23rd September 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th October 2021
Campaign to secure the future of the Covid Memorial Wall
Tabled by:
Afzal Khan (Labour - Manchester Rusholme)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Covid Memorial Wall on Albert Embankment by Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice; notes that this memorial now includes over 150,000 hand-painted hearts to symbolise all those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic; praises the work of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 92
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd September 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Staffing reductions at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges the work and dedication of staff employed across the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); notes the agency plays a leading role in protecting and improving public health and supports innovations through research and development; is aware that the MHRA has three centres employing almost …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd June 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 22nd June 2021
GKN Automotive alternative plan
Tabled by:
Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House is alarmed by GKN Automotive’s decision to close its Birmingham factory next year, with the loss of over 500 highly skilled jobs and work transferred to continental Europe; notes that GKN’s origins trace back to the industrial revolution, with over 260 years of history that include making …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
26th May 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Apology for Forced Adoption
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House recognises the great injustice, suffering and lifetime of pain caused to mothers and their children separated by forced adoption in the UK in the three decades after the Second World War, when young unmarried mothers were coerced into handing over their new-born children, and apologises for it; …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th May 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Thursday 27th May 2021
Ministry of Defence Guard Service
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House salutes the professionalism and dedication of the Ministry of Defence Guard Service, which provides civilian security at most of the UK’s largest military bases; insists that MoD Guard Service (MGS) personnel should be celebrated for their vital contribution to the MoD, and that a culture of teamwork …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th May 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Thursday 20th May 2021
Fire and rehire
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with the Government that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th April 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Fire and rehire tactics
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with Government Ministers that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th February 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
Visiting in care homes and hospitals during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes the letter from the Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the matter of visits to people in care homes and hospitals during the covid-19 outbreak; is deeply concerned about the acute distress many …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2021
Visas for musicians in the EU
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House applauds the over 100 musicians who wrote to The Times on 20 January 2021 and agrees that the UK Government must immediately seek supplementary agreement with the EU to secure the ability of all creative workers including musicians, performers, their equipment and others such as technicians to …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
18th January 2021
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
Jobs at Rolls-Royce Barnoldswick
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates Unite the union for striking a landmark deal with Rolls-Royce in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, saving 350 jobs threatened with off-shoring and securing the future of this historic site; notes that this deal marks the successful conclusion of a determined campaign by the workforce with full support from …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th October 2020
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020
Unionlearn
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the exemplary and invaluable role played by Unionlearn in helping people acquire skills and qualifications to boost their job prospects and make a valuable contribution to the economy; applauds Unionlearn for aiding hundreds of thousands of learners at all levels, from basic numeracy and literacy to …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th March 2020
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020
War widows pensions
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House honours and recognises the sacrifices that our veterans and their families make; notes the particular sacrifices that the partners of veterans make and the consequences for them of tragically losing a spouse or partner serving in the armed forces; notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th March 2020
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2020
Standardised assessment in primary schools
Tabled by:
Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House acknowledges recent research conducted by YouGov which demonstrates that 62 per cent of parents believe there is too much standardised assessment in primary schools in England; notes that parents consider the happiness of pupils and a well-rounded education to be a better measure of the performance of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th February 2020
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2020
Assaults on shopworkers
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House deplores the rise in verbal and physical abuse of shopworkers, notes that according to research conducted by USDAW, over 400 retail workers were assaulted each day last year and that 62 per cent of retail staff have been the victim of either verbal or physical abuse; further …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2020
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2020
Conduct of Judge Robin Tolson QC
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House welcomes the overturning by the High Court of Justice Tolson’s ruling in the Central Family Court that a sexual assault did not constitute rape because the woman had taken no physical step to encourage the man to desist; notes with concern the High Court’s findings that Justice …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd January 2020
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2020
Max Freedman's service to parliamentary staff
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises Max Freedman's commitment over 10 years as the chair of the Parliamentary staff UNITE trade union branch representing staff of all parties in Parliament and constituency offices; appreciates that over the past decade he has worked tirelessly in representing staff of hon. Members both in individual …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th October 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2019
Safety of taxi and private hire sector
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the hard work of the taxi and private hire trade, and that some of the legislation which governs licensing in the industry is dated back to 1847; recognises that new technology and changing transport needs mean than the UK desperately needs updated legislation; notes that the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th September 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
SUSPENSION OF NHS OVERSEAS VISITORS CHARGING REGIME FOR MATERNITY CARE
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the BMA, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care, and is resulting in …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
27th June 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 2019
INDEPENDENT PANEL INQUIRY FOR ZANE GBANGBOLA
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House recognises the tragic death of seven year old Zane Gbangbola, who died during the storms and floods in 2014 attributed by the Prime Minister as climate change related; notes that this is an issue of social injustice requiring an Independent Panel Inquiry (IPI) for Zane who died …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
3rd September 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019
REAL LIVING WAGE FOR MITIE EMPLOYEES AT NETWORK RAIL STATIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House commends the action of RMT members employed by Mitie Group plc who clean Network Rail stations at Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds City and Birmingham New Street stations, and who are fighting for a Real Living Wage as determined by the Living …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019
SITUATION IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Khalid Mahmood (Labour - Birmingham, Perry Barr)
That this House calls on the Government to condemn Indian aggression in Kashmir; further calls on the Indian Government to reinstate the UN Security Council 1948 resolution 47 and Article 35a; calls on the Government in collaboration with the UN Security Council to provide the necessary resolution to stop the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th September 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
CONFLICT IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House expresses huge concern about the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in Kashmir by the Indian Government, stripping away the right to special status for the people of Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the road to ethnic cleansing opened up by the ongoing communications blackout and the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
SOLIDARITY WITH CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOUR
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House endorses the letter of support put together by the Hope Not Hate campaign expressing solidarity with, and for, Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ayanna Pressley and Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez; condemns without equivocation the inflammatory, hurtful and racist comments from the President of the United …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
PROPOSED STATE VISIT BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further condemns his lack of action on climate change and failure to support the Paris Climate Change Deal; further deplores his sharing of online …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 73
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
8th April 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th March 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
CLOSURE OF THE HONDA SWINDON PLANT
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply concerned at the news that Honda plans to close its Swindon plant; recognises the devastating impact this planned closure will have on the 3,500 people directly employed by Honda as well as the thousands of people whose employment depends on the supply chain, their families …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Thursday 28th March 2019
THE LIVING WAGE AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Tabled by:
Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
That this House believes that the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee should ensure it is a Living Wage Employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th March 2019
LORD BHATTACHARYYA
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House notes with regret the passing of Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya; recognises the enormous contribution that Lord Bhattacharyya made to the UK manufacturing sector and in particular the automotive sector; notes the critical role Lord Bhattacharyya played in negotiating the sale of Jaguar Land Rover between Ford and TATA …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th November 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th November 2018
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at the current proposals to transfer the governance of the West Midlands Fire Service from the Fire Authority to the West Midlands Combined Authority; calls for stronger democratic structures for decision-making where governance of a fire service is given over to a combined authority; outlines …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th November 2018
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that 74 Crown post offices will be closed and franchised to WHSmith, which will mean a total loss of 60 per cent of Crown offices since 2013; notes the use of public funds to finance the closure and franchise programme …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
TRAVEL BAN ON STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that an invitation has been issued to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, to speak at events in Washington DC on 14 November 2018; further notes that these invitations have been issued by anti-Muslim think tanks the Middle East Forum and the David Horowitz Freedom …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the entirely unprovoked and racist verbal attack on Ms Delsie Gayle onboard a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London; further notes that Ryanair failed to move the perpetrator but instead moved Ms Gayle to another seat; points out that Ryanair have still not contacted Ms Gayle …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
4th September 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the decision of the US Administration to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to a reduction of nearly a third of UNRWA's operating budget; believes that such a move takes the Middle East further away from …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
GENA TURGEL MBE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the world's first TUC being founded on 2 June 1868 at the headquarters of the Manchester Mechanics Institute; commends the dedication of trades unionists across the UK who have collectively contributed to the success and …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 136), dated 5 February 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 February, be annulled
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th April 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
27th March 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th March 2018
WEST MIDLANDS POLICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House congratulates the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable and our excellent police officers, PCSOs and staff for maintaining high standards of policing in the West Midlands, despite having lost, since 2010, £145 million of the budget and 3,000 officer and staff posts in one of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Non-affiliated: 1
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th February 2018
POLICE STATION CLOSURES IN COVENTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is deeply concerned about the proposal to close Willenhall, Canley and Foleshill police stations; notes that this will diminish the police presence in Coventry, and will therefore diminish the deterrent against crime; further notes that this is part of a wider plan across the West Midlands that …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
6th February 2018
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 2018
POLICE FUNDING IN THE WEST MIDLANDS AND COVENTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned by figures regarding police officer and staff figures across the West Midlands and Coventry; notes that since 2010 there has been a reduction in the total workforce of 2,000 and a reduction of £145 million in budget; further notes that in 2017-18 West Midlands Police …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2017
THE MISSING PERSONS OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Bambos Charalambous (Labour - Southgate and Wood Green)
That this House welcomes the visit of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus to London in September 2017 to obtain information on potential burial sites of missing persons, to inform politicians, and members of Missing Persons committees in the diaspora and others on their work and to seek information …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
77 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
USDAW FREEDOM FROM FEAR CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House applauds the members and representatives of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers for their Freedom From Fear campaign, which seeks to bring together employers, the police and local authorities to tackle the scourge of violence, threats and abuse against public-facing workers; further applauds the work …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
AGEING TYRES ON PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES
Tabled by:
Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
UNAUTHORISED TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
29th March 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th March 2017
EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017 [S.I., 2017, No 328), dated 8 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 March, be annulled.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
PETROLEUM (S.I., 2016, No. 1029)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1029), dated 26 October 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 October, be revoked.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
20th February 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SACKED STAFF
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with great concern the decision of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to sack 10 staff members on 9 February 2017 via email and with only one day's notice; further notes that seven of those who were sacked are of black and minority ethnic (BME) …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2017
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
6th February 2017
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
30th January 2017
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th November 2016
PETROLEUM
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1029), dated 26 October 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 October, be annulled.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
13th September 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN IN 1988
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that the audio file of Ayatollah Montrazeri, former heir to Khomeini, in 1988, reveals new evidence about the massacre of more than 30,000 political prisoners in Iran's prisons in the summer of 1988 including women and children and all political prisoners who supported the opposition movement …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th May 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL 2016
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House condemns the plans to go ahead with the Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2016 in Yulin, China; expresses deep concern at the barbaric, cruel and inhumane manner in which dogs have been slaughtered in the past; is appalled at the theft of domestic pets and rounding up of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th May 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 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
23rd May 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 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
13th April 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposals to privatise HM Land Registry; notes that the Government launched the consultation document at 5pm on the last sitting day before the Easter Recess when the House had risen; is aware that previous plans to privatise HM Land Registry were …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st March 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
NATIONAL EXPRESS LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House welcomes the news that National Express, one of the UK's largest transport providers, has become a living wage employer; notes that the operator's decision to pay the living wage will benefit thousands of its staff across the country, making them the West Midlands' largest living wage employer; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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
7th March 2016
Jack Dromey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th March 2016
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ACTION AT THE GRUNWICK PHOTO PROCESSING PLANT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
This House recognises and celebrates the solidarity, persistence and determination of the predominantly female and Asian workforce at the Grunwick Photo Processing Plant in West London who took part in landmark action to secure trade union recognition; notes that 2016 is the 40th anniversary of that dispute and recognises that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Jack Dromey signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1