Diolch, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this important debate, in which we have heard a surprising …
Status | Signatures | Title |
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Open | 327 of 8,221 (3.98%) |
Let there be a referendum for Welsh independence |
Open | 87 of 14,183 (0.61%) |
Financial support for Outdoor Residential Centres during closure |
Open | 229 of 49,684 (0.46%) |
Overturn the decision to allow the use of neonicotinoid pesticides Gov Responded - 23 Feb 2021 |
Open | 56 of 13,873 (0.40%) |
Hold a public vote on HS2 project as it is being paid for by the public Gov Responded - 5 Jan 2021 |
Open | 166 of 48,561 (0.34%) |
Ensure Student Nurses are paid whilst on placement Gov Responded - 24 Nov 2020 |
Status | Signatures | Title |
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Open | 957 of 1,111,877 (0.09%) |
End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry Gov Responded - 11 Nov 2020 |
Open | 780 of 577,759 (0.14%) |
Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000 Gov Responded - 26 Jan 2021 |
Open | 459 of 219,309 (0.21%) |
Make dog theft a specific criminal offence Gov Responded - 20 Jan 2021 |
Open | 422 of 151,202 (0.28%) |
Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation Gov Responded - 14 Jan 2021 |
Open | 338 of 285,078 (0.12%) |
Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists Gov Responded - 14 Jan 2021 |
Current Signatures | Final Signatures | Title | Petition Deadline |
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45,938 c. 192 added daily |
48,248 (Estimated) |
Give further financial support to the Events and Hospitality industry Sign this petition Gov Responded - 15 Oct 2020 Debated on - 11 Jan 2021 View Ben Lake's petition debate contributions |
9 Mar 2021 closes in 1 week, 4 days |
Being the first to close and still no clue as to when we can open, this seasonal industry is losing its summer profits that allows them to get through the first quarter of next year. Even if we are allowed to open in December, 1 months profit won't be enough to keep us open in 2021. We need help |
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209,631 c. 1,358 added daily |
263,892 (Estimated) |
Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government Sign this petition Gov Responded - 3 Nov 2020 Debated on - 11 Jan 2021 View Ben Lake's petition debate contributions |
6 Apr 2021 closes in 1 month, 1 week |
The UK hospitality industry. Responsible for around 3m jobs, generating £130bn in activity, resulting in £38bn in taxation. Yet, unlike the Arts or Sports, we do not have a dedicated Minister. We are asking that a Minister for Hospitality be created for the current, and successive governments. |
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1,725,630 Petition Closed |
Do not prorogue Parliament Gov Responded - 9 Sep 2019 Debated on - 9 Sep 2019 View Ben Lake's petition debate contributions |
15 Feb 2020 closed 1 year ago |
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Parliament must not be prorogued or dissolved unless and until the Article 50 period has been sufficiently extended or the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU has been cancelled. |
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149,138 Petition Closed |
Pay Up Now! – Scrap the pay cap and give public servants a meaningful pay rise Gov Responded - 9 Oct 2017 Debated on - 4 Dec 2017 View Ben Lake's petition debate contributions |
12 Mar 2018 closed 2 years, 11 months ago |
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Every single person who works in public services needs and deserve a pay rise. It’s time for the pay cap to be scrapped, for the government to provide additional funding for public sector pay and for employers to put public sector workers pay up now. |
Date Tabled | Title | Signatures |
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9 Feb 2021 |
Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021Christopher KapessaTabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)That this House stands in solidarity with the family of Christopher Kapessa, a 13 year old child, who died after being pushed into the River Cynon in South Wales on 1 July 2019; extends its sympathy to his family; has concerns about the South Wales Police investigation into Christopher’s death; … |
24 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2021) Signatures by party: Labour: 19 Plaid Cymru: 3 Independent: 2 |
10 Feb 2021 |
Ben Lake signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021Seafarers' hours of work and restTabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)That this House notes the World Maritime University’s (WMU) EVREST report evaluating the regulation of seafarers’ hours of rest and work; notes that the report, based on interviews with seafarers, maritime safety and port state regulators, flag states and seafarer organisations, finds an ingrained culture of under-reporting and falsification of … |
24 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2021) Signatures by party: Labour: 13 Scottish National Party: 4 Independent: 3 Plaid Cymru: 3 Liberal Democrat: 1 |
Ben Lake has not been granted any Urgent Questions in the current sitting
Ben Lake has not been granted any Adjournment Debates in the current sitting
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about access by customers, in particular those in rural areas, to banking services; to make provision for community banking hubs; to review access to banking services through the Post Office network; and for connected purposes.
Local Electricity Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
Sponsor - Peter Aldous (CON)
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
Sponsor - Peter Grant (SNP)
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
Sponsor - Anna McMorrin (LAB)
Plastic Pollution Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Alistair Carmichael (LDEM)
Packaging (Extended Producer Responsibility) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
Sponsor - Anna McMorrin (LAB)
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 4) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Yvette Cooper (LAB)
European Union Withdrawal (Evaluation of Effects on Health and Social Care Sectors) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Brendan O'Hara (SNP)
Voyeurism (Offences) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Wera Hobhouse (LDEM)