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Cat Eccles

United Kingdom · Official source

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  • Labour · Commons · present
  • · Commons · 4 July 2024 – present

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Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 803open

Passenger safety, security and accessibility on East West Rail

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2026

That this House notes that Chiltern Trains was appointed the operator of the first phase of East West Rail; understands that despite concerns being raised by the RMT union about the impact on passenger safety, security and accessibility, Chiltern intends to operate these services via Driver Only Operation (DOO); is aware that on services operated via DOO, there is no guarantee of a second safety-critical person on board to undertake vital functions including passenger assistance and responding to incidents and emergencies; believes that recent incidents such as the multiple stabbing in Huntingdon and the Bedford train crash have bought to the fore the importance of all services having a safety-critical guard; further notes that in passenger watchdog Transport Focus’ recent rail customer survey, passengers’ safety and security on trains had risen to the second highest priority and that six in 10 passengers strongly agreed that the visible presence of uniformed staff on trains is very important; also notes that the RMT union is holding an industrial action ballot of its Chiltern Train Manager members as a result of the company's refusal to operate the East West Rail services with a safety-critical guard; recognises that Chiltern is coming into public ownership on 20 September 2026; and therefore calls on the Government to withdraw the proposals to run these services via DOO and instead provide a commitment that all East West Rail services will be operated with a second safety-critical guard.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 774open

National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 September 2026

That this House recognises the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on 17 September, jointly led by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health; honours the memory of all health and care workers who have died by suicide; acknowledges the profound contribution that health and care professionals make to society and the pressures many face in delivering care; notes with concern evidence that stigma surrounding mental ill health remains prevalent within the health and care workforce, creating barriers to seeking support; further notes Office for National Statistics data indicating that an average of four healthcare workers die by suicide each week; further recognises the impact of excessive workloads, long working hours, workplace pressures and moral injury on the wellbeing of health and care staff; commends the work of organisations such as Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health in providing support, advocacy and peer networks for professionals experiencing mental health difficulties; encourages the Government, NHS organisations, regulators and employers to promote a culture in which healthcare workers can seek support without fear of professional or personal consequences; supports efforts to raise awareness of the mental health services available to health and care professionals throughout the year; and calls on the Government to mark National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers and reaffirm its commitment to protecting the health, wellbeing and mental health of the health and care workforce.

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