21st October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Oscar Mayer strikes
Tabled by:
Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr)
That this House acknowledges the strike by hundreds of Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham, protesting the company’s intention to alter contracts by removing fully paid breaks, eliminating enhanced payments, and ending days off in lieu for working bank holidays, changes which could cost workers up to £3,000 annually, whilst under …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 12
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2024
Home insulation measures and consumer protections
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House notes the importance of home insulation measures and their benefits in improving home efficiency; recognises the advantage they have in lowering energy bills and reducing the pressure on residents as fuel poverty continues to rise across the UK; supports the Government’s efforts to introduce a Warm Homes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 8
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
NHS Parliamentary Awards
Tabled by:
Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
School nurses
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the tremendous work being done by public health school nurses; acknowledges they are the only health care professional who offer access to all school-aged children and young people in an evidenced-based programme of health promotion, prevention, protection and early intervention; notes that the number of school …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
10th October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2024
Cost of motor insurance
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House expresses deep concern over the rising cost of motor insurance across the UK, including Northern Ireland and more rural constituencies like Lagan Valley, with premiums increasing by 25% on average between 2022 and 2023; further notes that those who pay monthly are subjected to excessive interest rates, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th October 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th October 2024
Anytime Single tickets with railcards
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with concern the targeting by Rail Operators of 16-25 and 26-30 railcard holders who have purchased Anytime Single tickets during peak morning times, unknowingly invalidating their tickets due to a Railcard minimum fare requirement; further notes that despite a £12 minimum fare for Anytime Singles at …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
3rd September 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Human rights in Palestine
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes that, according to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood; further notes that the Right …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Spot Leukaemia campaign
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
NHS staff car parking charges
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House supports free car parking for all NHS staff; notes that driving to work is the only viable option for some NHS staff; further notes that some NHS Trusts have introduced complicated invoicing systems through which staff are billed for parking, which has contributed to low morale in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024
Protests in Bangladesh
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 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Radiotherapy
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the value of radiotherapy as a key and lifesaving cancer treatment, necessary for around half of all cancer cures and as a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for patients; celebrates the invaluable contribution of the approximately 6,400-strong radiotherapy workforce who treat over 100,000 cancer patients in the …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Student protests in Bangladesh
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed about the human rights situation Bangladesh; is particularly appalled that a large number of students have been killed or brutally injured whilst protesting against the Government’s quota system; notes Bangladesh Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the quota system but remains concerned for the safety of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2024
Recognition of the state of Palestine
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes the UN General Assembly resolution of 9 May 2024 which recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter of the recognition of the state of Palestine following the use of their veto by the United States on 18 April 2024; recognises the international community’s growing consensus, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 7
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
State pension age and 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 66
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Green Party: 1
18th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th July 2024
Flooding in Bangladesh
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 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th July 2024
Jagtar Singh Johal
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House calls upon the Government to seek the immediate release of Jagtar Singh Johal, a British man who has been wrongfully detained in India since 2017 and faces a possible death sentence; notes that, in May 2022, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concluded that, under international …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
Gaza
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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House calls on the Government to restore immediately full UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but also to increase funding to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza; notes Israeli attempts to evict UNRWA from Jerusalem; and further calls on the Government to mount …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
International Criminal Court, Gaza and the Rule of Law
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House rejects attempts by the previous Government to undermine the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) right to seek an arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, following the decision by the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue applications for arrest warrants for a number of Israeli and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Public ownership of water
Tabled by:
Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Ending the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House recognises the new data published by the Department for Work and Pensions on the two-child limit to benefit payments which shows that there are now 1.6 million children living in families impacted by this policy, or one in every nine children; further recognises that of those families …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 11
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Adnan Hussain signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Peace in Israel and Gaza
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1