19th June 2023
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2023
Centenary of Aberdare Cenotaph
Tabled by:
Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the erection of the Cenotaph in Victoria Square, Aberdare, which was unveiled on 8 March 1923 in memory of 700 men of the area who died during the 1914-18 war; further notes the later dedications to service men who died in the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th January 2021
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
Godfrey Colin Cameron
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply saddened by news of the death of Godfrey Colin Cameron, a hardworking member of Parliamentary security staff and member of the PCS trade union who passed away aged just 55 after contracting covid-19; extends our sincere condolences to his devoted wife Hyacinth, children Leon and …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 108
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2020
Legal Aid and Advice
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 515), dated 15 May 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 May 2020, be annulled.
138 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 105
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020
Funding for devolved nations
Tabled by:
Alex Davies-Jones (Labour - Pontypridd)
That this House calls for an urgent review of the implementation of the 42-year-old Barnett Formula for funding devolved nations such as Wales; notes with concern that HM Treasury’s March 2020 budget does not consider an extra funding commitment to cover funds lost through the UK’s withdrawal from the European …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
16th March 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020
Temporary universal basic income
Tabled by:
Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd March 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020
70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster
Tabled by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House notes that 12 March 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Llandow Air Disaster in Wales; further notes that the flight concerned was for rugby union fans returning home from the Five Nations game between Ireland and Wales; commends efforts, including a service being held by Cwmbran …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd March 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2020
Six Nations Rugby broadcasting rights
Tabled by:
Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House notes press reports that rugby union's Six Nations tournament could be put behind a TV pay wall after decades on free to air public broadcasting services; believes the annual tournament should be placed in the Government's Category A of sporting events which must be made available live …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
6th February 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2020
Conduct of Judge Robin Tolson QC
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House welcomes the overturning by the High Court of Justice Tolson’s ruling in the Central Family Court that a sexual assault did not constitute rape because the woman had taken no physical step to encourage the man to desist; notes with concern the High Court’s findings that Justice …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2020
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2020
Universal credit and state pension transition
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
This House notes that a claimant of universal credit that is approaching state pension age may be subject to nine weeks without income between the end of universal credit and the first payment of the state pension if they are not eligible for pension credit; further notes that that period …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
PROPOSED STATE VISIT BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further condemns his lack of action on climate change and failure to support the Paris Climate Change Deal; further deplores his sharing of online …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 73
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
4th April 2019
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 8th 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
18th March 2019
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
23rd October 2018
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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
8th May 2018
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th May 2018
CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB PROMOTION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House congratulates Cardiff City Football Club on its promotion to the Premier League; acknowledges the key role played by the manager Neil Warnock, staff, players, owner, Cardiff City Supporters' Trust, Cardiff City Foundation and by the enthusiasm and loyalty of Cardiff City fans worldwide; and looks forward to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2018
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Gerald Jones 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
18th October 2017
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
SWANSEA'S CITY OF CULTURE 2021 BID
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes Swansea's shortlisting to be named UK City of Culture in 2021, reminding the UK of the richness of the Welsh heritage in this creative and cultural city; recognises its diversity, urban and creative, coastal and rural, historic and innovative; further recognises that Swansea has a cosmopolitan …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
21st June 2017
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st 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
14th March 2017
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
28th February 2017
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (S.I., 2017, No. 204), dated 23 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd February 2017
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th October 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th July 2016
OPENCAST COAL MINE AT DRURIDGE BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change; further notes the Government's commitment to phasing out coal power stations by 2025, and its signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes that, in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and stay below 1.5 degrees of global …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 11th July 2016
EURO 2016 AND WALES
Tabled by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House congratulates the Welsh football team on its fantastic performance in UEFA Euro 2016 and on reaching its first major championship semi-final; commends the national team and its supporters for their conduct on and off the field; recognises the hard work and dedication of manager Chris Coleman, the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th June 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 30th June 2016
CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
Tabled by:
Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard (Ulster Unionist Party - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of the Somme which began in 1 July 1916 and lasted until 18 November 1916; solemnly remembers the 58,000 British and Commonwealth casualties suffered on the first day and the subsequent 420,000 British, 200,000 French and 500,000 German casualties; recognises the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th June 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 30th June 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO (NO 2)
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House condemns the horrific act of homophobic terrorism against LGBTQ people in Orlando on 12 June 2016, and offers its sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered; reaffirms the UK's solidarity with LGBTQ people throughout the world; and urges the Government to raise …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016
NEATH ABBEY IRONWORKS
Tabled by:
Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)
That this House recognises the remarkable contribution of Neath Abbey Ironworks in the development of the Industrial Revolution, particularly the innovation in all spheres of engineering, with its products ranging from locomotives and cranes to iron-hulled sailing ships and schooners; salutes one of its celebrated ironmasters, the anti-slavery and peace …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th April 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th April 2016
HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposals to privatise HM Land Registry; notes that the Government launched the consultation document at 5pm on the last sitting day before the Easter Recess when the House had risen; is aware that previous plans to privatise HM Land Registry were …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st March 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
25th January 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st February 2016
LGBT HISTORY MONTH (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place in February and welcomes 2016's theme of Religion, Belief and Philosophy; celebrates the seismic shift in legal equality for LGBT people under successive Labour governments from 1997 to 2010, including the abolition of Section 28, …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th January 2016
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
PRINCE'S TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates The Prince's Trust on its fortieth anniversary; and recognises the important work conducted by the Trust across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY REPORT ON PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the new report, The Poor Pay More, published by Christians Against Poverty, a charity which helps thousands of people each year struggling with unmanageable debt; acknowledges the report's conclusion that people using pre-payment meters (PPMs), which are used by 39 per cent of CAP's clients, are …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
30th November 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2015
WORLD AIDS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises World AIDS Day 2015 which takes place on 1 December 2015; further recognises that the day allows for people throughout the world to unite in support of the fight against HIV; notes that many parliamentarians, as well as the wider public, have shown their support for …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
5th November 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
CAMP LIBERTY ROCKET ATTACK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House believes that the 29 October 2015 rocket attack on Camp Liberty, home to over 2,200 defenceless members of Iran's democratic opposition, the PMOI, who are Protected Persons under International Law and political refugees, which resulted in 24 camp residents being killed and many more injured, constitutes a …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 15
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th November 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
COUNTERFEIT ELECTRICAL GOODS
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity in the home, in raising awareness of people being put at risk by thousands of potentially dangerous counterfeit electrical products on sale via the internet and in local …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th November 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
ACCESS FOR MELANOMA PATIENTS TO INNOVATIVE NEW MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House recognises the increasing prevalence in the UK of advanced melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer; further recognises the importance of access for melanoma patients to innovative new medicines; notes that the immunotherapy medicine Opdivo for the treatment of advanced melanoma is currently being appraised for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th November 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes the exceptional contribution made by the British Youth Council's UK Youth Parliament to public life, especially through local communities, and its ability to mobilise and engage the broader youth population in political issues and campaigning; further notes the hard work of the charity and its volunteers …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th November 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
BLUE PLAQUE FOR ANEURIN BEVAN AND JENNIE LEE
Tabled by:
Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)
That this House notes that English Heritage has, in November 2015, erected a Blue Plaque at the former London home of Aneurin Bevan and Jennie Lee, former Cabinet Ministers and hon. Members; further notes the significant contributions made by these individuals during their political careers, such as the establishment of …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
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 …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled
74 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 29th October 2015
SAVE OUR STEEL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House congratulates the Daily Mirror on its Save our Steel campaign; is concerned by the crisis in the UK steel industry; recognises the fundamental importance of steel manufacturing to the UK economy and that sector's role in supporting tens of thousands of jobs in its supply chains, while …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 29th October 2015
PRISONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Prison and Young Offender Institution (Amendment) Rules 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1638), dated 27 August 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 September 2015, be annulled.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
WEAR IT PINK BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the contribution of the breast cancer month of October, particularly Wear it Pink Day on 23 October 2015, in raising awareness of breast cancer, encouraging women to attend breast screening and to seek medical help if they are concerned about breast changes; celebrates the improved survival …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
VOLUNTEERS AT THE HEART OF TRUSTEES WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that Trustees Week will be taking place between 2 and 8 November 2015; notes that this is an opportunity for Parliament to highlight the sterling work that volunteer trustees carry out, with very little fanfare, but which is of great value not only to the charities …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
ACCESS TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the draft guidance published by NICE to not approve the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment called Translarna at this stage; acknowledges that NICE has requested further data on cost and information from the latest phase of the clinical trial from PTC Therapeutics, the pharmaceutical company which manufactures …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2015
WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for qualifying for the European Championships in France in 2016; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and the players for their achievements; salutes the long-suffering Welsh fans for their loyalty to the national cause; and looks forward to an exciting Championship …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
14th September 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2015
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
INCOMES OF WORKING FAMILIES AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with grave concern that the Government's changes to tax credits will make many working families on low wages worse off, despite the increase to the National Minimum Wage; observes that the new minimum wage is nowhere near a Living Wage; further observes that under the proposed …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2015
TACKLING THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with extreme concern the ongoing refugee crisis being witnessed in Europe and across the Mediterranean Sea; understands that the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 350,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea between January and August 2015; considers it a tragedy …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th September 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
LGBT PRIDE MONTH
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes LGBT Pride Celebration Month; understands that Pride Month raises awareness of discrimination and highlights the issues affecting the LGBT community; notes that this year's celebrations followed substantial progress on equalities legislation around the world, with couples in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland recently, and now the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
29th June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
SUPPORT FOR TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House supports the current tax credits system as a way to combat poverty and help families as a means of topping up their income and assisting with childcare payments; and opposes any proposal to reduce the family element that would result in lower awards for claimants.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd July 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
NEO-NAZI RALLY IN GOLDERS GREEN
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes with concern the planned neo-Nazi demonstration in Golders Green on 4 July 2015; highlights that this rally is due to take place on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, in an area in which 40 per cent of the population is Jewish; praises the public activism in opposition …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
IPCC REPORT ON ORGREAVE
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House strongly condemns the decision of the Independent Police Complaints Commission not to launch a full and comprehensive investigation into the behaviour of South Yorkshire Police at the Orgreave Coking Plant on 18 June 1984; believes there is no time limit to justice and furthermore that mining communities …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
UN PUBLIC SERVICE DAY
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes and supports the UN Public Service Day on 23 June 2015; recognises that Public Service Day pays tribute to all those who work in roles that serve the public and highlights their contribution to society in delivering key services to residents and communities across the length …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Gerald Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2015
YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL 2015
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House condemns the plans to go ahead with the Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2015 in Yulin, China; expresses deep concern at the cruel and inhumane manner in which dogs have been slaughtered in the past; notes the terrible conditions that dogs face prior to being killed as they …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1