17th May 2024
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Friday 24th May 2024
ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House regrets that the UK has received its lowest-ever rank on the ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map; recognises the 2024 Rainbow Map is the organisation's 13th annual review of the human rights situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in 49 countries in Europe and Central Asia; further …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th May 2024
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2024
19th Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House joins in commemorating the 19th annual Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, held on Yom HaZikaron—Memorial Day—in Israel, beginning on the evening of 12 May 2024; pays tribute to all Israelis and Palestinians who grieve together and stand united in their demand for an end to bloodshed between …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
21st February 2024
90 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 42
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
1st February 2024
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th February 2024
LGBT History Month 2024
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House recognises and celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2024; welcomes this month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history; notes that LGBTQ+ people have a long history of making incredible contributions to the UK; further notes that LGBTQ+ History month is …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
26th January 2024
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2024
Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the attempted take-over of the Cows’ Garden in the Armenian Quarter of occupied Jerusalem by illegal Israeli settler organisations; notes that, despite the cancellation of a lease agreement, Israeli settlers have used violence, threats and bulldozers against the Armenians at this site; recognises …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2024
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Dr Ofer Cassif
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House acknowledges the plight of Dr Ofer Cassif, Member of Israeli Knesset of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) who currently faces unconstitutional expulsion from the Israeli Knesset on the grounds of supporting armed struggle against the state following his signature on a petition supporting South …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th November 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Friday 20th October 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 36
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
12th July 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Friday 14th July 2023
Scottish Government paper on drug reform
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the publication of the recent paper on drug reform from the Scottish Government entitled A Caring, Compassionate and Human Rights Informed Drug Policy for Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s public health approach to problematic drug use; further notes that the paper calls on the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
4th July 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023
Palestinians facing persecution
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House recognises that the Palestinian people are under unprecedented attack; notes that the Israeli Government, one of the most right-wing in its history, has launched its biggest military incursion in the West Bank in two decades, is announcing thousands of new illegal settlements on a regular basis, continuing …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 9
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd July 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 3rd July 2023
Prescribing of cannabis medicines by general medical practitioners
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that the Government allowed specialist medical practitioners to be able to prescribe cannabis medicines in 2018, but excluded general medical practitioners, despite their core role in supporting patients in their communities; further notes that, annually, around 20,000 patients obtain private prescriptions for medical cannabis, but just …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th May 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 12th June 2023
Alcohol labelling in Ireland
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House congratulates the pioneering efforts of the Irish Government for introducing mandatory health labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert consumers to calorie content, grams of alcohol, risks of cancer and liver disease and dangers of drinking while pregnant; recognises that standardised health labelling enable consumers to make informed …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
5th June 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 12th June 2023
Support for the Anti-Stigma Network
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises that people harmed by drug and alcohol use should be treated fairly, justly and with dignity; further recognises that they are, however, frequently dehumanised, marginalised and discriminated against; acknowledges that negative preconceptions and stereotypes present a major obstacle to people accessing harm-reduction and recovery services; welcomes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023
75th anniversary of the Nakba
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that Monday 15 May 2023 marks 75 years since 750,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled from Palestine in what is now known as the Nakba; notes that there are now over five and a half million Palestinian refugees worldwide and supports these refugees' rights in line …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th April 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023
20th anniversary of shooting of Tom Hurndall
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes that April 2023 marks twenty years since 22 year old British photojournalist, Tom Hurndall, was shot in the head by an Israeli army sniper as he tried to rescue Palestinian children from the line of gunfire in Gaza; further notes that he died in January 2004 …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
8th March 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2023
Peoples' Democratic Party in Turkey
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses concern over the court case against the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Turkey which could result in its closure; notes this would be in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights and prevent a democratically elected party from participating in politics; calls on the international …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2023
Killing of Palestinian journalists
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes submissions to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) following the killing of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces; recognises the need for such intervention following the commission of deplorable …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th March 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Friday 3rd March 2023
The Loan Charge
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is concerned that suicides have been linked to the Loan Charge and that despite the Morse Review, thousands face unaffordable demands, with the risk of further suicides; notes that most people facing action were mis-sold schemes and that HMRC are demanding scheme users repay disputed tax; further …
118 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 32
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th January 2023
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2023
Ryan Cornelius and the UAE
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
This House notes with concern that Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates, notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that he has been arbitrarily detained, and notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that Mr Cornelius should be immediately released and provided with compensation …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
14th December 2022
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2022
Closure of the Middlesbrough Diamorphine-Assisted Treatment programme
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House is dismayed that the pioneering Middlesbrough Diamorphine-Assisted Treatment programme has closed due to the withdrawal of funding; applauds the exemplary efforts of Danny Ahmed and his colleagues at the addiction treatment clinic in helping to save and rebuild lives; recognises the success of this scheme in providing …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th June 2022
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022
50 years of Pride in the UK
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes Pride Month 2022, running from 1st to 30th June; understands Pride is a month-long celebration of the establishment of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement that followed the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969; recognises this year marks 50 years of the Pride movement in the UK, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
16th May 2022
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th May 2022
Dame Deborah James
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House congratulates Dame Deborah James on her richly deserved Damehood; recognises her phenomenal fundraising efforts through the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research UK; thanks her, Lauren Mahon, the late Rachael Bland and Steve Bland for raising awareness and talking openly about cancer in the podcast You, Me & …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2022
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2022
Veteran homelessness
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to end veterans’ rough sleeping by the end of 2024; recognises the excellent work that organisations such as Alabaré, Launchpad, Riverside and Stoll do in providing veterans with the specialist support they need to address complex needs and promote independent living; and calls …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd March 2022
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2022
Access to telemedical abortion care beyond September 2022
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House is dismayed by Government plans to end the availability of telemedical abortion care services for early medical abortions up to 9 weeks and 6 days gestation, beyond September 2022; notes that access to this temporary service during the covid-19 lockdowns was crucial to ensuring that women needed …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th November 2021
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th November 2021
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACSR) was announced on 18 August 2021; further notes that hon. Members are still receiving desperate messages for help and that Ministerial replies to queries make repeated reference to the scheme; is concerned that three months later the ACRS is still …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th September 2021
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th October 2021
Drug strategy
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes that ONS data released on 3 August 2021 revealed a record number of drug-related deaths in 2020, with 4,561 deaths in England and Wales and 1,339 deaths in Scotland, higher than any other European country; further notes that almost half of homicides and half of acquisitive …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2021
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th July 2021
Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House thanks Professor Dame Carol Black for her comprehensive Independent Review of Drugs, Part 2 which outlines a clear way forward on drug treatment and recovery to bring hope and real change to the many individuals, families and communities whose lives are blighted by drug addiction and by …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th May 2021
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 17th May 2021
50 years of the Misuse of Drugs Act
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is not fit for purpose; notes that for 50 years, it has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; further notes that instead it has increased harm, damaged public health and …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
9th December 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2021
Human rights and democracy in Poland
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House acknowledges and condemns human rights violations in Poland, in particular, attacks on the rights of women and LGBTQ+ minorities, including the near-total abortion ban that breaks the human right of freedom from torture, and disregards the bodily autonomy of women; supports the protection of LGBTQ+ families, and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st October 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 8th October 2020
Problem drug use
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is appalled by the number of people dying from drug related deaths in the UK; welcomes the reports of the Scottish Affairs and Health Select Committees following their separate inquiries; supports the presentation of the Problem Drug Use Bill; notes that its implementation would ensure the drugs …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th September 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th September 2020
County lines and child criminal exploitation
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is alarmed at the expansion of county lines networks, recently exacerbated by covid-19; calls for clarification of laws to ensure that all young people who are groomed, coerced and controlled into committing crime are recognised as victims of trafficking and exploitation; advocates the adoption of a new …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th May 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 28th May 2020
Treatment services during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges the vital role being performed by drug and alcohol treatment services throughout the country during the covid-19 outbreak; recognises that key workers on the frontline of critical service provision are among the unsung heroes who rarely receive the recognition they deserve; commends the dedication with which …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th May 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th May 2020
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia 2020
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that 17 May is the annual International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia to highlight the violence and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex communities and other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) continue to face; further …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
12th May 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th May 2020
Prisoners of conscience in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 15 May 2020 marks the second anniversary of the wave of arrests targeting Saudi women’s rights activists; is concerned that several, including Loujain al-Hathloul, Naseema al-Sadah, Samar Badawi, Nouf Abdulaziz and Maya’a al-Zahrani, remain in detention and eight others remain on trial; is dismayed by …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
11th May 2020
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th May 2020
Proposed Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House notes with concern the plans of the new Israeli coalition government to annex part of the occupied West Bank; further notes that Israeli legislation can progress from 1 July 2020 to carry out such an annexation; highlights that any such annexation of territory occupied in 1967 is …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 28
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2020
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
19th December 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th January 2020
Alcohol policy
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House reaffirms its support for the Alcohol Charter, published by the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm; notes that, in addition to approval from health professionals, the Charter is now supported by Napo and the POA, unions representing …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
19th December 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th January 2020
Drug policy
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that deaths related to drug poisoning in Britain have risen inexorably in recent years to record levels; further notes that hospital admissions for poisoning due to drug misuse also continue to rise, with NHS Digital reporting there were over 18,000 admissions in England alone …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th December 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 20th December 2019
Review of democracy
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the main UK party manifestos for a review of democracy by a commission, convention or assembly; and encourages the Government to redeem this pledge with the active participation and deliberation of citizens of the UK.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th October 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Alcohol Charter
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House reaffirms its support for the Alcohol Charter, which was launched on 16 October 2018 by the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm; notes that the charter is now supported by 35 organisations; further notes with regret that there …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Professor Alex Stevens and the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern the recent resignation of Professor Alex Stevens from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD); commends his invaluable contribution to the ACMD as Chair of its Working Group on Custody-Community Transitions; notes with regret that his decision was prompted by Government interventions …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd September 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th September 2019
DRUGS DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that there were 4,359 deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2018; further notes that this is the highest number and the highest annual increase on record; recognises that the vast majority of these deaths are preventable; and calls on the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th May 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2019
IR35 OFF-PAYROLL TAX EXTENSION TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern HM Treasury’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector; believes that this could damage the UK’s flexible workforce, reducing avenues for work and harm the economy; further notes that the extension could force thousands of contractors into false-employment, potentially costing …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th December 2018
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
WATER POLLUTION IN NORTHERN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
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CONDUCT OF THE SPEAKER (IMPARTIALITY)
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that Erskine May states that "The chief characteristics attaching to the office of Speaker in the House of Commons are authority and impartiality"; further notes that it states that "Confidence in the impartiality of the Speaker is an indispensable condition of the successful working of procedure, …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
11th April 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019
Exiting the European Union
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 69
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
8th April 2019
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GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with alarm that stoning to death as the punishment for homosexual sex came into force on 3 April 2019 in Brunei; further notes that this is part of an enactment of the Sharia penal code formally published in 2013 that also includes stoning for adultery and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
FORCED LIVE ORGAN EXTRACTION FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern, allegations of forced organ harvesting in China and associated reports of suppression, persecution, torture and mass arbitrary imprisonment faced by religious and ethnic minority groups including Tibetans, Christians, Uyghers, and practitioners of the traditional Chinese meditation Falun Gong, that includes allegations of forced live …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
27th February 2019
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2019
PROGRESSIVE POLICING POLICIES ON DRUGS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House commends the pioneering Drug Diversion Scheme initiative introduced by Thames Valley Police which aims to provide a gateway to treatment for those with drug misuse problems; welcomes the progressive approaches to drug policy advocated by Police and Crime Commissioners in Durham, North Wales and the West Midlands; …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2019
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DETENTION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the continuing detention of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain al-Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef, Eman al-Nafjan and Samar Badawi, many months after their arrests in 2018; is extremely alarmed by allegations that some activists have been subjected to sexual harassment, torture and ill-treatment, including …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th January 2019
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PARLIAMENTARY PRAYERS
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House recognises that religious worship should not play any part in the formal business of the House of Commons; believes that parliamentary meetings should be conducted in a manner equally welcoming to all attendees, irrespective of their personal beliefs; further believes that Parliamentary Prayers are not compatible with …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th January 2019
TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE UGANDAN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Paul Williams (Labour - Stockton South)
That this House condemns the arrest and subsequent torture of Members of the Ugandan Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi known as Bobi Wine, Paul Mwiru, Francis Zaake, Gerald Karuhanga, and Kasiano Wadri; believes that arrest and the use of torture against elected legislators has no place in a democratic country; and calls …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
8th May 2018
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 13th 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
9th October 2018
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DRUG DEATHS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that there were 3,756 deaths relating to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2017; further notes that this is the highest number on record; is alarmed that deaths due to Fentanyl and cocaine continue to rise; and calls on the Government to take urgent action …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th July 2018
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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
4th June 2018
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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
5th June 2018
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 14th June 2018
DRUG TESTING AT SUMMER FESTIVALS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House acknowledges with great sadness the deaths of two young festival-goers after taking drugs at the Mutiny Festival in Portsmouth; notes that a further 15 people reportedly attended hospital with drug-related symptoms; regrets that such tragic and needless loss of life is an annual feature of the summer …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st May 2018
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 14th June 2018
ILLEGAL DRUGS MARKET
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes the comments of the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary on the Today programme on 16 May 2018 concerning the levels of violence associated with illegal drugs markets; further notes the increasing proportion of murders linked to the illegal sale or use of drugs; recognises the enormous …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st May 2018
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
PRISON SERVICE PARLIAMENTARY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes recent Ministerial support for a Prison Service Parliamentary Scheme; notes that similar schemes for the Police Service, Fire Service and Armed Forces are popular with hon. Members; believes that such a scheme for the Prison Service would provide hon. Members with invaluable first-hand knowledge of the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
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RESIDENCY RIGHTS OF PALESTINIANS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House expresses concern that the Israeli Knesset has passed an amendment to the Entry Into Israel Law 1952 which gives the Interior Ministry unrestricted powers to revoke the residency of Palestinian Jerusalemites; condemns any and all violations of international humanitarian law, specifically the forcible transfer and deportation of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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
17th January 2018
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FUNDING FOR THE WORK OF UNWRA IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the announcement by the US Administration that it is to cut its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency by more than half; notes that this decision threatens the human security of millions of Palestinian refugees, including those in need of emergency …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th January 2018
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st December 2017
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DETENTION OF AHED TAMIMI
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House expresses deep concern that in the early hours of 19 December an Israeli Border Police unit broke into the Tamimi family home during a night raid in Nabi Saleh and arrested 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi, taking her away for interrogation; believes that Ahed is targeted because she is …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
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RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with dismay that Donald Trump, President of the USA, has declared that the US has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Israel will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; further notes that no other country currently has an …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th November 2017
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BOOSTING RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC MIXING IN SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House recognises the major contribution children and young people mixing with those from different backgrounds makes towards breaking down barriers and building trust in society; and urges that the 50 per cent of religious discrimination in admissions cap at faith free schools in England be continued in the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 2017
LIFTING THE BAN ON UK FLIGHTS TO SHARM EL SHEIKH
Tabled by:
Jonathan Lord (Conservative - Woking)
That this House welcomes the successful implementation of the UK-Egyptian joint action plan and substantial investment in upgrading security at Sharm El Sheikh airport using UK expertise in transport and security services; understands that Sharm El Sheikh airport is now considered by Department for Transport officials as one of the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2017
Crispin Blunt 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
12th July 2017
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PENSION ARREARS OWED TO FORMER RHODESIAN CIVIL SERVANTS
Tabled by:
Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative - Mid Sussex)
That this House calls on the government to make the necessary financial arrangements to enable the Government of Zimbabwe to pay the pension arrears owing to the former civil servants of the Crown who responded to the directive of the Governor of Southern Rhodesia, confirmed by the then UK Prime …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th July 2017
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X PASSPORTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed in previous parliamentary sessions to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued by …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th April 2017
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HER MAJESTY'S OVERSEAS CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative - Mid Sussex)
That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to make the necessary financial arrangements to enable the Government of Zimbabwe to pay the pension arrears owing to the former members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service who responded to the British Government's request that they stay at their posts after …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2016
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st November 2016
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2016
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SCHOOLS' RELIGIOUS ADMISSION RULES
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House acknowledges that mutual trust and understanding between people of different backgrounds grows when they are schooled together, which also benefits social cohesion in society at large; and therefore urges that the current policy where new faith free schools in England cannot select more than half their pupils …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
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RELEASE OF PALESTINIAN MP MARWAN BARGHOUTHI
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Palestinian politician and elected Member of the Palestinian Legislative Authority Marwan Barghouthi has been held in an Israeli prison continuously since 15 April 2002; further notes that, despite spending the last 14 years in jail, he is still the candidate in the strongest position …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 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
5th November 2015
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2015
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2015
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Friday 20th November 2015
RELIEF OF PAIN USING MEDICINAL HERBAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that medicinal herbal cannabis is used successfully for the relief of pain, and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord damage, for those not helped by other medications, chronic neuropathic pain, for example caused by a damaged nerve, facial neuralgia, chronic pain following shingles, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th November 2015
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th May 2015
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN IRELAND
Tabled by:
Emily Thornberry (Labour - Islington South and Finsbury)
That this House congratulates the Republic of Ireland on becoming the first country in the world to endorse the call for marriage equality in a popular vote; believes that Ireland has fulfilled the aspirations of equality campaigners by winning majority support in virtually every parliamentary constituency and concluding the referendum …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd March 2015
Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2015
PARDON FOR PEOPLE CONVICTED UNDER REPEALED ANTI-GAY LAWS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House welcomes the recent pardon granted to Alan Turing for his conviction under anti-gay laws; recognises that a further 50,000 to 100,000 men were also convicted of offences under those laws during the 20th century; believes this is one of the UK's great historical injustices; notes with concern …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd March 2015
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HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Andrew Love (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton)
That this House agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that there is a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; fears the outbreak of further hostilities unless the situation improves dramatically; notes the considerable amount of British and other international aid required to keep Gaza from deteriorating further and to assist in …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1