2nd December 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th December 2024
30th anniversary of Bexley Deaf Centre
Tabled by:
Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford)
That this House congratulates Bexley Deaf Centre on its 30th anniversary of being recognised as a charity and celebrates the opening of a new Deaf Centre in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath earlier this year; notes that Bexley Deaf Centre was originally commissioned by the local authority to help people maintain their …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Institutes of Technology
Tabled by:
Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North)
That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wide array of STEM fields; and notes that they play a vital role in addressing industry skills gaps by responding to the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
29th November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period
Tabled by:
Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th November 2024
Rory McIlroy, DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai
Tabled by:
Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on his outstanding victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai; recognises this achievement as his third DP World Tour Championship title and his sixth Race to Dubai triumph, equalling the record set by Seve Ballesteros; acknowledges the dedication and resilience demonstrated by …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024
Violence against women and girls
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication shortages
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage and intermittent availability of ADHD medications such as concerta XL; notes the symptoms those with ADHD exhibit, such as difficulty focusing and acting without thinking, as well as the impacts of these on the daily functioning of individuals; further notes the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024
100th anniversary of Kingswear Castle paddle steamer
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Kingswear Castle paddle steamer, Britain’s remaining coal-fired river paddle steamer; notes the vessel's rich history, having been originally built in 1924 for service on the River Dart, and later playing a vital role in both World War II as a minesweeper …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Support for community energy initiatives
Tabled by:
Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House commends the efforts of community energy enterprises across the UK, particularly recognising the work of the Heart of England Community Energy (HECE), which operates one of the country’s largest community-owned solar farms, located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, which has been generating clean electricity to power thousands of homes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024
30 years of the National Lottery
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 30th birthday of the National Lottery, who have supported fantastic causes as a way to bring positive change right across the UK; notes that the first draw was held in 1994 and that the National Lottery have raised over £49 billion and awarded over 690,000 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
11th November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Work of St John Ambulance
Tabled by:
Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance volunteers across the country, training 250,000 members of the public in first aid every year, providing event first aid cover at 11,000 events and delivering 4,000 hours of emergency support to the NHS per month as the nation’s ambulance …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th November 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024
World Diabetes Day 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates World Diabetes Day 2024, marked on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922; notes the theme for 2024 is Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps to raise awareness and improve the lives of people suffering with Diabetes; highlights …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
Access to banking hubs
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lost …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
75th anniversary of NATO
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House marks the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (in 1949; recognises NATO as the cornerstone of global security and of the collective defence of democracy, liberty and the rule of law; reaffirms its unshakeable commitment to the alliance in an increasingly volatile world; and calls on …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
360th anniversary of the Royal Marines
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting force; thanks all Royal Marines officers, commandos and reservists who have risked their lives to defend our values; and pays …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th October 2024
75th anniversary of Mill Hill Synagogue
Tabled by:
David Pinto-Duschinsky (Labour - Hendon)
That this House congratulates Mill Hill Synagogue on its 75th anniversary; recognises the essential role it has played in building a thriving and vibrant Jewish community in Mill Hill; applauds the impact it has had on Jewish life and learning; commends the immense contribution it makes to the local area; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024
15th anniversary of the repair café movement
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the 15th anniversary of the repair café movement on 19 October; values the work done by the 3000 repair cafés globally, including the Castle Cary repair café that has repaired over 170 domestic items since its launch in July 2023, saving half a tonne of potential …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Celebrating the life of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance; recognises that with the passing of each Holocaust survivor, it feels as though another thread …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
14th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
World Food Day
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House marks World Food Day, a UN designated-day celebrated on 16 October every year; notes the approximately 733 million people facing hunger in the world; further notes that everyone should have the right to adequate food; acknowledges the role of farmers and rural communities in producing food to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024
NHS Parliamentary Awards
Tabled by:
Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
4th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th October 2024
75th anniversary of the Cheltenham Literature Festival
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Cheltenham Literature Festival; recognises its role as a leading cultural event; and commends its schools programme, which engages 23,000 pupils annually in reading for pleasure, proven to be a key indicator of a child's future success.
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th October 2024
20th anniversary of Parkrun
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Parkrun, which was founded in 2004 in Bushy Park, London, and now operates in 20 countries with millions of participants worldwide, encouraging physical activity, community spirit, and inclusivity, providing free, weekly, timed 5k events that are accessible to all regardless of age, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
9th September 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place each year on 10 September; pays tribute to all the organisations across the world who are working together to raise awareness to prevent suicide and support those who are struggling to cope; is concerned that in Britain in 2023 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Gambling regulations
Tabled by:
Beccy Cooper (Labour - Worthing West)
That this House notes with concern that the most recent regulations on gambling are from the Gambling Act 2005; considers the need for further affordability checks, levies and advertising limits following the rise of online gambling since 2005; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to implement the recommendations …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Bullying in parish and town councils
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House believes that local parish and town councils play a vital role in our democracy and are central to community life in many parts of our country; expresses its concern that in some councils there are significant issues of bullying, with poor behaviour from councillors towards their fellow …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
10th September 2024
Tristan Osborne signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
50th anniversary of the Federation of Small Businesses
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House congratulates the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), formerly known as the National Federation of Self Employed (NFSE) on its 50th birthday; remembers that in 1974, one small business owner, Captain Norman Small, wrote to the press to begin a small business movement; recalls that Small invited small …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1