Chris Coghlan's 43 Early Day Motions
22nd April 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 24th 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 …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2025
Chris Coghlan 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 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st April 2025
Chris Coghlan 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 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th April 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Rural bus services

Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by rural communities in accessing reliable public transport, particularly in West Dorset constituency and the wider South West; notes with concern that many rural bus services remain sparse and irregular, making it difficult for elderly and disabled residents to travel to medical …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st March 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 7th 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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd April 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025

Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers

Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 48
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
24th March 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 27th 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 …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th March 2025
Chris Coghlan 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
10th March 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th 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
17th March 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 14th March 2025

Banking hubs

Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley)
That this House welcomes the return of in-person banking and cash services, with the opening of a banking hub in the market town of Dorking; notes that banking hubs offer important everyday banking transactions and a community banker for more specific or complex enquiries; acknowledges the contribution of Cash Access …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th March 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025

Mobile phone usage in schools

Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more important than ever; recognises the need to consider whether existing guidance on smartphone use in schools should be put on a legislative footing; acknowledges that such a measure aims to create an environment …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th March 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025

Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025

Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st January 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 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
26th February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025

West Bank

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
25th February 2025
Chris Coghlan 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
26th February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 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
24th February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th 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
7th January 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
5th February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025

EWS1 forms and market disruption

Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House expresses deep concern over the systemic failures of the EWS1 assessment process, which have left thousands of leaseholders in financial limbo; notes reports that Adam Kiziak, owner of Tri Fire Ltd, has been sanctioned for failing to hold adequate professional indemnity insurance, having undisclosed prohibitive exclusions, failing …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
5th February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 13th 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 …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Labour: 21
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
5th February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Friday 7th February 2025

US proposals for Gaza

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 64
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd February 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025

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

Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th January 2025
Chris Coghlan 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
14th January 2025
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 16th 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
2nd September 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 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
9th December 2024
Chris Coghlan 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 …
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
10th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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 …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 30
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
11th November 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024

Work of St John Ambulance

Tabled by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance volunteers across the country, training 250,000 members of the public in first aid every year, providing event first aid cover at 11,000 events and delivering 4,000 hours of emergency support to the NHS per month as the nation’s ambulance …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th November 2024
Chris Coghlan 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
30th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2024

Access to banking hubs

Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lost …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024

Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA

Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 50
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
7th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024

Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 40
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
14th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Thursday 24th 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
9th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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
8th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Value of grasslands

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges the value of nature-rich grasslands and the people who manage them, from meadows and pastures, to road verges and community grassland green spaces; and recognises that a strategic approach by Government is needed to make the most of this multifunctional national asset in order to support …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th October 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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
2nd September 2024
Chris Coghlan 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.
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
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Thames Water price rises

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses anger at Thames Water’s customers’ water bills increasing by an average 23% over the next five years; welcomes Ofwat’s decision to not allow Thames Water’s proposed price hike of £191 to go ahead wholescale; calls on Ofwat to go further and use its existing powers to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 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 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th July 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

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
17th July 2024
Chris Coghlan signed this EDM on Friday 19th 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
Chris Coghlan 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
Chris Coghlan 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