Early Day Motions

Situation in Iran

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2566: tabled on 06 January 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 76 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their own representatives; condemns all acts of violence, including the death of 32 protesters, oppression, and restrictions on peaceful protest and free expression by Government and IRGC; notes the bravery of Iranian citizens advocating for the rule of law and that the UK Government must stand with the Iranian people and continue to support democratic movements globally; and confirms its commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom and the protection of rights.

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.

Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 6 January 2026
Strangford
Primary
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 7 January 2026
Harrow East
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 7 January 2026
Romford
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 8 January 2026
Bristol Central
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 8 January 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Lewis, Sir Julian
Conservative
Signed on 8 January 2026
New Forest East

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

Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 8 January 2026
North Herefordshire
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on 8 January 2026
North Durham
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 12 January 2026
East Londonderry
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on 12 January 2026
Poole
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 13 January 2026
York Central
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 13 January 2026
Upper Bann
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on 13 January 2026
Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 13 January 2026
Dundee Central
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 January 2026
North Cornwall
McDonald, Andy
Labour
Signed on 13 January 2026
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Vickers, Martin
Conservative
Signed on 13 January 2026
Brigg and Immingham
Milne, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 January 2026
Horsham
Swayne, Sir Desmond
Conservative
Signed on 13 January 2026
New Forest West
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 January 2026
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 13 January 2026
Ceredigion Preseli
Perkins, Mr Toby
Labour
Signed on 13 January 2026
Chesterfield
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 January 2026
Surrey Heath
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 January 2026
Chichester
Ranger, Andrew
Labour
Signed on 14 January 2026
Wrexham
Osborne, Tristan
Labour
Signed on 14 January 2026
Chatham and Aylesford
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 14 January 2026
Belfast South and Mid Down
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on 14 January 2026
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 15 January 2026
East Antrim
Perteghella, Manuela
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 January 2026
Stratford-on-Avon
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 19 January 2026
Ynys Môn
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 19 January 2026
Caerfyrddin
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 19 January 2026
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Ferguson, Patricia
Labour
Signed on 19 January 2026
Glasgow West
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on 19 January 2026
Nottingham East
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on 19 January 2026
Clapham and Brixton Hill
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on 19 January 2026
Gower
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2026
Liverpool Riverside
Rhodes, Martin
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2026
Glasgow North
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on 20 January 2026
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Easton, Alex
Independent
Signed on 20 January 2026
North Down
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on 21 January 2026
Easington
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 21 January 2026
South Antrim
Butler, Dawn
Labour
Signed on 21 January 2026
Brent East
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on 23 January 2026
City of Durham
Brash, Mr Jonathan
Labour
Signed on 23 January 2026
Hartlepool
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 January 2026
St Ives
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 January 2026
Eastleigh
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on 27 January 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on 27 January 2026
Newport West and Islwyn
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 27 January 2026
Belfast East
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 28 January 2026
Waveney Valley
Hunt, Sir Jeremy
Conservative
Signed on 28 January 2026
Godalming and Ash
Whittingdale, Sir John
Conservative
Signed on 28 January 2026
Maldon
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on 2 February 2026
Leeds Central and Headingley
Mathew, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2026
Melksham and Devizes
Fortune, Peter
Conservative
Signed on 2 February 2026
Bromley and Biggin Hill
Cooper, John
Conservative
Signed on 2 February 2026
Dumfries and Galloway
Gibson, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 February 2026
Chippenham
Jenkin, Sir Bernard
Conservative
Signed on 2 February 2026
Harwich and North Essex
Holmes, Paul
Conservative
Signed on 3 February 2026
Hamble Valley
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 February 2026
Bath
Reynolds, Mr Joshua
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 February 2026
Maidenhead
Coghlan, Chris
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 February 2026
Dorking and Horley
Leigh, Sir Edward
Conservative
Signed on 12 February 2026
Gainsborough
McDonagh, Dame Siobhain
Labour
Signed on 12 February 2026
Mitcham and Morden
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on 12 February 2026
Hayes and Harlington
Prinsley, Peter
Labour
Signed on 12 February 2026
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Barron, Lee
Labour
Signed on 12 February 2026
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Hume, Alison
Labour
Signed on 12 February 2026
Scarborough and Whitby
Allister, Jim
Traditional Unionist Voice
Signed on 12 February 2026
North Antrim
Morrison, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Cheadle
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Oxford West and Abingdon
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 February 2026
Twickenham
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on 25 March 2026
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 March 2026
Henley and Thame

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.