Jack Lopresti's 26 Early Day Motions
19th July 2021
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021

Mountbatten diaries

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House notes with concern that the personal diaries of Lord and Lady Mountbatten were purchased from the family's Broadlands Archive Trust, a decade ago, by Southampton University with a substantial sum of public money including almost £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund; that, until the sale to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
19th January 2021
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Friday 22nd January 2021

Award of the George Cross to the NHS

Tabled by: Simon Hoare (Conservative - North Dorset)
That this House believes that the George Cross should be awarded to the National Health Service in recognition of its heroic role during the covid-19 pandemic; and urges the Government to make that award.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
23rd November 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th November 2020

VAT Retail Export Scheme

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House expresses its concern at the Government's decision to abolish the VAT Retail Export Scheme, otherwise known as tax-free shopping, from 1 January 2021 with inaccurate determinations having been made of the impact of that decision; acknowledges that since that decision was announced, businesses have been facing the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 11
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
4th May 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2020

Role of road freight and logistics sector during the covid-19 pandemic

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House welcomes the vital role that the road freight and logistics sector has played during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that food and vital medical supplies have kept moving; further notes that many within the sector continue to face significant financial challenges due to the lockdown of other industries …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd June 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020

Reading tax on audiobooks

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the Government action on axing the reading tax on e-books to bring the rate of VAT in line with print books; notes with concern that audiobooks still carry the full rate of VAT; believes that audiobooks are vital for millions of people in the UK with …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th June 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020

Bombardier Redundancies and Aerospace Sector

Tabled by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House notes with regret the announcement of 400 full time redundancies at Bombardier, Belfast and additional risk to 200 agency staff; acknowledges the severe impact covid-19 has had and will continue to have on the economy generally and the aerospace and aviation sector in particular; notes that the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2019
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020

IR35 review and off-payroll tax roll-out to private sector

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector, despite the damage that this has done to the public sector including the NHS; further notes that the off-payroll tax means a 14.3 per cent extra cost on UK business …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th April 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th May 2020

Situation in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq

Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House warmly congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq, as it lifts the lockdown, for its concerted measures that have so far contained the spread of coronavirus in a population of about 6 million people to 347 cases and four deaths; notes that the KRG carries 70 …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2020

Co-operation between Blind Veterans UK and the Blinded Veterans Association of America

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House celebrates the forthcoming 75th anniversary on 28 March 2020 of the Blinded Veterans Association of America and recognises its close and developing partnership with Blind Veterans UK, formerly known as St Dunstan’s, in the area of research into sight loss; acknowledges the unique value of the proposed …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd March 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2020

National Bed and Breakfast Week 2020

Tabled by: Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
That this House notes that Britain's B&Bs, guest houses and family-run hotels constitute a vital part of the UK’s tourism offer and our welcome to the world; notes that this sector of 35,000 microbusinesses have combined annual sales of £3.6 billion ; stresses the important role that B&Bs play in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Haulage and logistics industry apprenticeships levy

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the valuable contribution that the haulage and logistics industry makes to the UK economy but understands that this contribution is being held back by an industry wide skills shortage and calls on the Government to reform the apprenticeships levy to support the industry and remove all …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
13th February 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th February 2020

Inquiry into the adequacy of radiotherapy

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House recognises precision Radiotherapy as a cost effective, life-saving cancer treatment; notes that 1 in 4 people will require access to radiotherapy and that the treatment is crucial in 4 out of every 10 cancer cures; welcomes the Government's commitment to improve early cancer detection but believes the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
22nd January 2020
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd January 2020

Bilateral relations with the Kurdistan region in Iraq

Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House applauds the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for upholding its integrity in a delicate geopolitical position through adroit management of regional and international relations; supports its efforts to improve relations with the federal government in Baghdad through fully implementing the federal constitution; believes that Kurdistan’s quest for good …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2019
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2019

Big Ben chiming on the day of Brexit

Tabled by: Mark Francois (Conservative - Rayleigh and Wickford)
That this House notes the ongoing refurbishment works on the Elizabeth Tower and the fact that during this period Big Ben currently only chimes for Remembrance Sunday and New Year's Eve; further notes that the United Kingdom will now leave the European Union at 11.00pm GMT on 31 January 2020; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 43
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Reform UK: 1
14th October 2019
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019

Effect of Turkish military action on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House believes that Turkey's attack on northern Syria is a humanitarian disaster and Turkey should withdraw immediately and negotiate before more innocent people are killed, injured, and displaced; fears that Turkey's actions could effectively Arabise Kurdish lands in Syria forever and represent ethnic cleansing; notes that the attack …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th January 2018
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2018

KINGSMILL MASSACRE AND THE CONDUCT OF THE HON. MEMBER FOR WEST TYRONE

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House believes that the sectarian massacre at Kingsmill of 10 Protestant workers by the Provisional IRA on 5 January 1976 was one of the worst single atrocities of the Troubles; notes that the IRA murder gang spared a Catholic worker; is horrified that on the 42nd anniversary of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
20th December 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017

GARY KENT'S LONG SERVICE

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House congratulates parliamentary staff member, Gary Kent, on 30 years of continuous service during which he played a leading role in opposing terrorism and encouraging peace in Northern Ireland, and helped build relations between the UK and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th December 2017

NATIONAL SECURITY AND CAPABILITY REVIEW

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House notes the Government's National Security and Capability Review; recognises concerns about the adequacy of the current financial settlement for the Ministry of Defence; urges the Government to undertake a thorough Strategic Defence Review to ensure adequate resources for HM Armed Forces, so that they may safeguard the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th December 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th December 2017

PRIME MINISTER'S INVITATION TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE KURDISTAN REGION

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House congratulates the Prime Minister on her decision to invite the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq to London; believes that the UK is well-placed, thanks to its history with Iraq and Kurdistan and the respect for the UK there, to encourage much needed dialogue on …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
5th December 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2017

DIALOGUE BETWEEN KURDISTAN REGION AND IRAQ

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House is relieved that there has been no armed conflict between the Iraqi Army, its associated Shia militia and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Peshmerga for some weeks; is disappointed that the federal government in Baghdad has so far refused all the reasonable requests from the KRG, supported …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017

ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
24th October 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017

KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House regrets Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi's decision, for electoral reasons and in collaboration with the Iranian regime, its revolutionary guards and brutally-sectarian Shia militia, to use force as a first resort to take Kirkuk and other disputed territories from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG); notes that the KRG, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th July 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2017

REFERENDUM IN THE KURDISTAN REGION

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House supports the right to self-determination of the people of the Kurdistan region in Iraq; and recognises that a yes vote in their referendum on independence on 25 September 2017 would be a mandate for negotiating statehood and improved co-operation with Iraq.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th January 2017
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA

Tabled by: Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2016
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th July 2016

BOEING AND GLOBAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES

Tabled by: Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House celebrates the centenary of Boeing, the largest aerospace and defence company in the world; recognises its important role in the development of the global aerospace and defence industries over the past 100 years; acknowledges its partnerships with and support for a wealth of UK commercial aviation customers …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st October 2015
Jack Lopresti signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015

ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHEME FOR PARK HOME RESIDENTS

Tabled by: Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 100,000 older people living in park homes across England and Wales, with many of them on low fixed incomes; further notes that park homes can be less energy efficient than other types of homes, especially older park homes; believes that current …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1