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Early Day Motion
Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide (42 Signatures)
19 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable …
Early Day Motion
Police front counter closures (14 Signatures)
1 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House commends the brilliant service our local police officers provide; recognises the importance of police front counters to victims of crime; notes that closing nearly half of London’s counters will decrease the accessibility of officers to communities; understands that these cuts will disproportionately impact elderly and disabled people; …
Early Day Motion
Court transcript costs (32 Signatures)
12 May 2025
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 …
Early Day Motion
Electoral reform (48 Signatures)
7 May 2025
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 …
Early Day Motion
Parks Police (8 Signatures)
17 Jan 2025
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the excellent work that the Parks Police undertakes to minimise levels of crime in parks across London; notes the important role they play in tackling anti-social behaviour in open spaces; acknowledges their expertise in their domain; understands park users’ appreciation of their presence in assisting with …
Early Day Motion
Private security and community policing (24 Signatures)
14 Oct 2024
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the decimation of community police forces across the UK; highlights that since 2020 the private security industry has grown by 73,000 people; further highlights security guards are not a substitute for an effective police force; urges the Government to assess the damage shoplifting and spending on …
Early Day Motion
Third runway at Heathrow (13 Signatures)
17 Jul 2024
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises Heathrow's renewed focus on the third runway project; condemns the expansion due to its widely-recognised impact on local communities; highlights the existing impact of flying at Heathrow on south west and west London; further highlights that support for the expansion of the third runway contradicts stated …
Early Day Motion
Consumer water bills (47 Signatures)
17 Jul 2024
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 …
Early Day Motion
Restoration of Hammersmith Bridge (6 Signatures)
17 Jul 2024
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House highlights the failure of the previous Government to review the Hammersmith Bridge Strengthening Works Business Case for nearly two years; recognises that the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham does not have the necessary funds to repair the bridge unilaterally; further recognises the bridge's essential place in …
Early Day Motion
The Kew Gardener (4 Signatures)
14 May 2024
Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the Kew Gardener’s vital role in Kew’s local economy; thanks its owner for his years of service to the community; expresses great concern at the 62.5% increase in the rent charged on the property; notes that dramatic increases in rent have been a contributing factor behind …