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Panel of Chairs (since June 2020)1 APPG membership (as of 27 Jan 2021)
Gaps in SupportThe Government set the maximum amount that universities can charge for tuition fees during normal times. Is it not therefore …
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what comparative assessment he has had made of …
20 February 2019, received £350 from the BBC, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA, for appearing as a guest …
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) …
A Bill to make provision for an annual national public holiday on the Friday nearest to 23 June; and for …
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Legislation Debates
Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 - Government Bill (5,378 words contributed) View Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 - Government Bill debatesView All MP Legislation Debates
Significant Tatton Petitions
Highest Tatton signature proportion
| Status | Signatures | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 52 of 6,368 (0.82%) |
Life sentence for drivers who do not stop after killing a person on the road |
| Open | 1,137 of 151,680 (0.75%) |
Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation Gov Responded - 14 Jan 2021 |
| Open | 54 of 7,420 (0.73%) |
Provide specific support for the UK Aviation industry |
| Open | 69 of 13,899 (0.50%) |
Hold a public vote on HS2 project as it is being paid for by the public Gov Responded - 5 Jan 2021 |
| Open | 99 of 20,611 (0.48%) |
Make children exempt from coronavirus "rule of six" Gov Responded - 19 Oct 2020 |
Most Tatton signatures
| Status | Signatures | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 2,265 of 1,112,216 (0.20%) |
End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry Gov Responded - 11 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 1,137 of 151,680 (0.75%) |
Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation Gov Responded - 14 Jan 2021 |
| Open | 759 of 506,734 (0.15%) |
Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination Gov Responded - 23 Feb 2021 |
| Open | 739 of 209,707 (0.35%) |
Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government Gov Responded - 3 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 702 of 578,666 (0.12%) |
Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000 Gov Responded - 26 Jan 2021 |
| Current Signatures | Final Signatures | Title | Petition Deadline |
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353,129 Petition Closed |
Reimburse all students of this year’s fees due to strikes and COVID-19 Gov Responded - 5 Jun 2020 Debated on - 16 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
23 Sep 2020 closed 5 months, 2 weeks ago |
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All students should be reimbursed of this years tuition fees as universities are now online only due to COVID-19, with only powerpoints online for learning materials which is not worthy of up to £9,250. Furthermore, all assessments are being reconsidered to ‘make do’ and build up credits. |
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111,499 Petition Closed |
Refund university students for 3rd Semester Tuition 2020 Gov Responded - 19 May 2020 Debated on - 16 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
7 Oct 2020 closed 5 months ago |
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As students are unable to access facilities or continue with their eduction at their university setting in the following semester, we would like to request that the government considers refunding tuition payments for Semester 3. |
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270,660 Petition Closed |
Require universities to partially refund tuition fees for 20/21 due to Covid-19 Gov Responded - 24 Sep 2020 Debated on - 16 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
29 Jan 2021 closed 1 month ago |
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The quality of online lectures is not equal to face-to-face lectures. Students should not have to pay full tuition fees for online lectures, without experiencing university life. The Government should require UK universities to partially refund tuition fees while online teaching is implemented. |
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170,832 c. 1,094 added daily |
203,879 (Estimated) |
Lower university tuition fees for students until online teaching ends Sign this petition Gov Responded - 30 Oct 2020 Debated on - 16 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
5 Apr 2021 closes in 4 weeks, 1 day |
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Students across the UK have returned to University to be told our learning will be predominantly online for the foreseeable future. The Government should therefore lower our tuition fees and we should receive a partial refund for the effects this will have on our learning and university experience. |
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136,749 Petition Closed |
Require universities to reimburse students' tuition fees during strike action Gov Responded - 21 Apr 2020 Debated on - 16 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
11 Sep 2020 closed 5 months, 3 weeks ago |
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The University and College Union has repeatedly called on its members to strike. However, strikes are ineffective if students, not employees are the main source of revenue. For this to change, government needs to step in and require universities to reimburse tuition fees lost due to strike action. |
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113,401 Petition Closed |
Increase Number of Guests Permitted at Weddings, according to Venue Capacity Gov Responded - 11 Sep 2020 Debated on - 9 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
4 Feb 2021 closed 1 month ago |
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Weddings take months and even years of intricate planning. Myself and many others believe the maximum number of guests authorised at wedding ceremonies should be increased. The number of guests permitted at weddings should be calculated according to venue capacity. |
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146,187 Petition Closed |
Let Us Dance - Support nightclubs, dance music events and festivals Gov Responded - 14 Oct 2020 Debated on - 9 Nov 2020 View Esther McVey's petition debate contributions |
30 Jan 2021 closed 1 month ago |
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Extend funding to nightclubs, dance music events and festivals as part of the £1.57bn support package announced by the government for Britain's arts and culture sector to survive the hit from the pandemic. #LetUSDance |
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Most recent EDMs signed by Esther McVey
| Date Tabled | Title | Signatures |
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11 Apr 2019 |
Esther McVey signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019Exiting the European UnionTabled by: William Cash (Conservative - Stone)That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled. |
82 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2019) Signatures by party: Conservative: 73 Democratic Unionist Party: 7 Independent: 1 Non-affiliated: 1 |
Commons initiatives
Esther McVey has not been granted any Urgent Questions in the current sitting
Esther McVey has not been granted any Adjournment Debates in the current sitting
Esther McVey has not introduced any legislation in the current parliamentary sitting
9 Bills co-sponsored by Esther McVey
June Bank Holiday (Creation) Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Peter Bone (CON)
Online News Platforms (Regulation) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Damien Moore (CON)
Drone (Regulation) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Peter Bone (CON)
Hospital (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Peter Bone (CON)
Voter Registration (No. 2) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Peter Bone (CON)
Student Loans (Debt Interest) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Christopher Chope (CON)
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Christopher Chope (CON)
Voter Registration Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Christopher Chope (CON)
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Christopher Chope (CON)