Dr Ellie Chowns

That this House notes with alarm that we are facing an enduring and escalating affordability crisis, made worse by this summer’s record breaking and deadly heatwaves; further notes that this is only set to get worse this winter, with energy bills going up by over £270 from Januar

21 Oct 2026

That this House recognises the brave service of firefighters across the West Midlands and nationally who worked tirelessly to combat this summer’s wildfires; and commends their dedication and courage in selflessly working every day to protect our communities.

4 Sept 2026

That this House believes that successive governments failed to tackle serious inequality in the years leading to the 2016 Brexit referendum; further believes that, a decade on, Brexit has failed to reduce inequality, has been profoundly damaging and that there's now a growing con

22 Jun 2026

That this House notes the recent publication of the Sunday Times Rich List showing that the combined wealth of the UK’s richest 350 individuals has risen to £784 billion; further notes that this means the UK’s richest 50 families now own more than the poorest 34 million Britons c

3 Jun 2026

That this House believes that the cost of living, inequality and climate and nature crises are all connected; further believes that tackling them together can improve people’s lives now and make the future safer, fairer and greener for everyone; is alarmed by growing levels of we

13 May 2026

That this House welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard; notes that it includes positive measures such as requirements for solar panels, support for heat pumps, and cleaner heating; further notes that the Future Homes Standard remains insufficiently ambitious given

24 Mar 2026

That this House notes the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights’ report finds that international humanitarian law is at a critical breaking point; further notes that civilian deaths during armed conflicts in 2024 and 2025 were in excess of 100,000, and

11 Feb 2026

That this House notes the publication of the Government’s Water White Paper; expresses concern at the poor condition of England’s rivers with only 16% of surface waters in England being classified as having Good Ecological Status or Potential; further notes that 40% of all water

20 Jan 2026

That this House recognises the crucial role of nature-rich spaces alongside waterways in providing habitat and connections for wildlife and space for water and in providing a buffer to reduce agricultural pollution reaching rivers; notes with concern reductions in this fringing h

15 Sept 2025

That this House believes that US President Donald Trump does not deserve the honour of a second UK state visit; notes the shadow of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein hangs over the visit; condemns plans for US F-35 military jets to to be part of a flypast with the Red Arrows d

15 Sept 2025