24th January 2025
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Mobile phone theft
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that an estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags snatched from them in Britain in the year to March 2024; further notes that this represented a 153% rise when compared to the year to March 2023; acknowledges that 70% of all thefts in London …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd January 2025
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Israeli violence in the West Bank
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that the Israeli army is conducting a wide ranging military campaign in the West Bank causing injury and deaths in significant numbers, as well as oppression and humiliation of Palestinians; further notes the increase in the number of military checkpoints and lockdowns constraining and forbidding movement …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 10
Labour: 6
Green Party: 3
13th January 2025
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Public inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House continues to mourn the tragic events of the Birmingham pub bombings, which occurred on 21 November 1974, resulting in the deaths of 21 people and causing injuries to 220 individuals; regrets deeply the hardship and miscarriage of justice suffered by the Birmingham Six, who endured wrongful imprisonment …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th January 2025
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Right to protest outside the BBC
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is alarmed by attempts by the Metropolitan Police to prevent an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January 2025; notes the route for the march was confirmed with the police nearly two months ago and as agreed with them was publicly announced …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th January 2025
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is seriously concerned about the continued incidence of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces across the UK; notes that 700 current or former employees of McDonald's UK alone are bringing legal action against the company alleging they were subject to sexual harassment, alongside other discrimination, homophobia, and racism …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
7th January 2025
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Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
18th December 2024
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Financial redress for 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn)
That this House supports the campaigns of women failed by the implementation of UK Government changes to the State Pension Age for women born after 6 April 1950 by way of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts; commends the work of campaigners who have fought tirelessly over many years for …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th December 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 43
Independent: 3
18th December 2024
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Healthy lunches
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
17th December 2024
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Local postie David Reynolds
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
18th December 2024
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Reform of electoral law
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th December 2024
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Israel’s military action in Syria
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House expresses grave concern over Israel’s military incursions in Syria, including its illegal invasion of sovereign Syrian territory, specifically in the region of Mount Hermon; condemns Israel’s use of an earthquake bomb in its recent attacks, the impact of which was felt on the Richter Scale, which has …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
17th December 2024
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Violence against women in Northern Ireland
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the scale of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland; notes with sadness that seven women have lost their lives this year alone, contributing to a total of 25 women murdered since 2020, with many of these killings occurring within their …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th December 2024
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Sexual violence in Sudan
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House expresses its grave concern over the ongoing use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan, where women are subjected to systematic rape and sexual abuse by armed groups; condemns the growing reports of women resorting to suicide in an effort to escape the horrific …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th December 2024
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Syrian self-determination
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House acknowledges the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, which has resulted in immense suffering for millions of people due to conflict, displacement, and violations of human rights; reaffirms the principle of self-determination as a fundamental right of all peoples, including the Syrian people; stresses the importance of a …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th December 2024
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Environmental impact of Israel’s bombing
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House expresses deep concern over the environmental consequences of Israel’s military actions in the region, particularly in relation to the bombing of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, and its contribution to climate change and environmental degradation; notes that Israel’s use of explosive weapons, including airstrikes and bombs, has caused …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
17th December 2024
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Talent 25 programme and children's creativity
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House congratulates the Talent 25 programme, led by Dr. Bertha Ochieng at De Montfort University and funded by Arts Council England, which promotes creativity in babies and young children through free workshops in Leicester; recognises the programme’s 25-year longitudinal study measuring the impact of early arts exposure on …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2024
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Sue Flood and Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and zoologist, Sue Flood from Y Bala on being shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2024; notes that Sue’s image of a Weddell seal resting on an ice floe in Antarctica is …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
17th December 2024
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International Human Rights Day
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House recognises the importance of the international human rights framework which underpins the international rules-based order; notes that to mark this year’s International Human Rights Day, the UN has highlighted the critical role of human rights as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good; celebrates the human …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2024
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Chris McCausland Strictly success
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the success of Chris McCausland and his dance partner Dianne Buswell on their fantastic win on Strictly Come Dancing; highlights the representation that his participation in the show has brought to disability inclusion and that this will inspire many people to do something different and achieve …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th December 2024
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Prison maintenance insourcing
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House notes with alarm the rising levels of squalor and disrepair in prisons, with the National Audit Office estimating the maintenance backlog has doubled to £1.8 billion in the past four years; further notes with alarm recent reports by the Independent Monitoring Boards highlighting how broken and outdated …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 8
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th December 2024
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Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House congratulates comedian Chris McCausland for his outstanding victory as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, alongside his dance partner Dianne Buswell; commends McCausland for his determination and warmth, which endeared him to millions of viewers, with more than 8 million watching the final; acknowledges that …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th December 2024
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St Albans Interfaith League and support for inter-faith initiatives
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises that events abroad can and do have an impact on community tensions and cohesion in the UK; condemns rising levels of antisemitism and Islamophobia; regrets that a number of inter-faith networks and initiatives have broken down in recent months; praises the leadership shown by faith and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th November 2024
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Mid Down and Lisburn District Community First Responders
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of Mid Down and Lisburn District Community First Responders and community first response teams across the UK in providing vital, life-saving support during emergencies; commends their dedication and selflessness to responding quickly to critical incidents, often as volunteers, to assist those in urgent …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
16th October 2024
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Online scams and funeral services
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of online scams exploiting vulnerable families during bereavement, including fraudulent links and fake funeral notices; further notes the recent police warnings regarding scammers profiting from tragic events, as evidenced by the exploitation of Southport stabbing victim's funeral and scams targeting funeral …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th December 2024
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Cuckooing awareness
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House expresses its concern about the practice of cuckooing, which is when people take over a person’s home and use the property to commit crimes; notes that cuckooing commonly facilitates crimes involving drugs, weapons and sexual exploitation; recognises that cuckooing is often a hidden crime that targets the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2024
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Flood recovery framework
Tabled by:
Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate)
That this House notes the work of the emergency services and first responders in the wake of Storms Bert and Darragh; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; further acknowledges that future incidents of poor weather and flooding will become more common due to the impacts of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2024
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Democracy and human rights in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Myanmar military; recognises the urgent need to restore democracy and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar; acknowledges the pivotal role of the UK as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2024
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Public toilets
Tabled by:
Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford)
That this House recognises the profound but often uncelebrated impact of adequate public toilet provision, enabling mobility, promoting dignity and ensuring the accessibility of public spaces to everyone, particularly the elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children; and congratulates Bedford Borough Council’s recent investment in public toilets in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
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John Watt fundraising for Northern Ireland Children to Lapland Trust
Tabled by:
Alex Easton (Independent - North Down)
That this House congratulates John Watt, manager of Focus Menswear in Bangor, for his extraordinary efforts in raising £50,000 for the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust; notes that this incredible achievement will support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses by providing magical and unforgettable experiences; …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
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Ofwat price review
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House condemns the provisional approval by Ofwat of an average 21% above-inflation rise in water bills over five years designed to fund £88 billion in sewage infrastructure upgrades; notes that this follows water companies extracting £85 billion in shareholder profits since privatisation, while amassing £64.4 billion in debt; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2024
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25th anniversary of the Grab Trust, Argyll & Bute
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Grab Trust, a charitable social enterprise, dedicated to waste reduction in Argyll and Bute through the promotion of reuse, recycling, and litter management on the occasion of their 25th anniversary; commends LORI, the Lorn and Oban Re-Use Initiative project, which has prevented around 400 tonnes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th December 2024
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UK support for the global effort to feed children at school
Tabled by:
Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House welcomes the growing international commitment to providing children with a healthy meal every day at school; notes that 418 million children benefited from school meals in 2022, an increase from 388 million in 2020; congratulates the School Meals Coalition, a partnership of over 105 countries and 135 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 6
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th December 2024
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Attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, Melbourne
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House unequivocally condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last week that is now being investigated as a terrorist incident; notes with concern the rising rates of antisemitism being seen worldwide; acknowledges that these disturbing trends are also unfolding in the UK, with the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th December 2024
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Review into breast cancer screening
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
9th December 2024
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Institutes of Technology
Tabled by:
Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North)
That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wide array of STEM fields; and notes that they play a vital role in addressing industry skills gaps by responding to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th December 2024
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Domestic Abuse Offences
Tabled by:
Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2024
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Impact of the Work Capability Assessment on disabled people
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes the shocking evidence published by John Pring in his recent book of the harm, too often leading to fatalities, inflicted on disabled people by the Department of Work and Pensions since the introduction of the Work Capability Assessment; and calls on the Government to establish an …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 7
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th December 2024
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75th anniversary of National Parks
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in England and Wales, established following the passage of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, a landmark achievement of the post-war Labour government led by Clement Attlee; acknowledges the pioneering vision of Labour …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th December 2024
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Red Wednesday campaign
Tabled by:
Seamus Logan (Scottish National Party - Aberdeenshire North and Moray East)
That this House notes with concern the absence of religious minorities as priorities within the UK’s international development plan; commends the work of Aid to the Church in Need in drawing attention to the spiralling issue of religious persecution and discrimination worldwide through its annual #RedWednesday initiative; further notes with …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
4th December 2024
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Wales National Women's Football Team
Tabled by:
Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn)
That this House commends the Wales National Women's Football Team for qualifying for a major women’s tournament for the first time; notes that Angharad James captained Wales to a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland thanks to goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones; further notes that the Welsh …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 1
6th December 2024
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Apprenticeships in the trades industry
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th December 2024
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Registration scheme for short-term lets and local communities
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House recognises that, while short-term lets bring economic benefits and opportunities for tourism, they must be balanced with the need to maintain the integrity of local communities, particularly in coastal, rural, and tourist hotspot areas such as Devon; highlights the increasing pressure on local housing markets, where absentee …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
3rd December 2024
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Certificate of Common Sponsorship
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2024
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Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
3rd December 2024
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Kevin Sinfield fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease research
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the seven ultramarathons in seven days across the UK in December 2024 by rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield CBE, who has continued his incredible fund raising efforts for research into combating Motor Neurone Disease (MND), so far raising over £16 million to help those affected by …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
2nd December 2024
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Funding for domestic abuse services
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that domestic abuse has wide-ranging effects, including mental, emotional, physical, social and financial, on all areas of life for the individual survivor and those around them; recognises that community-based domestic abuse services provide holistic, specialist support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse on both a …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd December 2024
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Domestic abuse and the workplace
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that domestic abuse can have profound long-term effects on survivors and is concerned that is very difficult to speak out about domestic abuse and often those that do are subject to further silencing tactics; recognises that domestic violence is a workplace issue and that it can …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd December 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Migrants and domestic abuse
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that domestic abuse can have profound long-term effects on survivors and is concerned that it is very difficult to speak out about domestic abuse and often those that do are subject to further silencing tactics; is concerned that police forces potentially sharing migrant data with Immigration …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Labour: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd December 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Domestic abuse and public life
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that domestic abuse involves a pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner; understands that not all domestic abuse takes place in the home or during a current relationship and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd December 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th December 2024
BBC licence fee
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern that from April 2025, the BBC licence fee will increase to £174.50; underlines that the Government has announced the rise by £5 and is due to increase in line with inflation each year until 2027; highlights the extreme concern and justifiable resistance to the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period
Tabled by:
Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Tom and Marie's fundraiser for Dementia UK
Tabled by:
Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
That this House commends Marie and Tom Burton from Ulverston in Cumbria for their efforts to raise money in aid of Dementia UK through Tom and Marie’s Charity Dog/Pet show and an upcoming sponsored ultra-marathon; recognises the devastating impact this disease can have and the urgent need for research into …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Lobby of Parliament by refugee groups
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House welcomes the lobby of Parliament by refugee groups including Northumberland County of Sanctuary; acknowledges that the UK has, for centuries, provided a safe haven for those fleeing oppression; understands that many people seeking asylum display qualities of great courage and resilience and have abilities which can serve …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Potential closure of post offices
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
National Insurance contributions rise exemption for childcare providers
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes that the increase to the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher childcare fees for families, along with probable closures of early years and childcare settings; further notes that early years and childcare provision has faced years of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Reducing the age for bowel cancer screening offered on the NHS
Tabled by:
Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead)
That this House recognises the hard work of Stephen Rippington, who whilst battling against bowel cancer, was active in raising awareness for the disease both within his local area and online, and his wife Jessica who has raised over £10,000 for bowel cancer research; notes that 1 in 4 diagnoses …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
25th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Closure of Rathbones Bakery, Wakefield
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House is disturbed by news that Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield looks set to close following a decision by the owners, supermarket chain Morrisons, to cease production; deeply regrets the consequence of this decision on the jobs of 400 loyal staff from across the Wakefield District, with further …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Replacement of Personal Independence Payments with a voucher system
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House expresses its concern regarding the Minister for Work and Pensions' refusal to rule out proposals to replace Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with a voucher system; notes that this proposal, originally put forward by the previous Conservative Government, would significantly reduce the autonomy of disabled claimants; recognises the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Suspension of Israel from international sports competitions
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued suffering and loss of life caused by the lack of a ceasefire and the failure to advance peace talks; condemns the disruption to Palestinian sports resulting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 7
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Insourcing of cleaning staff at City St George’s College
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House recognises that the cleaning staff at City St George’s, University of London are an integral part of the university community and that that they play a pivotal role in the student experience, making sure that the university is a clean and pleasant environment to work and study; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Carers Rights Day
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House celebrates Carers Rights Day; recognises the hard and vital work unpaid carers do caring for their loved ones; notes that carers across the country support the wellbeing of millions of the most vulnerable in our society and contribute £184bn to the UK economy; further notes that health …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 36
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Bus fare cap hike
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 23
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
21st November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Violence against women and girls
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Bus fare cap
Tabled by:
Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
That this House notes the £2 bus fare cap helps millions of bus users with the cost of living and encourages higher ridership; further notes the upcoming fare cap hike will significantly increase costs for bus users and make bus travel less accessible, especially in rural areas; regrets the steep …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
20th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Emergency care
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 35
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
18th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Puppy smuggling bill
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 25
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Family visas
Tabled by:
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s decision to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas to £29,000; acknowledges that this threshold unfairly separates families, particularly impacting low-income households and those in regions with lower average wages; recognises that a number of announcements on changes to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th November 2024
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
14th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Triple negative breast cancer
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises the significant impact of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which accounts for around 15% of breast cancer diagnosis but up to 40% of all breast cancer deaths in England; acknowledges that TNBC disproportionately affects people under the age of 40, for whom a diagnosis and treatment …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Humanitarian situation in Sudan (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has displaced over 10 million people, caused widespread famine, and fuelled religious persecution and human rights abuses, including sexual violence; recognises this severe humanitarian crisis; urges the Government to act urgently by supporting an immediate, internationally mediated …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Use of swift bricks
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House notes with concern the dramatic decline in swift populations across the country; recognises that swift bricks are a sensible, low-cost solution to support the reintroduction of swift nesting sites in areas where they have been lost; further notes that swift bricks can be easily implemented into different …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th December 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th December 2024
ICC arrest warrant for General Min Aung Hlaing
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House welcomes the International Criminal Court’s request for an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s Senior General, Min Aung Hlaing, following credible evidence linking him to breaches of international law, war crimes and genocide; notes this includes in 2017 the Myanmar army destroying Rohingya settlements, along with mass rape, torture …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Tabled by:
Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th December 2024
Veterans and the Winter Fuel Payment
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the winter months approach, and have been made without a full impact assessment; further notes with concern that this approach fails …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
20th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th November 2024
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill; notes that the United Kingdom, as a signatory to the Balfour Declaration of 1917, has a historic responsibility to contribute to a lasting peace resolution in Palestine; further notes that 146 United Nations member states have …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
30th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th November 2024
Release of fire appliance and life-saving equipment to Palestine
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House expresses deep concern over the seizure of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment, donated by the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland, which has been held at the Israeli port of Ashdod since 21 July despite having documented clearance; notes that the appliance, packed with firefighting kit, personal …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th November 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024
Work of St John Ambulance
Tabled by:
Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance volunteers across the country, training 250,000 members of the public in first aid every year, providing event first aid cover at 11,000 events and delivering 4,000 hours of emergency support to the NHS per month as the nation’s ambulance …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 30th October 2024
2% wealth tax
Tabled by:
Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House notes the growing disparity in wealth distribution within the UK; recognises the need for a fairer tax system that ensures the wealthiest individuals contribute their fair share to society; calls on the Government to introduce a 2% annual wealth tax on individuals with assets exceeding £10 million; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024
United Nations Day
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House commemorates the 79th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter; values the UN’s role as a vanguard of the international system and a custodian of peace, justice, respect, human rights, tolerance, and solidarity; notes with appreciation the UN's role in addressing complex global …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Zoe’s Place and funding for children’s hospices
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes its deep concern at the announcement that children’s hospice Zoe’s Place in Liverpool is at risk of imminent closure; applauds the phenomenal response to this shocking news in the city and thanks the huge charitable drive to raise £5 million by 9 November to save Zoe’s …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
14th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Home insulation measures and consumer protections
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House notes the importance of home insulation measures and their benefits in improving home efficiency; recognises the advantage they have in lowering energy bills and reducing the pressure on residents as fuel poverty continues to rise across the UK; supports the Government’s efforts to introduce a Warm Homes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 8
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024
Oscar Mayer strikes
Tabled by:
Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr)
That this House acknowledges the strike by hundreds of Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham, protesting the company’s intention to alter contracts by removing fully paid breaks, eliminating enhanced payments, and ending days off in lieu for working bank holidays, changes which could cost workers up to £3,000 annually, whilst under …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2024
Cost of motor insurance
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House expresses deep concern over the rising cost of motor insurance across the UK, including Northern Ireland and more rural constituencies like Lagan Valley, with premiums increasing by 25% on average between 2022 and 2023; further notes that those who pay monthly are subjected to excessive interest rates, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2024
Hospice funding
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
9th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
World Mental Health Day and rural communities
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House recognises World Mental Health Day; is concerned about the mental wellbeing of the nation’s agricultural and rural communities; is worried by the findings of RABI’s Big Farming Survey that revealed 36% of respondents had mental wellbeing scores sufficiently low enough to cause concern; is aware that farmers …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 46
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
School nurses
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the tremendous work being done by public health school nurses; acknowledges they are the only health care professional who offer access to all school-aged children and young people in an evidenced-based programme of health promotion, prevention, protection and early intervention; notes that the number of school …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
9th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
14th October 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th October 2024
Anytime Single tickets with railcards
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with concern the targeting by Rail Operators of 16-25 and 26-30 railcard holders who have purchased Anytime Single tickets during peak morning times, unknowingly invalidating their tickets due to a Railcard minimum fare requirement; further notes that despite a £12 minimum fare for Anytime Singles at …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
12th September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2024
Uber and private hire drivers
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 8
Labour: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Pension credit threshold
Tabled by:
Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)
That this House notes that the current threshold of pension support to open the gate way of winter fuel allowance is too low; further notes the need to change the cliff-edge nature of the pension credit threshold; and calls upon the Government to capture the gateway support for those citizens …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 7
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Journalists and anti-terror legislation
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest at Heathrow Airport of the freelance foreign affairs reporter and National Union of Journalists member Richard Medhurst under Section 12 of Terrorism Act 2000; notes reports that Medhurst was escorted off the plane by six police officers, handcuffed and transferred to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
10th September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Challenging stigma
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises that people affected by drug and alcohol use should be treated fairly, justly and with dignity; further recognises that they are, however, frequently dehumanised, marginalised and discriminated against; acknowledges that stigma is a major barrier to treatment and wider healthcare, preventing people getting the support they …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
The Legal Dragnet Joint Enterprise Report
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the publication of The Legal Dragnet, by Nisha Waller and the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, which highlights the risk posed by ambiguous legislation on joint enterprise and makes a case for creating a safer framework for prosecution; further welcomes the stated ambition of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th September 2024
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Gas and carbon monoxide safety
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Gas Safety Week, which runs from 9 to 15 September 2024; recognises the importance of this awareness campaign in bringing attention to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from gas use; notes that millions in the UK are likely routinely exposed to unsafe levels of carbon …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th September 2024
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Good Relations Week 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the launch of Good Relations Week, which has been organised by the community relations council, and takes place between 16 and 22 September 2024; notes the theme of OpportUNITY, which is a call of action to create a brighter, inclusive future for all which helps build …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Football ticket prices
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both penalising loyal senior …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th July 2024
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Olympics opening ceremony
Tabled by:
Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim)
That this House condemns the gratuitous and offensive mocking of Christianity as part of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 2024; and calls on the Foreign Secretary to register a protest with the International Olympic Committee.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
24th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Zero carbon homes
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
19th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Ending Outsourcing in Government departments and agencies
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the impact of outsourcing on the pay, terms and conditions of workers in government agencies and departments; notes with regret that outsourcing has created a two-tier workforce owing to inequalities created between those centrally-employed and those working for private contractors; further notes that many outsourced facilities …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House calls on the Government to restore immediately full UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but also to increase funding to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza; notes Israeli attempts to evict UNRWA from Jerusalem; and further calls on the Government to mount …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th July 2024
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Coroner services
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House calls on the Government to properly fund coroner services, including non-invasive scanning equipment where post-mortems are required, with a view to reducing delays; notes that there are increasing delays in places including Birmingham in bodies being released after death; and expresses regret that this leads to extra …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2024
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Gaza
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes the appalling situation in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are facing death by starvation; supports an immediate bilateral ceasefire, including the release of hostages held by armed groups in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian detainees held without charge in Israel; calls on the Government to demand …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th July 2024
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Avoidable deaths
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is alarmed by Office for National Statistics data on avoidable mortality released on 18 June 2024 showing that the Avoidable Age-Standardised Mortality Rate (ASMR) for alcohol-related and drug-related deaths has continued to increase in England and Wales; notes that the ASMR for such deaths in England was …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
17th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
State pension age and 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 67
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Britain’s first black police officer, John Kent
Tabled by:
Julie Minns (Labour - Carlisle)
That this House pays tribute to Britain’s first black police officer, John Kent who died on 20 July 1886; notes that John Kent was the son of a freed slave, Thomas Kent; further notes that John Kent began his policing career in Maryport, Cumbria in 1835 before transferring to the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2024
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Anniversary of the Featherstone Massacre
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House remembers the massacre that took place in Featherstone in West Yorkshire on 7 September 1893 at the hands of the British army; commemorates the six people injured and two killed, named James Gibb, 22, and James Duggan, 25, after the army fired shots into a crowd of …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
3rd September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Spot Leukaemia campaign
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Asda equal pay
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House condemns pay discrimination in all its forms; expresses its full solidarity with the over 50,000 current and former Asda retail workers who have lodged an equal pay claim against the firm; further condemns pay discrimination at Asda which has seen women workers on the shop floor earn …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
3rd September 2024
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Period product scheme for schools and colleges (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House welcomes the period product scheme for schools and colleges; notes that that current scheme was in April of this year extended until July 2025; further notes that a longer duration of support would provide schools and pupils and students who menstruate, or may later start menstruating, who …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
3rd September 2024
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Home-to-school transport
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses concern and regret that ever more extreme cuts to local government are causing local authorities to cut post-16 home-to-school transport for those in receipt of an EHCP who require it; calls upon the Government to make post-16 home-to-school transport a statutory service for those who require …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
2nd September 2024
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
2nd September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses its concern that The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 are being introduced without prior consultation or an impact assessment, nor with sufficient time to put in place a proper and effective take-up campaign for Pension Credit; notes this approach fails to take account for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
2nd September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing production; believes that the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
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Social Security
Tabled by:
Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
81 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 75
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd September 2024
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Bullying in parish and town councils
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House believes that local parish and town councils play a vital role in our democracy and are central to community life in many parts of our country; expresses its concern that in some councils there are significant issues of bullying, with poor behaviour from councillors towards their fellow …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2024
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Gambling regulations
Tabled by:
Beccy Cooper (Labour - Worthing West)
That this House notes with concern that the most recent regulations on gambling are from the Gambling Act 2005; considers the need for further affordability checks, levies and advertising limits following the rise of online gambling since 2005; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to implement the recommendations …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
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Household Support Fund
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses deep concern that when the current Household Support Fund ends in September 2024, there are no current plans in place to address the substantial gap this will leave; notes that charities including the Trussell Trust are facing a hugely worrying cliff edge for many of the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
High streets
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House welcomes the new report by the Federation of Small Businesses entitled The Future of the High Street; recognises that local communities and local businesses working together on the high street lies at the heart of economic prosperity; and acknowledges that, from local business support to specialised funds, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
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Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
30th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Voter identification
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
29th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Alcohol harm
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House supports the call from the Alcohol Health Alliance and leading public health professionals, made on 17 July 2024, for urgent action to tackle the escalating crisis of alcohol harm; realises that such action will help achieve ambitions to reduce NHS waiting times, crime and inequalities, and to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Tax on private jets
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House is concerned that private jets release 10 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, pay no VAT or fuel duty and most passengers pay the same low rate of air passenger duty as ordinary commercial flyers; recognises that the UK has more private flights and more …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2024
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Conduct of Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes that award-winning railway engineer, Gareth Dennis, was sacked from his role at SYSTRA UK following an intervention by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, then Network Rail Chair and now Minister for Rail, over comments Mr Dennis made about overcrowding at Euston Station; further notes that …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
2nd September 2024
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Mutual Defence Agreement
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
3rd September 2024
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Human rights in Palestine
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes that, according to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood; further notes that the Right …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th July 2024
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NHS staff car parking charges
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House supports free car parking for all NHS staff; notes that driving to work is the only viable option for some NHS staff; further notes that some NHS Trusts have introduced complicated invoicing systems through which staff are billed for parking, which has contributed to low morale in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th July 2024
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St Leonard’s Catholic School, City of Durham
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House expresses its support for the parents, pupils and staff at St Leonard’s Catholic School in City of Durham who were deeply affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete crisis in August 2023; notes the extent of the disruption that the crisis caused; believes the previous Conservative government …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th July 2024
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Recognition of the state of Palestine
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes the UN General Assembly resolution of 9 May 2024 which recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter of the recognition of the state of Palestine following the use of their veto by the United States on 18 April 2024; recognises the international community’s growing consensus, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 9
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd July 2024
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Student protests in Bangladesh
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed about the human rights situation Bangladesh; is particularly appalled that a large number of students have been killed or brutally injured whilst protesting against the Government’s quota system; notes Bangladesh Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the quota system but remains concerned for the safety of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
17th July 2024
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Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Green Party: 1
17th July 2024
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Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
International Criminal Court, Gaza and the Rule of Law
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House rejects attempts by the previous Government to undermine the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) right to seek an arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, following the decision by the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue applications for arrest warrants for a number of Israeli and …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Consumer water bills
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Ending the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House recognises the new data published by the Department for Work and Pensions on the two-child limit to benefit payments which shows that there are now 1.6 million children living in families impacted by this policy, or one in every nine children; further recognises that of those families …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 11
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Iqbal Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Public ownership of water
Tabled by:
Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1