Gareth Snell's 132 Early Day Motions
24th October 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2019

Timetable for the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House calls on the Government, if it is granted a flexible extension to Article 50 by the European Union, to work to a 14-day timetable for passing the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, and to bring to an immediate end the flexible extension as soon as the Bill …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th October 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019

Attack in Halle, Germany

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House condemns the attack and the ideology that radicalised the attacker in Halle, Germany; shows sympathy towards those who were tragically murdered, recognises that had it not been for the protective security measures at place in the synagogue, then it is likely that the death toll and the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th September 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 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
3rd September 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019

CHILDREN READING FOR PLEASURE

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the importance of reading for pleasure as the most powerful agent in improving a child’s educational attainment and life chances; notes that children who read for pleasure daily or nearly every day are a year ahead in reading performance versus those who never do; further notes …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th July 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 12th August 2019

BAN ON TRADE IN TROPHY HUNTING MEMORABILIA

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises the negative effect of the continued importation, sale and distribution of animal carcasses and body parts such as the head, hide or horns obtained through trophy hunting on the conservation efforts of endangered wildlife; highlights that the importation of trophies contributes to the decline of animal …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019

INDEPENDENT PANEL INQUIRY FOR ZANE GBANGBOLA

Tabled by: Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House recognises the tragic death of seven year old Zane Gbangbola, who died during the storms and floods in 2014 attributed by the Prime Minister as climate change related; notes that this is an issue of social injustice requiring an Independent Panel Inquiry (IPI) for Zane who died …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th July 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th July 2019

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL WORLD CUP FINAL

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House notes the sensational International Cricket Council World Cup Final on 14 July 2019; congratulates the England men’s cricket team on joining their female counterparts in winning the Cricket World Cup; believes that it is imperative that this inspirational success is used to encourage a new generation of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd February 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th July 2019

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
10th July 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th July 2019

SIR KIM DARROCH

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises and appreciates the outstanding contribution to public life given by Sir Kim Darroch, lately Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America; condemns the leak of secret diplomatic cables that have precipitated Sir Kim Darroch's resignation from his post in Washington D.C.; demands that every …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th July 2019

GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE

Tabled by: Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House recognizes that the world has nearly eliminated polio thanks to dedicated healthworkers who are committed to immunizing every last child, as well as the tireless efforts of Rotary and other civil society volunteers to raise funds and awareness to end polio; and calls for full political and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 8th 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
25th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019

PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX

Tabled by: Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019

NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMME

Tabled by: Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House commends the progress achieved to date by the National School Breakfast Programme which has, with funding from the Department for Education, partnered with over 1775 schools to provide nutritious breakfasts to an estimated 280,000 children each school day; notes with concern that current funding for the National …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY (NO 3)

Tabled by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising this year's Parliamentary Links Day on Tuesday 25 June 2019 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and the New Frontiers; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd July 2019

PROTECTION OF TREES AND HEDGEROWS

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee for Climate Change's Report Net Zero, for 30,000 hectares of trees to be planted each year; and calls on the Government to provide greater protection to existing hedgerows and mature trees which are able to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 27th June 2019

CENTENARY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises that 2019 marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity; and thanks the charity for their vital work to support RAF veterans and welcomes the launch of their new campaign, Back on the radar, encouraging the public to help …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
26th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 27th June 2019

DATA COLLECTION POST-NATIONAL REFERRAL MECHANISM

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House urges the Government to collect data on the outcomes of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking after they have exited the National Referral Mechanism to ensure they are safe, in good health, and are not re-trafficked; and further recommends that the Government collects data on the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 27th June 2019

BBC TELEVISION LICENCE FEES

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets the decision taken by the BBC to ask over-75s to pay television licence fees from June 2020; believes that the responsibility for such decisions should be transferred back to the Government from the BBC with the aim of retaining a universal exemption for over-75s; further believes …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 2019

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 2019

Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes Children's Hospice Week 2019 from 17 to 23 June; recognises that children's hospice services across the UK support thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people; is worried by Together for Short Lives's recent finding that NHS and local council cuts to children's hospice funding …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th June 2019

SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL FUND FOR HIV, TB AND MALARIA

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that the Global Fund has had a far-reaching impact on HIV, TB and Malaria; further recognises that 27 million lives have been saved the Global Fund Partnership; notes that more investments will bring us closer to ending those epidemics by 2030; further notes that more investment …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th 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
29th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019

PROTECTING STAFF EMPLOYED ON THE WEST COAST MAINLINE

Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes that the Government has barred Stagecoach from bidding on new rail franchises including the West Coast Main Line which it currently operates jointly with Virgin; further notes that this franchise is due to be renewed in March 2020; shares the concerns of the RMT union about …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd May 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
7th May 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 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
10th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019

SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION RELENTLESS

Tabled by: Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House recognises the sacrifice made by the submariners of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy and the dedication of shipwrights and craftsmen across the United Kingdom in constructing and maintaining the Royal Navy submarines in which they serve; commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of UK continuous at-sea deterrence, known as Operation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
8th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019

FAIRTRADE AND CHOCOLATE

Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the global chocolate industry is worth in excess of £99 billion, with the average UK citizen consuming 8.4 kilograms of chocolate in 2017; recognises the ongoing plight of many in the global chocolate supply chain which has led to farmers in places like Ivory Coast …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019

GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI

Tabled by: Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with alarm that stoning to death as the punishment for homosexual sex came into force on 3 April 2019 in Brunei; further notes that this is part of an enactment of the Sharia penal code formally published in 2013 that also includes stoning for adultery and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th 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
10th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th April 2019

CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN STOKE ON TRENT

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House notes the deeply concerning OFSTED report that categorised children’s services run by City Independent and Conservative led Stoke-on-Trent City Council as ‘inadequate’ and which highlighted ‘widespread and serious failures which leave children at significant harm’; recognises that the most fundamental role of a local authority is to …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 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
9th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th April 2019

FUTURE OF FOODBANKS

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that a growing number of people are becoming reliant on foodbanks across many areas of the country; condemns the institutionalisation of foodbanks in the UK; and urges the Government to tackle low paying jobs and carry out an urgent review of universal credit and if the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
4th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019

BRUNEI PENAL CODE

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019

2019 LOAN CHARGE IMPLEMENTATION

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the UK Government and HMRC's implementation of the 2019 LoanCharge; notes the 2019 Loan Charge was introduced by the Treasury to tackle disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes through which loans were paid instead of regular forms of remuneration; is dismayed by reports that HMRC's handling of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019

BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH WEAR A HAT DAY

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports Wear a Hat Day on Friday 29 March 2019; notes that this is the UK's biggest brain tumour research fundraising event; congratulates Brain Tumour Research and their supporters on their efforts to fundraise and raise awareness of brain tumours; recognises that brain tumours kill more children …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
25th March 2019
Gareth Snell 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
25th February 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 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
8th April 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019

ANTISEMITISM

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd April 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
26th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2019

REVIEW OF PUBS CODE

Tabled by: Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy told the House on 8 January 2019 that the Government would be announcing the statutory review into the success and operation of the Pubs code and Pubs code adjudicator by 31 March 2019; recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
21st March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2019

TWENTY YEARS OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that on 1 April 2019 the National Minimum Wage will be 20 years old; acknowledges the role of the Low Pay Commission; further notes that two thirds of beneficiaries are women; welcomes the development since 1999 of minimum wage rates for 16 and 17-year-olds and apprentices …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
18th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2019

WELSH NATIONAL RUGBY TEAM

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the fantastic achievement by the Welsh National Rugby Team of winning the Six Nations Championship 2019 and securing the Grand Slam; and wishes the team well in the forthcoming World Cup in Japan.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
18th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2019

CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED WORKERS

Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the equal role that disabled people can play in a workplace; acknowledges the value of employers having the proper infrastructure and facilities in place to support disabled employees; notes that an employer can currently retract a job offer on the basis of an individual having a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
18th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019

COMMONWEALTH GAMES AND THE LIVING WAGE

Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House believes that the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee should ensure that it is a Living Wage Employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019

CONGRATULATING WALES ON WINNING THE 2019 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRAND SLAM

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House congratulates the Wales Rugby Union Men's senior team on winning the Six Nations Championship, achieving a Grand Slam, a record fourth straight test victory, and lifting Wales to a record high of second in the World Rugby rankings; notes this achievement was built by the management, players …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Gareth Snell 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
13th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019

BBC PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY

Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly congratulates the BBC on its recent announcement that parents who work at the organisation are to receive additional maternity or paternity pay should their baby be born prematurely; recognises that this new policy will mean that for any baby born before 37 weeks, full pay will …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
6th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019

POVERTY PAY ON RAIL CONTRACTS

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned that a significant number of workers on the rail network continue to be poorly paid; notes that catering contractors such as Rail Gourmet fulfil contracts where they pay less than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 per hour; is further concerned that contractors on …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
5th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
4th March 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019

UTILITY COMPANIES CHARGING FOR PAPER BILLS

Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the outrageous fee that some utility companies charge their customers who opt to receive paper versions of their bills; recognises that 4.8 million people did not use the internet in 2018; notes that this charge unfairly affects hardworking families and elderly people who do not have …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
5th March 2019
Gareth Snell 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th 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
12th February 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th 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
7th February 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019

HOLIDAY PAY FOR IN-HOUSE STAFF

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House shows its gratitude for the consistent hard work and dedication of parliamentary staff at all levels, without whom this House would be unable to conduct its significant work; urges the House administration to comply with the 2017 Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Dudley Metropolitan …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th February 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 7th 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
28th January 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 31st January 2019

RATES OF PAY FOR SECURITY STAFF ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the valuable work done by security staff on the parliamentary estate; further notes the current dispute between security staff represented by the PCS union and the House authorities concerning overtime rates; believes that security staff recruited in summer 2016 should be paid in line with the …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 64
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 31st January 2019

FUNDING FOR FURTHER EDUCATION

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently increase funding for colleges across the country; urges the Government to work with trade unions to ensure that college staff receive a long-overdue pay rise so that their pay is put on a par with that of school staff; and recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Saturday 26th January 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
10th January 2019
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019

ANNIVERSARY OF BELHAVEN BREWERY

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the 300th anniversary of the iconic Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar, the oldest working brewery in Scotland and one of the oldest in Britain; notes that brewing has taken place on the site for hundreds of years, while the brew house's lintel is engraved with the date …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
3rd December 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th December 2018

BANK HOLIDAY MINIMUM WAGES

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House calls on the Government to increase the hourly minimum wage for all hours worked on Easter Sunday and Christmas day to twice that of the statutory minimum.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
27th November 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 29th November 2018

CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House congratulates the All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability for its work with Changing Places; further congratulates Zack Kerr from Accrington for his petition calling on Government investment to help fund the building of more Changing Places toilets in motorway service stations which received 145,000 signatures; welcomes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
19th November 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 29th November 2018

ACCESS TO FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the decision made by NHS England on World Diabetes Day to fund flash glucose monitoring for Type 1 diabetes patients across England from April 2019; commends all individuals and organisations that have continuously campaigned to end the postcode lottery for this life changing device which reduces …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
20th November 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th November 2018

STUDENT PARAMEDICS AND THE LEARNING SUPPORT FUND

Tabled by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that, as part of the Government's health education funding reforms, new students in England starting a nursing, midwifery or allied health professional course can apply for financial support from the Learning Support Fund (LSF); regrets that this does not extend to those students studying university paramedic …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018

FUNDING FOR SIXTH FORM COLLEGES

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern the report by London Economics which highlights the effects of the Government's freeze on sixth form funding combined with increases in running costs; further notes that in order to increase student services for physical and mental health, protect minority subjects such as modern …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 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
26th October 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 5th 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
30th October 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th 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
23rd October 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd October 2018

THERE BUT NOT THERE

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 10th September 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
24th July 2018
Gareth Snell 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
4th June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018

CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018

FLAME-POWERED SKY LANTERNS

Tabled by: Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is concerned that sky lanterns, also known as Chinese lanterns, pose a serious fire safety hazard due to their uncontrolled and unpredictable flight paths, and are dangerous to livestock, crops and the environment; notes that fire and rescue services across the country oppose the mass release of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th July 2018

JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROBATION REFORM REPORT

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the recent Justice Committee report on the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms; notes the Committee remains unconvinced that these reforms can ever deliver an effective or viable probation service; expresses concern that staff morale is at an all-time low, according to the report, with the Committee chair describing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th July 2018

IMPLEMENTATION OF £2 STAKE ON FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision to cut the stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals to £2; acknowledges that a £2 stake is now supported by parties across this House; notes that a reduced stake will greatly improve the lives of problem and at-risk gamblers, as well as their …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd July 2018

GENA TURGEL MBE

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd July 2018

CLOSURE OF FREE TO USE ATMS

Tabled by: Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that LINK, the manager of the UK's free-to-use ATM network, proposes to cut the interchange rate fee the method by which ATMs are funded, by 20 per cent over the next four years; further notes that the first five per cent cut is to be implemented …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
26th June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th June 2018

FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire (Fire and Rescue Authority) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 696), dated 6 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 June, be annulled.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th June 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th June 2018

DEFENCE FIRE AND RESCUE PROJECT CONTRACT AND MOD CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House strongly objects to the awarding of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project contract to Capita Business Services; notes the recent decision of the Government to strip the same company of a £400 million maintenance contract due to significant concerns raised by the National Audit Office; believes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd May 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 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
14th May 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd 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
16th May 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LACK OF CONCILIATION AT ACAS

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) face unmanageable workloads and steps to downgrade other aspects of their work; considers it ironic that the very service responsible for mediating disputes about workplace relations …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018

THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS

Tabled by: Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
25th April 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st 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
19th March 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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
26th March 2018
Gareth Snell 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
14th March 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018

RUSSIA'S POISONING OF SERGEI AND YULIA SKRIPAL

Tabled by: Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House unequivocally accepts the Russian state's culpability for the poisoning of Yulia and Sergei Skripal in Salisbury using the illegal novichok nerve agent which has also led to the serious illness of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who went to their rescue, and to the possible poisoning of other …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 4
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018

ACTIONS OF RUSSIA IN THE UK AND RUSSIA TODAY

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the allegations of Russian involvement in assassination attempts on UK soil, the illegal occupation of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, the human rights record of the Russian Government and especially the treatment of journalists, and the use of Russia Today as a propaganda outlet …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th March 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018

NON LEVY APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING FOR COLLEGES

Tabled by: Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that Shrewsbury, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Exeter, Henley-on-Thames and Plumpton Colleges have experience in the provision of excellent and high quality apprenticeship training, which is valued and supported by employers; is disappointed that those colleges are not in receipt of non levy apprenticeship funding; and calls on the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
29th November 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 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
5th February 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 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
22nd January 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 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
9th October 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2018

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
23rd January 2018
Gareth Snell 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
15th January 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2018

DEATH OF CYRILLE REGIS

Tabled by: Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour - West Bromwich East)
That this House notes the passing of footballer Cyrille Regis MBE at the age of 59; recognises his achievements as one of the most talented, dynamic and prolific footballers of the 1970s and 1980s and his huge popularity at the clubs he played at, in particular West Bromwich Albion and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2018

RECOGNITION IN NORTHERN IRELAND OF SAME SEX MARRIAGES PERFORMED IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES

Tabled by: Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that under the terms of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, provisions are made for the marriages of same sex couples performed in England, Scotland and Wales to be treated as civil partnerships, and thus the spouses to be treated and referred to as civil …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2018

CARRIE GRACIE AND PAY EQUALITY AT THE BBC

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that the resignation of Carrie Gracie, the former China Editor of the BBC, highlights the anger and frustration of many women journalists at the BBC that a swifter resolution has not been reached to the scourge of unequal pay at our public service broadcaster; notes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2018
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 15th 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
22nd November 2017
Gareth Snell 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
19th December 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
5th December 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017

BLUE BELT CHARTER

Tabled by: Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017

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 November 2017
Gareth Snell 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
20th November 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2017

HSBC MIDLAND BANK PENSION CLAWBACK SCHEME

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that employees of HSBC Midland Bank's Defined Benefit Occupational Pension Scheme believe that they were not adequately made aware of the clawback feature; further notes that this feature reduces the bank's pension contribution when basic state pension becomes payable; is concerned that this means that many …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Friday 3rd 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
16th October 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017

CONTAMINATED BLOOD INQUIRY

Tabled by: Diana Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal; thanks the Rt. Rev James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel, for his voluntary help; supports the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood's statement to the Prime Minister about the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th October 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th October 2017

HOUSE OF COMMONS AND LORDS COMMISSIONS AND THE AWARD OF THE ELIZABETH TOWER CONTRACT TO SIR ROBERT MCALPINE

Tabled by: Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House disapproves of the awarding of the contract to refurbish the Elizabeth Tower ,Big Ben, to the construction company Sir Robert McAlpine; recalls that in 2009 the Information Commissioner raided the offices of the Consulting Association and found a blacklist of over 3,000 construction workers that had been …
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
14th September 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017

ARMED FORCES PAY

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that the pay of Armed Forces personnel has been capped at one per cent in 2017-18 and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that the size of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy and Royal Marines is below stated targets; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
6th September 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017

MOD GUARDS TENDERING PROCESS

Tabled by: Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House expresses concerns about the tendering of Ministry of Defence (MoD) guarding services; rejects any change in contracting of MoD guards which removes the emphasis from safety and security; urges the Government not to indulge in a cost-cutting exercise; is appalled by reports that, if taken over by …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017

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
28th June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017

FIT AND FED CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Fit and Fed campaign to help alleviate holiday isolation, inactivity and hunger among children and young people living in the UK's most deprived communities; commends the coordination role StreetGames is playing in the campaign; recognises the important role schools, community organisations and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th 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
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th 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
17th July 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th July 2017

STOKE-ON-TRENT UK CITY OF CULTURE 2021

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House recognises and welcomes the news that Stoke-on-Trent has made the final shortlist to be the UK City of Culture in 2021, reminding the UK of the incredible depth of culture and heritage found in the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent, a city leading the world in the creative …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 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
4th July 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 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
28th June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th 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
27th June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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
27th June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th June 2017

CONTRIBUTION OF THE CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMY

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House recognises the beneficial role the co-operative sector plays within the wider economy, in 2017 the sector's economic contribution to the UK economy was £36 billion; notes that the co-operative movement ably demonstrates a better way of doing business, where wealth and power are shared, as almost 14 …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

GREAT GET TOGETHER

Tabled by: Tracy Brabin (Labour (Co-op) - Batley and Spen)
That this House extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in Great Get Together events in Batley and Spen and across the UK over the weekend of 17 and 18 June; notes the importance of remembering that we have more in common than that which divides us; further …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 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
21st June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017

OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION SHADER

Tabled by: Nia Griffith (Labour - Llanelli)
That this House believes that the bravery and service of the personnel involved in Operation Shader should be recognised with a specific Operational Service Medal without delay; recognises that in doing their duty these men and women are protecting UK citizens from the threat of Daesh, as well as defending …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017

KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that Kidsgrove Sports Centre is facing imminent closure due to the decision by Staffordshire County Council to abruptly cut financial support for the facility; further notes that Staffordshire County Council currently owns the land that the centre is built on; recognises the importance and popularity of …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th March 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd March 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 a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th March 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

MENTAL HEALTH OF FATHERS AFTER THE BIRTH OF A CHILD

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House notes that research has indicated that up to 10 per cent of fathers suffer from symptoms of postnatal depression in the period immediately after the birth of their child, up to 40 per cent from some form of psychological distress before the child is 12 months old, …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th February 2017
Gareth Snell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th February 2017

STOKE-ON-TRENT AND CITY OF CULTURE 2021

Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary culture and heritage of Stoke-on-Trent; notes the city's accomplishments in creative art and design, particularly in ceramics; further notes its ongoing contribution to British sports both as the European City of Sport 2016 and the home of Stoke City FC and Port Vale FC; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4