28th October 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th October 2019
People's Vote
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to hold a People’s Vote on whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Union or should leave the European Union on the final terms agreed between the Government and the European Union.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
14th October 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Psoriasis Awareness Week
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House recognises Psoriasis Awareness Week from 27 October – 3 November 2019 which this year aims to highlight how prospective parents can overcome the potential difficulties in treating psoriasis before, during and after childbirth; notes that the peak onset of psoriasis, which can affect as many as one …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Racism in football
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House condemns the appalling racism at the Haringey Borough v. Yeovil Town FA Cup game on 19 October; applauds the Haringey players and management for their brave and principled decision to walk off in the face of such abuse; calls on the Football Association to ensure that those …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th October 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Anti-Semitic Attack in Halle, Germany
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous anti-semitic attack at the synagogue in Halle, Germany, and sends condolences to those affected; notes with concern the increase in antisemitism in society and the impact on the Jewish community; resolves to support the Jewish community in doing everything …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th October 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Trees and climate change
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee on Climate Change report on Net Zero for a significant increase in tree planting rates in the UK, as one part of delivering the UK target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in addition to rapid, deep and sustained emissions …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Barclays's withdrawal from the banking framework with Post Office Ltd
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House expresses alarm on learning that Barclays bank has decided to withdraw from a key element of the banking framework agreement with Post Office Ltd, which allows personal and business customers to access their bank accounts via 11,500 post office locations across the UK; notes that the banking …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th September 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 2019
SUSPENSION OF NHS OVERSEAS VISITORS CHARGING REGIME FOR MATERNITY CARE
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the BMA, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care, and is resulting in …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
25th September 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 26th September 2019
ENDING THE IVF POSTCODE LOTTERY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House calls for an end to the postcode lottery for IVF treatment on the NHS; believes that the Government must hold local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to account and legislate to ensure that access to IVF provision on the NHS is equal across England; recognises that all CCGs …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd September 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
HONG KONG CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House calls on the Government to seek agreement with some of the other 53 Commonwealth countries to provide Hong Kong citizens with a second citizenship and potential place of abode; insists that the UK will not accept the abandonment of the so-called two systems in one country, guaranteed …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th August 2019
PROROGATION
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that this Parliament be not prorogued before Friday 8 November 2019.
87 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th July 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2019
COMMERCIAL LOCAL RADIO AND BAUER
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the commercial local radio industry is now dominated by two media giants Global and Bauer; further notes that Bauer will own 36 per cent of commercial local radio licences in the UK if their purchase of four whole groups of radio stations namely UKRD, Wireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
SOLIDARITY WITH CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOUR
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House endorses the letter of support put together by the Hope Not Hate campaign expressing solidarity with, and for, Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ayanna Pressley and Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez; condemns without equivocation the inflammatory, hurtful and racist comments from the President of the United …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th July 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
SHARED RURAL NETWORK
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the need to improve mobile digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas; welcomes the collaborative Shared Rural Network proposal developed by the UK’s four mobile operators, under which they would share infrastructure in rural areas to increase 4G coverage in all four nations of the UK; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
29th October 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
EATING DISORDER DIAGNOSIS
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes that access to a diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders should not just depend on an individual's weight and fully supports the Dump the Scales campaign for earlier intervention and support before people hit crisis point; recognises the need for a focus by General Practitioners on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
29th October 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 5th November 2018
RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is mindful of the approach of Bonfire Night on 5 November; calls on the Government to reconsider the current legislation regarding the sale and use of fireworks; expresses concern about distress caused to elderly people, small children and pets by fireworks being set off in residential areas, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2018
36 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
INVESTMENT IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution which further education colleges make to the education system and economy; notes with concern the recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that spending per student in further education has fallen by eight per cent in real terms since …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th July 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
GEORGIA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative - Huntingdon)
That this House congratulates the people of Georgia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence; welcomes the growth of political relations and cooperation in a variety of fields between the UK and Georgia, including intensifying inter-parliamentary cooperation; encourages further development of bilateral trade, economic and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 12th July 2018
DEFINING ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House recognises that the Macpherson inquiry which followed the murder of Stephen Lawrence changed the way racism is perceived in Britain to a victim-led approach; believes that in order for victims or potential victims of racist abuse to have confidence in societal efforts to address discrimination they must …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th July 2018
FLAME-POWERED SKY LANTERNS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is concerned that sky lanterns, also known as Chinese lanterns, pose a serious fire safety hazard due to their uncontrolled and unpredictable flight paths, and are dangerous to livestock, crops and the environment; notes that fire and rescue services across the country oppose the mass release of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th June 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 2018
JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROBATION REFORM REPORT
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the recent Justice Committee report on the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms; notes the Committee remains unconvinced that these reforms can ever deliver an effective or viable probation service; expresses concern that staff morale is at an all-time low, according to the report, with the Committee chair describing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th June 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 2018
TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SHOP THEFT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House notes with concern new research from the report of the Centre for Social Justice, entitled Desperate for a Fix, which estimates that there were 38 million incidents of shop theft in 2017 costing £6.3 billion which has considerable impact on retailers and their staff; further notes the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 2018
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018
THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
25th April 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th April 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
RUSSIA'S POISONING OF SERGEI AND YULIA SKRIPAL
Tabled by:
Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House unequivocally accepts the Russian state's culpability for the poisoning of Yulia and Sergei Skripal in Salisbury using the illegal novichok nerve agent which has also led to the serious illness of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who went to their rescue, and to the possible poisoning of other …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 4
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 8th March 2018
WINTER STORMS AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the dedicated emergency service workers and public sector workers who battled through recent heavy snow, and Storm Emma, to continue to provide invaluable care and support to communities; further recognises all the voluntary services and charities, such as mountain rescue teams, who …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
7th March 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT SPLIT PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes that the charities Women's Aid, Child Poverty Action Group, Surviving Economic Abuse and the Women's Budget Group have expressed concern regarding paying the combined universal credit payment of a couple into a single bank account; believes that paying recipient couples one joint payment, rather than individually, …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
IMPACT OF LINK DECISION TO REDUCE THE ATM INTERCHANGE FEE
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House celebrates the long-standing availability of free-to-access cash in the UK and the positive impact the availability of cash has on local businesses, high street shops and consumers, especially in rural areas; recognises that the long term sustainability of the existing free-to-access cash network is now under threat, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st February 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Friday 23rd February 2018
US POLICY ON ABORTION SERVICES OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes that a year has passed since the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, by the US Administration; recognises that this expanded policy has started to have a devastating impact on access to reproductive health services in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably her work on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st February 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
ALDI AND THE REAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends Aldi for introducing new, higher rates of pay for its employees; notes that employees outwith London will now be paid the real living wage of £8.75 an hour, deeming Aldi the highest paying supermarket in the UK; further notes that Aldi offer paid breaks, pensions and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
24th January 2018
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
SPONDYLOARTHRITIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House acknowledges the significant impact spondyloarthritis conditions have on individual sufferers and highlights the importance of achieving improved outcomes for patients; notes the often distressing and debilitating symptoms of the conditions, and the particular need to improve awareness of spondyloarthritis symptoms in light of the current eight and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
6th November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th December 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2017
BLUE BELT CHARTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th October 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 20th October 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2017
77 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 12th October 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
10th July 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2017
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House notes that in a pan-European survey of the chemical industry’s reputation the UK is ranked second highest by both opinion leaders and the general public; further notes that the UK is ahead of its main competitor countries and is at the top of a number of measures, …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2017
SAINSBURY'S AND THE FAIRTRADE MARK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to drop the Fairtrade mark for its own-brand tea and develop its own certification scheme; notes that the Fairtrade Foundation is a respected organisation and part of a global network that strives to ensure that farmers and workers in …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
FELTHAM YOUNG OFFENDERS INSTITUTION AND YOUTH JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House notes the recent report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons of the unannounced inspection of Feltham Young Offenders Institution; further notes the High Court ruling that a 16-year old prisoner was unlawfully denied access to education and the ability to mix with other inmates; notes that Feltham …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
29th June 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017
HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH AND BRITISH SHIPBUILDING
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House offers its congratulations to the Aircraft Carrier Alliance on the successful commencement of the sea trials of the Royal Navy's future flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth; notes that the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, at 65,000 tonnes displacement and 920 feet in length, the largest and most …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 2017
CUSTOMS UNION MEMBERSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes the benefits of UK membership of the EU Customs Union which removes costly and time-consuming customs processes and red tape for trade with other EU member states, allows the operation of a soft Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland border that would be in jeopardy were the UK …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd February 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd February 2017
CAPITA'S MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DENTAL PERFORMERS' LIST
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the reports of Capita's mismanagement of the National Dental Performers' List; understands that any dentist who wants to practise general NHS dentistry in England needs to be granted a Dental Performer number; is concerned that since the management of the list was contracted to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th November 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 2017
CCTV IN EQUINE SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is alarmed by the conditions of equine slaughterhouses; supports the Food Standards Agency, British Veterinary Association and the Farm Animal Welfare Council's calls for the use of CCTV recording in equine slaughterhouses; notes that inhumane treatment in equine slaughterhouses not only affects the 5,000 horses per year …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
30th January 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017
VETERINARIANS AND THEIR ROLE IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
This House commends the role of all sectors of the veterinary profession in the welfare of domestic pets and livestock and in maintaining public health; recognises the high level of education and training provided by UK veterinary schools and training providers for veterinary surgeons and nurses throughout the world; acknowledges …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 9th February 2017
CLYDESDALE BANK REFINANCING PRACTICES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the June 2012 findings of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that there were serious failings in the sale of interest rate hedging products to some small and medium-sized businesses by Clydesdale Bank; further notes the earlier critical findings of the Treasury Select Committee that the voluntary …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th January 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CABLE STREET
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street both inside and outside the Jewish community in October 2016; recognises the continuing importance of the battle to the UK's national history; and reaffirms its commitment to the fight against racism, fascism and antisemitism.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
GLOW GOLD SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Glow Gold September campaign which aims to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging iconic buildings to illuminate their facade in gold; notes that the campaign was started in Edinburgh by parents whose children were diagnosed with cancer and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th September 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
FUTURE OF COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the uncertain future facing Coventry City Football Club with the agreement with Wasps Holdings Limited allowing them to play at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry due to expire in 2018; further notes with concern that talks between the football club and Wasps Holdings Limited have broken …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
7th September 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
TEAM GB SUCCESS AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House congratulates Team GB on its stunning success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; notes that this is the first time that any country has improved its total medal haul immediately after hosting an Olympic Games; further notes that this is Team GB's best performance on foreign soil, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th April 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th April 2016
US MASTERS GOLF
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House congratulates Mr Danny Willett on his remarkable victory at the US Masters in Augusta; commends Mr Willett for his steely determination under pressure; notes that he is the first Sheffielder, the second Englishman and only the fourth Briton to win the US Masters; welcomes this golden age …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th February 2016
65 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd March 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd March 2016
LIVING WAGE AND WORKERS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House notes that the 18 water companies in England, Scotland and Wales retained excess profits of £1.2 billion over the last five years; further notes that UNISON is campaigning to get all water companies to sign up as Living Wage employers; applauds South East Water, Scottish Water, Northumbria …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd February 2016
CLOSURE OF SHEFFIELD BIS OFFICE
Tabled by:
Paul Blomfield (Labour - Sheffield Central)
That this House condemns the Government's decision to close the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) office in Sheffield; notes that there are 247 experienced policy staff working for BIS in this office who are responsible for delivering Government policy on a range of issues including apprenticeships and further …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th February 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
SUPPORT FOR ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES SERVICE LEAVERS
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate service charities and those charities and the Armed Forces of the Crown; accordingly welcomes the launch of the Shipmates and Oppos programme for the support of all Service Leavers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their Reserves; congratulates …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2016
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SAVE BRITISH SCIENCE
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House marks the thirtieth anniversary of the advertisement placed in The Times on 13 January 1986 by 1,500 scientists which called on the public to ask their hon. Members to save British science before it is too late; notes that at that time concern was expressed about the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2015
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th November 2015
BURMA ELECTIONS 2015
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House welcomes the result of the elections in Burma; congratulates the National League for Democracy party on gaining two-thirds of seats they needed to control both Houses; calls for the release of all political prisoners and journalists; recognises the rights of the Rohingya and that all internally displaced …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
10th November 2015
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th November 2015
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2015
TRANSPORT ROUTES BETWEEN THE SHEFFIELD REGION AND MANCHESTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House recognises the campaign for a new transport route between Sheffield and Manchester, run over many years by various groups and stakeholders in Sheffield, Manchester and the High Peak; further recognises that an underground route would protect the Peak District National Park while at the same time providing …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2015
Angela Smith signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th March 2015
Angela Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE IN ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Tabled by:
John Healey (Labour - Rawmarsh and Conisbrough)
That this House commends the current plans to secure the future of one of the grandest stately homes in England, Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire, by placing it in a charitable trust and opening it to the public; acknowledges the exceptional splendour of this house and recognises the work already …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1