Anna McMorrin's 118 Early Day Motions
22nd June 2021
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd June 2021

GKN Automotive alternative plan

Tabled by: Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House is alarmed by GKN Automotive’s decision to close its Birmingham factory next year, with the loss of over 500 highly skilled jobs and work transferred to continental Europe; notes that GKN’s origins trace back to the industrial revolution, with over 260 years of history that include making …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th March 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2020

Funding for devolved nations

Tabled by: Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)
That this House calls for an urgent review of the implementation of the 42-year-old Barnett Formula for funding devolved nations such as Wales; notes with concern that HM Treasury’s March 2020 budget does not consider an extra funding commitment to cover funds lost through the UK’s withdrawal from the European …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
16th March 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020

Temporary universal basic income

Tabled by: Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th March 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020

War widows pensions

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House honours and recognises the sacrifices that our veterans and their families make; notes the particular sacrifices that the partners of veterans make and the consequences for them of tragically losing a spouse or partner serving in the armed forces; notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Six Nations Rugby broadcasting rights

Tabled by: Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House notes press reports that rugby union's Six Nations tournament could be put behind a TV pay wall after decades on free to air public broadcasting services; believes the annual tournament should be placed in the Government's Category A of sporting events which must be made available live …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
6th February 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

EU Settlement Scheme

Tabled by: Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned that the EU Settlement Scheme does not deliver sufficient assurance of their future status to all EU nationals resident in the UK; notes that some EU nationals and non-EU family members will be unable to obtain their status for a number of reasons, including a …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
3rd March 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster

Tabled by: Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House notes that 12 March 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster in Wales; further notes that the flight concerned was for rugby union fans returning home from the Five Nations game between Ireland and Wales; commends efforts, including a service being held by Cwmbran …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
20th December 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2020

Committee on arms export controls

Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes that in 1998 members of the Foreign Affairs, Trade, Defence and International Development Committees met together to scrutinise the Government's annual report on arms exports; further notes that this arrangement has been repeated annually and gradually became more formalised as the Committees on Arms Exports Controls …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th February 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020

Use of the whip in British horseracing

Tabled by: Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Islwyn)
That this House notes that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which sanctions this violent treatment in order that jockeys may, as it is claimed, encourage racehorses to improve their chances of winning, even though evidence …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th February 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2020

Conduct of Judge Robin Tolson QC

Tabled by: Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield, Heeley)
That this House welcomes the overturning by the High Court of Justice Tolson’s ruling in the Central Family Court that a sexual assault did not constitute rape because the woman had taken no physical step to encourage the man to desist; notes with concern the High Court’s findings that Justice …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2020

Universal credit and state pension transition

Tabled by: Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
This House notes that a claimant of universal credit that is approaching state pension age may be subject to nine weeks without income between the end of universal credit and the first payment of the state pension if they are not eligible for pension credit; further notes that that period …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020

Ban on trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
13th January 2020
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2020

Tackling online harm to children with a duty of care regulator

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Online Harms White Paper in April 2019 and subsequent assurances by the Government that they will introduce a robust regulator to safeguard children online; further notes that over 45,000 people signed the NSPCC’s Wild West Web petition calling for statutory regulation so …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
15th October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Fair pay and treatment of outsourced staff at Northwick Park Hospital

Tabled by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House expresses concern that many of the 400 outsourced catering, porters, cleaners and ward hostesses employed by Medirest, which is part of the Compass Group, at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow are being paid £8.21 an hour rather than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 an hour …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
22nd October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2019

Welfare and survival of Asian elephants used in tourism

Tabled by: Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House is concerned about the increasing risk of extinction to Asian elephants; notes that in India and South East Asia some Asian elephants are snatched from the wild when very young, deprived of food and water for months whilst tightly confined in cages, beaten and stabbed with iron …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2019

Kashmiri people

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House calls on the Government to use all diplomatic and economic measures at its disposal to influence the Indian and Pakistan Governments to ensure that democracy is respected and that the Kashmiri people are at the heart of any constitutional reform of the region, including respecting both the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019

Jailing of Catalan political and civic leaders

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses deep concern at the verdict of the Spanish Supreme Court in finding 12 Catalan political and civic leaders guilty of sedition, embezzlement of public funds and disobedience in relation to the 2017 referendum on Catalan independence and at the imposition of jail sentences of between nine …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019

Intimidation in public life

Tabled by: Alison McGovern (Labour - Wirral South)
That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no political boundaries; welcomes the ongoing work on developing …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019

Women Against State Pension Inequality

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to financially support women worst affected by the accelerated increase in the state pension age introduced through the Pensions Act 2011; notes with concern that significant numbers of women were unaware of pension age equalisation set out in the Pensions Act 1995; acknowledges …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019

Anti-Semitic Attack in Halle, Germany

Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
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: 34
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th September 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 2019

BBC’S CRITICISM OF NAGA MUNCHETTY

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House condemns the perverse decision by the BBC complaints unit to criticise presenter Naga Munchetty for criticising the racist language of US President Donald Trump; notes that President Trump's comments, telling Democratic representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley, who are all US citizens, to …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th September 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019

SUPPORTING CLIMATE STRIKES ON 20 SEPTEMBER 2019

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House acknowledges that there is a climate emergency and that urgent action is required to rapidly decarbonise the UK economy; welcomes the call from Greta Thunberg and youth activists from Fridays for Future for adults to join with students and young people striking on 20 September 2019 to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
5th September 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2019

KASHMIRI PEOPLE

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House calls on the UK Government to use all diplomatic and economic measures at its disposal to influence the Indian and Pakistan governments to ensure that democracy is respected and that the Kashmiri people are at the heart of any constitutional reform of the region, including respecting both …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
4th September 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019

CONFLICT IN KASHMIR

Tabled by: Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House expresses huge concern about the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in Kashmir by the Indian Government, stripping away the right to special status for the people of Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the road to ethnic cleansing opened up by the ongoing communications blackout and the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019

AMAZON FIRES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the over 90,000 fires recorded in Brazil so far this year, with burning detected inside indigenous lands and nature reserves; notes that the Amazon rainforest is home to over 20 million people including 1 million indigenous people, 10 per cent of the Earth's …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2019

CATFISHING

Tabled by: Rosie Duffield (Labour - Canterbury)
That this House recognises the threat of exploitation to members of the public through the use of fake online profiles; regrets that catfishing is only mentioned twice in the Online Harms White Paper; considers catfishing to be a serious problem which needs to be combatted; acknowledges that anyone can be …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 1
25th July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019

BRAZIL DEFORESTATION

Tabled by: Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House condemns the policies pursued by the Administration of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which are destroying the Amazon rainforest; notes that more than 3,700 square kilometres of forest has been deforested in 2019 with July being the worst month on record so far; further condemns the violence …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 29th 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: 31
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019

WELSH SPEAKERS' RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR CHOICE AT THEIR WORKPLACE

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House is critical of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for prohibiting the use of Welsh language between members of staff and customers at its outlet in Bangor; calls on KFC to apologise and adopt a policy that enables Welsh speakers’ right to communicate in their language of choice; recognises …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
18th July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019

SUPPORTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE UPTAKE IN POLLUTED AREAS

Tabled by: Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises the importance of electric vehicles in achieving the UK’s ambitious climate commitments, including its goal of net zero road emissions by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2050; further recognises the importance of encouraging electric vehicle use for mitigating against air pollution and improving air quality, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019

HEALTH WORKERS IN GAZA

Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House condemns the killing of healthcare workers in Gaza and in particular the recent killing of Gaza paramedic Mohammed al-Jedaili, the fifth Palestinian health worker to be killed by Israeli forces in just over a year; notes that according to the World Health Organisation more than 750 health …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
10th July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019

SIR KIM DARROCH

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises and appreciates the outstanding contribution to public life given by Sir Kim Darroch, lately Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America; condemns the leak of secret diplomatic cables that have precipitated Sir Kim Darroch's resignation from his post in Washington D.C.; demands that every …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019

DEMOLITIONS IN EAST JERUSALEM

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; notes that this is an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords; further notes that these demolitions have been condemned by the EU, UN and both Israeli and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2019

SOLIDARITY WITH CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOUR

Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West)
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
19th June 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 2019

PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO END PERIOD POVERTY IN SCHOOLS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this house welcomes the Government's announcement of period poverty funding which will fight stigma around menstruation and provide free period products in primary and secondary schools across England; notes that 4.3 billion disposable menstrual products are used in the UK every year and an estimated 2.5 million tampons and …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th June 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 27th June 2019

NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE (No. 2)

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House strongly condemns the Iranian Government for continuing to hold Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British-Iranian national, in arbitrary detention and calls for her immediate release; expresses dismay that Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been detained for over three years; supports Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard Ratcliffe as they …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019

REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd May 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2019

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY BUFFET CAR

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House regrets that Great Western Railway has removed the buffet car from all of its new Intercity Express Trains, servicing long distance journeys such as London to Cornwall; notes that the buffet car provides passengers with proper catering options and a point of safety and contact with staff; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th April 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2019

EXECUTIONS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes with alarm reports of the execution of 37 men in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's largest mass execution to date; further notes reports that many of those men were subject to brutal torture; observes that three of those executed were juveniles; further observes that five of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd April 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019

PROPOSED STATE VISIT BY DONALD TRUMP

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further condemns his lack of action on climate change and failure to support the Paris Climate Change Deal; further deplores his sharing of online …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 73
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 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: 25
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 15
Independent: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
4th April 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019

BRUNEI PENAL CODE

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019

UK-WIDE CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the stark warning from the world’s scientific community that there are just 12 years left to prevent 1.5 degrees warming; further notes that warming beyond 1.5 degrees represents a threat to the future of humanity, and that even warming limited to that level will wreak havoc …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd April 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Friday 5th April 2019

CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th March 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019

CONGRATULATING WALES ON WINNING THE 2019 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRAND SLAM

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House congratulates the Wales Rugby Union Men's senior team on winning the Six Nations Championship, achieving a Grand Slam, a record fourth straight test victory, and lifting Wales to a record high of second in the World Rugby rankings; notes this achievement was built by the management, players …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th October 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019

SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 25th February 2019

ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th February 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 18th February 2019

MONEY IN SPORT AND THE REAL LIVING WAGE

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House notes the passion and excitement during the first weekend of the Six Nations Rugby Championship 2019 and the contribution made by stadium workers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans; further notes that the tournament would not be possible without those workers at the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
5th February 2019
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 18th February 2019

LGBT HISTORY MONTH

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House joins the LGBT community in celebrating LGBT History Month; recognises and supports the contributions that the LGBT community has made to Welsh society; acknowledges that the LGBT community is disproportionately impacted in terms of homelessness, domestic abuse, violence and housing discrimination; aspires to create a society in …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
25th October 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Friday 14th December 2018

CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND PRIVATISATION

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that 74 Crown post offices will be closed and franchised to WHSmith, which will mean a total loss of 60 per cent of Crown offices since 2013; notes the use of public funds to finance the closure and franchise programme …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th December 2018

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
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 6th December 2018

DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR

Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the entirely unprovoked and racist verbal attack on Ms Delsie Gayle onboard a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London; further notes that Ryanair failed to move the perpetrator but instead moved Ms Gayle to another seat; points out that Ryanair have still not contacted Ms Gayle …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
11th October 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th December 2018

500th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews' Reformation Studies Institute on launching a series of special services, lectures, an exhibition and a concert to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation; notes 31 October 2017 marks five centuries since Martin Luther initiated the Reformation by posting his 95 …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
17th October 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018

PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT BY SOCIAL HOUSING ORGANISATIONS

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses its concern at the actions of Orbit Housing and other organisations in withholding information from hon. Members in relation to casework they are pursuing on behalf of constituents; supports the rights of constituents to ask their hon. Member for their assistance with casework and to give …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018

INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY

Tabled by: Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2018, which aims to raise awareness and increase understanding of stammering, a speech condition that affects around one in 20 young children and one in 100 adults; recognises individuals and groups of volunteers and professionals who do incredible work …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018

ISRAEL'S NATION STATE LAW

Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House notes with concern the Nation State Law passed in the Israeli Knesset by just 62 votes to 55; further notes this law enshrines the concept that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people as a basic law and alters the application of the Basic Law on …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th September 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018

FULL FUNDING OF TEACHERS' PAY AWARD

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls on the Government to meet the full cost to schools of the pay increases to teachers announced by the Government in response to the recommendations of the School Teachers' Review Body; recognises that the vast majority of school budgets have faced real-terms budget cuts over the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018

TEACHERS' PAY IN WALES

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House cautiously welcomes the long over-due pay rise of 3.5 per cent for teachers and other public sector workers, many of whom have faced real-term cuts to their wages in recent years; notes, however, that teachers in Wales are concerned as to whether the pay rise applies to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th April 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018

DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK

Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018

SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE

Tabled by: Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House expresses concern at the planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury; regrets the small claims limit increase is not on the face of the Civil Liability Bill and unable to be debated; further regrets the proposal to increase the small claims limit by 100 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th July 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Friday 6th July 2018

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JOHN PITCAIRN MACKINTOSH

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House marks the 40th anniversary of the death of former hon. Member John Pitcairn Mackintosh on 30 July 2018; notes the significant contribution John made to the constituency of Berwick and East Lothian as its hon. Member between 1966 and 1978; recognises John as a key proponent of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 28th June 2018

REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018

CONFIDENCE IN SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WALES

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House has no confidence in the Secretary of State for Wales; notes his inability to deliver two consecutive major infrastructure projects for Wales, despite manifesto promises, namely the cancellation of rail electrification on the South Wales Mainline and now the decision by the Government not to support the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
15th June 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th June 2018

CLEAN AIR WEEK WALES, 18 TO 22 JUNE 2018

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises Clean Air Week which begins on 18 June 2018; notes the damaging impact of air pollution on people’s health; further notes Public Health Wales figures show that air pollution causes 2,000 deaths a year, six per cent of Wales' total number of annual deaths; believes that …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th March 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018

NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the 2018 Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference takes place between 23 April and 4 May; commemorates 2018 as the 50th anniversary of the NPT opening for signature; recognises the opportunity that this anniversary offers the Government to engage with global …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th June 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018

CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUC

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the world's first TUC being founded on 2 June 1868 at the headquarters of the Manchester Mechanics Institute; commends the dedication of trades unionists across the UK who have collectively contributed to the success and …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018

UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL

Tabled by: Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd May 2018

BANNING A24 TRAPS THAT KILL HEDGEHOGS

Tabled by: Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House cherishes hedgehogs as a valuable part of native British wildlife and their contribution in controlling populations of slugs and snails in gardens; welcomes their designation as a protected species; is very concerned at the findings of the 2018 report, entitled The State of British Hedgehogs, that hedgehog …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th March 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018

CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-­compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th May 2018

UAE FORCES ON THE ISLAND OF SOCOTRA

Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen over the Island of Socotra, Yemen; notes that Socotra is home to tens of thousands of Yemeni civilians and a unique biosphere with a host of Unesco-protected plants and animals and is one of four Yemeni sites on the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th December 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House has considered the important role that Community Transport Organisations (CTOs) play in towns across the UK; notes that community transport schemes help social inclusion; recognises that these schemes are primarily used by people who otherwise would not be able to travel; notes the increasing cost pressures on …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
8th May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018

ABORTION CLINIC BUFFER ZONES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the persistent harassment, intimidation and targeting of people accessing and providing healthcare services at abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory bureaux; further notes repeated instances of women and staff being approached, recorded without their consent, followed and given false information about medical procedures; endorses the …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th May 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th May 2018

CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB PROMOTION

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House congratulates Cardiff City Football Club on its promotion to the Premier League; acknowledges the key role played by the manager Neil Warnock, staff, players, owner, Cardiff City Supporters' Trust, Cardiff City Foundation and by the enthusiasm and loyalty of Cardiff City fans worldwide; and looks forward to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Friday 27th April 2018

PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE OF THE BRITISH CIVIL SERVICE

Tabled by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the strength of the UK Civil Service lies in its political impartiality and its responsibility to provide objective advice to Ministers without fear or favour; recognises the contribution civil servants make to the good of the country; further recognises the important role that independent advice …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
28th March 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR WASPI WOMEN LIVING IN THE EU

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that British women who are affected by the WASPI changes to state pension age for women, and who choose to retire in other EU countries, may not be eligible for healthcare in that country; notes that these women are UK citizens who paid UK …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
28th February 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MODERN SLAVERY

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the lack of long-term support offered to victims of modern slavery; recognises the risk of victims being re-trafficked if they do not have a secure pathway to adequate levels of support, including a period of leave to remain; regrets the missed opportunities to convict more perpetrators …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

EDUCATION

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 136), dated 5 February 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 February, be annulled
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th March 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th March 2018

JOINT PARLIAMENTARIANS' INITIATIVE ON THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL

Tabled by: Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds Central)
That this House notes with concern the possibility that the US Administration could move towards abandoning the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JPCOA); believes that this would undermine what has been achieved in controlling Iran's nuclear programme and damage both the UK's credibility as an international …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd March 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 2018

PORTRAYAL OF ADHD AND ITS TREATMENT

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House notes the documentary, Take Your Pills, which has been distributed by Netflix; expresses its strong concern about what it sees as the programme's unbalanced portrayal of ADHD and its treatment; further notes the recent publication of updated NICE guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of the condition …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
6th November 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st March 2018

SENTENCES HANDED DOWN TO RELATIVES OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER MR ALWADAEI AND SITUATION IN BAHRAIN

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the three-year prison sentences handed down recently in Bahrain for alleged terrorism offences committed by three family members of the UK-based Bahraini human rights activist, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei; notes that the trial has been widely criticised, including by UN experts, and seen as …
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
20th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st March 2018

RELEASE OF NABEEL RAJAB

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the sentence passed on Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, who was sentenced on 10 July 2017 to two years in prison; notes that Nabeel Rajab's offence was talking to journalists and therefore relates to freedom of expression and that the charge …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018

BOWEL CANCER SCREENING

Tabled by: Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
20th February 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018

DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER

Tabled by: Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
9th October 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018

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
14th December 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018

LUCY'S LAW: IMMEDIATE BAN ON THE SALE OF PUPPIES BY PET SHOPS AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY COMMERCIAL DEALERS

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls for the immediate ban on the sale of puppies by pet shops and other third­party commercial dealers; recognises that implementing Lucy's Law will be a major step forward in putting an end to unnecessary animal cruelty and helping to eradicate forms of irresponsible dog breeding and …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 10
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th January 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018

COLLECTING DATA ON ELECTION CANDIDATE DIVERSITY

Tabled by: Bernard Jenkin (Conservative - Harwich and North Essex)
That this House notes with concern that Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 is yet to be commenced; acknowledges that this legislation would require political parties to monitor the diversity of their election candidates; regrets that Section 106 does not cover local government elections, that there is no transparency …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018

PROPOSED VISIT OF SAUDI CROWN PRINCE TO THE UK

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House regrets the Prime Minister's invitation to Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to visit the UK; notes that, as Minister of Defense, Mohammed bin Salman was widely associated with curtailing human rights, and that it was his decision to lead Saudi Arabia into war in …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd January 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 25th January 2018

CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS

Tabled by: James Frith (Labour - Bury North)
That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day payment regulations for …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018

MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES

Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018

CHILDCARE VOUCHERS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that childcare vouchers are a widely-used benefit that are popular with parents and employers alike, with more than 60,000 businesses of all sizes offering vouchers to more than 750,000 parents; further notes that, with childcare costs having risen faster than incomes in recent years, a large …
126 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 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
10th January 2018
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th January 2018

AIRLINE CHARGES FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Tabled by: Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
This House notes with concern that airlines are increasingly requiring musicians to purchase a seat for guitars, and other musical instruments of similar size, or requiring that they be placed in the aircraft hold where temperatures are very low and damage may occur during transit; further notes the campaign led …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2018

IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE

Tabled by: Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th December 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 21st 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
19th December 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL

Tabled by: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
1st December 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017

CLOSURE OF RBS AND NATWEST BANK BRANCHES

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House regrets the latest round of proposed RBS and NatWest branch closures across the UK; believes that such closures are damaging to local RBS and NatWest customers, businesses, community groups and the entire local community; and further believes that the public are entitled to expect better from a …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
20th October 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 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
15th November 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 16th November 2017

GREAT JOBS AGENDA

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes the TUC's Great Jobs Agenda, which sets out that all workers should be entitled to be paid fairly, work in a safe and healthy workplace, be treated decently, have guaranteed hours, get a voice on what matters at work, and get the chance to get on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Friday 3rd November 2017

LEGAL AID FOR INQUESTS

Tabled by: Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House welcomes the publication of the final report of the Bach Commission on Access to Justice; notes Lord Bach's recommendation that, where the state is funding one or more of the other parties at an inquest, it should also provide legal aid for representation of the family of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Friday 20th October 2017

SWANSEA'S CITY OF CULTURE 2021 BID

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes Swansea's shortlisting to be named UK City of Culture in 2021, reminding the UK of the richness of the Welsh heritage in this creative and cultural city; recognises its diversity, urban and creative, coastal and rural, historic and innovative; further recognises that Swansea has a cosmopolitan …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
12th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

LONDON FISHERIES CONVENTION

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House condemns the process by which the Government is withdrawing from the London Fisheries Convention; highlights the lack of consultation with the National Assembly for Wales before announcing that decision; notes that fisheries fall under the devolved competence of the National Assembly for Wales and this process therefore …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
11th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

DWP ESTATE OFFICE CLOSURES

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of the closure of almost one in 10 jobcentres; notes that only six of the original 78 earmarked for closure have been reprieved and two which were not under threat will now close; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

HENDRY REVIEW ON SWANSEA BAY TIDAL LAGOON

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the Government's previous commitment to the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon (SBTL); highlights the recommendation to launch the SBTL project in the Hendry Review commissioned by the Government; further notes the Hendry Review described it as a matter of urgency; acknowledges the Conservative Party's failure to include …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

PUBLIC SECTOR PAY

Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the role of the independent pay review bodies in assessing market data and presenting evidence from key stakeholders, including Government, employers and trade unions, as well as carrying out their own enquiries to ascertain the correct level of pay; further notes how Government since 2010 by …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017

ROYAL NAVY'S AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT CAPABILITY

Tabled by: Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport)
That this House notes the recent speculation that the Government is considering scrapping the two Devonport-based Royal Navy amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark; further notes that scrapping these warships would mean removing the Royal Navy's entire world-class amphibious assault capabilities; observes that these defence cuts risks severely …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
21st June 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017

ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - 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
5th September 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017

FLIGHT OF ROHINGYA REFUGEES FROM BURMA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Burma into Bangladesh, with over 100,000 having fled violence, allegedly triggered by an attack by Rohingya militants on police posts, since the end of August; is very concerned about reports from many of those who have …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2017

NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British dual national, who is currently arbitrarily detained in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement and has been kept from seeing her …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2017

HUNGER STRIKE BY POLITICAL PRISONERS IN COLOMBIA

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes the amnesty framework laid out in the Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP of August 2016; notes that all political prisoners should have been freed in January 2017; regrets that only 1,081 of 3,400 FARC prisoners have so far been released from …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2017

DEATH PENALTY IN SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is extremely alarmed by recent executions in Saudi Arabia and reports that further executions, possibly followed by crucifixion, may take place soon; notes with considerable concern assertions made by human rights organisations that many on death row have been tortured or otherwise coerced into signing confessions and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
13th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2017

ROYAL MAIL

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that Royal Mail provides vital public services in the delivery of letters and parcels and the provision of PO Box services; further notes that when it was privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013 concerns were raised about the continued provision of local delivery offices, but …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th July 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2017

FIXED ODD BETTING TERMINALS

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes the re-establishment of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the introduction of the Gambling Act 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017

WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th June 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017

LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Anna McMorrin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st June 2017

CLOSURE OF TESCO ENGAGEMENT CENTRE IN CARDIFF

Tabled by: Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House notes the devastating impact of today's shock announcement by Tesco to close its Customer Engagement Centre in Maes-Y-Coed Road, Cardiff with up to 1100 job losses; recognises that the centre has been part of the local economy for many years and has a highly skilled, highly motivated …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1