11th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
Journalists and anti-terror legislation
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest at Heathrow Airport of the freelance foreign affairs reporter and National Union of Journalists member Richard Medhurst under Section 12 of Terrorism Act 2000; notes reports that Medhurst was escorted off the plane by six police officers, handcuffed and transferred to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
7th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
17th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Transition to animal-free research and testing
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Value of grasslands
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges the value of nature-rich grasslands and the people who manage them, from meadows and pastures, to road verges and community grassland green spaces; and recognises that a strategic approach by Government is needed to make the most of this multifunctional national asset in order to support …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
8th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
World Mental Health Day and rural communities
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises World Mental Health Day; is concerned about the mental wellbeing of the nation’s agricultural and rural communities; is worried by the findings of RABI’s Big Farming Survey that revealed 36% of respondents had mental wellbeing scores sufficiently low enough to cause concern; is aware that farmers …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Ban on prison officer industrial action
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes it has been 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law since …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
10th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Hospice funding
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
10th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Labour: 17
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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 …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
14th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Veterans and the Winter Fuel Payment
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the winter months approach, and have been made without a full impact assessment; further notes with concern that this approach fails …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
14th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
World Food Day
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House marks World Food Day, a UN designated-day celebrated on 16 October every year; notes the approximately 733 million people facing hunger in the world; further notes that everyone should have the right to adequate food; acknowledges the role of farmers and rural communities in producing food to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Celebrating the life of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance; recognises that with the passing of each Holocaust survivor, it feels as though another thread …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
14th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 8
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Socio-economic Duty
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the importance of equality in our society and the urgent need to commence the Socio-economic Duty (SED) as outlined in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010; calls on the Government to establish a commission for the successful delivery, implementation and roll out of the SED; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Life Insurance and diagnosis of terminal illness clause
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Independent - Salford)
That this House expresses concern following reports of those with life insurance premiums with Aviva being denied early pay outs on diagnosis of terminal illness due to a pernicious small print in their policy wording which requires diagnosis of a terminal illness to take place some years before the policy …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Labour: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Tabled by:
Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford)
That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place each year on 10 September; pays tribute to all the organisations across the world who are working together to raise awareness to prevent suicide and support those who are struggling to cope; is concerned that in Britain in 2023 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
High streets
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House welcomes the new report by the Federation of Small Businesses entitled The Future of the High Street; recognises that local communities and local businesses working together on the high street lies at the heart of economic prosperity; and acknowledges that, from local business support to specialised funds, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Household Support Fund
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses deep concern that when the current Household Support Fund ends in September 2024, there are no current plans in place to address the substantial gap this will leave; notes that charities including the Trussell Trust are facing a hugely worrying cliff edge for many of the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Gambling regulations
Tabled by:
Beccy Cooper (Labour - Worthing West)
That this House notes with concern that the most recent regulations on gambling are from the Gambling Act 2005; considers the need for further affordability checks, levies and advertising limits following the rise of online gambling since 2005; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to implement the recommendations …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Bullying in parish and town councils
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House believes that local parish and town councils play a vital role in our democracy and are central to community life in many parts of our country; expresses its concern that in some councils there are significant issues of bullying, with poor behaviour from councillors towards their fellow …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing production; believes that the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses its concern that The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 are being introduced without prior consultation or an impact assessment, nor with sufficient time to put in place a proper and effective take-up campaign for Pension Credit; notes this approach fails to take account for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
3rd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Asda equal pay
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House condemns pay discrimination in all its forms; expresses its full solidarity with the over 50,000 current and former Asda retail workers who have lodged an equal pay claim against the firm; further condemns pay discrimination at Asda which has seen women workers on the shop floor earn …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
3rd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Period product scheme for schools and colleges (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and pupils and students who menstruate, or may later start menstruating, who …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Conflict in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we have played our part in preventing escalation; expresses gratitude to our military personnel; calls on …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 41
Green Party: 4
9th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Football ticket prices
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both penalising loyal senior …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
50th anniversary of the Federation of Small Businesses
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House congratulates the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), formerly known as the National Federation of Self Employed (NFSE) on its 50th birthday; remembers that in 1974, one small business owner, Captain Norman Small, wrote to the press to begin a small business movement; recalls that Small invited small …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
11th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Four day working week
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House recognises that UK workers put in some of the longest full-time working hours across Europe, yet the longer hours worked are not translating into increased productivity; notes that since the covid-19 pandemic a four-day working week with no reduction in pay for employees has been successfully trialled …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
11th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Pension credit threshold
Tabled by:
Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)
That this House notes that the current threshold of pension support to open the gate way of winter fuel allowance is too low; further notes the need to change the cliff-edge nature of the pension credit threshold; and calls upon the Government to capture the gateway support for those citizens …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 7
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Uber and private hire drivers
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Peace in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 55
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
21st October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Rural Crime Action Week 2024
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises Rural Crime Action Week which runs between 21 and 25 October 2024 to highlight the impact of rural crime on communities; is concerned by the NFU's 2024 Rural Crime Report which states that the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% across the UK in 2023; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 26
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Mutual Defence Agreement
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
2nd September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Drug deaths
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm data released by the Office for National Statistics on 23 October 2024 showing that a record 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2023; further notes that the highest death rates are again in areas suffering greatest deprivation; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Reductions in jobs and services at the BBC
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Independent - Salford)
That this House greatly regrets the announcement of further new cuts to news and current affairs programming, resulting in a net loss of 130 employed posts; notes that, whilst the World Service itself is a valuable international service which needs secured funding, using it to replace domestic UK BBC radio …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Disarmament Week
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes the commencement of the United Nations' Disarmament Week, created to promote measures that ensure the prevention and cessation of armed conflict; expresses regret over the staggering human, social, economic, and ecological costs of armed conflict; observes the critical importance of pursuing multilateral disarmament as a means …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Outdoor education
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Frozen pensions for UK citizens overseas
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the so-called frozen pensions policy; further notes this sees British overseas state pensioners living in certain countries denied access to index-linked uprating of the UK state pension; believes the level of the UK state pension paid should not be dependent on the pensioner’s country of residence …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Impact of austerity on the Fire and Rescue Service
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the detrimental effects of austerity on the UK’s fire and rescue services, particularly in rural areas like Yeovil, where funding, training, and recruitment have been significantly impacted; acknowledges that since 2010, one in five firefighter jobs has been lost and central government funding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
9th September 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th September 2024
Penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the welfare of 15 Gentoo penguins currently being kept in a windowless basement at the London Sea Life Aquarium; notes that these penguins, native to the Antarctic Circle, are confined to a pitifully small enclosure with only six to seven feet of water …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th 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 …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Voter identification
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
29th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Alcohol harm
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House supports the call from the Alcohol Health Alliance and leading public health professionals, made on 17 July 2024, for urgent action to tackle the escalating crisis of alcohol harm; realises that such action will help achieve ambitions to reduce NHS waiting times, crime and inequalities, and to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Inclusion of district councils in devolution negotiations
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises the crucial role played by district councils in delivering services to communities across the country; welcomes the Government’s commitment to further devolution talks; notes with concern initial comments from ministers that negotiations would take place with county councils only; but further welcomes subsequent suggestions that district …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Treatment of female activists in Iran
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is alarmed by the breaches of International Humanitarian Law by the Iranian government; notes that the Islamic Republic’s violent repression of women and the activists defending their rights has intensified across the country since the death of President Ebrahim Raisi on 19 May 2024; highlights that women …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Zero carbon homes
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
23rd July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
UK arms exports to Israel
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th 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 …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recalls that in August 2021 the Taliban took over Afghanistan and reversed over 20 years of progress on human rights in the country; is concerned particularly about the situation of women and girls who are subjected to a litany of atrocities which amount to gender apartheid, namely, …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recalls that on 3 August 2014, Da'esh attacked Sinjar, unleashing atrocities against the Yazidis, an ethno-religious minority group in Iraq, amounting to the legal definition of genocide; notes that the House of Commons voted 278 to 0 in favour of declaring the crimes of Da'esh as genocide …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
18th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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, …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 67
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Cumbria coal mine court appeal
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in Cumbria for alternative sources of high …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Consumer water bills
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Third runway at Heathrow
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises Heathrow's renewed focus on the third runway project; condemns the expansion due to its widely-recognised impact on local communities; highlights the existing impact of flying at Heathrow on south west and west London; further highlights that support for the expansion of the third runway contradicts stated …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
19th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 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 …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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 …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Monday 29th 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 …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Friday 26th July 2024
Tax on private jets
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House is concerned that private jets release 10 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, pay no VAT or fuel duty and most passengers pay the same low rate of air passenger duty as ordinary commercial flyers; recognises that the UK has more private flights and more …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 9
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th 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 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Adrian Ramsay signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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 …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
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