Early Day Motion
Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland
(46 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls the 1952 Churchill–Truman Communiqué, …
Early Day Motion
Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production
(39 Signatures)
17 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House supports the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), prohibiting all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions; recognises the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions; expresses grave alarm at the way in which these munitions contribute to large civilian death tolls; further recognises the enduring socio-economic challenges which …
Early Day Motion
UK access to the EU SAFE defence fund
(27 Signatures)
18 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House notes the fast-approaching deadline of 30 November 2025 for the UK to secure access to the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund; further notes that participation would allow UK defence companies to bid for contracts supported by up to €150 billion of EU-backed loans, …
Early Day Motion
Royal Academy summer exhibition
(7 Signatures)
8 Jul 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House congratulates eight year old Emie Sion, a pupil at Western Road School in Lewes, whose artwork Three Mythical Creatures was selected out of 23,000 entries to appear at the prestigious Royal Academy’s Young Artists’ Summer Show; notes that Emie’s pyrography piece showcases both her creativity and the …
Early Day Motion
Impact of EU 90/180 day rule on UK citizens
(58 Signatures)
10 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House is deeply concerned about the damaging impact of the EU’s 90-day limit within a 180-day period on British touring artists, professional drivers, and tourists; notes that current rules severely restrict the mobility and economic opportunities of musicians, performers, lorry and coach drivers, and British travellers who depend …
Early Day Motion
Progress in UK-EU relations
(37 Signatures)
21 May 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House welcomes the steps taken at the recent reset Summit to improve UK-EU relations and move beyond the instability and confusion of recent years; recognises the potential for cooperation in areas such as science, defence and food trade to bring tangible benefits to people and businesses across the …
Early Day Motion
UK-EU Summit
(40 Signatures)
12 May 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House recognises the benefits of a comprehensive Youth Mobility Scheme between the UK and the European Union; urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious approach to negotiations, acknowledging that such a scheme would enhance cultural exchange, expand opportunities for our young people and boost our economy; calls …
Early Day Motion
UK role in peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina
(23 Signatures)
8 May 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House notes with deep concern the ongoing threats to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the actions of Milorad Dodik in rejecting the authority of the international peace envoy and undermining the Dayton Agreement; recalls the consistent warnings of the late Lord Ashdown, former High Representative …
Early Day Motion
Lewes FC Women's Sussex Challenge Cup win
(5 Signatures)
1 May 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House congratulates Lewes FC Women on winning the Sussex Challenge Cup final against Brighton Academy on 29 April 2025; notes their victory came through penalty heroics after a closely fought match; recognises their achievement in preparing for this final just one day after a 7-0 league victory; and …
Early Day Motion
Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia
(48 Signatures)
23 Apr 2025
Tabled by:
James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at …