Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 35 members in total.

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Retirement of Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo from the Members' Tea Room

That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon them each and every day; commends the professionalism, courtesy and good humour with which they have carried out their duties, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Tea Room through the long hours and late sittings that this place demands; acknowledges the countless small acts of care and attentiveness that have made the Tea Room a welcoming part of daily life in this House; thanks Godfrey and Margaret for their outstanding contribution to the House and its Members over many years of service; and wishes them both a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

617 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Andrew George

Jim Shannon

Danny Chambers

Apsana Begum

Jess Brown-Fuller

Subjects

Catering Parliament Retirement Asare, Godfrey Labulo, Margaret

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk