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Retirement of Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo from the Members' Tea Room

EDM (Early Day Motion) 617: tabled on 15 July 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 38 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon them each and every day; commends the professionalism, courtesy and good humour with which they have carried out their duties, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Tea Room through the long hours and late sittings that this place demands; acknowledges the countless small acts of care and attentiveness that have made the Tea Room a welcoming part of daily life in this House; thanks Godfrey and Margaret for their outstanding contribution to the House and its Members over many years of service; and wishes them both a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

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.

Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Wokingham
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
North East Fife
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Newbury
Swallow, Peter
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Bracknell
Murray, Katrina
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
Edwards, Lauren
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Rochester and Strood
Morrison, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Cheadle
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Eastleigh
Bennett, Alison
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Mid Sussex
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Henley and Thame
Athwal, Jas
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Ilford South
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Stockport
Gosling, Jodie
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Nuneaton
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Twickenham
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Oxford West and Abingdon
Gilmour, Rachel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Tiverton and Minehead
Maynard, Charlie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Witney
Perteghella, Manuela
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Stratford-on-Avon
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Thornbury and Yate
Corbyn, Jeremy
Your Party
Signed on 16 July 2026
Islington North
Mathew, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Melksham and Devizes
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Leeds East
Ahmed, Dr Zubir
Labour
Signed on 1 September 2026
Glasgow South West
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on 1 September 2026
Liverpool Wavertree
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 1 September 2026
North Herefordshire
Arthur, Dr Scott
Labour
Signed on 1 September 2026
Edinburgh South West
Collier, Jacob
Labour
Signed on 1 September 2026
Burton and Uttoxeter
Lamb, Peter
Labour
Signed on 1 September 2026
Crawley
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on 1 September 2026
North Durham
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 1 September 2026
East Londonderry
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 1 September 2026
Dundee Central
Amos, Gideon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 September 2026
Taunton and Wellington

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.