Early Day Motion
Dismissal of trade union representatives at HMRC Benton Park View
(13 Signatures)
22 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Benton Park View, Newcastle, has dismissed a number of Trade Union representatives from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union, claiming gross misconduct; further notes that HMRC has rejected appeals against their dismissal, despite evidence being brought …
Early Day Motion
50 years since Turkey invaded Cyprus
(3 Signatures)
22 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that it has been 50 years since Turkey invaded Cyprus; highlights that in 1974, Turkish forces launched what they called a peace operation after a brief Greek inspired coup; further notes that whilst it has been years since there has been any violence between the two …
Early Day Motion
Protests in Bangladesh
(4 Signatures)
22 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House condemns in the strongest of terms the intolerance shown by the Bangladeshi government to the right of protest and dissent, including the unlawful use of force against protesters which has so far killed hundreds; further condemns the withdrawal of internet across the country in response to the …
Early Day Motion
Funding priorities in Northern Ireland
(2 Signatures)
22 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House recognises that health and education in Northern Ireland are more deserving of additional funding than the Casement Park project; and calls on the Government to order its funding priorities accordingly.
Early Day Motion
Contribution of universities to regional space clusters
(10 Signatures)
19 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House celebrates Space Exploration Day on 20 July, commemorating the first crewed mission to the moon and moon landing, which took place on July 20, 1969; notes that the UK space industry generates £17.5 billion for the economy and provides 50,000 highly skilled jobs across the country including …
Early Day Motion
Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024
(10 Signatures)
19 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes the extraordinary recent performances of Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic teams; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and The …
Early Day Motion
Tall ship Tenacious
(9 Signatures)
19 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House celebrates the legacy of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) in providing life-changing opportunities for over 55,000 people who have sailed with JST tall ships, which were purpose-built with initial funding from the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II fund, with the aim of integrating able-bodied and disabled people …
Early Day Motion
Ending Outsourcing in Government departments and agencies
(12 Signatures)
19 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the impact of outsourcing on the pay, terms and conditions of workers in government agencies and departments; notes with regret that outsourcing has created a two-tier workforce owing to inequalities created between those centrally-employed and those working for private contractors; further notes that many outsourced facilities …
Early Day Motion
Gaza
(28 Signatures)
18 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes the appalling situation in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are facing death by starvation; supports an immediate bilateral ceasefire, including the release of hostages held by armed groups in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian detainees held without charge in Israel; calls on the Government to demand …
Early Day Motion
Flooding in Bangladesh
(16 Signatures)
18 Jul 2024
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed that flooding in Bangladesh has taken lives, swept away homes and shut schools, displaced tens of thousands of people, and that the forecast for more heavy rain is expected to worsen the situation; notes that climate change is one of the greatest threat humans face …