22nd October 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Welfare and survival of Asian elephants used in tourism
Tabled by:
Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House is concerned about the increasing risk of extinction to Asian elephants; notes that in India and South East Asia some Asian elephants are snatched from the wild when very young, deprived of food and water for months whilst tightly confined in cages, beaten and stabbed with iron …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th May 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd August 2019
STATE-FUNDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern that victims of terrorist atrocities are not automatically eligible for legal aid; regrets that a recently published government review rejected introducing automatic non-means-tested legal aid funding to bereaved families after a state-related death; notes that state organisations involved in deaths from terrorist attacks have access …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
25th July 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2019
BRAZIL DEFORESTATION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House condemns the policies pursued by the Administration of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which are destroying the Amazon rainforest; notes that more than 3,700 square kilometres of forest has been deforested in 2019 with July being the worst month on record so far; further condemns the violence …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th July 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2019
CUBAN COMPLICITY IN VENEZUELAN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House condemns the state-sanctioned human rights abuses in Venezuela that target opponents of illegitimate President Nicholas Maduro; further condemns the Cuban Government for its complicity in the widespread psychological, physical and sexual abuse against Venezuelan political prisoners; opposes the Cuban coup against Venezuelans; calls on the 22,000 Cuban …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd July 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
DEMOLITIONS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; notes that this is an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords; further notes that these demolitions have been condemned by the EU, UN and both Israeli and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
CHARITY REGULATION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the exceptional contribution that charities make to the fabric of British society; acknowledges that regulation of charities is essential to ensure their high standards of operation; further notes that some charitable organisations have fallen below the standards expected of them, which brings the reputation of all …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd April 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 4th July 2019
CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd April 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 16th 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
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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
27th March 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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
13th March 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2019
UK-WIDE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the stark warning from the world’s scientific community that there are just 12 years left to prevent 1.5 degrees warming; further notes that warming beyond 1.5 degrees represents a threat to the future of humanity, and that even warming limited to that level will wreak havoc …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2019
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MYANMAR
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes that the UN's Independent International fact-finding mission on Myanmar (Burma) alleges that crime against humanity and war crimes have been committed in the Kachin and Shan states of northern Burma; condemns the alleged human rights abuses by the Burmese military in northern Burma, which include torture, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd April 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
12th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 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
25th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
NATIONWIDE YOUTH STRIKES FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes the voice and real concerns of young people on climate change and the future of the planet and of human-kind; recognises the latest warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the need for urgent radical action to minimise the catastrophic impacts of climate change; …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
BLACKPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE EFL
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That this House notes the decision of the High Court on February to place Blackpool FC into receivership because of the failure of the owners to carry out its instructions; notes that despite the crises produced as a result of this and the conflicts by the previous owners picked with …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
GORDON BANKS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Gordon Banks OBE; remembers with fondness the greatest save ever in footballing history with the agility he was renowned for; and extends deepest sympathy to the family of Gordon Banksy who was a national treasure and an international legend.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
ANNIVERSARY OF M62 IRA BOMBING
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 45th anniversary of the M62 bombing which killed 12 people on a coach including a father and mother and their two sons aged five and two; expresses again the most sincere sympathies to the families of those who still grieve and those who were injured; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
7th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th 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
6th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
ACCESS TO CASH
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern about the rate at which access to cash is being reduced across the UK, with more than 200 free-to-use cashpoints and 60 bank branches closing per month according to analysis by Which?; recognises that while there has been an increase in digital payments, cash is …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
KURDISH HUNGER STRIKES IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House expresses its deep concern for the welfare of around 250 Kurdish prisoners in Turkey, who have begun an indefinite hunger strikes in protest against the prison conditions of imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan; notes that some protestors, including Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Leyla Guven, have now …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
28th January 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 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
14th November 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
FRACKING REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes that, since fracking was resumed in Lancashire in October 2018, the safety limit threshold for earthquakes has been breached three times, including one at Preston New Road that recorded eight times the energy of the 0.5 Red light magnitude set by the Government; further notes that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 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 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th January 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
HUNGER STRIKE BY LEYLA GÜVEN MP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned that the hunger strike in Turkey by Leyla Güven MP of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has reached its third month and that she is in a critical condition; notes that her protest has inspired others to hunger strike, including Ilhan Sis in Newport, South …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th January 2019
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
PROTECTION FOR COMPANION DOGS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern about the number of companion pet dogs which are injured or killed in incidents with other dogs; notes that more than 60,000 dogs die each year in these incidents; expresses dismay at the trauma felt by families when their cherished pets are killed; notes that …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
13th December 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th December 2018
BOXING DAY TRAINS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services being provided in England and Wales other than minimal services in the South East; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th December 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 17th December 2018
Guide Dogs in Taxis
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House expresses concern that guide dog owners are being refused access to taxis; recognises that there should be no barriers to blind and disabled people accessing services, forms of transport and buildings; further recognises that guide dogs play an invaluable role in assisting people with sight difficulties in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 17th December 2018
DELAY IN THE INTRODUCTION OF THE 26-30 RAILCARD
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer's 2017 commitment to introduce a 26-30 railcard which will give holders a one-third discount on rail journeys nationwide; further notes the average 3.1 per cent rail fare increase from 2 January 2019; acknowledges the Rail Delivery Group's promise that the railcard …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 29th November 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th November 2018
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE FINALS 2019
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House congratulates Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team for qualifying to the UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal in June 2019 by beating Spain and Croatia; notes that this new official UEFA competition has significant standing as a major competitive international trophy; further notes that the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th November 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th 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
9th October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of police officers across the country to serve their community against the backdrop of financial cuts preventing their ability to do so as effectively as they could; notes that it has become difficult to establish precisely what resources the police need …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th November 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 2018
THREATS TO ASIA BIBI AND THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the acquittal of Asia Bibi and the steps taken by the Supreme Court of Pakistan; condemns the subsequent threats to her and the Supreme Court Justices' lives; calls for the strikes, consequential anarchy, and damage to the property of citizens by extremists to immediately cease; expresses …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 2018
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that 74 Crown post offices will be closed and franchised to WHSmith, which will mean a total loss of 60 per cent of Crown offices since 2013; notes the use of public funds to finance the closure and franchise programme …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 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
23rd October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 2018
DOG MEAT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls for the UK Animal Welfare Act 2006 to be amended to make the eating of dog meat in the UK illegal and to close the loophole that is there at present.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 2018
GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT COMMITMENTS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of disability inclusive development; acknowledges progress made at the Global Disability Summit co-hosted by the Governments of the UK and Kenya and the International Disability Alliance on 24 July 2018, and the importance of commitments made to ensure people with disabilities are empowered across …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 9
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th November 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th November 2018
EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House acknowledges recent reports in Die Spiegel newspaper that association football clubs in the UK are planning to break away from UEFA Champions League and form a new group that would be known as the European Super League; expresses concern at these plans and the damaging effect it …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the recent campaign started by the female pupils of Willingdon School, in Eastbourne constituency, which builds on the work of previous supporters to create a Women's Equality Day in the UK; calls for Women's Equality Day to be established on the date of the Spring Bank …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th October 2018
ANTHONY NOLAN TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work undertaken by the charity Anthony Nolan in providing the Anthony Nolan register which matches potential stem donors with those who need it most; further notes the need for more men aged 16 to 30 of all ethnicities to register as a donor given …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
9th October 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th October 2018
DRUG DEATHS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House notes that there were 3,756 deaths relating to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2017; further notes that this is the highest number on record; is alarmed that deaths due to Fentanyl and cocaine continue to rise; and calls on the Government to take urgent action …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th July 2018
SUNDAY POLITICS PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the recently-made decision by the BBC to cancel the Sunday Politics television show in its current form and the wider cuts made to the news and current affairs section as a result of wider savings the Corporation is undertaking; recognises the importance of high-quality journalism to …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th July 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 12th July 2018
UNREST AND VIOLENCE IN NICARAGUA
Tabled by:
Mike Gapes (The Independent Group for Change - Ilford South)
That this House is very concerned by continuing violence in Nicaragua which has claimed the lives of over 300 people, further to on-going protests and unrest which began in April 2018 against alleged state land grabs, now-abandoned reforms to the national social security system proposed by the Government of President …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2018
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
IMPLEMENTATION OF £2 STAKE ON FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
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
8th May 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 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
19th June 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 25th 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
17th April 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th June 2018
DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 14th June 2018
NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that an increasing number of NHS trusts in England are attempting to establish wholly owned subsidiary companies to deliver services such as facilities and estates, ostensibly as a means of exploiting a tax loophole; believes that the major savings will in fact come from employing new …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
TELEVISION GAMBLING ADVERTISING
Tabled by:
Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That this House is concerned about the level of problem gambling in the UK; believes that the level of gambling advertising on television is unacceptable and needs to be addressed; notes that gambling advertising is permitted during televised sporting events during the day when many children may be watching; and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
4th June 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the world's first TUC being founded on 2 June 1868 at the headquarters of the Manchester Mechanics Institute; commends the dedication of trades unionists across the UK who have collectively contributed to the success and …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
VENEZUELAN ELECTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the recently held presidential election in Venezuela and worldwide condemnation of its legitimacy and subsequent outcome, the deteriorating human rights situation and collapse of democracy along with constitutional changes that mean effective opposition is impossible in the country; joins with the rest of the international community …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
CALDERSTONES HOSPITAL
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is an inadequate standard of mental health care in East Lancashire; notes the plans to close Mersey Care Specialist Learning Disability Division in Whalley, East Lancashire previously known as Calderstones Hospital; recognises the vital service that this hospital provides to patients and their families …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
1st May 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd May 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018
ABORTION CLINIC BUFFER ZONES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the persistent harassment, intimidation and targeting of people accessing and providing healthcare services at abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory bureaux; further notes repeated instances of women and staff being approached, recorded without their consent, followed and given false information about medical procedures; endorses the …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th May 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
CRICKET IRELAND
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House congratulates Cricket Ireland on obtaining Test Status; pays tribute to its Chief Executive, Warren Deutrom, and all those who worked so determinedly to bring this about; encourages the International Cricket Council to support the growth of the game at both elite and grassroots levels on the island …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th April 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
COHABITEES ENTITLEMENT TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House calls for reform to extend Bereavement Support Payment to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; considers that the current position is manifestly unfair and ignores the reality of modern day Britain where cohabiting couples account for approximately one in five …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
TERRORIST ATTACK ON A CHURCH IN QUETTA, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on Christians as they were coming out of a church service in the Essa Nagri, Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday 15 April 2018, when two innocent worshippers were murdered and five seriously injured; notes that responsibility for this terrorist act was claimed by ISIS; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th April 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING - 75th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, from 19 April to 16 May 1943; notes that after Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, more than 440,000 Jews were confined to just 1.3 square miles of Warsaw, sealed in by a wall patrolled by armed guards; …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th March 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
Graham P 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
8th February 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th 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
14th March 2018
Graham P Jones 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
13th March 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
FUNDING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND WOMEN'S REFUGES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is shocked at figures that local government spending is facing a funding gap of £5.8 billion by 2020 and that almost £10 million of support has been cut from women’s refuges; is concerned at the detrimental impact this will have on vital local services; notes that almost …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
RESIDENCY RIGHTS OF PALESTINIANS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House expresses concern that the Israeli Knesset has passed an amendment to the Entry Into Israel Law 1952 which gives the Interior Ministry unrestricted powers to revoke the residency of Palestinian Jerusalemites; condemns any and all violations of international humanitarian law, specifically the forcible transfer and deportation of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House welcomes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ consultation on banning the use of electronic shock collars for training dogs and other domestic pets in England; recognises that legislation on this would ensure England has a similar ban to Scotland and Wales where the devolved Governments …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
12th March 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
CHANGING PLACES TOILETS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the difficulty faced by disabled people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets in public places; understands the impact this has on the ability of many people to carry out day-to-day tasks outside of the home; is aware that Changing Places toilets would enable over …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
ELECTRONIC VOTING FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOTS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that electronic voting is now commonplace for elections in a wide variety of elections in civil society bodies, including the internal elections for the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London and in shareholder ballots of multinational companies; rejects the argument that additional trials are necessary in …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 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
20th December 2017
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th January 2018
FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports National Trading Standards' campaign, Friends Against Scams, which seeks to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams; understands that scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and that postal, telephone and doorstep scams are often targeted specifically at disadvantaged consumers …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
22nd January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
LIQUIDATION OF CARILLION AND THE PRISON ESTATE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the recent liquidation of Carillion leaving debts of around £900 million and notes the devastating impact this will have on thousands of workers across the UK; is aware that Carillion currently holds public and private partnership contracts worth over £1.7 billion which include the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
DUMPING OF ISRAELI WASTE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses deep concern over the allegations raised by the human rights organisation B'Tselem that Palestinian land in the West Bank is being used for the treatment of Israeli waste, including hazardous waste; notes that Israel is using the occupation of the Palestinian Territories to deny the Palestinian …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
RATES OF PAY AT MCDONALD'S
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House warmly congratulates the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on successfully pressuring the management of the fast food giant McDonald's to award staff in company-owned stores the largest pay increase in 10 years; notes that this pay award followed last year's historic industrial action, the first since …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th 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
20th November 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2018
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
19th December 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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
20th November 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Friday 1st December 2017
MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
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ZACK KERR'S CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th October 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2017
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CRIMINAL LAW
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Venezuela (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 2094), dated 14 November 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 November 2017, be annulled.
1 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
15th November 2017
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WOMEN'S AND MEN'S 2017 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House congratulates the England men's rugby league team on reaching the knockout stages of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup; notes that despite some good performances from the others, England are the only home nation remaining in the men's competition; further notes that England women's team are the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
VAT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House notes that VAT of 20 per cent is charged on community public access defibrillators and the secure cabinet in which they are housed; further notes that more than 30,000 people a year have a cardiac arrest in a non-hospital location; observes that from cardiac arrest there is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th July 2017
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BOUNDARY COMMISSION PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the Boundary Commission's proposals, which seek to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies from 650 to 600; recognises that constituencies should be equally sized; regrets that many of the proposals do not adequately engage with natural divisions; is concerned that the Commission's calculations are based on …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
19th July 2017
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CLOSURE OF ACCRINGTON VICTORIA HOSPITAL'S WALK-IN CENTRE
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the plans to close Accringon Victoria Community Hospital's walk-in centre; recognises the vital service that the centre provides to communities; expresses concern that its closure-will leave thousands of users without accessible healthcare; believes any alternative provision should ensure that GP out-of-hours services are maintained; and calls …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2017
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PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes recent research which reveals the decimation of animals across the globe; expresses concern at the prospect that we are witnessing mass extinctions; laments the fact that up to 50 per cent of all animals have been lost in recent decades; condemns the effects of climate change, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th July 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
UNAUTHORISED TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
5th July 2017
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FELTHAM YOUNG OFFENDERS INSTITUTION AND YOUTH JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House notes the recent report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons of the unannounced inspection of Feltham Young Offenders Institution; further notes the High Court ruling that a 16-year old prisoner was unlawfully denied access to education and the ability to mix with other inmates; notes that Feltham …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th June 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby)
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
Graham P Jones 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
21st June 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd 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
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House welcomes the 14th anniversary of the Government's official recognition of British Sign Language on 18 March 2017; celebrates the culture and heritage of sign language; and calls on the Government to enact a British Sign Language Act in England to give British Sign Language full legal status …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th February 2017
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NORTH EAST TO WEST RAIL AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the continued lack of transport infrastructure serving West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and East Lancashire; recognises that there are currently high levels of congestion around Leeds, Bradford and Leeds Bradford Airport; notes that significant investment in both road and rail infrastructure is required to increase …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
30th January 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017
NURSING PAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the enormous and vital contribution nurses, midwives and associated healthcare professionals make to the NHS across the UK; commends their strong sense of vocation and high levels of dedication; notes that nursing staff salaries have been subject to a one per cent pay freeze since 2010 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - 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
2nd November 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2017
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CAPITA'S MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DENTAL PERFORMERS' LIST
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the reports of Capita's mismanagement of the National Dental Performers' List; understands that any dentist who wants to practise general NHS dentistry in England needs to be granted a Dental Performer number; is concerned that since the management of the list was contracted to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th 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
3rd February 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Friday 3rd February 2017
GORDON AIKMAN BEM
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Gordon Aikman BEM and mourns his death; notes the enormous contribution that Gordon Aikman made to Scottish politics; is in awe of his selfless campaigning work following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 29; welcomes the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th January 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
SUPPORTED HOUSING
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th November 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the importance of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) scheme for disabled people in Higher Education and the beneficial effect it has on recipients' academic achievements; acknowledges that DSA is associated with improved degree qualifications that result in significantly increased earnings; condemns the Government's reform of DSA, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th January 2017
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th July 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016
CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2016
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PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nic Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 17 November 2016 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Light initiative, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
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SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
24th October 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2016
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FOOTBALL CORRUPTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
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NORTHERN ROAD NETWORKS
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the disparity between transport infrastructure in the South and North of England; notes the lack of connectivity between the North West and North East; acknowledges Transport for the North’s Spring 2016 Report entitled, The Northern Transport Strategy which recognised that the number, capacity, and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016
NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that NICE has failed to approve the anti-cancer drug Nivolumab for use in England, whereas the drug is already being prescribed in Scotland; further notes that Nivolumab is known as the wonder drug by many clinicians due to its success; congratulates Terri Robson of Leyton and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
CHANNEL 4'S YEAR OF DISABILITY AND UK PARALYMPIANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House welcomes Channel 4's Year of Disability and the commitment to broadcasting over 700 hours of coverage from the Paralympic Games in Rio in Summer 2016; commends the diversity of Channel 4's presenting and production teams in Rio, which includes the largest ever team of disabled presenters on …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th September 2016
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND DISPLACED PEOPLE IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the human rights abuse and persecution of Christians, Yazidis and other ethnic groups in Iraq; calls for financial assistance for displaced persons in Kurdistan in Iraq; further calls for a fair distribution of aid from Baghdad to Kurdistan's regional government for the displaced persons; and calls …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
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TEAM GB SUCCESS AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House congratulates Team GB on its stunning success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; notes that this is the first time that any country has improved its total medal haul immediately after hosting an Olympic Games; further notes that this is Team GB's best performance on foreign soil, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th July 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th September 2016
LETTING AGENT FEES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the number of private renters in Britain is growing and now sits at 18 per cent of the population; recognises that the rising demand for rented homes and shortage of genuinely affordable housing is pushing up costs and allowing some landlords and letting agents to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
OFFICE OF ELECTORAL INTEGRITY
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the petition on the change.org website, entitled Restore truthful politics - create an independent office to monitor political campaigns; notes that this petition has gained more than 160,000 signatures since it was launched following the EU referendum; agrees that misleading claims put forward during the referendum …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
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JOURNALISTS AT BBC PARLIAMENT CHANNEL
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House congratulates all those who are employed in producing content for the BBC Parliament Channel for doubling its viewing figures over recent years; appreciates the hard work that goes into providing live and recorded coverage of the parliaments and assemblies across the UK and the European Parliament, together …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - 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
6th June 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
FUTURE OF THE BBC NEWS CHANNEL
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by reports that BBC management are considering plans to close the BBC News Channel altogether, or to significantly alter its character; does not believe that the commercially-operated BBC World News TV Channel, funded through advertising, offers anything like an adequate replacement for the UK news …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th June 2016
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LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed privatisation of the Land Registry; expresses further concern that any privatisation will have serious consequences for transparency and accountability in the UK property market and hinder efforts to crackdown on corruption and money entering the UK property market via offshore jurisdictions; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
13th April 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 21st April 2016
HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - 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
23rd March 2016
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NATIONAL EXPRESS LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House welcomes the news that National Express, one of the UK's largest transport providers, has become a living wage employer; notes that the operator's decision to pay the living wage will benefit thousands of its staff across the country, making them the West Midlands' largest living wage employer; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is alarmed that the length of time between a construction fatal accident occurring and a prosecution beginning is increasing, as in 2014-15 the average time between a construction fatal accident and a prosecution starting was 879 days; believes these delays are intolerable and for the families involved …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
SPEAK UP FOR LIBRARIES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that public libraries are hugely important to our communities; acknowledges that many have already closed or are under threat; welcomes the Speak Up For Library lobby of Parliament in support of the public library service on 9 February 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
NHS STUDENT BURSARY v LOAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the mass petition currently gathering momentum opposed to Government plans to replace NHS bursaries with student loans; believes such a direction would be wrong and fundamentally unfair as unlike other students most student nurses spend half their time on unpaid clinical placements in hospitals …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
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
8th September 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
13th October 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
FOOD HYGIENE
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House notes the difference in available food hygiene information in different parts of the UK; acknowledges that under UK law food outlets have no compulsion to display their food hygiene information, and customers can often only find this information online; recognises the value of a food hygiene rating …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st October 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHEME FOR PARK HOME RESIDENTS
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 100,000 older people living in park homes across England and Wales, with many of them on low fixed incomes; further notes that park homes can be less energy efficient than other types of homes, especially older park homes; believes that current …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th September 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
REDUCTION IN FUNDING FOR SOLAR POWER
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the Government's plans to cut support for solar power by cutting the feed-in tariff by 87 per cent; believes that will be extremely destructive for the solar industry; observes that solar power is renewable, carbon-free, and is rapidly becoming cheaper, with the cost …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd October 2015
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BATTLE OF PRESTON, 1715
Tabled by:
Mark Hendrick (Labour (Co-op) - Preston)
That this House congratulates Preston City Council on securing £49,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as further funding from Lancashire County Council, the Friends of the Harris Museum, the University of Central Lancashire and Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society to commemorate the Battle of Preston in November …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th July 2015
Graham P Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th 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
10th February 2015
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BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Tabled by:
Edward Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 121), dated 2 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 February, be annulled.
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1