the danger posed by water pollution and sewage spills to water sports athletes and participants; recognises that these sports, including angling, rowing, swimming, surfing and others are some the most popular participation sports in the UK; expresses its concern that the viability of certain sports may …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th May 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th May 2024
30th anniversary of the International Working Group on Women and Sport
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House congratulates the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport on the 30th anniversary of their inception in 1994; recognises the success of the IWG in gaining the support of over 600 international sporting federations from around the globe who have signed their Brighton plus Helsinki Declaration; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th May 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th May 2024
Frome Town FC promotion to Southern League Premier South
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House congratulates Frome Town FC on their victory in the Division One South play-off final and promotion to the Southern League Premier South; looks forward to watching Frome Town FC compete next season; recognises that grassroots sports clubs are often at the heart of local communities; however is …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th April 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 30th April 2024
Wheelchair rugby
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House congratulates Josh Payne-Gover’s success in wheelchair rugby; wishes him the best of luck in achieving a place in the Team GB squad for the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028; notes the high financial cost of equipment necessary to participate in wheelchair rugby; praises Josh’s successful campaign to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024
Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
25th March 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 25th March 2024
Marlie Packer 100th cap
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Marlie Packer on reaching 100 caps for the Red Roses; congratulates her on becoming only the seventh player to achieve this feat; wishes the Red Roses luck in the rest of their Six Nations matches; understands the important role sport has to …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 1st March 2024
Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House welcomes the UK’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty; regrets that the UK has lagged behind nine EU member states including France, Germany, Spain and Italy in withdrawing; recognises the need for a new global framework to incentivise global investment in the renewable energy sector to meet …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
28th February 2024
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Contingency plans for the potential collapse of Thames Water
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House considers that a motion for an humble address should be debated that gives directions that there will be laid before this House a report detailing the contingency plans of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for the potential event of the collapse of Thames Water.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2024
PC Ryan Bunting
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
This House acknowledges the courage displayed by Edinburgh police officer PC Ryan Bunting during a violent altercation with a suspect carrying a knife; and congratulates PC Bunting for receiving an award at the Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence Awards for 2023 at Police Scotland Headquarters in Tulliallan.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2024
Parliamentary time for cancer treatment debate
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House calls on the Government to drop the general debate whose subject is yet to be announced on 4 March 2024 and bring forward instead a motion in the name of the Liberal Democrats, doing so in recognition that the party should be allowed to do so as …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2024
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Conduct of the hon. Member for Ashfield
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House censures the hon. Member for Ashfield for his comments on 23 February 2024 regarding the Mayor of London, which were Islamophobic, damaging, divisive and risk bringing the House collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Ashfield to come to the House and apologise for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th February 2024
Islamophobia
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House condemns the recent rise in Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents across the UK; regrets that leading charity TellMAMA recorded more than 2,000 anti-Muslim hate cases since Hamas’s terror attacks on 7 October 2023; notes with concern that this represents a 335% increase on the same period last year; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th February 2024
Closure of the Inter Faith Network
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House deeply regrets the Government’s announcement that it will cut off funding to the Inter Faith Network; further regrets that this decision came despite new Government funding having been promised; notes with concern that islamophobia is rising and antisemitism in the UK is at the highest level on …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd February 2024
SRUC awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this house celebrates Scotland’s Rural University Campus’ (SRUC) being awarded with the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize; acknowledges that this is the highest form of national recognition open to educational institutions in the UK; commends that the award recognises SRUC’s contribution to animal welfare, veterinary science, education, research and the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd February 2024
Shropshire Day 2024
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House welcomes Shropshire Day which falls on 23 February and celebrates the county’s magnificent heritage; praises the natural beauty of the area from the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to the expanses of glorious farmland and the meres and the mosses, all of which host an …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 21st February 2024
Bus services
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises the dire state of bus services throughout the country and is concerned that bus provision has decreased by 28% since 2011; understands the important role buses have to play in the fight against climate change; acknowledges the growing isolation of vulnerable and elderly people in rural …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st February 2024
Death of Alexei Navalny
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House deeply regrets the death of Alexei Navalny; notes that he was a Russian opposition leader, lawyer, anti-corruption activist and political prisoner; highlights the sad news that his family have been denied access to his body and expresses sincere condolences and sympathies to them at this time; urges …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
19th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 in Oxfordshire
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 which runs from 5-11 February; notes the importance of listening to children and young people in accordance with this year’s theme, My Voice Matters; celebrates and thanks Abingdon Bridge, Mental Health Natters, Abingdon Damascus Project, the Unicorn School, Oxfordshire Mind, Child …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th February 2024
Achieving clean air
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 15 February marks the anniversary of the death of Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi Debrah who became the first person to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, and extends its deepest sympathies to her family; notes that air pollution is associated with conditions like asthma, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 13th February 2024
Women and girls in global conflict zones
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House notes with concern that the number of women and girls living in conflict zones worldwide reached 614 million in 2022; recognises the gendered risks conflict poses to women and girls through sexual violence, lack of healthcare, food insecurity, disruption to education and trafficking; acknowledges that women in …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
1st February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2024
Jay Abatan
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern that 25 years after Jay Abatan was killed in a racist attack in Brighton his murderers have still not been brought to justice; notes that Sussex police have apologised to Jay Abatan's family for the multiple failures in the way the investigation was conducted, as …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 2024
20th anniversary of cockling deaths at Morecambe Bay
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
This House solemnly notes the 20th anniversary of the death of 23 cocklers in Morecambe Bay on 5 February 2004; honours their memory and holds their loved ones in our thoughts and in our prayers; remains committed to maintaining safety in the Bay and supports legislation that has prevented a …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th February 2024
Local government services
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with concern that the funding provided in the 2024/25 Local Government Finance Settlement has decreased by over £5,575 million since 2016 in real terms; understands that councils are facing a funding gap of £4bn over the next three years; notes that the 2024/25 Settlement reduces the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th February 2024
Support for bereaved children
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes with sadness that, on average, a child loses a parent every 20 minutes in the UK; further notes with concern that support services have no way of knowing exactly how many children suffer a bereavement each year, or where they live; recognises the work of charities …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th February 2024
200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), formed on 4 March 1824; recognises that as a charity, the RNLI has throughout its history worked in the most challenging situations to protect lives at sea; notes that the RNLI operates 238 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd February 2024
Rural Support for Farmers
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern that Rural Support says calls and referrals to its service have increased by 40% due to the current pressures being faced by the industry; notes the significant pressures that farmers have been under especially due to rising interest rates, input costs, long hours and market …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd February 2024
Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
31st January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 1st February 2024
LGBT+ History Month
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises February 2024 as LGBT+ History Month; notes this year’s theme of UnderTheScope, which aims to recognise the work of LGBT+ people in healthcare and medicine; celebrates the amazing contributions the LGBT+ community make to British society, including staff in the NHS, social care, research and other …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th January 2024
Children's Mental Health Week 2024
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House commemorates Children's Mental Health Week 2024 which runs from 5 to 11 February; notes with concern that one in five children between the ages of seven and sixteen have a probable mental health disorder; acknowledges the negative impacts that poor mental health can have on children's present …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th January 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House marks Holocaust Memorial Day, occurring on 27th January 2024; acknowledges that the date coincides with the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp; commemorates every victim of Nazi persecution, including the 6 million Jewish people who were murdered during the Holocaust; remembers …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
4th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024
Glencore’s mining activities in Colombia and Peru (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses its concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of the Carbones de Cerrejón open-pit coalmine in Colombia and the Antapaccay-Coroccohuayco mine in Espinar in Peru, both owned by British-registered multinational Glencore Plc; notes that eight UN Special Rapporteurs called for a halt to Cerrejón’s mining operations …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th January 2024
Minimum salary threshold for skilled worker visa
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern that increasing the skilled worker visa salary thresholds for chefs to £38,700 will have a detrimental impact on the hospitality industry and local economy of rural tourist destinations on top of the lasting effects of covid-19; and calls on the Government to ensure that …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th January 2024
Presidential election in Taiwan
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates president-elect, William Lai, on his recent emphatic victory in the Taiwanese Presidential Election; further congratulates former Liberal International vice-president and current vice-president-elect, Hsiao Bi-khim, on her success; thanks outgoing President, Tsai Ing-wen, for her wonderful service; commends the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Liberal Democrat sister …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th January 2024
Water quality in Sri Lanka
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
11th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2024
Martin Slumbers
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House commends the work of Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A and the Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as he steps down; recognises the extensive global business and passion for golf which he has brought to the organisation; congratulates him on overseeing …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
11th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2024
Joe Preece
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the hard work of Joe Preece who ran the Cupar Foodbank which provided over 2000 people in North East Fife with a three day food package since 1 April 2022; commends the lifesaving provisions that Mr Preece has provided through the Foodbank, with over 60% of …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
11th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 11th January 2024
Flood resilience
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House is concerned by the impact of flooding caused by the recent Storm Henk following a year of frequent flooding in many parts of the UK; supports calls for extreme weather resilience plans to be in place for all communities in identified catchment areas; notes the significant impact …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
10th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th January 2024
Occupied Palestinian Territories and arms exports to Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Honiton)
That this House notes with deep concern the number of lives lost in the Israel-Gaza conflict; recognises tensions involving other actors in the wider region; expresses fear for those remaining hostages in Gaza, and for the hundreds of thousands of innocent Palestinians who do not share Hamas’ objectives and who …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
8th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Removal of CBE awarded to Paula Vennells
Tabled by:
Douglas Ross (Conservative - Moray)
That this House believes Paula Vennells, former Chief Executive Officer of the Post Office Ltd, should be stripped of her CBE awarded in the 2019 New Year's Honours List.
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Sub-postmasters
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House notes the increased awareness of the life-changing injustices experienced by sub-postmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; further notes it is now known as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history; notes with concern that sub-postmasters have served custodial sentences, suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Letham Nights award nomination
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates North East Fife music venue Letham Nights on their nomination for Club of the Year in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards on Saturday 2 December at Dundee’s Caird Hall; understands Letham Nights brings small gigs to Letham Village Hall; recognises they are a member …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Illegal street racing
Tabled by:
Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham)
That this House condemns illegal street racing and other vehicle nuisance; is concerned by the safety and anti-social impact of such activity; recognises the detrimental impact that such activity has on communities and individuals; welcomes the recent trials of noise cameras that detect illegal and excessively noisy vehicles; and calls …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
8th January 2024
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Scotch whisky industry
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House welcomes the £7.1 billion per year contributed in added value to the UK economy by the Scotch whisky industry producing high-quality and internationally successful brands sold to 180 markets around the world; recognises that 75% of the Scotch whisky industry's gross value added is generated in Scotland, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2024
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Short-term lets
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House acknowledges the Government’s consultation on introducing a different category of planning use for short-term lets; notes that this consultation ended last June; recognises the urgency and importance of action to introduce a separate category of planning use for short term lets as the government has promised; further …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2024
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Radiotherapy
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House acknowledges the pressing need to reduce treatment waiting times for cancer patients across the country, given only 58.2% of patients begin treatment within the recommended maximum 62 days from referral; recognises the need for a National Cancer Control Plan that improves cancer outcomes by delivering patient-centred, equitable …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th January 2024
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Overseas constituencies
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citizens residing abroad are represented by the MP from their last place of residence in the UK, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2024
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National Lottery funding for Muirhouse Millennium Centre
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates Muirhouse Millennium Centre Ltd on receiving a grant of £62,503 from the National Lottery; understands that this will be used to continue delivering their Low Income Families Together (LIFT) project; notes that LIFT provides individual and group work sessions for parents to learn new skills, drop …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Life in the UK test
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of the Life in the UK test for applicants and their concern that if something goes wrong they may face severe delays to their settlement, the risk of deportation, the loss of their livelihood and separation from their families; notes with concern that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
St Leonards School Award
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates St Leonards School in St Andrews, Fife for being named Scottish Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance 2024 (A-level) by The Sunday Times’ Good Schools Guide 2024; recognises this ranks the co-educational boarding and day school above every other Scottish independent secondary school; acknowledges …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
18th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Pratis Barns
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates Pratis Barns on winning the Fife and Tayside Venues award at the Your Scottish Wedding Awards in November 2023; understands Pratis Barns is a luxury events venue which specialises in weddings with in-house service such catering headed by Chef Calum and onsite events manager Louise; recognises …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
14th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Lady Prue Penn
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Lady Prue Penn at the age of 97; understands that Lady Prue’s father was born in St. Andrews and that she spent time living in Carnbee, situated in the East Neuk of Fife; notes her impressive accomplishments working at …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th December 2023
Raising awareness of Rett syndrome
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises Rett Syndrome Awareness Month from 1 to 30 October; notes its importance for raising awareness of the rare genetic disorder as the second most common cause of severe disability in women and girls; commends the charitable organisation Rett UK, for their outstanding work in providing information, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2023
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In memory of Margaret Payne
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commemorates the life and achievements of Margaret Payne; acknowledges the huge contribution of £434,562 to the NHS, NHS Highlands, Highland Hospice and RNLI raised through her tremendous fundraising efforts; notes that Margaret raised this money by climbing her stairs 282 times over 73 days or 10 weeks, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Pedicabs and Hammersmith Bridge
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the closure of Hammersmith Bridge to motor traffic has disproportionately impacted older and less mobile people; acknowledges that the closure has had a negative impact on these groups' access to shops, health services, and public transport; recognises the temporary pedicab service that was put in place …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Scots Trad Music Awards 2023 original work of the year
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates Skipinnish for their song The Clearances Again winning original work of the year at the Scots Trad Music Awards; notes that the song was written in protest against plans by the Scottish Government to block fishing in 10 per cent of Scottish waters with the creation …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Scots Trad Music Awards 2023
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates all the nominees and winners in the Scots Trad Music Awards; recognises that 2023 marks the 20th year of the awards, having first been established in 2003; notes in particular that the Orkney Folk Festival was named event of the year, while long-time volunteer and committee …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Sail Training Shetland
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates Sail Training Shetland for earning the Sail Training Organisation of the Year Small Vessel prize from Sail Training International at its annual conference; recognises that the local charity has supported more than 500 young people since 2009; and expresses gratitude to all who have recruited and …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
EmilyTest Gender-Based Violence Charter Award to St Andrews
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That the House commends the University of St Andrews on becoming the first university in the UK to be granted the EmilyTest Gender-Based Violence Charter Award; understands that the University was presented with the award on 22 November by the charity’s founder and CEO Fiona Drouet MBE and Scottish Minister …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2023
Nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the delays in issuing of medals to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger and frustration; affirms the nation’s duty of care …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Radio Teleswitching Service
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the Radio Teleswitching Service’s (RTS) impending closure in March 2024; understands the importance of the service in optimising energy bills and supporting effective energy usage for almost one million consumers nationally; appreciates the challenges faced by suppliers in transitioning customers to new smart metre technology; further …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Paxlovid and clinically vulnerable patients
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to reject the request from NHS England to delay the roll-out of Covid antiviral treatment Paxlovid; further calls for the additional funds and resources necessary to be provided to NHS England to ensure this treatment reaches …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Ethnicity data collection for business owners
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House believes that entrepreneurs of all ethnic backgrounds should have equal access to finance; recognises the recommendation of the Office for National Statistics that the introduction of a national system of data collection on the ethnicity of business owners would be an important step in improving transparency and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2023
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
8th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2023
Community Land Trust Organisations
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the outstanding work done by the Community Land Trust Organisations and their invaluable role in creating affordable housing in perpetuity; notes their role in addressing the housing crisis, particularly in high cost housing areas such as Oxfordshire; congratulates Oxfordshire Community Land Trust on Crofts Court, its …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2023
Cost of court transcripts
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House believes that justice should be accessible and transparent; notes that the cost of court transcripts is a barrier to justice for many victims, most of whom do not attend trial; further notes that victims have been quoted up to £22,000 to obtain court transcripts; acknowledges that a …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2023
Reinstatement of the Access to Elected Office Fund
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House notes with regret the underrepresentation of disabled people in Parliament, whilst one in five members of the working-age population identify as disabled, just five MPs disclosed they identify as disabled at the 2019 General Election; believes it is important that disabled people are enabled to contribute to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2023
Sporting ambitions of children on dependent visas
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House notes that some people who are legally residing in the United Kingdom have children attached to their dependent visas who are extremely talented at sports; expresses extreme disappointment at the refusal of the Home Office to establish a route for these talented children on dependent visas to …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2023
Shared rural mobile coverage
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes that mobile signal in rural areas is significantly poorer than in urban areas; is concerned that 9 per cent of rural areas in the UK do not have access to a 4G signal; recognises that this has a detrimental impact on communities and businesses in rural …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2023
Changes to the Highway Code for vulnerable road users
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House appreciates the recent changes made to the Highway Code relating to protecting vulnerable road users; understands that new rules 212-215 help ensure that other road users treat these users with care; observes that these rules have been added specifically because the Highway Code previously lacked rules to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2023
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Paulette Hamilton (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House acknowledges that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that survival rates in the UK still lag behind much of the rest of Europe and the World; notes that pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect and that diagnosis takes too long with slow processes and multiple tests …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th November 2023
Lodge Hill Junction
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House celebrates the success of local campaigners in securing £17.3 million of funding for improvements to the Lodge Hill Junction, including new southbound sliproads, on the A34; notes the vital nature of this piece of local infrastructure in reducing traffic flow in the centre of Abingdon, supporting development …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th November 2023
Wee Chippy and the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That the House commends the Wee Chippy in Anstruther on winning its second national award this year; understands that the fish and chip shop in the East Neuk of North East Fife won the people’s choice prize at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards on Monday 13 November at an …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th November 2023
Dale Reid
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That the House expresses its condolences following the death of Dale Reid on 8 November in Townsville, Australia, at the age of sixty-four; understands that Ms Reid, who grew up in Ladybank in North East Fife, became a successful and celebrated golfer after taking up the sport at the age …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 21st November 2023
Donate IT digital device donation
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises the growing digital divide and the difficulties that this has in modern life from online banking to employment opportunities; congratulates Donate IT, a Somerset-based not-for-profit, that recently donated its one thousandth device to a local resident in digital need; further recognises the importance of such organisations …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2023
Council budgets and audits
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with concern the increase in the number of councils struggling to meet the costs of temporary accommodation, Special Educational Needs and Disability services and social care; recognises the importance of local councils’ services in providing essential support for vulnerable individuals and their families; notes with concern …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th November 2023
Ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House believes that only a two-state solution can deliver the security which both Palestinians and Israelis deserve; further believes that Hamas cannot be allowed to continue in charge of Gaza; condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel on 7 October 2023; deplores the violence in …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023
Islamophobia Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports Islamophobia Awareness Month, which is taking place this November; recognises the incredible contributions that British Muslims make to our country; acknowledges that anti-Muslim sentiment is far too prevalent in our society; notes with concern that the horrifying Israel-Gaza conflict has led to a rise in Islamophobia …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023
Multiple sclerosis and 10 years of PIP
Tabled by:
Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North)
That this House recognises the devastating impact of the Personal Independence (PIP) assessment process on people living with Multiple Sclerosis over the past decade; acknowledges the MS Society’s new survey of over 3,500 people with MS, which found that 2 in 3 people with MS said going through the PIP …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th October 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023
Humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House condemns the awful terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel on the 7th October; notes with utter dismay the scenes of violence in the weeks and days since; further notes with deep concern the devastating situation in Gaza which is on the verge of a humanitarian …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Alliance: 1
7th June 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2023
Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th October 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2023
Reopening of Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House recognises with great concern the pressure many households are due to face this winter as a result of high energy bills; notes that the Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding aimed to reached 900,000 households that do not have a direct relationship with their electricity supplier; regrets …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th October 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 19th October 2023
Cider industry
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises the value of small-scale cider makers and apple growers to employment, tourism, traditional craft practices, biodiversity and the broader rural economy; celebrates apple day; notes that the cider industry, including fruit cider, makes up 7 per cent of the alcohol market; is deeply concerned that the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th September 2023
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2023
Calling for a free and democratic Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing crackdown on peaceful protesters by the regime of Iran, which continues to execute dissidents with total impunity and which is also trying to export its reign of terror abroad, including by targeting dissidents living in Europe with terrorist attacks; condemns illegal …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th October 2022
Sarah Dyke signed this EDM on Thursday 7th September 2023
Cost of using vehicles for work
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the impact that the increase in fuel prices and motoring costs is having on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for carrying out their work duties, particularly those in the NHS, local government and social care; notes that the current mileage rates are …
115 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1