5th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Chinese Embassy
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses deep concern about the proposed construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with alarm the potential national security risks which would result from the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the grave concerns raised by pro-democracy Chinese …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
16th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Disturbance from small aircraft
Tabled by:
Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes with concern the growing number of complaints from residents regarding the persistent noise nuisance caused by small aircraft flying low over homes and gardens, often for recreational or training purposes; further notes the distress and disruption this causes to local communities, affecting quality of life and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Green Party: 1
18th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Democracy in Hong Kong
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes this country has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s interference in Hong Kong’s democracy, including through the 2020 National Security Law; further condemns the CCP’s efforts to intimidate Hong Kongers living abroad who are critical of the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
18th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Fracking moratorium and onshore fossil fuel exploration
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to the fracking moratorium, but expresses concern that current legislation defines hydraulic fracturing only by high fluid volume thresholds, excluding lower-volume techniques such as proppant squeeze which have previously caused seismic events, including at Preston New Road in Lancashire; notes that such …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 3
18th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th June 2025
Methanol poisoning, UK traveller safety and education in schools
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methanol poisoning, where industrial alcohol is unknowingly consumed in counterfeit or contaminated spirits; notes that methanol poisoning has occurred in countries including Indonesia, Laos, India, Brazil, Greece and within Europe; further notes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Thursday 19th June 2025
Impact of EU 90/180 day rule on UK citizens
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 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th June 2025
Support for farmers
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100m; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural economy, farming …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 16th June 2025
UK Government recognition of the state of Palestine
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution of 17-20 June 2025; welcomes the Prime Minister’s remarks that Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people; reaffirms the position of the House …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
3rd June 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Gaza (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House expresses its condemnation of the Israeli government's expansion of military activity in Gaza and declaration of 22 new settlements in the West Bank; denounces Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwillingness to comprehensively lift the devastating aid blockade; rejects as dangerous, insufficient and unworkable the operation of the Gaza Humanitarian …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
Overseas-qualified dentists
Tabled by:
Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds)
That this House notes that around 5,000 overseas-qualified dentists are currently waiting to sit the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) in order to practice dentistry in the UK; further notes that each application process costs individuals approximately £5,000; highlights the case of one South Cotswolds constituent who has been unable to …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025
Political parties at Pride
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems from a lack of trust in politicians and Government amongst many in the LGBTQ+ community; notes that many …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Green Party: 1
12th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Court transcript costs
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House believes that victims of crime should be able to access a transcript of court proceedings free of charge; notes that this would improve transparency throughout the criminal justice process; regrets the extortionate costs associated with court transcript fees, noting particular instances where victims were changed up to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Legal protection of the nurse job title
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that the job title of nurse is not currently a legally protected term, despite the high levels of public trust placed in the profession; further notes that, while the title of registered nurse is protected, the widespread and unregulated use of the term nurse …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Safe sleep standards in early years settings
Tabled by:
Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Electoral reform
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House believes there is urgent need for electoral reform for elections in England; further believes that the local and mayoral elections which took place across England on 1 May 2025 are the latest result to highlight the inadequacy of the current system, showing a record breaking fragmentation of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025
Gaza occupation proposals
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its outrage at proposals by the Israeli Government to indefinitely occupy Gaza; condemns the plans for the further forced displacement of Palestinians; affirms its belief that, if realised, these would constitute clear breaches of international law; notes with immense concern that these proposals will only make …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 58
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 10th May 2025
Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 2025
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House celebrates the Eastbourne Spring Water Festival 2025; recognises the need to reduce use of single-use plastics and the role of the Spring Water Festival as part of this effort; further recognises the need to improve local water quality for residents, visitors and our natural environment; encourages residents …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th April 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
29th April 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025
Challenges in the hair and beauty sector
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House is concerned by the challenges facing the hair and beauty industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the sector and structural issues within the VAT system, challenges to the employer model, and the lingering impact of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the year-round demand for these services and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th April 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025
Trans+ History Week
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House welcomes the second annual Trans+ History Week; notes the week held from 5 to 11 May 2025 will celebrate the millenia-old history and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people; highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Trans+ communities that includes high rates in hate crimes and …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st May 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025
Blockade of aid to Gaza
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 61
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd April 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Friday 2nd May 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 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
22nd April 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 22nd 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 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Independent: 1
26th March 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 7th 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 …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th February 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 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
26th February 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 10th 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 …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 62
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th March 2025
Josh Babarinde 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
4th March 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 4th March 2025
Cavendish School Outstanding Ofsted rating
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House congratulates Cavendish School in Eastbourne for achieving an 'Outstanding' grade in their Ofsted inspection of 2025; thanks Cavendish School staff, including Headteacher Mr Marchant, and governors for their hard work to secure this result; and recognises the commitment of Cavendish School’s pupils - and parents, guardians and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025
Open Doors 2025
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
5th February 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 24th 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 …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 47
Labour: 30
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Reform UK: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th February 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 24th 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 …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th February 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Hospital maintenance
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country; notes that the NHS maintenance backlog has reached £13.8bn; further notes that decaying and inadequate facilities threaten the safety of patients and staff; believes it is an outrage that overcrowded hospitals must close operating theatres …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 20th January 2025
Care for PANS and PANDAS
Tabled by:
Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
That this House is concerned about the severe impact the post-infectious neuropsychiatric disorders Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) have on children, young people and families across the UK; notes that the impact is exacerbated by low levels of awareness and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th January 2025
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Protecting children from sexual abuse
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 52
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th December 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Sage House Dementia Hub
Tabled by:
Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House recognises with gratitude the outstanding dedication and service provided by Sage House Dementia Hub in Tangmere; commends its bespoke, modern, and functional approach as a community hub that brings together local dementia support services under one roof; notes with concern the latest statistics showing that one in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th November 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024
Variety Disability Sports Awards
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House celebrates the Variety Disability Sports Awards 2024, which took place on 25 November 2024; congratulates each of the award winners and nominees for their achievements, whether that be as an athlete, coach or innovator; notes the importance of equal access to sport and physical activity for all; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 9th 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
11th November 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Friday 15th 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
10th October 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 10th November 2024
Contribution of animals to the Armed Forces
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that, alongside the extraordinary human contribution to the war effort in WWI and WWII, there was also an extraordinary animal effort, including the services of 8 million horses and countless mules that died in WWI, the services of 300,000 pigeons that served Britain in WWI and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 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
7th October 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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
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
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Tabled by:
Helena Dollimore (Labour (Co-op) - Hastings and Rye)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on its 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea; thanks all crew members who have risked their lives to save over 140,000 lives at sea; and pays tribute to all volunteers past and present who support this vital work.
54 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
Consumer water bills
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Josh Babarinde signed this EDM on Friday 19th 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
Josh Babarinde 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
Josh Babarinde 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