PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Challenging stigma (10 September 2024)

Motion Details

That this House recognises that people affected by drug and alcohol use should be treated fairly, justly and with dignity; further recognises that they are, however, frequently dehumanised, marginalised and discriminated against; acknowledges that stigma is a major barrier to treatment and wider healthcare, preventing people getting the support they need to get better and lead healthy lives; welcomes the work of the Anti-Stigma Network, whose mission is to improve understanding of the stigma and discrimination experienced by many people affected by drug and alcohol use; applauds the commitment of the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance, Phoenix Futures and all individuals and organisations collaborating in this initiative; believes this represents a major step forward in fighting stigma and saving lives; and calls on the Government to support the efforts of the Anti-Stigma Network and all those challenging stigma, thereby helping to remove barriers to treatment and reduce the record level of drug and alcohol deaths across the UK.

Sponsored by:
Grahame Morris (Labour)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
10
71%
 
 
Independent
3
21%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
7%
 
Sponsor List (14 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury
Lab
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham
Lab
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Lab
Adam Jogee
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Lab
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside
Lab
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington
Lab
Brian Leishman
Alloa and Grangemouth
Ind
Rebecca Long Bailey
Salford
Lab
Andy McDonald
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Ind
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley
Lab
Grahame Morris (Sponsor)
Easington
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
Lab
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth

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