26th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th April 2017
VICTIMS OF FRAUD BEING PURSUED FOR TAX LIABILITIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are victims of fraud, resulting from the mis-selling of investment schemes and pensions, who are being aggressively pursued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for tax liabilities resulting from that fraud; further notes that whilst those perpetrating the fraud have made huge amounts, the …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th April 2017
CHRIS GREEN OBE AND WHITE RIBBON UK
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Chris Green on being awarded an OBE for services to equality in the Queen's honours list; notes that Chris set up White Ribbon UK in 2004, recognising the positive role that men can play in ending violence against women; understands that from 2005 to 2008 Chris …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
25th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
NO-CHANGE PARKING MACHINES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House believes that parking machines should not be allowed to not give change; further believes that this is wholly illegitimate when machines can and do give change; believes that this is very unfair to people who do not have the correct change and is also discriminatory against people …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND PLANNING PERMISSION
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House believes that it is entirely wrong that local authorities who need planning permission for things apply to themselves to receive it; further believes that this is wholly illegitimate and can lead to flawed and sometimes illegitimate decisions; believes that the public can have no confidence in decisions …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th April 2017
STRATHAVEN ALES GOLD AWARD
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Strathaven Ales for earning the gold award in the Standard Milds and Brown Ales category at the Society of Independent Brewers Awards; commends Strathaven Ales and its staff on creating a range of ales of outstanding quality; recognises the importance of Scotland's world-renowned food and drink …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017
SAVING THE RED SQUIRREL
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the ongoing efforts of The Wildlife Trusts, other charities and volunteers to recruit up to 5,000 volunteers across the UK to help preserve and assist in the survival of the native red squirrel population, which has considerably reduced in number in recent years; congratulates all those …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017
ATTACKS ON COPTIC CHRISTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern and sorrow regarding the attack on the Coptic Christian churches in Egypt during which 44 people were killed and 126 were wounded; calls on the Government to stand in solidarity with the Egyptian Government and people, and in particular with the Christian churches in that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017
LGBT PEOPLE IN CHECHNYA
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House notes with grave concern the Human Rights Watch report of a brutal campaign against LGBT people in the semi-autonomous Russian region of Chechnya, with more than 100 men reportedly detained over several weeks in connection with their non-traditional sexual orientation, or suspicion of such as part of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017
REPORTED ABDUCTIONS, TORTURE AND KILLINGS OF GAY MEN IN CHECHNYA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the reports in the Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, that men believed to be gay have been abducted, tortured and killed in Chechnya; expresses alarm at denials made by Chechen authorities regarding these reports, which claim that gay men do not exist in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
IRAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is extremely concerned by the growing domestic human rights violations in Iran and the high number of executions; highlights the role of Islamic Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) increase in its domestic crackdown, including the arrest of activists, dissidents and dual nationals on trumped-up charges; is very disturbed by …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
LEYTON ORIENT FC
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep concern that a winding-up order has been served on Leyton Orient FC by HM Revenue and Customs due to non-payment of taxes by the club's owner, Francesco Becchetti; further notes Mr Becchetti's highly dubious business record, including a criminal investigation by the Albanian Government, …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average widowed parent losing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 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
30th March 2017
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CAPPING OF THE COST OF DRUGS IN THEIR FIRST THREE YEARS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the proposals from NHS England and NICE to introduce a cap of £20 million on drugs in their first three years with the possibility of restricting access to the drug if this cap is breached; notes that the cap is arbitrary and does …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th March 2017
IC CHANGE AND SHEILA MCKECHNIE AWARD FOR GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Robyn Boosey, Becca Bunce and Rachel Nye from IC Change for winning the Sheila McKechnie Campaigner Award for Gender Equality; understands that those awards celebrate the best campaigns and campaigners across the UK; notes that the award for gender equality recognises people and groups campaigning, either …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th March 2017
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
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
21st March 2017
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th March 2017
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th March 2017
AIR POLLUTION AND RED DIESEL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer's review of red diesel usage announced in the Spring Budget 2017 statement; expresses concern at the amount of air pollution caused by diesel-powered transport refrigeration units; notes that those units can emit up to six times as much nitrogen oxide and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th March 2017
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2017; reaffirms this House's commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms from our society; and calls on the Government to officially mark the observance annually on 21 March each year.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes that 3 March until 12 March 2017 is Endometriosis Awareness Week 2017, aiming to draw attention to the effect of that disease on the lives of 10 per cent of women of reproductive age who are living with it; further notes that the average 7.5 years …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
EFFECT OF TAX ON SCOTCH WHISKY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has increased excise duty on Scotch Whisky by 3.9 per cent in the Spring Budget; understands that the tax burden on the average priced bottle of Scotch Whisky is now 79 per cent; recognises that this level of taxation undermines …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
IRAQI NATIONAL RECONCILIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its concern that the Iraqi national reconciliation and redevelopment plans at present contain no clause clarifying the fate of religious minority regions, including Ninevah Plains, and no intention to seek or include all religious and ethnic minority communities' input; and therefore urges the Iraqi Government to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
FUEL POVERTY IN WESTMORLAND AND LONSDALE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that there are 4,469 households across Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency living in fuel poverty; acknowledges the hardship and suffering this causes; regrets that so few residents have benefitted from the main national energy efficiency programme; and calls on the Government to introduce a new Warmer Homes, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st March 2017
LONDON SKOLARS VERSUS TORONTO WOLFPACK RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the historic rugby league match taking place between London Skolars and Toronto Wolfpack at Skolars' New River Stadium in Haringey, London on 4 March 2017; wishes both clubs and all teams well for the game; notes that this will be the first league fixture for Canadian …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
28th February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st March 2017
DAMAGES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Damages (Personal Injury) Order 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 206), dated 24 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
22nd February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st March 2017
ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the charities …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st March 2017
FLOOD WARDENS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the important work done by flood wardens in protecting their local communities from flooding; notes that these wardens are local volunteers who turn out, day and night, in often the most appalling weather conditions; further recognises that residents of small coastal towns and villages, in places …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd February 2017
EFFECT OF BUSINESS RATES RISES ON PUBS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned about the planned increases in business rates and the damage that they will do to many small businesses; notes the impact that these changes will have on pubs, with rate rises nearing 300 per cent in some areas and central London pubs seeing an …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 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
20th February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th February 2017
WIGAN WARRIORS AND WARRINGTON WOLVES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House congratulates Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves on their World Club Series victories over Cronulla Sharks and Brisbane Broncos respectively; thanks and applauds all clubs for an outstanding spectacle of rugby; believes that these victories illustrate the quality and skill level of the sport in the northern hemisphere; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th February 2017
LEGACY OF COLIN HUTTON
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House commemorates the life and legacy of Colin Hutton and mourns his death; recognises the enormous contribution that Colin made to rugby league in the city of Hull as well as nationally; celebrates his achievements both as a player and a coach during which time he played 262 …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2017
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FEEDING TUBE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the life-extending and lifesaving benefits of tube feeding for children and young people who are unable to eat by mouth, or who are unable to receive enough nutrition from oral eating; acknowledges that some parents can face negative attitudes as a result of having a child …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
20th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
2nd November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 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
25th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2017
VOTING SYSTEM FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House welcomes the various collaborative campaigns to make votes matter by introducing a fair voting system; notes that petitions started since the 2015 general election calling for a fair voting system have gained over 500,000 signatures, and that recent polling suggests a significant majority of the public support …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
10th January 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the role of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team, and its team leader Willie Anderson, for its hard work on the Cairngorms mountain range; notes particularly the selfless actions of volunteers who recently helped, in white-out conditions, to rescue Robert and Cathy Elmer who were trapped on …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
PRACTICES OF PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is increasingly concerned about the practices of private parking operators, such as Smart Parking, in our cities and towns; denounces the use of disproportionate fines, sometimes hundreds of pounds for a stay only extended by minutes, and the subsequent harassment of users by threatening the use of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on 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, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017
CONNAUGHT FUND
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the findings of the Complaints Commissioner following complaints lodged by George Patellis and Adam Nettleship regarding the loss of over £100 million by investors in the Connaught Income Series 1 Fund; notes that Mr Patellis was Chief Executive of Tiuta PLC, a firm at the heart …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017
ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2016
OPERATION REPORT HATE
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House supports the Operation Report Hate campaign to raise awareness of hate crimes within the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and the need to report them; notes that hate crimes towards the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities are currently severely underreported; calls on the Government and devolved administrations …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2016
PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS IN EYGPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the attack on the Christian Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt by Islamic extremists; sends its support to the Christians in Egypt and calls for more protection for Christians; and further calls on the Government to offer assistance to President el-Sisi on his efforts to combat violent …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2016
BAHA'I BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the forced closure of over 100 Baha'i-owned shops and businesses in Iran over the first week of November by the Iranian authorities; further notes that these shops were reportedly sealed after they had voluntarily closed to mark two Baha'i Holy Days; notes serious concerns reported by …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th December 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
ROSA PARKS OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, US
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that on 1 December 1955 Rosa Parks took a seat and changed the world; recognises the courage of a young, black woman to challenge the white racist segregation of public transport and civic life in Montgomery, Alabama, US; thanks the NAACP who supported Rosa Parks after …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st December 2016
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Sightsavers' Put Us in the Picture campaign; recognises that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, that one in seven people have a disability, and that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries; acknowledges, that unless actively included from …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
POPE FRANCIS 80TH BIRTHDAY ON 17 DECEMBER 2016
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates His Holiness Pope Francis on his 80th birthday; recognises his spiritual leadership of over 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide; commends his leading contribution to tackling climate change, promoting sustainable development, welcoming refugees, building peace, encouraging prison reform, protecting religious freedom, and advancing global abolition of the death …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st December 2016
OUTSTANDING COMMON LAND PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that there are still farmers waiting to receive 2015 common land payments almost a year after the payment window opened; notes that the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will soon start paying out on next year's farm support payment claims, despite the fact that there are still …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
29th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the increase in insurance premium tax from 10 to 12 per cent in June 2017 as set out in the Autumn Statement 2016; recognises that as a consequence premiums have doubled since 2015; further notes the Association of British Insurers' calculation that an average family will …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
THE IRISH POST AWARDS AND THE IRISH IN BRITAIN
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House congratulates the Irish Post on its highly successful Awards held recently; notes the contribution of the Irish in Britain and those from business, entertainment, sport, community, culture and construction recognised at the Awards; and thanks publisher Elgin Loane and his talented team at the Irish Post for …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nicholas 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
22nd November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
CHARITIES SUPPORTING 2015 FLOOD VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positive impact such support has had on people who have …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
18th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
KAMAL FOROUGHI AND NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the cases of Mr Kamal Foroughi and Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, British dual nationals, who are currently imprisoned without charge in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Mr Foroughi and Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe who have both been kept in solitary confinement at …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
PUBLIC HOUSES AND PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that more than 80 pubs in England are closing each month due to permitted change of use or demolition, in many cases without any local democratic process, scrutiny or assessment; believes that pubs make an invaluable contribution to community life in England; further notes …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th November 2016
2023 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE AWARD
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that the European Capital of Culture title is a prestigious award that only two UK cities, Glasgow and Liverpool, have ever held; notes that a UK city is next eligible for the award in 2023; expresses strong concern at reports that the Department for Culture, Media …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th November 2016
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
SCOTTISH RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates coach Steve McCormack, captain Danny Brough and the rest of the Scotland rugby league team on a thrilling 18-all draw against New Zealand, the world's number one ranked side, in their final group game of the Four Nations; notes that this is the first time that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern about the August 2016 arrest of Ghada Jamsheer, a prominent Bahraini women's rights and pro-democracy activist, on charges related to her exercising freedom of expression and making criticisms online of the government of Bahrain; recognises the ongoing judical harassment Ghada Jamsheer has faced as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
REFUWEEGEE WINTER CLOTHES APPEAL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the Refuweegee Winter Clothes Appeal; notes that Refuweegee is a community led project set up to ensure that all refugees arriving in Glasgow are welcomed to the city in true Glaswegian style; supports the project's objectives to ensure that it provides everyone who wishes to make …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
WORLD DIABETES DAY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2016, when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; notes that diabetes currently affects 415 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 642 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
WALES RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House congratulates the Wales Rugby League team, along with England, Scotland and Ireland, on qualifying for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup to be held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in October and November 2017; and calls on the Government to support the team to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House has considered in full the contents of the WWF Living Planet Report 2016 and recognises the significant threat presented to the natural world through a 58 per cent decline in the recorded global populations of fish, birds, mammals and amphibians from 1970 to 2012; believes that without …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th November 2016
TWENTY-FIFTH OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House celebrates the twenty-fifth Otley Folk Festival which took place in 2016; congratulates Steve Fairholme and all the volunteers who have helped organise Otley Folk Festival over the past 25 years, a celebration of the best of local, national and international folk culture, music and dance and also …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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
10th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that the current first aid legislation fails to make adequate provision for mental ill health; further notes that the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 neglect the mental health of employees, and that the examples of health problems requiring first aid in the Health …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2016
UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 31st October 2016
GOOD MONEY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2016, which runs between 30 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the sustainable investment market currently represents £1.5 trillion assets under management; notes …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
28th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th October 2016
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th October 2016
BRITISH PUB WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes British Pub Week which runs from 28 October until 5 November 2016; supports the aims of British Pub Week to celebrate the great British pub, to unite the pub sector and to encourage people up and down the country to visit pubs; encourages people to visit …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2016
YORKSHIRE BID FOR 2019 ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Yorkshire for winning the bid to host one of the world's most prestigious cycling tournaments, the 2019 Road World Championships; notes that this will be the first time in 37 years that the tournament has been held in Britain; further notes that this follows the county's …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2016
FOUR NATIONS RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Four Nations Rugby League tournament between England, Scotland, New Zealand and Australia; further welcomes the players and staff of the visiting New Zealand and Australian rugby league teams to the UK for the tournament; wishes all involved well in what will be an outstanding tournament …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th October 2016
CROSS-TAMAR DEVONWALL CONSTITUENCY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that the Boundary Commission for England's Review of Parliamentary Constituencies has recommended the creation of a cross-Tamar Devonwall seat which would link parts of Cornwall with land in the neighbouring English county of Devon; recalls that the Boundary Commission has made this recommendation because the review …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th October 2016
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that Huntington's disease is a rare neuropsychiatric illness that is hereditary, with the child of an affected parent having a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the mutant gene; further notes that Huntington's disease affects 12 people out of every 100,000 in the UK, which equates …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th October 2016
LEEDS BUSINESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the fourth annual Leeds Business Week, which runs from 17 to 21 October 2016; notes that it is a week-long programme of over 100 events dedicated to the business and wider community across the city, attracting delegates and contributors from across the Leeds City Region and …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
GLOW GOLD SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Glow Gold September campaign which aims to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging iconic buildings to illuminate their facade in gold; notes that the campaign was started in Edinburgh by parents whose children were diagnosed with cancer and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th September 2016
THE PUBS CODE ADJUDICATOR AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House supports the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee's recommendation that Paul Newby cannot command the necessary confidence of pub tenants and should be replaced; notes with serious concern Companies House information which shows that during his recruitment Mr Newby did not fully and accurately declare his past and …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
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
13th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 5th 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
11th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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
11th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
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
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
FLOOD ENVOY ROLES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that the Government appointed two flood envoys following the 2015 Christmas period flooding, with one envoy tasked with overseeing the flood response in Yorkshire, and the other envoy tasked with doing likewise in Cumbria and Northumberland, to ensure that the areas worst affected by the floods …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes World Hepatitis Day falls on 28 July 2016; further notes that tens of millions of people across the globe are affected by the various strands of hepatitis, with an estimated 240 million currently affected by chronic hepatitis B alone; welcomes that in May 2016, member states …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
21st July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
YORKSHIRE DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Yorkshire Day which falls on 1 August 2016 and celebrates all that God's Own County has to offer; notes that Yorkshire Day was first celebrated on 1 August 1975, the 216th anniversary of the Battle of Minden, where British troops defeated the French and first wore …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
NATIONAL ROAD VICTIM MONTH 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House commends the national road safety charity RoadPeace for organising National Road Victim Month every August to remember those killed or injured on the roads; notes that August is a particularly poignant month since the first person ever killed in the UK by a car, Bridget Driscoll, died …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
19th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
RETIREMENT OF NOLEEN DELENEY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Noleen Deleney to the catering services of the House of Commons on the occasion of her retirement from the House after 29 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution in ensuring members feel welcomed and able to carry out …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 24
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
12th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
BORTH RNLI
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the crucial services that have been provided continuously by the Borth Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for over 50 years; notes and commends the many years of service of its selfless volunteers; further commends the commitment of Dylan Evans who has recently received the 20 Years …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
6th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 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
20th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th July 2016
ROADWORKS JUSTICE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that many small independent businesses, including small shops and pubs, are negatively affected by road and utilities works; notes that some businesses, such as Castle Stores in Mow Cop, near Stoke, have lost as much as £800 per week over a three-month period this year due …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th June 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA ON 21 JUNE 2016
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House celebrates the 2nd International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2016, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; recognises that yoga is a multi-dimensional approach to encouraging well-being, which appreciates the link between physical and psychological health and lifestyle; appreciates that yoga is a reflective and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
UK APPLICATION TO THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUND AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th July 2016
STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses strong concern that the Government has not guaranteed the rights of EU nationals to stay in the UK after the country leaves the EU; notes that there are three million EU nationals currently living, working or studying in the UK; further notes that many of them …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th July 2016
ENGLAND 2021 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP BID
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House wholeheartedly supports the Rugby Football League's bid for England to host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup; congratulates all involved in putting together a compelling bid to return one of the world's biggest sporting tournaments to the UK; considers that England is best placed to deliver another …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
HEART VALVE VOICE CHARITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th 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
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
CLEAN AIR ZONES AND EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House believes that air pollution from burning diesel has a significant impact on health in the UK, causing thousands of premature deaths and reducing quality of life for many people; acknowledges that forthcoming legislation to tackle emissions, such as Clean Air Zones proposed by the Department for Environment, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th June 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
FIRST WOMEN'S RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH IN MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House welcomes the first ever women's rugby league match in the Middle East; applauds Jounieh Hummingbirds and American University of Beirut (AUB) Women in playing the fixture at Jounieh's Fouad Chehab in Lebanon; recognises the encounter as an historic and important step in the development of the sport …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th May 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking can improve heart health and blood pressure, burn calories and increase metabolism, boost mood and enable people to discover their local community; notes that Living Streets National Walking Month takes place during May 2016 and is asking everyone to #Try20 and fit 20 minutes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
25th May 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
PUPPY FARMING
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the report Sold a pup?, published in 2016 by the RSPCA, on exposing the dog breeding trade in the UK; recognises that English law on dog breeding has not been updated since the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999, and that consolidation of existing …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th May 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th May 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
THE CORNISH LANGUAGE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House supports the indigenous and oldest languages of these islands, the Celtic languages; and therefore calls on the Government to reverse its cuts to the smallest and most vulnerable of these languages, Cornish, and instead calls for the support and appreciation of this historical cultural jewel.
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th April 2016
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking can improve heart health and blood pressure, burn calories and increase metabolism, boost mood and enable people to discover their local community; notes that Living Streets National Walking Month takes place during May 2016 and is asking everyone to #Try20 and fit 20 minutes …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th April 2016
SAINT DYMPHNA'S DAY PROJECT ON FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House supports and celebrates the St Dymphna's Day Campaign, which calls for parity in funding and support for mental and physical health, while also calling for Roman Catholic communities to do more for those with mental health issues within their parishes; notes that St. Dymphna is the patron …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
APPROVAL FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, Translarna, for funding by NHS England, as a result of a Managed Access Agreement; notes that Translarna is the first ever approved drug to treat an underlying …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
REGULATION OF INFANT FORMULA AND FOLLOW-ON FORMULA
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is concerned that the provisions of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 2007 are disrespected in the UK, as evidenced by the current promotion for Nestlé SMA infant formula by Tesco in breach of Article 23 of those regulations, the near identical labelling of infant and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
LIVING WAGE AND WORKERS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House notes that the 18 water companies in England, Scotland and Wales retained excess profits of £1.2 billion over the last five years; further notes that UNISON is campaigning to get all water companies to sign up as Living Wage employers; applauds South East Water, Scottish Water, Northumbria …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th April 2016
MAGNITSKY RULE OF LAW ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2012
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that, following the US Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, as a result of their role in the death of Sergei Magnitsky and as a result of other murders linked to the Russian state, Artyom Kuznetsov, Pavel Karpov, Oleg F. Silchenko, Olga Stepanova, Yelena …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
US MASTERS GOLF
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House congratulates Mr Danny Willett on his remarkable victory at the US Masters in Augusta; commends Mr Willett for his steely determination under pressure; notes that he is the first Sheffielder, the second Englishman and only the fourth Briton to win the US Masters; welcomes this golden age …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th April 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
MURDER OF HONDURAN ENVIRONMENTALIST BERTA CÁCERES
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the murder of Berta Cáceras, the Honduran environmental activist and recipient of the 2015 Goldman Prize; understands that she was killed for standing up for and campaigning to protect her indigenous community’s rights to their own land; calls on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
CONDUCT OF NIGEL FARAGE
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes that emergency services were still treating the injured when UKIP leader Nigel Farage retweeted a message claiming that the terrorist attack was proof that the UK would be safer outside the EU; remembers that after the Charlie Hebdo attack he spoke of Muslims as the fifth …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
DOWRY BURNINGS IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns what it believes is the murderous, misogynistic and barbaric practice of dowry burnings in the Indian subcontinent; understands that these incidents, which are also known as bride burnings, have multiplied tenfold over the last two decades; recognises that they happen when a wife is murdered by …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
SUPPORT FOR BRITISH MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes reports of increased redundancies of British merchant seamen in the North Sea; further notes the 65,000 job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industry in the last year; understands the pressure shipping companies are under to cut operating costs; expresses its concern at reports …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th April 2016
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HMRC AND UK PRODUCTIVITY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the announcement in February by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to remove the valuation check service for unlisted companies' employee share ownership schemes to take effect from 31 March 2016; is concerned that this decision was made with no consultation of the representative bodies which promote …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th April 2016
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PAUL BARRIERE TROPHY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the announcement that the Rugby League World Cup trophy has been renamed The Paul Barriere Trophy; acknowledges Paul Barriere's role as a driving force behind the agreement to create the International Rugby League Board and to introduce the Rugby World Cup, which was first played for …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th April 2016
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL DEATH PENALTY REPORT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the publishing of Amnesty International's annual review on the death penalty; celebrates the decline in death sentences recorded in 2015, which dropped from at least 2,466 in 2014 to at least 1,998 in 2015; is however deeply concerned that at least 1,634 people were executed in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
ACCESS TO PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House raises serious concerns over the recent decision by NHS England to delay the national roll-out of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV; notes that this decision was made despite overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of PrEP in reducing infection with HIV in high-risk groups, including the PROUD study …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahan to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2016
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MEND OUR MOUNTAINS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House addresses the financial needs of our national parks and particularly the rights of way network and maintenance of upland paths for continued enjoyment of these areas; welcomes the British Mountaineering Council's campaign Mend our Mountain as an innovative way to raise much needed funds to repair key …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
23rd March 2016
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HMRC AND UK FILM INDUSTRY INVESTMENT SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes with concern the issuing of follower notices and accelerated payment notices by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) following measures introduced in the Finance Act 2014; further notes that some of those being targeted invested in statutory government incentive schemes approved by the Government and HMRC; notes …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
23rd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
THE PUBS CODE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the Pubs Code, required by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, must be in place by May 2016; is concerned sections of the Code fail to deliver commitments given by ministers and fail to adhere to the will of both Houses of Parliament expressed …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
BAN ON MICROBEADS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2016
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NORTHERN CLEAN ENERGY DECLARATION
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the north of England was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century and the heart of British industry in the twentieth; believes the northern economy can play a leading role in the biggest transformation of the world's infrastructure since the switch from wood …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the inclusion of an explicit target to end all forms of modern slavery in the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recognises that modern slavery not only has a devastating impact on individual victims but also has catastrophic implications for international development by impeding health, economic growth, rule …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th March 2016
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APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRST PUBS ADJUDICATOR
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the appointment of the Pubs Adjudicator; expresses concern about the choice of Paul Newby due to conflict of interest and financial links with the large pubcos the Adjudicator should regulate; further notes that he is a Director of Fleurets, which derives substantial income from these companies, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET AND CHINA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
This House notes with grave concern that Tibet has been ranked the 208th worst place out of 209 for freedom and human rights in 2015 in a report by the US-based pressure group Freedom House, behind countries with notoriously poor human rights records, such as North Korea, Somalia and Saudi …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
MURDER OF GIULIO REGENI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the abhorrent murder of the Cambridge University doctoral student and Italian national Giulio Regeni on 3 February 2016 in Cairo; notes that Mr Regeni disappeared on a day when Egyptian security forces had been carrying out a security crackdown in the city; further notes that the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th March 2016
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THE KENSINGTON PARK HOTEL, COMMUNITY PUB AND LIVE MUSIC
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that the Kensington Park Hotel (KPH) has a long history of providing a community pub and music venue to its local area; celebrates the success of the KPH as a profitable local pub and a popular music venue; criticises the behaviour of Steven Archer, the owner …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th March 2016
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PUPPY FARMING
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the report, Sold a pup?, published in 2016 by the RSPCA, on exposing the dog breeding trade in the UK; recognises that English law on dog breeding has not been updated since the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999, and that consolidation of existing …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SECURITY STAFF
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned by recent reports of discrimination by security staff, in particular door staff in clubs and bars, against people with disabilities; notes with concern the lack of focus on disability in the training specifications set out by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which regulates the private …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
PROPOSED CLOSURE AND FRANCHISING OF CROWN POST OFFICES
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House notes the importance of Crown Post Office services to the communities they serve; further notes the economic benefits that the Crown Post Office brings to city centres and high streets; regrets that Post Office Ltd has proposed the closure of three Crown Post Offices in Belfast South, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE CLAIMS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the Government has chosen to remove the tax relief mechanism Travel and Subsistence from contractors from April 2016, a decision which is likely to result in around 1.6 million workers experiencing up to a 20 per cent wage cut to their net salaries overnight; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
3rd March 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd March 2016
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2016; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over; recognises that women still face a significant amount of inequality, with one in four women being subject to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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
26th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 25th February 2016
GENOCIDE IN SYRIA AND IRAQ
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House is appalled by the beheadings, crucifixions, shootings, burnings, other murders, torture, rape and extensive violence being perpetrated by Daesh or IS against Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq on the basis of religion and ethnicity; observes that this disgusting behaviour clearly falls within the definition …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, which runs from 29 February to 13 March, and this year's Big Fairtrade Breakfast theme; commends the work done by schools and community and faith groups across the UK in promoting Fairtrade Fortnight; notes the difference made to producers in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 2016
COMPENSATION FOR WAR WIDOWS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed war widows or widowers who lost their spouse or cohabiting partner in service in the armed forces before 6 April 2005, and had not remarried by 1 April 2015, to retain their war widow pension for life regardless of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
5th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
MICROPROCESSOR KNEES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses serious concern at the decision of NHS England to delay the clinical commissioning policy (D01X02) on prosthetics (microprocessor knees) for lower limb loss that has been on hold since April 2013; recognises that this policy is needed to ensure that NHS amputee patients can access appropriate …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
15th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House condemns serious and systematic human rights violations resulting from natural resource extraction operations around the world, as highlighted recently in a conference organised by the Latin American Mining Monitoring Programme; recognises that mining, oil and gas extraction projects are often a source of considerable conflict, threatening indigenous …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
LIVERPOOL FANS TICKET PROTEST
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House supports the protests made by Liverpool Football Club supporters in response to ticket prices showing little regard to or respect for the club's loyal fanbase; recognises that football clubs are not simply large businesses intent on maximising shareholder value but are part of the life and soul …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th January 2016
Greg Mulholland 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
2nd February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 1 to 7 February 2016 is the inaugural Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which aims to ensure that, throughout the UK, a public discussion can be held about sexual abuse and violence; recognises that children, women and men can all be victims of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
SINKING OF THE PRINCESS VICTORIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Princess Victoria; recalls the bravery of the crew, and in particular that of Sir Len White who died trying to save passengers; and remembers the 133 people who died in what was the UK's worst peacetime sea tragedy.
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
28th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
PARLIAMENT OF DENMARK AND REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House and friends of Denmark are disappointed in the moves by the Danish Parliament, the Folketing, in passing a Migrant Bill, which as well as delaying family reunions, will take much of the last remaining property from people seeking asylum in Denmark who may have lost everything in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that 24 to 30 January 2016 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which is aimed at raising awareness of the causes and symptoms of cervical cancer and the importance of cervical screening; further notes that cervical cancer screening has continued to see a decline in uptake rates; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY REPORT ON PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the new report, The Poor Pay More, published by Christians Against Poverty, a charity which helps thousands of people each year struggling with unmanageable debt; acknowledges the report's conclusion that people using pre-payment meters (PPMs), which are used by 39 per cent of CAP's clients, are …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that the UK needs to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016
COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 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 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th January 2016
CURRY HOUSE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes there are an estimated 12,000 curry restaurants and takeaways across the UK, employing more than 100,000 people in an industry worth £4.2 billion to the economy; further notes research from Nationwide that the average home spends £1,355 a year on curries and that, according to National …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016
FREE SCHOOL MEAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets that there are hungry children in this country who are entitled, but not registered, to receive free school meals; notes that, as a consequence of this under-registration, their schools miss out on Pupil Premium funding which is tied to free school meal registration; calls on the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2016
WELFARE OF LAYING HENS
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern for the welfare of laying hens kept in enriched cages; recognises that there is marginal gain in the use of these cages over EU banned battery cages and that they do not fulfil the physical and behavioural needs of the hens; and calls on …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
BEER DUTY IN THE 2016 BUDGET
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the ending of the beer duty escalator and the impact of the unprecedented three successive beer duty cuts in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Budgets in supporting the growth of Britain's breweries and underpinning confidence in the UK's pubs; notes that this has led to an …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th January 2016
RAIF BADAWI - SAKHAROV PRIZE FOR FREEDOM OF THOUGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Raif Badawi for being awarded the 2015 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; applauds him for advocating freedom of thought and expression; expresses dismay that he was unable to collect his award in person due to being imprisoned in Saudi Arabia; is appalled that he has …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many vulnerable disabled …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
UK ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House believes that Saudi Arabia is ruled by one of the most repressive regimes in the world which does not allow freedom of expression or association; notes with concern the systematic human rights abuses that occur within Saudi Arabia, including the extensive use of the death penalty, the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
Lord 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 January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
FLOODING IN YORKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the significant flooding which hit Yorkshire during the Christmas holidays due to flooding from the Rivers Aire, Calder, Derwent, Nidd, Ouse, Rye, Swale, Ure, Wharfe and Wisk; further notes KPMG estimates that the cost of the floods across the UK could hit £5.8 billion and PwC …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th January 2016
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
3000TH EDITION OF LEAGUE EXPRESS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House acknowledges the landmark 3000th edition of Rugby Leaguer and League Express, published on 4 January 2016; recognises the periodical in its various guises has been an important and stalwart part of the rugby league tapestry since 1949 and as League Express since September 1990; congratulates Editor Martyn …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT IN DARFUR
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned that sexual violence is a persistent and endemic part of the conflict in Darfur; is disturbed by the findings of the recent report by Waging Peace Rape in Darfur: A History of Predation on the use of rape as a weapon of war; is …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
PROFESSIONALISM OF HOUSE OF COMMONS STAFF
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House respects the unrivalled professionalism, skill and commitment of all support staff employed on the House of Commons estate; acknowledges that all hon. Members receive invaluable help from the entire workforce, from doorkeepers and police officers to the library team and postal service, from catering staff to staff …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
THE ROLE OF THE KURDS IN FIGHTING DAESH
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House warmly congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government's brave Peshmerga and other Kurdish allies on recapturing Sinjar from Daesh with the assistance of international coalition airstrikes; recognises that this is not only a major psychological defeat but also severs the main supply road for Daesh forces between Raqqa and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th December 2015
KEVIN SINFIELD NOMINATION FOR SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House believes that Kevin Sinfield MBE is a fantastic and deserving contender for the 2015 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award; feels he deserves this recognition, this year in particular, due to his superb leadership of Leeds Rhinos, who he led to win the treble for the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th December 2015
LIZZIE ARMITSTEAD NOMINATION FOR BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House believes that Lizzie Armitstead is a worthy and deserving contender for the 2015 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award; applauds Armitstead's success in raising the profile of women's cycling, in the UK and abroad; feels she, as reigning World, Commonwealth and National champion in road race …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
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15th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
ELECTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all the women who were able to vote for the first time in Saudi Arabia, and in particular extends its deepest congratulations to those who were elected.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
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
14th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
POLIO ERADICATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that the Government pledged to help end polio by agreeing to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supporting the many world health organisations who have been battling to beat the illness throughout the Third World; believes that with the successes gained there is now a chance …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
TIM PEAKE'S PRINCIPIA MISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
Tabled by:
David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House congratulates astronaut Tim Peake on his Principia mission and on joining the International Space Station crew for Expedition 46/47 on 15 December 2015; notes that Tim Peake will be the first British European Space Agency astronaut to visit the International Space Station, where he will spend six …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE RACE RELATIONS ACT 1965
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Race Relations Act 1965, which was the first legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination and which outlawed discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, or ethnic or national origins in public places; notes that it also …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th December 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments will be seized upon …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
SAVE THE CHILDREN'S 3,000 UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls on the Government, in line with Save the Children's campaign, to accept 3,000 unaccompanied children already in the EU into the UK, and to accept that, as the UNHCR states, these unaccompanied children do not have family members, are vulnerable and at risk of disappearing; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
PUPPIES AND KITTENS IN PET SHOPS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House recognises that the process of selling puppies and kittens through licensed pet shops as defined under Section 7 of the Pet Animals Act 1951 negatively impacts upon the animals' welfare; notes that it is almost impossible to meet the requirements for these species as advised under Section …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
PANCREATIC CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern that just under 9,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK every year; acknowledges that this type of cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of any common cancer and one that has barely improved in 40 years; and commends Ulster University …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
GLOBAL TERRORIST ATTACKS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attacks that have happened across the world in the last fortnight, including attacks in Nigeria, Mali and France; and reaffirms its commitment to tackle terrorism in every corner of the globe.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
FUNDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the March Budget 2015 to invest an additional £1.25 billion over five years to improve children and young people's mental health services, amounting to £250 million annually; expresses strong concern that only £143 million of this funding will be spent in 2015-16, which …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS' CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses admiration for the passion, dedication and sense of vocation of junior doctors up and down the country; criticises the Government for its handling of the ongoing dispute over reform of the junior doctors' contract; accepts the value of reforming working practices if there is evidence that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th November 2015
BUSINESS RATES ON BRITISH PUBS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned with the disproportionate business rates being paid by British pubs, with the pub sector paying the second highest business rates bill in the UK; notes that the pub sector's total tax bill comes to £7.3 billion, or £140,000 per pub; is frustrated that pubs, which …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
24th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th November 2015
DRAFT PUBS CODE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the consultation on the draft Pubs Code launched on 29 October 2015, due to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act requiring the code to be in place by June 2016; expresses dismay that the market rent only option in the code is not the one …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th November 2015
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2015
COSTS OF PROPOSED ROAD LINK TO LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned by the high cost of the proposed road links to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA), one proposed route costing up to £75 million to construct, while the other will cost up to £50 million; recognises the concern of local residents regarding the social and environmental …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
17th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2015
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2015
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the outstanding work done by Small Business Saturday UK in encouraging consumers to shop locally and support small businesses in their communities; congratulates Britain's five million small businesses for providing the backbone of local economies and employment; welcomes the diversity, resilience and innovation of the small …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2015
TERRORIST ATTACK IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Paris and offers its sincerest condolences to President Hollande and the French nation; and reaffirms the UK's determination and commitment to defeat terrorism wherever it is in the world and stands in solidarity with those affected at this time.
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
16th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2015
WHY I LOVE PAISLEY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the #WhyILovePaisley campaign; recognises that this has been launched by the Paisley Daily Express to support the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2021; notes that the campaign involves asking people what they appreciate most about the town; celebrates the rich history of the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
5th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2015
CAMP LIBERTY ROCKET ATTACK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House believes that the 29 October 2015 rocket attack on Camp Liberty, home to over 2,200 defenceless members of Iran's democratic opposition, the PMOI, who are Protected Persons under International Law and political refugees, which resulted in 24 camp residents being killed and many more injured, constitutes a …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 15
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th November 2015
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th November 2015
CAP ON CARE COSTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House condemns the Conservative Government's decision to abandon the plan to introduce a cap on care costs and extended means-tested support from April 2016, a landmark policy within the Care Act 2014 enacted by the Coalition Government; believes that the Government's U-turn on its manifesto commitment to introduce …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th November 2015
ENGLAND VICTORY IN RUGBY LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL TEST SERIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House celebrates England's victory against New Zealand in the rugby league international series; recognises this achievement, England beating the top world ranked team 2-1 in the three test matches and the first time a Home Nations side has won an international competition against New Zealand or Australia since …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th November 2015
FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that refugees have a legal right under UK and international law to be reunited with their families; further notes that refugees seeking reunion are often faced with extreme levels of stress and anxiety, which are only worsened by separation and isolation from their loved ones who …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2015
WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House commemorates the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on 15 November 2015; mourns the many people killed and injured in road crashes across the world; sympathises with the families of road traffic victims; acknowledges the grief and distress that road traffic crashes can have on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
'ONE TEAM FOR OUR NHS' CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recognises the essential work carried out by support staff in helping the NHS achieve consistently high standards of care and patient experience; believes that everyone who works in the NHS should be properly valued, whatever role they fill; asserts that the media-driven divide between frontline clinical services …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th November 2015
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ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that the only acceptable number of deaths and serious injuries on UK roads is zero; congratulates Brake, the road safety charity, together with sponsors AIG and Specsavers, on coordinating Road …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th November 2015
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THE LIVIA AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House gives its full support to The Livia Award for Professionalism and Service to Justice; notes that the award is made annually to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Officer in the Roads and Transport Policing Command judged by an independent panel to have been most meritorious in their investigation …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd November 2015
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ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the rugby league international series between England and New Zealand, with three test matches on 1 November 2015 at Hull's KC Stadium, on 7 November 2015 at London's Olympic Stadium and on 14 November 2015 at Wigan's DW Stadium; further welcomes the players and staff of …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2015
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RUGBY LEAGUE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Ian C. Lucas (Labour - Wrexham)
That this House welcomes the European Championship of rugby league football between Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France; celebrates Wales' victory against France on 30 October 2015 at Cardiff Arms Park; looks forward to the remaining fixtures between Ireland and Wales in Bray and France and Scotland in Avignon, both on …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2015
SAVE OUR STEEL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House congratulates the Daily Mirror on its Save our Steel campaign; is concerned by the crisis in the UK steel industry; recognises the fundamental importance of steel manufacturing to the UK economy and that sector's role in supporting tens of thousands of jobs in its supply chains, while …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2015
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CONTINGENT LIABILITY RELATING TO HINKLEY POINT C POWER STATION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House objects to the Departmental Minute from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, dated 21 October 2015, concerning contingent liabilities relating to the entering into of contracts regarding the Hinkley Point C power station; and directs the Department to ensure a full examination is undertaken of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House notes with concern the possible abolition of the coalition Government's free school meals programme in November's spending review; is aware of the Government's demanded cuts of between 25 and 40 per cent from unprotected budgets and views with deep disquiet speculation that free school meals are at …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
GAS SAFETY WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes Gas Safety Week, which runs from 14 to 20 September 2015; recognises the importance that this awareness campaign plays each year in bringing attention to the fact that carbon monoxide is a silent killer that is odourless and colourless and can kill quickly with no warning; …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
BANK CLOSURES IN RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed across rural areas; is alarmed at the large areas of rural Britain without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as provision of mobile banking facilities, the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
RELEASE OF SHAKER AAMER FROM GUANTANAMO
Tabled by:
Andrew Mitchell (Conservative - Sutton Coldfield)
That this House calls on the US administration to release Shaker Aamer from his imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay; notes that he has now been incarcerated for 13 years without charge; further notes that he has twice been cleared for release and transfer, under President Bush in 2007 and President Obama …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
INCOMES OF WORKING FAMILIES AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with grave concern that the Government's changes to tax credits will make many working families on low wages worse off, despite the increase to the National Minimum Wage; observes that the new minimum wage is nowhere near a Living Wage; further observes that under the proposed …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
NEW MOTHERS AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned about the findings of recent Equality and Human Rights Commission research with over 3,200 new mothers that was carried out in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; understands that 11 per cent of the women interviewed reported having been dismissed, made compulsorily …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
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ENDING OUT OF AREA MENTAL HEALTH PLACEMENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that 2,119 mental health patients were receiving non-specialist care in hospitals outside of their local area at the end of July 2015, according to data from the Health and Social Care Information Centre; further notes that one in five of those people, 465, had …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
19th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
ACCESS TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the draft guidance published by NICE to not approve the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment called Translarna at this stage; acknowledges that NICE has requested further data on cost and information from the latest phase of the clinical trial from PTC Therapeutics, the pharmaceutical company which manufactures …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTRES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House opposes the decision to close the Open University regional centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Gateshead, Leeds, London and Oxford; notes that the closures would threaten the education and guidance available to students; recognises that the closures could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs; calls for …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
14th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
PREVENTION OF DEBT CRISES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports taking action to prevent debt crises taking place in developing countries, as these delay development and can cause great suffering; welcomes the $130 billion of developing country debt which was cancelled through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative; notes that lending to low-income countries has trebled …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
20th October 2015
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YORKSHIRE STONE THEFTS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses concern at the rising levels of stone theft across Yorkshire, with schools, homes, farms and churches all being targets by thieves; notes that Leeds City Council has had to replace £50,000 of stone stolen from the city's pavements, a 50 per cent rise from last year, …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th October 2015
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YORKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB'S CONSECUTIVE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Yorkshire County Cricket Club on successfully retaining the County Championship as they did on 9 September 2015; notes that this is the Headingley-based club's first consecutive County Championships win since 1968; further notes the latest title was won unbeaten, 11.5 days of cricket early and and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
19th October 2015
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REDUCING THE USE OF PRIMATES IN EXPERIMENTATION
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House notes the report from Cruelty Free International which highlights the severe suffering inflicted on monkeys in experiments and the increasing numbers, 73 per cent, imported from outside the EU, in particular from Mauritius and Vietnam; further notes the additional suffering involved in the international trade and transportation, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th October 2015
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GOOD MONEY WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2015, which runs between 18 and 24 October 2015, and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that this year is the Week's biggest ever with 50 events being hosted throughout the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
12th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th October 2015
CASTE DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises that caste-based discrimination potentially affects tens of thousands of UK residents; therefore views with considerable concern the delayed implementation of section 9(5) of the Equality Act 2010; and so calls on the Government to implement that subsection as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2015
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CYCLING WORLD CHAMPION LIZZIE ARMITSTEAD
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Lizzie Armitstead on becoming the Women's Road Race World Champion; further congratulates her on winning the elite women's UCI World Championships road race in Richmond; notes that on achieving this she becomes the fourth British woman to be crowned world champion, following in the footsteps of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
12th October 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th October 2015
SUPER LEAGUE RUGBY IN MANCHESTER
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House celebrates the wonderful spectacle of sport that was the 2015 Super League Grand Final, played to a sell-out 73,512 crowd in Manchester on 10 October 2015; congratulates Leeds Rhinos and commiserates with Wigan Warriors; thanks and applauds both clubs for an outstanding spectacle of rugby; believes the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
12th October 2015
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LEEDS RHINOS RUGBY LEAGUE TREBLE WINNERS 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on winning the treble by winning the Super League Grand Final on 10 October 2015 at Old Trafford, the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on 29 August 2015 and the League Leader's Shield in Huddersfield on 25 September 215; notes that this is the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
8th September 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th September 2015
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RUGBY LEAGUE STATUE AT WEMBLEY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the installation of a rugby league statue at Wembley Stadium; joins with the public in honouring the five players represented by the statue, Gus Risman, Billy Boston, Alex Murphy, Martin Offiah and Eric Ashton; congratulates the artist Stephen Winterburn on a fine and fitting tribute to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
8th September 2015
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120th ANNIVERSARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House acknowledges the 120th anniversary of the birth of rugby league football; welcomes the sport's creation on 29 August 1895 at the George Hotel in Huddersfield; is grateful to the clubs that created the Northern Union, Batley, Bradford, Brighouse, Broughton Rangers, Halifax, Huddersfield, Hull FC, Hunslet, Leeds, Leigh, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
8th September 2015
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WORLD FITNESS DAY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House celebrates World Fitness Day which takes place on 9 September 2015; notes that it was founded in 2010 by the former model and fitness trainer Jane Fonda; further notes it is a day on which to recognise the value of different forms of exercise in order to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th September 2015
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MONUMENT TO RECOGNISE SIKH SACRIFICES IN WW1
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the sacrifices and bravery of Sikh soldiers in fighting for Britain during the First World War; notes that, although Sikhs made up only two per cent of the population of British India, they formed 20 per cent of the British Indian Army and that 130,000 Sikh …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
6th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports the launch of the Why guess when you can test? campaign; hopes that this will raise much needed awareness of how to prevent an infection recognised to be the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
21st July 2015
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BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2015
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PHARMACEUTICAL PRICING REGULATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the Pharmaceutical Pricing Regulation Scheme (PPRS), a voluntary scheme where drugs companies pay a rebate to the Department of Health when NHS spending on branded medicines goes above agreed growth rates; further notes that the PPRS payment estimate for the UK in 2014-15 is £443 million …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ALLOWANCES FOR ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the 30 per cent cut in the daily allowance of asylum seeking children from £7.50 to £5.20; notes that this cut goes against the High Court judgment of 9 April 2014 that the Government assessment omitted the cost of essential items such as nappies; deplores this …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Asylum Support (Amendment No. 3) Regulation 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1501), dated 8 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled.
51 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
RECYCLING
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that the average UK family throws away around 40 kilograms of recyclable plastic each year; further notes that recycling saves about 10 to 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road; recognises that disposed waste is a …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal practice in the UK and that legislation includes the offences of taking a British national or a permanent resident abroad for FGM; further notes that FGM still is an offence under the Human Rights Act; …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
THE LIVING WAGE AT FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the recent commitment of Premier League football clubs to pay the living wage to all full-time employees; notes that the average salary of a Premier League footballer is over £40,000 per week but that many Premier League football clubs still do not pay all contracted and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
THE MUNICIPALITY AND FIRE SERVICE OF YPRES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to, thanks and congratulates the fire service personnel in Ypres, Belgium, who on the evening of Thursday 9 July 2015 played the Last Post at the Menin Gate for the 30,000th time; and notes that this act of remembrance and dedication by the fire brigade …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE ENTERPRISES
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the Centre for Economics and Business Research's finding that arts and culture in England contributes £7.7 billion to the UK economy from an investment of 0.1 per cent of public spending; further notes statements published by the Creative Industries Federation from leaders in creative businesses that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
TREATMENT OF YAZIDI WOMEN AND MINORITIES BY ISIL
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House remains extremely concerned about the treatment of minorities in Iraq and parts of Syria by ISIL (also known as Daesh), and in particular the persecution of Yazidi women, who have been brutally targeted since August 2014 and who continue to be held in ISIL captivity in large …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT EL-SISI TO VISIT UK AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is dismayed that the Prime Minister has extended an official invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to visit the UK; notes that, as a member of the then ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, President el-Sisi supported the dissolution of the Egyptian parliament in 2012 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
COMMUNITY COHESION IN WEST YORKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)
That this House recognises the excellent work that Muslim community groups and individuals carry out across West Yorkshire and the work that many mosques engage in to ensure that young worshippers are protected from extremists who seek to influence them to do harm to themselves and others; considers that the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
18th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th July 2015
YORKSHIRE DAY AND WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Yorkshire Day, which falls on 1 August 2015, and Yorkshire Week, from 1 to 9 August 2015, to celebrate all that God's Own County has to offer; notes that Yorkshire Day was first celebrated on 1 August 1975, the 216th anniversary of the Battle of Minden, …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
20th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th July 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
13th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
STUDENT GRANTS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the increase in the participation of working class students in higher education since maintenance grants were reintroduced; condemns the proposal to cut grants as a direct attack on the poorest people accessing higher education in England; further notes that the transition from a subsidy to a …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
DUTY EXEMPTION FOR SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCERS
Tabled by:
David Warburton (Independent - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of small-scale cider producers, which comprise some 80 per cent of Britain's individual cider makers, believing that they are integral to a great British tradition, supporting a lively pub culture and tourism sector; is concerned that small cider producers …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
YARL'S WOOD IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE
Tabled by:
Kate Osamor (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
That this House notes the work of and problems in Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, and especially the poor treatment of women detainees by Serco; is concerned that despite this, Serco's contract has been renewed; calls on the Home Secretary to reassess the entire detention process so that radical changes …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
7th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2015
NHS ENGLAND BUREAUCRACY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses extremely strong concern that despite 14 months having passed since the treatment Vimizim was licensed by the European Medicines Agency in April 2014, it remains unavailable for use through NHS England; notes a series of broken commitments on decision dates, moved from 25 June 2015 to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2015
YORKSHIRE DEVOLUTION AND A YORKSHIRE MAYOR
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes figures published by the Local Government Association that radical steps to devolve power to cities and regions could deliver £11 billion in savings for the taxpayer and generate £80 billion in economic growth, 700,000 new jobs and 500,000 new homes; further notes that Yorkshire has an …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
1st July 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
GLASGOW UNIVERSITY'S CHARLES KENNEDY MEMORIAL FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of a Memorial Fund by Glasgow University in honour of the late Rt hon. Charles Kennedy MP; recalls the enduring connection Charles Kennedy had with the university as a student, President of the University Union, recipient of an honorary doctorate and latterly as Rector …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
VAT REDUCTION FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)
That this House recognises that local restaurants and public houses are facing very challenging conditions in the current economy and are being put under further pressure by the rise of large supermarkets that enjoy preferential value added tax (VAT) treatment; notes that these businesses lie at the heart of their …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
30th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2015
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes news of the international rugby league game between Ukraine and Russia taking place on 4 July 2015 in Serbia; is grateful to the Serbian Rugby League Foundation for hosting the game; believes sport is above national differences; looks forward to the day when the two countries …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2015
ACCESS TO VIMIZIM
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned that it has been 14 months since the treatment Vimizim was licensed by the European Medicines Agency in April 2014; notes this was a treatment for which the UK led the clinical trial, with the first person in the world receiving the drug being a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2015
RUGBY LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the 7,300 strong increase in regular participation in rugby league as announced by Sport England; recognises the importance of sport and physical recreation for the British public; further welcomes all those new to playing the game of rugby league; believes this increase demonstrates the role rugby …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2015
SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5 and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; further expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
DETENTION OF MAJID ALI, CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE STUDENT
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the detention of City of Glasgow student Majid Ali, who was last week sent to Dungavel Detention Centre; notes that Majid is due to be deported to Balochistan, in Pakistan, at 11.30pm on 9 June 2015; expresses concern that Majid will be in …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th June 2015
ACCOUNTABILITY OF NHS ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned that it has been six months since the threat of a legal challenge forced NHS England to suspend its scorecard system for deciding which drugs to fund; notes that this system was eventually scrapped completely and that a three-month consultation was launched on 27 January …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CARERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
SCHOOL TRANSPORT FUNDING FOR 16-18 YEAR OLDS IN RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the benefits of keeping pupils in education or training up until the age of 18; notes the increased costs for pupils travelling vast distances to their nearest suitable centre of learning or training in sparse rural areas, compounded by the lack of existing transport infrastructure; further …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
PROPOSED STRATEGIC SMALL SURGERIES FUND
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the funding formula for general practice surgeries disadvantages small rural practices, such as those in Coniston and Hawkshead, where Coniston surgery faces a drop in funding of £25,000 over seven years; notes that this loss in funding may result in these surgeries being forced to …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
ILLEGAL AND UNSUSTAINABLE TIMBER
Tabled by:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Richmond Park)
That this House notes the problem of illegal logging, estimated at between 15 per cent and 30 per cent of the international timber trade, which results in lost revenues for producer countries, environmental damage, loss of biodiversity and increased carbon emissions; further notes that the European Union's Timber Regulation (EUTR) …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
DAIRY FARMERS
Tabled by:
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker - Chorley)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying dairy products to consumers; highlights the high quality dairy products which are supplied by local farmers and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the way in which dairy farmers …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Speaker: 1
1st June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
DEATH SENTENCE ON FORMER PRESIDENT MORSI
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House condemns the unjust death sentence handed down to Former President of the Republic of Egypt, Mr Mohammad Morsi and to a number of his party members by an Egyptian court on 15 May 2015; believes this judgement is cruel and falls short of the principles of justice; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
RESTRICTIONS ON JOURNALISTS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House deplores the restrictions recently imposed on journalists in reporting proceedings in the Burmese parliament, the Assembly of the Union; notes that the restrictions have now been lifted; believes that the reporting of parliamentary proceedings is vital for public information and to hold Members accountable; further notes the …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
28th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
WOMEN'S FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House congratulates Liverpool and Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala who is the first player to win the new BBC World Service award, Women's Footballer of the Year; recognises the important role she plays as an ambassador for women's football, Nigerian football, and Liverpool Football Club; commends the BBC for …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
ACCESS FOR HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES TO RAKHINE STATE IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House expresses its concern at the number of Rohingya Muslims from Burma and Bangladesh who have fled their countries since the start of the year, risking their lives in order to reach Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand; calls on the Government to make clear to the Burmese government the …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned by the displacement of 1 million Iraqi Christians by an increase in terrorism that has destabilised the country and forced them to pay protection money, convert to Islam or face death; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Christians are protected …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 31st annual Volunteers Week from 1 to 7 June 2015; congratulates the national bodies for volunteering, Volunteer Scotland, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Volunteer Now and Wales Council for Voluntary Action as they seek to support and develop volunteering across …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EASTERN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its support for Christians in Eastern Ukraine where up to 150 Evangelical Christian-Baptist Churches have come under pressure from aggression and war which has brought untold grief to Ukrainian Christians and their families; and calls on the Government to urge the governments of Ukraine and Russia …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CHILD ABUSE AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that justice for the survivors of child abuse should be a priority for the Government; notes that concerns have been raised by current and former police officers and special branch officers that by coming forward with evidence related to child abuse they could be prosecuted under …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
50th ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), established in 1965 in Rutherglen by Bishop Michael Foylan, Monsignor John Rooney and Mr John McKee, guided by the principles of the Second Vatican Council; thanks SCIAF for its dedication to ending poverty and working …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th May 2015
WALKING TO SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking to school can improve the physical and mental health of children, young people, parents and carers, and provides children and young people with a greater sense of independence and self-confidence; notes the success of Living Streets Walk to School Week 2015 and congratulates Living …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
VAT ON WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Charlotte Leslie (Conservative - Bristol North West)
That this House is concerned about the level of Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on women's sanitary products, such as tampons and sanitary towels; notes that, whilst female sanitary products are subject to a five per cent rate of VAT, shaving razors are subject to a zero per cent rate, …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
FUNDING OF FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that further education colleges are central to improving the nation's skills; shares the concerns of those working and studying in further education regarding the recently announced 24 per cent cuts to non-apprenticeship adult education funding in England; recognises that this will have a devastating effect on …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
5th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
PARTIAL UPRATING FOR FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House notes with concern the situation faced by 550,000 British pensioners living overseas, primarily in Commonwealth countries, who are currently deprived of annual state pension uprating adjustments by the Government's frozen pension policy; believes that there is a positive incremental solution of partial uprating, involving introducing annual uprating …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
NATURAL RESOURCES OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine One and Noa South of Gaza Marine Two …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
ANDARGACHEW TSIGE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House congratulates Mr Andargachew Tsige on his 60th birthday; regrets that this is being spent in prison in Ethiopia; is aware that Mr Tsige, who is a British citizen, was tried in absentia, sentenced to death and later illegally removed from Yemen to Ethiopia, where he is now …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PATIENTS WITH ULTRA RARE DISEASES AND POWERS OF THE HEALTH SECRETARY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the Public Administration Select Committee meeting of 25 February 2015 where the Secretary of State for Health referred to the document he uses to hold NHS England to account, the Framework Agreement between the Department of Health and NHS England; also notes that the Health Secretary …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
24th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2015
2015 YORKSHIRE MANIFESTO
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Yorkshire Post's manifesto; acknowledges Yorkshire's impressive and wide-ranging economic and cultural achievements; believes Government can and must do more to fully unlock Yorkshire's potential if it is to truly achieve a northern powerhouse economy; therefore supports the Yorkshire manifesto's calls for devolving greater powers and …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th March 2015
ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the immense value of the National Health Service since its launch on 5 July 1948; reaffirms its belief in the founding principles of the NHS, that it should meet the needs of all who need it and should be free at the point of use; acknowledges …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
17th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FUTURE FUNDING CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the Local Government Association's Future Funding campaign and supports its aim of securing sustainable long-term funding for local authorities; acknowledges that councils have made £20 billion worth of savings since 2010, and applauds their resilience and ability to innovate; recognises that millions of people rely on …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
10th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
POSTAL WORKERS AND CYBERSTREETWISE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Cyberstreetwise publicity campaign which makes a joke of dogs biting postal workers; notes that over 3,000 postal workers are injured every year and that two were nearly killed in 2007-08; believes that education, training, encouraging responsible dog ownership, enforcement and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is concerned about widespread reports of growing authoritarianism in Turkey, particularly illustrated by, but not restricted to, the state censorship and imprisonment of journalists in Turkey; notes the continued imprisonment since 14 December 2014 of Hidayet Karaca who is the chief executive of a Turkish television network …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2015
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INSULT TO INJURY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes the invaluable contribution made by servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, to the security of the UK and the risks they take with their health and lives in defence of freedom; further notes that this unique sacrifice is not fully recognised within the social care system, …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises that the new Egyptian constitution advocates religious freedom and equality for all of Egypt's citizens; further recognises the Egyptian government's pledge to reduce persecution and congratulates it on this commitment; commends President el-Sisi on the actions he has taken thus far; and urges the Egyptian government, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
10th February 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
KIDS COUNT CHARITY
Tabled by:
John Leech (Liberal Democrat - Manchester, Withington)
That this House applauds the work undertaken by the Kids Count Charity and associated bodies in raising awareness about issues affecting young people's lives; recognises that the charity gives children and young people a voice to determine and influence their own future; welcomes the publication Youth Crime: Bringing the voice …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
9th February 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
TACKLING ANTI-SEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the publication of a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti-Semitism; welcomes the cross-party nature of the report and the positive engagement of a wide range of stakeholders in the process; further welcomes the inquiry panel's action plan to address the concerns of the Jewish …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
11th February 2015
Greg Mulholland signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th February 2015
SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5, and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical commissioning …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2