Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Luke Akehurst (Labour), on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.
117th anniversary of the West Stanley Pit Disaster
That this House commemorates the 117th anniversary of the West Stanley Pit Disaster of 1909 on 16 February 2026; remembers the 168 men and boys who died in the explosion and its aftermath, and the extraordinary bravery of those who risked their own lives to rescue others; acknowledges the scale of the disaster, which was the worst in the history of the Durham coalfield, and one of the worst coal mining disasters in British history; recognises the enduring impact of the disaster on generations of families in Stanley and the surrounding area; pays tribute to the community of Stanley, whose resilience, determination and courage shaped its response both then and since; and reaffirms its respect for the sacrifices made by miners and their families, which underpin County Durham’s history and identity.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 2788
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Grahame Morris
- Josh Newbury
- David Baines
- Ian Lavery
- Kirsteen Sullivan
- Subjects
- Coal Accidents Anniversaries Durham Mining
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- 2026-02-24 09:08:05 +0000
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