Victoria Collins - Early Day Motions

Victoria Collins's 68 Early Day Motions

8th April 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 8th April 2025

Flamstead Toad Patrol

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House acknowledges the unwavering dedication of the Flamstead Toad Patrol, a community-led initiative that guides common toads safely through hazardous areas during their annual journey to ancient breeding grounds; commends the volunteers who brave the cold, dark and wet conditions to protect this native species now facing decline; …

1 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1

26th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025

Treatment of Israeli hostages

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply moved by the release of hostages after being held in captivity for over 16 months by Hamas; notes with disgust the way in which hostages have been treated while in captivity and during their release, such as the way in which Eli Sharabi was cruelly …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

2nd April 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025

Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers

Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack …

54 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2

31st March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025

Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake

Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announcement of a £10 million package …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

2nd April 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Protecting children from data exploitation

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

5th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 27th March 2025

Children's Mental Health Week

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14; further notes that this year's theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, which …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 27th March 2025

Mental health in farming

Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1

25th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 27th March 2025

Homelessness

Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the Rough Sleeping Inquiry's findings, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following discharge from health care settings or prison; notes …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

27th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th March 2025

Snares

Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a …

56 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

30th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th March 2025

Maternity care in the UK

Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House notes the devastating toll of deaths and trauma in childbirth on families across the country; further notes that the Care Quality Commission investigation of over 100 maternity units found that 65% are not sufficiently safe; notes that maternity services are afflicted by low staff morale, burnout, absenteeism, …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

12th March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 17th March 2025

Future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund

Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House expresses deep concern over the future of the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF), which is set to expire on 31 March 2025; recognises the vital role the fund plays in providing essential mental health services to adopted children and those under special guardianship orders, supporting …

53 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 47
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

6th March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 17th March 2025

Mobile phone usage in schools

Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more important than ever; recognises the need to consider whether existing guidance on smartphone use in schools should be put on a legislative footing; acknowledges that such a measure aims to create an environment …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

10th March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th March 2025

Community pharmacies

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the perilous state of community pharmacies, which are struggling to survive across the country; recognises that pharmacies are at the heart of our communities, are an essential part of health and care services, and are relied upon by millions of people every day; further notes that …

60 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th March 2025

Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025

Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets …

53 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1

5th March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th March 2025

Rail fare increase

Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
That this House regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%; notes that this decision comes while cancellations, delays and overcrowding remain endemic; further notes that the hike will cost many commuters hundreds of pounds a year; further regrets that this decision follows years of rising transport costs …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1

27th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th March 2025

Social care day of action

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the unprecedented decision of social care providers to protest outside Parliament; believes this must be a wake-up call for the Government on the disastrous state of adult social care; echoes their plea to save the sector from total collapse; further notes that inadequate social care accounts …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1

7th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 6th March 2025

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also …

67 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1

3rd March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 6th March 2025

Shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy

Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), a vital medication relied upon by 61,000 people across the UK, including those with pancreatic cancer and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; notes with alarm that PERT shortages are predicted to continue until 2026, with no …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1

4th March 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025

Impact Assessments of changes to Official Development Assistance

Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the House of Commons Library all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government have made regarding the impact of the reduction of Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

27th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025

The Bereavement Journey programme

Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House celebrates that The Bereavement Journey community grief support programme, produced by AtaLoss, has doubled to running in 400 locations across the country since its relaunch last year; further celebrates 30 years since its start in original form; and commends the communities running the programme as they seek …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Conservative: 1

26th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025

West Bank

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires …

47 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 42
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1

2nd September 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

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 …

111 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Liberal Democrat: 39
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1

21st October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

Iraqi Women’s League and rights in Iraq

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law would undermine the constitutional sovereignty of law, replace a common national identity with religious jurisprudence on family law, and create a parallel legislative authority alongside Parliament through fatwas and rulings from religious endowments; further notes that new laws could …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1

30th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

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 …

47 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

13th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack …

79 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Labour: 21
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

25th November 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 13th February 2025

Replacement of Personal Independence Payments with a voucher system

Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the Minister for Work and Pensions' refusal to rule out proposals to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with a voucher system; notes that this proposal, originally put forward by the previous Conservative Government, would significantly reduce the autonomy of disabled claimants; recognises the …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1

10th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025

Female football boots

Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the growing participation of women and girls in football and the need for better accessibility to appropriate footwear; notes with concern that while female football boots can be purchased online from major retailers, there is often a very restricted range and a general absence from high …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

10th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025

Royal Mail's universal service obligation

Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House expresses its concern over Ofcom’s proposed changes to Royal Mail’s universal service obligation which would allow Royal Mail to alternate second-class deliveries, scrap second-class deliveries on Saturday and reduce delivery targets for first and second-class post; acknowledges the importance of a reliable Royal Mail service for rural …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1

10th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025

NHS targets

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House acknowledges the abject failure of the last Conservative Government to meet NHS targets; notes that this failure reflected devastating mismanagement which left hospitals crumbling, operations cancelled, pensioners treated on trolleys in corridors, and doctors and nurses at breaking point; further notes that our NHS was once the …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2025

England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who …

50 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Labour: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1

5th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2025

US proposals for Gaza

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the …

76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1

10th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 6th February 2025

75 years of the Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show, a variety show that has been running since 1949, making it the longest continuously running Gang Show in the world that celebrates the talent of the young people around the Harpenden and Wheathampstead area; notes the …

3 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

4th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025

LGBT+ History Month 2025

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2025; recognises that this year's theme is activism and social change, highlighting the contributions of LGBT+ people who helped advance society for all; notes that LGBT+ History Month can facilitate conversations around the continuing struggle for …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1

4th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025

National Apprenticeships Week 2025

Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th to the 14th February 2025; celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on the British economy; further welcomes any events in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2025; and encourages more businesses to consider the benefits of taking on apprentices within the …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1

14th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2025

Interstitial Lung Disease

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises the urgent need to improve the experience of people with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, a progressive and life-limiting lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK; acknowledges the impact of the disease on patients, their families, and caregivers, including significant physical, emotional, …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

3rd February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2025

World Cancer Day and Leukaemia UK’s Take Action, Save Lives report

Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1

29th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2025

Expanding airports

Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion)
That this House considers the Government’s support for the expansion of airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton is in direct contradiction to advice given by the statutory Climate Change Committee (CCC); further considers that airport expansion at this scale will make meeting the UK’s legally binding climate targets all but …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2

26th November 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

8th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 20th January 2025

Housing

Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association have reported a 10% increase in long term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; further notes that consenting to the development of thousands …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

7th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025

Conflict in the Middle East

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we have played our part in preventing escalation; expresses gratitude to our military personnel; calls on …

47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Green Party: 4

16th December 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025

The EU and the arms trade, human rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict

Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violations of human rights in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; reiterates the urgent need for all parties to adhere to international law and the principles of proportionality in the use of force; calls for the UK Government …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

8th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025

Protecting children from sexual abuse

Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from …

58 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

8th January 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2025

Afghan women and girls

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including extensive restrictions on speech, education, working, and unaccompanied travel or movement in the public sphere; notes that this is described by the United Nations special rapporteur as amounting to a gender …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

7th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024

Peace in the Middle East

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and …

63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1

29th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024

Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …

67 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 50
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1

5th November 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Release of Emily Damari

Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to …

52 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

11th November 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Social care workers and National Insurance

Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House notes that social care workers should be exempt from the National Insurance tax rise announced in the Autumn Budget 2024; welcomes the extra funding provided for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise, but notes that the vast majority …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

11th September 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024

Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council

Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and …

49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

7th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024

Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …

52 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2

10th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024

Hospice funding

Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1

14th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024

Veterans and the Winter Fuel Payment

Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the winter months approach, and have been made without a full impact assessment; further notes with concern that this approach fails …

41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3

14th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024

Private security and community policing

Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the decimation of community police forces across the UK; highlights that since 2020 the private security industry has grown by 73,000 people; further highlights security guards are not a substitute for an effective police force; urges the Government to assess the damage shoplifting and spending on …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1

21st October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024

Rural Crime Action Week 2024

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises Rural Crime Action Week which runs between 21 and 25 October 2024 to highlight the impact of rural crime on communities; is concerned by the NFU's 2024 Rural Crime Report which states that the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% across the UK in 2023; …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

17th October 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …

62 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

10th February 2025

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 16th October 2024

Blue Flag status for rivers

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House calls for a new Blue Flag status for rivers and chalk streams; notes that as globally rare and ecologically unique habitats, chalk streams are not only ripe contenders for the attribution of the status but fundamentally require the formal recognition for their survival, especially given the persistent …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

10th October 2024

Victoria Collins 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
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

22nd July 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024

Radiotherapy

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the value of radiotherapy as a key and lifesaving cancer treatment, necessary for around half of all cancer cures and as a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for patients; celebrates the invaluable contribution of the approximately 6,400-strong radiotherapy workforce who treat over 100,000 cancer patients in the …

55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th December 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th October 2024

50 years of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper, a charity which records local newspapers to bring local news to the visually impaired in the district; notes that the organisation was originally founded in 1974 by two local residents, Ray and Meg Bousfield; further …

4 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th December 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th October 2024

35th Anniversary of the AT Society

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Harpenden-based Ataxia-Telangiectasia society, a charity dedicated to supporting families with AT, a rare and complex genetic disorder, through diagnosis, treatment and the challenges of everyday living; notes that the organisation was originally founded in 1989 by Maureen Poupard, with the help …

2 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th December 2024

Victoria Collins signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th October 2024

20 years of the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival

Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House celebrates the 20th Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, founded by Peter Milson in 2002 as an event to bring the community together and get creative for the benefit of the general public; notes the commendable efforts of Paul McMahon, Clare Rudd, Janet Bowie and the team on the scarecrow …

2 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

29th July 2024