Insect decline and pesticide reduction

Early day motion 1984, tabled 13 October 2025 by Freddie Van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes with concern the ongoing decline in insect populations across the UK, which poses a serious threat to biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem health; recognises the efforts of local campaigns such as Nature Squared and Bee Friendly Henley, supported by Greener Henley, to promote pollinator-friendly practices and raise awareness of the impact of pesticide use; is concerned by the damage that the use of pesticides containing neonicotinoids has on areas of wildlife, including the mobility of bees; and calls on the Government to build on the success of the National Pollinator Strategy by creating a complementary National Invertebrate Strategy.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 13, Green 4, Independent 3, DUP 1, Labour 1.