Rail to Refuge scheme - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

Motion text

That this House celebrates the work of the Rail to Refuge scheme, a joint initiative between rail companies and the Women’s Aid Federation of England; commends rail operators for providing free travel to over 1,348 people fleeing domestic abuse including 362 children over five; acknowledges the severe impact of the covid-19 pandemic for many and the particular challenge on those suffering domestic abuse; recognises that scheme’s achievements since its conception in April 2020; and urges those who need to flee domestic abuse to use that scheme to gain safety.

Signatures (25)

Supporters (25)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

West Lancashire

Democratic Unionist Party

Liverpool, Wavertree

Mishra, Navendu

Newlands, Gavin

Scottish National Party

Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Liverpool, Riverside

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Yasin, Mohammad

Antoniazzi, Tonia

Poplar and Limehouse

Fellows, Marion

Scottish National Party

Motherwell and Wishaw

Hopkins, Rachel

Jardine, Christine

Liberal Democrat

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Sheffield, Hallam

Chapman, Douglas

Scottish National Party

Dunfermline and West Fife

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

Monaghan, Carol

Scottish National Party

Glasgow North West

Thewliss, Alison

Scottish National Party

Glasgow Central

Ribeiro-Addy, Bell

Whittaker, Craig

Scottish National Party

Linlithgow and East Falkirk

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.