Early Day Motions

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2790: tabled on 11 February 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 47 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models and systemic biases continue to act as barriers to women's participation and progression in STEM careers; notes the importance of promoting STEM subjects and careers to address these gaps; and urges the Government to continue to support initiatives that widen participations and breakdown barriers to entry in STEM fields for women and girls.

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.

Collins, Victoria
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 February 2026
Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Primary
Sollom, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Twickenham
Voaden, Caroline
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
South Devon
Sabine, Anna
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Frome and East Somerset
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on 12 February 2026
Poplar and Limehouse

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

Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 12 February 2026
North Herefordshire
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
South Cotswolds
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Chichester
Chadwick, David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
North East Fife
Darling, Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Torbay
Reynolds, Mr Joshua
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Maidenhead
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Edinburgh West
Thomas, Cameron
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Tewkesbury
Morrison, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Cheadle
Chambers, Dr Danny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Winchester
Glover, Olly
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Didcot and Wantage
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
St Ives
Heylings, Pippa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
South Cambridgeshire
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 12 February 2026
Bristol Central
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 12 February 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 12 February 2026
Waveney Valley
Morello, Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
West Dorset
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Thornbury and Yate
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2026
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 February 2026
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 February 2026
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 February 2026
Caerfyrddin
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 February 2026
Ynys Môn
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Epsom and Ewell
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on 23 February 2026
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
MacCleary, James
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Lewes
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
North Shropshire
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Bath
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Glastonbury and Somerton
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Guildford
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Wokingham
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 February 2026
Woking
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 February 2026
Newbury
Brewer, Alex
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 February 2026
North East Hampshire
Smart, Lisa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 February 2026
Hazel Grove
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 March 2026
Henley and Thame
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 March 2026
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 March 2026
Surrey Heath
Babarinde, Josh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 April 2026
Eastbourne

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.