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Early Day Motion
Bird gathering licences (9 Signatures)
2 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is concerned by the unannounced changes introduced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in December 2025 to Bird Gathering Licences; regrets that these amendments prohibit sales and exchanges at licensed bird events, prevent Psittaciformes from being exhibited alongside canaries and finches, and require licences …
Early Day Motion
Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (10 Signatures)
15 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House commends the outstanding work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) who are dedicated to reducing car dependency and improving access to the Ullswater Valley through affordable, environmentally friendly transport; recognises that SITU’s Ullswater Bus service carried over 5,500 passengers in 2025, up from 3,669 in …
Early Day Motion
In Memory of Gerry Keating (8 Signatures)
12 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House mourns the passing of Gerry Keating, former Newcastle upon Tyne City Councillor for Blakelaw and then North Jesmond, a teacher at Newcastle Royal Grammar School, as well as a long distance runner, a liberal, eccentric, maker and enjoyer of political mischief, contrarian, rugby league fanatic and, most …
Early Day Motion
Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill (No. 2) (19 Signatures)
17 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it …
Early Day Motion
Tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond (23 Signatures)
2 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond and remembers the severe impact that it had on communities across Cumbria, which experienced unprecedented rainfall, extensive flooding, widespread disruption and significant damage to homes, businesses, farms and critical infrastructure; understands that many residents, emergency services, voluntary groups and local …
Early Day Motion
Water monitoring at Windermere (14 Signatures)
19 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is deeply concerned about the current bathing-water monitoring system at Windermere; understands that year-round sampling and inclusion of public health factors such as blue–green algae are essential; recognises the importance of real-time data rather than multi-year averages, improved spatial coverage across the lake, and clearer public communication …
Early Day Motion
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill (27 Signatures)
4 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the passage of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament; notes the strong evidence that outdoor learning and youth work enhance young people’s engagement with education, foster teamwork, resilience and confidence, and encourage pro-environmental attitudes from an early age; regrets that no …
Early Day Motion
Second homes in the Lake District (21 Signatures)
3 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is deeply concerned about the growing shortage of homes for permanent occupancy in the Lake District National Park, where around 25 percent of housing has no permanent resident and where, in some parishes, over 70 per cent of properties are used as second homes or holiday lets; …
Early Day Motion
The Lakes School (17 Signatures)
28 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the historic significance of the site of The Lakes School Windermere, where the Windermere Children, child survivors of the Holocaust who were granted asylum by the British Government in 1945, were first welcomed to the United Kingdom; expresses deep concern for the current state of disrepair …
Early Day Motion
Water bills (43 Signatures)
27 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is deeply concerned by the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglican, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared to the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that …