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20th anniversary of Parkrun

EDM (Early Day Motion) 211: tabled on 07 October 2024

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 35 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Parkrun, which was founded in 2004 in Bushy Park, London, and now operates in 20 countries with millions of participants worldwide, encouraging physical activity, community spirit, and inclusivity, providing free, weekly, timed 5k events that are accessible to all regardless of age, ability, or background; commends the remarkable volunteers whose dedication makes Parkrun possible, acknowledges the health benefits it has brought to communities, and applauds the positive mental and physical wellbeing fostered by this initiative; and calls on the Government to support such grassroots physical activity initiatives that contribute to healthier, more connected communities across the UK.

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.

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

Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
Newbury
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
Guildford
Osborne, Tristan
Labour
Signed on 8 October 2024
Chatham and Aylesford
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
Chichester
Heylings, Pippa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
South Cambridgeshire
Wilkinson, Max
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
Cheltenham
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
Newton Abbot
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 October 2024
Epsom and Ewell
Slade, Vikki
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 October 2024
Mid Dorset and North Poole
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 October 2024
St Ives
Arthur, Dr Scott
Labour
Signed on 9 October 2024
Edinburgh South West
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 October 2024
Eastleigh
Brewer, Alex
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 October 2024
North East Hampshire
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 October 2024
Yeovil
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 October 2024
Twickenham
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 October 2024
Surrey Heath
Voaden, Caroline
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 October 2024
South Devon
Stone, Will
Labour
Signed on 14 October 2024
Swindon North
Cooper, Dr Beccy
Labour
Signed on 15 October 2024
Worthing West
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 16 October 2024
Belfast East
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 October 2024
Glastonbury and Somerton
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 October 2024
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sullivan, Kirsteen
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2024
Bathgate and Linlithgow
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 21 October 2024
Dundee Central
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2024
Edinburgh West
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on 22 October 2024
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Amos, Mr Gideon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 October 2024
Taunton and Wellington
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on 28 October 2024
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 18 November 2024
York Central

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.