Empty chairs

Early day motion 2692, tabled 27 January 2026 by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House praises Nicole Brooks for creating West Berkshire’s empty chairs loneliness group; notes the importance of such community initiatives, which invite people to sit together at pub tables so that no one has to sit alone; congratulates Nicole on establishing the group in Newbury, with events to be held at a variety of venues across West Berkshire; and calls on the Government to establish mental health hubs for young people in every community and to introduce regular mental health check-ups at key points throughout people’s lives.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 1.