Vikki Slade's 61 Early Day Motions
3rd December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024

Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services

Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
16th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024

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 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell

Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House congratulates comedian Chris McCausland for his outstanding victory as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, alongside his dance partner Dianne Buswell; commends McCausland for his determination and warmth, which endeared him to millions of viewers, with more than 8 million watching the final; acknowledges that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024

Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Residence-based voting rights

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit and contributes to society should have the right to vote in local and parliamentary elections; regrets …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Review into breast cancer screening

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
9th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Domestic Abuse Offences

Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Registration scheme for short-term lets and local communities

Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House recognises that, while short-term lets bring economic benefits and opportunities for tourism, they must be balanced with the need to maintain the integrity of local communities, particularly in coastal, rural, and tourist hotspot areas such as Devon; highlights the increasing pressure on local housing markets, where absentee …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd December 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Bath Young Carers

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir on the release of their single Love is Enough; wishes them luck in the race for this year’s Christmas number one; recognises the talent and hard work of the six current and former young carers who wrote the single; highlights the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Assistance and access for disabled people at railway stations

Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is gravely concerned by the challenges disabled people face in getting support at railway stations, particularly in rural constituencies such as Yeovil; expresses alarm at the absence of available assistance staff in stations such as Yeovil Penn Mill; notes with concern that only one in four train …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Potential closure of post offices

Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th November 2024

Emergency response to Storm Bert in the South West

Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House notes the bravery of the UK's Emergency Services in response to Storm Bert, which included more than four hundred water incidents that have taken place in Devon and Somerset alone over this past weekend; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; and believes that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Triple negative breast cancer

Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises the significant impact of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which accounts for around 15% of breast cancer diagnosis but up to 40% of all breast cancer deaths in England; acknowledges that TNBC disproportionately affects people under the age of 40, for whom a diagnosis and treatment …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Carers Rights Day 2024

Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this house recognises the importance of carers in the UK, in the light of Carers Rights Day; in addition acknowledges the poor working conditions and low pay that carers struggle with; highlights the value of carers to societies across the UK; notes that while the recent budget has added …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Bus fare cap hike

Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
18th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Puppy smuggling bill

Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Family visas

Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s decision to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas to £29,000; acknowledges that this threshold unfairly separates families, particularly impacting low-income households and those in regions with lower average wages; recognises that a number of announcements on changes to the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Children's Grief Awareness Week 2024

Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises Children’s Grief Awareness Week, taking place between 18 and 24 November 2024; notes that this year’s theme is building hope, which includes a focus on building resilience in young people and offering strategies and tools to support them with their bereavement; further notes this year’s policy …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to Environmental Land Management schemes, increases in input costs, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024

Use of swift bricks

Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the dramatic decline in swift populations across the country; recognises that swift bricks are a sensible, low-cost solution to support the reintroduction of swift nesting sites in areas where they have been lost; further notes that swift bricks can be easily implemented into different …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Infant head measurements

Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House believes in the urgent need for regularly measuring each infant's head circumference to effectively identify early signs of hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain; notes that hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children, with an estimated 1 in 770 babies diagnosed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Contribution of animals to the Armed Forces

Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that, alongside the extraordinary human contribution to the war effort in WWI and WWII, there was also an extraordinary animal effort, including the services of 8 million horses and countless mules that died in WWI, the services of 300,000 pigeons that served Britain in WWI and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024

Occupational Therapy Week 2024

Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2024; celebrates the invaluable role of occupational therapists across the UK in delivering holistic, person-centred care to improve health outcomes, promote independent living, and reduce pressures on NHS and social care services; acknowledges the vital contributions of occupational therapists working across diverse settings …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th November 2024
Vikki Slade 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
29th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 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 …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 42
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
5th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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 …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th November 2024

Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the essential role of family-run farms in sustaining rural communities, particularly in areas like West Dorset, and providing high-quality food for the nation; notes that the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief from April 2026, with only the first £1 million of …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th November 2024

OVO Energy monthly fees for paper format bills

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with concern OVO Energy’s intention to introduce monthly fees for customers that receive their bills in paper format from December; believes that such a fee is counterproductive as families continue to struggle with high energy costs, particularly in the run-up to winter; further notes that such …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2024

UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 28
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
17th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 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 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024

360 years of the Royal Marines in the South West

Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on their 360th anniversary; recognises their contribution to the rich maritime heritage of the entire South West region, including at RM Chivenor, RM Stonehouse, RM Norton Manor, and CTCRM Lympstone among others; acknowledges the essential role that the Royal Marines have …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
10th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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
14th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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
16th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
9th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024

World Mental Health Day and rural communities

Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises World Mental Health Day; is concerned about the mental wellbeing of the nation’s agricultural and rural communities; is worried by the findings of RABI’s Big Farming Survey that revealed 36% of respondents had mental wellbeing scores sufficiently low enough to cause concern; is aware that farmers …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024

World Homelessness Day 2024

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024

Business relief for pubs

Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House recognises the crucial role that pubs play in Eastleigh, as social hubs, cultural landmarks, and significant contributors to the local economy; notes with concern the growing number of nationwide pub closures, with 749 pub businesses entering insolvency in 2023; further notes that the current business rates system …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024

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 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 42
Green Party: 4
7th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 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
7th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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
7th October 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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 …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
11th September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 11th September 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: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium

Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the welfare of 15 Gentoo penguins currently being kept in a windowless basement at the London Sea Life Aquarium; notes that these penguins, native to the Antarctic Circle, are confined to a pitifully small enclosure with only six to seven feet of water …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

King’s Award for Voluntary Service, HealthBus Trust

Tabled by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East)
That this House congratulates HealthBus Trust on its receipt of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service; thanks everyone involved in charity for caring for people experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth; recognises its innovations to remove barriers and tackle health inequalities with a mobile GP-led service and key clinical roles; and acknowledges …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024

Jools' Law petition

Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House notes the 126,033 signatures on the petition for Jools’ Law, relating to parental rights of access to children's social media accounts; further notes that current legislation lags behind the progress of social media, leading to concern for many parents seeking protection of their children; notes that the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024

Period product scheme for schools and colleges (No. 2)

Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and pupils and students who menstruate, or may later start menstruating, who …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Voter identification

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
2nd September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd 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
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2024

High streets

Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House welcomes the new report by the Federation of Small Businesses entitled The Future of the High Street; recognises that local communities and local businesses working together on the high street lies at the heart of economic prosperity; and acknowledges that, from local business support to specialised funds, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2024

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 hon. Member from their last place of residence in the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Period product scheme for schools and colleges

Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and young women with the knowledge that this scheme won’t be removed …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Withdrawal of the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
23rd July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 2024

UK arms exports to Israel

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2024

Zero carbon homes

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
19th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd July 2024

Tall ship Tenacious

Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House celebrates the legacy of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) in providing life-changing opportunities for over 55,000 people who have sailed with JST tall ships, which were purpose-built with initial funding from the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II fund, with the aim of integrating able-bodied and disabled people …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

Consumer water bills

Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

Peace in Israel and Gaza

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024

State pension age and 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 67
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Vikki Slade signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th July 2024

Dental provision in the South West of England

Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House notes with concern the lack of NHS dentist provision in South West England; is shocked to learn that parents are often being told to take their children to private dentists in order to get a basic check-up; is concerned that over 100,000 children aged between 6 and …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1