7th January 2026
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th January 2026
Hunger strike by pro-Palestinian activists
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to engage urgently with the legal representatives of the pro-Palestinian activists who are on hunger strike in UK prisons; notes that, although some have paused their hunger strike, Heba Muraisi, aged 31 is on day 66 of her hunger …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Your Party: 1
12th January 2026
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th January 2026
30th anniversary of first international services from Ashford International
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
This House celebrates that January 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of international rail services calling at Ashford International station for the first time; notes that for nearly a quarter of a century daily services operated between the station and continental Europe; further notes that the station was developed as an …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th May 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026
Restructure of local government debt
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House expresses deeps concern that local government net debt across UK has doubled since 2010 and is spiralling out of control; notes a funding gap of £6.4 billion forming in the day-to-day council budgets in 2024-25 in comparison to 2019-20 budgets; acknowledges that councils will be confronted with …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025
Crawley Unity Event
Tabled by:
Peter Lamb (Labour - Crawley)
That this House celebrates the success of Crawley's second annual Unity Event; notes the event's purpose to bring the community together through music, song, and dance, promoting unity and understanding in the face of social division; recognises that events like this are crucial for fostering a sense of shared community …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 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
9th July 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Monday 14th July 2025
Government policy on the Hillsborough Law
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes the Prime Minister’s promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law to Parliament before the 36th anniversary of the disaster on 15 April 2025; deeply regrets that this commitment was not met and that the Government has yet to table the legislation; expresses grave concern at reports that …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Liberal Democrat: 23
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Your Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th February 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th June 2025
Injury on Duty Award Scheme
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 47
Labour: 36
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Reform UK: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st May 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st May 2025
Impact of No Recourse to Public Funds on child poverty
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House recognises the urgent need for child poverty measures to include all children living in the UK, regardless of immigration status; notes with concern that an estimated 1.5 million children in families with migrant parents live in poverty, accounting for more than a third of the total number …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th May 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th May 2025
Cross-Channel train services for Kent and London
Tabled by:
Tristan Osborne (Labour - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House calls on the Government to support the return of cross-Channel train services to the Kent stations of Ashford and Ebbsfleet, which were suspended during the pandemic; and believes that the reinstatement could bring a direct economic benefit of £281 million to Kent, with a larger impact including …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th April 2025
Tony Vaughan signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme
Tabled by:
Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
That this House is deeply concerned regarding the impact of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) scandal; notes that, in the Autumn Budget, the Government released equivalent funds from the Miners’ Pension Scheme (MPS), but this welcome move to improve former miners’ pensions was not extended to the BCSSS; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1