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Sorcha Eastwood

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Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 797open

Stem cell transplant policy

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 September 2026

That this House notes that NHS England's current policy denies a second allogeneic stem cell transplant to blood cancer patients who relapse within 12 months of their first; further notes that this policy was introduced in 2017 and has not kept pace with advances in transplant medicine; expresses concern that patients who could benefit from a second transplant are left to fund treatment costing over £100,000 privately, meaning access depends on a patient's ability to fundraise rather than clinical need; commends Anthony Nolan, DKMS UK and Leukaemia UK for their joint campaign in raising awareness of this issue and giving a voice to those affected; welcomes the independent evidence review commissioned by NHS England into the case for a second allogeneic transplant; calls on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ensure NHS England completes this review without delay and updates its policy so that transplant decisions are made by clinicians on the basis of individual clinical circumstances rather than a blanket time limit; and further calls on the Government to work with the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to ensure that any change in policy leads to equitable access to second stem cell transplants for patients across the whole of the UK.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 585open

Reform of electoral law

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2024

That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public trust in democracy and ensuring that elections remain free from undue external influence; believes that current electoral laws are outdated and inadequate in addressing the threats posed by modern financial and digital technologies, including cryptocurrency, which can facilitate anonymous or foreign donations; highlights the particular, imminent risks posed by wealthy international figures, who, while engaging in lawful activities, may inadvertently or deliberately influence domestic politics contrary to the principle of self-determination; urges the Government to urgently bring forward legislative reforms to strengthen electoral law, including the introduction of a cap on political donations, stricter limitations on overseas donations, mandatory transparency in the origin of political funds, and robust enforcement mechanisms; calls on the Government to work with the Electoral Commission and other relevant bodies to adapt regulatory frameworks to address emerging challenges to democratic integrity in the digital age; and affirms the UK's commitment to safeguarding democracy by ensuring that elections are free, fair, and reflective of the will of the people without interference from foreign entities.