22nd March 2022
Daniel Zeichner 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
23rd September 2021
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 21st October 2021
Campaign to secure the future of the Covid Memorial Wall
Tabled by:
Afzal Khan (Labour - Manchester Rusholme)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Covid Memorial Wall on Albert Embankment by Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice; notes that this memorial now includes over 150,000 hand-painted hearts to symbolise all those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic; praises the work of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 92
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th March 2021
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th March 2021
Agriculture
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 158), dated 15 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 February 2021, be annulled.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
30th December 2020
Daniel Zeichner 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: 43
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st July 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Town and Country Planning
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that The Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 632), dated 23 June 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 June 2020, be annulled.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2020
BBC Inside Out and Politics East
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
This this House is concerned to learn the important BBC regional programme Inside Out East is under threat as the corporation seeks to make cuts to programming; understands that regional segments of Politics East are similarly threatened; regrets that all filming of these award-winning BBC regional current affairs programmes has …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2020
Legal Aid and Advice
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 515), dated 15 May 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 May 2020, be annulled.
138 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 105
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th June 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th June 2020
Competition
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Competition Act 1998 (Dairy Produce) (Coronavirus) (Public Policy Exclusion) Order 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 481), dated 30 April 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 May 2020, be annulled.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
8th June 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th June 2020
Competition
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Competition Act 1998 (Groceries) (Coronavirus) (Public Policy Exclusion) Order 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 369), dated 27 March 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March 2020, be annulled.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 1
7th January 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020
Australia bushfire crisis
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House acknowledges that the Commonwealth of Australia is fighting one of its worst bushfire seasons, fuelled by record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought; recognises that the heart-breaking and vicious bushfire crisis is affecting states and territories right across the Commonwealth of Australia; sends its heartfelt sympathies to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
7th January 2020
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020
Anti-Semitic incidents
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
This House condemns the widely reported instance of a 13 year old boy receiving vile anti-Semitic abuse on a London bus on 5 January; sends this House’s solidarity and sympathy to the Jewish community following this and other recently widely reported instances of anti-Semitic abuse; again calls on the Government …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020
Unsafe cladding
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes with concern the number of people living in blocks with cladding (both ACM and HPL) which has either been identified as unsafe or has yet to be inspected; is aware that a growing number of people are currently unable to sell their homes because of this …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2019
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
19th December 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020
Musicians' passport
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House recognises the importance of the music industry to our economy and the work, talent and expertise of musicians from all four nations of the United Kingdom; acknowledges that musicians rely on touring and performing in the other 27 nations of the European Union to make a living; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020
Climate Parliament
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes this Government could be responsible for five of the remaining 11 years the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned are left to halve global emissions and limit warming to 1.5C; further notes that the Committee on Climate Change report in July 2019 revealed the Government …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
15th October 2019
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
17th October 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Safety of taxi and private hire sector
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the hard work of the taxi and private hire trade, and that some of the legislation which governs licensing in the industry is dated back to 1847; recognises that new technology and changing transport needs mean than the UK desperately needs updated legislation; notes that the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th October 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Policing of Extinction Rebellion
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House notes that on Monday 14 October the Metropolitan Police imposed new conditions under Section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986 on the Extinction Rebellion protests in London; further notes that the Metropolitan Police has banned any assembly linked to the demonstrations; highlights the increasingly punitive and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2019
EQUALITY FOR DISABLED STAFF AND STUDENTS IN UK EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House recognises the serious challenges and barriers faced by disabled people working in education as revealed by the University and College Union’s survey of its 2,200 members who identify as disabled; pledges its support to enabling positive change, dismantling barriers and improving working conditions for all those with …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2019
FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House notes the ongoing issue that many families around the country face regarding the cost of school uniforms; further notes the findings of The Children’s Society study entitled The Wrong Blazer from 2018 which showed that one million children live in families across England who are getting into …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th July 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019
2019 ITUC GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX UK RATING
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House notes the UK is rated by the International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index as a Regular Violator of Rights, category three, which is among the worst in Europe; expresses grave concern at the finding that the Government and employers are regularly violating workers' rights or failing …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th July 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th July 2019
VIOLENCE IN SUDAN
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House condemns the massacre of protesters in Sudan on 3 June 2019; condemns the reported use of sexual violence; calls on the UK Government to apply severe pressure to its regional allies: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to stop providing the Transitional Military Council with …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th June 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 27th June 2019
WOMEN'S CENTRES
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the importance of specialist women's centres which provide holistic support to women affected by the criminal justice system; highlights the importance of adequately funding the network of women's centres in order to achieve the aims of the Female Offender Strategy; notes that HM Treasury received £80 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th June 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th June 2019
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MACROBERT AWARD
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House recognises 2019 as the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s MacRobert Award for UK innovation in engineering; congratulates the finalists shortlisted for this year’s prize, Bombardier from Belfast, Darktrace from Cambridge, M Squared Lasers from Glasgow and OrganOx from Oxford; notes the prize’s importance in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
23rd April 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 10th June 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
15th May 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th June 2019
DOMESTIC SERVICES AT THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA NHS HOSPITAL IN ESSEX
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the great work that the domestic staff at NHS hospitals do; acknowledges the wider role that these employees have in patient care by keeping a hospital environment clean and safe; notes the market testing of contracted services currently being undertaken at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
7th May 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION HEALTH AND CARE PLANS
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes that the Government's current formula for allocating financial resources to schools includes a requirement that schools themselves have to fund the first £6,000 of the support for the most disadvantaged Special Educational Needs pupils (SEND), those with Education Health and Care plans (EHCP), and that this …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd May 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
DEMENTIA FUND
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd April 2019
Daniel Zeichner 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
25th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
CLOSURE OF THE HONDA SWINDON PLANT
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply concerned at the news that Honda plans to close its Swindon plant; recognises the devastating impact this planned closure will have on the 3,500 people directly employed by Honda as well as the thousands of people whose employment depends on the supply chain, their families …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner 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
4th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 8th 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
19th February 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
IMPORTANCE OF JOURNALISM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House celebrates the importance of investigative journalism in the public interest; believes that a free press is critical to the health of democratic society and that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right; is concerned by the arrests of National Union of Journalists members Barry McCaffrey and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
26th February 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2019
USE OF ANIMALS FOR WARFARE EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern that, each year, thousands of animals of various species including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs, are experimented upon using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that, whilst these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Friday 22nd March 2019
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes that the Environment Agency has imposed upon its non-nuclear staff a pay rise averaging less than 1.3 per cent which was rejected in ballot by more than 85 per cent of their union member staff and which represents a pay cut in real terms; further notes …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019
PUBLIC INQUIRY ON BLACKLISTING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that an internal police investigation, the Creedon report, has been made public; understands that this has concluded that the police, including Special Branches across the UK, and the security services, supplied information to the Consulting Association, and its predecessor, the Economic League, that was funded by …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House welcomes the independent UN Commission of Inquiry report on protests in Gaza; notes with the deepest concern its findings that, in its widespread use of force against demonstrators, Israeli security forces committed violations of international law which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity; condemns the …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 68
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th March 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th March 2019
PAY FOR CIVIL SERVANTS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that civil servants perform an essential role in the functioning of British democracy and the delivery of our public services especially as the UK renegotiates our relationship with the European Union; notes that public servants covered by the Cabinet Office and Treasury's civil service pay guidance …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 28th February 2019
NATIONWIDE YOUTH STRIKES FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes the voice and real concerns of young people on climate change and the future of the planet and of human-kind; recognises the latest warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the need for urgent radical action to minimise the catastrophic impacts of climate change; …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
11th December 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 28th February 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
12th February 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 21st February 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
14th February 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th February 2019
CHANGES TO THE PENSION CREDIT SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern with the Government’s plans to change the pension credit system which could lead to an increase in pensioner poverty; is dismayed that the Government has decided that pension credits will from now on, only be available to couples where both partners have reached pension age, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th February 2019
PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th January 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 2019
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
10th January 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 2019
BAN ON THE SALE, POSSESSION AND USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that even low levels of lead are toxic to humans and other animals and that in the UK, lead was banned from use in petrol, paint and water pipes decades ago, with most other uses strictly controlled; further notes that lead ammunition (gunshot and bullets) remains …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2019
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
HUNGER STRIKE BY LEYLA GÜVEN MP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned that the hunger strike in Turkey by Leyla Güven MP of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has reached its third month and that she is in a critical condition; notes that her protest has inspired others to hunger strike, including Ilhan Sis in Newport, South …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
15th January 2019
65 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
19th November 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is alarmed by the election of far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president; notes his support for the former dictatorship in Brazil and his remarks that it should have killed tens of thousands of more people; further notes his statements in favour of torture and extrajudicial police …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
US WITHDRAWAL FROM INTERMEDIATE RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is deeply concerned by the announcement on 20 October 2018 by the US President of the decision to withdraw the US from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF); notes that withdrawal from the INF will serve to undermine international attempts to curb nuclear proliferation; further notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 20th December 2018
SUBSIDIES FOR BIOMASS ELECTRICITY GENERATION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern that renewable energy subsidies for electricity generated from biomass, most of which is generated using imported wood pellets, are resulting in energy bill-payers paying for expensive, high-carbon electricity; notes that burning wood to generate electricity is a high-carbon power source; further notes that burning …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th December 2018
EATING DISORDER DIAGNOSIS
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes that access to a diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders should not just depend on an individual's weight and fully supports the Dump the Scales campaign for earlier intervention and support before people hit crisis point; recognises the need for a focus by General Practitioners on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th November 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
UNCONDITIONAL ASYLUM FOR ASIA BIBI
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House condemns the threats made to Asia Bibi and her family's lives following her acquittal by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a blasphemy trial; recognises that Britain's commitment to freedom of religious expression, for those of all faiths and none, is one of our most important values; …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
18th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
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
26th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st November 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st November 2018
TACKLING DIGITAL EXCLUSION
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House welcomes the campaign by the Good Things Foundation, a charity that tackles social exclusion through digital, to bridge the digital divide in the UK; notes how recent research published by the Good Things Foundation has shown that at the current rate of investment in digital support, in …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
TRAVEL BAN ON STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that an invitation has been issued to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, to speak at events in Washington DC on 14 November 2018; further notes that these invitations have been issued by anti-Muslim think tanks the Middle East Forum and the David Horowitz Freedom …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
Lord 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
29th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRABHA, CHAIRMAN OF LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House expresses deep sorrow at the tragic death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha the chairman of Leicester City Football Club in a horrific accident on 27 October 2018; also mourns the loss of the other four victims of the tragedy; recognises Khun Vichai's outstanding leadership of the club; further recognises …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
PEOPLE'S VOTE MARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House celebrates the fact that over 700,000 people marched on 20 October 2018 in favour of a People's Vote on the Government's Brexit deal; congratulates the People's Vote campaign and other cross-party movements which helped organise the march; notes that the march was the largest march held in …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
MURDER OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the alleged torture and murder of Washington Post journalist, Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi Arabian regime at its consulate in Turkey on 2 October 2018; regrets the increase in censorship against journalists in authoritarian nations as outlined by Mr Khashoggi in his last Washington Post article …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 29th October 2018
GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT COMMITMENTS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of disability inclusive development; acknowledges progress made at the Global Disability Summit co-hosted by the Governments of the UK and Kenya and the International Disability Alliance on 24 July 2018, and the importance of commitments made to ensure people with disabilities are empowered across …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 9
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th October 2018
FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House considers that the excessive receipt of taxation on losses by users of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals is no justification for allowing stakes above £2 for longer than April 2019.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Friday 26th October 2018
ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of police officers across the country to serve their community against the backdrop of financial cuts preventing their ability to do so as effectively as they could; notes that it has become difficult to establish precisely what resources the police need …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that, under universal credit, at least 100,000 families with disabled children will be worse off by some £1,750 per year; notes that this is due to the lower rate of child disability addition being set at £29.10 per week, representing a 54 per cent …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th October 2018
FRACKING PROTESTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the conviction and imprisonment of three anti-fracking protesters for causing a public nuisance whilst taking non-violent direct action to try to prevent the extraction of shale gas by Cuadrilla at Preston New Road, Lancashire; further notes that shale gas is a fossil fuel and that the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th September 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 13th September 2018
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the decision of the US Administration to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to a reduction of nearly a third of UNRWA's operating budget; believes that such a move takes the Middle East further away from …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th July 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
TWINNING OF OXFORD AND RAMALLAH
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the work of the Oxford Ramallah Friendship Association over 15 years to develop cultural, social and friendship links between the people of Ramallah and Oxford; further welcomes visits and exchanges between residents, schools, community groups and trade unions in the two cities in that time; notes …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th July 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
ISRAEL'S NATION STATE LAW
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
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
23rd July 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
FOREIGN NATIONAL VISAS IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House expresses concern over reports that the Israeli Government is increasingly refusing to renew the residency permits and visas of foreign nationals who live and work in the Palestinian Territories; affirms the view that foreign nationals must be granted access to visit, travel and live in the Palestinian …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS No. 2
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that the Government is closing Childcare Vouchers to new entrants from 4 October 2018 without having conducted a proper analysis of the winners and losers from removing the scheme and replacing it with Tax-Free Childcare, despite a recommendation to so do by the Treasury Select Committee; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th July 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
INDETERMINATE SENTENCE FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION PRISONERS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House expresses concern that too many men and women are trapped in the prison system with no fair prospect of release under the discredited indeterminate sentence for public protection which was abolished six years ago; expresses further concern that over 1,000 people who were released were recalled to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 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
23rd July 2018
Daniel Zeichner 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 East Dulwich)
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
28th March 2018
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
15th June 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th June 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY BALLOONS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that between 2015 and 2016 there was a 50 per cent rise in beach litter; is highly concerned about the amount of plastic and non-biodegradable manmade matter in the oceans; further notes that even balloons sold as biodegradable can take years to break down and can …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 14th June 2018
HUNTING ON NATIONAL TRUST LAND
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned at reports that illegal hunting continues to take place on National Trust land under the guise of trail hunting; notes the evidence of unopposed trespassing of staghound packs on National Trust land to engage in stag hunting; is further concerned by the potential disturbance to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th June 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th June 2018
MAKING CLIMATE CHANGE A PRIORITY FOR THE NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework; further notes that the status of the Climate Change Act 2008 with regards to local planning decisions has been downgraded in that draft; expresses alarm that this change could compromise action on climate change at the local …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
KEEP ME POSTED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House congratulates Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, M&S Bank, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society, Scottish Building Society, OVO Energy, Post Office Home Phone, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Bristol …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th June 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th June 2018
CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
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
Daniel Zeichner 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
8th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 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
14th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
FEES FOR REGISTERING CHILDREN AS BRITISH CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House believes that tens of thousands of children born and living in the UK and entitled to register as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981 are nevertheless undocumented and therefore unable to acces public services, social security, private rented accommodation, the labour market and many other …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
10th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018
VISIT OF TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the visit of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UK, in light of general elections now being held in Turkey whilst a state of emergency continues to be in place; notes in connection to this that the UN High Commissioner for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
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
9th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and re-impose economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran; is disappointed that this decision was …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
INTERIM REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the publication of the interim report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act; notes with concern that there are over 45,000 detentions under the Mental Health Act every year, that detentions rose 47 per cent in the decade to 2015-16 and that Black African …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Friday 11th May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Friday 11th May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Daniel Zeichner 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
25th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
28th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
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
22nd February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th May 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
25th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
COHABITEES ENTITLEMENT TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House calls for reform to extend Bereavement Support Payment to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; considers that the current position is manifestly unfair and ignores the reality of modern day Britain where cohabiting couples account for approximately one in five …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
19th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
WINDRUSH 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that 22 June 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying passengers from the Caribbean; further notes with gratitude that many Windrush passengers had previously served in the UK armed forces during the Second World War; …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House applauds Amnesty International's Brave campaign which aims to raise awareness of the violence and persecution experienced by human rights defenders around the world, many of whom are imprisoned, tortured, forcibly disappeared or killed for speaking up for the principles of freedom, justice and dignity; is appalled that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
PROFESSOR STEPHEN HAWKING
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is deeply saddened by the death of Professor Stephen Hawking, the remarkable physicist, cosmologist and author, whose brilliance and persistence in the exploration of science inspired millions around the globe, notably through his book A Brief History of Time which helped non-scientists understand fundamental questions of physics …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 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
16th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th April 2018
20th ANNIVERSARY OF REFUGEE WEEK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week which lasts from 18 to 24 June 2018; notes that the refugee crisis has uprooted almost 50 million children from their homes who are now vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and trafficking; further celebrates this year's message for Refugee Week, Different …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 2018
PART TWO OF THE LEVESON INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House is hugely disappointed and angered by the Government's refusal to proceed with Phase 2 of the Leveson Inquiry into the relationships between media companies and the police; believes that this is bad for politics, bad for journalism and bad for the public; further believes there is a …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
19th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Home Office's long track record of delay, maladministration and poor quality decision-making while implementing increasingly harsh anti-immigrant policies; deplores the cruel and grossly unfair treatment of Commonwealth citizens legally resident in the UK, including denial of NHS health care, dismissal from employment, arbitrary detention under …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY TRADE UNION DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that Coventry University revealed that it had registered its staff association, the Staff Consultative Group, as a union and signed a recognition agreement with it; is alarmed about reports that the majority of Coventry University staff were unaware of the staff association and were not consulted; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
28th June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the election of five disabled hon. Members on 8 June 2017, an increase of three on the 2015-2017 Parliament; notes that disabled people are still under-represented in the House, and in politics more widely; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one, and that, …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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
26th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 2018
FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY, 4 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with firefighters across the UK on Firefighters' Memorial Day, on 4 May 2018, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the 2,524 colleagues who have lost their life in the line of duty; extends its sympathies, especially on this memorial day, to all the bereaved families of …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 17
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th March 2018
STREET CHILD WORLD CUP 2018
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House applauds the excellent work done by Street Child United; notes that there are millions of children surviving on the streets around the globe; celebrates the work done by Street Child United to change this; further notes the previous success of the Street Child World Cup Rio 2014 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd March 2018
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Independent - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd March 2018
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
13th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd March 2018
NAE PASARAN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates the award-winning short film, Nae Pasaran, which recently enjoyed its premiere as a feature-length documentary at the Glasgow Film Festival on 4 March 2018; commends the work of everyone who was involved for their passion and commitment in telling the full story of Rolls-Royce engineers Bob …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd March 2018
GENDER-NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the adoption of a gender-neutral school uniform policy creates an environment in which everyone is accepted and students are not labelled by the clothing they wear; welcomes the growing trend toward gender-neutral uniform policies; further welcomes that over 150 schools in the UK have already …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
19th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NAMING AND SHAMING OF NON-COMPLIANT EMPLOYERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to come down hard on businesses that breach the National Minimum Wage; notes that a key plank of the Government's efforts to both raise awareness and discourage such breaches is the naming and shaming of non-compliant businesses by the Department for Business, Energy …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th March 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
CHANGING PLACES TOILETS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the difficulty faced by disabled people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets in public places; understands the impact this has on the ability of many people to carry out day-to-day tasks outside of the home; is aware that Changing Places toilets would enable over …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 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
12th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018
UK ARMS SALES TO REPRESSIVE REGIMES
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the Government has officially invited Governments with records of serious and systematic human rights abuses, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Turkey, to the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition this week in London; is concerned that such Governments are 2017-18 priority markets for the Government's arms …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
REPEAL OF THE VAGRANCY ACT 1824
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses grave concern over the continuing use of the Vagrancy Act 1824 to criminalise homeless people who are rough sleeping; notes with concern that this Dickensian law was used 1,810 times in 2016-17; welcomes that this Act is no longer in force in Scotland and Northern Ireland; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
PROPOSED VISIT OF SAUDI CROWN PRINCE TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
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
6th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT PAYING COUNCIL TAX
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that between 9.5 and 18 per cent of people each year are imprisoned unlawfully for having failed to pay Council Tax despite the fact that they had not committed a criminal offence; further notes that from 2010 to 2017, between 66 and 125 of the 692 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th February 2018
NICE GUIDELINES ON DEPRESSION IN ADULTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses grave concern over proposed changes to NICE guidelines on the recognition and management of depression in adults, which could have a profoundly detrimental impact on patient care and access to effective treatments; notes the concerns expressed by several respected clinical leaders and professional bodies that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
US POLICY ON ABORTION SERVICES OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes that a year has passed since the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, by the US Administration; recognises that this expanded policy has started to have a devastating impact on access to reproductive health services in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2018
LIFE AFTER WAR - FILM BY WAYNE SHARROCKS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House supports the work of Wayne Sharrocks who campaigns on the issues of mental health in the Armed Forces and the dangers of enlisting at age 16; notes that mental health disorders among the UK Armed Forces have increased by 78 per cent since 2007; further notes Wayne's …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2018
ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the importance of local pharmacies as a community cornerstone, and as a vital service for the most vulnerable in the community; believes that the best way to do this is to create an Essential Community Pharmacy Scheme to fund the purchase of prescription drugs up front, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st 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
20th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CHEWING GUM REMOVAL SCHEME
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes the nuisance and unsightly blight imposed on streets throughout the UK by the careless disposal of chewing gum; further notes the extent of this problem with an estimated 2,000,000 pieces of gum being dropped in public places each day; acknowledges the high cost of removal of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
8th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 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
6th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS 2018
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers on 12 February 2018; understands that fewer than 20 countries worldwide still allow their armed forces to recruit young people aged 16; further understands that the UK is the only country in Europe and the only Permanent Member …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
BANK TRANSFER SCAMS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets the rising prevalence of bank transfer scams; recognises the devastating effect of banking fraud on hundreds of ordinary people across the country who are often tricked into losing their entire life savings; notes a recent survey carried out by consumer group Which? which found that of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
17th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 2017 (S.1., 2017, No. 725), dated 5 July 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 July, be annulled.
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
8th February 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 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
22nd January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
COURT CLOSURES ACROSS THE UK
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to close nine further courts across the UK, displacing over 130 members of staff; notes that these proposals come at a time when staff morale has been damaged by previous closures, job cuts, pay restraint and privatisation threats; believes that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2018
MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably her work on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th 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
16th January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that an increasing number of NHS trusts in England are attempting to establish wholly owned subsidiary companies to deliver services such as facilities and estates, ostensibly as a means of exploiting a tax loophole; believes that the major savings will in fact come from employing new …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2018
DUMPING OF ISRAELI WASTE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses deep concern over the allegations raised by the human rights organisation B'Tselem that Palestinian land in the West Bank is being used for the treatment of Israeli waste, including hazardous waste; notes that Israel is using the occupation of the Palestinian Territories to deny the Palestinian …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2018
FALUN GONG AND HARVESTING ORGANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to condemn the persecution of Falun Gong and the crime of harvesting organs from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience in China.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th January 2018
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th 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
21st December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2018
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
14th December 2017
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
19th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 21st 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
14th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 21st December 2017
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
13th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
BREXIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the need to maintain and build on food, environmental and public health standards in the UK; notes that these standards have been substantially driven by the EU, and that the UK’s future departure from the EU raises significant questions on the maintenance of these standards in …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
JOB LOSSES AT BRITVIC
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises the historic and economic significance of Robinsons, now Britvic, and Colman's, now Unilever, to the city of Norwich; notes with dismay Britvic's proposed withdrawal of production from the Carrow Road site which will lead to almost 250 job losses; further notes the adverse impact that withdrawal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
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
29th November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
LABOUR MARKET ENFORCEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Middlesex University Business School, Unpaid Britain: wage default in the British labour market, that at least two million workers experience non-payment of wages or holiday pay each year and that those unpaid wages amount to …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
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
21st June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS AND NHS PROPERTY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Bambos Charalambous (Labour - Southgate and Wood Green)
That this House notes that Community Health Partnerships recently ended its facilities management contract with NHS Property Services and is now undertaking a tender exercise to find a new provider; expresses concern at the considerable uncertainty this has created for the 590 staff working for NHS Property Services who are …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House acknowledges that hearing loss is the largest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia, as confirmed in the recent report of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care, which found that mid-life hearing loss is responsible for nine per cent of the risk of dementia; recognises …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
29th November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
UPSKIRTING LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Laura Pidcock (Labour - North West Durham)
That this House notes that there is no specific offence of taking upskirt photos; further notes that existing criminal offences are often not sufficient to bring prosecutions for upskirting; welcomes the fact that the public petition brought by campaigner Gina Martin on the issue has attracted more than 70,000 signatures; …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 27th November 2017
LEGAL RIGHTS FOR COHABITEES WHO SEPARATE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that there are currently more than six million people in the UK who live together without being married or in a civil partnership, and that such cohabitees are the fastest growing family type; is concerned that, in England and Wales, such cohabitees have little or no …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
20th November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 27th November 2017
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
6th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 27th November 2017
SAINSBURY'S AND THE FAIRTRADE MARK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to drop the Fairtrade mark for its own-brand tea and develop its own certification scheme; notes that the Fairtrade Foundation is a respected organisation and part of a global network that strives to ensure that farmers and workers in …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st November 2017
THE UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES 23
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 2017 looks set to be one of the hottest years on record and that 15 of the 16 warmest years have occurred in the 21st century; welcomes the clear message from the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties 23 (COP23) climate negotiations that there …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN AUSTRALIA
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House welcomes the result of the Australian marriage equality survey which had a resounding result for the yes campaign with 61.6 per cent in favour; notes that the turnout for the survey was 79.5 per cent, higher than that of the 2017 general election or EU referendum turnout; …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017
LEGAL AID FOR INQUESTS
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
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
2nd November 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 2017
CHRIS BARTTER - TRADE UNIONIST AND FOI CAMPAIGNER
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Chris Bartter, trade unionist, librarian and freedom of information campaigner; further recognises his many achievements as a steward in Glasgow Libraries, as a Service and Conditions Officer, Chair of NALGO's Publicity Committee, lay Scottish District Secretary, and then full-time Communications officer …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
25th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
BREAST CANCER IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House is deeply concerned about the crisis facing Palestinian women with breast cancer, particularly those living in Gaza; notes that restrictions on freedom of movement imposed by Israel prevent many from reaching essential treatment, such as radiotherapy, elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory; expresses deep concern over reports …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the findings published by Leonard Cheshire Disability, as part of its Untapped Talent campaign on disability employment, that 60 per cent of young disabled people said they did not receive the right support in order to move towards employment; encourages the Government to do more to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that 10 October 2017 is World Mental Health Day as organised by the World Health Organisation; notes that mental health issues affect one in four people across the UK; further notes that adolescents may be particularly at risk of experiencing first episodes; notes that mental health …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
12th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
THE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY AND INCLUSION FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure closer collaboration between the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Green Paper responses in the interests of achieving the Government's commitment to supporting one million disabled people into work; and urges the Government …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House agrees that the recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality needs to be implemented in full; believes that gender identity includes those who do not identify as either male or female, identify as both, a third gender or are fluid in their identity; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
HOMELESSNESS AND END OF LIFE CARE
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the end-of-life care for homeless people: A qualitative analysis exploring the challenges to access and provision of palliative care by Dr Caroline Shulman et al, published on 3 July 2017; recognises the report's findings that many homeless people are dying in unsupported, unacceptable situations; notes the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Lucy Powell (Labour (Co-op) - Manchester Central)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision not to proceed with the Prime Minister's proposal for new selective secondary schools; notes the opening on 8 September 2017 of a new annexe of the Weald of Kent Grammar School in Sevenoaks, maintains that an annexe which accommodates fully 450 pupils and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
RE-LEGALISING MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that it is the duty of the good citizen to challenge laws that oppress the sick and the powerless and deny them their medicine of choice; congratulates the United Patients Alliance for the act of mass civil disobedience in challenging the discredited, cruel and unenforceable law …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
77 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
CUTS TO LEGAL AID SINCE 2013
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by growing evidence, including reports by Amnesty International and the Law Society, that cuts to legal aid since April 2013, under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), have left thousands of the most disadvantaged in society, including children and …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th October 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
PANORAMA PROGRAMME 'BRITAIN'S IMMIGRATION SECRETS'
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked and disturbed by the BBC Panorama documentary Britain's Immigration Secrets exposing the abuse suffered in Brooke House, the immigration detention centre managed by G4S; commends the efforts of reporter Callum Tulley for his bravery in reporting on this matter despite the personal risk; considers that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO WAR CRIMES IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the initiative of the Netherlands Government to introduce an independent war crimes inquiry into the conflict in Yemen; notes the destruction that the civil war has caused in Yemen; further notes last week's civilian deaths which resulted from coalition bombings; and calls on the Government to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House calls on the Security Council to table an immediate resolution on Yemen; notes the huge humanitarian consequences the conflict there has caused the Yemeni people; and further notes the deep concern felt by over 100 hon. and Right hon. Members of this House who signed a letter …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 7th September 2017
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
4th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 7th September 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable a …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women per year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that three out of four …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2017
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE GAZA STRIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; notes that the blockade of Gaza by the Israeli and Egyptian authorities has been in place for 10 years, violates international law and continues to impoverish civilians in Gaza; recognises that Gaza remains under Israeli …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
19th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that on 7 July 2017 the United Nations concluded a legally-binding Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons with the object of leading to the total elimination of nuclear weapons; welcomes the fact that the treaty was adopted by 122 states with just one vote against …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
IMPORTATION OF FOIE GRAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the production of foie gras, considering it cruel and unnatural to force-feed geese until it causes internal damage; welcomes the UK's continued ban on domestic production of this foodstuff; admires India as the first country in the world to ban the import of foie gras; and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
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
11th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
AGEING TYRES ON PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES
Tabled by:
Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
TRANSPARENCY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEBTS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern about the alleged secret loans given by London-based banks in 2013 to Mozambican companies, with Mozambique Government guarantees, and without approval of the Mozambique parliament; notes that over 90 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa Government international bonds are owed under UK law; calls for measures …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
ASYLUM SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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
11th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
NHS PAY
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House notes that in 2017-18 NHS pay rises have been capped at one per cent and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that applications for nursing degrees have fallen 23 per cent this year; notes that the number of nurses and midwives joining the Nursing …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF UK ARMS EXPORT CONTROLS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House calls for the re-establishment of the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC), as a matter of urgency, to provide scrutiny over current UK arms sales and the UK's arms export control regime post-Brexit; believes that CAEC should include Members from the following Committees: Business, Energy and Industrial …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2017
RITZY PICTUREHOUSE CAMPAIGN FOR THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the action by Picturehouse, a subsidiary of Cineworld Cinemas, in sacking three union representatives involved in organising recent strike action at the Ritzy and other cinemas, and in suspending one further member of staff; shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2017
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
MENTAL HEALTH IN PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the NAO report, Mental Health in Prisons, published on 29 June 2017; notes that 37 per cent of the average month's prison population are reported to have mental health or well-being illness and that 7917 prison inmates were recorded by NHS England as having received treatment …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 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
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
THROUGH THE GATE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the findings in the joint inspection report by HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Prison regarding Through the Gate Resettlement Services which was published on 21 June 2017; notes that Through the Gate resettlement services were introduced in 2015 to bridge the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House is aware that people with long-term conditions in England, such as heart disease, cystic fibrosis or multiple sclerosis still have to pay prescription charges unlike their counterparts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; notes that the medical exemption list of conditions that qualify people for free prescriptions …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2017
ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Government for announcing new legislation to introduce presumed consent for organ donation in Scotland; notes the model successes of presumed consent in Wales where 39 lives have been saved in the last year, which has inspired the change in Scotland; further notes that the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th June 2017
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 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
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2017
CHILD TAX CREDIT (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2017
CUSTOMS UNION MEMBERSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes the benefits of UK membership of the EU Customs Union which removes costly and time-consuming customs processes and red tape for trade with other EU member states, allows the operation of a soft Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland border that would be in jeopardy were the UK …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st March 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
105 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Labour: 39
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
21st March 2016
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th April 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
14th September 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
CLIMATE CHANGE RISK, FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT AND THE PARLIAMENTARY PENSION FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that approximately £500 million is invested in the UK and global economy through the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; further notes the considerable academic and economic evidence from reputable sources, including the Bank of England and Carbon Tracker, that climate change poses a serious risk to returns …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
FOOTBALL CLUBS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the decision of Premier League football to pay a living wage; notes that this will not be introduced until the 2016-17 season; applauds the work of the GMB's End Foul Pay campaign highlighting this issue; further notes the findings of a Survation poll of football fans …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
ALLOWANCES FOR ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the 30 per cent cut in the daily allowance of asylum seeking children from £7.50 to £5.20; notes that this cut goes against the High Court judgment of 9 April 2014 that the Government assessment omitted the cost of essential items such as nappies; deplores this …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
EXPANSION OF THE PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATION SERVICE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House warmly welcomes the completion of the Parliamentary Education Centre and congratulates Mr Speaker and the House of Commons Commission following the official opening on 15 July 2015; notes that this state-of-the-art centre will increase Parliament's capacity for student visitors each year from 45,000 to 100,000; strongly believes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
RECYCLING
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that the average UK family throws away around 40 kilograms of recyclable plastic each year; further notes that recycling saves about 10 to 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road; recognises that disposed waste is a …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal practice in the UK and that legislation includes the offences of taking a British national or a permanent resident abroad for FGM; further notes that FGM still is an offence under the Human Rights Act; …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
IMMIGRATION STATUS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House is concerned that domestic violence legislation provides insufficient protection to survivors of domestic violence who have an insecure immigration status and have little recourse to public funds; notes that many of these survivors remain financially dependent on a violent spouse or family member, which prevents them from …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
FAIR PAY FOR APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that apprenticeships are an essential part of the workplace and are an invaluable opportunity for young people to earn a living and learn a trade or profession; recognises the immense contribution that apprenticeship schemes make to individuals' lives, private sector, third sector and public sector organisations, …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
LOW PAY AND YOUNG WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the National Living Wage policy announced in the 2015 Budget will not improve the incomes of many low paid workers, owing to the simultaneous reductions in working benefits, tax credits and local housing allowance; further notes that the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies calculates that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 20
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
THE LIVING WAGE AT FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the recent commitment of Premier League football clubs to pay the living wage to all full-time employees; notes that the average salary of a Premier League footballer is over £40,000 per week but that many Premier League football clubs still do not pay all contracted and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
STUDENT GRANTS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the increase in the participation of working class students in higher education since maintenance grants were reintroduced; condemns the proposal to cut grants as a direct attack on the poorest people accessing higher education in England; further notes that the transition from a subsidy to a …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE ENTERPRISES
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the Centre for Economics and Business Research's finding that arts and culture in England contributes £7.7 billion to the UK economy from an investment of 0.1 per cent of public spending; further notes statements published by the Creative Industries Federation from leaders in creative businesses that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House remains deeply concerned about the extent and conduct of undercover police surveillance and the use of covert human intelligence sources; deeply regrets the distress caused to women by undercover officers forming intimate relationships and even fathering children with them; is concerned that police surveillance extended to covert …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2015
DALAI LAMA'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House congratulates Tibet's exiled spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 80th birthday on 6 July 2015; recognises him as a global icon of peace and compassion; commends his work promoting mindfulness and non-violence; and encourages the Chinese government to enter into immediate and meaningful …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2015
LGBT PRIDE MONTH
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes LGBT Pride Celebration Month; understands that Pride Month raises awareness of discrimination and highlights the issues affecting the LGBT community; notes that this year's celebrations followed substantial progress on equalities legislation around the world, with couples in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland recently, and now the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2015
ENGLAND WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the England Women's Football Team on its outstanding performance throughout the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and in particular its impressive third-place play-off, beating Germany 1-0 to take home the bronze medal; and notes that the conduct and determination of these athletes on and off the …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
ACTION AID'S FEARLESS CAMPAIGN ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE WORKPLACE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House commends the Women's Tennis Association for introducing regular heat breaks for competitors at Wimbledon once the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius; is surprised that similar provisions are not also in place for male competitors; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with dismay that, despite the Herculean efforts of the work force, its representatives and others to keep open Hatfield Colliery in South Yorkshire, a decision has been made to cease production at the pit with immediate effect; recalls that the trades unions concerned together with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes the health and safety progress made since the Rana Plaza disaster two years ago; commends the signatories of the Bangladesh Accord for their commitment to improving health and safety standards in Bangladesh; calls on business to deliver health and safety in corporate social responsibility, improve reporting …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
MEASUREMENT OF CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY AND FITNESS LEVELS
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House recognises that formal measurement of children's activity and fitness levels is required to put in place effective solutions to stop the rise of the least active generation in history; accepts the varied benefits to be had by ingraining an appreciation for physical activity in even the most …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
10th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
30th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
BUSINESS RATES REVALUATION
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House notes that present business rates are based on valuations carried out in 2008, prior to the world financial crash and ensuing recessions; is concerned that the revaluation postponement in 2013 severed the link to rental values, which would otherwise have seen business rates fall in many parts …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2015
DUTY EXEMPTION FOR SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCERS
Tabled by:
David Warburton (Independent - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of small-scale cider producers, which comprise some 80 per cent of Britain's individual cider makers, believing that they are integral to a great British tradition, supporting a lively pub culture and tourism sector; is concerned that small cider producers …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
BUFFER ZONES AROUND ABORTION CLINICS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the recent escalation in anti-abortion activity targeted at women and staff attending abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory services; further notes that approaching and recording women and staff, alongside the distribution of misleading information and distressing images, intimidates women and jeopardises access to legal healthcare …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House strongly condemns the serious and systematic human rights violations committed by the Eritrean government, as detailed by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, which published a hard-hitting report last week; expresses its concern that the Eritrean government has created a pervasive climate …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that mental health challenges affect one in four people every year, and it is now essential that through the ambition to achieve parity of esteem that services are properly resourced financially and with trained professionals so that they can be accessed at the earliest opportunity, including …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
25th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
NATIONAL GALLERY INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House commends the knowledge, experience and dedication of the visitor and security services staff at the National Gallery; does not support the Gallery's decision to use a private company to manage services that include ticketing, security and information; deplores the victimisation of Public and Commercial Services Union representative …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Green parties at the recent general election, showing the unified support across the House on this animal protection issue; recalls that 94 per cent of …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
24th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2015
RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest and imprisonment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia in May 2014 for championing free speech and freedom of expression; is concerned that he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, 1,000 lashes, a fine of one million Saudi Riyal - over a quarter of …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2015
UN PUBLIC SERVICE DAY
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes and supports the UN Public Service Day on 23 June 2015; recognises that Public Service Day pays tribute to all those who work in roles that serve the public and highlights their contribution to society in delivering key services to residents and communities across the length …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
CONSULTATION ON THE EXTENSION OF THE RIGHT TO BUY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes the Government should conduct a full, transparent and public consultation with local authorities and housing associations on its plan to expand the right to buy scheme to encompass housing association properties; notes that councils and housing associations across the country, particularly in areas suffering from acute …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
NEO-NAZI RALLY IN GOLDERS GREEN
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes with concern the planned neo-Nazi demonstration in Golders Green on 4 July 2015; highlights that this rally is due to take place on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, in an area in which 40 per cent of the population is Jewish; praises the public activism in opposition …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
THE HEWETT SCHOOL, NORWICH
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House condemns the Inspiration Trust's attempt to take control of the Hewett local authority school and gain ownership of its £60 million site, land that should remain a public asset; believes that the Inspiration Trust's family of schools is run by a small group of trustees, lacking transparency …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
INVESTMENT IN BUILDING NEW HOMES AND THE HOUSING BENEFIT BILL
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes with concern that there has been a dramatic reduction in the supply of housing, particularly social housing at social rents, since 2010; further notes that plans to extend the right to buy scheme to housing association tenants in England will further reduce the number of social …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates The Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day (PLD) on 23 June 2015 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and the New Parliament; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
PASSENGER SAFETY AND PRIVATE HIRE INDUSTRY REGULATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that smartphone apps such as Über are circumventing the law governing the taxi and minicab industry; supports the existing regulations whereby private hire vehicles (PHVs) may only pick up passengers when pre-booked rather than from a rank or in response to being hailed; recognises that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
PRISON OVERCROWDING
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House is appalled at the Government's admission of erroneous figures regarding the prison population and possible overcrowding; recognises that organisations such as the Justice Unions' Parliamentary Group, the Prison Officers Association, and the Howard League for Penal Reform have long warned the Government that prisons are dangerously full; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
TREATMENT OF THE ROHINGYA IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House notes that the continuing persecution of the Rohingya people in Burma has caused and continues to create a humanitarian disaster in the area; further notes that the Muslim Rohingya minority have been described as the most persecuted people in the world; further notes that they are subject …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
BIKE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the promotion of cycling during Bike Week from 13-21 June 2015; congratulates those involved in the organisation of events; acknowledges this as the largest national cycling event in the UK; recognises the importance of promoting cycling as a convenient way to make everyday journeys; and endorses …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2015
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that the Government should play a leading role at the UN summit in September 2015 and strongly urge its international colleagues to adopt a specific target to reduce the level of violence against children as part of the new Sustainable Development Goals; notes that UNICEF has …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2015
EU REFERENDUM VOTING AGE
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House believes that 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to vote in any upcoming referendum on the UK’s relationship with Europe; recognises that teenagers have a clear interest in whether or not we stay in the EU and that the future of the EU is vital …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Daniel Zeichner signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1