13th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Three promotion places from the National League
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House recognises the importance of the pyramid system in English football; welcomes efforts to distribute revenue more fairly across the system, and acknowledges the vital role of the 72 National League clubs as the top tier of non-League football in England; applauds the National League’s adoption of the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
LED headlights
Tabled by:
Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House notes with concern the growing number of reports and studies from organisations including the RAC indicating that excessive brightness and improper alignment of some LED headlights can cause discomfort, temporary blindness, and pose safety risks to other road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians; is concerned about …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
National League restructuring
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the decision of Torquay United FC, alongside all 72 National League clubs, to vote unanimously in favour of introducing a third promotion place from the National League into League Two; recognises that this change would bring the promotion structure in line with that between League Two …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
NHS parking charges
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patients and their …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 32
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Sentencing Guidelines and pre-sentence reports
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that everyone should be treated equally under the law; further recognises the vital role pre-sentence reports (PSRs) play in providing courts with the information they need to make informed sentencing decisions that keep our communities safe while aiming to rehabilitate offenders; believes that the equal application …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Independent: 1
8th April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Retirement of GPs and national GP strategy
Tabled by:
Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead)
That this House congratulates Dr Simon Johnson-Ferguson and Dr Helen Johnson-Ferguson, of Bampton Surgery in Tiverton and Minehead, for the decades of service they have given as GPs to the people of Bampton and its environs and the NHS; wishes them both a happy, if early, retirement; notes however with …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signed in 1950, which has been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe and continues to evolve to meet modern human rights challenges; recognises and celebrates the Convention’s role in protecting the rights and fundamental …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 1
8th April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Public libraries
Tabled by:
Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House congratulates the regional winners of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, including Braunton Library in North Devon, winner of South West England's Library of the Year; recognises the important contribution libraries make to advancing reading and literacy skills among both children and adults, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence industry, providing innovation, flexibility and high-quality jobs across the country; notes with concern the longstanding inefficiencies in the Ministry of Defence’s procurement system, including delays, overspends and inflexible processes that restrict SME participation; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Disability hate crime
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Radiotherapy (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
This House acknowledges the urgent need for a bold and comprehensive National Cancer Plan to reduce cancer waiting times from point of referral; recognises that radiotherapy is a lifesaving, highly advanced, and cost-effective treatment needed in half of all cancer cures and by one in four people in the UK …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 9th April 2025
Future of children’s palliative care
Tabled by:
Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
3rd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025
International Day for Mine Awareness
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025
International Day of the Midwife
Tabled by:
Simon Opher (Labour - Stroud)
That this House recognises the International Day of the Midwife, on 5 May, along with its theme for 2025, ‘Midwives: critical in every crisis’; expresses its support for midwives in the United Kingdom and around the world for the vital contribution they make in providing care and support to women …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025
Abduction of Ukrainian children
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd 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 …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
25th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Bangladesh Independence Day
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House celebrates the 54th anniversary of the independence of Bangladesh; recognises the events of the Liberation War as a reminder of the importance of the right to self-determination and freedom; commemorates all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of Bangladesh; remembers the victims of …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
31st March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd April 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Libraries in state primary schools
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House welcomes the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Random House’s Libraries for Primaries campaign; is concerned that research shows that one in seven state primary schools in the UK do not have a library or dedicated library space; understands that children in disadvantaged areas are disproportionately affected by …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 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 …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
11th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that March is Prostate Cancer awareness month; highlights that prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in England, with a massive 25% increase in cases between 2019 and 2023 and a further 1,100 men being diagnosed each year in Northern Ireland; underlines the importance of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th 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 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 48
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Wellbeing benefits of outdoor education to young people
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor learning for children and young people; urges the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the value of those benefits; notes that more time learning outdoors provides an opportunity for children to learn skills and characteristics to cope with many …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Chronic urinary tract infections and women's health
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the urgent need for improved care and support for those suffering from chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), a debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life; notes with concern the lack of awareness, research, and effective treatment options available to patients; acknowledges that women's health as …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Support for young disabled people after education
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House acknowledges the findings in the National Star and the Together Trust’s report entitled What Comes After Education; recognises the report’s key findings, including that young people do not feel listened to, feel worried about leaving education, need access to meaningful activities, want to choose where they live …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Support for the World Health Organization
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House affirms its support for the World Health Organization (WHO); believes that President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the WHO via an executive order is irresponsible and dangerous; recognises that in an interconnected world, global health security and national health security are closely connected; further recognises that multilateral …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Emergency care
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 41
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
24th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Access to football pitches for women and girls
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses concern over ongoing inequalities in access to quality training facilities for women’s and girls’ football; notes that women's and girls’ teams are often allocated pitches in worse locations and poorer conditions than their male counterparts; further notes reports from local clubs that training slots for women's …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 20th March 2025
Newcastle United FC's footballing achievement
Tabled by:
Chi Onwurah (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West)
That this House recognises Newcastle United Football Club’s achievement in winning their first domestic trophy in 70 years; commends the performance of the players, the contribution of manager Eddie Howe and his team, the passion and patience of the fans; and notes the lasting positive impact winning the Carabou Cup …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 13th March 2025
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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th March 2025
Content warnings for infant mortality
Tabled by:
Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House notes with concern the lack of content warnings in film and television broadcasting relating to infant mortality; recognises that adequate trigger warnings exist in other fields including violent scenes, sexual assault, drug and alcohol use, tobacco products, foul language, yet a subject as distressing as infant mortality …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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
24th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Wellbeing of home educated children
Tabled by:
Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House recognises that for many children and their families, personalised home education is the best choice, and therefore affirms the rights of parents to choose home education where it is in their child’s best interest; notes that, in and of itself, home education does not present a safeguarding …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th 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 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Fibrenest and Persimmon homes
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House expresses concern over the lack of broadband competition in many Persimmon homes estates, where residents are limited to the use of Fibrenest, a broadband provider which is owned entirely by the Persimmon Homes group; highlights that this practice prevents Persimmon homeowners from easily accessing alternative broadband providers …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, created by Ovarian Cancer Action in 2005; highlights that only three-in-ten women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live beyond ten years and that 7,500 women in the UK sadly receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis each year; underlines …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
4th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th 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
5th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th 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 …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
7th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Convoy of Hope partnership for Ukraine
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House congratulates the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), Mighty Convoy (MC) and the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU) on the launch of their new partnership campaign Convoy of Hope to provide vehicles and medical supplies to Ukraine; notes that they have already together raised over …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
5th March 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 6th March 2025
Ending the sale of tickets to captive orca and dolphin shows
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House believes that travel companies should stop selling tickets to shows featuring captive orcas and dolphins; notes with concern that despite mounting evidence of the harm caused to these animals in captivity, over 3,600 cetaceans worldwide remain confined for human entertainment; recognises that captivity severely restricts cetaceans’ natural …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
26th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025
Changes to Overseas Development Assistance
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th 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 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
5th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Injury on Duty Award Scheme
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Labour: 20
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Regional Inequalities in energy pricing
Tabled by:
Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire)
That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
25th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 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 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Citizenship for refugees
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the new Home Office guidance issued this month, which states that anyone who enters the UK irregularly will be refused naturalisation, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK; further notes that this policy could permanently bar many refugees from becoming British …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Supporting British farmers
Tabled by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the vital contribution of British farmers to food security, environmental protection, and rural communities; notes with great concern that 30% of farms failed to make profit in 2023/24 and the UK has seen a 5.8% decline in dairy producers; acknowledges farmers are being forced to diversify …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide charity
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the important work done by the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide; notes that for every person who dies by suicide, there are up to 135 people who are impacted by the death; further notes Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide's aim to set up groups across …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Increases in rail fares
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House deeply regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%, at a time when performance on the rail network continues to decline; notes with concern that this increase fails to incentivise train use, undermining efforts to promote public transport as an affordable and sustainable alternative; expresses …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
UAE imprisonment of Ryan Cornelius
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes with concern that Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates, notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that he has been arbitrarily detained, and notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that Mr Cornelius should be immediately released and provided with …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Prostate cancer screening and men's health support
Tabled by:
Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House acknowledges the vital work of the South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group in raising awareness of prostate cancer and supporting those affected; recognises the urgent need for a National Prostate Cancer Screening Programme to improve early detection and save lives; calls for enhanced GP training on PSA …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
12th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Leasehold reform
Tabled by:
Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since the reforms David Lloyd George laid down in the People's Budget 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Military sexual trauma
Tabled by:
Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House notes that military sexual trauma refers to rape, sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service; further notes that it is distinct owing to the self-contained nature of military life, the unique pressures of military training environments and operational theatres, professional and social hierarchical structures and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 27th 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
19th July 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025
Contribution of universities to regional space clusters
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House celebrates Space Exploration Day on 20 July, commemorating the first crewed mission to the moon and moon landing, which took place on July 20, 1969; notes that the UK space industry generates £17.5 billion for the economy and provides 50,000 highly skilled jobs across the country including …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025
Status of Scotch Whisky
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the English Whisky Guild’s application to obtain Geographical Indication status; acknowledges that the application includes a different definition of Single Malt; notes that the current definition of Single Malt Whisky denotes the production at a single distillery using a single variety of malted barley grain; further …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 3rd February 2025
Royal Horticultural Society and A3/M25 roadworks
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to horticultural education and research at Wisley Gardens in Guildford; further recognises the important contribution the garden makes in terms of community engagement and events, leisure and health and wellbeing; notes with concern the current £6 million …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st January 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Benefits of outdoor education to children’s wellbeing
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor education to children’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing; calls on the Secretary of State for Education to undertake a review into these benefits within six months of the passing of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill; further urges the Secretary of State to …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
21st January 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
CAMRA Pub of the Year award 2024 for The Bailey Head
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House congratulates the staff of The Bailey Head pub in Oswestry on their outstanding achievement of winning the prestigious CAMRA 2024 Pub of the Year competition; recognises the challenges faced by pubs in recent years due to economic pressures and changing social habits; expresses hope that this well-deserved …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th January 2025
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2025
Female football cards and consumer products
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House acknowledges the significant progress made in women's football and the increased visibility of female players at both national and grassroots levels; notes with concern the lack of availability of birthday and greeting cards celebrating female footballers; believes that the underrepresentation of female athletes in such products undermines …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
16th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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 …
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
17th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024
Democratic violations and violence in Georgia
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the escalating violence and democratic backsliding in Georgia, including the disproportionate use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition figures; expresses concern at the arbitrary detentions of civilians, suppression of peaceful assembly, and anti-democratic actions; notes with concern the Georgian Government’s disregard …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024
Reform of electoral law
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
9th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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 …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
9th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024
Apprenticeships in the trades industry
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
18th December 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Independent: 3
12th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024
Democracy and human rights in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Myanmar military; recognises the urgent need to restore democracy and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar; acknowledges the pivotal role of the UK as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024
Peace, democracy and accountability in Syria
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House welcomes the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as a turning point for the country and the wider Middle East; acknowledges the immense suffering endured by the Syrian people under a dictator who employed chemical weapons, waged brutal campaigns against civilians, and suppressed calls for …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th December 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 9th December 2024
McLaren Racing Formula 1 Constructors' Championship
Tabled by:
Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House congratulates McLaren Racing on winning the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship with a thrilling victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; recognises the outstanding talent of the entire McLaren team; celebrates the world-class automotive manufacturing in Woking, which spurred them to victory; acknowledges the global reputation of British …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd 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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
National Insurance contributions rise exemption for childcare providers
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes that the increase to the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher childcare fees for families, along with probable closures of early years and childcare settings; further notes that early years and childcare provision has faced years of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Reducing the age for bowel cancer screening offered on the NHS
Tabled by:
Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead)
That this House recognises the hard work of Stephen Rippington, who whilst battling against bowel cancer, was active in raising awareness for the disease both within his local area and online, and his wife Jessica who has raised over £10,000 for bowel cancer research; notes that 1 in 4 diagnoses …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 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 …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024
New University of Surrey United Nations CIFAL Centre
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House congratulates the University of Surrey, Guildford, on the opening on 25 November 2024 of their new CIFAL International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders, in partnership with the United Nations; commends its aim of capacity-building, facilitating knowledge sharing between civil society organisation representatives, public servants, decision-makers and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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 …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 29
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
18th November 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th 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 …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 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 …
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
7th October 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 10th 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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 59
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
7th October 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 10th 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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Green Party: 4
9th October 2024
Will Forster 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
Will Forster 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: 9
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
7th October 2024
Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
2nd September 2024
82 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 71
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th July 2024
Will Forster 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 …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Independent: 6
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Will Forster 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 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 59
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Will Forster 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