24th March 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 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 …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 62
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
6th May 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Better Jobs, Better Services campaign
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House notes that the Government has committed to oversee the biggest wave of insourcing for a generation; welcomes the RMT’s new Better Jobs, Better Services campaign, calling for an end to outsourcing of essential rail services such as cleaning, station staffing, catering, security, infrastructure and engineering across the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th May 2025
National Operating Department Practitioner Day
Tabled by:
Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge)
That this House recognises and celebrates National Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) Day on 14 May, which highlights the vital role ODPs play in the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in our hospitals and surgical theatres across the United Kingdom; commends the dedication, skill and professionalism of ODPs who …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th May 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th October 2024
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Friday 25th April 2025
Low level letter boxes and back injuries
Tabled by:
Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)
That this House notes that low level letter boxes cause back injuries to postmen and women each year, force postal staff to stoop to ground level whilst carrying mail items and thus can cause back strain; further notes that low level letter boxes also present an increased risk of dog …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th April 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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 …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th January 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Snares
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Labour: 23
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th March 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan 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
5th February 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Thursday 6th March 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 …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Labour: 29
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
25th February 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025
Western Gateway Rail Deal
Tabled by:
Catherine Fookes (Labour - Monmouthshire)
That this House notes the publication of the Western Gateway Rail Deal, which sets out ways to capitalise on new funding to connect an extra 248,000 people to a new local train station across South Wales and Western England, including five new Burns Stations, which if delivered, could add £17bn …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2025
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025
British Science Week
Tabled by:
George Freeman (Conservative - Mid Norfolk)
That this House marks British Science Week - a ten-day celebration of science, research and innovation – featuring thousands of events and activities across the UK for people of all ages; commends the efforts of the British Science Association to inspire and enable schools, community groups, cultural organisations, research institutions …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
9th December 2024
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Monday 3rd February 2025
Institutes of Technology
Tabled by:
Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North)
That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wide array of STEM fields; and notes that they play a vital role in addressing industry skills gaps by responding to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th December 2024
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025
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 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
21st October 2024
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 13
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
24th July 2024
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Contribution of lidos
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House celebrates the contribution to our country’s health, wellbeing and heritage made by lidos; notes with concern the significant financial challenges being faced by the sector, principally due to energy costs but also as a result of ongoing maintenance to heritage assets and required capital investment; notes that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 5
Green Party: 1
6th November 2024
Sadik Al-Hassan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Abuse of anabolic steroids
Tabled by:
Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North)
That this House notes with concern the alarming rise in steroid abuse across the United Kingdom; recognises that an increasing number of individuals are resorting to the misuse of these substances in pursuit of physical enhancement, often without medical necessity and with little regard for the associated health risks; further …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1