Motion text
That this House notes with sadness the death, on Tuesday 25 August 2026, of Dolly Parton at the age of 80; recognises the deep poverty she was born into and her life long commitment to education through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that saw hundreds of millions of books provided to children across the world; celebrates her talent as a musician, singer-songwriter and performer over a career that spanned more than six decades; acknowledges the power and popularity of some of her her most famous songs, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, Coat of Many Colors and 9 to 5; and extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and across the world.
Signatures (14)
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.
Jogee, Adam
Labour
Signed on
26 August 2026
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
2 September 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
2 September 2026
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2026
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 September 2026
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 September 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
4 September 2026
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
4 September 2026
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
4 September 2026
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
4 September 2026
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on
7 September 2026
Sullivan, Kirsteen
Labour
Signed on
7 September 2026
Perkins, Mr Toby
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2026
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.