21st October 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Racism in football
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House condemns the appalling racism at the Haringey Borough v. Yeovil Town FA Cup game on 19 October; applauds the Haringey players and management for their brave and principled decision to walk off in the face of such abuse; calls on the Football Association to ensure that those …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th October 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Friday 18th October 2019
Compass PLC and Blackpool and St Helens workers
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That his House notes that hospital cleaning workers employed by the private contractor Compass Group PLC at Blackpool Victoria are currently in dispute with Compass over that company's failure to award them a decent pay rise to give them the same hourly rates as the NHS colleagues they work alongside, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
ASDA contract 6
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the decision by ASDA to proceed with proposals to put all hourly paid employees on flexible contracts (Contract 6) despite considerable concern about the proposed changes to employee terms and conditions; further notes that the flexibility clause in Contract 6 will force employees to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Voter ID requirements at polling stations
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House expresses deep concern at the Government’s announced plans to prevent people from voting unless they can provide photographic identification at the next election; notes that of the 44.6 million votes cast in 2017, there were just 28 allegations of in-person voter fraud and one conviction; recognises that …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Bus passes for WASPI women
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that not all the women living in England who are affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass is a small concession, given that women born in the 1950s have lost …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Protection of journalists and elected representatives from violence
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House is appalled by footage obtained by the New York Times purporting to show a video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was broadcast at a rally of Trump supporters in …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th September 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd October 2019
PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House condemns the persecution of Christians and other religious groups; is extremely concerned about the rising levels of Christian persecution; is deeply concerned by reports that persecution of Christians in some parts of the world is at near genocide levels; understands that Christians are the most persecuted group, …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th September 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 2019
SUSPENSION OF NHS OVERSEAS VISITORS CHARGING REGIME FOR MATERNITY CARE
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the BMA, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care, and is resulting in …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
30th September 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th September 2019
MERSEY GATEWAY TOLLS
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House notes with concern that local motorists are facing a yearly bill of up to £1,080 to cross the Mersey Gateway Bridge tolls when travelling to and from work; that the cost of those tolls has led to some commuters having to leave their employment; further notes the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2019
POLICE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS PENSION EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Holly Lynch (Labour - Halifax)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the police force, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of others; acknowledges that the support provided by the spouse of a police officer is crucial both emotionally and practically; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND HOSPITALISED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises the enormous personal and financial pressures placed on parents when their child is seriously ill; is aware of the care that parents are required to give their children while their children are in hospital, the additional costs of transport and parking that they incur, and that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
9th April 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019
NEW MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House agrees with the Prime Minister that the state of mental health legislation as it stands constitutes a burning injustice to people living with a mental health illness and notes her intention to introduce a Bill in 2019; further notes that every year one young person in ten …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 13
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
10th July 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th 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
3rd July 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th July 2019
FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby)
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
3rd July 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 2019
COST OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Lisa Forbes (Labour - Peterborough)
That this House notes that a full school uniform can now cost hundreds of pounds, with costs continuing to rise; further notes that the Government has not issued the statutory guidance on school uniforms that was announced in 2015; is deeply concerned by the increasing financial pressure on parents caused …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
1st July 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019
CHILDREN’S CANCER SERVICES IN SOUTH LONDON AND THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Janet Daby (Labour - Lewisham East)
That this House welcomes the appointment of Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE to review Children’s Cancer Services in South London and the southern counties following reports in the Health Service Journal of service failures caused by the lack of paediatric intensive care facilities at the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Friday 21st June 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
4th June 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019
THE CHILDREN'S FUTURE FOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House acknowledges the Children’s Future Food Inquiry report detailing the poor state of children’s food across the four UK nations; observes that 19 per cent of children in the UK live in households which have experienced food insecurity; emphasises that more than one in five children are already …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th June 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019
LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE FOR THE SIXTH TIME
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton)
That this House congratulates Liverpool Football Club on its sixth European Cup title victory; applauds the club's players and those of Tottenham Hotspur for providing a competitive all-English final to Europe's most prestigious club competition; further applauds the club's manager Jürgen Klopp, staff, and dedicated supporters on this magnificent and …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
CHEMICAL WEAPONS USE IN WEST PAPUA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the use of chemical weapons by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in the West Papuan regency of Nduga; notes that the Nduga Regency is experiencing a significant increase in Indonesian military and police activity; further notes that Indonesia is a …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th May 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th May 2019
IR35 OFF-PAYROLL TAX EXTENSION TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern HM Treasury’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector; believes that this could damage the UK’s flexible workforce, reducing avenues for work and harm the economy; further notes that the extension could force thousands of contractors into false-employment, potentially costing …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd May 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 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
7th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 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
25th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 2019
National Health Service
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Amendments Relating to the Provision of Integrated Care Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 248), dated 13 February 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 February 2019, be annulled.
69 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Independent: 7
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
22nd May 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 2019
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
29th April 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support some of the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd April 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 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
8th April 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
FAIR PRICING FOR MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern that the issue of excessively high medicine prices and systemic lack of transparency in the Research & Development (R&D) system is a global crisis; further notes that the second Fair Pricing Forum will take place in April 2019 presenting a critical opportunity for …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
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
13th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Friday 29th March 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
27th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO WORKPLACES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes that the right to join a trade union is a basic democratic right, and that trade unions play an invaluable role in defending the pay, terms and conditions of their members; regrets that presently in the UK there is no legal right of access to workplaces …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 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
20th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th 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
13th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
FUEL POVERTY AWARENESS DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this house notes that Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is on 15 February and commends the work of the National Energy Action charity and Energy Action Scotland in working to end fuel poverty and promote Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; further notes that there is strong cross-party recognition on the need …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019
ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2019
SCHOOL TRANSPORT FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that as the law stands a young person …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 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
5th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2019
MERSEY CROSSING TOLLS
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm the cost of travelling to and from work for those who have to use the Silver Jubilee Bridge and Mersey Gateway Bridge which amounts to a cost of over £900 per year; further notes that in some cases this additional cost has led to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2019
KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern regarding the recent conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; has been alarmed by the use of military action by India across Pakistani airspace and retaliatory air strikes from Pakistan; recognises the escalating tensions and human rights abuses as documented in last year’s …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th March 2019
PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House recognises that the ongoing escalation of military conflict between India and Pakistan is not in the interests of either country; notes that both countries possess nuclear capabilities and that a continuation of this conflict could destabilise the entire region and lead to a catastrophic loss of life; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th 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
12th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
5th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
DR SHOAIB SUDDLE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision to appoint a commission chaired by Dr Shoaib Suddle; notes that the intention of the commission is to ensure implementation of the decision PLD 2014 SC 699 of June 2014 to safeguard the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan; affirms …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th February 2019
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the entirely unprovoked and racist verbal attack on Ms Delsie Gayle onboard a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London; further notes that Ryanair failed to move the perpetrator but instead moved Ms Gayle to another seat; points out that Ryanair have still not contacted Ms Gayle …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th October 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th February 2019
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
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
4th February 2019
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 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
15th October 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th October 2018
SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINALS
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House congratulates those teams that reached the men's and women's Super League Grand Finals held on 13 October 2018; further congratulates Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors for reaching the men's Grand Final at Old Trafford; congratulates Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors for reaching the women's Grand Final at …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 6th September 2018
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPICES IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes that across England, 40,000 babies,·children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions rely on palliative care to enhance their quality of life, manage symptoms and provide their families with much needed help and rest; expects demand for children's palliative care to grow as the number …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2018
Faisal Rashid 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 January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
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
8th May 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th July 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
23rd July 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House expresses concern at the planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury; regrets the small claims limit increase is not on the face of the Civil Liability Bill and unable to be debated; further regrets the proposal to increase the small claims limit by 100 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th June 2018
STATE OF MIND SUPER LEAGUE ROUND
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House welcomes the State of Mind Super League round, taking place for the eighth year in Round 18 of the competition on 14 to 17 June 2018; recognises the work that State of Mind does to improve the mental health and wellbeing of rugby league players and communities, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th April 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 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
24th May 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th June 2018
RBS AND WILLIAMS AND GLYN BANK BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House condemns the decision of the majority state-owned RBS Group to close 162 branches, covering its RBS and Williams and Glyn brands; notes that those closures bring the total number of local bank branch closures to over 1,750 since 2014; further notes that such closures are expected to …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th 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
1st May 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 10th May 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th March 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 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
22nd February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE OF THE BRITISH CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the strength of the UK Civil Service lies in its political impartiality and its responsibility to provide objective advice to Ministers without fear or favour; recognises the contribution civil servants make to the good of the country; further recognises the important role that independent advice …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 26th 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
20th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes the Government should enter into open and fair negotiations with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme Trustees; recognises the 50-50 surplus sharing arrangement is grossly disproportionate for the Government guarantee; believes that the scheme should solely operate for the benefit of its members who contributed to the fund …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
16th April 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
5th February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
FLY TIPPING AND COMMUNITY PAYBACK
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Justice to simplify the court process for the prosecution of fly-tippers; and to introduce community payback sentencing for fly-tippers to help address the increase in illegal fly tipping.
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th March 2018
THE INTRODUCTION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS BY NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House pays tribute to North Lanarkshire Council and its Labour Party leadership for its decision to provide free school meals to children in need 365 days a year; recognises and welcomes that this decision will be the first of its kind across the four nations that make up …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 1
8th March 2018
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
20th February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
LIZZY YARNOLD AND THE 2018 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Tabled by:
Michael Fallon (Conservative - Sevenoaks)
That this House congratulates Lizzy Yarnold from West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks on her magnificent success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games; notes that this is the first time any British athlete has retained a Winter Olympic title; recognises that funding from the National Lottery and the UK Sport's Girls4Gold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
24th January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House believes that dogs should not suffer pain during training as it is ineffective and cruel; considers that there is legitimate and growing public concern about the use of electronic shock collars and other forms of electronic training aids that can cause pain or distress to dogs, while …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th November 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
17th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
20th February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd 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
7th February 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th February 2018
PHYSICAL DISABILITY RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the UK’s first ever Physical Disability Rugby League match between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos, which took place at Warrington's Victoria Park Asics Stadium on 4 February 2018; congratulates all those who took part, including The Last Leg's Adam Hills and Alex Brooker who went head …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist 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
22nd January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
17th January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
FUNDING FOR THE WORK OF UNWRA IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the announcement by the US Administration that it is to cut its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency by more than half; notes that this decision threatens the human security of millions of Palestinian refugees, including those in need of emergency …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
15th January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st 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
23rd January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 25th January 2018
CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
James Frith (Labour - Bury North)
That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day payment regulations for …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2018
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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
14th December 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th December 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018
DETENTION OF JAGTAR SINGH JOHAL IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the concerns of Sikh communities across the UK regarding the circumstances of the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal on 4 November 2017 in India; believes that there should be no place for the use of torture or mistreatment anywhere in the world; is concerned about reports …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 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
22nd November 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018
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
27th June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict human responses to …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th November 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
BOWEL CANCER SCREENING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
19th December 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
6th December 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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
29th November 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
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
20th November 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 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
25th October 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 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
25th October 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
MISSING STUDENTS FROM AYOTZINAPA, MEXICO
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House expresses its disappointment that the 43 students from Ayotzinapa in Guerrero, Mexico, who disappeared on 26 September 2014, have still not been found and that no new lines of investigation have been followed despite findings from international independent experts that the assumptions of the Mexican Government's initial …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th October 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
VAT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House notes that VAT of 20 per cent is charged on community public access defibrillators and the secure cabinet in which they are housed; further notes that more than 30,000 people a year have a cardiac arrest in a non-hospital location; observes that from cardiac arrest there is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
11th September 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House pays tribute to the more than 5,000 members of the emergency services who have lost their lives in the course of their public duties; gives thanks to the more than 250,000 emergency services personnel and volunteers who currently serve, and to all who have served; notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 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
15th November 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
WOMEN'S AND MEN'S 2017 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House congratulates the England men's rugby league team on reaching the knockout stages of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup; notes that despite some good performances from the others, England are the only home nation remaining in the men's competition; further notes that England women's team are the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th October 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 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
17th October 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
CHILD MARRIAGE
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the great step forward which India has taken in ending child marriage; acknowledges that according to UNICEF in India 47 per cent of women are married before they are 18 years old and 18 per cent by the age of 15, while the age of consent …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE OF 1919
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 for its importance as a turning point in the history of the Raj and British Empire in India; notes that the centenary of this event is approaching and that it is appropriate to commemorate it; further recognises …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 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
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
6th September 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
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
17th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 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
11th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 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
4th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 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
5th September 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
FLIGHT OF ROHINGYA REFUGEES FROM BURMA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Burma into Bangladesh, with over 100,000 having fled violence, allegedly triggered by an attack by Rohingya militants on police posts, since the end of August; is very concerned about reports from many of those who have …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
MERSEY GATEWAY AND JUBILEE BRIDGE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes that, prior to the 2015 General Election, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, gave an undertaking that residents in Cheshire West and Chester and Warrington would enjoy toll-free access to the crossings in line with the arrangements made for residents of Halton; further notes …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Faisal Rashid 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
29th June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
POLICE RESOURCES BILL
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the Police Resources Bill to be tabled in the House of Lords by Lord Wigley to ensure sufficient resources go to police services in order to carry out their statutory duties; supports an annual review of the resourcing of all security and police services; and calls …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
29th June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the National Health Service (Mandate Requirements) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 445), dated 20 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
29th June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
MILITARY ACTION IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House must give its approval through a parliamentary vote before the Government orders any military action in Syria outwith the very specific conditions set out in the motion agreed on 2 December 2015.
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
28th June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of the emergency services; understands that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the fantastic work they do to keep us all safe; further recognises the importance of providing the emergency services with the funding they need to keep the UK …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2017
Faisal Rashid 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
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
NHS BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House appreciates the invaluable work nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals do to keep the NHS running; is alarmed by the Government's plans to replace the current NHS bursary with a loans scheme which will place even greater strain on the system and those wishing to train; notes …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th 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
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Faisal Rashid signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th 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