29th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Paul Sturrock inducted into Scottish Football Hall of Fame
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates former Dundee United FC player Paul Sturrock on being appointed to Scottish Football's Hall of Fame along with other new appointees and fellow former Scottish football players John Robertson, Colin Stein, Tommy McLean, Joe Harper and Patsy Gallacher; notes that Paul Sturrock spent his entire playing …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 1
29th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Walk and Talk event supporting men's mental health and suicide prevention campaign
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the Walk and Talk event taking place in Dundee on Friday 8 November 2019 to raise awareness of men's mental health issues and suicide prevention; welcomes the efforts to draw attention to this important issue by organisers including Richard Peter-Tennant of Newport on Tay with support …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Cardowan Pit Memorial
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Cardowan Pit Memorial in Stepps; recognises the importance of Cardowan Pit to the local community during its sixty years in operation; believes that the memorial serves as a fitting tribute to the over fifty-five men who lost their lives working in the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Popular protests in Chile
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the student protests over transport fare hikes in Chile have transformed into a nationwide protest including a general strike on 24 and 25 October 2019; recognises that this spontaneous national uprising has its roots in three decades of increasing economic inequality in Chile; condemns President …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Racist abuse on social media against Hamza Choudhry
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House condemns the online abuse on social media directed at Leicester City Football Club’s midfielder Hamza Choudhry during the Premier League match against Liverpool FC on 5th October 2019; expresses its solidarity with Mr Choudhry and applauds the decision of Liverpool FC’s management to report the shocking posts …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Josh Taylor: world champion boxer
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Prestonpans’ Josh Taylor on making Scottish boxing history by becoming a double world champion with his latest victory, a majority decision over American fighter Regis Prograis, which resulted in him adding the WBA and Ring Magazine titles to his IBF super-lightweight crown; notes that this was …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Water pollution in northern Sri Lanka
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Canon Pat Browne
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House congratulates Canon Pat Browne on completing a decade as Roman Catholic Duty Priest to the Houses of Parliament; recalls Canon Pat's ordination to the Priesthood in 1974 and his appointment as Parish Priest of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Pimlico in 2001; remembers that Canon …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2019
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2019
City of Glasgow College Maritime School 50th anniversary
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates City of Glasgow College's Maritime School on its 50th Anniversary; recognises that the college's Riverside campus, completed in August 2015, has replaced its legacy institution, the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, which was formally opened in 1969; notes that the Riverside campus represents a multi-million pound …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2019
RSPCA report on Fireworks
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House welcomes the RSPCA report Bang Out Of Order which investigates the distress caused to pets by fireworks; is concerned that 62 percent of dogs, 54 percent of cats and 55 percent of horses show signs of distress as a result of the use of fireworks which means …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th October 2019
War Disablement Pension and Emplyment Support Allowance
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to our society and deserve the best possible care and support; considers that those who have been injured in the service of the UK deserve the full value of their War Disablement Pension; notes that under the current system the War …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2019
A new HMS Coventry
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision to purchase five new type 31 frigates for the Royal Navy; recognises that the name Coventry has been associated with the Royal Navy since 1658; further recognises that six ships have borne the name Coventry in this time until 2002; acknowledges the need …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Persecution of Christians
Tabled by:
Jeremy Hunt (Conservative - Godalming and Ash)
That this House notes the 2019 report of Aid to the Church in Need entitled Persecuted and Forgotten? which shows that the Christian population of Iraq has declined by 90 per cent within a generation from 1.5 million before 2003 to less than 150,000 today; recognises that any Daesh resurgence …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Cancer Research UK work with universities
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the announcement that Cancer Research UK will work with UK universities and in the US to investigate how cancer is formed to facilitate the earliest possible treatment.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Royal Society of Biology's Biology Week 2019
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House celebrates the Royal Society of Biology's ninth nationwide Biology Week from 5 to 13 October 2019; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; congratulates the society on its initiative and on the range of innovative events …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Welfare and survival of Asian elephants used in tourism
Tabled by:
Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House is concerned about the increasing risk of extinction to Asian elephants; notes that in India and South East Asia some Asian elephants are snatched from the wild when very young, deprived of food and water for months whilst tightly confined in cages, beaten and stabbed with iron …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Access to medical cannabis
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the benefits of medical cannabis for people suffering with chronic pain, epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation of medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; regrets the difficulties patients and their families continue to face accessing medical cannabis through the NHS; further regrets …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
21st October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Racism in football
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House condemns the appalling racism at the Haringey Borough v. Yeovil Town FA Cup game on 19 October; applauds the Haringey players and management for their brave and principled decision to walk off in the face of such abuse; calls on the Football Association to ensure that those …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Pick-up artists and gaming
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House is concerned by the practice of gaming carried out by self-titled pick-up artists throughout the UK; notes the BBC documentary, The Seduction Game, which followed self-styled pick-up coaches who discussed various techniques, including how to overcome the last-minute resistance of women to having sex; understands that the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
St Andrews Legacy using benefits of golf to support ill and injured veterans
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House marks the outstanding contribution to motivating and inspiring ill and injured veterans made by Graham Proctor, founder and Chief Executive Officer of St Andrews Legacy; recognises the positive impact of golf on improving the mental and physical wellbeing of those taking part in the Legacy programme which …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Sale of First West Yorkshire
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House notes that FirstGroup plc is selling its UK bus operation; calls on FirstGroup to sell its West Yorkshire division separately from the rest of its FirstGroup bus operation; notes the comments of Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake that the sale is an opportunity for West Yorkshire …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2019
Attack in Halle, Germany
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House condemns the attack and the ideology that radicalised the attacker in Halle, Germany; shows sympathy towards those who were tragically murdered, recognises that had it not been for the protective security measures at place in the synagogue, then it is likely that the death toll and the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2019
Citizens' Climate Assembly
Tabled by:
Jane Dodds (Liberal Democrat - Brecon and Radnorshire)
That this House notes with concern the urgent warnings from the world's scientific community on the need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius; commends Greta Thunberg and other climate protesters across the world for their work in raising global awareness of the Climate Emergency; further commends the campaigning …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th October 2019
Jim Cunningham 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
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st October 2019
Sale and marketing of detox teas
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes with concern the sale of detox tea products containing senna and other strong laxative ingredients to young people; further notes that these ingredients are usually used in medication to treat constipation and can have significant detrimental health impacts if used regularly primarily for weight loss; observes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Compass PLC and Blackpool and St Helens workers
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That his House notes that hospital cleaning workers employed by the private contractor Compass Group PLC at Blackpool Victoria are currently in dispute with Compass over that company's failure to award them a decent pay rise to give them the same hourly rates as the NHS colleagues they work alongside, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Invasion of North-East Syria (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is extremely concerned by the Government of Turkey's military invasion of an area in north east Syria controlled by the Syrian Kurds, which is also known as Rojava, and the negative humanitarian consequences of that invasion following the unexpected announcement of the withdrawal of US military forces …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
ASDA contract 6
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the decision by ASDA to proceed with proposals to put all hourly paid employees on flexible contracts (Contract 6) despite considerable concern about the proposed changes to employee terms and conditions; further notes that the flexibility clause in Contract 6 will force employees to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Firework safety
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House acknowledges the distress faced by countless individuals and families as a result of the improper use of fireworks in the lead up to and during bonfire night; welcomes the recent Scottish Government consultation, which invited the public to express their views on the sale of fireworks, on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Post-Brexit workers' rights
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House expresses concern that the Prime Minister plans to move the UK away from EU standards on workers’ rights and health and safety in the workplace; believes that this would pose a risk to EU workers’ rights currently enjoyed by UK workers such as paid holiday rights; recognises …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Voter ID requirements at polling stations
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House expresses deep concern at the Government’s announced plans to prevent people from voting unless they can provide photographic identification at the next election; notes that of the 44.6 million votes cast in 2017, there were just 28 allegations of in-person voter fraud and one conviction; recognises that …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Collapse of Thomas Cook
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House expresses its concern at the collapse of Thomas Cook; recognises the detrimental impact that the collapse of Thomas Cook has had on both its staff and its customers; urges former Thomas Cook executives to repay their bonuses in order to fund support for former Thomas Cook staff …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019
Trees and climate change
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee on Climate Change report on Net Zero for a significant increase in tree planting rates in the UK, as one part of delivering the UK target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in addition to rapid, deep and sustained emissions …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019
Accountability for violations in Yemen
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House expresses deep concern at the catastrophic human cost of the war in Yemen, where hundreds of thousands of Yemeni civilians have been killed in the fighting and by disease and where millions have been deeply traumatised, are cut off from vital aid and are on the brink …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2019
Growing Older, Better report
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Physiological Society’s report, Growing Older, Better, into the role that a better understanding of physiology could play in meeting the Government’s healthy ageing grand challenge mission of citizens enjoying five more years of healthy, independent living by 2035 while narrowing the gap …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Barclays's withdrawal from the banking framework with Post Office Ltd
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House expresses alarm on learning that Barclays bank has decided to withdraw from a key element of the banking framework agreement with Post Office Ltd, which allows personal and business customers to access their bank accounts via 11,500 post office locations across the UK; notes that the banking …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Northern powerhouse and rural bus services
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House condemns the cancellation of the 552 and 530 bus services in Cumbria; recognises that Cumbria suffers from rural transport poverty; notes that the north-west experienced the loss of 888 bus services between 2008 and 2018; further recognises that the average age of Cumbria’s population is 10 years …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Intimidation in public life
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no political boundaries; welcomes the ongoing work on developing …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Fire safety in schools
Tabled by:
David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
This House notes with concern the findings of Zurich Municipal that 67 per cent of English schools are rated as poor for fire protection systems and that only 5 per cent of English schools are rated as excellent compared with 29 per cent of schools rated as excellent in Scotland; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Fair pay and treatment of outsourced staff at Northwick Park Hospital
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House expresses concern that many of the 400 outsourced catering, porters, cleaners and ward hostesses employed by Medirest, which is part of the Compass Group, at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow are being paid £8.21 an hour rather than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 an hour …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Athletics World Championships
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the British golds in the Women's heptathlon and 200m at the Athletics World Championships; congratulates Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith on their tremendous achievements as well as the rest of team GB; thanks the coaches and those who put so much time and effort behind the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Prison officer pension age
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the dangerous working conditions in the Prison Service; expresses concern at the increasing number of violent assaults on prison staff; believes that prison officers approaching the age of 70 should not be expected to deal with violent and dangerous criminals aged in their twenties, thirties and …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Bus passes for WASPI women
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that not all the women living in England who are affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass is a small concession, given that women born in the 1950s have lost …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Celebrating organisations that engage with young people
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the value and importance of summer programmes across the UK, both to teach young people valuable skills and to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour within communities; praises the work of programmes that facilitate these activities such as StreetGames; recognises that reports show a significant reduction in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Protection of journalists and elected representatives from violence
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House is appalled by footage obtained by the New York Times purporting to show a video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was broadcast at a rally of Trump supporters in …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Anti-Semitic Attack in Halle, Germany
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous anti-semitic attack at the synagogue in Halle, Germany, and sends condolences to those affected; notes with concern the increase in antisemitism in society and the impact on the Jewish community; resolves to support the Jewish community in doing everything …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Psoriasis Awareness Week
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House recognises Psoriasis Awareness Week from 27 October – 3 November 2019 which this year aims to highlight how prospective parents can overcome the potential difficulties in treating psoriasis before, during and after childbirth; notes that the peak onset of psoriasis, which can affect as many as one …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Effect of Turkish military action on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
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
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Ulster-Scots Language Week
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports the Ulster-Scots Language Week being held by Derry City and Strabane Council in the last week of November; notes this week-long initiative is led by the Ulster-Scots Agency to promote the language which, along with Irish, is one of the indigenous languages of the region; believes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 9-15 October is Baby Loss Awareness Week; offers sincere sympathy to those families who have lost precious babies; notes the wonderful remembrance services that take place across the UK throughout the week; and urges those who have lost a baby to use this opportunity to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Manifesto for Radiotherapy
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes the Manifesto for Radiotherapy; recognises that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime; further recognises that although needed in over 50 per cent of cases, access to radiotherapy in England varies from 25 per cent to 49 per cent depending on the region, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the debt of honour it owes mineworkers who sacrificed their health working in dark and dangerous conditions to fuel the industry that created the nation's wealth; believes that in their retirement, miners and their widows deserve financial security; expresses concern that over £8 billion has been …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2019
Women Against State Pension Inequality
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to financially support women worst affected by the accelerated increase in the state pension age introduced through the Pensions Act 2011; notes with concern that significant numbers of women were unaware of pension age equalisation set out in the Pensions Act 1995; acknowledges …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
7th October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th October 2019
INTIMIDATION IN PUBLIC LIFE
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that there is a growing recognition that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK; further notes that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue, the abuse and intimidation knows no political boundaries; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th October 2019
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UNITED STATES WITHDRAWAL OF SUPPORT FROM KURDISH ALLIES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns the reported decision of the United States to withdraw military support from its Kurdish allies in Northern Syria; understands that the United States had, in recent days, compelled the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to demolish defensive fortifications along the Turkish border, as part of its security …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING FOR WEST LOTHIAN DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House congratulates West Lothian Drug & Alcohol service (WLDAS) for successfully securing a total of £87,924 National Lottery Funding which will be used to resume their Grief Matters service following its suspension due to a lack of funds; commends the crucial support that Grief Matters provides to young …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
150th ANNIVERSARY OF MAHATMA GANDHI
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House remembers the life of Mahatma Gandhi who was born on 2 October 1869; recognises the special occasion of his 150th birth anniversary marked by events across the world; and congratulates the Gita Foundation, the National Association of Patidar Samaj, supporting organisations from across the UK and organisers …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2019
AVAILABILITY OF ERENUMAB FOR MIGRAINE SUFFERERS
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House disagrees with the decision made by the National Institute for Care Excellence to reject the migraine prevention drug Erenumab on the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; is disappointed by the reasoning that the drug was not cost-effective; believes that the health and well-being of migraine …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
BUS PASSES FOR ALL WASPI WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that some of the women in England who were affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are not entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass would be a small concession, bearing in mind that some women born in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
1st October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
PARENTKIND PARENT POLL FINDINGS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Parentkind's annual parent poll in 2019 shows 76 per cent of parents see the cost of sending children to school increasing; further notes that in addition to paying for school uniforms, many parents contribute to school funds, school clubs, trips and events; recognises that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st October 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House highlights the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; notes that every ten minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK; encourages men and women alike to be aware of the early signs of breast cancer, such as a lump in a breast, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st 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
30th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st October 2019
PROTECTING STAFF AND SERVICES ON THE WEST COAST MAINLINE (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes that First Trenitalia has been awarded the West Coast rail franchise from December 2019; shares the view of the RMT union that the jobs, conditions and pensions of West Coast staff and staff of subcontractors including Alstom, Leadec and DHL have to be fully protected throughout …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st October 2019
BBC’S CRITICISM OF NAGA MUNCHETTY
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House condemns the perverse decision by the BBC complaints unit to criticise presenter Naga Munchetty for criticising the racist language of US President Donald Trump; notes that President Trump's comments, telling Democratic representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley, who are all US citizens, to …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
25th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st October 2019
CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF SCOUTING IN FREUCHIE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates all Scout Leaders, Volunteers and Scouts involved over the past 110 years in the 15th Fife (Freuchie) Scout Group; recognises the dedication of all, both past and present, including the Gordon family, to ensuring the Group makes a valuable and important contribution to the community and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
25th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st October 2019
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that 18 September 2019 marked the 60th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster; recognises that forty-seven men lost their lives in the disaster; notes the impact that it had on the local community, particularly on the families of the men who lost their lives; commends the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th September 2019
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PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House condemns the persecution of Christians and other religious groups; is extremely concerned about the rising levels of Christian persecution; is deeply concerned by reports that persecution of Christians in some parts of the world is at near genocide levels; understands that Christians are the most persecuted group, …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th September 2019
GREEN NEW DEAL BILL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the lack of a comprehensive Government plan to decarbonise the UK economy in response to the climate emergency; recognises public concern about the lack of decisive action; and call on the Government to support the Green New Deal Bill, formally known as the Decarbonisation and Economic …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th September 2019
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th September 2019
ENDING THE IVF POSTCODE LOTTERY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House calls for an end to the postcode lottery for IVF treatment on the NHS; believes that the Government must hold local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to account and legislate to ensure that access to IVF provision on the NHS is equal across England; recognises that all CCGs …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th September 2019
WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to our society and deserve the best possible care and support; considers that those who have been injured in the service of the UK deserve the full value of their War Disablement Pension; notes that under the current system the War …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
DRUGS DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that there were 4,359 deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2018; further notes that this is the highest number and the highest annual increase on record; recognises that the vast majority of these deaths are preventable; and calls on the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
OVARIAN CANCER BREAKTHROUGH BY QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all of those involved at Queens University, Belfast for its breakthrough early research findings on discovering a biomarker panel for ovarian cancer that may be able to detect epithelial ovarian cancer two years earlier than existing testing methods; thanks those who work so tirelessly to bring …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
WORLD SCHOOL MILK DAY
Tabled by:
David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
That this House notes that a recent academic review found that drinking milk supports immediate and lasting dental and bone health in five to eleven year old children and that it could have a positive effect on preventing childhood obesity; further notes that the same research showed that milk can …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
ORGAN DONATION WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House highlights Organ Donation week; underlines the fact that from Spring 2020 the law is changing to an opt out system; and notes that families will still be consulted and therefore it is essential to have conversations within families to underline the choice to be made to ensure …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
EXPULSION OF BURY FOOTBALL CLUB FROM THE ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses sadness that Bury Football Club, a member of the Football League for 125 years, has been expelled because the owner had not provided proof he has the money to finance the club and its debts or to conclude a sale; notes that the current owner bought …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
DEMOLITION OF THE GURU RAVIDASS TEMPLE IN TUGHLAKABAD, NEW DELHI, INDIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is shocked and saddened by the demolition of the 16th century temple of Guru Ravidass and its surrounding complex on Saturday 10 August 2019 by the Indian Government; and expresses solidarity and support for the Ravidassia community in the UK and India who are seeking assurances that …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic; salutes the bravery and the courage of the Royal Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, the United States Navy and the Merchant Navy with other Allied merchant shipping personnel, and the RAF coastal command with Allied Air Forces; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2019
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CHILDREN READING FOR PLEASURE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the importance of reading for pleasure as the most powerful agent in improving a child’s educational attainment and life chances; notes that children who read for pleasure daily or nearly every day are a year ahead in reading performance versus those who never do; further notes …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th 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
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
HONG KONG CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House calls on the Government to seek agreement with some of the other 53 Commonwealth countries to provide Hong Kong citizens with a second citizenship and potential place of abode; insists that the UK will not accept the abandonment of the so-called two systems in one country, guaranteed …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
GAVIN PUGH AND WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes and supports World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2019; extends sympathy to every home that has been touched by the loss of a loved one through suicide; welcomes the exceptional work done by individuals, charities and awareness groups in Wales to offer support and coping …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
PAKISTAN INDEPENDENCE DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House congratulates the Republic of Pakistan on celebrating the 72nd anniversary of its Independence on 14 August 2019; recognises the success that Pakistan has made of its independence since 1947; notes the huge contribution made by the Pakistani diaspora to the wealth, prosperity and development of the City …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
GARNETHILL SYNAGOGUE 140TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Garnethill Synagogue on celebrating its 140th Anniversary; recognises that the building, designed by John McLeod of Dumbarton in conjunction with London based architect, philanthropist, social reformer and Jewish communal leader Nathan Solomon Joseph, was the first purpose-built permanent synagogue in Scotland; notes that the construction of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House congratulates the Republic of India on celebrating the 72nd anniversary of its independence on 15 August 2019; recognises the success that India has made of its independence since 1947; notes the huge contribution made by the Indian diaspora to the wealth, prosperity and development of Wales, England, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd September 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
CELEBRATING THE PUNJABI WOMEN’S DANCE FESTIVAL TEEYAN
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House congratulates the women of the West London-based organisation Voice of Women on their inspiring performance of a specially choregraphed Teeyan folk dance on 22 July 2019 in the Palace of Westminster; notes that Teeyan celebrates women and daughters during the monsoon season; celebrates Punjabi culture and the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
BRAZIL DEFORESTATION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House condemns the policies pursued by the Administration of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which are destroying the Amazon rainforest; notes that more than 3,700 square kilometres of forest has been deforested in 2019 with July being the worst month on record so far; further condemns the violence …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
SHORTCOMINGS OF THE CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the shortcomings of the Child Maintenance Service, which are impacting on parents with care, non-resident parents and children; notes the increase of maintenance arrears to £973 million in March 2019, which stems from a culture of inaction on enforcement; further notes that children living in single …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
PERIOD POSITIVE PLEDGE
Tabled by:
Stephanie Peacock (Labour - Barnsley South)
That this House welcomes the Period Positive Pledge which has now been adopted by institutions and organisations across the world and was created by Chella Quint in Sheffield, the first Period Positive City; notes that menstrual taboos and the habits that uphold them lead to negative consequences like period poverty, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
SPECIAL NEEDS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUP
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House commends the outstanding work of Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP) in providing a specialist service to children with Additional Support Needs (ASN); recognises that the organisation was originally set up in 1987 with the intention of providing an adventure playground service upkept by parents and volunteers but …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2019
BAN ON TRADE IN TROPHY HUNTING MEMORABILIA
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises the negative effect of the continued importation, sale and distribution of animal carcasses and body parts such as the head, hide or horns obtained through trophy hunting on the conservation efforts of endangered wildlife; highlights that the importation of trophies contributes to the decline of animal …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2019
REGULATION OF ALL ACCOMMODATION FOR LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford)
That this House notes that over 5,000 looked-after children in England are living in 16+ supported or semi-supported accommodation; a rise of 70 per cent in a decade; further notes that the number of teenagers sent to unregulated care homes outside their home borough has doubled since 2014; is concerned …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd July 2019
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JAN McGLASHEN
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the 33 years of dedicated service by Jan McGlashen to the learning community of Kilpatrick School, a specialist establishment providing education from birth to 18 years of age for 158 children and young people with additional support needs and Kilpatrick Early Years Service which offers sessions …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2019
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Social Security
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 1152), dated 18 July 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 July 2019, be annulled.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2019
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND HOSPITALISED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises the enormous personal and financial pressures placed on parents when their child is seriously ill; is aware of the care that parents are required to give their children while their children are in hospital, the additional costs of transport and parking that they incur, and that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
DEMOLITIONS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; notes that this is an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords; further notes that these demolitions have been condemned by the EU, UN and both Israeli and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2019
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CHARITY REGULATION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the exceptional contribution that charities make to the fabric of British society; acknowledges that regulation of charities is essential to ensure their high standards of operation; further notes that some charitable organisations have fallen below the standards expected of them, which brings the reputation of all …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd July 2019
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US MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns US peace envoy Jason Greenblatt's comments made in an interview with PBS on 17 July 2019, in which Greenblatt rejected the term occupied to describe the West Bank and described as pejorative the use of the word settlements; notes that the Oslo Accords recognised that land …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd July 2019
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ASYLUM SEEKER ACCOMMODATION EVICTIONS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with serious concern that asylum seekers accommodated, or who were accommodated under section 95 or 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, in asylum dispersal areas across the UK, are either threatened or are subject to evictions by Home office contractors - notably Serco in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
STREP B AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that this is Strep B Awareness Month; further notes that group B streptococcus is the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies in the UK and is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis; highlights that on average two babies each day in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd July 2019
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SUDAN CRISIS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns the months of chaos and bloodshed in Sudan, which have replaced the peaceful protests and jubilation following the removal of President Omar al-Bashir and his three-decade dictatorship in April; acknowledges the serious human rights violations that have arisen in recent weeks during violent clashes between protestors …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2019
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LAUNCH OF THE ANY DISABILITY SYMBOL
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Any Disability Symbol in Parliament on 4 June 2019; endorses the use of new accessible signage that articulates that disabilities can be both visible and invisible; notes with concern the number of cases where people with invisible disabilities have been discriminated against …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd July 2019
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JAPAN'S RESUMPTION OF COMMERCIAL WHALE HUNTING
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House condemns the resumption of commercial whale hunting by Japan; notes that the consumption of whale meat in Japan has fallen significantly in recent years and that demand for that meat is very low; believes that whaling is cruel and damaging to the planet's ecosystem; is concerned by …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
18th July 2019
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SUPPORTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE UPTAKE IN POLLUTED AREAS
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises the importance of electric vehicles in achieving the UK’s ambitious climate commitments, including its goal of net zero road emissions by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2050; further recognises the importance of encouraging electric vehicle use for mitigating against air pollution and improving air quality, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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
18th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2019
MANIFESTO FOR RADIOTHERAPY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes the Manifesto for Radiotherapy; recognises that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime; further recognises that although needed in over 50 per cent of cases, access to radiotherapy in England varies from 25 per cent to 49 per cent depending on the region, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2019
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BUCHANAN HIGH AND ST AMBROSE HIGH INDEPENDENT REVIEW
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the independent review into health and safety concerns at the joint campus of Buchanan High School and St Ambrose High School in Townhead, Coatbridge; notes that parents, pupils and staff have concerns around the quality of water, soil and air at the campus; recognises that the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2019
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DECLARATION OF CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the declaration of a climate emergency in North Lanarkshire; notes North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious target to reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2030; urges both the UK and Scottish Governments to adopt more ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions; and calls on both the UK …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2019
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ALBION ROVERS CENTENARY EXHIBITION AT SUMMERLEE MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House marks the centenary year of Albion Rovers F.C. opening their Cliftonhill Stadium in Coatbridge; recognises the cultural importance of Albion Rovers to Coatbridge; welcomes the opening of a photography exhibition at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life to mark the centenary year; congratulates Iain McLean on his …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2019
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EQUALITY FOR DISABLED STAFF AND STUDENTS IN UK EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House recognises the serious challenges and barriers faced by disabled people working in education as revealed by the University and College Union’s survey of its 2,200 members who identify as disabled; pledges its support to enabling positive change, dismantling barriers and improving working conditions for all those with …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2019
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PROVISION IN SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN WITH BOWEL AND BLADDER PROBLEMS
Tabled by:
Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
This House notes that an estimated 900,000 pupils in the UK aged between five and 19 suffer from bowel and bladder problems such as bedwetting, constipation and soiling; observes that a recent study by YouGov found that among children aged 11 to 16 who experience such conditions, 30 per cent …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2019
FARM SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the NFU and the UFU on their Farm Safety Week; notes that the NFU is encouraging farmers to outline how safety improvements have been made on the farm and, more importantly, the inspiration behind them; further notes the work that is being done to highlight mental …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
15th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
CRICKET AND FOOTBALL WORLD CUPS AND FREE TO AIR TV (No. 2)
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses delight that at its peak 7.9 million people watched the final of the cricket World Cup on Channel 4 and Sky whilst coverage of the Women's Football World Cup Finals on BBC TV attracted audiences of over 11 million; considers that these events will have inspired …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
ENGLAND CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House applauds the victory by the men's England and Wales cricket team at the final of the lnternational Cricket Council's World Cup held at Lords; notes that it is the first men's England cricket team to win an ICC World Cup in any format; congratulates the team on …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2019
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SHARED RURAL NETWORK
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the need to improve mobile digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas; welcomes the collaborative Shared Rural Network proposal developed by the UK’s four mobile operators, under which they would share infrastructure in rural areas to increase 4G coverage in all four nations of the UK; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
15th July 2019
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HEALTH WORKERS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the killing of healthcare workers in Gaza and in particular the recent killing of Gaza paramedic Mohammed al-Jedaili, the fifth Palestinian health worker to be killed by Israeli forces in just over a year; notes that according to the World Health Organisation more than 750 health …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2019
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HIGHWAYS ENGLAND PAY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that while Highways England management are telling staff in pay bands one to eight that they cannot have a pay rise above one per cent, that a Freedom of Information response has revealed a huge increase in senior grade staff earning above £100,000 with a …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2019
21 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises that there are around one million Syrian Refugees in Lebanon; condemns the policies of the Lebanese Government to demolish Syrian refugee camps; notes that the deadline issued by the Lebanese government has passed meaning that the army has now begun to use bulldozers to demolish the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 20 July 2019 marks 50 years since humanity first landed on the moon; remembers that NASA’s legendary Apollo 11 mission was launched by a Saturn V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the ambition of landing a crew on the moon and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th July 2019
SIR KIM DARROCH
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises and appreciates the outstanding contribution to public life given by Sir Kim Darroch, lately Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America; condemns the leak of secret diplomatic cables that have precipitated Sir Kim Darroch's resignation from his post in Washington D.C.; demands that every …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th July 2019
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2019 ITUC GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX UK RATING
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House notes the UK is rated by the International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index as a Regular Violator of Rights, category three, which is among the worst in Europe; expresses grave concern at the finding that the Government and employers are regularly violating workers' rights or failing …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th July 2019
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LOCAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the benefit of Local Welfare Assistance Schemes for people in need; notes the help they have provided to people in urgent need following an emergency or unforeseen event; regrets the decision by the 2013 Government to devolve responsibility to local councils and to stop providing a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th July 2019
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HORSE TETHERING - UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL'S INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the University of Bristol’s 2014 investigation into the welfare of long-line tethered and free-ranging horses kept on public grazing land in South Wales; notes from this research that no shelter was provided in over 80 percent of animal tethering cases and up to 90 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
8th July 2019
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WHITE HOUSE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE PLAN
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the US negotiated Economic Plan for Palestinian Development; notes that the plan doesn't lift the security measures in place preventing freedom of movement or guarantee return of land annexed by Israel; and is concerned that the political plan being drawn up in Washington DC will attach …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th July 2019
FOOTBALL AND CRICKET WORLD CUPS AND FREE TO AIR TV
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House applauds the coverage of the Women's Football World Cup Finals on BBC TV which has attracted audiences of over 11 million and has inspired a generation of girls and boys across the land; believes that the finals should now be made a listed event just like the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th July 2019
COST OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Lisa Forbes (Labour - Peterborough)
That this House notes that a full school uniform can now cost hundreds of pounds, with costs continuing to rise; further notes that the Government has not issued the statutory guidance on school uniforms that was announced in 2015; is deeply concerned by the increasing financial pressure on parents caused …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
4th July 2019
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VIOLENCE IN SUDAN
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House condemns the massacre of protesters in Sudan on 3 June 2019; condemns the reported use of sexual violence; calls on the UK Government to apply severe pressure to its regional allies: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to stop providing the Transitional Military Council with …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 2019
MEN ACWY VACCINATION PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the vaccination programme Men ACWY campaign run by Meningitis Now to promote the free vaccination available on catch up to those up to the age of 25; further notes that there are over 1 million young people who are eligible for the free vaccination that have …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2019
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FIRE SAFETY AT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the disastrous fire incident that occurred at Newgrange Care Home in 2017 which killed two people; recognises the bravery of the firefighters who saved the lives of 33 residents at the home; notes that over half of all residential care homes that were visited by the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2019
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TREATMENT OF KURDISH PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the Turkish state’s intensified aggression against the people and territory of northern Iraq/southern Kurdistan and military occupation of that region; condemns the use of Turkish warplanes to bomb and kill civilians in northern Iraq in violation of international law, human rights and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 2019
OUTSOURCED CATERING STAFF AND LOW PAY ON LNER
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned that outsourced catering staff who work for Rail Gourmet on the East Coast Mainline are being paid less than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 per hour, in spite of the fact that the latest accounts show the company made profits in excess of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd July 2019
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LIZANNE ZIETSMAN
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned to learn that Lizanne Zietsman, who lives on the lsle of Arran, has been given notice by the Home Office to leave the UK by 12 July 2019; is aware that Lizanne has made her life on Arran, has a husband and has worked hard …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2019
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FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House notes the ongoing issue that many families around the country face regarding the cost of school uniforms; further notes the findings of The Children’s Society study entitled The Wrong Blazer from 2018 which showed that one million children live in families across England who are getting into …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd July 2019
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NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE STUDENTS JOHN MUIR TRUST DISCOVERY AWARD
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates NQ Animal Biology and Conservation students from New College Lanarkshire’s Coatbridge campus on receiving a Discovery award from the John Muir Trust; recognises that the students received their award for working alongside countryside rangers at Drumpellier Country Park; notes the students collected data on air and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2019
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JOHN MUIR AWARD FOR TOWNHEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Townhead Primary School in Coatbridge on securing a John Muir Award; notes that the John Muir Award scheme seeks to encourage people of all ages to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places; welcomes the commitment of Townhead Primary School pupils to tracking, watching, litter-picking, …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2019
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SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House recognises the important role of commercial radio as a trusted source of news, information and entertainment for a diverse range of audiences across the UK; understands that radio now operates in a highly competitive digital audio market that includes streaming services which threaten the future viability of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
27th June 2019
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GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House recognizes that the world has nearly eliminated polio thanks to dedicated healthworkers who are committed to immunizing every last child, as well as the tireless efforts of Rotary and other civil society volunteers to raise funds and awareness to end polio; and calls for full political and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st July 2019
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FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF FUSILIER GORDON GENTLE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House marks the 15th anniversary of the death of Fusilier Gordon Gentle on the 28 June 2019, who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2004 at just 19 years of age while serving with the Royal Highland Fusiliers when a bomb planted at the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
1st July 2019
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CHILDREN’S CANCER SERVICES IN SOUTH LONDON AND THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Janet Daby (Labour - Lewisham East)
That this House welcomes the appointment of Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE to review Children’s Cancer Services in South London and the southern counties following reports in the Health Service Journal of service failures caused by the lack of paediatric intensive care facilities at the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2019
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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
27th June 2019
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ORANGUTAN APPEAL UK
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House acknowledges the extraordinary and invaluable work undertaken by Orangutan Appeal UK and Chairperson and Founder Susan Sheward MBE; welcomes the close co-operation of the charity with the Sabah Wildlife Department in Malaysian Borneo for the last 19 years; commends them for providing support and raising worldwide awareness …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th June 2019
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UK CREATIVE TALENT AT THE CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House commends the success of UK creative talent at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity; congratulates the 27 UK creative agencies that together won 90 awards at the festival and 10 per cent of the awards in each category on average; notes that these awards made the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2019
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SUCCESS FOR COATBRIDGE, CHRYSTON AND BELLSHILL SMEs
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes the recent London Stock Exchange publication entitled, 1,000 companies to Inspire Britain; commends the 1,000 SMEs from across the UK that were featured in that publication; acknowledges the success of the 37 Scottish companies that were featured in that publication; congratulates the Advance Construction Group and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2019
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DEBBIE GREEN'S FUNDRAISING FOR ST ANDREW'S HOSPICE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Debbie Green from Viewpark in Uddingston on raising more than £2,000 for St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie; commends Debbie for climbing Ben Nevis as part of her fundraising efforts for the hospice; welcomes Debbie and her friend, Caitlyn McKeown, pursuing other fundraising activities for the hospice …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
26th June 2019
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
26th June 2019
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LEAVE FOR LIVES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the efforts of Paul Flecher-Herd, a stem cell donor, on his work on the #LeaveForLives campaign to raise awareness of employment practices surrounding stem cell donation; understands Mr Flecher-Herd is campaigning in the memory of his friend, Cammy Smith, who lost his life to leukaemia in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th June 2019
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DR JENNIFER GARDEN
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House congratulates Dr Jennifer Garden of Edinburgh South on being awarded a £15,000 Fellowship at the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland awards in Parliament; acknowledges that her research on finding sustainable alternatives for conventional polymers can play a vital role in tackling the growing environmental …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
20th June 2019
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BELL BAXTER HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL GOALS GROUP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Bell Baxter High School's Global Goals group on a successful conference held to engage with the community about the work and aims of the group; marks the fact the groups is taking forward an action plan to address the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals for a …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
26th June 2019
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DATA COLLECTION POST-NATIONAL REFERRAL MECHANISM
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House urges the Government to collect data on the outcomes of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking after they have exited the National Referral Mechanism to ensure they are safe, in good health, and are not re-trafficked; and further recommends that the Government collects data on the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th June 2019
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PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN UK OPERATIONS AND PARTNER ASSISTANCE
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Protection of Civilians mandate; appreciates the action taken, often at considerable personal risk, by neutral humanitarian actors to protect and support civilians in armed conflict situations; is very …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th June 2019
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HORSE TETHERING - ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2006 REFORM
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the importance of ensuring the safety and welfare of all sentient beings, including horses, ponies and donkeys; further recognises the cruel treatment that is currently taking place whereby these animals are left tethered by roadsides or in dangerous locations around towns often without food or water; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th June 2019
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PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
24th June 2019
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BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes the proposals from the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to set up a subsidiary company; expresses concern that the business plan estimates that of the £15 million expected extra income to the Trust in the first five years of the operation of the company, over …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2019
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE TEMPLE OF BOOM VENUE TO LEEDS
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House notes the significant contribution that live music makes to the UK's cultural life and economy; recognises that in the past decade the UK has seen nationwide closures of music venues; further notes the concerns raised and recommendations made in the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee report, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th June 2019
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HOMES NOT HOSPITALS
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House recognises the inadequacy of in-patient settings for autistic people and people with learning disability; condemns the appalling abuse that was uncovered at Whorlton Hall Hospital by BBC Panorama; notes with concern that this took place eight years after a similar scandal at Winterbourne View; further notes the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2019
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YOUNG CARERS
Tabled by:
William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove)
That this House recognises the importance of young carers; highlights the pressures and strains that they can experience through their caring responsibilities and the effect that this can have on their education; notes that schools have an important role in identifying young carers; and urges Ofsted to review the processes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2019
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ONE WORLD MARATHON 2019
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House congratulates the One World Strong Foundation on launching the One World Marathon, which supports survivors of acts of violent extremism; further congratulates Cranford Community College, an outstanding school in Hounslow with a strong international dimension, on working with One World Strong to encourage pupils to participate and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th June 2019
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CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes Children's Hospice Week 2019 from 17 to 23 June; recognises that children's hospice services across the UK support thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people; is worried by Together for Short Lives's recent finding that NHS and local council cuts to children's hospice funding …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2019
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NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House strongly condemns the Iranian Government for continuing to hold Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British-Iranian national, in arbitrary detention and calls for her immediate release; expresses dismay that Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been detained for over three years; supports Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard Ratcliffe as they …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2019
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WOMEN'S CENTRES
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the importance of specialist women's centres which provide holistic support to women affected by the criminal justice system; highlights the importance of adequately funding the network of women's centres in order to achieve the aims of the Female Offender Strategy; notes that HM Treasury received £80 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th June 2019
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UN INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that credible evidence has been uncovered linking the upper echelons of the Saudi regime to the horrific murder of Jamal Khashoggi; commends the work of the United Nations' expert, Ms. Agnes Callamards' investigation into the murder that took place on 2nd October 2018; condemns this horrendous …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
19th June 2019
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DETENTION OF LUIZ INÁCIO LULA DA SILVA
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House is concerned that documents recently published revealed a plot to jail former Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to prevent Mr da Silva from standing in Brazil's presidential election in 2018; and calls on the Government to demand Mr da Silva's immediate release from detention in …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
19th June 2019
67 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th June 2019
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NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House commends the progress achieved to date by the National School Breakfast Programme which has, with funding from the Department for Education, partnered with over 1775 schools to provide nutritious breakfasts to an estimated 280,000 children each school day; notes with concern that current funding for the National …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
19th June 2019
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MORTGAGE SWITCH GUARANTEE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House notes the considerable loyalty penalty within the mortgage market as identified by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that sees at least 800,000 overpay on their mortgage by £1,000 a year; further notes that such figures may understate the scale of the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th June 2019
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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 25 million refugees and three million asylum seekers around the world today; further notes that the Government committed to resettle 20,000 refugees in the UK by 2020 under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and 3,000 more under the Vulnerable Children’s …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2019
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REINSTATEMENT OF RAILWAY STAFF TRAVEL FACILITIES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to rail workers who keep the railways moving safely often in difficult circumstances; notes that prior to the privatisation of the railways in the mid-1990s, all rail staff were entitled to travel facilities throughout the network as a condition of their employment; further notes that …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th June 2019
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FUNDING AND PROTECTING LONDON UNDERGROUND SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes the importance of London Underground to our communities, economy and environment; pays tribute to the hard work of staff who keep the network running; is dismayed that the Government has withdrawn its operational subsidy for Transport for London, which means that London Underground is the only …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2019
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UNICEF SOCCER AID
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the 12th year of Soccer Aid; notes the fact that £30 million has been raised since the first match; thanks all the players who have given their time and energy to this worthy cause that provides vaccination, pre-school in a box and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
18th June 2019
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BBC LICENCE FEE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the BBC's recent decision to renege on its 2015 undertaking to maintain the over 75's free TV licence fee arrangement; calls on the BBC to reveal to what degree during those pre-2015 discussions it indicated to the Government any concern it had about the increasing cost …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
18th June 2019
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PASSING OF SECOND WORLD WAR VETERAN EDDIE SPENCE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sincere sympathy the passing of 94 year old Royal Marine Veteran Eddie Spence; assures his sons Terry and Edward and their families of its thoughts and prayers at this time of grief; notes the poignancy of this veteran hero's passing during the D-Day commemorations week; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
17th June 2019
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PROTECTION OF TREES AND HEDGEROWS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee for Climate Change's Report Net Zero, for 30,000 hectares of trees to be planted each year; and calls on the Government to provide greater protection to existing hedgerows and mature trees which are able to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th June 2019
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VIOLENCE IN YEMEN AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House expresses its concern at the recent escalation of violence in Yemen and the surrounding region; condemns the Houthi missile strikes on Abha airport in Saudi Arabia on 13 June 2019, in which 26 civilians were wounded; notes that this came only one month after Houthi forces claimed …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
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CAMPBELTOWN AND THE WHISKIEST PLACE IN THE WORLD CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House commends the campaign led by the Glen Scotia Distillery in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, to promote their home town as being the whiskiest place in the world; acknowledges that Campbeltown, which once boasted no fewer than 30 legal distilleries in the 1800s and was known in the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
27 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) on holding its seventh national Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness (RA) Week from 17 to 23 June 2019; notes that the auto-immune disease RA affects more than 400,000 people across the UK; praises the work done by the NRAS to raise awareness …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
17th June 2019
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AIRCRAFT ACCESSIBILITY
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Government’s inclusive transport strategy states that everyone deserves the right to travel with comfort and dignity; further notes that passengers with reduced mobility are almost half as likely to have flown in the past year as other passengers and that 40 per cent of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
13th June 2019
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COUNCIL OF EUROPE YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises that the Council of Europe through its youth centres and European Youth Foundation has for many years made a major contribution to the education and development of the UK's young people, providing a whole field of education for democracy and human rights, for holocaust remembrance and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th June 2019
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RECOGNISING THE CONTRIBUTION OF SCOUT LEADERS DURING VOLUNTEERS' WEEK
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Scout leaders and assistant leaders across North East Fife and elsewhere for providing opportunities for young people from all backgrounds; recognises the enormous contribution that those volunteers make to the lives of children and young people in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers; notes that leaders and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
17th June 2019
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SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL FUND FOR HIV, TB AND MALARIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that the Global Fund has had a far-reaching impact on HIV, TB and Malaria; further recognises that 27 million lives have been saved the Global Fund Partnership; notes that more investments will bring us closer to ending those epidemics by 2030; further notes that more investment …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th June 2019
SAFE INSIDE REPORT ON PRISON STAFF SAFETY
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the Safe Inside report from the Joint Unions in Prisons Alliance, a coalition of nine national trades unions representing the majority of prison staff; is concerned by the health and safety emergency revealed by this report, with a quarter of prison officers, educators, nurses, administrative workers, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th June 2019
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HEALTHY START SCHEME AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House notes that almost half of people eligible for Healthy Start Vouchers which provide healthy food and vitamins to pregnant women and young children are not receiving them; and therefore calls on the Government to take urgent steps to increase the uptake of this important scheme to ensure …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
10th June 2019
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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Community Development Partnership (CCDP) in Glasgow North; notes that the CCDP was set up in 1994 with the aim of supporting and developing Chinese community organisations and acting as a bridge between the Chinese …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th June 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th June 2019
30th ANNIVERSARY OF TIANANMEN SQUARE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 4 June marks the 30th anniversary of the 1989 brutal suppression of peaceful human rights and pro-democracy activists in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in which thousands died or were wounded; recalls that over the last 30 years the Chinese authorities have instigated no public investigation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
10th June 2019
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UK SHARED PROSPERITY FUND
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House deeply regrets that analysis by Communities in Charge has found that the UK’s poorest regions, particularly Wales, could lose hundreds of millions of pounds of funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund; notes Communities in Charge believe the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be allocated in the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2019
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ACCESSIBILITY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises there should be no barriers for visually impaired people accessing buildings and transport; notes that visually impaired people should be able to navigate towns and cities independently; understands that clear streets and accessible transport are integral to the independence of visually impaired people; calls on the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
6th June 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 10th June 2019
VALUING SAFE AND SECURE TAXIS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House values the role that taxis play in providing safe and secure publicly hired transport to a high standard; is concerned that this is being undermined by less regulated Privately Hired Vehicles (PHVs), not licensed to ply for hire; believes that the problem is exacerbated by the fact …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2019
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LOCAL BUS DRIVERS' HOURS
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House notes that bus drivers work nearly six hours more but are paid 20 per cent less per week than the average UK worker; further notes that it is currently legal for local bus drivers to drive up to 130 hours over two weeks; is concerned that long …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th June 2019
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SPORT AND FREE TO AIR TV
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House celebrates a successful start to the summer of sport but regrets that a lot of sport is broadcast on subscription TV which is unavailable live to most people in the UK; notes that the European Nations Football League finals is available free to air in three of …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
5th June 2019
52 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
5th June 2019
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BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That this House welcomes the establishment of a new Osteoporosis Support Group to be based and have meetings at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with the support of the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; applauds the recognition that people who have osteoporosis, which can affect one in two women and one …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
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SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CINEMAS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House supports the introduction of community cinemas to provide much needed access to the medium of film for communities that do not have their own fully commercial cinema or to provide an alternative to existing commercial cinemas; and encourages the Government to consider ways of providing support which …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2019
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THOMAS McGROTTY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Lightning under-11s ice hockey team for successfully organising the Thomas McGrotty Memorial Tournament; commends North Ayr Sabres, Kilmarnock Youths and Murrayfield Juniors for their participation in the tournament; welcomes the tournament raising £750 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health; and sends best wishes …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
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STAFFING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UK POULTRY SECTOR
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the need to maintain access to non-UK workers in the poultry sector in order to maintain a secure supply of affordable British food; notes with concern that current economic modelling from the British Poultry Council suggests that there could be significant increases in the costs of …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
DICK CARABINE - CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY OF GOVAN
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Dick Carabine, trade unionist, community campaigner, tireless local champion for the community of Govan for decades and sends condolences to his family at his recent passing; notes that Mr Carabine was an exemplary community activist with a clear local focus who …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
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GIG21 SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE BEREAVED BY SUICIDE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the efforts of Lewis Hazel of St Andrews and all those involved in GIG21, organised to celebrate Lewis's 21st birthday and raise awareness across North East Fife of mental health issues for young people, particularly young men, to provide support for those bereaved by suicide; notes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
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RENFREWSHIRE SCHOOLS PIPE BAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrewshire School Pipe Band on finishing third in the British Pipe Band Championships on Saturday 18 May 2019 and wishes them the very best of luck for the rest of the season; recognises that the outstanding level of talent present in the band comes from across …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
22nd May 2019
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ST ANDREWS BEACH WHEELCHAIRS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the huge effort and commitment shown by The Hamish Foundation and Tourism St Andrews to develop and run St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs at West Sands, St Andrews; notes the tremendous support from Fife Council, local businesses, organisations and charitable foundations with the launch as well as …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
MINECRAFT AND DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House recognises that Minecraft, having sold more than 176 million copies globally is now the best selling video game of all time; congratulates Dundee based 4J Studios on the part they have played in the success of Minecraft having produced the console version of the game; celebrates Dundee's …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
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ST CADOC'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR MALALA FUND
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Melissa Burke, Ross McCall, James Wylie, Christopher MacKay, Cian Robinson, Summer Spiers and Ciaran Fitzpatrick from St Cadoc's Primary School in Newton Mearns for raising awareness of Malala Yousafzai and her campaign to help the 130 million girls around the world who have been prevented from …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
15th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
DOMESTIC SERVICES AT THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA NHS HOSPITAL IN ESSEX
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the great work that the domestic staff at NHS hospitals do; acknowledges the wider role that these employees have in patient care by keeping a hospital environment clean and safe; notes the market testing of contracted services currently being undertaken at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2019
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LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO CUTS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that 35 million people listen to commercial radio's mix of music, entertainment, news, sport, travel and local information every week on over 300 licensed stations serving a wide range of musical preferences, local communities and social backgrounds; is consequently concerned by changes being made within local …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2019
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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHINOOK CRASH AT THE MULL OF KINTYRE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the worst peacetime disaster in RAF history when all 25 passengers and four crew members lost their lives in the chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre; notes that there is still no satisfactory explanation for the crash which took the lives …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
4th June 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019
ROLE OF POST OFFICES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that post offices play an important role in our communities and for small businesses and that the resilience of the post office network should be actively protected, with particular priority given to rural services; notes the findings of a survey by the National Federation of Sub …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
4th June 2019
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75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MONTE CASSINO
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle for Rome - the battle of Monte Cassino; notes that it was the troops of the Irish Brigades including the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 2nd London Irish Rifles who were the vanguard of this …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
4th June 2019
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
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ACCESS FOR INJURED VETERANS TO REHABILITATION SERVICES AT DNRC STANFORD HALL
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House commends the construction of a new bespoke facility for the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall as a replacement for the renowned complex at Headley Court; notes its crucial work in providing clinical rehabilitation services; observes that, at present, very few veterans can access the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
4th June 2019
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BRITISH DIETITIANS WEEK 3 TO 7 JUNE 2019
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that British Dietitians Week takes place between 3 and 7 June 2019; commends the excellent work done by dietitians providing dietary advice and nutritional support to people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to manage their condition through diet; further notes that this work helps …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
4th June 2019
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th June 2019
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THE CHILDREN'S FUTURE FOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House acknowledges the Children’s Future Food Inquiry report detailing the poor state of children’s food across the four UK nations; observes that 19 per cent of children in the UK live in households which have experienced food insecurity; emphasises that more than one in five children are already …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st May 2019
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OPENING OF MARK MILLAR'S NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY CAFE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Coatbridge-born comic book writer Mark Millar on the launch of his not-for-profit community café in Townhead, Coatbridge; welcomes the fact that profits generated by the café will be reinvested in the local community; notes Mark’s long-term commitment to the regeneration of Townhead through the Millar Foundation; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COALFIELDS REGENERATION TRUST
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019; commends the work that the CRT has done over the last 20 years in Scotland and the whole of the UK to help former mining communities recover from the devastating impact of pit closures; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 30th May 2019
IR35 OFF-PAYROLL TAX EXTENSION TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern HM Treasury’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector; believes that this could damage the UK’s flexible workforce, reducing avenues for work and harm the economy; further notes that the extension could force thousands of contractors into false-employment, potentially costing …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd May 2019
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HEUGH GUN BATTERY MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House recognises the historic importance of the Heugh Gun Battery Museum in Hartlepool as the only First World War battlefield in the UK; congratulates Heugh Gun Battery Museum on its successful fundraising operation to secure the future and preservation of the site; further congratulates all those who took …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
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YOUTH WELFARE OFFICERS FOR YOUNG ASYLUM SEEKERS
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes the lack of specialist support officers for young asylum seekers in asylum accommodation; recognises that many young asylum seekers have faced unimaginable trauma and experiences; expresses deep concern at the very high prevalence of mental ill health amongst young asylum seekers and the high number of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd May 2019
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YEMEN DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that Yemen Day fell on 22 May 2019, marking Yemen's National Yemen Day and the 29th anniversary of the country's unification; is saddened that rather than celebrate this Yemenis continue to endure the brutal war that has lasted more than four years, killing over 70,000 people; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
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SAVE SCOTLAND'S RAINFORESTS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House thanks the Atlantic Woodland Alliance for their campaign to save Scotland’s rainforests; notes that there are only 30,325 hectares left across Scotland; recognises the rainforest’s importance due to them containing a variety of rare species; further notes the negative impact climate change and air pollution is having …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
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WORLD PRE-ECLAMPSIA DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises World Pre-Eclampsia day on 22 May 2019, following from the first ever debate on this important issue in Parliament; welcomes the steps made in reducing maternal mortality in the UK over the generations, but also recognises that this condition affects up to 10 per cent of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
22nd May 2019
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EDWARDES COLLEGE, PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern that Edwardes College Peshawar, Pakistan, which is owned by the Church of Pakistan with official recognition by the High Court Peshawar, is being forced by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor and the Provincial Government into handing over administrative control; expresses further concern regarding the alleged continual …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
13th May 2019
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SUPPORT FOR BIRMINGHAM TAXI DRIVERS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House acknowledges the vital contribution that Birmingham’s black cab drivers make to providing safe and accessible transport, including for the city’s 98,000 disabled people; notes that black cab drivers are undertaking go-slow protests in the city centre as a consequence of being forced to pay the City Council’s …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
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GUIDE DOGS TRAINING
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the news that a litter of nine dogs will be trained as guide dogs thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery funding; notes that it costs around £55,000 to train a puppy to become a guide dog; further notes that there are currently around 170,000 people in Scotland …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st May 2019
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CABINET MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House welcomes the publication of the White Paper on Online Harms; recognises that the early years represent a window of opportunity during which children can be prepared for a healthy life course; notes British Heart Foundation findings that among children aged two to four only 9 per cent …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st May 2019
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ALBION ROVERS FC
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Albion Rovers FC on securing its continued place in Scottish League Two; commends Kevin Harper and the players for their performance throughout the season; notes the importance of Albion Rovers to Coatbridge; sends best wishes to the team ahead of the next season; and reaffirms its …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2019: BODY IMAGE
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 13-19 May was Mental Health Awareness Week as organised by the Mental Health Foundation and that this year's theme was body image; notes that poor body image is experienced by people of any gender at all stages of life and that this can contribute to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
21st May 2019
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SHORTAGE OF PUBLIC LAVATORIES
Tabled by:
Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
That this House expresses concern that public lavatory budgets have been cut by more than £26 million in the last five years; notes that this has seen public toilet numbers fall by 13 per cent nationally, with countryside areas disproportionately affected; recognises that this is particularly difficult for individuals who …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th May 2019
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ENVIRONMENT EMERGENCY
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the Government’s recognition that we are in a national climate emergency; notes the publication this month of the Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services based on a review of approximately 15,000 scientific and Government sources and complied by 145 expert authors from 50 countries; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th May 2019
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AUTHORISED FRAUD COMPENSATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Authorised Push Payment (APP) Scams Voluntary Code due to come into effect on 28 May 2019 to protect customers from APP fraud; notes that during the first half of 2018 consumers lost £92.9 million due to APP scams; further notes that this …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th May 2019
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PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the strain placed on community mental health services as demand for care outstrips capacity; is concerned that due to the complexity of the application system for personal independence payment (PIP) many people with mental health conditions depend on the support of mental health workers to complete …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2019
UNLOCKING THE NORTH'S GROWTH POTENTIAL
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes that Leeds train station is already the busiest station in the North of England serving over 31 million passengers a year; further notes that Leeds station’s peak usage will increase by 49 per cent by 2023, making it busier than King’s Cross Station is now; supports …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2019
CLIMATE, NATURE AND GROWTH
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the publication of the UN’s first global assessment of the state of the world’s nature for nearly 15 years; notes its conclusions that 75 per cent of all land and almost half of all marine and water ecosystems have now been seriously altered by humans, and …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th May 2019
AIRPORT PASSENGER DUTY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes air passenger duty (APD) has increased by over 650 per cent for economy long haul flights and by 160 per cent for economy short haul flights since its introduction in 1994; further notes that APD has a detrimental impact on the retention of routes and creation …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019
LOAN SMART
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises that over 300,000 people borrow money from illegal money lenders or loan sharks, often without realising it is illegal and that the lenders are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); notes that the FCA found that 45 per cent of borrowers from illegal lenders …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
15th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019
HEALTHY AGEING AND THE IMPACT OF STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the urgent need to introduce a national population screening for structural heart diseases for adults over 65 years old; recognises the need to tackle challenges that structural heart diseases pose to older people and prioritise healthy ageing strategies; notes that the number of people affected by …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019
OFCOM PLANS FOR HIGHER RURAL BROADBAND COSTS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House opposes Ofcom proposals allowing BT to raise upfront costs on rural consumers accessing the Openreach network as a subsidy for the roll out of high-speed fibre broadband; calls on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to rule out penalising rural broadband consumers with higher network access …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK FOCUS ON SIERRA LEONE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the phenomenal work carried out by Christian Aid throughout the world; congratulates them on the decision to focus on maternal health and infant health in Sierra Leone; and encourages those who are able to give to support this worthy charity safe in the knowledge that every …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
PENSIONS FOR WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950s
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House believes that the UK Government has for over two decades failed women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of the changes that were made to their state pension age due to equalisation brought on by the Pensions Act 1995; notes the conclusion of a …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th May 2019
TRAIN STATION CAR PARK CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the extortionate fee that commuters are charged at some train stations across the country; recognises the impact that this charge has on the cost of living; acknowledges that many car parking operators do not provide value for money for the price that they are charging; notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION'S WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY
Tabled by:
Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)
That this House notes that 5 May 2019 marks the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Hand Hygiene Day; recognises that infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene, is critical to achieving universal health coverage for the world’s population; notes that the WHO currently estimates 70 per cent of infections are …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
STATE-FUNDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern that victims of terrorist atrocities are not automatically eligible for legal aid; regrets that a recently published government review rejected introducing automatic non-means-tested legal aid funding to bereaved families after a state-related death; notes that state organisations involved in deaths from terrorist attacks have access …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2019
REMEMBERING THE VATERSAY CATALINA 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes the 75th anniversary of The Catalina aircraft tragedy of 12 May 1944 which set off from Oban on a training exercise set for Barra Head but tragically crashed near the summit of Heiseaval Beag on the Island of Vatersay; remembers the bravery and sacrifice of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2019
THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION AND RAPE CRISIS SERVICES
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes that despite signing up to the Istanbul Convention in 2012, the UK has failed to enshrine the Convention in law; further notes that the Convention stipulates necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that survivors have access to services facilitating their recovery from sexual violence; welcomes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK (SUDEP ACTION)
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes 20-26 May 2019 is National Epilepsy Week; recognises the work of SUDEP Action and other charities on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy and their families; notes with concern that there are at least 21 epilepsy deaths weekly in the UK, many of which are potentially …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
FAIR PAY FOR THE ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY'S MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport)
That this House recognises the strategic significance to the UK of the near 2000 merchant seafarers employed on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) who re-fuel, re-arm and re-supply Royal Navy ships wherever they are in the world; notes that successive freezes, cuts and restraint since 2008-09 have seriously undermined pay …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION HEALTH AND CARE PLANS
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes that the Government's current formula for allocating financial resources to schools includes a requirement that schools themselves have to fund the first £6,000 of the support for the most disadvantaged Special Educational Needs pupils (SEND), those with Education Health and Care plans (EHCP), and that this …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY BUFFET CAR
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House regrets that Great Western Railway has removed the buffet car from all of its new Intercity Express Trains, servicing long distance journeys such as London to Cornwall; notes that the buffet car provides passengers with proper catering options and a point of safety and contact with staff; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2019
ROSS COUNTY 2018/19 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE WINNERS
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ross County Football Club on winning this season’s Scottish Championship Football League; acknowledges the great achievement in bouncing straight back to the Scottish Premiership despite significant challenges from competitors in the division; praises Steven Ferguson and Stuart Kettlewell who remarkably in their first full season as …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th May 2019
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL STUC HELEN DOWIE AWARD FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Chris McGill on receiving the 14th Annual STUC Helen Dowie Award for Lifelong Learning; recognises Chris’s contribution as a long-standing Health and Safety Representative at Warburtons in Bellshill; notes his work as a BWAFU Union Learning Rep at the Warburtons site including establishing a workforce development …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
GEORGE WATSON COLLEGE MALAWI PROJECT
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates George Watson's College in Edinburgh for raising money for new life saving equipment for the preventative treatment of cervical cancer; understands that this is a part of the Watson’s Malawi Project which began in June 2017 to build partnerships with people and organisations in Malawi; notes …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th May 2019
TIER 5 VISAS FOR MINISTERS OF RELIGION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the decision of the Home Office to remove Ministers of Religion from the eligibility criteria for tier 5 entry visas to the UK; further notes the widespread disappointment about this decision felt by Churches and other faith communities which have previously been able to …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2019
DEMENTIA FUND
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2019
POLICE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS PENSION EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Holly Lynch (Labour - Halifax)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the police force, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of others; acknowledges that the support provided by the spouse of a police officer is crucial both emotionally and practically; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
1st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2019
DECLINE OF FREE-TO-USE CASH MACHINES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House regrets the rapid decline of free-to-use cash machines across the UK; expresses concern that nearly 1,700 machines started charging for withdrawals in the first three months of 2019, with potentially 13 per cent of free ATMs disappearing in just a few months; acknowledges the disproportionate impact that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
30th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2019
ILLEGAL ANNEXATION OF OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN AND SYRIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House condemns any annexation by the State of Israel of any part of the territories occupied in 1967; notes it has already illegally annexed East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights; further notes that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened during Israeli elections to annex part of or all of …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
1st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd May 2019
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY 17 MAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the second most common type of primary, high-grade brain tumour in children and affects around 40 children in the UK each year; further recognises that early DIPG symptoms include vision issues, partial facial paralysis, balance problems and frequent headaches …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2019
VOTING RIGHTS OF EU CITIZENS IN EUROPEAN ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Mike Gapes (The Independent Group for Change - Ilford South)
That this House calls on the Government to take immediate steps to ensure that all EU citizens in the UK who wish to vote in the EU elections are able to do so by making the additional form that EU citizens need to complete in order to declare they are …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
30th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2019
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST MEDICAL RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work carried out by the medical research partnership between Queens University Belfast and University of Cambridge along with Almac Diagnostic Services which has resulted in a test which could radically improve the lives of people with oesophageal cancer; recognises the work that means that …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
1st May 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
ACCESS TO FREE-TO-USE CASH MACHINES
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the recent risk of a reversal in the movement towards increasing the number of free-to-use cash machines; further notes that free-to-use cash machines are the biggest single aspect of free banking that most affects the poor; believes that the attack on this service should immediately cease; …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2019
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
LONDON NAIL BOMBINGS ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that 30th April 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan public house in Soho, central London, which killed three people and injured dozens more; further notes that this was the third attack by a self-confessed racist and homophobe following …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
EXECUTIONS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes with alarm reports of the execution of 37 men in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's largest mass execution to date; further notes reports that many of those men were subject to brutal torture; observes that three of those executed were juveniles; further observes that five of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
FRIENDSHIP DAY
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House recognises the work of Friendship Global based in Noel Park, Haringey in seeking to create a better and more peaceful world and promote friendships locally and internationally; notes their wish to officially mark 29 April as National / International Friendship Day; further notes the benefit of diverse …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
PROTECTING STAFF EMPLOYED ON THE WEST COAST MAINLINE
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes that the Government has barred Stagecoach from bidding on new rail franchises including the West Coast Main Line which it currently operates jointly with Virgin; further notes that this franchise is due to be renewed in March 2020; shares the concerns of the RMT union about …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st May 2019
TELSCOMBE CLIFFS AND PEACEHAVEN HEIGHTS ACADEMISATION
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with concern the proposed academisation of the Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven Heights primary schools in the Brighton, Kemptown constituency; further notes the efforts of the local community to prevent academisation; applauds the efforts and dedication of the GMB and NEU trades unions in supporting the local …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Maisie and Vanessa Dury of St Andrews and the team at Brain Tumour Research on the charity’s 10th anniversary of raising awareness that 16,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year; notes that in the last decade its work has helped to increase national …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S FOOTBALL WELCOMES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes weekend of action will take place on 27 and28 April 2019; recognises that the purpose of the campaign is to highlight the contribution that refugees have made to football both in the UK and around the world, while also encouraging clubs, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
CHARGES FOR RECYCLING IN SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with concern that under the Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations, waste collection authorities may charge for the collection and disposal of waste from premises forming part of a school; further notes that the Government has not made an estimate of the number of schools that …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
24th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
DIAGEO PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly congratulates Diageo on its recent announcement that all of its UK employees now benefit from a policy which offers both women and men an equal 52 weeks of parental leave, with the first 26 weeks fully paid; commends Diageo on implementing this policy that strengthens its …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
SUCCESS OF FIFE EMPLOYMENT ACCESS TRUST
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House commends the hard work of Glenrothes based Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) on their recent success at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards and the Fife Business Awards; congratulates them on winning the CSJ Work Award 2019 for charities that are supporting those with significant employment …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
SCOTLAND WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM VICTORY OVER BRAZIL
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Women's Football team on their unprecedented win over Brazil; acknowledges that this is the first time that a Scottish senior national side has defeated that iconic footballing nation; commends both Head Coach Shelley Kerr on her outstanding coaching ability, and Rachel Corsie on …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN AND THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with concern the proposed introduction of a new penal code in Brunei which would be a major infringement of the human rights of the LGBT+ community in that country; welcomes the decision of the University of Aberdeen to review the honorary degree awarded to the Sultan …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
29th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2019
FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support some of the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
25th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
INQUIRY INTO DEATHS LINKED TO WORK CAPABILITY ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Williams (Labour - Stockton South)
That this House regrets the tragic death of Jodey Whiting in February 2017 who took her life 15 days after her disability benefits were stopped for missing a work Capability Assessment when she was seriously ill; believes this was the latest avoidable tragedy to be caused by the failings of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
NATIONAL PARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates National Park on the 70th anniversary; thanks the Department for the Environment, Food And Rural Affairs and local councils for their involvement and support; notes that National Park promotes exercise, leisure and enjoyment of nature for so many people across the UK; further notes and thanks …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House congratulates the World Intellectual Property Office on marking the 19th World Intellectual Property Day, which has been celebrated annually on 26 April since 2000; understands that World Intellectual Property Day was conceived to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FIFTY YEARS OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Riding for the Disabled Association, which was founded in 1969, on its 50th anniversary; recognises the opportunities that the charity provides to ride and carriage drive to more than 25,500 people with disabilities at 500 groups across the UK; appreciates the therapeutic benefits of riding …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2019
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House joins workers, trade unions and communities in commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April 2019; welcomes that Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated throughout the world and is officially recognised by the UK Government; expresses concern that more people are killed at work than in wars every year; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
24th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2019
CONDUCT OF THE SPEAKER (IMPARTIALITY)
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
"delete all after "recognised";" and insert "and believes that the Speaker has acted to uphold these principles and has become a credit to both the House and UK democracy in general.""
5 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
MURDER OF JOURNALIST LYRA MCKEE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House mourns the death of Lyra McKee, murdered on Thursday 18 April 2019 by dissident republican terrorists in the course of her work reporting as an investigative journalist; recognises the profound shock and sympathy that greeted this news right across the community; notes that the killing is a …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
RECOGNITION OF BILLY MCNEILL
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Billy McNeill, the former captain of the Lisbon Lions, who made history when he led Celtic Football Club to victory in the 1967 European Cup final; recognises Billy’s extraordinary contribution to Scottish football both as a manager and as …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
BILLY MCNEILL, FOR CELTIC AND SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes with sadness the death of former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill at the age of 79; acknowledges the immense contribution he made to football in Scotland, the UK and across Europe during a glittering, trophy-laden career, in which the undoubted highlight was when he captained …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
SRI LANKA EASTER SUNDAY BOMBINGS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
This House utterly and totally condemns the heinous attacks on Christians at prayer on their most holy day in Sri Lanka; supports the Sri Lankan Government in its attempts to catch those responsible; urges the UK Government to lend all the support that it can to Sri Lanka in trying …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS IN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka which killed 321 people and injured hundreds more; offers sympathies to all those killed or injured in the attack and their families and friends; recognises that many of those killed were Christians gathering peacefully for prayer; condemns all attacks …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Peter Kyle (Labour - Hove and Portslade)
That this House congratulates the Open University (OU) on its 50th anniversary; notes that its mission of opening up education for all through flexible distance learning is as relevant today as it was in 1969; celebrates the over two million students who have been taught by the OU since 1969; …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2019
TACKLING ISLAMOPHOBIA AND RELIGIOUS HATE CRIMES
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House remains deeply concerned by the rise of Islamophobia and other hate crimes within communities; stands in solidarity with the victims of such crimes and with the wider Muslim community in both the London Borough of Haringey and across the UK; supports the Metropolitan Police in their actions …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th 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
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
FUEL POVERTY IN COVENTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are more than 20,000 households living in fuel poverty in Coventry; further recognises that there are 2.55 million households living in fuel poverty across the UK; notes that the percentage of households living in fuel poverty in Coventry is higher than both the West …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION RELENTLESS
Tabled by:
Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House recognises the sacrifice made by the submariners of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy and the dedication of shipwrights and craftsmen across the United Kingdom in constructing and maintaining the Royal Navy submarines in which they serve; commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of UK continuous at-sea deterrence, known as Operation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
10th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN STOKE ON TRENT
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House notes the deeply concerning OFSTED report that categorised children’s services run by City Independent and Conservative led Stoke-on-Trent City Council as ‘inadequate’ and which highlighted ‘widespread and serious failures which leave children at significant harm’; recognises that the most fundamental role of a local authority is to …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019
GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with alarm that stoning to death as the punishment for homosexual sex came into force on 3 April 2019 in Brunei; further notes that this is part of an enactment of the Sharia penal code formally published in 2013 that also includes stoning for adultery and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019
THE REAL MEANING OF EASTER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the true story of Easter, which brought hope of new life and reinforces the benefit of a Christian relationship with Jesus not simply to our nation with the various faith-led charities that make such a difference to life in the UK, but also to individual's lives …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
FAIRTRADE AND CHOCOLATE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the global chocolate industry is worth in excess of £99 billion, with the average UK citizen consuming 8.4 kilograms of chocolate in 2017; recognises the ongoing plight of many in the global chocolate supply chain which has led to farmers in places like Ivory Coast …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th April 2019
SCHOOL FUNDING: SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that the national average spent on Special Educational Needs provision in schools has been cut by 17 per cent; further notes that cuts have been even highest of all in the North West at 24 per cent; recognises the burden placed on schools by the duty …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
FUNDING SUCCESS OF THE CALMAN TRUST
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Calman Trust In Inverness on its recent success in securing £123,946 in funding from BBC Children in Need; notes that the Calman Trust runs the popular Inverness city centre ArtySans Café; welcomes the news that this funding will enable the Trust to deliver a programme …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
50 YEARS OF SCOTTISH BALLET
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Scottish Ballet on their 50 year anniversary; appreciates the vision of Scottish Ballet’s founder, Peter Darrell, in bringing his company to Glasgow in 1969; recognises the important cultural contribution that Scottish Ballet has made to Scotland; anticipates a wonderful programme of events to celebrate this …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
ACCESS FOR CANOEISTS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House applauds British Canoeing for securing the staging of the Canoe Slalom World Cup in 2019 and the Canoe Slalom European Championships in 2020 at Lee Valley White Water Centre and celebrates the notable success of Team GB Canoeists in recent years; notes that more than 1.9 million …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
9th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
NEW MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House agrees with the Prime Minister that the state of mental health legislation as it stands constitutes a burning injustice to people living with a mental health illness and notes her intention to introduce a Bill in 2019; further notes that every year one young person in ten …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 13
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
9th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th April 2019
FUTURE OF FOODBANKS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that a growing number of people are becoming reliant on foodbanks across many areas of the country; condemns the institutionalisation of foodbanks in the UK; and urges the Government to tackle low paying jobs and carry out an urgent review of universal credit and if the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
CENTENARY OF THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House remembers the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where troops of the British Indian Army opened fire on a peaceful crowd in the Jallianwala Bagh Gardens of Amritsar, Punjab; notes with horror, figures supplied by the UK Government which state 379 died and 1,000 were wounded, while the Indian Government …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
COMMERCIAL PRESSURE ON OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SAFETY
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) review of its CAP1145 measures introduced in 2014 to improve commercial offshore helicopter safety as a result of a series of incidents involving Super Puma helicopters in the North Sea which claimed twenty lives in four years; recalls that CAP1145 included …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th 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
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
190th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION ACT 1829
Tabled by:
Mike Kane (Labour - Wythenshawe and Sale East)
That this House notes that 13 April 2019 is the 190th anniversary of Royal Assent being given to The Catholic Emancipation Act 1829 which, in permitting Catholics to sit in the House of Commons, was a crucial milestone in the restoration of religious freedom; welcomes the contribution to politics that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th April 2019
FAIR PRICING FOR MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern that the issue of excessively high medicine prices and systemic lack of transparency in the Research & Development (R&D) system is a global crisis; further notes that the second Fair Pricing Forum will take place in April 2019 presenting a critical opportunity for …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
BRUNEI PENAL CODE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th April 2019
SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS SCHEME
Tabled by:
George Eustice (Conservative - Camborne and Redruth)
That this House notes that the UK successfully operated a Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme from 1945 until 2013; regrets the decision of the previous coalition Government to close that Scheme; further notes that many sectors in agriculture and horticulture are reporting acute difficulties recruiting labour for the 2019 harvest with …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
2nd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
3rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY 4 MAY 2019
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
BOMBING OF THE KITAF HOSPITAL IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House deplores the bombing of the Kitaf hospital in the Saada province of Yemen on 27 March 2019 which resulted in the death of eight people, five of whom were children; notes that the number of civilians killed in airstrikes has now reached over 17,500 since the four-year …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
2019 LOAN CHARGE IMPLEMENTATION
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the UK Government and HMRC's implementation of the 2019 LoanCharge; notes the 2019 Loan Charge was introduced by the Treasury to tackle disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes through which loans were paid instead of regular forms of remuneration; is dismayed by reports that HMRC's handling of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd April 2019
HONG KONG EXTRADITION LAW
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House is concerned about proposed changes to Hong Kong's extradition law to allow the Hong Kong Chief Executive to extradite fugitives to non-contracting jurisdictions including the People's Republic of China; is further concerned that this could facilitate the extradition of pro-democracy activists, journalists, dissidents and foreign nationals including …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st April 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd April 2019
MERSEY CROSSING TOLLS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm the cost of travelling to and from work for those who have to use the Silver Jubilee Bridge and the Mersey Gateway Bridge, which amounts to a cost of more than £900 a year; further notes that in some cases this additional cost has …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2019
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO WORKPLACES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes that the right to join a trade union is a basic democratic right, and that trade unions play an invaluable role in defending the pay, terms and conditions of their members; regrets that presently in the UK there is no legal right of access to workplaces …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
INCLUSIVE PEACE AND PROTECTION OF DEFENDERS IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House encourages further steps to be taken to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Peace Accord between the Colombian Government and the FARC signed in November 2016, including its gender-based agreements and prioritisation of victims' rights; recognises the vital role of civil society organisations and human …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SCIENCE - BETTER FOR ANIMALS AND PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the economic and scientific need to support advanced scientific human-relevant research methods; notes that the goal of Recital 10 of EU Directive 2010/63/EU is ‘full replacement of procedures on live animals for scientific and educational purposes as soon as scientifically possible’; supports the Declaration for Advanced …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th March 2019
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH WEAR A HAT DAY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports Wear a Hat Day on Friday 29 March 2019; notes that this is the UK's biggest brain tumour research fundraising event; congratulates Brain Tumour Research and their supporters on their efforts to fundraise and raise awareness of brain tumours; recognises that brain tumours kill more children …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
CUTS TO BBC NEWS PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that at this critical time for the nation over Brexit negotiations, the availability for well-resourced, independent news and analysis is of paramount importance; is therefore deeply concerned that the BBC plans to merge two of radio's most important radio current affairs programmes, the World Service's NewsHour …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
REVIEW OF PUBS CODE
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy told the House on 8 January 2019 that the Government would be announcing the statutory review into the success and operation of the Pubs code and Pubs code adjudicator by 31 March 2019; recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH DEPORTATIONS
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commemorates the 70th anniversary of the March Deportations in which almost 100,000 men, women and children from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were forcibly deported by the Soviet Union to Gulags in Eastern Russia; notes that the deportations were launched on 25 March 1949 and saw Baltic residents, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
TACKLING RACISM IN FOOTBALL
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the racist abuse directed at players in the England football team in their Euro 2020 qualification match in Montenegro on 25 March 2019; supports UEFA’s quick and decisive action in opening disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro; and agrees with footballer Raheem Sterling that any racist chanting should …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
EXPLOITATION OF COCOA FARMERS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports the Fairtrade Foundation petition which calls on an end to the exploitation of cocoa farmers; understands that some cocoa farmers are currently earning less that 75p a day, which is less than half of what they need for a good standard of living; further understands that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
STAFF OUR STATIONS (SOS) CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to station staff on both the Mainline Railway and London Underground and the vital role that they play in helping to deliver a safe, secure and accessible railway; notes that station staff assist with train despatch and safety at the platform-train interface, preventing suicides, helping …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
THE UK'S PROGRESS TOWARDS NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises that climate change is the single most important issue facing our planet; notes with concern that 2018 was the fourth-hottest year on record, with average global temperatures now 1°C above the pre-industrial average; celebrates the action taken by young people across the UK who have reminded …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th March 2019
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
PERIOD POVERTY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to roll out free sanitary products across NHS hospitals and secondary schools in England; notes however that periods may start as early as 8 years old; is appalled that pupils in England are missing time in school, college and university because of a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2019
CAPITAL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR A NEW HOSPITAL IN SOUTH WEST HERTFORDSHIRE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes that following the demise of A&E facilities at St Albans and Hemel Hempstead; Watford hospital, parts of which are over 100 years old, cannot cope with the needs of south west Hertfordshire’s growing community; further notes that the work of nurses and doctors and all NHS …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
EFFECT OF CYCLONE IDAI AND FLOODING IN MALAWI, MOZAMBIQUE AND ZIMBABWE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises the devastating human impact that Cyclone Idai and widespread flooding is having in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and the wider region of East Africa; notes the significant loss of life, injuries and displacement caused by these climatic conditions; welcomes the announcement of £6 million funding from DFID …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes with deep sadness that 26 March 2019 marks the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict in Yemen during which an estimated 60,000 people have been killed; further notes that despite the Stockholm Agreement, an average of three civilians a day are still dying and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL AND ADVERTS FOR BREASTMILK SUBSTITUTES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the British Medical Journal's decision to no longer carry adverts for breastmilk substitutes; understands that they have done so through concerns over the aggressive promotion of these products, and subsequent impacts on global rates of breastfeeding; appreciates that the decision was taken in line with the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
UK-WIDE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the stark warning from the world’s scientific community that there are just 12 years left to prevent 1.5 degrees warming; further notes that warming beyond 1.5 degrees represents a threat to the future of humanity, and that even warming limited to that level will wreak havoc …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 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
22nd March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 22nd March 2019
ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF THE GOLAN HEIGHTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House reiterates its support for the long-held international position that Israel is in occupation of the Golan Heights and has been for nearly 52 years; notes that such an occupation should be temporary and that all Israeli settlements there are illegal under international law; urges the UK Government …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2019
TWENTY YEARS OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that on 1 April 2019 the National Minimum Wage will be 20 years old; acknowledges the role of the Low Pay Commission; further notes that two thirds of beneficiaries are women; welcomes the development since 1999 of minimum wage rates for 16 and 17-year-olds and apprentices …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2019
MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME) AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that ME Awareness Week will be held in May 2019; commends those involved in raising greater awareness of the condition including the website www.actionforme.org.uk which creates a platform for wider sections of society to understand the issues that affect more than 250,000 people across the UK; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
20th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2019
NEW HOSPITAL FOR SOUTH WEST HERTFORDSHIRE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the vital and urgent need for the development a new acute hospital in South West Hertfordshire built on a green field site; is deeply concerned by the existing hospital's deteriorating infrastructure at the existing Watford site; acknowledges the issues faced in recruiting and retaining staff at …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2019
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes that the Environment Agency has imposed upon its non-nuclear staff a pay rise averaging less than 1.3 per cent which was rejected in ballot by more than 85 per cent of their union member staff and which represents a pay cut in real terms; further notes …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2019
BARCLAYS BANK LEEDS
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes that Barclays Bank has had a major presence in the city of Leeds for over 40 years; recognises the considerable contribution to the local community that has been made by staff and management during that time; notes with dismay the recent announcement of over 300 job …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2019
GOLF AND HEALTH WEEK
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the announcement of the first ever Golf and Health week taking place from 15-19 April 2019 which aims to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the sport; recognises the significant and robust scientific research undertaken into the health benefits of the sport …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
19th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2019
EMPOWER WOMEN FOR CHANGE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Empower Women for Change on the award of a £9,700 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from The National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a series of workshops …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2019
MASS KILLING IN NEW ZEALAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses grave and deep concern at the mass killing of worshippers at mosques in New Zealand; conveys sincere sympathy for their families and community who mourn at this time; condemns all those involved in any form of terrorism and reiterates that there can be no justification for …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED WORKERS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the equal role that disabled people can play in a workplace; acknowledges the value of employers having the proper infrastructure and facilities in place to support disabled employees; notes that an employer can currently retract a job offer on the basis of an individual having a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Jim Cunningham 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
14th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
PUBLIC INQUIRY ON BLACKLISTING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that an internal police investigation, the Creedon report, has been made public; understands that this has concluded that the police, including Special Branches across the UK, and the security services, supplied information to the Consulting Association, and its predecessor, the Economic League, that was funded by …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
THE WORK OF PHILIP CONNOLLY AT DISABILITY RIGHTS UK
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the extensive work of Philip Connolly in tirelessly campaigning for the rights and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK; acknowledges that Mr Connolly sets a strong and passionate example for current and future activists to follow; notes the successes that Mr Connolly and his colleagues …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House welcomes the independent UN Commission of Inquiry report on protests in Gaza; notes with the deepest concern its findings that, in its widespread use of force against demonstrators, Israeli security forces committed violations of international law which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity; condemns the …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 68
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2019
COST OF THE HIGH SPEED TWO PROJECT
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently review the costs of the High Speed Two project, making an explicit comparison with the original estimated cost of £32.7 billion; and calls upon the Department for Transport to increase levels of transparency over the High Speed Two project and its …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th March 2019
COMMONWEALTH GAMES AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House believes that the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee should ensure that it is a Living Wage Employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2019
ECOLOGIA YOUTH TRUST FUNDING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Ecologia Youth Trust on its recent success in securing £135,000 of National Lottery funding; notes that it will use the funding to empower 664 disadvantaged young people in the Highlands to build resilience, recognise their potential and take control of their lives through the provision of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
12th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2019
RAISING AWARENESS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House supports Endometriosis Awareness Month 2019; notes that this is a campaign raising awareness of a condition that affects 1 in 10 women from puberty to menopause yet the cause of which is not yet known; congratulates Endometriosis UK and their supporters for the various activities raising awareness …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
12th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2019
WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK AND ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes World Glaucoma Week from 10 to 16 March 2019; commits to ensuring that the one million glaucoma-related visits to the NHS are met with a state of the art health service focusing on best patient outcomes and efficient and safe service delivery; further commits to scrutinize …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2019
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House acknowledges International Dance Day on 29 April 2019, celebrating the UK dance sector, which is vibrant and diverse and a flagship UK industry; notes that as well as being a great UK art form, dance has a unique and important role to play in education, health and …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2019
VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2019
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2019 on 12 March 2019 at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2019
ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) on securing £2,424 of postcode lottery funding for their pilot generations project; notes that the project will bring nursery children into care homes to take part in music making alongside care home residents; further notes that the project is being introduced …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
11th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2019
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH FORCES PERSONNEL
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution made by thousands of Foreign and Commonwealth members of the UK’s Armed Forces; notes that those who have served for at least four years are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK for themselves, their partners and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2019
World Book Day 2019
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises 7 March 2019 as World Book Day in the UK and Ireland celebrating authors, illustrators, books and reading; congratulates World Book Day for its 22nd World Book Day being held in 2019; notes that the UK ranks 17th for literacy among 34 OECD countries; further notes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2019
FUNDING OF STATE SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the inadequacy of the funding currently available to all state schools; expresses deep concern over the warning from more than 7,000 head teachers that budget shortages are worsening; commends the call by head teachers for greater funding through the Worth Less? campaign; acknowledges that teachers and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CIVIL SERVICE PAY
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes since 2010 pay increases in the civil service have not kept up with inflation; is aware that since 2010 average salary levels in the civil service have fallen in value, by comparison with inflation, by between 1.1 per cent (consumer price index) and 1.9 per cent …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
6th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT 53 WEEK YEAR 2019-20
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House expresses concern that many universal credit claimants will be left without payment for one week's rent in 2019-20 due to that benefit only being paid for 52 weeks; further notes that this will affect universal credit tenants in social housing approximately every six years who are paid …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Jim Cunningham 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
6th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th March 2019
POVERTY PAY ON RAIL CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned that a significant number of workers on the rail network continue to be poorly paid; notes that catering contractors such as Rail Gourmet fulfil contracts where they pay less than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 per hour; is further concerned that contractors on …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th March 2019
FIBROMYALGIA AND US
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House welcomes the creation of Fibromyalgia and Us, a comic published in Dundee designed to spread awareness of the symptoms, the difficulties and what works through the lived experiences of those living with Fibromyalgia, and their families; recognises the success of the comic since its launch in December …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
MERSEY CROSSING TOLLS
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm the cost of travelling to and from work for those who have to use the Silver Jubilee Bridge and Mersey Gateway Bridge which amounts to a cost of over £900 per year; further notes that in some cases this additional cost has led to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2019
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SCHOOL TRANSPORT FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that as the law stands a young person …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2019
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PAY FOR CIVIL SERVANTS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that civil servants perform an essential role in the functioning of British democracy and the delivery of our public services especially as the UK renegotiates our relationship with the European Union; notes that public servants covered by the Cabinet Office and Treasury's civil service pay guidance …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2019
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UTILITY COMPANIES CHARGING FOR PAPER BILLS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House acknowledges the outrageous fee that some utility companies charge their customers who opt to receive paper versions of their bills; recognises that 4.8 million people did not use the internet in 2018; notes that this charge unfairly affects hardworking families and elderly people who do not have …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
4th March 2019
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FORCED LIVE ORGAN EXTRACTION FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern, allegations of forced organ harvesting in China and associated reports of suppression, persecution, torture and mass arbitrary imprisonment faced by religious and ethnic minority groups including Tibetans, Christians, Uyghers, and practitioners of the traditional Chinese meditation Falun Gong, that includes allegations of forced live …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2019
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ROLL-OUT OF PAVA ACROSS THE PUBLIC ADULT MALE PRISON ESTATE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is dismayed by the Government's decision to delay for up to 24 months, the roll-out of Pava pepper spray across the public adult male prison estate; agrees with the Prison Officers Association that with violence against staff at record levels and rising at a record rate, such …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th March 2019
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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1959 TIBETAN NATIONAL UPRISING
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising on 10 March 1959 in Lhasa, Tibet; notes that the uprising was met with extreme force, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Tibetans and the beginning of increasingly harsh Chinese rule over Tibet; recognises that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2019
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PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House recognises that the ongoing escalation of military conflict between India and Pakistan is not in the interests of either country; notes that both countries possess nuclear capabilities and that a continuation of this conflict could destabilise the entire region and lead to a catastrophic loss of life; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2019
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Exiting the European Union (Taxes and Duties)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Value Added Tax and Excise Personal Reliefs (Special Visitors and Goods Permanently Imported) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 91), dated 22 January 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 January …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 1
28th February 2019
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Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Value Added Tax (Accounting Procedures for Import VAT for VAT Registered Persons and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 60), dated 21 January 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 January …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 1
28th February 2019
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT SERVICE CENTRE STAFFING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes staff working in universal credit service centres in Walsall and Wolverhampton have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action over excessive workloads, insufficient recruitment and lack of consultation between employer and staff; further notes that 90.2 per cent of members voted for strike action on a 55.8 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th February 2019
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EPILEPSY AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House expresses serious concern at the high number of people with epilepsy being denied Personal Independence Payment (PIP); is alarmed that since the introduction of this benefit the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has denied PIP to over 41 per cent of people living with epilepsy who …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2019
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LONG-TERM SOCIAL CARE SETTLEMENT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the state of the social care sector and the unsustainable levels of unmet care need; notes the NHS calling for social care reform through the Health for Care campaign; and calls on the Government to deliver a sustainable, new and fair system and funding formula for …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2019
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MANDATING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROVISION
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House agrees with the BMA, Faculty of Public Health, Health Foundation, Health & SocialCare Select Committee, King's Fund, LGA, Royal Society for Public Health and many others that have warned that public health cuts are a false economy, heaping added pressure upon an overstretched NHS and jeopardising future …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th February 2019
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SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House commends Finlay McFarlane for the courage he has shown in waiving his anonymity to speak about his experience as a male survivor of sexual violence on BBC The Nine; notes his efforts to tackle the stigma associated with male survivors which contributes to underreporting of sexual crimes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th February 2019
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RISING TENSIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the rising tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the use of military action by India across Pakistani airspace and the subsequent air strikes from Pakistan; recognises that further violence and force could cause growing instability across both …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
27th February 2019
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CHILDREN'S LIVER DISEASE FOUNDATION'S BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2019
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 1 March 2019 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that every week 20 children in the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
27th February 2019
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ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST BOARDS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House shares the view of the Allied Health Professions Federation (AHPF) that greater diversity of talent in leadership posts in hospitals can boost multi-disciplinary working, reduce pressure on emergency departments and hence improve outcomes for patients; agrees with the AHPF that the rules governing NHS Foundation Trust hospitals …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th February 2019
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CUTS TO CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Tabled by:
Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House calls on the Government to reverse its cuts to children's services; believes that local councils are being forced to close children's centres as a result of cuts to grants from central Government; believes that these closures put pressure on other public services such as social services; and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
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Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Value Added Tax (Postal Packets and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 1376), dated 17 December 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 December 2018, be annulled.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2019
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USE OF ANIMALS FOR WARFARE EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern that, each year, thousands of animals of various species including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs, are experimented upon using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that, whilst these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2019
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RIVER KENT FLOOD DEFENCES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House remembers the widespread devastation that Storm Desmond caused to people’s homes across Cumbria more than three years ago; supports the thousands whose homes were flooded and who still live in fear of what will happen every time there is heavy rainfall; backs the flood defence plans for …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th February 2019
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NATIONWIDE YOUTH STRIKES FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes the voice and real concerns of young people on climate change and the future of the planet and of human-kind; recognises the latest warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the need for urgent radical action to minimise the catastrophic impacts of climate change; …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2019
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EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Monday 25 February to Sunday 3 March 2019 is eating disorders awareness week; acknowledges the work done to highlight the condition; is concerned that admissions to hospitals for potentially life-threatening eating disorders has increased dramatically in the last 12 months; expresses concern that admissions to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2019
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National Health Service
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Amendments Relating to the Provision of Integrated Care Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 248), dated 13 February 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 February 2019, be annulled.
69 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Independent: 7
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th February 2019
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WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION IN ESA ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House calls on the Department for Work and Pensions to disregard armed forces compensation payments, including war disablement pension, from Employment Support Allowance (ESA) means-testing; believes that veterans receiving war disablement pension because of physical or mental impairments incurred through service should not be materially disadvantaged in claiming …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
25th February 2019
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CHRISTMAS BONUS FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to reconsider its decision not to award universal credit recipients a one-off Christmas bonus which is given to the recipients of 19 other welfare payments; considers that the Government should uprate the Christmas bonus payment ahead of December 2019 which remains at a …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th February 2019
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IMPORTANCE OF JOURNALISM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House celebrates the importance of investigative journalism in the public interest; believes that a free press is critical to the health of democratic society and that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right; is concerned by the arrests of National Union of Journalists members Barry McCaffrey and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
14th February 2019
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CHANGES TO THE PENSION CREDIT SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern with the Government’s plans to change the pension credit system which could lead to an increase in pensioner poverty; is dismayed that the Government has decided that pension credits will from now on, only be available to couples where both partners have reached pension age, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
7th February 2019
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KILMARNOCK FC 150 YEARS OLD
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the oldest professional football club in Scotland, Kilmarnock FC, on its 150th anniversary, having been founded on 5 January 1869; recognises the special history of the club; notes that the club won the league championship in 1965, defeating Hearts 2-0 on the last day of the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th February 2019
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GORDON BANKS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Gordon Banks OBE; remembers with fondness the greatest save ever in footballing history with the agility he was renowned for; and extends deepest sympathy to the family of Gordon Banksy who was a national treasure and an international legend.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th February 2019
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LOWER EARNINGS LIMIT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises that the Government's 2017 pledge to remove the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) would provide a boost for the retirement pots of low-income workers; understands that the Government has given only a vague timescale commitment to lower the threshold in the mid-2020s; believes that low paid workers …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th February 2019
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FUEL POVERTY AWARENESS DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this house notes that Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is on 15 February and commends the work of the National Energy Action charity and Energy Action Scotland in working to end fuel poverty and promote Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; further notes that there is strong cross-party recognition on the need …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
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CHEMICAL WEAPONS USE IN WEST PAPUA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the use of chemical weapons by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in the West Papuan regency of Nduga; notes that the Nduga Regency is experiencing a significant increase in Indonesian military and police activity; further notes that Indonesia is a …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th February 2019
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SUSPENSION OF THE INTERMEDIATE-RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the suspension of the Intermediate-range Nuclear ForcesTreaty (INF) by the United States of America and Russia; recalls that the INF treaty strengthened European security by removing and eliminating all land-based Cruise, Pershing and SS20 missiles from Europe; notes that abrogating the INF Treaty …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2019
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ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th February 2019
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DETENTION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the continuing detention of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain al-Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef, Eman al-Nafjan and Samar Badawi, many months after their arrests in 2018; is extremely alarmed by allegations that some activists have been subjected to sexual harassment, torture and ill-treatment, including …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2019
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#HELLOTOKINDNESS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House supports Hello magazine’s #HelloToKindness campaign; praises the campaign for supporting kindness in an effort to combat the growing problem of online abuse; congratulates the campaign for standing up to abuse that occurs on social media platforms in an attempt to promote a more positive, welcoming environment online; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
12th February 2019
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REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th February 2019
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COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST INCIDENT FIGURES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the 2018 anti-Semitic incidents report by the Community Security Trust (CST); further notes that the stated record of 1,652 anti-Semitic incidents represents a 16 per cent rise on the previous year and for the third year running the highest annual total of anti-Semitic incidents that CST …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th February 2019
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MONEY IN SPORT AND THE REAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House notes the passion and excitement during the first weekend of the Six Nations Rugby Championship 2019 and the contribution made by stadium workers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans; further notes that the tournament would not be possible without those workers at the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
11th February 2019
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ROUGH SLEEPING IN COVENTRY AND THE WEST MIDLANDS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes, whilst welcoming the fall in the total number of rough sleepers in the UK, that rough sleeping remains a growing problem across many areas of the country; condemns the particularly prominent rises in the number of people sleeping rough in Coventry and across the wider West …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2019
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HOLIDAY PAY FOR IN-HOUSE STAFF
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House shows its gratitude for the consistent hard work and dedication of parliamentary staff at all levels, without whom this House would be unable to conduct its significant work; urges the House administration to comply with the 2017 Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Dudley Metropolitan …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th February 2019
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ACCESS TO CASH
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern about the rate at which access to cash is being reduced across the UK, with more than 200 free-to-use cashpoints and 60 bank branches closing per month according to analysis by Which?; recognises that while there has been an increase in digital payments, cash is …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2019
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SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS AND WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House acknowledges the petition by Mandy Jones, entitled 'LET'S STOP influencers and celebrities working with products promoting speedy weight loss', which calls on the Advertising Standards Authority to regulate social media influencers; appreciates that Mandy Jones, the founder of the Empowered Women Project, is promoting this petition to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th February 2019
KURDISH HUNGER STRIKES IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses its deep concern for the welfare of around 250 Kurdish prisoners in Turkey, who have begun an indefinite hunger strikes in protest against the prison conditions of imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan; notes that some protestors, including Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Leyla Guven, have now …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th February 2019
UNANI MEDICINE DAY
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House commends efforts being made by the UK Ayurveda fraternity to create a self-regulatory framework for all AYUSH systems including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy as well as Jyotish, Vastu and Sangeetam, the aim of which is to protect the public through establishing safety standards whilst also ensuring …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th February 2019
OESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the £855,000 grant to Queen's University scientist researcher Dr Helen Coleman by Cancer Research UK to prevent oesophageal cancer and to improve survival rates; thanks Queen's University and Dr Coleman for the ground breaking work already carried out; and encourages Dr Coleman from Portaferry and her …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th February 2019
Medicines
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 62), dated 14 January 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 January, be annulled.
46 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th February 2019
DR SHOAIB SUDDLE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision to appoint a commission chaired by Dr Shoaib Suddle; notes that the intention of the commission is to ensure implementation of the decision PLD 2014 SC 699 of June 2014 to safeguard the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan; affirms …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 2019
KISHORN PORT RE-OPENING
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes that the West Highlands yard in Kishorn has secured its first major oil and gas industry contract in more than 40 years; further notes Kishorn port is preparing for the arrival of the world's biggest semi-submersible offshore drilling rig, the Ocean GreatWhite, for service work; recognises …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 2019
PROMOTING RECONCILIATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House expresses its serious concern at the lack of progress Sri Lanka has made in implementing its commitments in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions 30/1 and 34/1, to address the legacy of the country's armed conflict and to promote reconciliation, accountability and human rights; notes with …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 2019
THE WORK OF VETERANS FIRST POINT LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
This House recognises the outstanding work of Veterans First Point Lanarkshire (V1P) in providing a specialist service to veterans; notes that V1P officially launched in September 2016 and since has since supported over 400 veterans; further notes V1P seeks to support veterans in all aspects of their lives including welfare, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
11th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 2019
ALCOHOL CHARTER
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is alarmed that alcohol treatment services have been severely cut while the affordability and availability of alcohol, and alcohol dependency, have increased dramatically; notes that liver disease is now the only major cause of death in the UK which is rising; further notes that in England alone …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
31st January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 31st January 2019
VIOLENCE IN PRISONS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House expresses grave concern at the soaring levels of violence in prisons as revealed by the most recent Safety in Custody statistics; is alarmed by the 20 per cent rise in the recorded number of yearly assault incidents across the prison estate in England and Wales to 33,803, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
PENSION CREDIT - DEBATE AND VOTE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House takes note of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 31 and Savings and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No 21 and 23 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I., 2019 No. 37 (C.1)), dated 14 January 2019; considers that such changes which could see mixed …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th January 2019
POLITICAL DETAINEES IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s use of illegal detention to silence female activists pushing for greater freedoms within the country and Saudi Arabia’s illegal detention of other political prisoners, including but not limited to Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud, Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, Abdulaziz bin Fahd …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
RATES OF PAY FOR SECURITY STAFF ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the valuable work done by security staff on the parliamentary estate; further notes the current dispute between security staff represented by the PCS union and the House authorities concerning overtime rates; believes that security staff recruited in summer 2016 should be paid in line with the …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 64
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
24th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
CEREDIGION WASPI CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House recognises the launch of the Ceredigion branch of the national Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) campaign on Saturday 19 January; notes that there are more than 5,000 women in Ceredigion who were born in the 1950s and who, despite paying into the National Insurance Fund all …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
28th January 2019
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES 2019
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019; recognises the rich diversity of indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles including Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Welsh, Doric, Romany, Cornish, Irish Gaelic and British Sign Language; welcomes the UN’s recognition of the importance of these languages …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
23rd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes the annual wealth check released by Oxfam to mark the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which shows that the 26 richest billionaires in the world own as many assets as the poorest half of the planet's population; records that such inequality of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
TASHI WANGCHUK
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House is dismayed by the continued imprisonment of Tibetan language advocate, Tashi Wangchuk, who was first detained three years ago today on 27 January, and since sentenced to five years in prison for advocating for the use of Tibetan language in local schools in Tibetan populated areas; deplores …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
LEARNING DISABLED BADMINTON TEAM MATCH AND MR JAMES P E PERT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Mr James P E Pert from Shettleston in Glasgow East constituency on his success as a member of the Glasgow Disability Badminton Club at the first ever Learning Disabled Badminton Team Match; commends Mr Pert on achieving Gold in the Men's Doubles (Class 1) and Silver …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th January 2019
ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) on their 40 year anniversary; notes the amazing difference that the counselling provided by the ABM breastfeeding helpline can make to the breastfeeding journey of mothers; further notes the contribution the organisation has made to public policy and debate around …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2019
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
PLASTIC WASTE EXPORTS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that two thirds of plastic waste separated for recycling in the UK is currently sent abroad for processing and that 105,000 tonnes of UK plastic was imported by Malaysia alone in 2017-18; recognises that many of the countries in the Global South receiving the UK's rubbish …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th January 2019
NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Newcross Healthcare, one of the country's biggest providers of agency health workers, where it is reported that managers are pressured to fine employees £50 for phoning in sick or cancelling shifts within 24 hours' notice; notes that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
22nd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
THOMAS WILSON - SCOTLAND'S GREAT COMPOSER
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House commemorates the composer, Thomas Wilson, who lived from 1927 to 2001 and is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent voices in classical music of the last half of the twentieth century; notes that, although he was born in the USA of British parents, he lived …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th 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
22nd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
DVLA USE OF FREESTYLE LIBRE AND CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the DVLA Medical Advisory Panels consideration for drivers with diabetes on insulin to be able to use FreeStyle Libre and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices to monitor their blood glucose levels; appreciates that objections raised by other organisations in this matter were overruled; acknowledges that this …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
TERRORIST ATTACK IN NAIROBI, KENYA IN JANUARY 2019
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on the DusitD2 compound hotel complex in Nairobi Kenya in January 2019; conveys its sympathy to the families of all of those who were killed by this act of terrorism; looks forward to a speedy recovery for those who were injured; and reaffirms …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
21st January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
150TH ANNIVERSARY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the incredible legacy and creative genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; reflects on the year-long programme of events that took place in 2018 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; notes that highlights included the re-opening of the Willow Tearooms on Sauchiehall …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
CANCER FOCUS NI 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Cancer Focus NI; thanks all the staff, counsellors and volunteers for their vital contribution over the years and for the encouragement and support they have given to those suffering from cancer and to their families; and wishes every success to that organisation …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
21st January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
WORK OF HOPE AND HOMES FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the work of Hope and Homes for Children and Mark Waddington CBE in tirelessly campaigning for the rights and welfare of children confined to institutions; acknowledges the effort of the Government to tackle this issue through their cross-government statement announced at the Global Disability Summit 2018, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
FUNDING FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently increase funding for colleges across the country; urges the Government to work with trade unions to ensure that college staff receive a long-overdue pay rise so that their pay is put on a par with that of school staff; and recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION REGULATOR
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the crucial role of our higher education sector in meeting the nation's skills needs and supporting local economies; notes with concern the recent comments by Sir Michael Barber, chair of the Office for Students, which suggest that the new regulator will not support universities experiencing financial …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
15th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER'S 50TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 50th Birthday of racing legend Michael Schumacher; thanks him for the record-breaking Formula One racing which has been enjoyed by thousands throughout the years; and further conveys to Michael best wishes for a return to full health and strength and best wishes to his family …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
21st January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st January 2019
IN TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commemorates the life and work of Professor Martin Gore CBE who tragically passed away suddenly; notes that he was a giant amongst UK cancer doctors, a pioneer in developing the field of medical oncology, spearheading many advances in the treatment of melanoma, renal and ovarian cancer; further …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
17th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st January 2019
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES WATT
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That the House welcomes the activities taking place in Inverclyde to commemorate the life of James Watt, Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, who was born on 19 January 1736 and died 200 years ago on 25 August 1819; notes that Inverclyde council starts its celebration of the life of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st January 2019
CHANGES TO PENSION CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed changes to eligibility for pension credit; notes that from 15 May 2019 new pensioners whose partners are younger than the state retirement age of 65 will no longer be able to claim a means-tested top-up called pension credit but instead will …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st January 2019
UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2452 ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2452 at the UN Security Council on 16 January 2019, which calls for the establishment in Yemen of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA); recognises that this Special Political Mission will allow up to 75 independent monitors …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st January 2019
ANNIVERSARY OF BELHAVEN BREWERY
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the 300th anniversary of the iconic Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar, the oldest working brewery in Scotland and one of the oldest in Britain; notes that brewing has taken place on the site for hundreds of years, while the brew house's lintel is engraved with the date …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
15th January 2019
65 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
11th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with sadness the announcement by Andy Murray that he is likely to retire from competitive tennis in 2019 due to injury; pays tribute to his legacy as one of the leading male tennis players throughout the past decade as a three-time Grand Slam winner, double Olympic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019
FIONA CHANNON
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House thanks Fiona Channon for her dedication, hard work and good humour in serving the House of Commons, its Members of Parliament, staff and officials through nearly two decades of service; and wishes her the best of luck in her new job in the House of Lords.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th January 2019
HUNGER STRIKE BY LEYLA GÜVEN MP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned that the hunger strike in Turkey by Leyla Güven MP of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has reached its third month and that she is in a critical condition; notes that her protest has inspired others to hunger strike, including Ilhan Sis in Newport, South …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
PROTECTION FOR COMPANION DOGS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern about the number of companion pet dogs which are injured or killed in incidents with other dogs; notes that more than 60,000 dogs die each year in these incidents; expresses dismay at the trauma felt by families when their cherished pets are killed; notes that …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
8th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the latest attacks on Christians at their church in Egypt; sends sincere sympathies to the family of the bomb disposal expert who was killed whilst defusing the bomb; assures the Egyptian Government of UK support to defeat terrorism; and reiterates support for Christians in Egypt and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
7th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
SELECT COMMITTEE SCRUTINY OF EXECUTIVE PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House believes that a means of countering the gross rewards paid to too many senior executives in the UK is for a Select Committee to be established whose terms of reference would include consideration of the range of high pay awards and whether those awards are linked to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th January 2019
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
EU CITIZENS' RIGHTS AND THE SETTLED STATUS SCHEME
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House condemns the Settled Status scheme for non-UK EU citizens as discriminatory and unnecessary; believes that people who have chosen to make their lives here under the auspices of the EU’s Freedom of Movement should be welcome to stay without any documentation or payment of a fee and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
7th January 2019
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COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to take urgent action, working alongside the English Football League, to guarantee the future of Coventry City Football Club and its future at the Ricoh Arena; calls on all stakeholders involved in the dispute over Coventry City …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2018
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NATIONAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND LEARNING CENTRE
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House regrets that the United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial Foundation (UKHMF) chose the day before the Christmas parliamentary recess to submit its controversial National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre planning application to the City of Westminster; notes that the application is not yet available for consideration by interested people; …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2018
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TOUGHER SENTENCES FOR PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENT CRIME
Tabled by:
Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)
That this House believes that keeping perpetrators of violent crime off the street will send the right message to people that might engage in such acts, help keep the public safe and deter further violent offences; further believes that tougher sentences for perpetrators of violent crime will reaffirm and where …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
19th December 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 20th December 2018
FARM FATALITIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern that Farm Fatalities are at a 6 year high in Northern Ireland; calls upon the Ulster Farmers Union and National Farmers Union and governmental bodies to work in closer cooperation to raise awareness of dangers on the farm and precautions and safeguards that can be …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
17th December 2018
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GAELIC BOOKS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the Gaelic Books Council on celebrating its 50th anniversary; understands that the inaugural meeting of the Gaelic Books Council, chaired by Derick Thomson, took place in December 1968 at the University of Glasgow; recognises that, in the subsequent 50 years, the Gaelic Books Council has worked …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 20th December 2018
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT CHRISTMAS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses sincere thankfulness that we live in a country which allows us to celebrate the birth of Jesus and Christmas; considers those states in which to even whisper the name of Jesus would mean death; prays for those who can only celebrate Christmas in their heart; and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th December 2018
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Guide Dogs in Taxis
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House expresses concern that guide dog owners are being refused access to taxis; recognises that there should be no barriers to blind and disabled people accessing services, forms of transport and buildings; further recognises that guide dogs play an invaluable role in assisting people with sight difficulties in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th December 2018
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FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is deeply concerned at the new research undertaken by Bristol University which has concluded that up to 17 per cent of children could have symptoms consistent with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; notes the results of the research that up to 79 per cent of children in the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
18th December 2018
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLASGOW CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Catherine Drummond on her successful Christmas toy collection for children and families residing at Ronald McDonald House Glasgow; acknowledges the personal dedication of Catherine, who collects toys all year round; notes that Ronald McDonald House Glasgow provides free accommodation to families whose critically ill child is …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is alarmed by the election of far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president; notes his support for the former dictatorship in Brazil and his remarks that it should have killed tens of thousands of more people; further notes his statements in favour of torture and extrajudicial police …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th December 2018
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLLOUT
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to do all that she can to ensure that nobody is worse off financially as a result of transitioning from legacy benefits onto universal credit; asks that the Government increases funding for universal credit, beyond that promised …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
17th December 2018
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PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced globally each year, the equivalent to the weight of the world’s entire population; further notes that more than 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in our seas and oceans; highlights the urgent need for more …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th December 2018
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YEMEN PEACE TALKS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the announcement by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that a truce has been agreed in Stockholm for Hudaydah port in Yemen; expresses its support for other measures agreed at the talks, including the mutual transfer of up to 15,000 prisoners in the conflict, funds for the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
13th December 2018
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ARDEER BOWLING CLUB, STEVENSTON
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commends Ardeer Bowling Club for its recent purchase and installation of a Defibrillator; recognises that the club raised funding for the purchase through the generous Donations of Members, local organisations and fellow bowling clubs; understands that a club member recently suffered a heart attack on the bowling …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2018
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BOXING DAY TRAINS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services being provided in England and Wales other than minimal services in the South East; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th December 2018
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WATER POLLUTION IN NORTHERN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th December 2018
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HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES STAFF PENSIONS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the decision of Historic Royal Palaces to close the defined benefits pension and move 120 staff to a defined contribution scheme; further notes the negative financial impact this will have on those who are currently in the defined benefits scheme, with some receiving substantially …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th December 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SERVICES OF ROYAL MAIL AND POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House thanks the Royal Mail and Post Office staff for all their hard work to sort and deliver millions of letters, cards and parcels each week of the year; notes the exceptional pressure upon them over the Christmas period and New Year period; further notes that there will …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the staggering number of people who take their own life every day in the UK; further notes that in 2017 a total of 5,821 people sadly took their own life; recognises the tireless work of people around UK to raise awareness of suicide and mental health …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th December 2018
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DWP CHRISTMAS BONUS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
This House notes with concern that the Department for Work and Pensions Christmas bonus paid to benefit claimants has not been up-rated since it was introduced in 1972 and remains at £10; further notes recent reports that the bonus is being discontinued under universal credit; highlights that, according to the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2018
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DELAY IN THE INTRODUCTION OF THE 26-30 RAILCARD
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer's 2017 commitment to introduce a 26-30 railcard which will give holders a one-third discount on rail journeys nationwide; further notes the average 3.1 per cent rail fare increase from 2 January 2019; acknowledges the Rail Delivery Group's promise that the railcard …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th December 2018
PROTECTING ELDERLY PEOPLE FROM EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned that many vulnerable older people are at risk of exploitation including financial abuse; notes that at least 130,000 older people have suffered some form of financial abuse by somebody known to them, with elderly women who are living on their own at greatest risk, according …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
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70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That his House notes that Human Rights Day on 10 December 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to regardless of race, religion, sex or political belief; supports the principle of equal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 10th December 2018
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE FINALS 2019
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House congratulates Gareth Southgate and the England men's football team for qualifying to the UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal in June 2019 by beating Spain and Croatia; notes that this new official UEFA competition has significant standing as a major competitive international trophy; further notes that the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th December 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th December 2018
VISAS FOR FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House recognises the reports from UK festival organisers of increasingly onerous bureaucratic burdens, delays and refusals of visit visas for international artists invited to attend their events, including the world leading festivals in Edinburgh; expresses concern that frustrations with the process, coupled with increasing perceptions of the UK …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
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TAKING FIRST WORLD WAR COMMEMORATION INTO THE FUTURE
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House congratulates Neil McLennan, University of Aberdeen and instigator, and Thoren Ferguson, composer, on both performing in Birkenhead as part of the town's Wilfred Owen Commemoration and, together with Associate Professor Paul Ferguson, Edinburgh Napier University and musicians from George Watson's College and Tynecastle High School for anchoring …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2018
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TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE UGANDAN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Paul Williams (Labour - Stockton South)
That this House condemns the arrest and subsequent torture of Members of the Ugandan Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi known as Bobi Wine, Paul Mwiru, Francis Zaake, Gerald Karuhanga, and Kasiano Wadri; believes that arrest and the use of torture against elected legislators has no place in a democratic country; and calls …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
3rd December 2018
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US SENATE VOTE ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes Joint Resolution 54 passed in the United States Senate on 28 November 2018 on removing American military involvement from the conflict in the Republic of Yemen, including air-to-air refuelling and intelligence support; commends the actions of US Senators in seeking an end to the ongoing violence …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2018
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BANK HOLIDAY MINIMUM WAGES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House calls on the Government to increase the hourly minimum wage for all hours worked on Easter Sunday and Christmas day to twice that of the statutory minimum.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2018
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HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MYANMAR
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes that the UN's Independent International fact-finding mission on Myanmar (Burma) alleges that crime against humanity and war crimes have been committed in the Kachin and Shan states of northern Burma; condemns the alleged human rights abuses by the Burmese military in northern Burma, which include torture, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT - ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that it is Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) policy that universal credit claimants can be sanctioned if they either refuse to work or leave voluntarily a zero-hours contract; further notes that this is not the case under the legacy system; is aware that zero-hours contracts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th December 2018
SCAMMING INDUSTRY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the increasing sophistication of the scamming industry; notes that, according to UK Finance, more than £500 million was stolen by scammers in the first six months of 2018; further notes that mobile banking fraud had risen by 54 per cent in the same period in 2017, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
29th November 2018
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SAVE OUR POST OFFICE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises that 1 December 2018 will be the CWU led Save our Post Office National Day of Action; acknowledges the importance of local post offices on main and high streets in all communities across the UK; supports the campaign led by the Communications Workers Union (CWU) to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th December 2018
REMOVAL OF IMPLIED CONSENT UNDER UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes with deep concern that the system of implied consent which existed under the legacy benefits system has been removed under universal credit; believes that this will make it more difficult for claimants with complex needs to make claims to universal credit; further believes that this will …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th November 2018
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CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House congratulates the All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability for its work with Changing Places; further congratulates Zack Kerr from Accrington for his petition calling on Government investment to help fund the building of more Changing Places toilets in motorway service stations which received 145,000 signatures; welcomes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
28th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th December 2018
COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House applauds the work of charities of sufferers of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Burning Nights CRPS Support and CRPS UK; welcomes the 2018 updated clinical guidelines for CRPS, one of the most painful of all known conditions at 42 out of 50 on the McGill pain scale; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th November 2018
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PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Government has stated that companies may need to stockpile medicines, including essential drugs for the treatment of diabetes and other chronic, life threatening conditions; further notes the comments made by Mike Thompson, Chief Executive of the Association …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd November 2018
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SARA CONFERENCE 2018
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House notes the commencement of the Sara Conference on women and antisemitism; supports the aims and efforts of the APPG Against Antisemitism and the Antisemitism Policy Trust in seeking to highlight concerns about this gendered racist abuse; welcomes the cross-party nature of the initiative and the positive engagement …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2018
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THE FAMILY FUND
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this welcomes the work of Family Fund, the UK's largest charity providing grants and services to the families of disabled or seriously ill children to help improve their lives; notes that they have provided 88,407 families with £34 million of support across the UK, including 100 families in Edinburgh …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2018
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CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House regrets the civil war in Syria, now into its seventh year, which has claimed an estimated 400,000 lives and led to 11 million people, half of the Syrian population, being forced to leave their homes; notes that in addition to the massive civilian casualties, there has been …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th November 2018
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TRAIN FARES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the appalling year that train passengers have had; notes that between 1 April and 21 July 2018 around 900 trains a day suffered from cancellations ;further notes that punctuality on Britain's railways has hit a 12 year low due to delays and disruptions; recognises the high …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th November 2018
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BANGOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION MARCH AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House endorses the peaceful Reclaim the Night protest against sexual violence organised by Bangor University's Students Union, Undeb Bangor, to be held on the evening of 29 November 2018; commends the international campaign to stop sexual violence against women, street harassment, rape culture and victim blaming; praises Bangor …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd November 2018
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HOPE FOR PEACE IN CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House welcomes the opening of Deryneia and Apliki Aplic checkpoints on the 12th hour of the 12th day of November 2018; thanks all Cypriots working to open these and other checkpoints in Mia Milia Haspolat, Athienou Kiracikoy and Kokkina Erenkoy, and three in Nicosia called for by their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th November 2018
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PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest and the quickest killing cancer among common cancers; further notes that national data show that 75 per cent of people diagnosed will die within a year of diagnosis and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd November 2018
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ACCESS TO HIV TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the current challenges children in low and middle income countries have in accessing HIV treatment; further notes that the second Paediatric HIV Rome Conference will take place in December 2018 presenting a critical opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the accelerated development and introduction …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2018
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REPRISALS OF FEMALE POLITICAL PRISONERS AND VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' torture, sexual assault, ill-treatment and unfair trials of women targeted for politically-motivated charges; deplores the assault of Hajer Mansoor, Medina Ali and Najah Yusuf in September 2018, led by the head of Bahrain's Isa Town Women's Detention Centre, Major Mariam Albardoli; highlights that …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2018
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CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND REPORT ON HELMS GREEN DEAL MIS-SELLING
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Bad Company report by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) and commends the local impact study on the same issue by East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (EACAS); notes that the Bad Company report highlights endemic consumer issues with one green deal supplier, Home Energy …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2018
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THE AMRITSAR MASSACRE - 13 APRIL 1919
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House remembers the Amritsar Massacre, also known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where troops of the British Indian Army opened fire on a peaceful crowd in the Jallianwala Bagh Gardens of Amritsar, Punjab; notes that official figures given by the British Indian authorities identified 379 dead and 1,100 …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
15th November 2018
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LONMIN'S MARIKANA OPERATIONS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern at the continuing lack of justice for victims and survivors of the Marikana Massacre in South Africa in August 2012 and at the involvement of Lonmin, a London-based and listed company, in that massacre; urges the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to call on the Government …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
14th November 2018
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FRACKING REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes that, since fracking was resumed in Lancashire in October 2018, the safety limit threshold for earthquakes has been breached three times, including one at Preston New Road that recorded eight times the energy of the 0.5 Red light magnitude set by the Government; further notes that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th July 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd November 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2018
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ABBY LANG AND THE CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG CHARITY
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House congratulates Abby Lang on her successful campaign to raise public awareness on life-threatening cardiac conditions affecting young people; welcomes her work with the Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity, which has been supporting affected young people and their families since 1995; commends Abby on her inspiring speech …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
20th November 2018
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STUDENT PARAMEDICS AND THE LEARNING SUPPORT FUND
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that, as part of the Government's health education funding reforms, new students in England starting a nursing, midwifery or allied health professional course can apply for financial support from the Learning Support Fund (LSF); regrets that this does not extend to those students studying university paramedic …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2018
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UNITED NATIONS REPORT ON EXTREME POVERTY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House condemns the immoral widespread extreme poverty in the UK as detailed by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights; observes the central role played by this UK Government, particularly by the DWP, in deepening this ongoing poverty crisis since 2010 through ideological social …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2018
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PLASTICS BILL
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to 5.3 trillion US dollars, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th November 2018
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DEAL ON KIRKUK OIL BETWEEN IRAQ AND THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly welcomes an initial deal between the federal Government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), as urged by the UK and others, that will allow 50-100,000 barrels per day of stranded oil in Kirkuk to be exported via the KRG pipeline to Turkey and the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th November 2018
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ACCESS TO FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the decision made by NHS England on World Diabetes Day to fund flash glucose monitoring for Type 1 diabetes patients across England from April 2019; commends all individuals and organisations that have continuously campaigned to end the postcode lottery for this life changing device which reduces …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
14th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the rising tide of knife crime in parts of the UK, increasing gun crime in parts of the US, along with massive political uncertainty in the Middle East, Europe and in the UK; acknowledges that 100 years ago as the First World War, the Great War, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
19th November 2018
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BEAVERS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL UNICEF GOLD BANNER AWARD
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises that 20 November 2018 marks 29 years since the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN General Assembly; notes that the Convention became legally binding in 1990 and came into force in the UK in 1992; further notes that the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th November 2018
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FEED THE HUNGRY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House places on record its thanks to the work of Feed The Hungry, not just in this country but around the world as it seeks to feed over 242,000 children daily in 19 countries; notes that this charity marks eight years in the UK and 30 years internationally; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
19th November 2018
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NI CANCER DRUGS FUND ACCESS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the confirmation by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland that it will provide access to medicines approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for use through the Cancer Drugs Fund in England and reform the Individual Funding Request process; recognises the importance …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th November 2018
TREATMENT OF EU CITIZENS SINCE THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its concern for the status and identity of EU citizens living in the UK; notes that since the referendum on the UK leaving the EU, many EU citizens in the UK have felt increasingly unwelcome; further notes worrying reports of increased harassment; is concerned at figures …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
14th November 2018
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UK DECLARATION OF RECOVERY RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch by Faces and Voices of Recovery UK of the UK Recovery Declaration of Rights which states that all people have a right to recover from addiction to alcohol and other drugs; understands that the Declaration calls for action to build communities of recovery and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
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LEGALISATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises and welcomes the legalisation of medical cannabis with effect from 1 November 2018 but regrets the immense ongoing disappointment and suffering being caused to patients and their families, particularly those affected by severe childhood epilepsy, who continue to be prevented from accessing medical cannabis as a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th November 2018
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RIGHT TO RECEIVE WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF BENEFITS OR WAGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House recognises that many people on low incomes, or in receipt of benefits, often have financial difficulties in spreading their income over a whole month, and are forced to use credit card companies or pay day lenders at very high rates of interest; expresses concern at the large …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
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KURDISH REGIONS ATTACK
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its deep concern that on 27 October 2018, Turkish forces launched a series of attacks against villages west of Kobane and in Gire Spi in Northern Syria; condemns these attacks, the impact on the civilian population of these villages and, in particular, the killing of a …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2018
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VIOLENT CRIME
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that Britain is experiencing sharply rising violent crime, particularly knife crime; further notes that police officer numbers have been cut across the UK and that police stations have been closed in unprecedented numbers; notes that hon. Members are regularly reporting increased fear and insecurity among the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2018
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ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, the only UK charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 19 November 2018 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office; further notes that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
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SAINT ROMERO
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House celebrates the canonisation of Archbishop Oscar Romero on 14 October; notes that this will give Saint Romero the wider recognition he so richly deserves; further notes all he did to denounce the violence which affected El Salvador, how he spoke out against oppression, how he stood against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2018
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HONG KONG UMBRELLA MOVEMENT TRIALS
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming trial on 19 November 2018 of nine leaders of the Hong Kong Umbrella movement, including the co-founders of the Occupy Central campaign Professor Benny Tai Yiu-ting, Professor Chan Kin-man, and Reverend Chu Yiu-ming; is further concerned that they are facing vague and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
13th November 2018
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UNCONDITIONAL ASYLUM FOR ASIA BIBI
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House condemns the threats made to Asia Bibi and her family's lives following her acquittal by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a blasphemy trial; recognises that Britain's commitment to freedom of religious expression, for those of all faiths and none, is one of our most important values; …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
13th November 2018
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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
12th November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th November 2018
REMEMBERING HMY IOLAIRE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers that more than 200 sailors lost their lives when HMY Iolaire sank on 1 January 1919 as it approached Stornoway Harbour bringing sailors home from the war, just yards from shore and within sight of home; and commends all those in Na h-Eileanan an lar involved …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 15
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th November 2018
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NI WINS BEST FOOD DESTINATION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that Northern Ireland has won the Best Food Destination at the International Travel and Tourism Awards in London; congratulates Michele Shirlow and all those involved in Food NI the Food and Drinks promotion body in Northern Ireland; and recognises the work that local councils such as …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th November 2018
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FUNDING BOOST FOR BANGOR SEAFOOD ENTERPRISE
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House congratulates Mon Shellfish Limited in Bangor for being awarded £99,138 of funding from the Coastal Communities Fund to enhance the economic development of coastal communities by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs; applauds Mon Shellfish Limited for creating or protecting 2.16 FTE jobs and supporting a further …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2018
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STRONTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUILDING LIMITED: SCOTLAND'S FIRST COMMUNITY-OWNED SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Strontian Community School Building Limited for funding and constructing the first community-owned school in Scotland, in conjunction with Highland Small Communities Housing Trust; recognises the fantastic work done by local residents in raising £900,000 through community shares and grant applications after rejecting Highland Council's proposals …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
12th November 2018
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CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS FROM BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House remembers two conscientious objectors from Blaenau Ffestiniog, north Wales, on the centenary of the Armistice; recognises William Jones of 22 Lord Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, born circa 1882, who was exempted only from combatant service, then called up to Non-Combatant Corps, Aldershot; further recognises Evan Lewis of 17 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
12th November 2018
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LLANBERIS MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team in celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Victoria Hotel in Llanberis next week; celebrates the work of these generous volunteers who dedicate their time to helping those in need in the mountains across Snowdon, Lliwedd, Garnedd Ugain, Crib Coch, Yr Aran, Moel …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th November 2018
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100 YEARS OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE
Tabled by:
Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that on 11 November 2018 Poland celebrates 100 years of independence; further notes that this freedom was guaranteed by the Treaty of Versailles which Britain supported; notes that the huge contribution of the Polish people to Britain during the Second World War, and the contribution that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th November 2018
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HUMAN RIGHTS, LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses deep concern at the long-term detention of large numbers of people with learning disabilities and autism in assessment and treatment units and other inpatient facilities; notes that people who are trapped in institutional care often suffer routine breaches of their human rights, including regular seclusion, the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th November 2018
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MOVEMENT TO WORK CHARITY
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House acknowledges the higher rate of unemployment among young people; commends the contribution of the business-led charity Movement to Work in arranging work placements for disadvantaged young people and others; notes that hundreds of thousands of young people are not in employment, education or training (NEET), with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th November 2018
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FLEXIBLE WORKING FOR CARERS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House is concerned that, according to a survey by the charity Disability Law Service, 52 per cent of those caring for a disabled person are denied requests for flexible working and that 72 percent of carers would work, or would work more, if they could work flexibly; notes …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2018
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ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns, in the strongest terms, the IS terrorists attacks on Christians in Egypt that resulted in seven deaths and 11 wounded; offers sincere sympathies to all of those killed and injured and their families; and reaffirms the Government’s determination to stand alongside the Egyptian Government to defeat …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th November 2018
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LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTHY HOMES AND BUILDINGS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the launch of Building our Future Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Building White Paper produced by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Healthy Homes and Buildings and notes the weight of evidence received and recommendations made, which make clear that healthier homes and buildings …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 7
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
1st November 2018
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LOCAL DEMOCRACY IN KURDISTAN
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its grave concern that the Turkish Minister of the Interior has suspended from duty 103 village and 156 neighbourhood mukhtars, elected local community heads, without recourse to appropriate and required legal process; notes that those suspensions are justified on unproven grounds of association with terrorism; further …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th November 2018
SELF CARE WEEK
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes Self Care Week, 12 to 18 November 2018, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of self care and encourage people to Choose Self Care for Life; congratulates the Self Care Forum for organising Self Care Week and its ongoing work to promote self care; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2018
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TACKLING DIGITAL EXCLUSION
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House welcomes the campaign by the Good Things Foundation, a charity that tackles social exclusion through digital, to bridge the digital divide in the UK; notes how recent research published by the Good Things Foundation has shown that at the current rate of investment in digital support, in …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th November 2018
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIVIA AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House gives its support to the Livia Award for Professionalism and Service to Justice; notes that the award is made annually to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Officer in the Roads and Transport Policing Command independently judged to have been most meritorious in its investigation of fatal and serious …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
31st October 2018
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YEMEN PEACE TALKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the call made by US Defense Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Luke Pompeo for a ceasefire in Yemen's civil war and the commitment to peace talks within 30 days; supports the idea of an immediate ceasefire in the conflict; notes that after three years …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st October 2018
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HUMAN RIGHTS IN XINJIANG
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House expresses concern at reports from human rights groups that the Chinese Government have interned over a million Uyghurs in re-education camps across the Xinjiang region; notes that reports from the camps allege that detainees are being kept in squalid conditions and are forced to renounce their religion …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
PITTSBURGH SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the close links between Pittsburgh, USA and Dunfermline, Scotland which have been developed over many years through our joint association with the life and work of Andrew Carnegie; expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Pittsburgh, and especially the Jewish community there, which this week …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
30th October 2018
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TEAM EUROPE WIN DISABLED RYDER CUP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Team Europe's golfers with disabilities who have just returned from Florida, USA having defeated the US Team in the Disabled Ryder Cup event running from 15 to 17 October 2018; agrees that this was a wonderful opportunity to promote golf for people with disabilities; and notes …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2018
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VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Mark Hendrick (Labour (Co-op) - Preston)
That this House notes the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the European Parliament's Donnelly Report, which introduced the toughest car crash standards in the world and has saved more than 78,000 lives across the EU since its enforcement; commends the Report's expertly crafted technical specifications for crash tests, which …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st October 2018
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MONEY TALK WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes Talk Money Week, the annual opportunity to encourage the public, business, charities and educators to Talk Money and prompt the UK's biggest conversation about financial capability; notes that Talk Money Week seeks to remove the stigma around money by having open conversations that help people feel …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Reclaim Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes National Road Safety Week 2018 running from 19 to 25 November 2018 co-ordinated by Brake, the road safety charity; further welcomes the fact that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm that in the period 2010-11 to 2019-20, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service will experience a 50 per cent real terms reduction in Government grant; further notes that this will lead to a reduction in the Authority's revenue budget from £73.6 million to £59.9 million, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
FAMINE AND CHOLERA IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has deepened since the outbreak of civil war in March 2015; further notes that since the beginning of the conflict over 50,000 civilians have died, over 13 million people are at risk of starvation and 20 million …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
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WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN NEPAL
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises the tremendous success of the Government of Nepal in countering poaching, with no loss of rhinos to poaching and only one human-wildlife conflict over the last four years with a doubling in the number of tigers since 2009; further recognises that this coincides with a period …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRABHA, CHAIRMAN OF LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House expresses deep sorrow at the tragic death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha the chairman of Leicester City Football Club in a horrific accident on 27 October 2018; also mourns the loss of the other four victims of the tragedy; recognises Khun Vichai's outstanding leadership of the club; further recognises …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
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RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is mindful of the approach of Bonfire Night on 5 November; calls on the Government to reconsider the current legislation regarding the sale and use of fireworks; expresses concern about distress caused to elderly people, small children and pets by fireworks being set off in residential areas, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
LEICESTER CITY FC
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House conveys its sympathy to the family of Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on his death and to the other people who are also grieving; thanks Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha for the success he brought to Leicester City FC and for the contribution that he made to Leicester University, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
29th October 2018
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RESEARCH INTO DIABETES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the £260,000 grant for research into diabetes at Queens University Belfast from the British Heart Foundation as a major help to combating the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease; and wishes Dr Andrians Margariti every success for her and team doing the research.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th October 2018
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SUBSIDIES FOR BIOMASS ELECTRICITY GENERATION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern that renewable energy subsidies for electricity generated from biomass, most of which is generated using imported wood pellets, are resulting in energy bill-payers paying for expensive, high-carbon electricity; notes that burning wood to generate electricity is a high-carbon power source; further notes that burning …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
Jim Cunningham 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
29th October 2018
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EATING DISORDER DIAGNOSIS
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes that access to a diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders should not just depend on an individual's weight and fully supports the Dump the Scales campaign for earlier intervention and support before people hit crisis point; recognises the need for a focus by General Practitioners on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its grave concern that the Turkish Minister .of the Interior has suspended from duty 103 village and 156 neighbourhood mukhtars (elected local community heads) without recourse to appropriate and required legal process; notes that these suspensions are justified on unproven grounds of association with terrorism; further …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 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
25th October 2018
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PC PATRICK DUNNE
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House remembers and commemorates the life of PC Patrick Dunne, who was murdered on 20 October 1993 in Clapham whilst doing his duty; commends his example as a dedicated and popular policeman who was rooted in his community; notes that it took 10 years to convict his killer …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
23rd October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
US WITHDRAWAL FROM INTERMEDIATE RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is deeply concerned by the announcement on 20 October 2018 by the US President of the decision to withdraw the US from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF); notes that withdrawal from the INF will serve to undermine international attempts to curb nuclear proliferation; further notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2018
32 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
THERE BUT NOT THERE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
MURDER OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the alleged torture and murder of Washington Post journalist, Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi Arabian regime at its consulate in Turkey on 2 October 2018; regrets the increase in censorship against journalists in authoritarian nations as outlined by Mr Khashoggi in his last Washington Post article …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
KERALA FLOOD RELIEF
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the charitable work by fundraisers in Scotland, such as the Charity Dinner held in Glasgow and sponsored by PG Papers, Dakhin restaurant and others in raising money to support the Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund following the worst rains in more than 100 years in which …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that, under universal credit, at least 100,000 families with disabled children will be worse off by some £1,750 per year; notes that this is due to the lower rate of child disability addition being set at £29.10 per week, representing a 54 per cent …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the recent campaign started by the female pupils of Willingdon School, in Eastbourne constituency, which builds on the work of previous supporters to create a Women's Equality Day in the UK; calls for Women's Equality Day to be established on the date of the Spring Bank …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT COMMITMENTS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of disability inclusive development; acknowledges progress made at the Global Disability Summit co-hosted by the Governments of the UK and Kenya and the International Disability Alliance on 24 July 2018, and the importance of commitments made to ensure people with disabilities are empowered across …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 9
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2018
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ASSISTED READING FOR CHILDREN IN OXFORDSHIRE
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates Assisted Reading for Children in Oxfordshire (ARCh) on its 10th anniversary in 2018; praises the charity for its enormous positive impact on schools and young people in the county; commends and thanks those who volunteer for, work for, raise funds for and support the charity for …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
18th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
RELOCATING CROWN POST OFFICES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the historical programme of relocating Crown post offices; further notes that, in some cases, this has saved funds and enabled better use of retail space; recognises that this programme has now been taken too far in places such as Kendal and Beverly where post offices are …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
18th October 2018
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
FALSIFIED MEDICINES DIRECTIVE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that all pharmacies in the UK have until 9 February 2019 to implement the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) Delegate Regulation; condemns the Government's failure to adequately prepare pharmacies for the implementation of the directive; recognises the financial implications of this directive on small independent pharmacies; further …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the roll-out of universal credit in South Lakeland on 26 September 2018; further notes that the Trussell Trust food bank network has seen an increase of 13 per cent in demand for three-day emergency food supplies to people in crisis this year; recognises the lack of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
THE MISSELLING OF TIMESHARES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is concerned that the sale of membership of timeshare schemes and products often involves practices which are psychologically manipulative, use misleading information and unfairly exploit vulnerable, often elderly, consumers, leading to those consumers taking out very expensive borrowing commitments which they cannot afford; notes that the sale …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Reclaim Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2018, which aims to raise awareness and increase understanding of stammering, a speech condition that affects around one in 20 young children and one in 100 adults; recognises individuals and groups of volunteers and professionals who do incredible work …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
THE POSITION OF KURDS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House expresses its relief that relations between the Kurds in Iraq and the federal Government in Baghdad appear to be improving after the failed attempt to blockade and dissolve the Kurdistan Regional Government following its people's overwhelming support for the principle of negotiated independence in a referendum in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2018
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ACCOUNTABLE CAPITALISM LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Karen Lee (Labour - Lincoln)
That this House takes note of the proposals of American Senator, Elizabeth Warren on accountable capitalisation to make businesses more accountable and socially beneficial; believes that the proposals to increase the voice of employees on corporate boards and take into account the public good would be a hugely beneficial change …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
SEAFARER JOBS ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the planned merger in the US of offshore supply vessel (OSV) operators Gulfmark and Tidewater would create the world's largest OSV company; further notes that Gulfmark currently operate 30 British registered OSVs representing the last source of major employment for up to 300 UK seafarer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
FORCED REPATRIATION OF TEACHERS FROM PAKISTAN TO TURKEY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the Turkish Government's demand for the forced repatriation of some 285 Turkish teachers and their families living legally in Pakistan; notes that many teachers have been illegally returned by the Pakistani Government and have faced arbitrary arrest, detention and even torture by Turkish authorities; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
HARASSMENT OF PAKISTANI REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about reports that over 100 Pakistani refugees, including 30 children, have recently been rounded up by Thai police and taken to detention centres; notes that Thai Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has issued an instruction to the Thai Immigration Bureau to detain all foreigners without …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2018
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JUSTICE PRINCE CIC AND THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2018
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly congratulates North Tyneside-based Justice Prince CIC on winning the highly prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2018; notes that the organisation supports the active engagement, participation, and involvement of disadvantaged and excluded sectors of the community in developing long-term sustainable projects and social enterprise using a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th October 2018
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises Challenge Poverty Week 2018, which took place from the 1 to 5 October 2018; pays thanks to the many organisations taking part in anti-poverty work across the UK; acknowledges that there are many vital organisations available to help those who may be in need and thanks …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
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AUTUMN BUDGET AND ZERO EMISSION REFRIGERATION
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer is due to set out his Budget on 29 October 2018; further notes the steps Ministers are taking to tackle Britain’s air pollution, including investing in a range of clean technology solutions; notes the call for evidence run this year by …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
11th October 2018
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LEAH SHARIBU
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern for the safety of Leah Sharibu who is currently held hostage in Northern Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram; notes that Leah was abducted along with 110 girls when she was 14 on 19 February 2018; further notes that Leah is the only …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2018
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INVESTMENT IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution which further education colleges make to the education system and economy; notes with concern the recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that spending per student in further education has fallen by eight per cent in real terms since …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2018
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the increasing challenges to the health and wellbeing of children and young people today; notes that 20 per cent of English pupils aged 10 and 11 are now classed as obese; notes that the number of girls treated for attempting an overdose rose more than tenfold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2018
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APPOINTMENT OF FIRST SUICIDE PREVENTION MINISTER
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the decision made by the Prime Minister to introduce a Suicide Prevention Minister on World Mental Health Day; notes that in 2017, 821 suicides were registered in the UK; further notes that in the UK men remain three times as likely to take their own life …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
10th October 2018
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TINY LIFE ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work carried out by the charity Tiny Life; further notes that every day in Northern Ireland six premature babies are born; notes the fact that according to figures from the charity, that 30 years ago 70 per cent of premature babies did not survive …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2018
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ANTHONY NOLAN TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work undertaken by the charity Anthony Nolan in providing the Anthony Nolan register which matches potential stem donors with those who need it most; further notes the need for more men aged 16 to 30 of all ethnicities to register as a donor given …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
9th October 2018
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SUBSIDIES FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATED FROM BIOMASS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House expresses its concern that renewable energy subsidies for electricity generated from biomass are resulting in damaging impacts diametrically opposite to intended policy outcomes for which those subsidies were instituted; notes that biomass damages forests and biodiversity, pollutes communities in source countries and at home and makes climate …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
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SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Owen Smith (Labour - Pontypridd)
That this House recognises Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Week from 22 to 26 October 2018; commends the work of charities like Shine and SBH Scotland which provide specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus; notes that folic acid deficiency has led to life threatening birth defects in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2018
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FUNDING FOR SIXTH FORM COLLEGES
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern the report by London Economics which highlights the effects of the Government's freeze on sixth form funding combined with increases in running costs; further notes that in order to increase student services for physical and mental health, protect minority subjects such as modern …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2018
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CENTENARY OF THE SINKING OF THE RMS LEINSTER
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 10 October 2018 marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Leinster, a vessel operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, which served as the Kingstown, Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead mailboat, and was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB123 on 10 October …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2018
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PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE (PDA)
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the PDA Society and other PDA campaigners for their Call To Action campaign to raise awareness, recognition and understanding of the Pathological Demand Avoidance profile of autism; and supports their calls for Autism Boards, local authorities and clinical commissioning groups to issue a position statement to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th October 2018
ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of police officers across the country to serve their community against the backdrop of financial cuts preventing their ability to do so as effectively as they could; notes that it has become difficult to establish precisely what resources the police need …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2018
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FREE SCHOOL TRANSPORT FOR 16 TO 18 YEAR OLDS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that bus services in the North West have dropped from 4,241 in 2008 to 3,353 in 2018; recognises that in places such as Sedbergh and Coniston it is now often impossible to access sixth forms by public transport; further notes that the Government has raised the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2018
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DRUG DEATHS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that there were 3,756 deaths relating to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2017; further notes that this is the highest number on record; is alarmed that deaths due to Fentanyl and cocaine continue to rise; and calls on the Government to take urgent action …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2018
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BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Baby Loss Awareness Week 2018 which runs from 8 to 15 October, when it culminates in Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day; acknowledges that stillbirth, miscarriage and infant loss is a tragedy which governments in Scotland and across the UK must work to prevent; is heartened …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2018
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INDEPENDENT BAILIFF REGULATOR
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House is shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Jerome Rogers, a young bicycle courier who, after being aggressively pursued by bailiffs, felt driven to take his own life; notes the evidence from Citizens Advice of poor treatment at the hands of bailiffs across the UK; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th October 2018
PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL LEAVE AND PAY POLICIES
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with concern that 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination; recognises that greater transparency on parental leave and pay would reduce the risk of discrimination during recruitment and would incentivise employers to offer more generous parental pay; and calls upon …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th October 2018
AGRICULTURE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Environment and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Revocations) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 739), dated 19 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 June, be revoked.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
12th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th October 2018
ANIMALS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Cattle Compensation (England) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 754), dated 21 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 June, be annulled.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
12th September 2018
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SALVATION ARMY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the dedication of the Salvation Army in responding to major incidents; understands that in recent years it has attended many emergencies in Glasgow Central constituency, including the fires in Sauchiehall Street and the Clutha helicopter crash; notes that it offers practical assistance, as well as emotional …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
END DEGRADING TREATMENT OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House deplores the degrading treatment of political prisoners in Bahrain; is appalled by the inhuman conditions of detention facilities as described by the UN Human Rights Committee in July 2018, particularly in Jau prison, including unsanitary conditions, severe overcrowding, inadequate access to drinking water and unhygienic toilet facilities; …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
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GENDER GAP IN FOOTBALLERS' PAY
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing huge disparities between the pay and financial support provided to male footballers, and the lack of funding for female footballers; believes that women's football is just as important as men's, and should be recompensed and financed appropriately; condemns the recent decision of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
PROTECTION FOR HOMEBUYERS
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House notes with concern the problems homebuyers have experienced with developers including Persimmon Homes, Jones Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway and others which have left many homeowners with unsafe and uninhabitable properties; expresses concern at the inadequate response by these developers when they are made aware of these problems; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
THE REFILL SCHEME
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Refill Scheme, a national tap water campaign which identifies registered refill stations where members of the public can fill up a reusable bottle with free tap water in order to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles; notes that, in the UK, 11,000 plastic bottles …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2018
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US-UK FULBRIGHT COMMISSION 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House notes that 22 September 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the treaty which established the US-UK Fulbright Commission, responsible for delivering the Fulbright awards to American and British grantees; recognises the achievement of the US-UK programme which has seen more than 12,750 UK nationals …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
5th September 2018
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TEST FOR MPG IN NEW CARS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the changes which came into effect on 1 September 2018 regarding how new cars are tested for miles per gallon assessment; recognises that millions of motorists over many years expressed annoyance and anger at the previous tests, the results of which grossly overestimated miles per gallon …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
11th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
DELAY TO ARMED FORCES PAY INCREASE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House notes with concern that UK armed forces personnel are being forced to wait for their full pay increase to be implemented due to a glitch with the Ministry of Defence payroll system; understands that the MoD agreed to implement the 2.9 per cent pay increase, as recommended …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITY FIDRA
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes and supports the environmental charity Fidra and its vision of a sustainable society; congratulates Fidra on its work in tackling single use plastics highlighted by its successful campaign to end the manufacture and sale of plastic cotton buds in the UK; recognises Fidra's pragmatic and proportionate …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
PARTNERSHIP APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises NHS Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture for piloting an innovating new approach to treating mental health patients; understands the burden that the NHS faces with growing numbers of patients and limited resources; therefore praises NHS trusts that use alternative treatments such as social prescribing; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2018
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RESTORATION OF WORK ALLOWANCE ELEMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House notes that one of the founding principles of universal credit was to make work pay; and therefore calls on the Government to return to this original principle by restoring the work allowance element to its original level, before funding for it was cut by around £3 billion …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
11th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018
CAMERON TRUESDALE
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House pays tribute to the short life of Cameron Truesdale, aged 13, who bravely fought his illness with a DIPG brain tumor; acknowledges the generosity of the general public who supported the campaign for Cameron to receive treatment in Mexico which raised thousands of pounds; notes with sadness …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th September 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018
SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House on Suicide Awareness Day extends sincere sympathy to every home that has been touched by the loss of a loved one through suicide; notes that Northern Ireland has seen the loss of more people from suicide after the Belfast Agreement than through the troubles themselves; further notes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th September 2018
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WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises World Alzheimer's Month puts on record thanks to all of those involved in its research to provide a cure and wishes them every success in its research; calls upon the Department for Health and Social Care to continue to fund and assist universities and bodies that …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
6th September 2018
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018
Tabled by:
Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates all British competitors in the recent European Championships; notes the success of the British team in finishing with the highest number of medals; congratulates the organisers of Glasgow 2018; and congratulates and thanks the people of Glasgow for hosting part of the European Championships, especially the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th September 2018
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END OF PAY ASSIGNMENTS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the End of Pay Between Assignments in British Telecom (BT); acknowledges the news that BT Consumer will be looking to create approximately 1,000 new and permanent roles across BT UK call centres; recognises the importance of direct employment with fair terms and conditions; appreciates the campaign …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th September 2018
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SIR JAMES MARTIN AND THE EJECTOR SEAT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the phenomenal invention by County Down man Sir James Martin which was tested in 1946 and resulted in the world's first ejector seat that has saved thousands of lives world-wide; notes that a statue of the inventor has been unveiled at the Higher Denham Headquarters near …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
4th September 2018
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SCOTLAND QUALIFY FOR WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Scotland on qualifying for the Women's World Cup for the first time following a famous victory in Albania; notes that this achievement highlights the huge progress made in the women's game in Scotland in recent years; recognises the fantastic work done by manager Shelley Kerr and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th September 2018
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FULL FUNDING OF TEACHERS' PAY AWARD
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls on the Government to meet the full cost to schools of the pay increases to teachers announced by the Government in response to the recommendations of the School Teachers' Review Body; recognises that the vast majority of school budgets have faced real-terms budget cuts over the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th September 2018
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FRACKING AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the huge impact that fracking has on local communities; further notes the lack of consultation undertaken with local residents when national fracking decisions are made; rejects the Government 's National Planning Policy Framework which neglects the voices of local people who completely oppose it; and calls …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2018
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GOLD AWARD FOR FORWARD ASSIST
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly salutes the North Tyneside-based Forward Assist veterans' charity on winning the Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme, which is the highest badge of honour for those that employ and support veterans and their families; believes that this honour is a fitting tribute …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2018
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
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100 HEROINES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House recognises the work of The Royal Photographic Society in initiating its Hundred Heroines: Celebrating Women in Photography Today campaign, which is an international campaign to highlight inspirational women in photography on the centenary year of women's suffrage and redefine the status of women in contemporary photography; recognises …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
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MERCHANT NAVY DAY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 3 September 2018 was Merchant Navy Day to honour the brave men and women who kept our island nation afloat during both World Wars and to mark our dependence on modern day merchant seafarers who are responsible for 95 per cent of the UK's imports; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
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PENSION DASHBOARD
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House believes that the Government has a duty to ensure that all citizens have financial security in their retirement; notes that a pensions dashboard would allow consumers to view the value of their state, occupational and private pensions in one place; recognises the importance of giving future pensioners …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
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YEMEN PEACE TALKS 6 SEPTEMBER 2018
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the efforts made by Martin Griffiths, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen in convening peace talks in Geneva beginning on 6 September 2018; notes that 22.2 million Yemenis countrywide are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and that nine million are on the brink of famine; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
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SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPICES IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes that across England, 40,000 babies,·children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions rely on palliative care to enhance their quality of life, manage symptoms and provide their families with much needed help and rest; expects demand for children's palliative care to grow as the number …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
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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
4th September 2018
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YOUTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House acknowledges the importance of youth services as a vital component of lifelong learning and civil society; notes that youth work provides many opportunities to support and extend the formal education curriculum, raises self esteem, promotes the development of communication skills and helps young people explore boundaries between …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
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HOME HEMODIALYSIS
Tabled by:
Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
That this House notes there are currently over 63,000 people in the UK who have renal replacement therapy (RRT), a treatment which replaces nonendocrine kidney function in patients with renal failure, and over 28,000 receive dialysis every year, putting further pressure on an already overstretched NHS; recognises that, according to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
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AFFORDABLE HOMES IN SOUTH LAKELAND
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the growing crisis in the provision of affordable housing, the average house price in England and Wales being 7.8 times the average salary and more than 10 times average salaries in South Lakeland; notes that small site developers building 10 units or fewer are exempt from …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th July 2018
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ISRAEL'S NATION STATE LAW
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House notes with concern the Nation State Law passed in the Israeli Knesset by just 62 votes to 55; further notes this law enshrines the concept that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people as a basic law and alters the application of the Basic Law on …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
19th July 2018
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VISUAL STATEMENT NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Visual Statement on successfully securing £9,000 in National Lottery Awards for All funding; praises the Group for its plans to deliver theatre-based activities to young people at risk of alcohol abuse in Easterhouse; and looks forward to seeing the difference this funding will make.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2018
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AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that 18 September 2018 will mark the 59th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster, in which 47 miners went to work never to return home to their families, leaving 76 children without a father and a community devastated; recognises the fact that the youngest man to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
24th July 2018
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RADIOTHERAPY PROVISION IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that one in two people in the UK now develop cancer at some point in their lives; recognises radiotherapy is needed in approximately 50 per cent of cancer cases; further recognises that radiotherapy receives only five per cent of the NHS cancer budget; regrets that the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
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HIGHER LEVEL AND ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME EXPIRY
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that Higher Level and Entry Level Stewardship schemes due to expire at the end of January 2019 are not able to be renewed, whereas those whose schemes finish after the UK scheduled date to leave the EU will continue to receive funding; recognises that this gap …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
17th July 2018
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SUNDAY POLITICS PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the recently-made decision by the BBC to cancel the Sunday Politics television show in its current form and the wider cuts made to the news and current affairs section as a result of wider savings the Corporation is undertaking; recognises the importance of high-quality journalism to …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
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FUNDING FOR WALES POST-BREXIT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House expresses deep concern about the future of funding for Wales once the UK leaves the EU; recognises that between 2014 and 2020, Wales will have received over £2 billion from the EU through European Structural Funds; further recognises that these funds help to support people into work …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
23rd July 2018
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SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
That this House expresses concern at the planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury; regrets the small claims limit increase is not on the face of the Civil Liability Bill and unable to be debated; further regrets the proposal to increase the small claims limit by 100 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd July 2018
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EFFECT OF THE WATER SHORTAGE ON FARMERS IN CUMBRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the rapid decline in reservoir levels in the North West due to two very dry months resulting in the Environment Agency receiving a sharp increase in reports of environmental incidents in the North West, with 25 per cent of July 2018's normal estimated reports received in …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2018
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FOREIGN NATIONAL VISAS IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House expresses concern over reports that the Israeli Government is increasingly refusing to renew the residency permits and visas of foreign nationals who live and work in the Palestinian Territories; affirms the view that foreign nationals must be granted access to visit, travel and live in the Palestinian …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
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CHILDCARE VOUCHERS No. 2
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that the Government is closing Childcare Vouchers to new entrants from 4 October 2018 without having conducted a proper analysis of the winners and losers from removing the scheme and replacing it with Tax-Free Childcare, despite a recommendation to so do by the Treasury Select Committee; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd July 2018
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COUNTRYFILE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Countryfile on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes the tremendous cross-section of agri-life that is displayed in such a wonderful way in each programme; and thanks all those involved in this excellent and informative production which gives the people of the UK such pleasure.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th July 2018
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TERMINAL ILLNESS AND BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes with concern that many people with terminal illnesses who are expected to live longer than six months cannot claim for benefits under the special rules due to the Department of Work and Pensions' definition of terminal illness which states that eligibility is dependent on whether the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th July 2018
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BENEFIT TO THE UK OF EU STUDENTS STUDYING IN UK UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the immense benefits to the UK of EU students studying at UK universities; welcomes the educational and wider community contribution these students bring; further welcomes the net economic benefit of each EU student studying in the UK at £68,000 per student and the estimated £5.1 billion …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
18th July 2018
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UNLOCKED GRADUATES CHARITY
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House applauds the pioneering work of the charity, Unlocked Graduates, which aims to bring high-calibre graduate talent into the prison service; notes that participants in the charity's two-year programme serve as prison officers while working towards a fully-funded master's degree in Leadership and Custodial Environments; believes that the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
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NEW MEDICINE FOR NEUROBLASTOMA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend dinutuximab beta for the treatment of children with high-risk neuroblastoma; praises the collaborative and flexible approach of all parties including NICE, EUSA Pharma, Solving Kids' Cancer, Neuroblastoma UK, the Children's Cancer and …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2018
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ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF IRANIAN OPPOSITION IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns the attempted bombing at the gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris, Free Iran - The Altemative; notes Belgian prosecutors have announced that two Belgian nationals of Iranian origin were charged with attempted terrorist murder and the preparation of a terrorist offence and both are …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th July 2018
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INDETERMINATE SENTENCE FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION PRISONERS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House expresses concern that too many men and women are trapped in the prison system with no fair prospect of release under the discredited indeterminate sentence for public protection which was abolished six years ago; expresses further concern that over 1,000 people who were released were recalled to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th July 2018
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THAILAND RESCUE (NO.2)
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House recognises the efforts of the divers who risked their lives to save 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in Northern Thailand; notes that the boys were first found by Britons John Volanthen and Richard Stanton, who are recognised as two of the best cave …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
12th July 2018
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OPERATION CHIVE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises the work of Operation Chive (Counselling, Help, Information, Volunteer, Exchange); thanks the group of Financial Advisers who travelled from across the country to give up their time and knowledge, free of charge, to help the steelworkers of Port Talbot avoid pension mis-selling; pays tribute to this …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
12th July 2018
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WORLD CUP 2018
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the achievements of Gareth Southgate and his England team in reaching the semi-final of the World Cup; encourages the Football Associations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to aspire to the same level of skill, ambition and tenacity of small nation Croatia in reaching a World …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
12th July 2018
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THAI CAVE RESCUE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House welcomes the successful rescue of the football team and coach from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand; pays tribute to the work of the rescue team comprised of military and volunteer divers, particularly the seven British divers involved in the rescue, two of whom initially …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th July 2018
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND BANKING ID
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House views with concern the problems currently experienced by many vulnerable universal credit (UC) applicants, particularly those in hostel accommodation and living with mental health problems, providing acceptable ID to banks for the purposes of establishing a bank account which is a condition of receipt of UC; notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th July 2018
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TARGETED MURDER OF AFGHAN SIKHS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes with sadness the targeted murder of at least 19 people, mostly Sikhs, on 1 July 2018 in the Afghan city of Jalalabad; acknowledges that the suicide bombing murdered the majority of Afghanistan's Sikh community leaders, including Mr Avtar Singh Khalsa the only Sikh candidate for Parliament; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2018
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JUNK FOOD ADVERTS AND TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the Advertising Standards Authority's decision to ban product advertisements from Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies targeting junk food at children online as they are considered high in fat, salt or sugar; recognises that these measures constitute vital progress towards reducing the burden of pester power on parents’ …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th July 2018
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BARNARDO'S ANTI-BULLYING PROJECT
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House commends the children's charity, Barnardo's on its project in the North East to highlight the importance of listening to children in devising strategies to reduce the scourge of bullying; and notes that the messages from children were turned into bunting and that some of this is displayed …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2018
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NEW PRIVATE PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the Government's announcement that two new prisons are to be built in Wellingborough and Glen Parva; expresses alarm that the Government intends for both these prisons to be run by the private sector; expresses further alarm that companies under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office for …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd July 2018
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UK ARMS SALES TO SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the Tamil Information Centre's report of June 2017, Armament for Repression: Militarization of Sri Lanka, detailing the UK's arms trade with Sri Lanka and training of security forces, based on evidence from international human rights agencies and UN bodies; further notes that Sri Lanka remains of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
3rd July 2018
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2018
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ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY FLEET SOLID SUPPORT SHIPS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House regrets the decision by the Government to tender the contract for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support ships internationally; contends that these vessels should be treated as warships given the expectation that they will be armed with Phalanx close-range guns and other weaponry; recognises the practice …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2018
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LEARIE CONSTANTINE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep respect, gratitude and sadness the anniversary on 1 July of the death of Learie, Baron Constantine, barrister, politician, broadcaster, campaigner against racial discrimination and cricketing legend; further notes that Baron Constantine served both on the Race Relations Board and, through his pioneering legal case …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2018
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700TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF ST ANDREWS CATHEDRAL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes that 5 July 2018 will mark the 700th anniversary of the consecration of St Andrews Cathedral that took place after 150 years of construction; considers the important role that the Cathedral has played in Scotland's history with the consecration coming just four years after the battle …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
3rd July 2018
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BOUNCY CASTLE SAFETY
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House pays tribute to the young children who have sadly lost their life while playing on bouncy castles; notes the very negative effects that severe weather conditions can have on these inflatables; is aware of the case in Harlow in Summer 2016 where a young child tragically lost …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd July 2018
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NORTHERN RAIL AND THE LAKES LINES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House condemns Northern Rail for not running a train service in June 2018 on the Lakes Lines, between Oxenholme and Windermere; praises West Coast Railways for its work in putting a shuttle service on the line for the last two weeks, while Northern refused to run trains; and …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd July 2018
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FEDERATION OF BRITISH HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUBS
Tabled by:
Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House congratulates the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in 2018; recognises its work in supporting the historic vehicle movement which overall contributes an estimated £4.3 billion to the UK economy; supports the Federation's aim of preserving the right to continue …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
2nd July 2018
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FIREFIGHTERS IN DWYFOR MEIRIONNYDD
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House expresses gratitude for all the firefighters who battled grass gorse fires in Talsarnau and Llandecwyn over the last weekend in June 2018; praises firefighters from across Dwyfor Meirionnydd for their endless hard work in the face of mounting pressure on the service; notes the importance of retaining …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
2nd July 2018
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MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes with concern that microplastic pollution is potentially more environmentally damaging than larger pieces of plastic because small pieces of plastic are more likely to be eaten by wildlife and have a greater surface area which can transfer chemicals to and from the marine environment; welcomes the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd July 2018
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QUALIFICATION OF WOMEN ACT 1918
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes that 21 November 2018 will be the centenary of the Qualification of Women Act when women were first allowed to stand for Parliament; recognises that this is a great cause for celebration, being a considerable step forward for British democracy; further notes that over the last …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th June 2018
CO-OPERATIVES FORTNIGHT
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House notes that the UK Co-operative movement has grown in 2017 to now boasting a combined annual turnover of £36.1 billion owned by 13.1 million members and 234,577 employees; further notes that co-operatives in the UK span across a wide range of sectors from agriculture to arts and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th June 2018
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire (Fire and Rescue Authority) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 696), dated 6 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 June, be annulled.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS LICENSING
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes the establishment of a new All Party Parliamentary Group on Medicinal Cannabis on 10 July 2018; notes with concern the initial failure to licence medicinal cannabis products needed by patients to treat epilepsy and other conditions, as recently demonstrated by the cases of six year old …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th June 2018
SANDS (STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH CHARITY) AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that this is SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Month 2018; expresses sincere sympathy to those who grieve the loss of their child at this time; further notes that often the causes of death are unknown, which is an extra anguish to the bereaved parents; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
25th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROBATION REFORM REPORT
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the recent Justice Committee report on the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms; notes the Committee remains unconvinced that these reforms can ever deliver an effective or viable probation service; expresses concern that staff morale is at an all-time low, according to the report, with the Committee chair describing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
DETENTION OF DUAL-NATIONALS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual-nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual-nationals imprisoned in Iran; expresses particular concern regarding the case …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the Home Secretary on 16 June 2018 to provide a temporary licence to Billy Caldwell; notes that it was given on the basis of emergency medical need; further notes that it calls into question the rationality of cannabis being assigned to schedule …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th June 2018
CLEAN AIR FOR CORSTORPHINE
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House, on Clean Air Day 2018, notes that air pollution from traffic fumes has a devastating impact on health, especially on children and people with existing health problems; regrets the fact that air pollution is responsible for over 2,500 early deaths every year in Scotland and costs the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
BACKDATING PIP FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is aware that around 4,000 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year; recognises that young people must spend an average £360 a month extra during active cancer treatment, while families of children with cancer travel an additional 440 miles per month to access specialist …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
CLOSURE OF FREE TO USE ATMS
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that LINK, the manager of the UK's free-to-use ATM network, proposes to cut the interchange rate fee the method by which ATMs are funded, by 20 per cent over the next four years; further notes that the first five per cent cut is to be implemented …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
20th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
US ADMINISTRATION IMMIGRATION POLICY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the US Administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy which has seen almost 2,000 children and babies separated from their parents and held in cages at the border with Mexico; notes the recordings of traumatised children crying out for their parents from inside the holding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
19th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
GREAT GAME FAIRS OF IRELAND 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Great Game Fairs of Ireland on its 40th anniversary event and wishes those fairs all the best for the All Ireland Game Fair to be held in Shane's Castle, Antrim, on 23 and 24 June 2018; notes the tremendous positive impact that country sports make …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
STATE VISIT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the recent actions taken by US President Donald Trump, including his comments about the Mayor of London, in the wake of the London Bridge terrorist attack and his decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Deal; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th June 2018
CONTINUED DETENTION OF NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE IN IRAN (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual nationals imprisoned in Iran; further expresses particular concern …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 21st 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
19th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
SEAFARERS AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes Seafarers Awareness Week 2018, 23 to 30 June 2018, and its theme of UK maritime employment opportunities; recognises the socioeconomic and strategic value of the UK's traditional role as a centre of maritime employment, training and skills; further welcomes the 18 per cent growth in the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays tribute to MND Scotland in recognising 2018's MND Awareness Week; notes that MND Awareness Week 2018 runs from 18 to 24 June; pays thanks to organisations, such as Highland Support Group, for supporting those with motor neurone disease (MND) and their families; and supports MND Scotland …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
19th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th June 2018
RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLD GROUND RENTS
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House and Government take action to rectify the onerous ground rent situation that causes leaseholders to have to overpay to purchase their properties suffering unreasonable and unethical ground rents introduced by developers over the last 10 years rendering their properties unsaleable at reasonable prices; and further calls on …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
18th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SHOP THEFT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House notes with concern new research from the report of the Centre for Social Justice, entitled Desperate for a Fix, which estimates that there were 38 million incidents of shop theft in 2017 costing £6.3 billion which has considerable impact on retailers and their staff; further notes the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th June 2018
DEFENCE FIRE AND RESCUE PROJECT CONTRACT AND MOD CONTINGENT LIABILITY
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House strongly objects to the awarding of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project contract to Capita Business Services; notes the recent decision of the Government to strip the same company of a £400 million maintenance contract due to significant concerns raised by the National Audit Office; believes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th June 2018
UKRAINIAN TRADES UNIONS AND ARCELORMITTAL
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is deeply concerned by the situation in Ukraine, with continued social inequality, hoarding of wealth by oligarchs, the burden of debt to the west and difficulties caused by Russian aggression; welcomes the united campaign for justice for working people by the Ukrainian trades union movement in the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th June 2018
KILLING OF CHRISTIAN MINORITIES IN MYANMAR'S KACHIN PROVINCE
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House condemns severely the persecution and systemic killing of Christian minorities in Myanmar's Kachin province by the Myanmar military and government militias; calls on Aung San Suu Kyi to pursue a ceasefire and ensure the safety of those threatened with persecution and displacement, which since April 2018 has …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
14th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th June 2018
RECYCLING OF PAPER COFFEE AND TEA CUPS
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the recycling initiative for paper coffee and tea cups launched by the Paper Cup Alliance, Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment and the wider supply chain in January 2018; notes the industry's ambition to create a Great Britain-wide collection infrastructure and the scheme's recent expansion …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
13th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th June 2018
SUPPORTING DISABLED CHILDREN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the horrors of the ongoing civil war in Syria that has killed over 300,000 civilians and displaced millions of Syrian citizens including children; acknowledges forthcoming research from Syria Relief, which has identified over 10,000 Syrian children with disabilities; notes the report found that out of the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018
LET US IN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the duty placed on businesses by the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable readjustments to remove barriers to disabled people; regrets that it is up to the individual to bring court action against business owners who are in breach of these provisions; recognises that such action …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House commends the commitment, bravery and dedication shown by prison officers, who face challenging, dangerous and physically demanding working conditions on a daily basis; notes that the Prisons Act 1952 confirms that a serving prison officer shall have all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a police …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
14th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018
FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House commends the Secretary of State for International Development for exhibiting British artist Hannah Rose Thomas' portraits, entitled Yezidi Women: Isis Survivors in the atrium of her Department; welcomes the prospect of portraits of Rohingya refugees joining them; and recognises that such artwork captures the personal stories of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the publication of Macmillan Cancer Support's new report Missed Opportunities, that examines the role Advance Care Planning (ACP) can play in ensuring that a dying person's wishes are met; understands that there are many barriers that can prevent health and social care professionals initiating conversations about …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
13th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
STATE OF MIND SUPER LEAGUE ROUND
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House welcomes the State of Mind Super League round, taking place for the eighth year in Round 18 of the competition on 14 to 17 June 2018; recognises the work that State of Mind does to improve the mental health and wellbeing of rugby league players and communities, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
CONNECTING CARERS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the vital work carers do in our communities every day; pays tribute to Connecting Carers for its work to create a better life for unpaid carers across the Highlands; and commends its commitment to ensuring unpaid carers are acknowledged and supported in their work, and that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
MEN'S HEALTH WEEK 11 TO 17 JUNE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Men's Health Week on 11 to 17 June; calls for men to take a minute and reflect on their health, take the time to get blood pressure taken, assess stress levels and be tested for prostate issues; encourages men to talk with friends and colleagues about …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MASSACRE OF ELIM MISSIONARIES IN THE VUMBA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers and honours the memory of Elim missionaries Peter and Sandra McCann and their children Philip and Joy, Philip and Susanne Evans and their daughter Rebecca, Roy and Joyce Lynn and their daughter Pamela Grace and Wendy White, Catherine Picken and Mary Fisher who were slaughtered during …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018
MAKING CLIMATE CHANGE A PRIORITY FOR THE NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework; further notes that the status of the Climate Change Act 2008 with regards to local planning decisions has been downgraded in that draft; expresses alarm that this change could compromise action on climate change at the local …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS ABROAD
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that in the 2018 holiday season many hon. Members' constituents may be visiting countries where the likelihood of a carbon monoxide incident is far more common than in the UK; and urges all holidaymakers to purchase a portable carbon monoxide detector before embarking on their holiday.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018
TELEVISION GAMBLING ADVERTISING
Tabled by:
Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That this House is concerned about the level of problem gambling in the UK; believes that the level of gambling advertising on television is unacceptable and needs to be addressed; notes that gambling advertising is permitted during televised sporting events during the day when many children may be watching; and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
12th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (Cooperation and Information Sharing) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 607), dated 21 May 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 May, be annulled.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
12th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
STEWARTON UNITED 10th ANNIVERSARY, PROMOTION AND BEER FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Stewarton United on winning the AAFA First Division in the 2017-18 season; wishes the team good luck in the Premier League in the forthcoming season; notes that this is its 10 year anniversary and congratulates it on this achievement, acknowledging how much more difficult it is …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes the role of National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations in representing the fishing industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; supports their Fair Fishing campaign that aims to revive coastal communities and build the fishing industry for future generations; acknowledges their members' commitment to sustainability; and calls …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
DEATH OF PAT LALLY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Pat Lally, the former Labour leader of Glasgow Council who also served as the city's Lord Provost from 1996 to 1999, at the age of 92; recognises his huge contribution to Glasgow, most notably the Garden Festival, the creation of the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th June 2018
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HEALTH INEQUALITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the health inequalities that exist for people with learning disabilities and autism, including inequalities in primary healthcare; understands that health inequalities lead to reduced life expectancy for people with learning disabilities and autism; welcomes learning disability and autism provider Dimensions' campaign #MyGPandMe to encourage the use …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
CARERS WEEK 11 TO 17 JUNE 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Carers Week, which seeks to raise awareness of caring and building communities that support the health and wellbeing of carers; acknowledges the tireless work of 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK, an estimated 788,000 in Scotland, many of whom are under the age of 18; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
PARIS HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a Humanitarian Conference on Yemen, in Paris on 27 June 2018; notes that 22 million Yemenis are currently in need of urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes the joint non-governmental letter of 4 June 2018 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
PROCESSIONS AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE SUFFRAGETTES
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that 10 June 2018 will see tens of thousands of women, girls and those who identify as women or non-binary taking part in PROCESSIONS, a mass participation artwork taking place simultaneously in Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast to mark 100 years of some women getting the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2018
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THE FUTURE OF AGE UK GATESHEAD
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House recognises that Age UK Newcastle has encountered difficulties and will no longer be able to function in its current form; notes that Age UK Gateshead stated that it would consider delivering some existing services of Age UK Newcastle; is hopeful that Newcastle Council and Age UK nationally …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
MILTON OF LEYS PRIMARY SCHOOL DEFIBRILLATOR
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Milton of Leys Primary School on its fundraising efforts; notes that the funds it raised has allowed it to buy a defibrillator which is situated outside the school; commends it for its initiative to fundraise for such an important piece of equipment; and encourages other schools …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
NEILSTON AND UPLAWMOOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders on receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service; understands that the Queen's Award is the highest honour that can be given to a voluntary group; notes that since Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders was established by Stuart McLellan and Ross Nelson …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
POST OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE IN MEMBERS' LOBBY
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House greatly values the service, over decades, of the Post Office counter staff in the Members' Lobby Post Office; views with concern the proposal to shut down the counter service in that Office; regrets that hon. Members have not had this properly drawn to their attention; acknowledges that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
LAUNCH OF PUBLICATION WHY 18 MATTERS BY CHILD SOLDIERS INTERNATIONAL
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House supports the work of Child Soldiers International, which campaigned tirelessly to end the military exploitation of children worldwide; welcomes its latest publication Why 18 Matters, a rights-based analysis of child recruitment; condemns the ongoing recruitment of children by 46 states worldwide, including the UK, while recognising the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
5th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
SUNDERLAND LADIES AND THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses shock and dismay at the decision of the Football Association to deny Sunderland Ladies their rightful place in the top tier of English football; congratulates Sunderland Ladies on securing a respectable seventh place in the Women's Super League this season; notes the comments of Baroness Campbell, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
WOMEN IN GOLF CHARTER
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the R&A's Women in Golf Charter, a core element of the organisation's drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry; recognises that the Charter is a statement of intent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
RAIL FARES CONSULTATION
Tabled by:
Martin Vickers (Conservative - Brigg and Immingham)
That this House welcomes the Rail Delivery Group and Transport Focus' joint commitment to making rail fares easier to use for rail customers; notes that existing regulations, which have remained unchanged since the mid-1990s, have resulted in a confusing and overly complicated fares and ticketing system; further notes that the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
6th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
SAVE A CHILD'S HEART CHARITY
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House congratulates the Save a Child's Heart charity based in Israel, which has been named an institutional winner of this year's 2018 United Nations Population Award; acknowledges the tremendous work done in saving the lives of thousands of children, many from Africa, South America, Europe, Asia, and throughout …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
PEEK WIN 2018 QUEEN'S VOLUNTARY SERVICE AWARD
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Possibilities for Each and Every Kid (PEEK) on winning the 2018 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for its community work; commends PEEK's Chief Executive Melodie Crumlin and her team of staff and volunteers on their work to engage young people in Glasgow in play; appreciates PEEK's …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th June 2018
DRUG TESTING AT SUMMER FESTIVALS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House acknowledges with great sadness the deaths of two young festival-goers after taking drugs at the Mutiny Festival in Portsmouth; notes that a further 15 people reportedly attended hospital with drug-related symptoms; regrets that such tragic and needless loss of life is an annual feature of the summer …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
TOXIC CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the problem of toxic contamination of war zones, particularly in Iraq; notes the research presented, in March 2018, by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahani at the European Environment Foundation; expresses concern at reports of uranium and thorium contamination in the tissues of children living near the US military …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
REGULATORY ACTION ON THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the profound impact that climate change is having across the world; is concerned following the recent warning from the Governor of the Bank of England that climate change could have a catastrophic impact on the global financial system; welcomes the recent report by the UK Sustainable …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
VOLUNTEER WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House celebrates Volunteer Week 2018, which runs from 1 to 7 June, and commends the huge contribution that volunteers make to our society; recognises that volunteering contributes more than £22 billion to the UK economy, around 1.2% of GDP, and that in 2016-17 19.8 million people volunteered at …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th 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
4th June 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
SCAMS AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Scams Awareness Month 2018, an annual coalition campaign bringing together organisations across the UK such as Citizens' Advice, Trading Standards and the police, to take a united stand against scams and fraud; understands that scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and although scammers target some groups of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
ZIMBABWE'S APPLICATION TO RE-JOIN THE COMMONWEALTH
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes Zimbabwe's application to re-join the Commonwealth; hopes the processes of assessment of compliance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter will enable its application to be considered collectively by the Heads of Government of Commonwealth countries; and believes that with a fair wind Zimbabwe …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2018
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PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses its concern over the current personal independence payment assessment process; believes the current assessment and reassessment process places a huge burden onto those with serious and often life limiting illnesses; is concerned that problems have occurred with unqualified assessors, a lack of specialist knowledge on rare …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2018
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
24th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
RBS AND WILLIAMS AND GLYN BANK BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House condemns the decision of the majority state-owned RBS Group to close 162 branches, covering its RBS and Williams and Glyn brands; notes that those closures bring the total number of local bank branch closures to over 1,750 since 2014; further notes that such closures are expected to …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th June 2018
TREATMENT OF EXXONMOBIL EMPLOYEES
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with concern recent changes to the working conditions of employees of ExxonMobil, known in the UK as Esso, based abroad; further notes that employees who work 28 days on and 28 days off have been advised that their vacation entitlement, given to employees as a paid …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of a new campaign by Prostate Cancer UK and bookmaker William Hill to raise awareness about prostate cancer in Scotland; understands that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and kills one man every 45 minutes in the UK; notes that over …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
IMPRISONMENT OF TIBETAN LANGUAGE ACTIVIST
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the sentence of five years imprisonment from the Chinese Authorities for Tibetan language activist Tashi Wangchuk; notes that human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have condemned the sentence; further notes that Tashi Wangchuk has peacefully and consistently advocated for rights for the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
PRISON SERVICE PARLIAMENTARY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes recent Ministerial support for a Prison Service Parliamentary Scheme; notes that similar schemes for the Police Service, Fire Service and Armed Forces are popular with hon. Members; believes that such a scheme for the Prison Service would provide hon. Members with invaluable first-hand knowledge of the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th June 2018
ILLEGAL DRUGS MARKET
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes the comments of the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary on the Today programme on 16 May 2018 concerning the levels of violence associated with illegal drugs markets; further notes the increasing proportion of murders linked to the illegal sale or use of drugs; recognises the enormous …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF BE ONSITE'S MIND THE GAP PROJECT FOR OFFENDERS AND EX-OFFENDERS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Lendlease’s not-for-profit company, Be Onsite, on the first anniversary of its Mind the Gap project, working with offenders and ex-offenders; welcomes its cooperation with the Construction Industry Training Board to deliver this £1 million project; supports Be Onsite's aim to reduce re-offending by developing an infrastructure …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
TEACHERS' PAY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the School Teachers' Pay Review Body is likely to make its 2018 recommendations to the Government in the near future; believes that if that body recommends an increase in pay for teachers that Her Majesty's Government must accept the recommendation in full and ensure that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
BANNING A24 TRAPS THAT KILL HEDGEHOGS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House cherishes hedgehogs as a valuable part of native British wildlife and their contribution in controlling populations of slugs and snails in gardens; welcomes their designation as a protected species; is very concerned at the findings of the 2018 report, entitled The State of British Hedgehogs, that hedgehog …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st May 2018
48 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT); understands that the date of 17 May was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization's decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder; believes that IDAHOT unites the LGBTI community against discrimination and highlights …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises 17 May as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; highlights the significance of marking this day to raise awareness of the persecution, discrimination and violence faced by many LGBT people around the world; notes that in 37 of the 53 Commonwealth countries homosexuality is illegal, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
17th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
BASQUE PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House welcomes the International Event to Advance in the Resolution of the Conflict in the Basque Country which took place on 4 May 2018 in Kanbo, Cambo-les-Bains and the resulting Arnaga Declaration; agrees that the dissolution of ETA is a positive step towards a lasting and just peace …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
PCS UNION REPORT - AN ALTERNATIVE VISION FOR PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the new report, An Alternative Vision for Prisons, from the Public and Commercial Services union which draws on its members' experience of working in prisons; further notes the report's recommendations for strengthening the purpose of prisons as places of reform and rehabilitation to help offenders turn …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
MCDONALD'S AND TAX TRANSPARENCY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House House welcomes the publication of the Unhappier Meal report by a coalition of European and US trades unions detailing tax avoidance strategies pursued by the global fast food corporation McDonald's, which saw global sales reach $90 billion in 2017 alone; notes that the company's 2015 reorganisation saw …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th May 2018
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LACK OF CONCILIATION AT ACAS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) face unmanageable workloads and steps to downgrade other aspects of their work; considers it ironic that the very service responsible for mediating disputes about workplace relations …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
SUPPORT FOR DEMENTIA CHARITIES DURING DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises that dementia is now the leading cause of death in the UK and has higher health and social care costs than cancer and chronic heart disease combined; acknowledges the heartbreak and misery caused by this disease and notes that by 2025 one million people in the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th May 2018
OPENING OF DOUNE PONDS
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the opening of the Doune Ponds Nature Reserve accessible walkways; further notes that the walkways will open up the woodlands to wheelchair and mobility users and families with child buggies; notes the full support of Moray Estates, the landowner and the Community Council; commends the Doune …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
15th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
FUNDING HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes with dismay that human rights abuses are commonplace in Bahrain; further notes that 14 civilians were placed on death row in 2017; condemns that forced confessions through torture are often accepted as evidence when sentencing civilians; deplores that several Bahraini human rights defenders and their families …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Dementia Awareness Week which runs from 21 to 28 May 2018; thanks all of the charities which work to support dementia patients and their families and who raise awareness; recognises the hard work and endeavours that they make to bring about a change to the quality …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
DEATH OF PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS ON 14 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House unreservedly and unequivocally condemns the brutal actions of the Israeli Government in Gaza on 14 May 2018; recognises the decision by President Trump to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as a deliberately inflammatory and dangerous act that has only served to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
14th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
FEES FOR REGISTERING CHILDREN AS BRITISH CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House believes that tens of thousands of children born and living in the UK and entitled to register as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981 are nevertheless undocumented and therefore unable to acces public services, social security, private rented accommodation, the labour market and many other …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2018
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
10th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
VISIT OF TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the visit of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UK, in light of general elections now being held in Turkey whilst a state of emergency continues to be in place; notes in connection to this that the UN High Commissioner for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th May 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - WQ 131746
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance suggests specifically that NHS organisations should work with public transport providers to make sure that users can get to the site as conveniently as …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAKBA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes that 15 May 2018 marks 70 years since the Nakba catastrophe in which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes; further notes that Palestinian refugees' right of return as recognised by UN Resolution 194 has been blocked by successive Israeli governments; notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
CLEANING PRODUCTS SAFETY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes research by the Department of Clinical Science at Bergen University which shows that exposure to some cleaning products can be as damaging to lung function as smoking 20 cigarettes a day; further notes the occupational health risks faced by people who work as cleaners; expresses dissatisfaction …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by the risks facing indigenous Jumma women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region of Bangladesh, the authorities' systematic failure either to prevent sexual and other violence or facilitate access to justice for survivors, and by the Bangladesh military's complicity in human rights abuses; notes …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th May 2018
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and re-impose economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran; is disappointed that this decision was …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
LEAH SHARIBU'S KIDNAPPING BY BOKO HARAM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that the al-Barnawi faction of Boko Haram has returned 104 of the 110 girls they had abducted on 19 February 2018 from the Government Girls Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State and wishes these young ladies every success in rebuilding the life that they …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
INTERIM REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the publication of the interim report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act; notes with concern that there are over 45,000 detentions under the Mental Health Act every year, that detentions rose 47 per cent in the decade to 2015-16 and that Black African …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
EX-CARILLION STAFF AT BRITISH MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that the recent collapse of multinational company Carillion, which provided support services at the British Museum, is yet another example of why privatisation is not working for the culture sector; is concerned that the 100 staff on the British Museum contract are now being paid by …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - BLUE BADGE HOLDERS AND GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance states that concessions, including free or reduced charges, should be available for disabled people; notes that the Department of Health and Social Care declared …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
LOSS OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE COVERAGE ON FREE TO AIR TELEVISION
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House is concerned that from next season there will be no football UEFA Champions League or Europa League highlights on any of the major free to air channels in the UK; notes that UEFA have decided to sell the rights exclusively to pay television providers in an increasing …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st May 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - FREE AT THE POINT OF ACCESS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the national charities and motoring organisations and hon. Members and their constituents who clearly support an end to car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; recognises that the NHS was established to be free at the point of access; contends that extortionate car …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st May 2018
ADVERTISING OF FREE BETS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House believes that free bets offered by gambling companies are designed to lock people into gambling as a result of the requirement to provide deposit cash, bank and credit card details and personal details to gain access to those bets; notes that the advertising of free bets encourages …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' detention and interrogation of the family members of UK-based Bahraini human rights activists who participated in peaceful protests against the King of Bahrain's attendance at the 2017 Royal Windsor Horse Show; is alarmed by the fact that British journalist Jason Parkinson was followed …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
25th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with alarm grave on-going human rights violations in the Philippines; deplores public attacks and threats made by President Duterte on people attempting to gather evidence about such abuses; further notes with concern the petition submitted by the Philippine Department of Justice listing more than 600 people, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th April 2018
COHABITEES ENTITLEMENT TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House calls for reform to extend Bereavement Support Payment to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; considers that the current position is manifestly unfair and ignores the reality of modern day Britain where cohabiting couples account for approximately one in five …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
ANGLOPHONE CRISIS IN CAMEROON
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House condemns the violence and state oppression imposed by the Government of Cameroon in the Anglophone regions of the country; highlights with regret that over 20,000 refugees from Cameroon have been registered by the UNHCR in their camps across the border in Nigeria; acknowledges reports that an estimated …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
20th ANNIVERSARY OF REFUGEE WEEK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week which lasts from 18 to 24 June 2018; notes that the refugee crisis has uprooted almost 50 million children from their homes who are now vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and trafficking; further celebrates this year's message for Refugee Week, Different …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
TERRORIST ATTACK ON A CHURCH IN QUETTA, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on Christians as they were coming out of a church service in the Essa Nagri, Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday 15 April 2018, when two innocent worshippers were murdered and five seriously injured; notes that responsibility for this terrorist act was claimed by ISIS; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
GAMBLING AND CREDIT CARDS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Government to implement a total ban on the use of credit cards for all forms of gambling, online gambling in particular; further calls on the Government to understand that gambling in all its forms can destroy the lives of the people addicted to it …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
19th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd April 2018
KAYAKING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates Kate Culverwell and Anna Blackwell for their efforts to raise £50,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action by kayaking from Westminster Bridge on 21 April 2018 to the Black Sea; notes that the pair will travel through over 4,000 kilometres of rivers and canals through Europe by kayak …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
19th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
WINDRUSH 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that 22 June 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying passengers from the Caribbean; further notes with gratitude that many Windrush passengers had previously served in the UK armed forces during the Second World War; …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Home Office's long track record of delay, maladministration and poor quality decision-making while implementing increasingly harsh anti-immigrant policies; deplores the cruel and grossly unfair treatment of Commonwealth citizens legally resident in the UK, including denial of NHS health care, dismissal from employment, arbitrary detention under …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House applauds Amnesty International's Brave campaign which aims to raise awareness of the violence and persecution experienced by human rights defenders around the world, many of whom are imprisoned, tortured, forcibly disappeared or killed for speaking up for the principles of freedom, justice and dignity; is appalled that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
GREEN KIDS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House commends the work of the Green Kids charity in the Kurdistan region, founded and run by Dashni Morad, a well-known music artist and humanitarian activist; notes that the charity seeks to help clear Kurdistan's stunning landscape of discarded plastic bottles and to increase the environmental awareness of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
EXPANDING ACCESS TO RETIREMENT INTEREST-ONLY MORTGAGES
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Financial Conduct Authority to recognise retirement interest-only mortgages as standard mortgages; recognises that as a population we are living longer; is concerned that the actions of mortgage lenders may threaten elderly homeowners holding interest-only mortgages with repossession once they reach the age …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
26th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the 2018 Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference takes place between 23 April and 4 May; commemorates 2018 as the 50th anniversary of the NPT opening for signature; recognises the opportunity that this anniversary offers the Government to engage with global …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th April 2018
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY TRADE UNION DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that Coventry University revealed that it had registered its staff association, the Staff Consultative Group, as a union and signed a recognition agreement with it; is alarmed about reports that the majority of Coventry University staff were unaware of the staff association and were not consulted; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
17th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th April 2018
RIBBON OF POPPIES PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House supports the aim of the Ribbon of Poppies project to plant poppies throughout the UK to act as a living memorial to all those who gave their lives in the service of their country in the First World War; commends the organisers of the project for their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
17th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY CONSULTATION ON THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND SMEs
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises the progress of discussions on the financial services industry involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Treasury and small and medium-sized enterprises; welcomes the current FCA review and launch of the CP18-3 consultation paper following the backbench business debate on RBS Global Restructuring Group held on …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
RHYS McCLENAGHAN'S GOLD MEDAL
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House offers sincere congratulations to Commonwealth Champion Rhys McClenaghan; notes the first gold medal for Northern Ireland outside the sports in which that part of the UK usually excels, thus demonstrating a great improvement of sports development in Northern Ireland; thanks Rhys' family and friends for the support …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th April 2018
WAITROSE AND DISPOSABLE CUPS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House welcomes the decision of Waitrose to remove disposable cups from its stores; recognises the increased efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used for its products; notes the reduction in cost for councils to clear coffee cup litter from the streets; further notes the environmental benefits of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th April 2018
WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING - 75th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, from 19 April to 16 May 1943; notes that after Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, more than 440,000 Jews were confined to just 1.3 square miles of Warsaw, sealed in by a wall patrolled by armed guards; …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th April 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th April 2018
FLOOD PREVENTION FUNDING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House urges the Government to give greater recognition to the economic case for flood prevention in affected communities; registers its disappointment that failure to do so means that the Lake District communities of Windermere, Bowness and Backbarrow have not received the necessary flood prevention funding to protect them …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
29th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th April 2018
STOP THE CREDIT RIP-OFF CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the Stop The Credit Rip-Off campaign, led by The Sun; notes that around seven million households turned to high-cost credit such as doorstep lenders or rent-to-own firms in 2017; further notes that the vast majority of those turning to such credit schemes are on …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS AND THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House acknowledges the role of Her Majesty the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth; welcomes the contribution that has been made to the UK by Commonwealth citizens; notes the research carried out by the Migration Observatory estimating that there are up to 50,000 Commonwealth-born persons in the UK …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
28th March 2018
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58TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHEAPSIDE STREET FIRE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that 28 March 2018 marks the 58th anniversary of the Cheapside Street fire; understands that, on 28 March 1960, a fire broke out at a whisky warehouse in Cheapside Street in Anderston, which caused the rupturing of several rum and whisky casks, resulting in a major …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th March 2018
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HMRC OFFICE CLOSURES IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is concerned by the proposals of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to close the vast majority of offices on its estate; notes that this will result in the loss of jobs and services, with damaging impacts on local economies; is further concerned that this would also mean …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th March 2018
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INSOLVENCY SERVICE DECISION ON SIR PHILIP GREEN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses disgust at the Insolvency Service's decision not to ban billionaire Philip Green from serving as a company director for his disgraceful stewardship of BHS prior to selling the company for £1; notes that under Mr Green's mismanagement, that long-running British business collapsed with a pension deficit …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th March 2018
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CHILD ABUSE IN CHILD MIGRATION PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House welcomes the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Child Migration Programmes Report, published in March 2018; notes the report's finding that the policy of child migration practised by successive post-War governments, churches and charities resulted in many children suffering severe physical, sexual and emotional abuse; pays tribute …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2018
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COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2018 - FREEDOM OF WORSHIP
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018 will take place in London from 16 to 20 April 2018; appreciates that the Commonwealth is a diverse community and that CHOGM 2018 is an important opportunity to promote democracy and peace; understands that religion plays …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th March 2018
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JOINT PARLIAMENTARIANS' INITIATIVE ON THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes with concern the possibility that the US Administration could move towards abandoning the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JPCOA); believes that this would undermine what has been achieved in controlling Iran's nuclear programme and damage both the UK's credibility as an international …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th March 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 2018
SHOOTINGS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House conveys its deepest sympathy to the families of those who were killed in the shootings in Southern France; notes and commends the bravery and courage of the police officer, Lt. Col. Arnaud Beltrame, who gave his life to save another; stands in solidarity with France and its …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th March 2018
ROSSENDALE TRANSPORT LIMITED (ROSSO)
Tabled by:
Graham Stringer (Labour - Blackley and Middleton South)
That this House is deeply concerned at the failure of the Chief Executive of Rossendale Borough Council to supply any public documentation to support the decision to sell Rossendale's municipal bus company Rosso to Transdev Blazefield; and therefore believes the Chief Executive is in breach of his fiduciary duties.
3 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
26th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 2018
COLLAPSE OF ABUSE INQUIRY AT AFC HARROGATE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes with deep concern the collapse of the court-martial proceedings in Bulford Military Court relating to allegations of abuse by Army instructors against recruits aged 16 and 17; further notes the series of failures by the Royal Military Police, including a failure to charge the instructors more …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
27th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th March 2018
RESIDENCY OF EU NATIONALS MARRIED TO UK SERVICE PERSONNEL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House is concerned about the post-EU withdrawal status of EU nationals residing in the UK without permanent residence who are the military spouses of UK service personnel; notes the case of Joy Gillon, a Scottish resident German national whose residency in the UK on exit day will not …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th March 2018
UK PASSPORTS CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House recognises that not awarding the passports contract to De La Rue puts high-skilled jobs in the North East at risk, damages the reputation of British business and reduces our standing in Europe and the world; calls on the Home Secretary to urgently review the procurement process that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th March 2018
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KENDAL LYMPHOLOGY CENTRE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that over 240,000 people in the UK are living with lymphoedema; recognises lymphoedema as a serious and debilitating illness which has a huge impact on patients' lives, which if not properly treated can lead to traumatic complications such as limb amputations; congratulates the specially trained staff …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - LONG-TERM CANCER TREATMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that patients admitted to hospital for cancer treatment require long-term hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are subject to heavy car parking charges in NHS hospitals; recognises that parking charges are an unfair financial burden for long-term patients; further recognises that this …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
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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
27th March 2018
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th March 2018
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS REPORT ON SOLVENT ABUSE
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House notes the Office for National Statistics report, Deaths related to volatile substances and helium in Great Britain: 2001 to 2016 registrations, which highlights that deaths from solvent abuse has risen; further notes that volatile substance abuse deaths was most common in those aged 20 to 39 years …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th March 2018
PAT TESTING DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes that at present there is no statutory requirement for landlords to PAT test electrical appliances in their rental properties; believes the appalling Grenfell Tower tragedy, which cost the lives of 71 people and left hundreds more homeless, started as a result of a faulty electrical appliance; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2018
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END HIGH COST CREDIT ALLIANCE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates Michael Sheen on the creation of the End High Cost Credit Alliance; commends the pragmatic approach and philanthropic nature of this endeavor; fully supports the campaign in its aim to analyse the flaws of universal credit and of the current Government's welfare reform programme with a …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
26th March 2018
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STREET CHILD WORLD CUP 2018
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House applauds the excellent work done by Street Child United; notes that there are millions of children surviving on the streets around the globe; celebrates the work done by Street Child United to change this; further notes the previous success of the Street Child World Cup Rio 2014 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th March 2018
SRI LANKA, LEGACY CRIMES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about the lack of a comprehensive strategy to address accountability for crimes committed during the 27 year civil war between the Sri Lankan Government and the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam, further to UN Human Rights Council Resolutions 30/1 and 34/1; notes that despite …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th March 2018
FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY, 4 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with firefighters across the UK on Firefighters' Memorial Day, on 4 May 2018, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the 2,524 colleagues who have lost their life in the line of duty; extends its sympathies, especially on this memorial day, to all the bereaved families of …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 17
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
22nd March 2018
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POST-STUDY WORK VISAS
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House recognises the value of the post-study work visa; and requests that the Government urgently reinstates that visa in order to increase the opportunities across higher education institutions and to ensure the UK retains the talents of the brightest and best who study in the UK.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th March 2018
DONALD GREWAR AND MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the resilience of North East Fife resident Donald Grewar in his battle with motor neurone disease (MND); notes Donald's resilience has inspired many local residents, including former colleagues of Madras College in St Andrews and pupils; commends his former pupil Brynja Duthie who, at just 17 …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2018
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NHS FUNDING AND WAITING TIMES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that the NHS in England is experiencing continued pressure on demand and performance with A&E attendances rising by 9.3 per cent over the last six years and that the number of people waiting for elective treatment has risen by 25 per cent in the last two …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2018
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GKN HOSTILE TAKEOVER BY MELROSE
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House opposes the hostile takeover bid tabled by Melrose for GKN; notes that GKN is a vital supply chain manufacturer in the automotive and aerospace sectors, employing over 6,000 workers across the UK; further notes with concern that the City is claiming the bid which will shoulder GKN …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd March 2018
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House urges the Royal Bank of Scotland to put an immediate moratorium on its branch closure programme; welcomes the announcement that the bank is halting the planned closure of 10 out of 13 planned branch closures in Scotland; calls on the taxpayer-funded bank to take the same action …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd March 2018
UK STEEL CRISIS
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with caution the proposed merger between Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp; acknowledges the industrial logic behind that partnership that would create the second biggest steel business in Europe with all the benefits that could bring for the UK; seeks robust assurances that jobs will be protected; demands …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
21st March 2018
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BARISTA VISAS
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses concern about the implementation of barista visas; sees the introduction of such visas as a way of replacing EU free movement to the UK after the UK has left the UK; deems those visas to be a mechanism to preserve the flow of migrant labour and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st March 2018
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PREMIER INN
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House condemns Whitbread PLC's decision to quit the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) after just 18 months of membership; notes that Whitbread owns Costa Coffee, Premier Inn and Brewer's Fayre; fully endorses the ETl's code on freedom of association; criticises any organisations that centre their business models on low …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
21st March 2018
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FLOUR DUST AND BAKERS ASTHMA
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes with concern that the Workplace Health Expert Committee of the Health and Safety Executive, in its 2017 report, entitled The Risks of Bakery Work, found that exposures to flour are, and remain, frequently higher than the level at which occupational asthma would develop, and that the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st March 2018
GOVERNMENT GUIDLINES ON HOSPITAL CAR PARKING
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance suggests specifically that details of charges, concessions and additional charges should be well publicised; highlights written parliamentary Question 131743 asking how many NHS hospitals …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st March 2018
LUCOZADE RIBENA SUNTORY SUGAR REDUCTION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Lucozade Ribena Suntory for the successful implementation of its 2017 Health and Wellbeing Plan; welcomes its decision to reformulate its drinks and create zero or reduced calorie alternatives for every brand; supports its £30 million investment in Made to Move, inspiring one million people to move …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
19th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Government guidance published in 2014 about hospital car parking charges; further notes the Government recommends in this guidance that hospitals make concessions or free parking available for disabled people, frequent outpatient attenders, visitors with relatives who are gravely ill, or carers of such people, visitors …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
STEM FOR BRITAIN 2018
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House notes the highly successful STEM for BRITAIN event held in the House on 12 March 2018 under the auspices of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee; further notes the astonishingly high quality of research displayed; expresses its thanks for the organisations that made this event possible and also …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Independent - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
TREATMENT OF PATRAS AND SAJID MASIH BY PAKISTANI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is deeply shocked by the severe physical beating of a Pakistani Christian teenager Patras Masih, and his cousin Sajid Masih, by the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) officers, who were supposed to be carrying out forensic checks of their mobile phones, after an alleged act of blasphemy; is …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
14th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care task and finish working group report on brain tumour research which seeks to increase the level and impact of brain tumour research and congratulates that group on its on progress to date; further notes that brain tumours are indiscriminate …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the figures released by the Local Government Association as part of its Bright Futures campaign, where it is estimated that between 70 and 75 per cent of young people experiencing a mental health problem are unable to access any treatment due to lack of funding, despite …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
BACK PAY FOR SLEEP-IN RESIDENTIAL WORKERS CRISIS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the back pay crisis facing sleep-in workers in the social care sector has yet to be resolved and mandates immediate attention with many service providers facing a huge liability which could strip them of resources for vital support services offered by charity providers or render them …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NAMING AND SHAMING OF NON-COMPLIANT EMPLOYERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to come down hard on businesses that breach the National Minimum Wage; notes that a key plank of the Government's efforts to both raise awareness and discourage such breaches is the naming and shaming of non-compliant businesses by the Department for Business, Energy …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th March 2018
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PAY FOR CLEANERS AT THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern that cleaners employed at the Ministry of Justice in Whitehall by the contractor OCS Group receive the minimum wage of £7.50 per hour, and also suffer from inferior terms and conditions than those of their in-house counterparts regarding occupational leave and sick pay; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
SYRIA RELIEF
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the work undertaken by Syria Relief in providing ground support in Syria, covering 48 schools in rebel held areas; praises the network of 1,700 Syria Relief workers who are inside Syria; further recognises that the lack of access to health facilities and supplies remains one of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR WASPI WOMEN LIVING IN THE EU
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that British women who are affected by the WASPI changes to state pension age for women, and who choose to retire in other EU countries, may not be eligible for healthcare in that country; notes that these women are UK citizens who paid UK …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
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FUNDING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND WOMEN'S REFUGES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is shocked at figures that local government spending is facing a funding gap of £5.8 billion by 2020 and that almost £10 million of support has been cut from women’s refuges; is concerned at the detrimental impact this will have on vital local services; notes that almost …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
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NAE PASARAN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates the award-winning short film, Nae Pasaran, which recently enjoyed its premiere as a feature-length documentary at the Glasgow Film Festival on 4 March 2018; commends the work of everyone who was involved for their passion and commitment in telling the full story of Rolls-Royce engineers Bob …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
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BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House welcomes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ consultation on banning the use of electronic shock collars for training dogs and other domestic pets in England; recognises that legislation on this would ensure England has a similar ban to Scotland and Wales where the devolved Governments …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
12th March 2018
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ACTIONS OF RUSSIA IN THE UK AND RUSSIA TODAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the allegations of Russian involvement in assassination attempts on UK soil, the illegal occupation of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, the human rights record of the Russian Government and especially the treatment of journalists, and the use of Russia Today as a propaganda outlet …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th March 2018
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BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes that March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month across the UK; congratulates all brain tumours charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease; recognises that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40; congratulates The Brain Tumour …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2018
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COLOMBIAN CIVIL SOCIETY LEADER KILLINGS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House expresses concern and alarm at the ongoing killing of Colombian civil society leaders; 222 in the 15 months after the signing of the Colombian peace agreement and the murder of 38 former combatants of the FARC during the same period; is concerned about the climate for all …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
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EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENSHIP
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes its unanimous approval of the Motion in the name if Plaid Cymru on 7 March 2018 that it supports the maintenance of EU citizenship rights for Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and English citizens; further notes that the range of rights and protections afforded to individuals as …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
12th March 2018
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ANNIVERSARY OF CHEMICAL ATTACK ON HALABJA
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House, in line with its decision of 28 February 2013 to formally recognise the genocide carried out against the Kurds in Iraq, marks the 30th anniversary of the chemical attack on the town of Halabja and the wider Anfal genocide; notes that up to 200,000 people were murdered …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
8th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING - WEEK-LONG STAYS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the incredible burden that hospital car parking charges present for longer stay inpatients; further notes that in the financial year 2016-17, there were over 1.5million finished discharged episodes with a spell duration of seven days or longer; understands that this does not equate to a count …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
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LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION OF STAFF OF THE HOUSE
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House applauds the outstanding service given by the staff of the House; specifically recognises the dedication over 40 years by Phil Short, Les Stockwell, Mike King and Ron Lucken; notes that all four attended Scott Lidgett School in Drummond Road, Bermondsey in the same year together and began …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
8th March 2018
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LOW PAY ON CHANNEL ISLAND FERRY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the States of Jersey's vote to set the Jersey Living Wage of £9.75 per hour for public sector employees and sub-contractors from 1 June 2018; supports the development of low-pay policy in the Channel Islands and all Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories; notes that in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
8th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - VISITORS OF LONGER-STAY PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of inpatients stay in hospital for seven days or longer each year; understands that nobody goes to hospital by choice; appreciates that being a patient or a visitor at a hospital can be a stressful and emotional time; further notes that some …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF THE 1984-85 MINERS' STRIKE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House remembers the start of the miners' strike in March 1984 when five pits were announced for closure as part of the Government's restructuring of the coal industry; acknowledges the hardship and struggle endured by the miners and their families who faced losing their livelihoods; notes that the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
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NON LEVY APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING FOR COLLEGES
Tabled by:
Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that Shrewsbury, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Exeter, Henley-on-Thames and Plumpton Colleges have experience in the provision of excellent and high quality apprenticeship training, which is valued and supported by employers; is disappointed that those colleges are not in receipt of non levy apprenticeship funding; and calls on the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
6th March 2018
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VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2018
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2018 on 13 March 2018 at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2018
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that Remembrance Sunday 2018 falls on 11 November (Armistice Day), exactly 100 years since the guns fell silent; recognises that there is a prima facie case for a one-off retail closure across the UK on that day to enhance the peace and decorum inherent in Remembrance …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2018
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT SPLIT PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes that the charities Women's Aid, Child Poverty Action Group, Surviving Economic Abuse and the Women's Budget Group have expressed concern regarding paying the combined universal credit payment of a couple into a single bank account; believes that paying recipient couples one joint payment, rather than individually, …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2018
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2018 AND RECOGNITION OF ENSAF HAIDAR
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2018; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the world; recognises the role of the Saudi Arabian-Canadian human rights activist Ensaf Haidar, president of the Raif Badawi Foundation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of Department of Health and Social Care guidance on NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles, published in 2014; notes that the Government suggests that NHS organisations work with patients and staff, local authorities and public transport providers to make sure that users can …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
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CHANGING PLACES TOILETS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the difficulty faced by disabled people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets in public places; understands the impact this has on the ability of many people to carry out day-to-day tasks outside of the home; is aware that Changing Places toilets would enable over …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th March 2018
ELECTRONIC VOTING FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOTS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that electronic voting is now commonplace for elections in a wide variety of elections in civil society bodies, including the internal elections for the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London and in shareholder ballots of multinational companies; rejects the argument that additional trials are necessary in …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2018
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CUT IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is shocked at the Iraqi decision to unilaterally reduce the budget share of the Kurdistan region from 17 per cent to 12.67 per cent of gross Iraqi revenues and far less in reality once often excessive sovereign spending is deducted; recognises that the long-standing agreement on the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th March 2018
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HARTLEPOOL HOSPITAL
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House notes with concern the gradual erosion of healthcare provision in Hartlepool despite having been promised a new hospital more than eight years ago; condemns any and all further cuts to health provision in Hartlepool; congratulates staff at both the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the University Hospital …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 1
6th March 2018
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LAND EXPROPRIATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses deep concern regarding the decision of the National Assembly in South Africa to adopt a motion proposing land expropriation without compensation; and calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make representations to the South African Government on this unjustified decision that could potentially harm community …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
5th March 2018
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ARCH AND ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House commends the previous council administration in Northumberland for its profit for social purpose development company Arch and its formation of a charity called Active Northumberland to ensure that leisure and cultural provision in Northumberland was not damaged by significant cuts to the council's central government grant; notes …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
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JIM PURCELL
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is saddened by the death of Jarrow legend, Jim Purcell, known affectionately as Jarra Jim who recently passed away aged 96; recognises that Mr Purcell will be remembered as an outstanding person for his tireless contribution to the local community through his volunteering and fundraising; recalls that …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
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WINTER STORMS AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the dedicated emergency service workers and public sector workers who battled through recent heavy snow, and Storm Emma, to continue to provide invaluable care and support to communities; further recognises all the voluntary services and charities, such as mountain rescue teams, who …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
1st March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that people living a long distance from their local NHS hospital have great difficulty in getting to appointments on public transport; further notes that this is of particular concern to people living in rural areas; is aware that an out-patient with brain injury living 40 miles …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2018
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SIMEON ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Simeon Andrews, whose advice and assistance has proved invaluable to so many Labour movement comrades and Parliamentary colleagues; pays tribute to his success in creating and co-ordinating several union parliamentary groups and cross-party groups; notes his earlier achievements …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that an online petition launched by the Daily Mirror on 28 December 2017 demanding the abolition of car park charges for patients, visitors and NHS staff on all NHS hospitals across England; further notes that this petition has over 44,000 signatures; recognises that the huge support …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2018
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BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2018
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 2 March 2018 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that every week 20 children in the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th February 2018
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SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the lack of long-term support offered to victims of modern slavery; recognises the risk of victims being re-trafficked if they do not have a secure pathway to adequate levels of support, including a period of leave to remain; regrets the missed opportunities to convict more perpetrators …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
27th February 2018
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MARY BARBOUR STATUE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates everyone involved with the campaign to establish a permanent memorial to the pioneering community activist, Mary Barbour; notes the tireless efforts of the Remember Mary Barbour Association (RMBA), which worked hard to raise over £110,000 for a statue to honour of one of Glasgow's first women …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th February 2018
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MARTIN GRIFFITH'S APPOINTMENT AS UN SPECIAL ENVOY TO YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the appointment of Martin Griffths to the position of UN Special Envoy to Yemen; recognises the vast experience that Martin has acquired over years of service developing political dialogue between governments and insurgents in a range of countries across Asia, Africa and Europe; notes that the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
26th February 2018
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PLASTIC FREE CAMPAIGN IN NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes the campaign by Clean Coast Outer Hebrides aimed at encouraging our shores to become plastic free and encourages those using our shores to reduce their plastic usage and dumping; praises the good work they and other groups and individuals are doing across the Western Isles and …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th February 2018
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PEP GUARDIOLA
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House applauds Pep Guardiola for his brave stance in support of the unjustly imprisoned Catalan independence leaders; regrets the undemocratic actions taken by the Spanish Government to have imprisoned their political rivals; condemns the decision by the Football Association to charge Pep Guardiola for wearing a yellow ribbon …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
26th February 2018
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SCOTLAND'S CALCUTTA CUP WIN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland Rugby team on an historic 25-13 Calcutta Cup victory over England that was full of flair, fight and finesse; recognises the fantastic work done by Gregor Townsend and his entire coaching staff; commends captain John Barclay and his entire pack for the huge effort …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th January 2018
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PROPOSED VISIT OF SAUDI CROWN PRINCE TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House regrets the Prime Minister's invitation to Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to visit the UK; notes that, as Minister of Defense, Mohammed bin Salman was widely associated with curtailing human rights, and that it was his decision to lead Saudi Arabia into war in …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2018
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FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is alarmed about Government proposals to change the eligibility criteria for free school meals from all families who claim universal credit, to introduce an earnings threshold to only those families claiming universal credit who earn under £7,400 through work; notes that because of the way that universal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green 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
27th February 2018
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SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE PROVIDERS, CIVIL LIABILITY AND OVERSIGHT
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House is concerned by the failure of social media companies to remove hateful and illegal content spreading racism, antisemitism and other forms of discrimination; is further concerned that social media companies are benefitting from immunity from prosecution for failure to remove the content published on their platforms; notes …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th February 2018
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EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that Monday 26 February to Sunday 4 March 2018 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week; acknowledges the work done to highlight the condition; is concerned that on average almost three years elapses before help is sought; and commends the objective this year of the Why Wait? question …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises that the City of London plays a leading role in the global finance industry; welcomes initiatives designed to promote green finance, such as the Green Finance Taskforce; recognises that enabling financial flows through data and disclosure is important in upholding this status and meeting the goals …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - EXTRA COSTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that the Government issued guidance in 2014 recommending that concessions or free parking should be available to blue badge holders at NHS hospitals in England; further notes that, despite this guidance, almost half of NHS hospitals in England charge blue badge holders to park; understands that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2018
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SUSPENDING PURCHASE OF NESTLÉ PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House calls on the House authorities to suspend all purchase of Nestlé products following reports by the Guardian and Save the Children of alleged aggressive, clandestine and often illegal methods of targeting mothers and health professionals in breach of the World Health Organisation International Code of Marketing of …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
27th February 2018
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
EXTENSION OF THE BLOCKADE ON KURDISTANI AIRPORTS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is outraged that the Iraqi Prime Minister has extended the five month blockade on international flights to and from the Kurdistan Region for at least another three months; recognises that this needless blockade is obstructing those who want to travel abroad for medical, family or commercial reasons …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
LIZZY YARNOLD AND THE 2018 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Tabled by:
Michael Fallon (Conservative - Sevenoaks)
That this House congratulates Lizzy Yarnold from West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks on her magnificent success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games; notes that this is the first time any British athlete has retained a Winter Olympic title; recognises that funding from the National Lottery and the UK Sport's Girls4Gold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
IMPACT OF LINK DECISION TO REDUCE THE ATM INTERCHANGE FEE
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House celebrates the long-standing availability of free-to-access cash in the UK and the positive impact the availability of cash has on local businesses, high street shops and consumers, especially in rural areas; recognises that the long term sustainability of the existing free-to-access cash network is now under threat, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN INJURY (No.3)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that brain injury patients often require long hospital stays; further notes that such patients and their families are often subject to steep car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; is disappointed to find that the wife of a brain tumour patient was recently not made …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
NICE GUIDELINES ON DEPRESSION IN ADULTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses grave concern over proposed changes to NICE guidelines on the recognition and management of depression in adults, which could have a profoundly detrimental impact on patient care and access to effective treatments; notes the concerns expressed by several respected clinical leaders and professional bodies that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN INJURY (No.2)
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that brain injury patients requiring lengthy stays in hospital can face considerable car parking costs; recognises that some hospitals offer concessions or free parking for patients with some long-term conditions; regrets that a lack of clear communication leaves some patients unaware of such schemes; further notes …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN INJURY
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that patients recovering from brain surgery often require long stays in hospital; recognises that this can be a particularly stressful situation when the patient is a young person or child; acknowledges that family members and friends are likely to want to visit the patient; is shocked …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd February 2018
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BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd February 2018
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EXCESSIVE BONUS PAYMENTS TO PERSIMMON MANAGEMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern that house building firm Persimmon is paying bonuses of more than £500 million to 140 staff, including £110 million to Chief Executive Jeff Fairburn, £86 million to finance director Mike Killoran and £48 million to Managing Director Dave Jenkinson; further notes that these …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd February 2018
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DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the work undertaken by the Disability Rights Commission, an independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people; recognises disabled people still face difficulties accessing public buildings; encourages smaller firms to seek expert advice on how to meet the needs …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
US POLICY ON ABORTION SERVICES OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes that a year has passed since the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, by the US Administration; recognises that this expanded policy has started to have a devastating impact on access to reproductive health services in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
NEW QUAY LIFEBOAT STATION
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House celebrates the 150 years of service of New Quay lifeboat station; recognises the incredible work which so many volunteer lifeboat crew, shore crew and others have carried out since the station was created in 1864; acknowledges the circumstances surrounding the New Quay lifeboat station's creation following the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2018
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS AND BREXIT
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on the launch of its campaign on young people's rights, Right Here, Right Now; notes that the members of the Scottish Youth Parliament consulted with over 5,000 young people before it selected its annual campaign topic; welcomes the publication of its Rights …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
23rd February 2018
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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
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
ICE FACTOR GROUP AND THE CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Ice Factor Group, the owner of Braehead's Snow Factory in Renfrew and Ice Factor in Kinlochleven, on being named as the Best Digital Business of the year in the Scottish section of the Federation of Small Business's (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018; notes that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
CHEWING GUM REMOVAL SCHEME
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes the nuisance and unsightly blight imposed on streets throughout the UK by the careless disposal of chewing gum; further notes the extent of this problem with an estimated 2,000,000 pieces of gum being dropped in public places each day; acknowledges the high cost of removal of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
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YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the Year of Young People (YoYP) 2018 which aims to inspire Scotland through its young people, in celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally; notes YoYP 2018 activities and events are focusing on …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
WORKING CONDITIONS OF LONDON UNDERGROUND CLEANERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is grateful to the 3,000 cleaners who keep the capital's underground network clear of obstructions and in a hygienic condition; is concerned that, despite working in dirty and hazardous conditions, frequently through the night time and other unsocial hours, these hard working and often vulnerable public servants …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
ASMA JAHANGIR
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House mourns and pays its respects on the death of Asma Jahangir, the brave and remarkable Pakistani rights activist, staunch defender of the rule of law and fearless critic of military interference in politics; notes her reputation for speaking truth to power and defending the weak and marginalised, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
MS ASMA JAHANGIR
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its regret and sadness over the tragic loss of advocate Ms Asma Jahangir, the renowned human rights lawyer, consistent opponent of religious hatred and fearless champion of the downtrodden people, including the religious minorities of Pakistan; commends her courageous work for justice and equality over many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
8th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 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
8th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - RAC
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the support of the RAC for the abolition of hospital car parking charges; further notes the ongoing research carried out by the RAC into public opinion on hospital car parking charges; recognises that 41per cent of respondents to an RAC survey wanted hospital car …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - HEADWAY CASE STUDY 1
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the vital support offered to those with a brain injury by Headway, the brain injury association; understands that brain injury can take many different forms and can lead to a patient staying in hospital for an indeterminate length of time; understands that family members and friends …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th February 2018
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ABOLITION OF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES - SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House is aware of the support of a number of UK-wide charities and motoring organisations for the abolition of hospital car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England; notes the cross-party support for the motion on hospital car parking charges in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
JIMMY ARMFIELD OBE DL
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That this House pays tribute, on the day of his funeral at St Peter's Church, Blackpool where he was organist, to Jimmy Armfield OBE DL, a football legend as player for Blackpool FC, a manager, England Captain and a hugely influential football commentator and journalist; commends Mr Armfield as an …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
20th February 2018
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SUPPORTED HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the important work of not for profit housing associations such as Midland Heart in providing essential supported housing for vulnerable people; further notes that the provision of vital services at short term supported housing schemes such as the Coventry Foyer is made possible through a funding …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM 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
8th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
TRANSFER OF CHANNEL 4
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House recognises the requirement for a significant transfer of Channel 4 facilities out of London; notes that the West Midlands region has huge potential for creative arts and technology; further notes its strategically central location; notes that its young, digital and diverse population will have a positive effect …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 7
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
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BEREAVEMENT DAMAGES CAP
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the current disparity in bereavement compensation in England and Wales in comparison to Northern Ireland and Scotland; notes that the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 allows payment of only a fixed sum for bereavement damages of £12,980 which can be claimed by only the spouse or civil …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th February 2018
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BRITTLE BONES SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the Brittle Bone Society on 50 years of hard work supporting and cooperating with healthcare professionals across the UK; further congratulates Margaret Grant MBE from Dundee who was born with the genetic condition of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and founded the charity in Dundee in 1968; notes …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2018
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ASW STEELWORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the promise made to the ASW steelworkers to guarantee compensation for pensions that were lost at the time their firm went bust; recognises that in decades of work they paid for 100 per cent of their pensions; further notes that in 2007, those workers agreed to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
HISTORIC TIES BETWEEN SCOTLAND FRANCE AND THE AULD ALLIANCE TROPHY
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House celebrates the historic and continuing ties between Scotland and France; welcomes the creation of the Auld Alliance Trophy to be awarded annually when Scotland and France meet during the Six Nations; commemorates the memories of the 31 Scottish and 22 French international rugby players killed during the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
NEW QUAY'S ALL-WEATHER LIFEBOAT
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House commends the staff and volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for their life-saving work around the coast and at sea; is disappointed by the decision to downgrade the all-weather lifeboat provision at New Quay; is concerned that this decision is contrary to the RNLl's core …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
7th February 2018
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PHYSICAL DISABILITY RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House welcomes the UK’s first ever Physical Disability Rugby League match between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos, which took place at Warrington's Victoria Park Asics Stadium on 4 February 2018; congratulates all those who took part, including The Last Leg's Adam Hills and Alex Brooker who went head …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
EAST COAST MAINLINE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Virgin-Stagecoach who operate East Coast mainline railway are in breach of financial covenants and will shortly be unable to continue to provide this service; further notes that this is the third time a private operator has failed to live up to its commitments on this …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
6th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACKS IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is dismayed by continuing chemical weapons attacks in Syria, and the devastating effects on civilians; is very concerned that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, which investigated such attacks in Syria, was disbanded at the end of last year, following Russia's …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
MRS SHAGUFTA KAUSAR AND MR SHAFQAT EMMANUEL
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is deeply concerned about the death sentence imposed on Mrs Shagufta Kausar and Mr Shafqat Emmanuel, a married couple, for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages; notes that the messages were written in English, but both are illiterate and unable to write proper Urdu, let alone English; further …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
7th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
CAPITA AND THE PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes with concern the profit warning, mounting debts and massive pension deficit of outsourcing giant Capita, a company in whose hands the Government has left the handling of personal independence payments (PIP) for millions of citizens across the UK; acknowledges the dangerous complications this may cause to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2018
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PERJETA
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises that Perjeta is one of the most effective new drugs against incurable HER2 positive secondary breast cancer; welcomes that Perjeta can give women with incurable HER2 positive metastic breast cancer nearly 16 months of additional life compared to existing treatments; notes that Perjeta has now been …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
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CARBON CAPTURE UTILISATION AND STORAGE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but further believes that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy; believes with commercially deployable carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
PLASTIC WASTE
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to $5.3 trillion, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the cost of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS 2018
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers on 12 February 2018; understands that fewer than 20 countries worldwide still allow their armed forces to recruit young people aged 16; further understands that the UK is the only country in Europe and the only Permanent Member …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
5th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING PROFITS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that hospitals make up to £500,000 a day in car parking charges; is disappointed to learn, as published in the Daily Mirror on 28 December 2017, that a very small proportion of that money goes to healthcare spending; further notes the involvement of for-profit contractors in …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
REPEAL OF THE VAGRANCY ACT 1824
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses grave concern over the continuing use of the Vagrancy Act 1824 to criminalise homeless people who are rough sleeping; notes with concern that this Dickensian law was used 1,810 times in 2016-17; welcomes that this Act is no longer in force in Scotland and Northern Ireland; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
PALESTINIAN FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in continuing to support Palestinian firefighters from the Occupied Territories of the West Bank; notes that the FBU has recently facilitated the training of firefighters from the municipality of Hebron and will soon welcome firefighters from Ramallah …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
5th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
FLY TIPPING AND COMMUNITY PAYBACK
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Justice to simplify the court process for the prosecution of fly-tippers; and to introduce community payback sentencing for fly-tippers to help address the increase in illegal fly tipping.
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House congratulates the 29 National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) consortia across the UK who have seen thousands of students from non-traditional backgrounds enter higher education; urges the Government to announce the future funding of NCOP before April 2018; notes that due to the replacement of the Higher Education …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SOUTH LONDON
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House is concerned about funding for mental health services in South London; notes that insufficient funding in South London has led to increased waiting lists for assessment and therapy, increased waiting times in accident and emergency departments for referral to mental health beds, very high occupancy rates and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR ERASMUS+
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House welcomes statements from the Government that there will be continued involvement in the Erasmus+ programme up to 2020; notes that 600,000 people from the UK have gone abroad to study, train or volunteer in the last 30 years due to this program and its predecessors; further notes …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
HITRANS AND THE INTERREF NORTH SEA REGION PROJECT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the ongoing work of HITRANS and the INTERREF North Sea Region Project to promote greener passenger transport and reduce CO2 emissions from remote and rural transport in the North Sea Region; and commends HITRANS on its key work in G-PaTRA to operate an electric bus, as …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND PREMATURE BABIES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that over 84,000 babies are admitted to neonatal care units across England every year; acknowledges research carried out by Bliss that indicates that babies in neonatal care units spend on average eight weeks in hospital; further notes that parents of babies in neonatal care units spend …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
1st February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
ALDI AND THE REAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends Aldi for introducing new, higher rates of pay for its employees; notes that employees outwith London will now be paid the real living wage of £8.75 an hour, deeming Aldi the highest paying supermarket in the UK; further notes that Aldi offer paid breaks, pensions and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
31st January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
VOTES AT 16
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes proposals by the Welsh Government to lower the voting age to 16 in order to allow 16 and 17-year olds to vote in council elections in Wales; believes that this will increase political engagement and participation among young people as has already been demonstrated in Scotland; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th 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
31st January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 1st February 2018
SAFETY OF PLAYING AREAS FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises the importance of children playing outdoors; understands the reluctance of some parents to allow their children to play outside due to safety concerns; urges local councils to ensure that safe green places to play are widely advertised; and calls on the Department of Health and Social …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
CURRENT SITUATION IN AFRIN, SYRIA
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned about the current situation of the people of Afrin, who have been subjected to Turkish Government aggression; notes that Afrin has been one of the more stable parts of Syria and that it has become a destination for hundreds of refugees from many cities …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DURHAM UNIVERSITY'S LAW SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House congratulates Durham University's Law School on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the Law School over the last 50 years including reaching its best ever performances in the National Student Survey and QS World Rankings in 2017, the distinguished high achievements of its award-winning scholarship and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st January 2018
KURDISH PROGRESS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House acknowledges the work of Kurdish Progress in providing a forum for discussing political, economic and social developments of Kurdish people in the UK and the wider Kurdistan region; welcomes Kurdish Progress's aim to improve the foundation of Kurdish people within British society; and calls on the Government …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st January 2018
CHILDREN'S SCREEN USE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the British Psychological Society's published guidance on Children, adolescents and screen use earlier this month; acknowledges much of the evidence for the negative effects of screen use in children and teenagers is not based on robust enough science; further notes the misunderstanding around appropriate screen use …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
TURKISH OFFENSIVE IN AFRIN
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the Turkish Army's ground offensive against Syrian Kurds in Afrin; deplores the brutal attacks which have killed civilians as well as fighters from both sides and displaced·an estimated 5,000 people; notes the invaluable support the Kurdish forces provided and continue to provide in the fight against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
LIFE AFTER WAR - FILM BY WAYNE SHARROCKS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House supports the work of Wayne Sharrocks who campaigns on the issues of mental health in the Armed Forces and the dangers of enlisting at age 16; notes that mental health disorders among the UK Armed Forces have increased by 78 per cent since 2007; further notes Wayne's …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
FATAL ACCIDENT INQUIRY INTO THE SUMBURGH HELICOPTER CRASH IN AUGUST 2013
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recalls the helicopter crash in August 2013 in which a Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma Mk 2 crashed into the sea two nautical miles west of Sumburgh, Shetland with four fatalities; notes that both the Air Accident Investigation Branch and Police Scotland have conducted and concluded their investigations …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
29th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the importance of local pharmacies as a community cornerstone, and as a vital service for the most vulnerable in the community; believes that the best way to do this is to create an Essential Community Pharmacy Scheme to fund the purchase of prescription drugs up front, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably her work on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes research by Macmillan Cancer Support which shows that four in five people diagnosed with cancer are £570 a month worse off as a result of their diagnosis; further note that this financial burden is due to loss of income and increased costs; acknowledges that 47 per …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
COLLECTING DATA ON ELECTION CANDIDATE DIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Bernard Jenkin (Conservative - Harwich and North Essex)
That this House notes with concern that Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 is yet to be commenced; acknowledges that this legislation would require political parties to monitor the diversity of their election candidates; regrets that Section 106 does not cover local government elections, that there is no transparency …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MAY ISLAND
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the 100th anniversary of The Battle of May Island during which five accidental collisions occurred near the island between eight Royal Navy vessels on their way from Rosyth to fleet exercises in the North Sea on the misty night on 31 January 1918; further notes the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House believes that dogs should not suffer pain during training as it is ineffective and cruel; considers that there is legitimate and growing public concern about the use of electronic shock collars and other forms of electronic training aids that can cause pain or distress to dogs, while …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
STONEWALL'S LGBT IN BRITAIN: TRANS REPORT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes the publication of Stonewall's LGBT in Britain: Trans Report and its findings on continued discrimination, violence and exclusion currently experienced by trans people in the UK; recognises the disproportionate volume of hate crimes because of gender identity, with two in five trans people, 41 per cent, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
TACKLING SEX DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House welcomes the Fawcett Society's review of sex discrimination law in the UK, and its recommendations to make misogyny a hate crime; acknowledges the level of concern in broader society at gender inequality; recognises the insufficient tackling of hate crimes against women; and calls for police authorities to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports National Trading Standards' campaign, Friends Against Scams, which seeks to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams; understands that scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and that postal, telephone and doorstep scams are often targeted specifically at disadvantaged consumers …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
James Frith (Labour - Bury North)
That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day payment regulations for …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
INSURANCE COVER FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern evidence revealed by The Guardian newspaper of people with mental health problems being denied access to insurance, including life insurance; further notes that while some people who have suffered from mental health conditions are charged high premiums for insurance, others are refused cover altogether; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th January 2018
SENTENCE OF AFGAN MUKHTARLI
Tabled by:
Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated - Dudley North)
That this House deplores the six year prison term imposed by a court in Azerbaijan on the investigative journalist Afgan Mukhtarli, who was kidnapped in Georgia on 29 May 2017, and held in prison for six months before being brought to trial; notes that as an act of additional cruelty, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
CHANNEL 4 RELOCATION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the news that Channel 4 may relocate outside of London; acknowledges that this could provide a £88 million a year boost in spending on shows made outside of London and could create economic benefits of £580 million and 7,490 jobs across the country for the city …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
EDINBURGH AIRPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY AWARD
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House warmly welcomes Edinburgh Airport being awarded the Autism Friendly Award for its accessible and supportive environment for passengers with autism; recognises the extra training for staff to help those with additional needs; acknowledges that airports can be extremely daunting places for people with autism; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
COURT CLOSURES ACROSS THE UK
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to close nine further courts across the UK, displacing over 130 members of staff; notes that these proposals come at a time when staff morale has been damaged by previous closures, job cuts, pay restraint and privatisation threats; believes that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
EXPEDITION ICE MAIDEN
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the Ice Maiden team for successfully crossing Antarctica unsupported, towing sledges by muscle-power alone over more than 1,000 miles in one of the world's most extreme and hostile environments, and arriving two days ahead of schedule on 20 January 2018; notes that this is the first …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
17th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
SHORT-SELLING OF SHARES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House believes that shorting of shares, whereby shares are borrowed for a defined period and for a fee by financial gamblers and then sold in the hope that they can be bought back later at a lower price, has no economic benefits whatsoever to the UK economy; and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
FUTURE OF HARTLEPOOL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House acknowledges the important role Hartlepool United Football Club has played in the community of Hartlepool; congratulates the supporters of Hartlepool United Football Club for their efforts to respond to the financial crisis of the Club; further congratulates the Club which is now in its 110th year on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
FUNDING FOR THE WORK OF UNWRA IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the announcement by the US Administration that it is to cut its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency by more than half; notes that this decision threatens the human security of millions of Palestinian refugees, including those in need of emergency …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ENABLING YOUTH PROJECT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Community Volunteers Enabling Youth Project on securing £5,000 from Corra Foundation 2017 Awards towards the salary of the full-time Befriending Leader; acknowledges that this group recruits, trains and supports volunteer befrienders for vulnerable young people; and celebrates the work this group does to ensure that young …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th January 2018
LIQUIDATION OF CARILLION AND THE PRISON ESTATE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the recent liquidation of Carillion leaving debts of around £900 million and notes the devastating impact this will have on thousands of workers across the UK; is aware that Carillion currently holds public and private partnership contracts worth over £1.7 billion which include the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th January 2018
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the contributions made by foreign students to the UK’s economy; notes the research carried out by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways showing that international students bring £20 billion to the UK each year; further notes the role played by universities in promoting …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th January 2018
ANTARCTIC OCEAN SANCTUARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House urges the Government to fulfil the demands of Greenpeace UK and use its role on the Antarctic Ocean Commission to help build an 1.8 million square kilometre Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary in the continent's Weddell Sea to protect its marine life when the organisations makes its decision in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
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NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that an increasing number of NHS trusts in England are attempting to establish wholly owned subsidiary companies to deliver services such as facilities and estates, ostensibly as a means of exploiting a tax loophole; believes that the major savings will in fact come from employing new …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2018
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CLEAN AIR DAY 2018
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House is concerned about the damage to health caused by air pollution in the UK; recognises the public's desire to tackle air pollution and to be given guidance on how to cut and avoid air pollution from a trusted, independent, medically-sound source; acknowledges the success of 2017’s National …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2018
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AVAILABILITY OF NALOXONE IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House was shocked by the results of a survey by Release of local authorities in England which revealed availability of Naloxone to be wholly inadequate; is aware that the World Health Organisation recognises that this medication is essential to saving lives which could be otherwise lost to opiate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th January 2018
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DUMPING OF ISRAELI WASTE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses deep concern over the allegations raised by the human rights organisation B'Tselem that Palestinian land in the West Bank is being used for the treatment of Israeli waste, including hazardous waste; notes that Israel is using the occupation of the Palestinian Territories to deny the Palestinian …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
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PROSTITUTION-SPECIFIC CRIMINAL RECORDS
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House notes recent public and parliamentary scrutiny of the effect of criminal records on people, particularly on women, whose offences derive from having been prostituted; agrees that many of those involved in prostitution did not freely choose prostitution but felt coerced by their circumstances; acknowledges that offences relating …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th January 2018
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TACKLING LONELINESS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House acknowledges the important issue of loneliness and its wide-ranging effects; recognises that a reported 100,000 older people say that they feel lonely often or always, sometimes going an entire month without speaking to anyone; further acknowledges that loneliness can affect anyone regardless of their age or background …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
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TOUGHER SENTENCING FOR ASSAULTS AGAINST ON-DUTY EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House notes that between April and December 2017,669 assaults were carried out against serving officers in the West Midlands Police Force area; recognises that reports of assaults carried out against on-duty police officers and other members of the emergency services are wholly unacceptable; and calls on the Government …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
15th January 2018
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RATES OF PAY AT MCDONALD'S
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House warmly congratulates the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on successfully pressuring the management of the fast food giant McDonald's to award staff in company-owned stores the largest pay increase in 10 years; notes that this pay award followed last year's historic industrial action, the first since …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT WARBURTONS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the agreement on pay, terms and conditions between Warbutons and employee members of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union; notes that the deal involves a substantial increase in the basic hourly rate for most workers, more stable shift patterns to allow workers greater ability to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
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CARILLION LIQUIDATION
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House holds grave concerns for the thousands of Carillion pension scheme members who face a cut to their pensions of at least 10 per cent because of the company's administration; is concerned that the former Carillion Chief Executive is to be rewarded for failure by continuing to receive …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
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DEATH OF CYRILLE REGIS
Tabled by:
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour - West Bromwich East)
That this House notes the passing of footballer Cyrille Regis MBE at the age of 59; recognises his achievements as one of the most talented, dynamic and prolific footballers of the 1970s and 1980s and his huge popularity at the clubs he played at, in particular West Bromwich Albion and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2018
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SOUTH WEST WRITERS GROUP
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the South West Writers Group, based in Shortlees, Kilmarnock, on securing a £3,379 grant from the National Lottery via Creative Scotland; welcomes that this funding is being used to allow people of all ages from East Ayrshire to express their writing abilities via projects that incorporate …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
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MARSHA GLADSTONE, POINTS OF LIGHT OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the recognition of Marsha Gladstone as a Points of Light outstanding volunteer for her work with the Yoni Jesner Foundation; understands that Points of Light was first established in the United States by President George H.W. Bush and introduced into the UK by then Prime Minister …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th January 2018
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DEATH SENTENCE VERDICT IN CASE OF HAMED BIN HAYDARA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the death sentence verdict in Sana'a on 2 January 2018 in the case of Hamed bin Haydara, a Yemeni Baha'i; observes reports that Mr bin Haydara was convicted on grounds of communication with the international governing body of the Baha'i faith, located in Haifa, Israel and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2018
AIRLINE CHARGES FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Tabled by:
Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
This House notes with concern that airlines are increasingly requiring musicians to purchase a seat for guitars, and other musical instruments of similar size, or requiring that they be placed in the aircraft hold where temperatures are very low and damage may occur during transit; further notes the campaign led …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2018
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MACKINTOSH 150TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates that 7 June 2018 will mark 150 years since the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; appreciates that Mackintosh produced some of the most inventive and innovative art, architecture and design of the 1890s, significantly contributing in close collaboration with his wife Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh to the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th January 2018
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PERSECUTION OF KURDISH MPS
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses grave concern over the sentencing of elected Kurdish MP Idris Baluken on 4 January 2018 to 16 years and eight months in jail; notes that Mr Baluken has been an elected parliamentarian in Turkey since 2011, and has played an active role as a mediator in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2018
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OSMAN KAVALA
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House expresses concern regarding the detention of Osman Kavala, a world-known Turkish philanthropist and a civil society activist who studied at the University of Manchester; recognises the work Osman Kavala has done to promote an open and democratic Turkey; notes that thousands of political prisoners have been arrested …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th January 2018
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ATTACK ON CHRISTIANS IN THE METHODIST CHURCH, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on Christians in the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church, Quetta, Pakistan, on 17 December 2017, when nine innocent worshippers were murdered and over 50 seriously injured; notes that the quick action by the security forces prevented several more casualties; and urges the Government of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
8th January 2018
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CARRIE GRACIE AND PAY EQUALITY AT THE BBC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that the resignation of Carrie Gracie, the former China Editor of the BBC, highlights the anger and frustration of many women journalists at the BBC that a swifter resolution has not been reached to the scourge of unequal pay at our public service broadcaster; notes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2018
BIRMINGHAM FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2022
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House celebrates the news that Birmingham has been chosen to be the venue for the 2022 Commonwealth Games; recognises the way the leaders of the West Midlands Combined Authority and hon. Members have worked together to secure this important achievement for our region; congratulates Andy Street, West Midlands …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
20th December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2018
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
9th January 2018
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CHILDCARE VOUCHERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that childcare vouchers are a widely-used benefit that are popular with parents and employers alike, with more than 60,000 businesses of all sizes offering vouchers to more than 750,000 parents; further notes that, with childcare costs having risen faster than incomes in recent years, a large …
126 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
8th January 2018
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FISHERMAN'S BRIDGE RE-OPENING
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the rebuilding of Fisherman’s Bridge near Sedbergh, following its destruction during Storm Desmond, which will be officially opened this week; thanks those who have donated funds to the project and in particular the local residents and community groups who have raised £12,500 …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th January 2018
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MOBILE PHONE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned that consumers are being poorly served by some of the largest mobile phone providers in the UK; notes that customers of some of the largest mobile phone providers are being charged extra for handsets after the costs of these have been paid off as …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th January 2018
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GIFT CARDS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes the unfair practice and lack of transparency around expiry dates on gift cards from retailers; urges the Government to take action to introduce greater protections for consumers purchasing and using gift cards, such as banning use-by-dates altogether, or at the very least introducing a minimum five-year …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th January 2018
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ANTI-REGIME PROTESTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House supports the right of citizens in Iran to protest; commends the bravery of the thousands of Iranian citizens who have taken to the streets in 20 cities to protest the clerical regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; notes the strong sentiments being expressed against the regime's policies in …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th January 2018
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2018 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 10
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2018
DETENTION OF AHED TAMIMI
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House expresses deep concern that in the early hours of 19 December an Israeli Border Police unit broke into the Tamimi family home during a night raid in Nabi Saleh and arrested 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi, taking her away for interrogation; believes that Ahed is targeted because she is …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
20th December 2017
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SAVE OUR SCOTCH CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House acknowledges the on-going campaign Save our Scotch, which is being led by the Unite Union that aims to obtain protection for blended Scotch whisky similar to that of single Malt whisky; notes that under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be bottled in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2017
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th December 2017
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House has considered the important role that Community Transport Organisations (CTOs) play in towns across the UK; notes that community transport schemes help social inclusion; recognises that these schemes are primarily used by people who otherwise would not be able to travel; notes the increasing cost pressures on …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
19th December 2017
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LETHAM KIDS COMMUNITY PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Letham Primary School and Monimal Community Council on establishing the Letham Kids Community Parliament which held its inaugural meeting on 29 November 2017; notes that pupils from primaries four to seven have been learning about democracy and have established this new body as part of their …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th December 2017
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EU CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the vital contribution that EU citizens living in the UK make to our communities and to the UK economy; welcomes confirmation from Government that it will remove comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI) checks for those who are self-sufficient or studying and the genuine and effective work test …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 1
19th December 2017
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YEMEN'S 1000 DAY WAR
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises that today marks the 1,000 day anniversary of the beginning of the civil war in Yemen; notes that the war has caused the worst humanitarian crisis of this generation with 80 per cent of Yemen's population requiring urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes that the Saudi Arabian …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th December 2017
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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
19th December 2017
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COURT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST 94 UKRAINIAN TRADE UNIONISTS AT INGULSKA MINE
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House notes with alarm that 94 miners at the state-owned uranium mine lngulska, in the Kirovohrad region of Ukraine, are facing court proceedings; is concerned that this response to a reasonable protest over months of underpaid wages is aimed at intimidating members of the Independent Trade Union of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
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HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING FOR THE CITIZEN'S THEATRE, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Citizen's Theatre has been awarded £4.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its ongoing redevelopment project; understands that this award will ensure the preservation of the Citizen's Theatre's status as an outstanding example of original Victorian architecture in Glasgow, whilst adding modern facilities …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
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KAMES COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises that Sunday 19th November 2017 was the 60th anniversary of the Kames Colliery Disaster that cost the lives of 17 local men, Thomas Burnside aged 58, Thomas Casey aged 18, Alexander Crawford aged 37, John Dalziel aged 34, Timothy Dillon aged 44, Andrew Findlay aged 20, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2017
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ARMED FORCES CHAPLAINS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work that is carried out by Armed Forces Chaplains both at home and overseas; acknowledges the wonderful support and guidance that they offer to all in uniform and their families; and thanks them for the dedication that takes them far beyond the call of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th December 2017
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MEXICO'S SECURITY REFORM LAW - LEY DE SEGURIDAD
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House expresses deep concerns about the so-called Security Reform Law - Ley de Seguridad, approved by the Mexican Senate on Friday 15 December 2017; notes the concerns of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Justice Mexico Now, Amnesty and other human rights organisations that this law is …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2017
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CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERS TO SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises all those volunteers who do so much for society the whole year through; understands the difficult jobs they take on and highlights the value and worth that their hours of dedication bring to local communities; further acknowledges the fact that without the massive volunteer base that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2017
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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
18th December 2017
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AGE UK'S PAINFUL JOURNEYS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes Age UK's Painful Journeys campaign that is designed to raise awareness of older people's journeys to hospital appointments; is concerned that many older people have to make such painful journeys; regrets that whether or not an elderly person has to make such a journey is decided …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
ROADCHEF EMPLOYEES BENEFIT TRUST (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with concern that over 200 current and former employees of Roadchef Motorway Services at Harthill, Annandale Water, Bothwell and Hamilton in Scotland are still awaiting a decision from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to repay the Roadchef Employees Benefit Trust the £10 million which was wrongly …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
11th December 2017
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PARLIAMENTARY AWARDS FOR CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE 2017
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House notes the Christmas Reception for Science and Engineering held on 6 December 2017; congratulates the Royal Society of Biology for its leadership on behalf of the science and engineering community working closely with the Physiological Society, the Institute of Physics, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2017
DISABLED WORKERS AND PRODUCTIVITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House warmly welcomes the Government's commitment, set out in the new employment strategy for disabled people, Improving Lives: the Future of Work, Health and Disability, to see one million more disabled people in work over the next 10 years; shares the Government's belief that the world of work …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
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DEMOCRATIC FEDERATION OF NORTHERN SYRIA REPRESENTATION AT PEACE TALKS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the on-going suffering of the Syrian people; notes that, in the statement of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015) which states that the only sustainable solution to the current crisis in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2017
92 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 10
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th December 2017
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NORTHUMBRIA POLICE AND DENISE AUBREY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned about the continuing dispute between Northumbria Police and Denise Aubrey; and urges the Home Secretary to consider urgent use of her powers to bring this dispute to an end in the public interest.
3 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2017
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MFR CASH FOR KIDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the contribution of MFR Cash for Kid's Mission Christmas Appeal; notes the generous donations of individuals and businesses alike; and acknowledges the efforts of volunteers at MFR Cash for Kids to ensure that no children wake up on Christmas morning without a present to open.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
13th December 2017
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BREXIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the need to maintain and build on food, environmental and public health standards in the UK; notes that these standards have been substantially driven by the EU, and that the UK’s future departure from the EU raises significant questions on the maintenance of these standards in …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th December 2017
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JK ROWLING - COMPANION OF HONOUR
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh author J.K. Rowling on being made a Companion of Honour, recognising her outstanding contribution to literature and culture; notes that the magical world created by Ms Rowling captured the imaginations of children and adults alike, defining childhoods, bringing families together and entertaining people of all …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th December 2017
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BOXING DAY TRAIN SERVICES
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that once again during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services whatsoever being provided on the overwhelming majority of lines; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the rest of Europe …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th December 2017
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
12th December 2017
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DENNY AND DUNIPACE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the staff at Denny and Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on its 40th Anniversary on 13 December 2017; notes that Denny and Dunipace CAB provide free, confidential and independent advice to everyone in the Falkirk area who needs it; recognises the CAB's aims to ensure individuals …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2017
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PAISLEY CULTURAL FUTURE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Coventry on being named as the UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises the fantastic and passionate campaign that the town of Paisley led as they attempted to secure this prestigious title; thanks the people of Paisley for getting behind the campaign, including the hard work …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2017
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FALUN GONG AND HARVESTING ORGANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to condemn the persecution of Falun Gong and the crime of harvesting organs from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience in China.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th December 2017
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SLAVE TRADE IN LIBYA
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House deplores the actions of those who seek to enslave migrants passing through Libya; condemns in the strongest terms the abhorrent use of auctions to buy and sell slaves; notes with alarm the horror faced by victims of human trafficking and slavery in Libya and the lack of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th December 2017
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HEDD WYN COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House disagrees with the decision of the Royal Mail not to issue a stamp commemorating the life of Hedd Wyn, Elis Humphrey Evans, the bard who lost his life during the First World War in the battle of Passchendaele in 1917; believes that a stamp of its kind …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
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ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP FINALISTS 2017
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House congratulates the England men's rugby league team on reaching the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final; notes that despite a narrow 6-0 defeat in the final by Australia, the squad have done themselves and their country proud; hopes that England's success in reaching the World Cup Final …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2017
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COVENTRY CITY OF CULTURE 2021
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House celebrates the news that Coventry has been chosen to be UK City of Culture in 2021, reminding the UK of the incredible depth of culture and heritage found in Coventry, as well as the wider West Midlands; recognises the strong bids put forward by the other shortlisted …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2017
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SIKH SOLDIERS IN WW1
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, Sikh troops, along with counterparts …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th December 2017
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JOB LOSSES AT BRITVIC
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises the historic and economic significance of Robinsons, now Britvic, and Colman's, now Unilever, to the city of Norwich; notes with dismay Britvic's proposed withdrawal of production from the Carrow Road site which will lead to almost 250 job losses; further notes the adverse impact that withdrawal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2017
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HELP TO FAMILIES WITH BABIES ON NEONATAL UNITS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the pressures facing families with babies on neonatal units; acknowledges the costs for families; notes that 537 babies born in Edinburgh every year need specialist care; believes that it is vital that parents can spend long periods of time with their babies in care; and calls …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th December 2017
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ADOPTION ALLOWANCE FOR SELF EMPLOYED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises that people who adopt do so out of love and care and ought to receive parity in financial support to that of birth parents; further recognises that though there is such parity for employees, there is an unjustifiable inequality in financial support for self employed adopters; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th December 2017
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RBS CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House urges the Royal Bank of Scotland to reconsider plans to close its Stobswell branch, after announcing that the bank plans a series of closures across the UK; notes that this is very disappointing news for both customers and particularly for staff who will now be worried about …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2017
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LABOUR MARKET ENFORCEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Middlesex University Business School, Unpaid Britain: wage default in the British labour market, that at least two million workers experience non-payment of wages or holiday pay each year and that those unpaid wages amount to …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with dismay that Donald Trump, President of the USA, has declared that the US has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Israel will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; further notes that no other country currently has an …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House remains deeply concerned that Government funding to local authorities in England reduced by 37 per cent in real terms between 2010-11 and 2015 according to the National Audit Office; notes Local Government Association (LGA) analysis that by 2020 local government in England will have lost 75 pence …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2017
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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
5th December 2017
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DALESBUS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House congratulates The Dales and Bowland Community Interest Group, a subsidiary of the Yorkshire Dales Society, on its 10th anniversary; acknowledges the work that this not-for-profit company has undertaken with its DalesBus service to deliver affordable public passenger transport to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th December 2017
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN HOMES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the Green Paper, Building our Future: Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Buildings: Draft Paper, produced by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Healthy Homes and Buildings which provides key insights into how safety, comfort and energy efficiency of homes can be improved; believes that …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
5th December 2017
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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
5th December 2017
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BLUE BELT CHARTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
RBS CLOSURES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland to close its branches in Kilbirnie, Saltcoats and Kilwinning; recognises that this follows the closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in West Kilbride, and the closure of bank branches across North Ayrshire and Arran by Clydesdale …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th December 2017
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2017 by celebrating the achievements of disabled people across the world; supports the aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities; further supports the integration of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
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ENERGY COSTS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes the variations in costs of energy bills between different regions and nations of the UK, some as large as £139; notes that the network companies responsible for those variations make £6.6 billion in profits, and with profit margins of up to 40 per cent; believes that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th December 2017
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th December 2017
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SREBRENICA GENOCIDE AND THE RATKO MLADIC VERDICT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the guilty verdict against Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic for directing the Srebrenica genocide; welcomes that Mladic has finally been brought to justice 22 years after the genocide he oversaw from 11 to 22 July 1995; further notes that 8,372 Bosnian Muslim men and boys …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2017
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HONOURING HOLODOMOR COMMEMORATIONS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the beginning of the 85th anniversary commemorations of the Holodomor famine in Ukraine in 1932 to 1933; commends the work undertaken to honour those who died; notes that up to seven million Ukrainians starved to death; and condemns similar atrocities committed in the 20th century.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2017
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COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS AND NHS PROPERTY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Bambos Charalambous (Labour - Southgate and Wood Green)
That this House notes that Community Health Partnerships recently ended its facilities management contract with NHS Property Services and is now undertaking a tender exercise to find a new provider; expresses concern at the considerable uncertainty this has created for the 590 staff working for NHS Property Services who are …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
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SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF STORM DESMOND
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the thousands of people who had their homes and businesses damaged by the storm and who are still struggling two years on from …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st December 2017
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COLOMBIAN PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House is alarmed at the growing concern expressed by UN Under-Secretary General Jeffrey Feltman in November 2017 on the state of the implementation of the Colombian Peace Agreement; is concerned about the alarming killings of former FARC combatants and social leaders; is further concerned by the damaging changes …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2017
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CLOSURE OF RBS AND NATWEST BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House regrets the latest round of proposed RBS and NatWest branch closures across the UK; believes that such closures are damaging to local RBS and NatWest customers, businesses, community groups and the entire local community; and further believes that the public are entitled to expect better from a …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2017
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RAIL FARES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that train companies have announced that UK rail fares will rise by 3.4 per cent on 2 January 2018, with this figure being above the latest Consumer Prices Index inflation figure of three per cent and being the largest increase in rail fares for five years; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 1
6th December 2017
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DETENTION OF JAGTAR SINGH JOHAL IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the concerns of Sikh communities across the UK regarding the circumstances of the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal on 4 November 2017 in India; believes that there should be no place for the use of torture or mistreatment anywhere in the world; is concerned about reports …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2017
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RBS BRANCH CLOSURES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House condemns the decision of RBS to close 62 of its branches in Scotland including those in Campbeltown, Rothesay and lnveraray in Argyll and Bute; is deeply worried about the effect such closures will have on our rural communities, many of which will now be left without a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th December 2017
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CHINESE LABOUR CORPS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the First World War, pays tribute to the 96,000 men of the Chinese Labour Corps, of whom the first arrived in France in April 1917; notes their extraordinary sacrifices in support of front line allied troops, and that over 2000 died; further notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2017
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APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports the application and enforcement of National Minimum Wage (NMW) pay rates for seafarers in the UK shipping industry; notes that the Legal Working Group on Seafarers and the NMW, including maritime trade unions and Government, completed its work on 1 November 2017; looks forward to the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
1st December 2017
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LEASEHOLD RESTRICTIONS ON FREEHOLDS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned that new build houses are sold as freehold but have leasehold terms, also known as, fleecehold attached in the form of charges, including restrictive covenants on the need to apply for permission and pay a charge for any alterations and extensions, changes that fall …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
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DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
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PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
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BOWEL CANCER SCREENING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
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FUNDING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that there is a lack of awareness of pancreatic cancer, which sees 9,600 people diagnosed with it each year with only seven per cent of people surviving five years beyond diagnosis; calls for action to be taken to increase funding of pancreatic cancer research which has …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th November 2017
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UPSKIRTING LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Laura Pidcock (Labour - North West Durham)
That this House notes that there is no specific offence of taking upskirt photos; further notes that existing criminal offences are often not sufficient to bring prosecutions for upskirting; welcomes the fact that the public petition brought by campaigner Gina Martin on the issue has attracted more than 70,000 signatures; …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2017
MASS MURDER OF EGYPTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the mass murder of 305 Egyptians when at prayer in their mosque; urges the Government to offer support to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi; and sends deepest sympathy to all of those families bereaved at this time.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2017
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of local communities an economy; further notes that UK tourism is disadvantaged by high taxes with a VAT rate on accommodation and attractions that is double the European average; acknowledges that across …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2017
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PRIVATISATION OF JOB CENTRE CALL CENTRES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Department for Work and Pensions has announced its intention to outsource more core work to the private company, Capita; further notes that the Department for Work and Pensions already outsources jobseeker's allowance new claims calls to Capita; is concerned that there are plans to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the return to democracy in Zimbabwe; urges the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure free and fair elections take place to allow people of that country to make their own decisions on their future through a democratic process with an anonymous ballot box and no fear of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
ARREST AND TRIALS OF KURDISH HDP LEADERS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses concern regarding the upcoming trials of the democratically-elected leaders of Turkey's third biggest parliamentary party, the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP); notes that a total of nine elected MPs, 88 elected mayors and over 8,000 party activists are currently in prison; further notes that the basis for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
QATAR BLOCKADE AND EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with concern the continuation of the blockade on Qatar; is concerned by the blockade's impact on the human rights of Qatari residents and citizens, with many facing issues of family separation, restrictions on rights to education and religious pilgrimage and restrictions to personal finances and freedom …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
BRITISH AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the British American Football Association (BAFA) on receiving the prestigious School Games NGB of the Year award for 2017; notes that BAFA entered the School Games in September 2016 and was selected by a Youth Sport Trust panel of school sport experts to be nominated for …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
28th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
HM PRISON NORTHUMBERLAND
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the recently published HM Inspectorate of Prisons report regarding HM Prison (HMP) Northumberland; notes that HMP Northumberland currently houses over 1,300 male inmates and is run by the private firm Sodexo; is deeply concerned by the report's findings regarding violence and drug use which …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
ZIMBABWE'S FUTURE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the end of Robert Mugabe's tenure as President of Zimbabwe; recognises the desperate situation many Zimbabweans find themselves in following a decade, and more, of bad government, a blatant disregard for democracy and the rule of law, and very serious policy failures; cautiously welcomes President Mnangagwa …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2017
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the NHS and in particular Children’s Hospitals on the excellent care they give to patients; thanks the GPs, Doctors, Consultants, nursing staff, midwives and indeed all health professionals who give their time and often of their love and concern; and highly regards all those who make …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
NEONICOTINOIDS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to uphold the complete ban on neonicotinoid pesticides; and urges the Government to undertake to rebuild the habitats that enable the bee population to flourish and by extension our crops and countryside to thrive.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
EU PROTOCOL ON ANIMAL SENTIENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Written Statement of 23 November 2017 by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that the Government's policies on animal protection are driven by a recognition that animals are sentient beings; notes that Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty imposes a substantial …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th 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
23rd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
PDSA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution of the People's Dispensary for Sick animals, known as the PDSA, and its founder Maria Dickin C.B.E., to the welfare of animals throughout the UK on its 100th anniversary; recognises that the network of the PDSA's 48 pet hospitals with dedicated staff treats …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd November 2017
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HINKLEY POINT C
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is shocked by the Public Accounts Committee's conclusion that no one was protecting the interests of energy consumers in the deal to construct Hinkley Point C which the Committee conclude will impose large extra costs on the average annual household electricity bill and disproportionately hit the poorest; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
LEGAL RIGHTS FOR COHABITEES WHO SEPARATE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that there are currently more than six million people in the UK who live together without being married or in a civil partnership, and that such cohabitees are the fastest growing family type; is concerned that, in England and Wales, such cohabitees have little or no …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
21st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
MECHANISED INFANTRY VEHICLE PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House recognises the investment by companies in the Armoured Fighting Vehicle industry in the UK; welcomes the commitment by these companies in building facilities and developing the skills required to maintain this industry in the UK; further recognises that wages in this UK industry are significantly higher than …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
21st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
DISSOLUTION OF MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY IN CAMBODIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the ongoing political crackdown on members of the opposition, civil rights groups and independent media in Cambodia; notes with alarm that the main opposition party, the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), was dissolved, and 118 of its senior members banned from politics for …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
THE UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES 23
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 2017 looks set to be one of the hottest years on record and that 15 of the 16 warmest years have occurred in the 21st century; welcomes the clear message from the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties 23 (COP23) climate negotiations that there …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
DELIVERY CHARGES
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises that people living in the rural areas of the UK, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, regularly have to pay extortionate delivery charges for goods and products ordered over the internet; expresses its concerns that consumers in the Highlands and Islands are paying, on average, £14.23 …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
CUPAR CHARITY FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House appreciates the efforts of For the Love of a Child, a charity in Cupar, Fife, that supports Syrian refugee children through the Sam's House Little Friendly Space initiative in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon; recognises the lack of official refugee camps for Syrians in Lebanon; understands that refugees …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
JENNY COOK - BRITISH CITIZEN YOUTH AWARD
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride's Jenny Cook on being honoured with the British Citizen Youth Award; applauds Jenny's successful effort to raise an extraordinary £315,000 for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and the Catherine McEwan Foundation; and commends Jenny's inspirational support of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
20th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
16th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IRAQ'S PERSONAL STATUS LAW
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with deep concern the proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law currently being debated in the Iraqi Parliament that could lower the legal marriage age to nine; believes that passage of this amendment would be a backwards step for Iraqi women and girls; is alarmed at …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SAFETY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the safety of offshore helicopter transport; observes that since February 2009, 33 offshore workers and crew have died and 65 have been rescued from the North Sea following six accidents involving Super Puma 225 and AS332 L2 helicopters; remembers the 13 passengers and crew …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
WOMEN'S AND MEN'S 2017 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House congratulates the England men's rugby league team on reaching the knockout stages of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup; notes that despite some good performances from the others, England are the only home nation remaining in the men's competition; further notes that England women's team are the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 66 are seriously injured on British roads every day; further notes an analysis by Brake, the road safety charity, which shows that one in five trauma hospital patients are involved in road collisions; believes that there can be no acceptable …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
SOMALILAND ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the recent elections held in Somaliland, and commends all citizens and candidates for showing their clear commitment to democratic processes in that country; further welcomes the role the UK played in funding the international election observation mission; urges all Somalilanders to support continued stability and progress …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
REFORM OF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern the reduction in financial support given to widowed parents with dependent children through the new Bereavement Support Payment (BSP); believes that the duration of 18 months of payments is too short to provide families with the financial support they need; recognises that the limited …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the campaign around Children's Grief Awareness Week from 16 to 22 November 2017, especially the concern that too many bereaved children suffer from a deep sense of loneliness; notes the finding that one in 29 children and young people in our schools have been bereaved of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE IMPRISONED WRITER
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 15 November 2017 marks the Day of the Imprisoned Writer; welcomes the day as an opportunity to recognise the vital role of press freedom to ensure transparency, accountability and the rule of law and to empower people and communities; is concerned by the results of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
GREAT JOBS AGENDA
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the TUC's Great Jobs Agenda, which sets out that all workers should be entitled to be paid fairly, work in a safe and healthy workplace, be treated decently, have guaranteed hours, get a voice on what matters at work, and get the chance to get on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2017
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
20th November 2017
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HSBC MIDLAND BANK PENSION CLAWBACK SCHEME
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that employees of HSBC Midland Bank's Defined Benefit Occupational Pension Scheme believe that they were not adequately made aware of the clawback feature; further notes that this feature reduces the bank's pension contribution when basic state pension becomes payable; is concerned that this means that many …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
NEWSQUEST - THE HERALD AND EVENING TIMES NEWSPAPERS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is alarmed by recent actions by Newsquest, owner of The Herald and Evening Times newspapers; is concerned by the approach to five senior members of staff offering redundancy packages; notes that in the last few weeks, the Editors of The Herald and Evening Times were told they …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
ELIMINATION STRATEGY FOR TACKLING HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises hepatitis C is a leading cause of premature death from liver disease; acknowledges that the condition is curable in most cases; understands that there are inequalities in access to treatment and diagnosis for people in disadvantaged groups; notes that recent data has revealed that the UK …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
FARM SAFETY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to work with the farming communities and the NFU to improve safety on farms, offer training to young farmers and instil a mindset of high safety standards, bearing in mind that farms are potentially the most dynamic …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
MEETING OF THE QUINT ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the efforts being made at the Quint negotiations this week bringing together the foreign ministers of the UK, US, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to find a political solution to the conflict in Yemen; notes the escalation of the conflict by all sides within the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SUPPORTING YOUNG CARERS TO STUDY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House recognises the important and selfless work carers and young carers undertake in looking after and supporting their loved ones; appreciates the enormous contribution carers make to society; acknowledges that the cost to the public purse of providing social care would be considerably higher were it not for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SELF CARE WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes the national awareness campaign Self Care Week, which runs from 13 to 19 November 2017, and which encourages people to embrace self care for life; notes the importance of self care for self-treatable conditions to empower people better to look after their own physical health and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
TACKLING ANTISEMITISM ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that university campuses should be a safe space for all students no matter their race, religion, sexuality or gender; welcomes the change of leadership in the National Union of Students (NUS); notes the improved relations between Jewish students and their representative body, the Union of Jewish …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
WORLD DIABETES DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2017 when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; and commends those who have helped make the blue light challenge a success where monuments …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
13th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes with alarm the number of extra-judicial killings which have taken place in the Philippines as a result of President Duterte's so-called war on drugs which is estimated by Amnesty International at around 1,000 killings a month; further notes the threat of President Duterte to kill human …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SHOOTING AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SUTHERLAND SPRING, TEXAS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House offers most sincere sympathy to the families of those killed at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Spring, Texas; further offers any support and help that can possibly be given to its allies and brothers and sisters; and continues to raise them in its prayers asking God for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
7th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
FLYING OFFICER HUGH P BUCHANAN
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House notes the recent passing of Flying Officer Hugh P Buchanan, and sends sympathy to his widow Doris Conway Buchanan; commits as part of Remembrance Day 2017 to remember his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War in defence of Britain; further notes …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
CEASEFIRE IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the recent escalation of tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia; notes with deep concern the missile fired from Houthi-controlled areas at Riyadh Airport on 4 November 2017 and the subsequent closing of Yemen's borders by the Saudi Arabian Coalition on 6 November 2017; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
CHANGES TO INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER VISAS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the recently implemented changes to Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer visas; acknowledges that changes have significantly increased the minimum salary threshold to over £40,000; further notes that businesses across the UK rely on key skilled workers from abroad have been adversely affected; further acknowledges that this …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 2017
LEGAL AID FOR INQUESTS
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
That this House welcomes the publication of the final report of the Bach Commission on Access to Justice; notes Lord Bach's recommendation that, where the state is funding one or more of the other parties at an inquest, it should also provide legal aid for representation of the family of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th November 2017
DISABLED HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that Government guidance published in August 2014 on hospital car parking recommended that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for disabled people, is disappointed that 44 per cent of hospitals continue to charge blue badge holders standard parking rates; understands the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th November 2017
STAFF HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that staff in the vast majority of NHS hospitals must pay to park at their place of work; further notes that Government guidance released in 2014 stated that concessions, including free or reduced charges or caps, should be available for staff working shifts that mean public …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 2017
RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY, STANDARDS AND SKILLS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes there can be no compromise to safety in the maintenance and renewal of the railways; recognises concerns raised by the Rail Industry Association and RMT union over the current threat to Network Rail's supply chain and skills base caused by the deferral of £3.7 billion of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 2017
END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House welcomes the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) campaign to end impunity for crimes against journalists; commemorates the UN international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists on Thursday 2 November 2017; notes that the UN day of action was adopted in 2013 to mark the anniversary …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
IMPACT OF TWO CHILD RESTRICTION ON FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the damaging effects that the two-child restriction on universal credit and child tax credits is having, and will continue to have, on families across the UK; notes that the impact will be particularly acute in Northern Ireland where, according to Office for National Statistics data, the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2017
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 16 November 2017 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters on their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Lights initiative, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd November 2017
DECLINE OF NORTHERN ROCKHOPPER PENGUIN IN TRISTAN DA CUNHA
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House congratulates Mrs Iris Green, the Post Mistress of the world's most remote inhabited island and her colleagues from the UK Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha for their unstinting work to make the world aware of the danger to its unique wildlife and their habitats with the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd November 2017
FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE AND SOCIAL CARE
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the immediate and long-term financial challenges facing the National Health Service and social care services; further notes that these challenges arise largely from an ageing population as well as advances in technology and medicine; recognises the public's preference for contributing additional revenues to health and social …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
ENDANGERED SPECIES
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the number of endangered species across the globe identified by the World Wildlife Fund and others; and hopes that greater awareness and support can be built upon to ensure that action is taken to prevent the eradication of numbers of animal species in the 21st century.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
DEATH OF FATS DOMINO
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the passing of rock and roll legend Fats Domino at the age of 89; further notes the inspiration he has been to musicians and music lovers alike for decades and the tremendous foundation he laid for rhythm and blues in main stream music; and extends sincere …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st November 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd November 2017
THE NEED FOR AN INCONTINENCE STRATEGY
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House regrets that incontinence has a huge impact on a person's quality of life and only about 30 per cent of people with continence problems seek help; recognises women who are left with a rectus abdominis diastasis to be identified on the ward, if they have a hospital …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
31st October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BALFOUR DECLARATION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House acknowledges the centenary anniversary of the Balfour Declaration on 2 November 2017; notes that the Declaration pledged Britain's support for a national home in Palestine for the Jewish people on the understanding that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
CERTIFICATION OFFICER'S LEVY ON TRADE UNIONS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is gravely concerned that the Government's proposals for a Certification Officer's levy on trade unions would result in unions having fewer resources to represent their members, a reduced capacity to negotiate better jobs and working conditions for working people, and a diminished ability to take enforcement action …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House acknowledges that hearing loss is the largest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia, as confirmed in the recent report of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care, which found that mid-life hearing loss is responsible for nine per cent of the risk of dementia; recognises …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
31st October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
WOMEN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 11,427 of the 331,765 documented casualties of the Syrian conflict are women, recognises that, according to the World Health Organisation, 57 per cent of Syria's public hospitals have been damaged while 37 per cent are no longer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
BLUE BADGE SCHEME AND NON-PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that Blue Badge applications are regularly refused for people with mental health conditions, including those who suffer from severe agoraphobia and panic attacks, even in cases where this causes severe difficulty in walking; further notes that non-physical disabilities can be profoundly debilitating and traumatic, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
SAFETY IN CUSTODY STATISTICS OCTOBER 2017
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the recently published Safety in Custody statistics which indicate a continuing rise in incidents of self-harm, assaults and violence across the prison estate in England and Wales; notes that self-harm incidents reached a record high in June 2017 with 41,103 recorded, up 12 per …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
SCOTTISH MEMORIAL TO WAR POETS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that during and after the First World War, Edinburgh was host to a number of the War Poets, including Wilfred Owen and Sigfreid Sassoon; recognises the beautiful and harrowing work of Scottish Great War Poets, including Ewart Alan Mackintosh, Joseph Lee, Charles Hamilton Sorely and John …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS AT AUDLEY COURT
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House expresses concern regarding the planned cessation of residential services at the Audley Court; Combat Stress facility for Veterans; notes that this means hundreds of veterans suffering from conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will no longer have feasible access to residential care; raises concern that Welsh …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
30th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017
AIRPORT CAR PARK CHARGES
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the increasing trend among airports across the UK to charge at drop off and pick up points close to the terminal even for very short times; further notes a recent report into the range of charges which found that Stansted Airport has raised charges to £3.50 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017
EAST DURHAM TRUST - PEOPLE'S TAKEAWAY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commends the work of the East Durham Trust and its radical new initiative, the People's Takeaway, that is helping to tackle food poverty in the Easington constituency; notes that People's Takeaway is a volunteer-led project that will provide a hot meals for families in need; welcomes the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th October 2017
DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour - Barking)
That this House is shocked by the murder of the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia; celebrates her role in exposing corruption within the Maltese Government and wider Maltese society, in particular in relation to the Panama Papers and Azerbaijaini Laundromat documents; expresses concern that she is one of 30 …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2017
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the findings published by Leonard Cheshire Disability, as part of its Untapped Talent campaign on disability employment, that 60 per cent of young disabled people said they did not receive the right support in order to move towards employment; encourages the Government to do more to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2017
MISSING STUDENTS FROM AYOTZINAPA, MEXICO
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House expresses its disappointment that the 43 students from Ayotzinapa in Guerrero, Mexico, who disappeared on 26 September 2014, have still not been found and that no new lines of investigation have been followed despite findings from international independent experts that the assumptions of the Mexican Government's initial …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th 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
25th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th October 2017
EXECUTIVE PAY AND INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that executive pay rises continue to run at levels far above inflation, while ordinary workers have seen their wages stagnate; further notes that the 2017 Conservative manifesto stated that the next Conservative government would bring in legislation to ensure executive pay was subject to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th October 2017
PAY RISE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that public sector employees, whose jobs are essential to the wellbeing of citizens and the economy of the UK and who are often on low wages, have had a real terms pay cut since 2010 and are now up to £3,000 per year worse …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2017
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises Challenge Poverty Week 2017; congratulates the hundreds of organisations taking part in anti poverty work across Scotland; notes that real poverty exists in Scotland today but can be solved by boosting incomes and lowering costs; furthermore acknowledges that as part of this the freeze on benefits …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2017
STEP UP FOR SAM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the outstanding fundraising effort by the Step up for Sam campaign to raise money for Sam Douglas, a three year old born with severe developmental delays; commends the efforts of the 160 runners who took part in both the Baxter's 10K and Loch Ness marathon; notes …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
BREAST CANCER IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House is deeply concerned about the crisis facing Palestinian women with breast cancer, particularly those living in Gaza; notes that restrictions on freedom of movement imposed by Israel prevent many from reaching essential treatment, such as radiotherapy, elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory; expresses deep concern over reports …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017
RESEARCH INTO EXOGENOUS CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes ongoing research into the impact of environmental pollutants, such as endocrine, or hormone, distrupting chemicals on humans; further notes that greater understanding of how these pollutants interact with other substances in the environment and within our bodies is needed to help us identify and take steps …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017
CATARACTS IN ADULTS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that the draft NICE cataracts in adults (management) guideline recommends that blue-light filtering intraocular lenses should no longer be used in cataract surgery on the NHS; further notes that this type of lens is currently utilised by 100,000 people in England and Wales and demonstrates significant …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017
BETH EAGLESHAM
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Beth Eaglesham on 7 October 2017 in Strathcarron Hospice; further notes that Beth served the people of Bo'ness on Falkirk District Council, and later Falkirk Council, for almost 30 years as a local councillor, retiring in 2007; observes that Beth has …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2017
ELECTION OF A LABOUR-LED GOVERNMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates the Member of Parliament for Mount Albert and Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, Jacinda Ardern, on her election as Prime Minister of New Zealand; welcomes the election of a Labour-led Government following recent coalition negotiations after the General Election in September 2017; recognises the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2017
GAO ZHISHENG
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House expresses deep concern for the safety and welfare of the prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng; notes that Gao has been forcibly disappeared on no less than six occasions and has also been subject to torture and prison; further notes with grave concern that he was …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
CHILD MARRIAGE
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the great step forward which India has taken in ending child marriage; acknowledges that according to UNICEF in India 47 per cent of women are married before they are 18 years old and 18 per cent by the age of 15, while the age of consent …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th October 2017
AYURVEDA DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the 2nd Ayurveda Day on 17 October 2017 espoused by the Indian Government in 2016; acknowledges the World Health Organisation has always emphasised the value of proper rules and regulations for the practice of traditional medicines in their country of origin as well as for its …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
17th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
PRIMARY PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the rising age-standardised incidence rate of breast cancer in women, which has risen by 24 per cent in the UK between 1993 and 1995 and 2012 and 2014 and continues to rise annually; further notes the fact that around one in four cases of breast cancer …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
TRAFFICKING OF GIRLS IN LAOS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the trafficking of young girls in Laos, which is regarded as a centre for the trafficking of young girls; and requests that the Government make representations to the Laos Government to encourage it to take immediate and effective action to prevent the trafficking of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
17th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th October 2017
JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE OF 1919
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 for its importance as a turning point in the history of the Raj and British Empire in India; notes that the centenary of this event is approaching and that it is appropriate to commemorate it; further recognises …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
PLUMBERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House holds grave concerns for the hundreds of plumbers in pension schemes who face employer debt under section 75 of the Pensions Act 1995 as subsequently amended; notes that because many of the plumbing businesses are unincorporated, their personal wealth and lifetime savings are at risk; reminds the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th October 2017
JOB LOSSES AT BAE SYSTEMS
Tabled by:
David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House applauds all cross-party initiatives to safeguard employment at BAE Systems; and notes that Saudi Arabia, which accounts for some 20 per cent of BAE Systems' overall sales, has bought more than 70 Typhoons but is now prevaricating about buying another 40.
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
12th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that 10 October 2017 is World Mental Health Day as organised by the World Health Organisation; notes that mental health issues affect one in four people across the UK; further notes that adolescents may be particularly at risk of experiencing first episodes; notes that mental health …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
16th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2017
CONTAMINATED BLOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Diana Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal; thanks the Rt. Rev James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel, for his voluntary help; supports the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood's statement to the Prime Minister about the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2017
DENNIS SKINNER: NATURE OF THE BEAST
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House commends the 2017 documentary film Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast written and directed by Liverpudlian Daniel Draper, and produced by Christie Allanson and Daniel Draper; notes the film's honest depiction of Dennis Skinner's lifelong contribution to socialism, trade unionism and Labour Party politics, his decency, his …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2017
2 SISTERS FOOD GROUP
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recalls concerns previously raised by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union about the 2 Sisters Food Group's business model, including attacks on jobs, pay and conditions of workers on sites acquired in takeover and merger deals; notes with concern the undercover evidence of The Guardian/ITV from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2017
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House agrees that the recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality needs to be implemented in full; believes that gender identity includes those who do not identify as either male or female, identify as both, a third gender or are fluid in their identity; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green 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
12th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS UNION AND ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House commends the campaign waged by employees at Royal Mail for better pay and conditions; notes the fact that Royal Mail should not have been privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013; further commends the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood for calling a Westminster Hall debate …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
BANK TRANSFER SCAMS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets the rising prevalence of bank transfer scams; recognises the devastating effect of banking fraud on hundreds of ordinary people across the country who are often tricked into losing their entire life savings; notes a recent survey carried out by consumer group Which? which found that of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
12th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
ROYAL NAVY'S AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT CAPABILITY
Tabled by:
Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport)
That this House notes the recent speculation that the Government is considering scrapping the two Devonport-based Royal Navy amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark; further notes that scrapping these warships would mean removing the Royal Navy's entire world-class amphibious assault capabilities; observes that these defence cuts risks severely …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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 October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
ARCTIC AMBASSADOR
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House urges the Government to appoint an Arctic Ambassador to represent its interests in the polar regions; believes that doing so would ensure greater focus on British-Arctic affairs, allow greater scrutiny and coordination of British-Arctic policy development, provide a central point for initiating trade missions to the region …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
THE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY AND INCLUSION FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure closer collaboration between the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Green Paper responses in the interests of achieving the Government's commitment to supporting one million disabled people into work; and urges the Government …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
JOB LOSSES AT BAE
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House notes the October 2017 announcement of job losses at BAE Systems sites in northern England, such as Brough and Warton; further notes that one reason given for this was the reduction in the level of production of the Hawk aircraft; believes that this will be devastating to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
REVIEW OF THE ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is concerned that research from Citizens Advice indicates that over half of claimants of universal credit are in debt, putting huge anxiety and stress onto families; notes that on average universal credit claimants have less than £4 per month to repay creditors and that the system of …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 8
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
EU SEASONAL WORKERS IN THE UK AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the critical contribution that seasonal workers from across the EU make to the UK farming industry and fresh produce supply network; demands that the Government unilaterally guarantees the rights and status of EU nationals who comprise a substantial part of the seasonal workforce which enables the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
GOOD MONEY WEEK
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2017, which runs from 8 to 14 October 2017 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the UK sustainable investment market represents around £1.5 trillion of assets under management; notes …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
EXTENSION OF THE BETTER BROADBAND SUBSIDY SCHEME FOR RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises that many rural areas still suffer from extremely low broadband download speeds; commends the work of community activists and partnerships in providing solutions to small communities via the Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme; regrets that the existing scheme is due to close to new applicants on 31 …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
UCLAN AND THE MEDICAL STUDENTS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE IRMA
Tabled by:
Mark Hendrick (Labour (Co-op) - Preston)
That this House welcomes the tremendous initiative of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston in accepting more than 700 students and staff from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine on the island of Sint Maarten, which was hit by Hurricane Irma; congratulates UCLan on the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
CUTS TO LEGAL AID SINCE 2013
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by growing evidence, including reports by Amnesty International and the Law Society, that cuts to legal aid since April 2013, under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), have left thousands of the most disadvantaged in society, including children and …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House deplores the recent rise in the interest rate for many student loan holders to 6.1 per cent when the current Bank of England base rate is 0.25 per cent; is concerned by the potential financial impact this will have on account holders and their families; and calls …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
DISABLED PARKING BADGE ENTITLEMENT UNDER PIP
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern reports of disabled people losing blue badges for accessible parking as they transfer from disability living allowance to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP); understands that for many, this has occurred because mobility support has been reduced; calls on the Government to take into account …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
VAT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House notes that VAT of 20 per cent is charged on community public access defibrillators and the secure cabinet in which they are housed; further notes that more than 30,000 people a year have a cardiac arrest in a non-hospital location; observes that from cardiac arrest there is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
DUTCH STATE RAILWAYS AND DRIVER-ONLY OPERATION ON UK RAILWAYS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Greater Anglia and Merseyrail are in dispute with the RMT union over those companies' plans to introduce driver-only operated trains; further notes that Greater Anglia and Merseyrail are both part-owned by Abellio that, when introducing new trains on its franchise in Scotland, was able to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
HOMELESSNESS AND END OF LIFE CARE
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the end-of-life care for homeless people: A qualitative analysis exploring the challenges to access and provision of palliative care by Dr Caroline Shulman et al, published on 3 July 2017; recognises the report's findings that many homeless people are dying in unsupported, unacceptable situations; notes the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRISTS IN CUMBRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the 25th World Mental Health Day, the increase in awareness it causes and the great work that has been done in the field of mental health; condemns the recent decision of Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the county's clinical commissioning groups to not call in …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
YEMEN WAR CRIMES INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the UN Human Rights Council's decision to send an eminent group of war crimes investigators to Yemen; notes that more than 10,000 deaths have occurred in Yemen since the conflict began; further notes the allegations that have been made against all parties in the conflict, including …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
QUEEN'S DRAGOON GUARDS AND LAS VEGAS SHOOTING
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House commends the bravery and the service of the British Army personnel serving with the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, Welsh Cavalry, who responded to the horrific attacks in Las Vegas, US, recently while off duty; observes that they acted in the best traditions of the UK's armed forces; and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
EVENTS IN CATALONIA
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes with outrage the recent events in Spain, with hundreds of people being brutally attacked by state authorities, police breaking into polling stations and dragging people out on the floor; demands all the support necessary for any British nationals caught up in the abuse; calls on the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th October 2017
CIVIL SOCIETY IN PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that the Government of Pakistan has implemented policies severely restricting the operating space for local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs); further notes that this action will undermine Pakistan's ability to reach its development goals; urges the Government to recognise the essential role NGOs play in countering …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th October 2017
ROHINGYA MUSLIMS
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing widespread horrific violence against the minority Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, which has resulted in more than 500,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh since August 2017, making it the world's fastest-developing refugee emergency; notes that survivors in Bangladesh have recounted horrific stories of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th October 2017
POLICE OFFICER AND STAFFING NUMBERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the recently released Home Office figures regarding police officer and staff figures across England and Wales; notes that since 2010 there has been a reduction in the total workforce of 45,830 from 240,243 in 2010 to 194,418 in March 2017; further notes that since …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th October 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th October 2017
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th October 2017
DRUG DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is alarmed at the 3,744 drug-related deaths registered in England and Wales and the 867 registered in Scotland in 2016; notes with dismay that these rates are far higher than those across Europe; further notes that the majority of these deaths involved an opiate, mostly heroin or …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th October 2017
NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM SEAHAM GOLD AWARDS
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates Seaham Town Council, local residents and voluntary groups for gaining Gold awards in the Northumbria in Bloom competition 2017; notes that the achievement is testament to the hard work and commitment of the Town Clerk, ground staff and gardeners as well as many community volunteers; further …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th October 2017
AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that 18 September 2017 marked the 58th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster, in which 47 miners went to work never to return home to their families, leaving 76 children without a father and a community devastated; recognises the fact that the youngest man to die …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
14th September 2017
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th October 2017
CONDEMNATION OF THE RAPE CLAUSE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes that the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and the British Medical Association (BMA) have recently condemned the Government's two child restriction in universal credit and child tax credits, and specifically the associated non-consensual sex exemption, known as the rape clause; understands that the BMA has …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
ARMED FORCES PAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that the pay of Armed Forces personnel has been capped at one per cent in 2017-18 and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that the size of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy and Royal Marines is below stated targets; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
14th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR PARENTS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House fully understands the devastating effects on parents of losing a child; supports the idea that it is time for bereavement leave for working parents to be a statutory workplace right; recognises that it is the right thing to do so that parents can be assured of this …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
14th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Lucy Powell (Labour (Co-op) - Manchester Central)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision not to proceed with the Prime Minister's proposal for new selective secondary schools; notes the opening on 8 September 2017 of a new annexe of the Weald of Kent Grammar School in Sevenoaks, maintains that an annexe which accommodates fully 450 pupils and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SCOTTISH CLAN AND FAMILY ENCYCLOPAEDIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates St Kilda Holdings Ltd, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, for publishing the third edition of The Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopaedia which was written and edited by George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire; notes the third edition is a substantial update by the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
REMOVAL OF ISRAELI CITIZENSHIP FROM NEGEV BEDOUIN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the injustice faced by hundreds of Negev Bedouin who have had their Israeli citizenship revoked without adequate explanation or warning due to claims that their original citizenship was issued in error; is concerned that this is a policy to remove the legitimate citizenship rights of the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
150 YEARS OF THE THEATRE ROYAL IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Theatre Royal in Glasgow will commemorate its 150th anniversary in 2017; understands that the Theatre Royal first opened in 1867 and, in addition to its role as the oldest active theatre in Glasgow, has served as the first television studio for STV and is …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
INCREASING ORGAN DONATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that there are currently over 6,400 people waiting for an organ transplant in the UK; strongly regrets that last year 457 people died unnecessarily while on the active transplant waiting list; further notes that 875 more people had to be removed from the list mainly due …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
SAVE THE #CLASSOF2018
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes World Suicide Prevention Day, which took place on 10 September 2017 to raise awareness and promote worldwide action to prevent suicides; recognises that suicide is the biggest killer of young people, male and female, aged under 35 in the UK; is deeply concerned that over 200 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
12th September 2017
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EFFECTS OF THE HPV VACCINE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes that while the HPV vaccination is expected to help to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer in the future, and that the majority of girls have been vaccinated without any apparent adverse reactions, all medicines and medical interventions carry some elements of risk; further notes a …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
UK ARMS SALES TO REPRESSIVE REGIMES
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the Government has officially invited Governments with records of serious and systematic human rights abuses, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Turkey, to the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition this week in London; is concerned that such Governments are 2017-18 priority markets for the Government's arms …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS AND WITNESSES OF TERRORIST ATTACKS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House pays tribute to all those killed, injured, bereaved by or witness to terrorist attacks overseas, and also to all those involved in emergency response and long-term care in the aftermath of such attacks; notes the conclusions, published in February 2017, of the inquest into the deaths of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House pays tribute to the more than 5,000 members of the emergency services who have lost their lives in the course of their public duties; gives thanks to the more than 250,000 emergency services personnel and volunteers who currently serve, and to all who have served; notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th September 2017
COVENTRY'S 2021 CITY OF CULTURE BID
Tabled by:
Colleen Fletcher (Labour - Coventry North East)
That this House welcomes Coventry's shortlisting to be named UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises Coventry as a city of welcome and diversity, a city of innovation and invention, a city of peace and reconciliation, a city of extraordinary history, culture and heritage; further recognises the role of cultural …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th September 2017
HUNTING ON NATIONAL TRUST LAND
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned at reports that illegal hunting continues to take place on National Trust land under the guise of trail hunting; notes the evidence of unopposed trespassing of staghound packs on National Trust land to engage in stag hunting; is further concerned by the potential disturbance to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned by continued enforced disappearances around the world, used frequently as a strategy to spread fear, and the effects such disappearances have on families, communities and wider society; is further concerned for the tens of thousands of Syrians who remain unaccounted for under President Assad's regime; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
THALES 100 YEARS OF SUBMARINE VISUAL SYSTEM INNOVATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Thales which celebrated its centenary of providing periscopes to the Royal Navy; and notes that on 25 August 1917 Thales, which was then trading as Barr and Stroud Ltd, delivered its first periscope to the Royal Navy at Rosyth and has been providing world-class Submarine Visual …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable a …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
CONTAMINATED INFECTED BLOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes the Ministerial Written Statement HCWS109, made on 6 September 2017; welcomes the extended deadline for views on the format and scope of the independent inquiry; thanks Bishop James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel and Chair of the Gosport Independent Panel for his voluntary …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
THE CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF LEONARD CHESHIRE
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the birth of Leonard Cheshire, born on 7 September 1917; notes his significant achievements as a decorated officer in the Second World War, including leading No.617 Squadron, the Dambusters, and being awarded the Victoria Cross in 1944; recognises Leonard Cheshire's desire to help …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
LATER LIFE AMBITIONS
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House supports the ambitions of people in later life and the contribution that many older people make to society; notes that the Later Life Ambitions campaign group that represents the combined 250,000 members of the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, the Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance and the National …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
CHILDCARE AND EARLY-YEARS EDUCATION ROLL OUT
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes the introduction of the Government's extended childcare entitlement of 30 hours per week from 1 September 2017; is concerned by inadequate levels of funding paid to local authorities to enact the policy; further notes that regulations prohibit childcare providers requesting top-ups which means that these highly-skilled …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MICHAEL COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 9 September 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Michael Colliery Disaster in East Wemyss, Fife, in which a fire broke out and nine miners were tragically killed; commends the heroism of the rescue teams who helped to save many lives, including a number of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
COMMONWEALTH LEADERSHIP TO END MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House welcomes the opportunity presented by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 in London, for the Commonwealth to take a leading role in ending modern slavery and achieving SDG 8.7 in Member States; notes, with regret and concern, that the Commonwealth is disproportionately affected by modern slavery; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
ISTANBUL 10
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes with grave concern the arrest of 10 human rights defenders at a workshop in Istanbul, including Idil Eser, Amnesty International's Turkey Director, ostensibly for committing crimes in the name of a terrorist organisation without being a member; notes that holding these individuals in pre-trial custody despite …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding the upcoming trial of the 19 journalists from the newspaper Cumhuriyet in Turkey, which starts on 24 July 2017; calls for the release of these journalists and all other journalists and human rights defenders imprisoned in Turkey in connection with their work; believes that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
RECOGNISING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates the Sunday People on its Save Our Soldiers campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); notes Lord Dannatt's view that failure to recognise PTSD as a serious and debilitating condition breaches the Military Covenant and the Government is therefore breaking …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
ANDY TSEGE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Mr Andy Tsege, a British national who is currently illegally and arbitrarily imprisoned in Ethiopia; expresses its worry for the health and safety of Mr Tsege, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement, has been tortured and ill-treated …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British dual national, who is currently arbitrarily detained in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement and has been kept from seeing her …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
29th June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the National Health Service (Mandate Requirements) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 445), dated 20 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
NATIONAL ORGAN DONATION WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House fully supports National Organ Donation Week from 4 to 10 September 2017; encourages all those not on the organ donor list to sign up and register to save lives; and recognises that one person has the ability to save nine lives through organ donation so that hope …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
PANORAMA PROGRAMME 'BRITAIN'S IMMIGRATION SECRETS'
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked and disturbed by the BBC Panorama documentary Britain's Immigration Secrets exposing the abuse suffered in Brooke House, the immigration detention centre managed by G4S; commends the efforts of reporter Callum Tulley for his bravery in reporting on this matter despite the personal risk; considers that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO WAR CRIMES IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the initiative of the Netherlands Government to introduce an independent war crimes inquiry into the conflict in Yemen; notes the destruction that the civil war has caused in Yemen; further notes last week's civilian deaths which resulted from coalition bombings; and calls on the Government to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
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UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House calls on the Security Council to table an immediate resolution on Yemen; notes the huge humanitarian consequences the conflict there has caused the Yemeni people; and further notes the deep concern felt by over 100 hon. and Right hon. Members of this House who signed a letter …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
BIRTH TRAUMA AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House appreciates the valuable work of the Birth Trauma Association in raising awareness of birth trauma and associated issues; notes that up to 20,000 women every year experience a traumatic birth experience, which can have a long-term impact on their physical and mental wellbeing; acknowledges the impact which …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
FLIGHT OF ROHINGYA REFUGEES FROM BURMA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Burma into Bangladesh, with over 100,000 having fled violence, allegedly triggered by an attack by Rohingya militants on police posts, since the end of August; is very concerned about reports from many of those who have …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
HEALTHY HOMES AND BUILDINGS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the report Building our Future: Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Buildings, published by the APPG for Healthy Homes and Buildings in July 2017 which provides key insights into how the UK can improve the safety, comfort and energy efficiency of homes; believes that successive …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
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JAILING OF REZA SHAHABI
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with great concern the repeated jailing of Reza Shahabi, a member of the Executive Committee of the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company; further notes that on 8 August 2017 Mr Shahabi began a hunger strike in protest against the arbitrary resumption …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th September 2017
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POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises the service of any person who makes the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country, and leaves behind family members and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to marry or cohabit, without …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes the Government should enter into open and fair negotiations with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme Trustees; recognises the 50-50 surplus sharing arrangement is grossly disproportionate for the Government guarantee; believes that the scheme should solely operate for the benefit of its members who contributed to the fund …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
RELEASE OF NABEEL RAJAB
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the sentence passed on Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, who was sentenced on 10 July 2017 to two years in prison; notes that Nabeel Rajab's offence was talking to journalists and therefore relates to freedom of expression and that the charge …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
LEASEHOLD AND COMMONHOLD LEGISLATIVE REFORM AND SECTOR REGULATION
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House welcomes the declarations of the Housing Minister made on 1 February 2017 and the proposals and intentions of the Housing White Paper to stamp out unfair, unjust and unacceptable abuse of the leasehold system; believes that commonhold is fairer and better; understands the need for greater transparency …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE GAZA STRIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; notes that the blockade of Gaza by the Israeli and Egyptian authorities has been in place for 10 years, violates international law and continues to impoverish civilians in Gaza; recognises that Gaza remains under Israeli …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
19th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
BOUNDARY COMMISSION PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the Boundary Commission's proposals, which seek to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies from 650 to 600; recognises that constituencies should be equally sized; regrets that many of the proposals do not adequately engage with natural divisions; is concerned that the Commission's calculations are based on …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
19th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
CLOSURE OF ACCRINGTON VICTORIA HOSPITAL'S WALK-IN CENTRE
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the plans to close Accringon Victoria Community Hospital's walk-in centre; recognises the vital service that the centre provides to communities; expresses concern that its closure-will leave thousands of users without accessible healthcare; believes any alternative provision should ensure that GP out-of-hours services are maintained; and calls …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes recent research which reveals the decimation of animals across the globe; expresses concern at the prospect that we are witnessing mass extinctions; laments the fact that up to 50 per cent of all animals have been lost in recent decades; condemns the effects of climate change, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
DEATH PENALTY IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is extremely alarmed by recent executions in Saudi Arabia and reports that further executions, possibly followed by crucifixion, may take place soon; notes with considerable concern assertions made by human rights organisations that many on death row have been tortured or otherwise coerced into signing confessions and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
13th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that Royal Mail provides vital public services in the delivery of letters and parcels and the provision of PO Box services; further notes that when it was privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013 concerns were raised about the continued provision of local delivery offices, but …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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
12th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
CIVILIAN ENFORCEMENT PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House believes that work currently undertaken by civilian enforcement officers employed by HM Courts and Tribunals Service should remain in the public sector where they consistently outperform bailiffs employed by authorised enforcement agents in the private sector; notes that the majority of financial penalties enforced by such staff …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
AWARENESS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the family of the late Peter Baldwin on their decision continually to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes through the campaign Know Type 1 which aims to make the 4Ts test mandatory for all GP appointments; notes that the Baldwin family have been joined in their …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
6th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
BRITISH FARMING WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House commends British farmers for adhering to world leading standards of animal health and welfare within farmed livestock; urges retailers, processors and consumers to support those production standards by sourcing and buying British produce wherever possible; and calls on the Government to ensure that it supports British farmers …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
FIRE SAFETY TESTING
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; welcomes the quick response of local authorities in Coventry, the West Midlands and nationally in testing the fire safety of high rise residential buildings, schools and other public buildings; is concerned by the high-rate of failures of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
12th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
X PASSPORTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed in previous parliamentary sessions to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued by …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
PRACTICE OF FALUN GONG AND THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST ORGAN HARVESTING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the long-standing campaign against forced organ harvesting, and pays tribute to the sheer determination of all those who have dedicated so much time to bringing this issue to the attention of policy makers around the world; further notes that the Chinese Government has admitted that it …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
DELPHI DIESEL SYSTEMS IN SUDBURY
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House expresses grave concern about the potential closure of Delphi Diesel Systems in Sudbury; urges the company to engage in meaningful consultation with workers at the site; notes that the Sudbury site is the most profitable in the UK, returning profits in the region of £1 million month …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 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
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that as a result of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
MOD GUARDS TENDERING PROCESS
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House expresses concerns about the tendering of Ministry of Defence (MoD) guarding services; rejects any change in contracting of MoD guards which removes the emphasis from safety and security; urges the Government not to indulge in a cost-cutting exercise; is appalled by reports that, if taken over by …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
FAIR TIPS CONSULTATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the lack of publication of the Government's findings following its fair tips consultation which closed in July 2016; urges the Government to share its recommendations; demands that the report following the consultation is published as soon as possible in order to give some assurances to workers …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
REDUNDANCIES AT NESTLÉ
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the 300 redundancies announced at Nestlé factories in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan; further notes the announcement that production of the Blue Riband will be transferred to Poland; acknowledges that Nestlé's operation is profitable achieving £21 billion in sales in the first three months of 2017, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
BANK OF ENGLAND STAFF PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is appalled by the derisory pay settlement that has been imposed upon staff at the Bank of England; notes that the staff affected are dedicated workers fulfilling a range of functions within the organisation including security and maintenance; expresses concern that this is the second year running …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
TOXIC AIR
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House shares the longstanding concerns of cabin crew about the quality of cabin air on commercial airliners; is appalled at reports that cabin crew members have serious long-term illnesses, such as aerotoxic syndrome, which is believed to be linked to cabin air quality; acknowledges the unknown impact of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
YEMEN'S HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the humanitarian catastrophe that is occurring in Yemen two years after the outbreak of civil war; notes that since the conflicts beginning over 10,000 civilians have died and 14 million do not have access to any healthcare; further notes that Yemen is faced with the worst …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE OCEANS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that more than 8 million tons of plastic waste are dumped in the oceans every year; further notes that this pollution causes huge damage to ocean ecosystems, including fish, marine mammals and seabirds; notes that plastics in the ocean produce chemicals which are dangerous …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
TRANSPARENCY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEBTS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern about the alleged secret loans given by London-based banks in 2013 to Mozambican companies, with Mozambique Government guarantees, and without approval of the Mozambique parliament; notes that over 90 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa Government international bonds are owed under UK law; calls for measures …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
DWP ESTATE OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of the closure of almost one in 10 jobcentres; notes that only six of the original 78 earmarked for closure have been reprieved and two which were not under threat will now close; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
REPORT INTO FOREIGN FUNDING AND SUPPORT OF EXTREMIST GROUPS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that the previous Prime Minister commissioned a report by the Home Office into the foreign funding of extremism and radicalisation in the UK, and that the report was given to the Prime Minister last year; further notes with concern that the report's findings have still not …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
WORLD HERITAGE STATUS FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the Lake District National Park on being awarded world heritage site status by Unesco; recognises the efforts made over many years by the Lake District National Park Partnership who put together the successful bid; echoes the praise given by Unesco's award winning …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
11th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
PAISLEY SMA' SHOT DAY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates Paisley Sma' Shot Day which was organised on 1 July 2017; recognises that this annual event celebrates Paisley's radical past particularly the political battles between the town's weavers and their employers; notes that these political protests were crucial in the extension of the workers' rights that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th July 2017
MOROCCAN PROPERTY SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses its concern over the 10 year-long property scandal that has affected 800 UK investors who invested in the Paradise Golf and Beach Resort and Atlantic Golf View project in Asilah, Morocco; notes that in 2007 investors were informed that all construction licences and funds were in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th July 2017
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House notes that in a pan-European survey of the chemical industry’s reputation the UK is ranked second highest by both opinion leaders and the general public; further notes that the UK is ahead of its main competitor countries and is at the top of a number of measures, …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th July 2017
GRENFELL TOWER FIRE
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with IOSH, the occupational safety and health community, and others to express sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; mourns the loss of at least 80 lives and the profound suffering of those affected; commends the outstanding efforts of the emergency services and volunteers …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
RITZY PICTUREHOUSE CAMPAIGN FOR THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the action by Picturehouse, a subsidiary of Cineworld Cinemas, in sacking three union representatives involved in organising recent strike action at the Ritzy and other cinemas, and in suspending one further member of staff; shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SAINSBURY'S AND THE FAIRTRADE MARK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to drop the Fairtrade mark for its own-brand tea and develop its own certification scheme; notes that the Fairtrade Foundation is a respected organisation and part of a global network that strives to ensure that farmers and workers in …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SALES OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY TO REPRESSIVE STATES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the reports of the BBC and the Danish newspaper, Dagbadet which questions the lawfulness of BAE Systems' sales of surveillance technology and decryption software to several Gulf and North African states; holds grave concerns over arms manufacturers who are avoiding UK restrictions on arms exports through …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
ESA WORK-RELATED ACTIVITY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the Trussell Trust report Financial insecurity, food insecurity, and disability: The profile of people receiving emergency food assistance from The Trussell Trust Foodbank Network in Britain, published in June 2017, which show that 78 per cent of households surveyed were severely …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
MENTAL HEALTH IN PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the NAO report, Mental Health in Prisons, published on 29 June 2017; notes that 37 per cent of the average month's prison population are reported to have mental health or well-being illness and that 7917 prison inmates were recorded by NHS England as having received treatment …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
FELTHAM YOUNG OFFENDERS INSTITUTION AND YOUTH JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House notes the recent report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons of the unannounced inspection of Feltham Young Offenders Institution; further notes the High Court ruling that a 16-year old prisoner was unlawfully denied access to education and the ability to mix with other inmates; notes that Feltham …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
NHS PAY
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House notes that in 2017-18 NHS pay rises have been capped at one per cent and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that applications for nursing degrees have fallen 23 per cent this year; notes that the number of nurses and midwives joining the Nursing …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
5th July 2017
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th July 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF UK ARMS EXPORT CONTROLS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House calls for the re-establishment of the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC), as a matter of urgency, to provide scrutiny over current UK arms sales and the UK's arms export control regime post-Brexit; believes that CAEC should include Members from the following Committees: Business, Energy and Industrial …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
CONTRIBUTION OF THE CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House recognises the beneficial role the co-operative sector plays within the wider economy, in 2017 the sector's economic contribution to the UK economy was £36 billion; notes that the co-operative movement ably demonstrates a better way of doing business, where wealth and power are shared, as almost 14 …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2017
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SITUATION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House continues to be extremely concerned about the on-going crackdown on media workers, lawyers, public servants, parliamentarians and non-violent political activists in Turkey; notes that many parliamentarians, including Enis Berberoglu, Figen Yuksekdag and Selahattin Demirtas and over 150 media professionals, including Ahmet Altan, Ahmet Sik and Musa Kart, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
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RETENTION OF GUARDS ON MERSEYRAIL TRAINS
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House welcomes the current guarantee of a guard on every train to provide service, safety and security for Merseyrail passengers; recognises the vital role that guards play in providing advice and assistance and deterring criminal and anti-social behaviour; acknowledges that guards have essential skills and training to enable …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
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ISLE OF EIGG HERITAGE TRUST 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust on reaching the 20th anniversary of their community buyout to which around 10,000 members of the public contributed and which has brought stability and improvements to the infrastructure for its growing population while attracting visitors from across the world to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
29th June 2017
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SUPPORT FOR PLAY AND EARLY LEARNING IN LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Support for Play and Early Learning in Lanarkshire on securing £8,233 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group has undertaken to provide a free information and support service to baby and toddler groups; endeavours to allow children and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
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HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH AND BRITISH SHIPBUILDING
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House offers its congratulations to the Aircraft Carrier Alliance on the successful commencement of the sea trials of the Royal Navy's future flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth; notes that the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, at 65,000 tonnes displacement and 920 feet in length, the largest and most …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2017
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SPANISH CIVIL WAR INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House recalls the most valiant effort made eighty years ago by the volunteers of the International Brigades at the Battle of Brunete, during the Spanish Civil War, in July 1937; records its gratitude to all those who fought, including over 330 members of the British Battalion, and to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd July 2017
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150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANADA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Canada as a nation and sends its best wishes to a forward thinking country that has strong fraternal relationships with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; requests that the Government convey to the Canadian Government every good wish for …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2017
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CANCELLATION OF FLIGHTS BY BRITISH AIRWAYS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern over the method and timing of notification to passengers of the cancellations of flights by British Airways; and calls for an urgent review of this process of notification and the manner in which alternative flight options are offered to those affected by cancellations at short …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
3rd July 2017
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FLOODING
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the devastation caused by Storm Desmond and Storm Eva, and recognises that many residents and businesses have yet to return to their properties since the floods of 2015; further notes that, while the Government has committed to spend £2.3 billion on addressing the damage from the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
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PUBLIC SECTOR PAY
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the role of the independent pay review bodies in assessing market data and presenting evidence from key stakeholders, including Government, employers and trade unions, as well as carrying out their own enquiries to ascertain the correct level of pay; further notes how Government since 2010 by …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
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REDUCED ACCESS FOR DISABLED PASSENGERS ON NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that 331 of Northern Rail's 527 stations are unstaffed; is concerned that the Government and Northern Rail's proposals to remove the guarantee of a guard on every Northern Rail train will mean many people with disabilities will not be able to turn up and go and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
3rd July 2017
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AIR QUALITY
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that over 40,000 people die prematurely each year as a result of poor air quality in the UK, and this can be particularly attributed to vehicle emissions, including levels of nitrogen dioxide, and also to other particulates; further notes that the UK has been taken to …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
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NAYLOR REPORT
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes how the Naylor Report encourages the sale of the NHS estate in order to generate resources for the NHS, and how, under the Sustainability and Transformation Plans, closures will be encouraged to free up capital as set out under this report; is deeply concerned that decisions …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd July 2017
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NHS FUNDING IN COVENTRY AND THE REST OF ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that the NHS in England is experiencing continued pressure on demand and performance with accident and emergency attendances rising by 9.3 per cent over the last six years and the number of people waiting for elective treatment has risen by 25 per cent in the last …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd July 2017
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FUEL POVERTY IN COVENTRY AND NATIONWIDE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are approximately 19,000 households in Coventry living in fuel poverty; further recognises that 2.35 million households across England are living in fuel poverty; notes that in the UK, average annual domestic gas prices rose by around 125 per cent in real terms between 2004 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
29th June 2017
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CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern that a quarter of five-year olds in England have tooth decay; further notes that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year olds, despite being largely preventable, with tens of thousands of children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extractions …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th June 2017
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POLICE RESOURCES BILL
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the Police Resources Bill to be tabled in the House of Lords by Lord Wigley to ensure sufficient resources go to police services in order to carry out their statutory duties; supports an annual review of the resourcing of all security and police services; and calls …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
28th June 2017
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CHARITABLE WORKS FOR MILITARY VETERANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises Strathaven man David McAllistair on being awarded a MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List; further recognises the significant impact he has made to help the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA); congratulates the work of the Lanarkshire branch of SSAFA and notes that Mr …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
28th June 2017
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of the emergency services; understands that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the fantastic work they do to keep us all safe; further recognises the importance of providing the emergency services with the funding they need to keep the UK …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2017
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FIX THE FELLS PROJECT 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates the Fix the Fells project on its 10 year anniversary; acknowledges the enormous difference this project has made to the Lake District Fells, helping to maintain the footpaths in good condition so that they can be enjoyed by all; and thanks all volunteers whose dedicated hard …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
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LONG-TERM CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House is aware that people with long-term conditions in England, such as heart disease, cystic fibrosis or multiple sclerosis still have to pay prescription charges unlike their counterparts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; notes that the medical exemption list of conditions that qualify people for free prescriptions …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2017
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FIT AND FED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Fit and Fed campaign to help alleviate holiday isolation, inactivity and hunger among children and young people living in the UK's most deprived communities; commends the coordination role StreetGames is playing in the campaign; recognises the important role schools, community organisations and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
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PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
28th June 2017
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GREATER SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the British Crime Survey 2017 found that four in five victims of domestic abuse do not tell the police; further notes that 85 per cent of victims sought help five times on average before they got effective help; is concerned that since 2010 17 per …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th June 2017
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ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the election of five disabled hon. Members on 8 June 2017, an increase of three on the 2015-2017 Parliament; notes that disabled people are still under-represented in the House, and in politics more widely; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one, and that, …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2017
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500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL BURGH OF AUCHTERMUCHTY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the 500th anniversary of Auchtermuchty being made a Royal Burgh by the publication of a Royal Charter on 25 May 1517 by King James V of Scotland; further notes the Royal Charter gave the town the right to hold fairs and markets; notes the town's proud …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th June 2017
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APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict human responses to …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th June 2017
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WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st June 2017
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CHILD TAX CREDIT (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
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EDUCATION FUNDING IN COVENTRY AND NATIONALLY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the decision to create a fairer funding formula for schools across the UK; is concerned that whilst funding for some local authority schools will increase, other local authorities will see a reduction in school funding; is further concerned that Coventry schools will face cuts of 2.4 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2017
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DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY GOLD STATUS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes the significance of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and endorses its assigning equal status to teaching and research at the UK's higher education institutions; congratulates institutions that have been awarded a Gold status, including De Montfort University in Leicester, whose Square Mile project has been recognised …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2017
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STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th June 2017
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VETERANS GATEWAY HELPLINE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the Veterans Gateway helpline launched for ex-armed forces personnel; notes that Wales has been chosen as the base for the 24-hour helpline for veterans returning to civilian life; further notes the report’s findings that child recruits are more vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, self-harm, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
26th June 2017
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THROUGH THE GATE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the findings in the joint inspection report by HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Prison regarding Through the Gate Resettlement Services which was published on 21 June 2017; notes that Through the Gate resettlement services were introduced in 2015 to bridge the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th June 2017
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NHS BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House appreciates the invaluable work nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals do to keep the NHS running; is alarmed by the Government's plans to replace the current NHS bursary with a loans scheme which will place even greater strain on the system and those wishing to train; notes …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2017
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising 2017's Parliamentary Links Day on 27 June 2017 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of UK Science and Global Opportunities; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th June 2017
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CHILTERN EDGE SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Matt Rodda (Labour - Reading Central)
That this House believes that Chiltern Edge School should remain open; is concerned that Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on its closure; notes that this is a much loved school and that there is a growing need for school places in the area; and supports the wishes of parents, teachers …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th June 2017
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LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th June 2017
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SUCCESS OF DENIS LAW TRUST'S STREETSPORT INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the Denis Law Trust's Streetsport Initiative on its continued success in reducing instances of youth crime and anti-social behaviour while helping develop the employability and aspirations of young people in Aberdeen; notes that there were over 12,500 young people participating throughout Aberdeen in 2016; further notes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
26th June 2017
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SUPPORT FOR CARERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the vitally important work carried out by carers for those who suffer with mental health problems; further recognises those groups that provide support for those carers, especially Carers Trust Heart of England; acknowledges the extremely valuable work that this service undertakes in supporting those who care …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
22nd June 2017
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GREAT GET TOGETHER
Tabled by:
Tracy Brabin (Labour (Co-op) - Batley and Spen)
That this House extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in Great Get Together events in Batley and Spen and across the UK over the weekend of 17 and 18 June; notes the importance of remembering that we have more in common than that which divides us; further …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd June 2017
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ROLE OF DFID IN PROVIDING BASELOAD ENERGY TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House is concerned that an estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide remain without electricity; acknowledges that in many developing countries this compounds the problems of disease, poor education and illegal migration; regrets that the UN target for universal access to energy by 2030 will be missed and that energy …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
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CLOSURE OF TESCO ENGAGEMENT CENTRE IN CARDIFF
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House notes the devastating impact of today's shock announcement by Tesco to close its Customer Engagement Centre in Maes-Y-Coed Road, Cardiff with up to 1100 job losses; recognises that the centre has been part of the local economy for many years and has a highly skilled, highly motivated …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st June 2017
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WOMEN IN SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Women in Service; thanks all past and present personnel for their massive contribution to life in uniform, both on active duty and at training centres in the UK; and encourages young women to join the armed forces and to advance their careers …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2017
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
ONGOING IMPRISONMENT OF RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest of Raif Badawi on 17 June 2014 and his subsequent imprisonment in Saudi Arabia for championing free speech and freedom of expression; notes that he is now beginning his 5th year of a 10-year prison sentence; further notes that Mr Badawi is also …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
BOVINE TB IN FOXHOUNDS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is gravely concerned at the news that 25 of the Kimblewick Hunt's hounds have been put down because they were infected with bovine TB and 120 others are undergoing tests; notes the very serious risk of infection for farm animals, as the Kimblewick Hunt stretches across large …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
HUNTING ACT 2004
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to maintain and strengthen the Hunting Act 2004; notes that 84 per cent of the public support the ban on fox hunting; believes that the Government should close loopholes protecting those breaking the law and introduce tougher penalties in line with other animal …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT CHARITIES
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that several charity providers in the drugs and alcohol sector have had to merge recently as a result of financial difficulties; further notes that the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group has repeatedly warned that it was only a matter of time before a major …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
25 YEARS OF FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG) is marking its 25th Anniversary since its foundation in 1992; further notes that the CAG is a volunteer organisation set up to help provide support, advice and information for victims of asbestos and their families across the West of Scotland …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that hepatitis is a leading cause of death globally with a toll exceeding that of HIV; further notes that World Hepatitis Day on 28 July 2017 is one of only four disease-specific global awareness days endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO); is alarmed that most …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
MP STAFF REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House acknowledges the lack of financial support for hon. Members' staff members who have found themselves unemployed due to their hon. Member not being returned at the 2017 general election; notes that a number of hon. Members, first elected at the 2015 general election, did not retain their …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
A PEOPLE'S BREXIT
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that the UK leaving the EU gives the opportunity for a People's Brexit; further believes that the UK should make use of the opportunity to bring health services, railways services and postal services fully under public management and ownership; urges the Government to require procurement contracts …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
BAN ON FOX HUNTING
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that fox hunting has no place in modern Britain and will resist any attempt to repeal the Hunting Act 2004.
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
METROPOLITAN POLICE'S COUNTER-TERRORIST SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING UNIT
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House considers the failure to fund properly the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorist social media monitoring unit to have been a grave error; believes that a lack of resources endangers UK citizens because it increases the chance of terrorist recruitment and organisation going unnoticed; and calls on the Government to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
RELOCATION OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that the economic playing field is weighted heavily in favour of London and the South East; further believes that relocating government departments around the UK would start to address this imbalance; notes that doing so would bring jobs to areas that sorely need them and provide …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
BRAVERY AND ROLE OF FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to the incredible bravery of the firefighters who tackled the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower; recognises that firefighters went into the face of extraordinary danger in service of the public; notes that firefighters carry out this service daily throughout the UK; further recognises that they …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
IHRA DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House welcomes the adoption of a formal definition of antisemitism by the Government in response to the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA); further welcomes the agreed cross-party support for the definition, including from the Leader of the Opposition and hon. Members of all political parties …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
200TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow's Botanic Gardens on celebrating its 200th anniversary; understands that the Botanic Gardens was established in 1817 by the Royal Botanical Institution of Glasgow, founded by Thomas Hopkirk, in the Sandyford area of the city before moving to its present site on the banks of the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017
OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION SHADER
Tabled by:
Nia Griffith (Labour - Llanelli)
That this House believes that the bravery and service of the personnel involved in Operation Shader should be recognised with a specific Operational Service Medal without delay; recognises that in doing their duty these men and women are protecting UK citizens from the threat of Daesh, as well as defending …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st June 2017
UBER REGULATION IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that companies such as Uber, that use smartphone apps, are operating without due care and attention to taxi and minicab regulations in the West Midlands; expresses further concern that Uber is entrenching its market position at the expense of minicabs that are fully licensed, by …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st June 2017
STATE PENSION PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House believes that it has a duty to ensure that OAPs are able to live with dignity in their retirement; notes that the triple-lock state pension mechanism increases the basic state pension by growth in earnings, the CPI rate or by a minimum of 2.5 per cent; recognises …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st June 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women per year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that three out of four …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
NESTLÉ JOB LOSSES
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the announcement of 300 redundancies at the Nestlé manufacturing factories in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan and that production of the Blue Riband bar will be transferred to Poland; acknowledges in the first three months of 2017 Nestlé achieved £21 billion in sales, a 0.4 per …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th April 2017
MOROCCAN PROPERTY SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses its concern over the 10 year-long property scandal that has affected 800 UK investors who invested in the Paradise Golf and Beach Resort and Atlantic Golf View project in Asilah, Morocco; notes that in 2007 investors were informed that all construction licences and funds were in …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017
HER MAJESTY'S OVERSEAS CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative - Mid Sussex)
That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to make the necessary financial arrangements to enable the Government of Zimbabwe to pay the pension arrears owing to the former members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service who responded to the British Government's request that they stay at their posts after …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017
SAVING THE RED SQUIRREL
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the ongoing efforts of The Wildlife Trusts, other charities and volunteers to recruit up to 5,000 volunteers across the UK to help preserve and assist in the survival of the native red squirrel population, which has considerably reduced in number in recent years; congratulates all those …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017
ATTACKS ON COPTIC CHRISTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern and sorrow regarding the attack on the Coptic Christian churches in Egypt during which 44 people were killed and 126 were wounded; calls on the Government to stand in solidarity with the Egyptian Government and people, and in particular with the Christian churches in that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017
LGBT PEOPLE IN CHECHNYA
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House notes with grave concern the Human Rights Watch report of a brutal campaign against LGBT people in the semi-autonomous Russian region of Chechnya, with more than 100 men reportedly detained over several weeks in connection with their non-traditional sexual orientation, or suspicion of such as part of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017
REPORTED ABDUCTIONS, TORTURE AND KILLINGS OF GAY MEN IN CHECHNYA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the reports in the Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, that men believed to be gay have been abducted, tortured and killed in Chechnya; expresses alarm at denials made by Chechen authorities regarding these reports, which claim that gay men do not exist in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY (S.I. 2017, No. 194)
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017 No. 194), dated 22 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 February, be revoked.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 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
29th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
FRESHCREATIONS AND THE NATIONAL YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017, organised by Youthlink Scotland, recently took place which sought to celebrate the work of youth workers, volunteers and youth groups across Scotland; further notes that the winner of the Time to Shine Arts and Creativity Award …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
BICENTENARY OF ALEXANDER GREEK THOMSON
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 2017 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Alexander Greek Thomson, one of the great architects of international stature produced by Victorian Glasgow; further notes that Mr Thomson was extremely successful with a large clientele for medium-sized villas and terraces of cottages in Pollokshields, Shawlands, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALKLANDS WAR
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War which began on 2 April 1982 and lasted until 14 June 1982; solemnly remembers the three Falkland civilians, 255 British and 650 Argentine service personnel who lost their lives; recognises the courage and bravery of UK forces who defended …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
GLUTEN-FREE PRESCRIPTIONS
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease, for whom the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life, must have access to gluten-free prescriptions to maintain their health; notes that without access to prescriptions the most vulnerable people, those on low incomes, the elderly and those with …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
INCREASES TO BUSINESS RATES FOR SOLAR POWER
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern the Chancellor of the Exchequer's decision in the Spring Budget 2017 to hugely increase business rates for rooftop solar by up to 800 per cent; further notes that solar power is a clean and sustainable technology which is quick to install, produces no carbon …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises that charges on the Child Maintenance Service Collect and Pay service are preventing parents and children from accessing maintenance; accepts that domestic abuse survivors are most at need of a Government service to help ensure maintenance is paid without contact between former partners, yet are among …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
28th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
NATIONAL CEREBRAL PALSY REGISTER
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes the estimated prevalence of cerebral palsy, which is thought to affect approximately 30,000 children in the UK; recognises the importance of early identification of, and intervention for, children with cerebral palsy to ensure that these children and their families receive appropriate support to achieve their full …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
27th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
PROTECTION OF ANCIENT WOODS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that the Government has announced its intention to improve and protect ancient woods and veteran trees by adding them to a list of the nation's assets, thereby granting them added protection from development; and believes that to ensure the success of such good intentions it will …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
HIGHWAY CODE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that 25,160 people were killed or seriously injured in the last year in the UK, a six per cent increase on the previous year, while driving, cycling or walking with negotiating a junction being the most hazardous manoeuvre and two thirds of all collisions and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 27th March 2017
LOCAL NEWS MATTERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the importance of quality local and regional news and whether provided online, by photographers, newspapers or local broadcasters; believes that access to local and regional news is essential to the quality of life, informed citizenship, and promotion of a flourishing of democracy in all our communities; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th March 2017
JOHN MCGHEE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House sends its condolences to the family of D-day veteran John McGhee who sadly passed away in February 2017; commends him on his receipt of the Legion d'Honneur; acknowledges the valued contribution he has made to his country; praises the involvement he had in his local community and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 27th March 2017
CALLANISH BASF PHARMA LTD LIFE SCIENCES AWARD
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the staff at BASF Pharma Ltd in Callanish in the Hebrides who were recently awarded the Export and International Trade Award at the Scottish Enterprise Life Sciences Awards; recognises the outstanding and prestigious achievement in Scotland's internationally-renowned life sciences sector; further recognises the contribution that BASF …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 27th March 2017
MISHWAR AMAL - JOURNEYS OF HOPE FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the efforts of Mishwar Amal, Journeys of Hope, which provides relief and support for communities in refugee camps located in the Akkar region of Lebanon, where nearly half the population consists of Syrian refugees; notes that the organisation, founded in May 2016 by Anthony Collins, originally …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd March 2017
EDUCATION FUNDING IN COVENTRY AND NATIONWIDE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the decision to create a fairer funding formula for schools across the country; is concerned that, whilst funding for some local authorities schools will increase, other local authorities will see a reduction in schools funding; is further concerned that Coventry schools will face cuts of 2.4 …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd March 2017
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House celebrates World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March 2017; recognises the unique, joyful contribution people with Down Syndrome bring to our families and our communities; and welcomes the support of organisations, such as Down Syndrome Scotland, in providing help, encouragement and advice to families and schools to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd March 2017
MARIE CURIE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Marie Curie cancer charity; thanks it for everything it does to make a real difference to the lives of ill men, women and children throughout the UK; further thanks every Marie Curie nurse for their dedication to end of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
21st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2017
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REGISTER OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROVIDERS
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House is concerned that at least 21 colleges across England failed to get onto the new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers; notes that the new process and the trialled new approach to assessing quality was unfamiliar to all providers; further notes that the majority of failed providers answered …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
20th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
PARLIAMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY (No. 2)
Tabled by:
David Winnick (Labour - Walsall North)
That this House considers it would be more appropriate for messages from HM the Queen to be notified accordingly at the despatch box rather than by the current ceremonial practice of a whip coming into the Chamber carrying their wand of office, a stick and then walking to the table …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
20th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House welcomes the 2017 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as an opportunity to reaffirm and demonstrate its commitment to eradicating unlawful racial discrimination and promoting racial equality in the UK; is deeply concerned that 40 years after the 1976 Race Relations Act came into …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th March 2017
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recalls former Prime Minister David Cameron's condemnation in 2010 of politicians who are out to serve themselves and not the country by lobbying; notes the abject failure of the Government's watchdog, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, to reduce the abuses of the potentially corrupting revolving door …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
105 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Labour: 39
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
WORLD TB DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises that 24 March 2017 marks World TB Day; notes that TB is the world's leading infectious killer, resulting in 1.8 million deaths per year; commends the Government's efforts to address TB at home through the introduction of the first Collaborative TB Strategy for England in 2015, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ISABELLE KERR, WOMAN OF INSPIRATION
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre, on being named Woman of Inspiration in the 2017 honours list by the Association of Scottish Businesswomen; notes the award has been granted in recognition of Isabelle's contribution to business and the wider community; applauds, in particular, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
UNDERPAYMENT IN BHS PENSIONS DEAL
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that Sir Philip Green has, at long last, agreed to make a financial contribution to make up part of the shortfall in the BHS pension scheme; further notes that by agreeing to pay £363 million, Green is not making up the full deficit and the pensions …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
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UBER REGULATION IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that companies such as Uber, that use smartphone apps, are operating without due care and attention to taxi and minicab regulations in the West Midlands; expresses further concern that Uber is entrenching its market position at the expense of minicabs that are fully licensed, by …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th March 2017
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House welcomes the 14th anniversary of the Government's official recognition of British Sign Language on 18 March 2017; celebrates the culture and heritage of sign language; and calls on the Government to enact a British Sign Language Act in England to give British Sign Language full legal status …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th March 2017
GAS TAG LTD
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House welcomes and recognises the efforts of Liverpool-based company Gas Tag Ltd which seeks to improve gas safety in residential properties across the UK; notes that landlords, alongside social housing associations, are being asked to support this life saving initiative; commends Gas Tag Ltd for its work to …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2017; reaffirms this House's commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms from our society; and calls on the Government to officially mark the observance annually on 21 March each year.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th March 2017
AMERICA, ULSTER SCOTS AND ST PATRICK'S DAY
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the enduring and outstanding contributions to democracy and freedom which will be celebrated in mid-March 2017 in the US where the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ulster Scots President Andrew Jackson, alongside the annual celebration of St Patrick's Day in Washington, will be acknowledged; and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
STANDARD FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PEOPLE IN DEBT
Tabled by:
Yvonne Fovargue (Labour - Makerfield)
That this House welcomes the launch of the new Standard Financial Statement (SFS) coordinated by the Money Advice Service to introduce a single framework for assessing people's financial situation when they are seeking debt advice; recognises that a common approach between creditors and debt advisers on recording income and expenditure …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2017
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes that 3 March until 12 March 2017 is Endometriosis Awareness Week 2017, aiming to draw attention to the effect of that disease on the lives of 10 per cent of women of reproductive age who are living with it; further notes that the average 7.5 years …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
TEDDINGTON TRUST
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House supports the work of Teddington Trust; commends it for raising awareness of Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP); acknowledges that XP is a very rare genetic condition characterised by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation which affects fewer than 100 patients in the UK and equally low numbers around …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
FUTURE OF THE RMS QUEEN MARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with grave concern a recent report on the present condition of the RMS Queen Mary, permanently moored as a tourist attraction in California, that outlines a catalogue of faults which, unless addressed, could lead to the vessel being mothballed within a decade; believes that the historic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th March 2017
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ANAKINRA
Tabled by:
David Morris (Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale)
That this House notes the decision by NICE to stop the availability of the drug anakinra for patients who have been diagnosed with the rare condition Tumour Necrosis Factor Receptor Periodic Syndrome after March 2016; further notes that the decision was to allow the use of anakinra in exceptional circumstances; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
BT CHARGES
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the recent announcement by BT Sport of a further three year contract to screen Champions League football at a total cost of £1.18 billion, at the same time as increasing telephone and broadband service charges by approximately five per cent for around ten million customers; and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
IRAQI NATIONAL RECONCILIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its concern that the Iraqi national reconciliation and redevelopment plans at present contain no clause clarifying the fate of religious minority regions, including Ninevah Plains, and no intention to seek or include all religious and ethnic minority communities' input; and therefore urges the Iraqi Government to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
LOW-PAID STAFF AT LSE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that cleaners who are employed at the London School of Economics (LSE) by the contractor Noonan Services receive inferior terms and conditions to their in-house counterparts in respect of sick pay, pensions and maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay; condemns victimisation by Noonan of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2017
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VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2017
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2017 on 15 March 2017 at the House of Commons and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th March 2017
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNICEF REPORT ON CHILDREN IN MILITARY DETENTION IN ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes 6 March 2017 as the fourth anniversary since the publication of the UNICEF report, Children in Israeli Military Detention; further notes that following the review of the application of martial law in the West Bank, including analysis of over 400 affidavits collected from detained children, UNICEF …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2017
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FUEL POVERTY IN WESTMORLAND AND LONSDALE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that there are 4,469 households across Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency living in fuel poverty; acknowledges the hardship and suffering this causes; regrets that so few residents have benefitted from the main national energy efficiency programme; and calls on the Government to introduce a new Warmer Homes, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Housing Costs Element for claimants aged 18 to 21) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 252), dated 2 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, be annulled.
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 26
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
IRAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is extremely concerned by the growing domestic human rights violations in Iran and the high number of executions; highlights the role of Islamic Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) increase in its domestic crackdown, including the arrest of activists, dissidents and dual nationals on trumped-up charges; is very disturbed by …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that it has been one year since the murder of Goldman Environmental Prize-winner Berta Cáceres; further notes the ongoing persecution and killing of environmental, land and human rights defenders across the world; takes note of the 2016 Global Witness report, On Dangerous Ground, which found that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House regrets the findings of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, having conducted an inquiry under Article 6 of the Protocol to the Convention, that has identified serious and systematic violations of the Convention …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
1st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
ACCESS TO JUSTICE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the UNECE Aarhus Convention, to which the UK is signatory, and notes the importance of access to justice in environmental matters; further notes the Second Progress Report of January 2017 by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee which finds that the UK is still not …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
CLOSURE OF VINOVIUM HOUSE IN BISHOP AUCKLAND
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House notes that there are 1.1 million families registered with the old Child Support Agency; further notes that £3.4 billion of arrears are outstanding; that this averages £3,000 per family which would make a significant impact on keeping these families out of poverty; notes that administration of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that Northern Rail passengers are currently guaranteed a safety-critical train guard on board every Northern Rail train to assist in protecting the safety of the train and passengers, provide advice and assistance and allow disabled passengers to embark and disembark at unstaffed stations; is …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS MAKING PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is gravely concerned by the provisional recommendations in the Law Commission's review of the Official Secrets Act and other legislation; notes the ability of whistleblowers to make disclosures in the public interest is vital for democracy, press freedom and the well-being of the public; is shocked by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
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CINEWORLD CINEMAS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas; is concerned that Cineworld Cinemas staff do not all receive the Living Wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, company maternity or paternity pay, or company sick …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
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TERMINAL ILLNESS AND THE MARIE CURIE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL LAUNCH
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the impact of living with a terminal illness and highlights the need for care and support for all those affected; is deeply concerned that as many as 110,000 people across the UK who should have access to this high quality care and support are currently missing …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2017
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this notes that 3 March 2017 is Big Yellow Friday, and congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern there are over 100 different liver diseases …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in March 2017; notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer across the UK each year; is concerned that just one in five women are able to name the lead symptom of bloating; recognises that early diagnosis …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (S.I., 2017, No. 204), dated 23 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
CLIFFORD'S TOWER
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the significance of Clifford's Tower in the history of York and the iconic fort that stands on a mount as part of the eye of York; welcomes the investment that English Heritage is making to upgrade that heritage monument through comprehensive refurbishment of the internal part …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 95), dated 2 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 February, be annulled.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2017
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EFFECT OF BUSINESS RATES RISES ON PUBS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned about the planned increases in business rates and the damage that they will do to many small businesses; notes the impact that these changes will have on pubs, with rate rises nearing 300 per cent in some areas and central London pubs seeing an …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
CAPITA'S MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DENTAL PERFORMERS' LIST
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the reports of Capita's mismanagement of the National Dental Performers' List; understands that any dentist who wants to practise general NHS dentistry in England needs to be granted a Dental Performer number; is concerned that since the management of the list was contracted to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 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
1st March 2017
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BE PHONE SMART CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House welcomes the BePhoneSmart.UK website which encourages drivers to not use their handheld mobile telephone whilst driving; notes that statistics from the 2016 RAC Report on Motoring shows that the levels of telephone use at the wheel has now reached epidemic proportions with one in three now admitting …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
23rd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017
MILITARY ACTIONS IN XERABÊ BAVA (KORUKOY) IN SOUTH EASTERN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House condemns the Turkish Military curfew and absolute lockdown on the majority Kurdish village of Xerabê Bava, Korukoy, in South Eastern Turkey; records grave concerns about reports of executions in direct contravention of domestic and International Law; expresses substantial worry about allegations of sexual abuse, torture and the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2017
CONTAMINATED WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the problem of toxic contamination of war zones; is concerned about the legacy of burn-pits on US bases which violated military environmental regulations; is gravely concerned about the effect of lead pollution on military personnel and civilians who resided close to unregulated burn-pits in Iraq and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd February 2017
ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the charities …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
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MAGNUS MACFARLANE-BARROW AND MARY'S MEALS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary's Meals, on receiving the 2017 Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity; recognises his and his team's outstanding contribution to alleviating child hunger and improving the life chances for children in 12 of the poorest countries across …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
SCHOOL FUNDING IN THE NORTH EAST
Tabled by:
Tom Blenkinsop (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House regrets that local authorities across the North East of England are set to lose more than an estimated £119 million in school funding in real terms by 2020, equivalent to the loss of 3,203 teachers; notes that this reduction is due to a failure to increase funding …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2017
26 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd February 2017
FLOOD WARDENS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the important work done by flood wardens in protecting their local communities from flooding; notes that these wardens are local volunteers who turn out, day and night, in often the most appalling weather conditions; further recognises that residents of small coastal towns and villages, in places …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
BUSINESS RATES ACROSS THE UK
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House shares the concerns expressed by the CBI, the British Retail Consortium, the Federation of Small Businesses and others on the Government's lack of action to mitigate the impact of rising business rates in England; notes with concern that the revaluation of businesses in the hospitality sector in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average widowed parent losing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House cherishes access to justice for victims of workplace accidents and industrial diseases; notes that in these often difficult and complicated cases, victims require proper legal representation and expert reports, the costs of which cannot be recovered when taken through a small claims court; therefore opposes a Government …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House reiterates its strong commitment that EU nationals living legally in the UK should have their status guaranteed after the UK leaves the EU; celebrates the contribution made by millions of those nationals to the UK's public services, economy, culture and scientific knowledge; acknowledges the concern about their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House remains gravely concerned at the continuing human rights abuses in Turkey following the Government’s agreement to sell fighter jets to Turkey in January 2017; urges the Turkish Government to end the internment of political opponents many of whom had condemned the coup attempt; is deeply concerned by …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
BAPTIST MISSIONS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 90th anniversary of Baptist Missions; and extends thanks for the commitment that they have displayed to spreading the Gospel and helping communities across the world, bringing practical help and spreading the news that God is Love and Christ died for them.
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY BY THE ASSAD REGIME IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House takes note of the recent evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the Assad regime against citizens in Syria at Saydnaya Military Prison; notes with great concern the compelling evidence that at this prison, the Syrian Government has systematically and deliberately murdered, starved, tortured and executed thousands …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
8th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
OFCOM AND MOBILE SPECTRUM
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House notes that Ofcom will consult on the rules by which the forthcoming mobile spectrum auctions will be conducted; further notes that ensuring a fair distribution of spectrum will be a crucial determinant of the competitive health and consumer choice in the UK's mobile market; notes that the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
ACCESS TO HEPATITIS C TREATMENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses concern over the ongoing restrictions on access to NICE-approved hepatitis C treatments in England; notes the considerable effect this cap is having on people living with hepatitis C, who are often told they face an indefinite wait before they are able to access these treatments; expresses …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
7th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes progress in peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to end armed conflict and agree a socio-economic reform agenda; is concerned, however, about the recent suspension of unilateral ceasefires and hopes that constructive negotiations will continue; recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd February 2017
RESPECTING THE NATIONS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises and respects the unique identities of each of the Nations of these islands; further recognises the importance of clarity when debating important matters that relate to each of the unique countries of the UK; and agrees that every effort should be made by hon. Members to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st 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
9th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017
BRITISH AIRWAYS MIXED FLEET CABIN CREW PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House supports workers in British Airways Mixed Fleet cabin crew in their current industrial dispute over pay; condemns the significant pay package of £6.5 million to the boss of the airline's parent company, International Airlines Group; contrasts that package with reports that the starting basic pay of a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 2017
MOD ESTATE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the Ministry of Defence's decision to make changes to its estate and infrastructure; calls on the Government to take a modern, inclusive and family-friendly approach as it remodels its estate by providing facilities and accommodation in bases, such as Leuchars Station, that meet the needs of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 2017
VIOLENT CRIME IN LONDON
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House expresses concern about the violent crime that has occurred in North West London and beyond in January 2017; sends sympathy to the families of the victims; and recognises the need for all boroughs to work together in a collaborative way to tackle all violent crime, particularly gun …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017
CAPPING OVERDRAFT CHARGES FOR CURRENT ACCOUNTS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on the total charges any bank can place on overdrawn personal current accounts; further calls on the Competition and Markets Authority to note the 2016 decision not to introduce a mandatory cap on overdraft charges; notes the high levels …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017
ATTACK ON JOSEPH COLONY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern that an anti-terrorist court in Pakistan has recently acquitted all 115 suspects who had been arrested for allegedly burning down and looting a Christian neighbourhood, Joseph Colony in 2013, due to an apparent lack of evidence; notes that several photographs and films exist of the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
8th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017
TREATMENT OF TRANSPORT WORKERS IN KYIVPASTRANS IN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of workers of the Kurynivske trolleybus depot of the Municipal Enterprise, Kyivpastrans, in Ukraine currently on hunger strike; notes that members of the Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine have sought legal recognition and raised concerns regarding unsafe vehicles, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th February 2017
COUNCILLOR JAGJIT SINGH'S MARATHON ACHIEVEMENT
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House wishes to recognise the incredible achievement and commitment of Councillor Jagjit Singh from Hillingdon; notes that Councillor Singh completed the seven marathons in seven days on seven continents challenge in six days, 23 hours and 38 minutes; and further notes that he completed those marathons in (a) …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
FOOD HYGIENE SCORES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the value of the food hygiene rating system which allows the public to make informed decisions about restaurants, pubs, cafés, takeaways, hotels, supermarkets and other food outlets; notes the importance of accessibility and visibility of hygiene scores in ensuring the greatest possible public engagement; calls on …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th February 2017
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SALE OF STUDENT LOANS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed sale of student loans; is further concerned that any privatisation will not be beneficial for taxpayers; expresses concern that it may have serious consequences as the UK market has little experience of buying debt with an uncertain maturity date; notes that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
FEEDING TUBE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the life-extending and lifesaving benefits of tube feeding for children and young people who are unable to eat by mouth, or who are unable to receive enough nutrition from oral eating; acknowledges that some parents can face negative attitudes as a result of having a child …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
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
2nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of almost 100 Ministry of Defence sites across the UK; notes the detrimental impact these closures will have on civilian and military staff and their families; further notes the socio-economic impact on local communities; is further concerned by the lack …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th February 2017
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SUPPORT FOR CARERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the vitally important work carried out by carers for those who suffer with mental health problems; further recognises those groups that provide support for these carers, especially Carers Trust Heart of England; acknowledges the extremely valuable work that this service undertakes in supporting those who care …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st February 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at reports of state censorship, in particular the firing, detention and wiretapping of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that under the state of emergency and in the run-up to the April constitutional referendum in Turkey, the authorities have been carrying …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
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CST ANTISEMITIC INCIDENT FIGURES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the 2016 incidents report by the Community Security Trust (CST); further notes that the report details the highest annual total of antisemitic incidents that CST has ever recorded of 1,309 cases, an increase of 36 per cent from the 2015 total; is concerned that the pattern …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017
VETERINARIANS AND THEIR ROLE IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
This House commends the role of all sectors of the veterinary profession in the welfare of domestic pets and livestock and in maintaining public health; recognises the high level of education and training provided by UK veterinary schools and training providers for veterinary surgeons and nurses throughout the world; acknowledges …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
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MODERN UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises the contribution made by modern universities; celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 which gave more people access to higher education across the UK; congratulates the staff, students and alumni of modern …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017
STILLBIRTH AND MISCARRIAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the heart-breaking statistics that 17 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth every day in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; further notes the estimation that one in four pregnancies result in a miscarriage, leaving bereaved parents asking for recognition of the life that was; and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 2
24th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017
ARE YOU ABLE TO PREVENT GROOMING AND ABUSE SEMINAR
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House is deeply concerned about cases of child abuse in football; thanks Armadale Community Football club, the charity Enough Abuse UK and former footballer Andy Woodward for helping to raise awareness of child abuse via the seminar Are you able to prevent grooming and abuse?; notes that Armadale …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017
HUBER BALLESTEROS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the release from prison of political prisoner Huber Ballesteros who was arrested three years ago as he was about to travel to the UK to address the TUC Congress; maintains that the charges against him were concocted and false; congratulates Justice for Colombia for its tireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017
NURSING PAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the enormous and vital contribution nurses, midwives and associated healthcare professionals make to the NHS across the UK; commends their strong sense of vocation and high levels of dedication; notes that nursing staff salaries have been subject to a one per cent pay freeze since 2010 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017
TAKEOVER BY HEINEKEN OF PUNCH TAVERNS
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House expresses its concern and reservations regarding the proposed takeover by Heineken of Punch Taverns; believes such a takeover could potentially stifle the UK's growing local microbrewery industry and limit the choice of domestic beers in pubs, especially at a time when new craft brews and micro-cider products …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, including the estimated two million civilians and opposition backers now kettled in Idlib and the half a million people trapped in the enclave of East Ghouta; notes with alarm that the Syrian regime, with the support of Russia …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017
IN MEMORY OF TAM DALYELL
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with great regret the passing of Sir Tam Dalyell, a Father of the House who served as a Member of Parliament for 43 years; salutes his contribution as a great parliamentarian and as someone dedicated always to holding the Executive to account in the best parliamentary …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
30th January 2017
52 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Jim Cunningham 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
27th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
SAMUEL RAE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Samuel Irvine Rae of Tayport, North-East Fife on his appointment to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur at the age of 92; notes Mr Rae was involved in the Normandy landings at Gold Beach on 7 June 1944; marks his …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st January 2017
UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017
ADULT EDUCATION
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adult education plays and the positive impact it has on individuals, the economy and society; notes with concern that funding for adult education was cut by 40 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2015; further notes with concern that the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 30th January 2017
INTERNATIONAL FUND TO FINANCE ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND ABORTION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Dutch Government to launch an international fund to finance access to birth control and abortion in the global south; notes that this initiative is in response to the deeply regrettable reinstatement by President Trump of the so-called global gag rule, banning international …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd January 2017
EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; welcomes the European Commission's …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th January 2017
MOBILE NETWORK COVERAGE AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICE NETWORK
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the potential of the Emergency Services Network significantly to improve mobile geographic coverage across the UK, particularly in remote rural areas across Wales; notes that to create the infrastructure for the Emergency Services Network, 291 new mast sites will be built by EE and a further …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th January 2017
GREEN INVESTMENT BANK OFFSHORE WIND FUND
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the announcement that the Green Investment Bank's Offshore Wind Fund has exceeded its original £1 billion investment target; notes that the Fund is the world's first dedicated offshore wind fund and Europe's largest dedicated renewable energy fund, providing long-term institutional investors with the opportunity to access …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th January 2017
KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that there is an urgent need to hold a full inquiry into the rightful ownership of Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jockey Club which currently owns and operates a large number of the UK's functioning racecourses, including premier tracks at Aintree, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND FRANCHISE PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the announcement of 10 January 2017 that the Post Office is planning to close and franchise 37 flagship Crown branches, including the Dundee Crown Post Office in Dundee constituency; notes that those cuts follow announcements in 2016 to close and franchise 62 Crown offices; further notes …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2334
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the Government's support for UN Security Council resolution 2334 concerning Israel's illegal settlement building in occupied Palestinian territory; notes clause 5 that resolution text which calls on all states to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between territory of the state of Israel and the Palestinian territories …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
ANTI-SLAVERY ACTIVISTS IN MAURITANIA
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is dismayed by reports of the continued persecution of anti-slavery activists in Mauritania; is concerned about the welfare of anti-slavery activists who remain in jail following an appeal hearing in November 2016 further to the conviction of 13 anti-slavery activists in August 2016; notes that anti-slavery NGOs …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
STREET LEAGUE - YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY AWARD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That the House congratulates Street League on winning the Youth Employability Award at 2016's SURF Awards; understands that Street League, which is the UK's leading programme that uses the power of sport to tackle youth unemployment, exists to end youth unemployment in the UK through their sport and employability programme …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
EDUCATION (S.I., 2016, No. 1205)
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That a humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Higher Education (Basic Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1205), dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be annulled.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
10th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Higher Education (Higher Amount) (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 1206) dated 13 December 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 December, be annulled.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
10th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
PRACTICES OF PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is increasingly concerned about the practices of private parking operators, such as Smart Parking, in our cities and towns; denounces the use of disproportionate fines, sometimes hundreds of pounds for a stay only extended by minutes, and the subsequent harassment of users by threatening the use of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2017
GENOCIDE BY DAESH AGAINST THE YAZIDI PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House awaits an appropriate response from the Government to the genocide carried out by Daesh against the Yazidi people, who had been disarmed and were then abandoned by the Kurdish Regional Government; appreciates that this has left the community without a means of defence; recognises the need for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2017
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2017
SUPPORTED HOUSING
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2017
RECOGNITION FOR MUNITIONS WORKERS
Tabled by:
Bill Wiggin (Conservative - North Herefordshire)
That this House supports the award of official badges to those who worked in munitions factories during World War 1 and World War 2, many of whom are women, recognising their invaluable contribution to the war effort.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th January 2017
CARDIAC DISEASE IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with deep concern that 12 young people die suddenly each week from previously undiagnosed cardiac conditions; believes that this figure is far too high and that more can be done to screen and better record the incidences of cardiac disease in young people; and calls on …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
9th January 2017
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th January 2017
REUNIFICATION OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House congratulates the Cypriot leaders, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, for agreeing to meet in Geneva on 9 January 2017; recognises all the work that, with the support of the UN, the Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators and their teams of advisors have done since May 2015 which …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
FIFA RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL TEAMS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th December 2016
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
REGENERATION OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes the Government's commitment to developing a new industrial strategy and building an economy that works for everyone; further notes that coastal communities experience among the highest levels of deprivation in Britain and Northern Ireland; believes that revitalising coastal communities demands a new approach to making sustainable …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th December 2016
OPENREACH
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the decision of Ofcom to separate Openreach from BT; considers that high quality broadband connection is becoming an essential service of modern everyday life; believes that such an essential service should be in public ownership, accountable to government and Parliament; and therefore calls on the Government …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the increase in insurance premium tax from 10 to 12 per cent in June 2017 as set out in the Autumn Statement 2016; recognises that as a consequence premiums have doubled since 2015; further notes the Association of British Insurers' calculation that an average family will …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that the Committee on Medical Effects of Pollution (COMEAP) has decided not to prioritise work on indoor air quality even though the World Health Organisation states that indoor air quality problems are five times worse than external air quality problems; further notes that this decision has …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
NAGAR KIRTAN CELEBRATIONS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the Sikh community on the Nagar Kirtan processions which took place across the UK on 27 November 2016 to mark the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith; celebrates the contribution of the Sikh community to the UK, and the cultural …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 17 November 2016 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Light initiative, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS AND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the organisation Women Against Violent Environments and the Domestic Abuse Project for the excellent work they do in supporting women and children dealing with and fleeing domestic violence; notes that these services, based in Castlemilk, have provided drop-in services, training, arts and crafts work and counselling …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
CROSSRAIL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is deeply concerned with rapidly deteriorating industrial relations occurring on the Costain-led ATC consortium tunnel fit-out contract which forms a key part of Crossrail; is dismayed that construction unions are being denied proper access to the site and its workforce; notes that workers have been denied payments …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
CHARITIES SUPPORTING 2015 FLOOD VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positive impact such support has had on people who have …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
22nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
PUBLIC HOUSES AND PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that more than 80 pubs in England are closing each month due to permitted change of use or demolition, in many cases without any local democratic process, scrutiny or assessment; believes that pubs make an invaluable contribution to community life in England; further notes …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
BASUKI TJAHAJA PURNAMA, GOVERNOR OF JAKARTA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the blasphemy charges facing Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, commonly known as Ahok, the Governor of Jakarta; notes that the police made Mr Basuki a criminal suspect, but not proven guilty, following a demonstration against him on 4 November 2016 mainly attended by radical elements seeking to pressurise …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
26th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
CLYDESDALE BANK REFINANCING PRACTICES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the June 2012 findings of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that there were serious failings in the sale of interest rate hedging products to some small and medium-sized businesses by Clydesdale Bank; further notes the earlier critical findings of the Treasury Select Committee that the voluntary …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House notes with concern the delay in introducing a new power of guardianship for the families of missing persons that was announced by the Minister of State for Justice, Lord Faulks QC; further notes the unnecessary distress caused to the families of missing people when financial institutions insist …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
12th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS IN EYGPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the attack on the Christian Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt by Islamic extremists; sends its support to the Christians in Egypt and calls for more protection for Christians; and further calls on the Government to offer assistance to President el-Sisi on his efforts to combat violent …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
BAHA'I BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the forced closure of over 100 Baha'i-owned shops and businesses in Iran over the first week of November by the Iranian authorities; further notes that these shops were reportedly sealed after they had voluntarily closed to mark two Baha'i Holy Days; notes serious concerns reported by …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th December 2016
JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the Committee of Advertising Practice for banning advertising for food and drink which is high in fat, salt or sugar from all non-broadcast outlets which target those aged under-16; notes that the ban will come into effect in July 2017; further notes that the UK is …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th December 2016
VIOLENCE AT WORK
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes with concern the publication of UNISON's annual Violence at Work Survey 2016, which shows that over 40,000 violent assaults against public service workers in Scotland were recorded over the last year; further notes that for employees of Scottish local authorities alone, the number of violent assaults …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its concern that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening; notes the Oxfam report which states that Yemen is a few months away from running out of food, which builds on the UN report stating that around half the population are food insecure; is alarmed that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th December 2016
UK RAIL FREIGHT JOBS AND CAPACITY
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the huge importance of rail freight in reducing carbon emissions and costs associated with road congestion; is therefore concerned at the announcement by the UK's largest rail freight company, DB Cargo, that it is to cut 900 rail jobs throughout the UK which will be a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th December 2016
LEASEHOLD PROPERTY OWNERS AND GROUND RENT CHARGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern recent incidences of unscrupulous property builders selling leasehold homes to buyers who are then charged extortionate increases to their ground rent charges; notes that this then traps homebuyers in unsellable properties where they are forced to pay large sums to freeholders; further notes that …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
GIFT CARDS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned to learn that an estimated £300 million has been lost to customers due to gift cards expiring, according to the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association; applauds the Sunday Post for highlighting this issue; calls on all companies who sell gift cards to remove arbitrary …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th December 2016
SIGNS OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission which highlights the overzealous approach of some employers to ensuring there is no sign of Christianity in work places, including the discrete wearing of crosses; expresses concern that this approach is tantamount to the persecution of Christians …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
PROSECUTION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE CATALAN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern the decision of Catalonia's High Court to proceed with the prosecution of the Speaker and President of the Catalan Parliament, Carme Forcadell, for allegedly violating Spanish law by allowing a parliamentary debate on altering the Spanish constitution, specifically on holding a referendum on Catalan …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF STORM DESMOND
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; notes that hundreds of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2016 (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House acknowledges that Human Rights Day, on 10 December 2016, provides a timely reminder of how important it is that all those who defend human rights around the world are safe from attack, that all people have the freedom of thought, conscience and religion and can claim their …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
RECOGNITION OF LOCHINVER LIFEBOAT CREW
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Lochinver Lifeboat crew on its recent recognition by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for outstanding bravery and determination; recognises that the crew, consisting of Coxswain David MacAskill, Joseph Mackay, John Templeton, Robert Kinnaird, James MacAskill, Lachlan MacAskill and Stuart Gudgeon, received recognition and award …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
SICK PAY FOR CONTRACTED STAFF IN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern over the terms of employment for contracted staff employed in Parliament by Servest, and other contractors, who are paid the London living wage but do not receive sick pay; notes that these employees do physically demanding jobs, such as cleaning, which are essential to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING FOR LGBT GROUPS AND WORLD AIDS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the report of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance on World AIDS Day 2016 on the new Rapid Response Fund for LGBT groups in 29 countries whose HIV services are threatened by stigma, discrimination and violence; is concerned that men who have sex with men are 19 times …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by evidence which shows that a mass murder of political prisoners took place in Iran in or about the summer of 1988 and that those killed are buried in mass graves at Khavaran Cemetery and other locations in Iran; and believes the illegal killing of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the world celebrates Human Rights Day 2016 on 10 December; further notes that this is a day to commemorate the UN General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; highlights that human rights are abused by repressive regimes across the world, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th December 2016
TITANIC BELFAST
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates Titanic Belfast on being named the world's leading tourist attraction by World Travel Awards only months after being crowned Europe's leading visitor attraction; notes that this is the first time an attraction from the island of Ireland has won the esteemed honour; acknowledges that it has …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA (DIPG)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the second most common type of primary, high grade brain tumour in children and affects 20 to 30 children in the UK each year; further recognises that DIPG symptoms include abnormal alignment of the eyes, weakness of facial muscles, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th December 2016
APPLICATION OF MARTIAL LAW IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that martial law has now been in place in the West Bank for almost 50 years and that the human rights organisation Military Court Watch has lodged submissions with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention relating to the continuing practice of detention and transfer for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
ROSA PARKS OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, US
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that on 1 December 1955 Rosa Parks took a seat and changed the world; recognises the courage of a young, black woman to challenge the white racist segregation of public transport and civic life in Montgomery, Alabama, US; thanks the NAACP who supported Rosa Parks after …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
POST OFFICE CONSULTATIONS
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the recent consultations undertaken by Post Office Ltd into the closure of Crown post offices across Wales; further notes that in Aberystwyth the Crown Post Office was closed despite strong local opposition; recognises that closures have occurred throughout many communities in Wales despite local opposition; notes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Sightsavers' Put Us in the Picture campaign; recognises that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, that one in seven people have a disability, and that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries; acknowledges, that unless actively included from …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
SUPPORT FOR BEDOUIN VILLAGERS IN THE NEGEV
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is gravely concerned at plans by the Israeli government to demolish the Israeli-Arab village, Umm al-Hiran, in the Negev area of Israel; notes with dismay that it reportedly intends to evict the 500 Bedouin residents of the village, which has existed for nearly 60 years, with the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th November 2016
COVENTRY'S 2021 CITY OF CULTURE BID
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the bid by Coventry to become UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises the work of the Belgrade Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry Cathedral, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry Transport Museum, Godiva Festival and many more in promoting the arts across the city; notes the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
PARAMILITARIES IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the revised peace agreement reached in Colombia this week between the government of Colombia and the FARC-EP; is alarmed by the rise of paramilitary activity in Colombia since the initial peace agreement was signed at the end of September; notes that the number of people forced …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
DECOMMISSIONING OF IN VITRO FERTILISATION SERVICES IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House recognises the strain that infertility can have on couples' mental health and relationships; notes that more than eight in 10 clinical commissioning groups in England do not comply with the national NICE guidelines on IVF treatment and the subsequent effects that poor treatment provision has on patients; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the eleventh annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from 21 to 27 November 2016; further notes that this campaign was established by the charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness, an organisation which supports the victims and families of victims of carbon monoxide poisoning; recognises that in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House raises serious concern that the Government is considering abandoning its obligation to host the 2023 European Capital of Culture, to be launched in December 2016, because the event will take place four years after the planned date for the UK leaving the EU; notes that Dundee has …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
17th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th November 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes with concern that a recent investigation by the consumer group Which? found that there are carbon monoxide alarms available to buy online in the UK that are not compliant with the BS EN 50291 industry safety standard; further notes that such noncompliant alarms can fail to …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th November 2016
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2016
PERFORMANCE OF THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the vital role played by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and preventing crime; notes with very great concern the often inordinate delays in the processing of some enhanced DBS checks by police forces; further notes that these delays result …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th November 2016
DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the importance of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) scheme for disabled people in Higher Education and the beneficial effect it has on recipients' academic achievements; acknowledges that DSA is associated with improved degree qualifications that result in significantly increased earnings; condemns the Government's reform of DSA, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2016
SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2016
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House welcomes International Students Day, 17 November, notes the immense contribution that international students make to UK education, the economy and society; understands that other countries such as Canada, Australia and the US are outpacing the UK in terms of growth in the international education sector through a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2016
CEASEFIRE ANNOUNCEMENT IN YEMEN BY SECRETARY KERRY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry that the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi group in Yemen have agreed to a ceasefire which begins on 17 November 2016 believes a ceasefire to be vitally important in securing a permanent cessation of hostilities and diplomatic negotiations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
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PRESERVATION OF HMS PRESIDENT (1918) AND LIBOR FUNDING
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the great historical significance of the World War One submarine-hunter, the former Q-ship, HMS President; further recognises her service to the country through both World Wars, and in the Cold War as Drill Ship for the London Division, Royal Naval Reserve; acknowledges her value as a …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th November 2016
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CHILD BENEFIT AND PENSIONS FOR MOTHERS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes recent reports indicating that under current regulations tens of thousands of mothers will lose out on future pension entitlements as a result of changes to child benefit rules, whereby mothers who have just given birth and may overlook completing child benefit forms in the immediate aftermath …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th November 2016
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DEATH OF SHEHZAD MASIH AND SHAMA BIBI
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notices with alarming concern that two years after the beating, torture and burning alive in a furnace of the Christian couple, Shehzad Masih and Shama Bibi, by a fanatical mob, for their alleged blasphemy after they were unable to repay a loan to their employer, the government …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2016
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ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes Anti-Bullying Week which takes place from 14 to 18 November 2016; acknowledges that this week is used to shine a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year; expresses deep concern that the NSPCC states that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2016
ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2016
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern about the August 2016 arrest of Ghada Jamsheer, a prominent Bahraini women's rights and pro-democracy activist, on charges related to her exercising freedom of expression and making criticisms online of the government of Bahrain; recognises the ongoing judical harassment Ghada Jamsheer has faced as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2016
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DIAGEO PENSIONS DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Diageo closed its final salary pension scheme to new employees in 2005, replacing this with the Lifestyle Plan Pension Scheme; further notes Diageo's announcement that this replacement scheme will now be closed to new starters, without consultation, the final salary scheme closed completely, and that …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th November 2016
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REFUWEEGEE WINTER CLOTHES APPEAL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the Refuweegee Winter Clothes Appeal; notes that Refuweegee is a community led project set up to ensure that all refugees arriving in Glasgow are welcomed to the city in true Glaswegian style; supports the project's objectives to ensure that it provides everyone who wishes to make …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th November 2016
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EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Pupil Information) (England) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 808), dated 20 July 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 July, be revoked.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2016
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MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th November 2016
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the finding of the National Audit Office that the Government reduced its funding to local authorities by 37 per cent in real terms, between 2010-11 and 2015; further notes the cross-party Local Government Association has estimated that the overall funding gap to councils will amount to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
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WORLD DIABETES DAY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2016, when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; notes that diabetes currently affects 415 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 642 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th November 2016
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WORK OF CHARITIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS ON WAR COMMEMORATION
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends the work done by organisations and charities, such as the Royal British Legion, the Great War Society, the War Memorials Trust and the Ancre Somme Association, in commemorating the sacrifice made by the armed forces in the First World War and subsequent wars; notes that there …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
8th November 2016
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ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes the success of Scotland's Andy Murray in achieving the hard-won place as the men's number one ranked player in the world for tennis singles; celebrates the prestige and honour that Andy Murray has brought to his community, Scotland and the UK by representing everyone in the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
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WORLD NUMBER ONE MEN'S SINGLES TENNIS PLAYER ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates and celebrates Andy Murray becoming the world's number one ranked men's singles tennis player; notes the success he has achieved this year in winning both the Wimbledon Championships and the Olympic Gold Medal, both for the second time; considers Andy a superb ambassador for his sport …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
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SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House recognises the invaluable work of the UK's more than half a million school support staff, including teaching and classroom assistants, school business managers, catering and cleaning staff, IT, HR and finance staff, facilities and maintenance staff, librarians, technicians and caretakers; notes the findings of a recent survey …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2016
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BOTTLE DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that a staggering 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK and that, along with cans, plastic bottles account for approximately 40 per cent, by volume, of all litter found in our environment; believes that a Deposit Return System will help ensure that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2016
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POSITIVE ABOUT YOUTH AWARDS 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the winners and all of those who were nominated at the 2016 Positive About Youth Awards organised by Renfrewshire Youth Voice; recognises that this award ceremony celebrates the excellent work and achievements of young people in Renfrewshire; notes that this was the sixth annual awards ceremony …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
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RESPONSE TO ATTEMPTED COUP IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is shocked by the arrest and detention of a number of Turkish Members of Parliament from the People's Democratic Party (HDP) on 4 November 2016, including Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, which threaten to undermine parliamentary democracy and social cohesion in Turkey; is very concerned that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
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POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest and imprisonment of Members of Parliament from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP), including the HDP Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, in Turkey on 4 November 2016; agrees with the statement from the High Representative of the EU for Foreign …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 2016
GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House has considered in full the contents of the WWF Living Planet Report 2016 and recognises the significant threat presented to the natural world through a 58 per cent decline in the recorded global populations of fish, birds, mammals and amphibians from 1970 to 2012; believes that without …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 2016
85TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWHILL COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 31 October 2016 marks the 85th anniversary of an explosion which killed 10 miners at Bowhill Colliery in Fife; commends the pupils from Cardenden, Dened and St Ninian's Primary Schools and all those attending a special service of remembrance in honour of the victims; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
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MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF TEXTING WHILST DRIVING
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that the dangers of texting whilst driving applies to every driver on the road; condemns the Daily Mail's portrayal of foreign drivers in its publication of 2 November 2016, which exploits the serious issue of texting whilst driving to promote a xenophobic agenda; acknowledges the influence …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
2nd November 2016
14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd November 2016
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BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES, CROWN DEPENDENCIES AND REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution by members of the Her Majesty's armed services from each of the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies in wars and conflicts over the centuries, fighting for Queen, or King and Country; believes that the sacrifices of all these brave men and women …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2016
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PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
ADOPTION SUPPORT FUND
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adoptive families and adoption agencies play in providing a home and a family for adopted children; notes that many adopted children require ongoing therapy and support; welcomes the Government's decision to increase funding for the Adoption Support Fund to £23 million; regrets …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
CAVITY WALL INSULATION
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes that cavity wall insulation (CWI) has been installed in millions of homes in successive government-backed schemes, but that in many cases the insulation has failed, acting not as a barrier to keep heat on the inside but as a bridge to allow water penetration from the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st November 2016
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BILL OF RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House applauds the World Psychiatric Association on the publication of a Bill of Rights for Persons with Mental Illness; recognises that this asserts a set of fundamental political, legal, economic and social rights to be afforded to all persons with mental illness, so that they are treated as …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
GOOD MONEY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2016, which runs between 30 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the sustainable investment market currently represents £1.5 trillion assets under management; notes …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st November 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
ENGLAND VS SCOTLAND AND WEARING THE POPPY
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House calls on FIFA to permit the teams of both England and Scotland to commemorate those that gave the ultimate sacrifice by wearing the poppy during their World Cup qualifying match at Wembley on Armistice Day; notes that the poppy should not be seen as a political symbol …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPION JONATHAN REA
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates Ulsterman Jonathan Rea on claiming his second consecutive Superbike World Championship title on 29 October 2016; acknowledges that he is the first rider since 1999 to win successive world superbike titles and becomes a member of an elite club comprised of just four riders who have …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
STAND UP TO CANCER 2016
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research, with clinical trials …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
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FOOTBALL CORRUPTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
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THIN RED LINE APPEAL
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House commends the launch of the Thin Red Line Appeal that aims to secure the future of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling Castle; notes that Stirling and Stirling Castle are sites of significant historical, military and cultural significance which is in part due to …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
26th October 2016
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FAMILY FUND
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House thanks Family Fund for its contribution to families across the UK by providing grants to low income families supporting disabled and seriously ill children; notes that between 2015 to 2016 Family Fund issued 89,423 grants and services across the UK totalling more than £36 million; recognises that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2016
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INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the contribution that disabled people have made to their communities as a result of the Independent Living Movement over the last 50 years; has serious concerns about the potential impact of Choice, Equity and Affordability policies that are being introduced by clinical commissioning groups and local …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
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BRITISH PUB WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes British Pub Week which runs from 28 October until 5 November 2016; supports the aims of British Pub Week to celebrate the great British pub, to unite the pub sector and to encourage people up and down the country to visit pubs; encourages people to visit …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
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FOUR NATIONS RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Four Nations Rugby League tournament between England, Scotland, New Zealand and Australia; further welcomes the players and staff of the visiting New Zealand and Australian rugby league teams to the UK for the tournament; wishes all involved well in what will be an outstanding tournament …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd November 2016
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CENTENARY OF THE SS CONNEMARA AND SS RETRIEVER TRAGEDY
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 3 November 2016 will mark the 100th anniversary of the tragic accident between the SS Connemara and the SS Retriever, destined for Holyhead from Greenore, that took the lives of 97 people; observes that the incident has, to this day, connected maritime communities across the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd November 2016
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STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION AND THE NORTH DAKOTA PIPELINE
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of the United States since European settlement; further recognises that members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe see the pipeline as a major environmental and cultural threat to the First Nations of the Americas; understands that historical and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
31st October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2016
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that social workers and all staff employed in the children's social care profession play in protecting and safeguarding vulnerable children; notes with concern that the Children and Social Work Bill contains a provision that would give Government Ministers the power to exempt local …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th October 2016
BREAST CANCER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL TOXICANTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the ever-rising incidence of breast cancer in the UK, up by 64 per cent since the 1970s; notes the considerable body of independent scientific evidence that connects a wide range of everyday environmental and occupational factors, such as carcinogens and hormone disruptors and night work, to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th October 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th October 2016
REGULATION OF BLACK TAXIS AND MINICABS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned that companies such as Uber, that use smartphone apps, continue to entrench their market position while routinely flouting the law governing the taxi and mincab industry; welcomes Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London's position that a statutory definition of plying for hire is needed …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th October 2016
WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises that 10 million people in the UK are living and working with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions; further recognises that the pain, isolation and fatigue of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions can affect every aspect of the daily lives of the people living with these conditions, interfering with …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2016
GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2016
FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CABLE STREET
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street both inside and outside the Jewish community in October 2016; recognises the continuing importance of the battle to the UK's national history; and reaffirms its commitment to the fight against racism, fascism and antisemitism.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2016
MINISTERIAL CORRECTIONS ON SAUDI ARABIA AND WAR CRIMES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the Government's decision to issue corrections to six Ministerial Statements on whether Saudi Arabia committed war crimes in Yemen just as Parliament was about to rise for the summer recess; condemns the timing of these statements as an attempt to avoid scrutiny and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2016
SYRIAN PASSPORTS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with grave concern reports that Syrian citizens and critics of the Syrian government have had their passports declared stolen by their government; further notes reports that as a consequence of this, UK authorities have confiscated passports based on such reports from the Syrian government, while at …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
FUTURE OF DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House calls on the Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC) partnership stakeholders, notably the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Durham County Council, to secure the future of first-class and international cricket in County Durham; condemns the punitive action of the ECB against DCCC; encourages the ECB to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th October 2016
UK TRADE DEFICIT AND MANUFACTURING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is alarmed at Britain's enormous trade deficit with the rest of the EU, equivalent to at least a million lost jobs in British manufacturing; notes that this has been a direct and tragic consequence of the persistent and gross over-valuation of sterling; welcomes the depreciation of sterling …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
17th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th October 2016
OUTSOURCING OF BBC RADIO PRODUCTION
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the proposal relating to BBC radio in the proposed Framework Agreement requiring the Corporation to secure competition between BBC producers and external producers for at least 60 per cent of Total Relevant Broadcasting Time by 31 December 2022; notes that the BBC Trust expressed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th October 2016
SUPPORTING DEAFBLIND PEOPLE INTO WORK
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Realising Aspirations for All; notes that there are over 100,000 working age people with dual sensory loss and complex needs in the UK, 80 per cent of whom are currently not in work and are unable to reach their full …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th October 2016
BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Baby Loss Awareness Week which runs from 9 October to 15 October 2016, involving 21 pregnancy and baby loss charities in the UK to mark the brief lives of babies lost in pregnancy or soon after birth; understands the devastating impact that baby loss has on …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th October 2016
ROUTINE PREVENTATIVE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN SUPERMARKET SUPPLY CHAINS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about recent findings of high levels of antibiotic-resistant e.coli and MRSA on British supermarket meat, of UK origin; welcomes the commitment of the Foods Standards Agency to work with UK food retailers to reduce farm antibiotic use and Waitrose's recently updated policy, which prohibits antibiotic …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
ATHENA SWAN BRONZE AWARD FOR GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Glasgow Caledonian University has been awarded the Athena Swan Institutional Bronze Award for 2016-17; understands that the Athena Swan Charter was established by the Equality Challenge in 2005 to promote the advancement of gender equality and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 1
12th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
SYRIAN CIVIL DEFENCE KNOWN AS THE WHITE HELMETS
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House applauds the work of the Syrian Civil Defence volunteer rescue workers known as the White Helmets, who work in one of the most dangerous places on Earth; recognises that they are the largest civil society organisation operating in areas outside of government control in Syria; notes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
DISABILITY BENEFITS ASSESSMENTS CARRIED OUT BY CAPITA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern repeated incidences of assessments for disability benefits being carried out by Capita which are inaccurate and unfit for purpose; further notes reports of cases in which seriously ill or disabled people have had benefits, to which they are entitled to cover the costs …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
WINDING UP OF FIFA'S ANTI-RACISM TASKFORCE
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House expresses concern about the recent news that FIFA has disbanded its anti-racism taskforce; notes with consternation that FIFA states that the job of the taskforce is over despite abundant evidence of continuing racism in world football, including incidents at the UEFA European Championships in France in summer …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 928), dated 14 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September, be annulled.
31 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
BIG LOTTERY FUND - LONDON OLYMPICS REPAYMENT
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House supports calls for the Government to repay the £425 million that it borrowed in 2007 from the Big Lottery Fund to help fund the shortfall in money needed to pay for the London Olympics and Paralympics; understands that the money was to be paid back when assets, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
SOS 2020 CAMPAIGN FOR SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that merchant shipping handles 95 per cent of the UK's internationally traded goods, carries over 22 million passengers and makes a direct contribution to the UK economy of over £3 billion every year; is concerned that UK seafarer numbers have fallen by nearly 60 per cent …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
AERIAL BOMBING OF AN AID CONVOY IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is horrified by the unspeakable suffering of the Syrian people; applauds the aid agencies and workers helping to alleviate the humanitarian crisis; condemns the 19 September 2016 destruction, by sustained airstrikes, of a UN humanitarian convoy carrying aid for the Aleppo region; believes those responsible for the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
HMRC, CONCENTRIX AND TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes that HM Treasury must take immediate action to provide a fast resolution for everyone affected by the wrongful actions of Concentrix in stopping tax credit payments without notice or good reason; notes comments by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to the House on 14 September …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th October 2016
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS IN SOUTH LONDON
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House is concerned about the future of local newspaper titles across South London in the Newsquest group, including the Croydon, Epsom, Sutton, Wandsworth and Wimbledon Guardians, the Richmond and Twickenham Times, the Surrey Comet and the Bexley, Bromley, Dartford, Greenwich and Lewisham editions of News Shopper, as well …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that NICE has failed to approve the anti-cancer drug Nivolumab for use in England, whereas the drug is already being prescribed in Scotland; further notes that Nivolumab is known as the wonder drug by many clinicians due to its success; congratulates Terri Robson of Leyton and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th October 2016
LYME DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that tick-borne infection is one of the fastest growing types of disease in the western world; acknowledges the low standard of care that is being provided to sufferers of Lyme disease in the UK; understands that death may be caused by complications associated with the disease; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that the current first aid legislation fails to make adequate provision for mental ill health; further notes that the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 neglect the mental health of employees, and that the examples of health problems requiring first aid in the Health …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that Huntington's disease is a rare neuropsychiatric illness that is hereditary, with the child of an affected parent having a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the mutant gene; further notes that Huntington's disease affects 12 people out of every 100,000 in the UK, which equates …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
POLISH COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the unique and significant social, cultural, military and economic contributions of the Polish community to the UK; is concerned with the recent increase in hate crime and racist attacks against the Polish and other communities; and believes that EU citizens residing in the UK, along with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
JOINT UNICEF-WORLD BANK REPORT ON CHILD POVERTY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the joint Unicef-World Bank report entitled, Ending Extreme Poverty: A Focus on Children, published in October 2016, which shows that almost 385 million children worldwide, including almost half of those living in sub-Saharan Africa, are living in extreme poverty on less …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with grave concern allegations of forced organ harvesting in China; further notes that victims said to be targeted for forced organ extraction are prisoners of conscience; acknowledges evidence detailed in Bloody Harvest/The Slaughter: An Update, by former Canadian Member of Parliament David Kilgour, lawyer David Matas …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
LEGAL AID FOR FAMILIES OF VICTIMS AT BIRMINGHAM PUB BOMBINGS INQUESTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the decision of the senior coroner for Birmingham and Solihull to resume the inquests into the murder of 21 people in the Birmingham pub bombings of November 1974; notes that, for the resumed inquests to be compliant with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
CONDUCT OF CONCENTRIX
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect removal of tax credits for thousands …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS AND ANONYMOUS ELECTORAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House believes that current legislation for anonymous electoral registration disenfranchises a large proportion of domestic abuse survivors; commends the campaign by Women's Aid and Mehala Osborne to change the current legislation; notes that many domestic abuse survivors do not involve the police or courts in their own circumstances …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the UN General Comment of August 2016 backing calls for inclusive education for children and adults with disabilities; acknowledges that inclusive education can provide both quality education and social development for persons with disabilities, and help develop inclusive, peaceful and fair societies; agrees that inclusive education …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
CONCENTRIX END OF CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the decision by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) not to renew the contract of American outsourcing firm Concentrix; understands that the Treasury has revealed 120 cases since October 2015 where Concentrix did not fully meet the performance standards laid out in its contract; notes that thousands …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
REVIEW OF NHS STAFF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House believes that the current staff disciplinary procedures in the NHS are flawed, outdated and require substantial reform; notes that while the disciplinary and capability procedures for doctors and dentists are set out in the national Maintaining High Professional Standards framework, procedures for all other NHS staff can …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is gravely concerned over reports of increasingly repressive treatment of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that a recently published decree ordered the closure of 131 media organisations, including three news agencies, 16 television channels, 23 radio stations, 45 daily newspapers, 15 magazines …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
GAS SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes 2016's Gas Safety Week beginning on 19 September; further notes that this awareness week, which is organised by the Gas Safe Register, aims to highlight the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning; notes that 5,123 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
BLACKPOOL BLUE LIGHT WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That this House applauds the Bluelight Walk initiative by four members of Blackpool Ambulance Station to raise money for awareness for Mind's Bluelight Programme to help members of the emergency services to be given mental health support; wishes the very best to Richard Morton, Dan Farnworth, Gill Despard and Philip …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
OOR WULLIE BUCKET TRAIL
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House acclaims the success of the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail in Dundee which raised £883,000 for The Archie Foundation and a twin operating suite at Tayside Children's Hospital; commends the work of The Archie Foundation and its partners Wild In Art, DC Thomson and Dundee City Council for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
CO-OPERATIVE SUPPORT FOR PIRAP
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House highly commends the Co-operative for becoming the first retailer to back the Plastics Industry Recycling Action Plan (PIRAP) and welcomes the company's appeal to others to support this very worthy initiative; notes the conscientious position that the company has taken in encouraging more organisations in the supply …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
JAMIE MURRAY AND BRUNO SOARES DOUBLES TITLE VICTORY
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Dunblane's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares on their win in the US Open Men's Doubles final; notes that this achievement follows victory by the pair in the Australian Open tennis championships earlier in 2016; commends both players on the example they set for young tennis …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
POLAR OCEAN CHALLENGE
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the great British explorer David Hempleman-Adams and his team on-board the 42 foot aluminium hulled yacht, Northabout, for successfully transiting the North East Passage and the North West Passage, thereby circumnavigating the North Pole in a single Arctic summer on 12 September 2016; notes that this …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th 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
13th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
ISLAMIC STATE/DAESH - GENOCIDE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that on 20 April 2016 the House voted 278-0 in favour of declaring the actions of Islamic State/DAESH as genocide; notes that since that time that organisation has continued its appalling and systematic extermination of minority groups across Syria and Iraq; is dismayed that since that …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016
DRUG DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is shocked at the 3,674 drug-related deaths registered in England and Wales in 2015; notes that this figure is the highest recorded since comparable records began; further notes that the mortality rate from drug misuse was the highest rate ever recorded at 43.8 deaths per million population; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016
COUNT THEM IN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House loudly applauds the Count Them In campaign launched by the Royal British Legion, Poppy Scotland and others to highlight the lack of gathered knowledge on members of our armed forces, their communities, where they live and their needs; wholeheartedly supports the objective to include new questions in …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016
SOUTH KOREAN DOG MEAT TRADE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is appalled that in South Korea, the venue for the 2018 Winter Olympics, millions of dogs a year are farmed for human consumption, during which time they are kept in appalling conditions in tiny, barren wire cages and exposed to extreme temperatures before being cruelly killed by …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th September 2016
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the important role of international students in the UK higher education sector; further notes that 68,550 international students studied in the UK in 2015; recognises that international students contribute a net value of £2.3 billion a year to the economy, along with a great cultural investment; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016
SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the importance of Suicide Prevention Week 2016, beginning on 5 September 2016, and of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2016, in raising awareness and understanding of an issue which deeply affects so many people; offers condolences to all those who have lost a friend …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016
MALAWI FOOD CRISIS
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes the £24 million announced by the Government to support Malawi in the ongoing food crisis; notes with concern that Malawi is facing severe famine with an estimated 6.5 million people in that country identified as requiring emergency food assistance over the coming months; further notes that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 2016
MISS ABBY KANE AND THE RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House wishes great success for Miss Abby Kane of Largs in the Rio 2016 Paralympics; congratulates Abby on her accomplishments thus far in the sport of swimming and on becoming the UK's youngest Paralympian of Team GB 2016; commends Abby on all her hard work, resilience and professionalism …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
13th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th September 2016
IT TAKES BALLS TO TALK CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Colleen Fletcher (Labour - Coventry North East)
That this House welcomes the launch of the mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign, It Takes Balls to Talk, across Coventry and Warwickshire; notes that the campaign is a public information programme targeted at male-dominated sporting venues to raise awareness of mental health support services and reduce male suicide …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
12th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th September 2016
FUTURE OF COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the uncertain future facing Coventry City Football Club with the agreement with Wasps Holdings Limited allowing them to play at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry due to expire in 2018; further notes with concern that talks between the football club and Wasps Holdings Limited have broken …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
7th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
AIR CHINA PASSENGER ADVICE
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House condemns the racist advice given by Air China to its passengers when visiting London; notes Air China advises that precautions are needed when entering areas populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people; and calls on the airline to replace that advice with a general safety warning.
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
BONE MARROW DONATION
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that three year old Ava Stark, of Lochgelly in Fife, has been diagnosed with inherited bone marrow failure, an extremely rare blood condition which requires her to receive regular blood and platelet transfusions; understands that Ava's condition necessitates a stem cell transplant in order to guarantee …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
DISTRIBUTION OF ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUNDING
Tabled by:
Jeffrey M Donaldson (Independent - Lagan Valley)
That this House is concerned with the distribution of Armed Forces Covenant funding across all of the UK; notes that the regions of Northern Ireland and Wales are the lowest of the 10 UK regions in terms of successful small grant applications and total amount awarded in 2015-16; and further …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
TEAM GB SUCCESS AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House congratulates Team GB on its stunning success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; notes that this is the first time that any country has improved its total medal haul immediately after hosting an Olympic Games; further notes that this is Team GB's best performance on foreign soil, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
RETURNS ON SAVINGS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House acknowledges the extreme difficulties being faced by senior citizens, millions of whom depend on the interest from savings they have accrued over their working lives and now see negligible rates of interest, many close to zero, meaning they receive miniscule returns on those savings; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARROW MARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House commemorates with pride the 80th anniversary of the inspirational Jarrow Crusade; salutes the 200 jobless men who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to highlight the grim reality of life without work; commends the proud marchers who wanted Parliament to understand they were orderly, responsible …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
CANADIAN DECLARATION ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and congratulates the Federal Government of Canada on adopting in full the UN Declaration on Rights of lndigenous People; recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of Canada since European settlement; further recognises the worrying trends of high levels of attempted suicides highlighted by …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th September 2016
PROTECTION OF MARINE AREAS AROUND THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that following the recent referendum on EU membership, the Government should continue to strive towards UK fisheries being at or below maximum sustainable yield by 2020; further believes that the Government should not allow a return to historic levels of overfishing and instead continue to commit …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
ACCESS TO PAYPAL IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with concern and surprise that the worldwide online payment system, PayPal, is not available to use for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, despite it being available to users in Israel and Israeli settlers living in the occupied West Bank; recognises that the situation …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th September 2016
LIVE EXPORT OF ANIMALS - EU FREE TRADE RULES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that recent statistics have revealed that in 2012 over 47,000 young calves and sheep were exported live from the UK to fattening farms and slaughterhouses abroad causing huge amounts of suffering to the animals concerned; notes that this practice operated despite the enactment of Article …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
LOCAL PHARMACY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a petition containing over two million signatures, representing approximately 3,500 citizens in every parliamentary constituency in the UK and supported by a wide array of patient groups, was recently handed into 10 Downing Street concerning proposed cuts to local pharmacy services; notes that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
REVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the growing casualisation of the labour market, and in particular the unwarranted blanket use of zero-hours contracts by highly profitable companies, such as Sports Direct, as well the bogus self-employment model adopted by companies, such as Deliveroo, Hermes and Uber, that undermine legal obligations …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
UN COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the concluding observations of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the UK's sixth periodic report, published by that Committee on 14 July 2016; welcomes the Committee's recommendations to the Government to reverse the cuts in social security benefits introduced by the Welfare …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
CHILDREN DISPLACED BY WAR
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of UN estimates that approximately 17,000 children in our world are forced to flee their homes everyday due to wars, in the process experiencing haphazard and dangerous refuge, often having to miss out on their schooling, social welfare and health needs; believes that those minors …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
CONCENTRIX
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the treatment of UK citizens by Concentrix, a multi-billion pound American business services company contracted by HM Revenue and Customs to investigate alleged benefit fraud, paid on a results basis when it cuts the tax credit bill, profiting from stopping payments to those most in need; …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
STROKE ASSOCIATION'S CALL ON GOVERNMENT
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that there are currently over 1 to 2 million stroke survivors in the UK, with about 2,000 of them in each parliamentary constituency, and over half suffering a disability as a result of their stroke, a condition which remains the fourth biggest killer in the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
PEACE DEAL IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the peace deal in Colombia between the FARC and the Government, ending 52 years of bloody conflict in which many thousands have lost their lives; acknowledges in particular the measures to support the victims of the conflict; and urges the Government to continue to assist with …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises the important role fulfilled by prison officers in the criminal justice system and the physical and often dangerous nature of their work; further recognises that prison officers perform a vital front line role akin to other first response and emergency services; notes with concern that the …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th September 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
GLOW GOLD SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Glow Gold September campaign which aims to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging iconic buildings to illuminate their facade in gold; notes that the campaign was started in Edinburgh by parents whose children were diagnosed with cancer and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
350TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that 2 to 5 September 2016 marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London in which approximately 13,000 homes were destroyed, 85 per cent of the city was devastated and an unrecorded number of people were killed or injured; welcomes the Institution of Occupational …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
JALSA SALANA 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House commends the organisers of Jalsa Salana 2016 on a wonderful event; celebrates the milestone achievement of this year's conference being the UK's 50th Jalsa Salana; notes that the event brought together around 30,000 participants from more than 50 countries with the aim of increasing religious knowledge and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
CHANNEL 4'S YEAR OF DISABILITY AND UK PARALYMPIANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House welcomes Channel 4's Year of Disability and the commitment to broadcasting over 700 hours of coverage from the Paralympic Games in Rio in Summer 2016; commends the diversity of Channel 4's presenting and production teams in Rio, which includes the largest ever team of disabled presenters on …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th September 2016
FLOOD ENVOY ROLES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that the Government appointed two flood envoys following the 2015 Christmas period flooding, with one envoy tasked with overseeing the flood response in Yorkshire, and the other envoy tasked with doing likewise in Cumbria and Northumberland, to ensure that the areas worst affected by the floods …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes World Hepatitis Day falls on 28 July 2016; further notes that tens of millions of people across the globe are affected by the various strands of hepatitis, with an estimated 240 million currently affected by chronic hepatitis B alone; welcomes that in May 2016, member states …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
21st July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
NATIONAL ROAD VICTIM MONTH 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House commends the national road safety charity RoadPeace for organising National Road Victim Month every August to remember those killed or injured on the roads; notes that August is a particularly poignant month since the first person ever killed in the UK by a car, Bridget Driscoll, died …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
HEALTH CONSEQUENCES IN THE USE OF DEPLETED URANIUM
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that exposure to residual particles from weaponry containing the radioactive metal depleted uranium (DU), used in the invasions of both Iraq and Afghanistan, continues to produce serious and long-term health problems, not only for Iraqi and Afghani citizens living close to conflict zones, but also for …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
FUTURE OF THE MARYHILL ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House expresses concerns over proposals to build flats on Elephant Park near Shakespeare Street in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; recognises that this park is a protected greenspace and the distinctive elephant statues which inhabit it are longstanding and much loved local amenities; is aware that the park …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
ROADWORKS JUSTICE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that many small independent businesses, including small shops and pubs, are negatively affected by road and utilities works; notes that some businesses, such as Castle Stores in Mow Cop, near Stoke, have lost as much as £800 per week over a three-month period this year due …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) new strategy Helping Great Britain work well; recognises that 1.2 million people a year suffer from work-related illness and thousands die from diseases caused by work; commends the Strategy's renewed focus on occupational health as a key …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
VIOLENCE IN BURUNDI
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes and condemns the escalating political violence in Burundi; highlights the alarming number of alleged killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances that have occurred there since President Nkurunziza defied the constitution and stood for a third term in office in April 2015; recognises that over 250,000 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
DEATH SQUADS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESIDENT DUTERTE
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the extra-judicial killings of drug users in the Philippines; expresses the deepest concern that the killings come as a result of newly inaugurated President, Rodrigo Duterte, telling citizens to form death squads and in his words to go ahead and kill drug …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes with concern that around 50 people a year still die as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning; highlights the recent research undertaken at Liverpool John Moores University which indicates it is low income households that are most at risk of monoxide poisoning; and calls on the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House is very concerned about the situation in the Gambia with the continuing crack-down on freedom of expression, assembly and association, illustrated by the death in April of Solo Sandeng, Secretary of the opposition United Democratic Party, after being detained for participating in a protest in Banjul; is …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
REPORT ON THE VOLKSWAGEN EMISSIONS SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes the Third Report of the Transport Committee, on Volkswagen emissions scandal and vehicle type approvals, HC69, which criticises Volkswagen for its deception in the recent emissions scandal; recognises that the company acted with a cynical disregard for emissions limits which exist to protect human health; criticises …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 47
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
OPENCAST COAL MINE AT DRURIDGE BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change; further notes the Government's commitment to phasing out coal power stations by 2025, and its signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes that, in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and stay below 1.5 degrees of global …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
DRIVER-ONLY OPERATION ON SCOTRAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the fact that passengers on the Scotrail network benefit from the protection of a highly-trained railway conductor or guard; notes that the conductor must be fully trained in operational safety and route knowledge, including protecting the train and acting in emergencies such as derailments, fires, driver …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 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
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
ANNABEL LLOYD 1949-2016
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House notes with regret the death of Annabel Lloyd; recognises with gratitude the enormous contribution that she made to the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee over decades of service stretching back to the 1990s and beyond; further notes the sustained hard work involved in preserving the record of Parliament's …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
21st July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
BUDGET FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is alarmed at the planned 25 per cent cut to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) budget announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review; notes that the EHRC has brought together the knowledge and experience of the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
MINING AT GONG-NGON LARI, TIBET
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes with concern the treatment of protesters in Amchok, Tibet who were highlighting concerns about the environmental damage being caused by gold mining at Gong-ngon Lari; further notes that this site has occasioned at least 30 non-violent protests; notes the latest protest occurred in early June with …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHANGING PLACES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises that standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability; acknowledges that many people with conditions including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries need extra facilities to allow them to use toilets safely and comfortably; applauds the tireless and ground-breaking …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
EU HIGHER EDUCATION LINKS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that many UK university matters and projects are connected with the EU, in particular its visiting student population and research projects; notes that EU undergraduate student levels in most British higher educational establishments are now so high as to contribute a significant proportion of their …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
RECOGNITION OF GENOCIDE BY DAESH
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House expresses profound concern that, despite voting 279 in favour and none against the motion calling on the Government to refer genocidal atrocities of Daesh to the United Nations Security Council on 14 April 2016, still, no such referral has been made; recalls the words of the Secretary …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND GRANT OF PROBATE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the decision of the Department of Work and Pensions to include a requirement that relatives of deceased mineworkers be required to accompany any application with a Grant of Probate, the purpose of doing so to apparently reduce the overall amount of compensation payable under …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT RAIL INDUSTRY EXEMPTION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House supports the strong objections by consumer organisations Which? and MoneySavingExpert.com to the Government decision to give the rail industry a year-long exemption from the Consumer Rights Act (CRA); considers that this exemption would deny rail passengers greater consumer protection in the event of cancellations and delays, at …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
DRESS CODES FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the right of employers to determine a dress code for public-facing staff but does not accept that they have a right to insist on the compulsory wearing by female employees of high heels which cause short-term discomfort but long-term conditions such as hallux valgus, bunions and …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises that parents do not choose to adopt a child for financial gain, but feels that they should be supported to avoid financial stress when taking a child into their family; decries the inequality of self-employed adopters receiving no financial support during adoption leave unless they qualify …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
LETTING AGENT FEES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the number of private renters in Britain is growing and now sits at 18 per cent of the population; recognises that the rising demand for rented homes and shortage of genuinely affordable housing is pushing up costs and allowing some landlords and letting agents to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
19th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
RETIREMENT OF NOLEEN DELENEY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Noleen Deleney to the catering services of the House of Commons on the occasion of her retirement from the House after 29 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution in ensuring members feel welcomed and able to carry out …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 24
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
11th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
WIMBLEDON 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Andy Murray, Jordanne Whiley, Gordon Reid, Alfie Hewitt and Heather Watson for their historic success at Wimbledon; commends Andy Murray for winning his second Wimbledon title and his third Grand Slam overall and applauds Jordanne Whiley for winning her third Wimbledon women's wheelchair doubles title in …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
UK APPLICATION TO THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUND AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
EURO 2016 AND WALES
Tabled by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House congratulates the Welsh football team on its fantastic performance in UEFA Euro 2016 and on reaching its first major championship semi-final; commends the national team and its supporters for their conduct on and off the field; recognises the hard work and dedication of manager Chris Coleman, the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
TREATMENT OF TRADE UNION ACTIVISTS AT SAMWORTH BROTHERS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House condemns the dismissal of Kumaran Bose from the Kettleby Foods site in Leicester owned by Samworth Brothers, despite an unblemished 12 year record of employment for the company, on spurious allegations of bullying his managers; believes that Mr Bose's dismissal is an act of victimisation against a …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
6th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
5th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
VIOLENCE AGAINST AHMADI MUSLIMS IN ASIA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern that recently members of the Ahmadiyya faith have been targeted in religious hate crimes across Asia; recognises that an Ahmadi mosque was attacked and destroyed in Central Java, which local media claims was the 114th attack on Ahmadis in Indonesia since 2007; further recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
JO'S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the excellent work of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust in raising the awareness and importance of cervical screening in the UK; understands that Jo's Trust once again very successfully championed Cervical Screening Awareness Week from 13 to 19 June, to ensure that as many women as possible …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
RNLI VOLUNTEERS AND KEY WORKER HOUSING SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the essential service provided by the RNLI throughout the UK and the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; further recognises the importance of RNLI stations to coastal and island communities; notes that many local authorities set aside social housing that is reserved exclusively …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
DECLARATION OF ARBROATH
Tabled by:
Mike Weir (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes that the Declaration of Arbroath has been recognised as a UNESCO Memory of the World; welcomes the recognition of the international importance of the document and its influence on democracy and the significant impact on the Declaration of American Independence; recognises the long campaign for recognition …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
HEART VALVE VOICE CHARITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
30th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
ARTICLE 50 OF THE LISBON TREATY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes the next steps arising from the outcome of the EU referendum must be subject to proper parliamentary scrutiny and therefore that the Government should not submit its declaration to the European Council invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty unless and until the full proposals it …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
TRINITY MIRROR AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House deplores the announcement from Trinity Mirror that it will be scrapping eight jobs at the North Wales newspaper, the Daily Post, including its only reporter based at the National Assembly for Wales; notes that the National Assembly for Wales has responsibility for the Welsh NHS, Welsh schools …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
11th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th July 2016
JOURNALISTS AT BBC PARLIAMENT CHANNEL
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House congratulates all those who are employed in producing content for the BBC Parliament Channel for doubling its viewing figures over recent years; appreciates the hard work that goes into providing live and recorded coverage of the parliaments and assemblies across the UK and the European Parliament, together …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th July 2016
DAESH ATTACKS IN IRAQ AND BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the recent Daesh attacks in Baghdad, Iraq, and in Dhaka, Bangladesh; notes that these were attacks upon the democratic process; urges the free world to unite in opposition to Daesh; conveys to the innocent families of those killed deepest sympathies; and urges the Government to continue …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th July 2016
OFFICE OF ELECTORAL INTEGRITY
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the petition on the change.org website, entitled Restore truthful politics - create an independent office to monitor political campaigns; notes that this petition has gained more than 160,000 signatures since it was launched following the EU referendum; agrees that misleading claims put forward during the referendum …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th July 2016
SEEABILITY REPORT DELIVERING AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SIGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that people with learning disabilities experience alarmingly high levels of sight problems, but also unequal access to the eye care they need, leaving many with poor vision or even loss off sight; understands that working age adults with learning disabilities are not automatically entitled to an …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
29th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
NEATH ABBEY IRONWORKS
Tabled by:
Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)
That this House recognises the remarkable contribution of Neath Abbey Ironworks in the development of the Industrial Revolution, particularly the innovation in all spheres of engineering, with its products ranging from locomotives and cranes to iron-hulled sailing ships and schooners; salutes one of its celebrated ironmasters, the anti-slavery and peace …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
WORLD BENZODIAZEPINE AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House is aware that 11 July 2016 is World Benzo Awareness Day and that this is a campaign which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of benzodiazepine drugs and the mis-prescribing of them; believes that global awareness of the severe problem of prescribed benzodiazepine drug dependency is …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
BOMBINGS AT ISTANBUL'S ATATURK AIRPORT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the attacks in Turkey and expresses deepest sympathies to the families of those killed or injured; stands as one against those responsible for the horrific attacks; and will continue to preserve the democratic, human rights of all those living in the UK and beyond.
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2016
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
SECTION 75 EMPLOYER DEBT
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House expresses concern that changes to pensions legislation intended to ensure that employers meet their pension scheme liabilities are causing unintended financial difficulties for small business owners in non-associated multi-employer pension schemes, including the Plumbing and Mechanical Services (UK) Industry Pension Scheme; notes that the section 75 employer …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that performance management systems operating in central government departments are discriminatory and unfair; recognises that analysis of the government data by academics from Keele University indicates that there are statistically significant differences in performance outcomes based on gender, age, grade and working patterns and, particularly, in …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
CONSUMER CREDIT LOAN DATA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House urges the Financial Conduct Authority to mandate the compulsory real-time sharing of consumer credit loan data by all high-cost short-term credit providers with all UK credit reference agencies; and further urges that all high-cost short-term credit providers should search a real-time credit database and consider the search …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
28th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
Tabled by:
Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard (Ulster Unionist Party - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of the Somme which began in 1 July 1916 and lasted until 18 November 1916; solemnly remembers the 58,000 British and Commonwealth casualties suffered on the first day and the subsequent 420,000 British, 200,000 French and 500,000 German casualties; recognises the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
COLLABORATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned at the speed of moves to reposition the fire and rescue service alongside the police service; respects the distinct and distinguished humanitarian role of the firefighter; recommends that any changes should ensure that the impartiality of firefighters is not compromised; believes that options to collaborate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that the fire and rescue service has suffered cuts to its funding of nearly 30 per cent since 2010, resulting in the loss of over 7,000 frontline firefighters; further notes that response times are at their longest for 20 years; recognises that every second counts in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
STATUTORY FIRE SERVICE DUTY TO RESPOND TO MAJOR FLOODING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House recognises the magnificent work undertaken by firefighters in rescuing people from flood incidents; acknowledges that, unlike in England and Wales, the law in Scotland and Northern Ireland requires the fire and rescue service to respond to serious flooding; believes this anomaly should now be rectified; understands that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
CLYDEBANK BLITZ REMEMBERED GROUP
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House wishes to acknowledge and thank the Clydebank Blitz Remembered Group which was set up to commemorate and coordinate events to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz; notes that the group compiled stories from survivors of the blitz and relatives of those affected, who were given …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
TARGETED ATTACKS ON MEDICAL FACILITIES IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with very great concern the ongoing targeting of medical facilities in Syria by airstrikes carried out by the Russian Air Force and by Assad regime forces; further notes that doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, patients and civilians have been killed in huge numbers as a result of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS OF THE AL-WEFAQ GROUP IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is seriously concerned about the suspension in Bahrain of the operations of the main political opposition group, Al-Wefaq, and the freezing of its assets following a request to the Bahraini Courts from the Bahraini Ministry of Justice, which alleged the action was necessary to safeguard the security …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that we need to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live in; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
FIRST WOMEN'S RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH IN MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House welcomes the first ever women's rugby league match in the Middle East; applauds Jounieh Hummingbirds and American University of Beirut (AUB) Women in playing the fixture at Jounieh's Fouad Chehab in Lebanon; recognises the encounter as an historic and important step in the development of the sport …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises World Blood Donor Day 2016; affirms the importance of donating blood, with just one visit capable of saving up to three lives; recognises the need for more young people to join the blood donor register; and hopes that the 2016 campaign will help to raise awareness …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE COLLECTION FEE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls on the Government to remove the 4 per cent Child Maintenance Service collection fee for domestic abuse victims; notes that for domestic abuse victim-survivors, the alternative family-based arrangement is in most cases impossible to arrange; believes that using the Child Maintenance Service may be the only …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO (NO 2)
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House condemns the horrific act of homophobic terrorism against LGBTQ people in Orlando on 12 June 2016, and offers its sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered; reaffirms the UK's solidarity with LGBTQ people throughout the world; and urges the Government to raise …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO (NO. 3)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the atrocious attacks on the LGBT community in Orlando on 12 June 2016 which resulted in 50 dead and 55 wounded; conveys its deepest sympathies to the families and to the American people at this time; notes that all those impacted by this act of terror …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Diabetes Awareness Week 2016 and recognises that there are 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and a further 549,000 who have the condition but don’t yet know it; and further welcomes the theme this year which is set the record straight on a …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
DIABETES WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Diabetes UK for organising Diabetes Week 2016; acknowledges hon. Members of this House, the hon. Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, the hon. Member for East Renfrewshire, the hon. Member for Portsmouth South, the hon. Member for Eddisbury, the hon. Member for Hazel Grove and the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attacks on innocent civilians celebrating Pride Month at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida; offers its deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured; extends its sincerest condolences to the whole of the US; recognises the tragedy as an attack of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
ORLANDO ATTACK
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House condemns the homophobic attack in Orlando, Florida that is estimated to have killed 50 people and wounded 53 more in what is considered to be the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history; welcomes the vigils that are being held in cities across the world with communities …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 46
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th June 2016
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PESHMERGA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the vital role played by the Peshmerga in protecting the Kurdistan region in Iraq and in helping to liberate Mosul in due course, as has often been recognised by Ministers and the public; further notes that many thousands of Peshmerga have paid with their lives or …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary and public debate around the EU-Canada trade agreement CETA, most especially that CETA may be provisionally implemented before a debate in the House; recognises that it has still not been confirmed whether CETA is a mixed or sole competence agreement, …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th June 2016
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
CHILDREN AND ARMED CONFLICT IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the UN Annual Report on children and armed conflict which has noted alarming trends relating to the number of children directly involved in the current conflict in the Yemen; recognises the work carried out by Save the Children in this area; supports calls made by Save …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
RICKY BURNS AND BOXING TITLES
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises and congratulates Coatbridge-born triple champion boxer Ricky Burns; and notes that, having previously held the WBO Super-Featherweight and Lightweight titles, he recently won the WBA Super-Lightweight title, becoming only the third British boxer to have won three titles in three weight divisions and the first from …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
6th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1866 VOTES FOR WOMEN PETITION
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first mass petition for women's suffrage on 7 June 1866 which marked the start of the organised campaign for votes for women; salutes the many women who organised it and gathered signatures including Barbara Bodichon, Emily Davies, Elizabeth Garrett and Helen …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
FUTURE OF THE BBC NEWS CHANNEL
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by reports that BBC management are considering plans to close the BBC News Channel altogether, or to significantly alter its character; does not believe that the commercially-operated BBC World News TV Channel, funded through advertising, offers anything like an adequate replacement for the UK news …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UN PEACEKEEPERS 2016
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that the International Day of UN Peacekeepers was first observed on 29 May 2003, the date in 1948 on which the first UN Peacekeeping mission began operations; understands that there are now 104,733 uniformed UN peacekeeping troops from 123 countries working alongside 13,000 police and thousands …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
CARERS WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes this year's annual Carers Week, organised by Carers UK, which runs from 6 to 12 June 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the contribution of the UK's 6.5 million unpaid carers whilst spreading the word about support available to those who …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
PALESTINIAN OIL AND GAS RESERVES
Tabled by:
Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes that the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine 1 and Noa South of Gaza Marine …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of Jutland which took place from 31 May to 1 June 1916; recognises that more than 8,500 people died in the largest naval battle in the First World War between the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
GUIDE DOGS RESTRICTIONS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
ARMED FORCES AND CENSUS INFORMATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that the nation owes a great debt of gratitude to ex and serving members of our armed forces, their families and local communities who bear the brunt of their role; accepts that the unique nature of military life brings with it many challenges which need to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 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
25th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
FUTURE OF COAL AND CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 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
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
SUPPORTING BRITISH MANUFACTURING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House commends First Group plc for its decision, announced on 27 April 2016, to invest £70 million in the purchase of 305 new buses; notes that 204 of these buses will be built by ADL in Scotland and 91 by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland; recognises the benefits to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
CLEAN AIR ZONES AND EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House believes that air pollution from burning diesel has a significant impact on health in the UK, causing thousands of premature deaths and reducing quality of life for many people; acknowledges that forthcoming legislation to tackle emissions, such as Clean Air Zones proposed by the Department for Environment, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahani to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 23 TO 29 MAY 2016
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House welcomes and supports the advent of Children's Hospice Week, the UK's awareness and fundraising week for the 49,000 children and young people with life-shortening conditions, their families and the palliative care services that support them; recognises the huge contribution that hospices and children's palliative care charities play …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th June 2016
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT PENNINE FOODS, SHEFFIELD
Tabled by:
Gill Furniss (Labour - Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough)
That this House is disturbed by widespread reports that employers across the country are seeking to offset the costs of the new National Living Wage by undermining the terms and conditions of employment of their staff; believes that the attempted imposition of new contracts at the Pennine Foods plant in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTIES FOR BENEFITS RECIPIENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that Patients of the Court of Protection, people who lack capacity to manage their affairs, can have a Deputy appointed who can manage their affairs, including the ability to make speedy decisions on authorising payment for adaptations to the home and many other day-to-day expenditures; further …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CHILDREN HEARTBEAT TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports the Children Heartbeat Trust; commends it for the 127 families it has helped to travel to England for lifesaving surgery and for the assistance it also gives to the wider family circle; and wishes it every success in helping more children in the future.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY FOR CROHNS AND COLITIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises International Awareness Day for Crohn's and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); calls for further IBD nurses to be made available; and thanks all professional staff and carers who help those suffering from Crohn's and colitis.
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROGRESSIO - PEOPLE POWERED DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
LIFTING OF IMMUNITY OF TURKISH PARLIAMENTARIANS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the decision by the Turkish Parliament to approve a bill removing parliamentary immunity from prosecution from elected representatives; is worried that the passing of the Bill, now subject to ratification by President Erdogan, may establish a monopoly of power in the legislature …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CLUSTER MUNITIONS USE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes with grave concern that, according to Amnesty International, fragments of UK-manufactured cluster munitions have been uncovered in Yemen; denounces the use of cluster munitions due to their indiscriminate and disproportionate nature; believes that any indiscriminate use of cluster munitions by Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen amounts …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
EGYPT AIR FLIGHT MS804
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
PENSION TRANSPARENCY
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes recently reported comments by the Chief Economist at the Bank of England that, while he considers himself to be moderately financially literate, he confessed to not being able to make the remotest sense of pensions; expresses alarm that a senior Bank of England economist is reported …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
BRAIN FAMILY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Government to honour the principle of the post work study visa to the Brain family, currently living in Dingwall, as was applicable when the family up-rooted themselves from Australia to come to Scotland in 2011 and to recognise the contribution and commitment the family …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
DOWN'S SYNDROME, DON'T SCREEN US OUT CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House joins people with Down’s syndrome, their families and advocacy groups supporting the Don’t Screen Us Out campaign in being deeply concerned that the UK National Screening Committee has proposed that cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing be introduced into the UK’s Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP); acknowledges that these …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
BLACKLISTING COMPENSATION PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House welcomes the recent public apology and admission of wrongdoing made by eight major construction firms in the High Court, and the settlement reached between the construction workers, Unite the Union, GMB and UCATT trade unions, the Blacklist Support Group and their legal teams with those construction firms …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th May 2016
CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with concern the Government's decision to omit Civil Nuclear Constabulary Officers from the entitlement to retire at 60 held by officers of Home Office Police Forces; further notes that carrying arms is obligatory for Civil Nuclear Constabulary Officers; understands that the work of a Civil Nuclear …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
PREVENTION OF DRUG-RELATED DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House remains concerned that drug-related deaths are at the highest level on record; recognises the vital role of drug treatment services; notes that the regularity of retendering for service can be destabilising and funding reductions are damaging, both to those providing and those receiving support; reminds the Government …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
STEPS TO ELIMINATE HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that hepatitis C is a major cause of premature death from liver disease; further notes that the World Health Organisation has compared hepatitis C to a viral time bomb; acknowledges that the condition is entirely curable by effective new treatments; and calls on the Government to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
HSBC BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses deep concern at HSBC's decision to close branches in Tottenham, Shenfield, Mitcham, Morden, East Dulwich, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Wickford, Welling, East Sheen, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Stanmore, Worcester Park, Chigwell, Whetstone, Southfields, Mill Hill, Yiewsley, Gidea Park, Deptford, Wanstead, Chislehurst, Willesden Green, Harlesden, Clapham, Southall, Temple …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RELOCATION OF THE BLACK COUNTRY BUGLE
Tabled by:
Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated - Dudley North)
That this House opposes the decision to move the offices of the Black Country Bugle newspaper from Dudley to Tamworth; recognises the Bugle's popularity with the million people it reaches across the Black Country; celebrates the contribution the Bugle makes in highlighting the best of the Black Country and the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016
INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the independent evaluation of the Child Trafficking Advocates pilot project, provided by Barnados and funded by the Home Office, which concluded that advocates assisted in keeping trafficked children safely visible once they started working with them, made relationships of trust and credibility with the children and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd May 2016
CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF THE WEST COAST MAIN LINE AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the consultation launched by the Government on 10 May 2016 entitled InterCity West Coast rail franchise consultation; further notes that the consultation document considers reducing the number of stops required at intermediate stations to enable reductions in the overall journey time to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool or …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
23rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
PROVISION OF NALOXONE TO EX-PRISONERS WITH A HISTORY OF OPIATE USE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises the vulnerability of prisoners following their release and susceptibility of substance misusers to overdose; recognises that overdose deaths are preventable with Naloxone; notes that provision of Naloxone remains patchy, particularly in England; further notes that this is hampered by the fragmented criminal justice and health provision; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that nearly one in six, or 75 million, children aged between 3 and 18 are living in countries affected by crises and are classed as being in desperate need of educational support; supports efforts to scale-up and improve the provision of education to these children; further …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
CYBER BULLYING
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House condemns cyber bullying, online harassment and trolling; notes with concern the detrimental effect it can have on victims' mental and physical well-being; further notes that much of this bullying is sexist, racist or homophobic in nature; calls on the Government to equip young people and other web …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, which runs from 16 May until 22 May 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting sufferers of mental health problems, looking particularly at how relationships are essential to maintaining good mental health; acknowledges that mental illness is …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that 15 to 21 May 2016 is National Epilepsy Week, and congratulates the work of SUDEP Action and other charities to raise awareness, promote research and provide information and support for those affected by the condition; further notes with concern that people with epilepsy are 11 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON HEALTHY HOMES AND BUILDINGS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Healthy Homes and Buildings, which highlights the many health and cost benefits that can be created by constructing buildings and homes to the highest levels of comfort and energy efficiency; notes that most people typically spend 90 per …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF MOTHERWELL FC WINNING THE SCOTTISH CUP
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises that May 2016 marks the silver anniversary of Motherwell Football Club's memorable victory in the 1991 Scottish Cup Final; notes that this triumph led to the club qualifying for European football for the first time in its history, something which has been successfully achieved on a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who give help and assistance, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes SSAFA more success and years of continued assistance for all service personnel …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Dementia Awareness Week; congratulates the hard work and care that Dementia UK and the Alzheimer's Society give to sufferers and their families; and urges the Government to work together with pharmaceutical companies to continue to find a cure for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
50 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
CLOSURE OF THE 360 BUS ROUTE IN COVENTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with concern the proposed closure of the 360 bus route in Coventry by Centro, the regional transport authority in the West Midlands, and the plans to break up the route into three separate bus routes; further notes that the existing 360 bus route serves a large …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016
GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes that 2016 marks the centenary of the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS); acknowledges that GBS affects 1,500 people in the UK every year; recognises that although 80 per cent of all of those who are affected make a full recovery, between 12 and 15 per cent …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th May 2016
COELIAC UK AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 9 to 15 May 2016 is Coeliac UK Awareness Week and congratulates Coeliac UK for its work to improve the recognition of coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis; further notes that there are still half a million people in the UK suffering with undiagnosed coeliac disease; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
3rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAYS STAFFING CUTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House expresses its concern that GTR are proposing that all its train services will be driver only operation with no guards; is further concerned that GTR have not withdrawn proposals to close scores of ticket offices; is dismayed that as GTR is partly owned by the French state …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd May 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB WIN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Leicester City Football Club on its historic achievement of winning the English Premier League; commends the team's captain Wes Morgan for leading his side to victory; applauds the entire team for their unwavering stamina and brilliance this season; and acknowledges the immense work done by team …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
CHILD REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned about the government of Thailand's recent policy of arbitrary arrests of asylum seekers, including Pakistani Christians, who are waiting for an interview with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be sent to third countries, penalising them under criminal law and incarcerating such asylum …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
TOPSHOP CLEANERS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that contract cleaners employed at Topshop stores by the contractor Britannia Services Group are paid below the living wage, forcing hard-working staff into debt and poverty; believes that there is no excuse for profitable multi-national companies which provide huge payouts to shareholders refusing to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
27th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002 without being charged; condemns the torture he has received through Slahi's designation as one of two Special Projects personally approved by then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, which included beatings, extreme isolation, sleep deprivation; sexual …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FARMERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the increasing pressure on farmers as a result of falling farm-gate prices, oversupply of dairy products in the international market, challenging weather conditions and a decreased EU budget; notes the particular challenges facing the dairy sector with the price of milk having fallen by 26 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST FINDINGS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the decision of the jury which has sat for more than two years considering the evidence on the Hillsborough disaster; notes that the judgment completely exonerates the Liverpool supporters who attended the match of any blame; is disgusted by the actions of senior officers in the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
EARLY INTERVENTION THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Making the Case for Play; notes that early intervention through play is vitally important for children with complex needs and their families, and brings a wide range of developmental and emotional benefits; regrets that children with complex needs face significant …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
DANIEL LIBESKIND AND THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House recognises the global importance of and respect for the architect Daniel Libeskind, who designed the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and the new World Trade Centre masterplan in New York, amongst many others; notes that Mr Libeskind was asked by the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 4 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
EARLY LANGUAGE SKILLS IN NURSERIES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses disappointment that some children in England are falling behind in crucial early language skills before they have reached school age; regrets that children from more disadvantaged backgrounds can be 15 months behind peers from more fortunate backgrounds at just five years old; recognises the importance of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th September 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative, Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
COMMUNITY PHARMACIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the planned £170 million cut to the Community Pharmacy Budget in England scheduled for October 2016, which could lead to the forced closure of up to 3,000 pharmacies and place the remaining pharmacies, GPs and A&E departments under ever greater pressure; believes the Government …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
AUTISM AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent report by the National Autistic Society entitled Too Much Information, why the public needs to understand autism better, found that half of autistic people and families sometimes don't go out because they are worried about how people will react to their condition; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
INFANT MORTALITY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Scottish National Party's manifesto commitment to a maternity package initiative, intended to be funded by Scottish taxpayers, which includes the provision of a baby box for new parents and their newly-born baby; notes that this box contains essential items to give each baby the best …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
NHS PRESCRIPTIONS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that from 1 April 2016 the costs of NHS prescriptions were raised to £8.40 per item in England; notes recent evidence which reveals that up to 33 per cent of people with long-term health conditions who have to pay for their prescriptions fail to collect …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th April 2016
COMMUNITY LANGUAGES TAUGHT AT GCSE AND A-LEVEL
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House congratulates the Consortium of Gujarati Schools and others for securing the decision that community languages will continue to be taught at GCSE and A-level; commends the Department for Education, Ofqual and the exam boards for recognising the importance of continuing qualifications in modern community languages including Gujarati, …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
25th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
ANZAC DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of Allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and other allies, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House has considered the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and expresses its concern at the continuing systematic discrimination, harassment and targeting of Bahá'ís and Christians in that country.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th April 2016
PET INSURANCE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House recognises that Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) is one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK, selling its products via its More Than brand and underwriting pet insurance sold by Tesco; notes with concern RSA's recent decision to introduce a preferred referral network within these policies, …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking can improve heart health and blood pressure, burn calories and increase metabolism, boost mood and enable people to discover their local community; notes that Living Streets National Walking Month takes place during May 2016 and is asking everyone to #Try20 and fit 20 minutes …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AGE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House commends the work of Vicki Cristofis and her campaign to raise awareness of the risks of cervical cancer; notes that cervical cancer affects women of all ages, including young people; further notes that the cervical cancer screening programme saves around 5,000 lives every year in the UK; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that Parkinson's awareness week offers the opportunity for the wider community to become more knowledgeable about those having to deal with the condition; commends the tens of thousands of carers, families and volunteers for Parkinson's UK who are raising millions for the charity on a regular …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 18 to 24 April is National Stalking Awareness Week; recognises that the 2016 campaign is entitled Stalking Counts and is being organised to highlight online stalking as well as raising awareness of the support available to victims of stalking; appreciates the work done by the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House commends the work of the House of Commons Library; acknowledges that as servants of the House, the Library's work is held in the highest esteem by hon. Members on both sides of the House; praises the Library's independence and impartiality; further praises the professionalism and competence of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 15
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
BELFAST BLITZ
Tabled by:
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast North)
That this House remembers the 75th anniversary of the Belfast Blitz; recalls the comradeship and courage those in Belfast displayed to one another in April 1941, helping to rebuild homes and businesses and providing food and shelter to those who had lost everything; and further remembers the 1,000 people who …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
TRADE UNION RECOGNITION FOR WORKERS IN McDONALD'S
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the campaign by the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union and other trade unions to improve the pay and conditions of workers in McDonald's and other fast food outlets; welcomes McDonald's moves so far towards removing zero hours contracts from its UK business; condemns McDonald's for …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
SCOTTISH STEEL TASKFORCE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the Scottish Government's extensive efforts in finding a new owner for the steelworks at Dalzell and Clydebridge in Lanarkshire, including the establishment of the Scottish Steel Task Force, which was a constructive group of partners including Tata Steel, North and South Lanarkshire Councils, trade unions, political …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
DEPOSIT RETURN SYSTEM - SINGLE DRINKS CONTAINERS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the recent report from the Marine Conservation Society which showed that single use drinks containers make up over 10 per cent of litter found to be on UK beaches and frequently to be found amongst the top 10 litter items found in that organisation's …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th April 2016
INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE AND EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is aware that employers are currently seeking to offset the increased costs of implementation of the national living wage (NLW) policy by reducing long-standing terms and conditions by removing shift premium payments, overtime rates, sick pay and bank holiday pay; notes that the level of the NLW …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
13th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
RELEASE OF PALESTINIAN MP MARWAN BARGHOUTHI
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Palestinian politician and elected Member of the Palestinian Legislative Authority Marwan Barghouthi has been held in an Israeli prison continuously since 15 April 2002; further notes that, despite spending the last 14 years in jail, he is still the candidate in the strongest position …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations and non-profits that have come under attack from all branches of the Israeli government; expresses deep concerns that officials in the Israeli government are collaborating with extremist right-wing and fascist organisations such as Im Tirzu in order to silence those …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
13th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
TELEPHONE COLD CALLING
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the massive increase in recent years of the volume of telephone cold calling carried out by sales persons on behalf of a range of commercial companies, to the extent that numerous people, particularly elderly citizens, can receive unwanted telephone calls on a daily basis, sometimes leaving …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND DONATION FOR REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the International Olympic Committee for its decision to donate £2 million to help refugees compete in the Olympic Games; recognises the importance of establishing the team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) which allows displaced refugees to compete in the Games; and wishes the ROA team success …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the School Governance (Constitution and Federations) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 204), dated 22 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February, be annulled.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the barbaric suicide terrorist attacks on innocent Christians celebrating Easter at Gulshan-e-lqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan; offers its deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured; requests that the British Consulate gives as much support as possible to the Pakistani authorities and courts in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes continued efforts by the scientific community to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, including new and experimental efforts to advance research; and reaffirms its commitment to give full support where appropriate to those trying to find a cure for the disease.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
USE OF SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS IN CONFLICT AREAS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the continued use of schools and hospitals throughout the world to harbour armed insurgents at times of conflicts resulting in the failure especially to keep safe and protect young children and the sick from harm; and calls on the Government to urgently sign and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
NEONICOTINOIDS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the overwhelming evidence that pesticides containing dangerous neonicotinoids are harmful to the environment and much of the wildlife within it, most notably the common bee species; and calls on the Government to give its continued support to the current EU-wide ban on neonics and argue for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
TEN POINT MENINGITIS ACTION PLAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the 10 point Meningitis Action Plan put forward by Meningitis Now and Meningitis Research Foundation in light of the meningitis petition signed by over 823,000 people; notes the charities' concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness framework and adolescent carriage/intervention study; further notes the weight of evidence given to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
MURDER OF HONDURAN ENVIRONMENTALIST BERTA CÁCERES
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the murder of Berta Cáceras, the Honduran environmental activist and recipient of the 2015 Goldman Prize; understands that she was killed for standing up for and campaigning to protect her indigenous community’s rights to their own land; calls on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th April 2016
APPROVAL FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, Translarna, for funding by NHS England, as a result of a Managed Access Agreement; notes that Translarna is the first ever approved drug to treat an underlying …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL DEATH PENALTY REPORT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the publishing of Amnesty International's annual review on the death penalty; celebrates the decline in death sentences recorded in 2015, which dropped from at least 2,466 in 2014 to at least 1,998 in 2015; is however deeply concerned that at least 1,634 people were executed in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
DROUGHT IN ETHIOPIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern that Ethiopia is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with over 100,000 people displaced in this drought alone, and in the worst-hit areas, up to 90 per cent of livestock dead; further notes that the number of food insecure people in need of …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House acknowledges 7 April 2016 as World Health Day; commends the World Health Organization (WHO) for choosing diabetes as the day's theme; shares WHO's concerns that there is a rapidly increasing diabetes endemic in low and middle income countries; endorses World Health Day's three main goals of increasing …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST - ACCESS TO ORKAMBI
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has found Orkambi to be effective and important for managing cystic fibrosis; regrets that uncertainty around its long-term effect and its high cost means NICE cannot yet recommend the drug to the NHS; commends the initiative …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th April 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
THE BRAIN FAMILY OF DINGWALL
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes the decision of the Home Office to inform the Brain family of Dingwall that their right to remain in the UK has been refused and that they have been given 28 days to leave; further notes that this young professional family who studied in the Highlands, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
ACCESS TO PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House raises serious concerns over the recent decision by NHS England to delay the national roll-out of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV; notes that this decision was made despite overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of PrEP in reducing infection with HIV in high-risk groups, including the PROUD study …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
BASIC INCOME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the growing crisis of low pay and precarity in a labour market increasingly characterised by casualised forms of employment that offer little in the way of pay, predictable hours or long-term security; further notes the evident inability of our bureaucratically costly social security system, with its …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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
23rd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
WOMEN APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House believes that apprenticeships offer a vital opportunity for young people to earn a living, learn new skills and make an invaluable contribution to the organisations for which they work, their local communities and to the wider economy; shares concerns raised by Young Women's Trust research that young …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
ARMED FORCES PAY REVIEW FORTY-FIFTH REPORT
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House acknowledges the Armed Forces Pay Review Body Forty-Fifth Report, published on 8 March 2016; notes that it stated that many personnel appear to have lost trust in their employer and that levels of morale appear to have declined further over the past year; calls on the Government …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
23rd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
EPILEPSY AND PURPLE DAY 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Purple Day 2016, which takes place on 26 March; notes that this is an awareness day dedicated to highlighting sufferers of epilepsy; acknowledges that more than half a million people in the UK have the condition, whilst it affects around 50 million people worldwide; further recognises …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
UPRATING OF FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern, the decision by the Government to halt uprating of pensions for UK pensioners who are living overseas; further notes with concern that this will impact up to 550,000 UK pensioners, causing poverty, loneliness and a loss of independence; notes that, despite calls for a …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT FOR SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the Low Pay Commission's (LPC) recommendation in its Spring 2016 report that the Government create a public protocol to strengthen the investigation of third party complaints of breaches of the National Minimum Wage (NMW); notes that the LPC recommends that third party whistleblowers should be entitled …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
SUPPORT FOR BRITISH MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes reports of increased redundancies of British merchant seamen in the North Sea; further notes the 65,000 job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industry in the last year; understands the pressure shipping companies are under to cut operating costs; expresses its concern at reports …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that all those who serve in the UK armed forces do so knowing that this will require a great deal of personal sacrifice and will have a profound impact on their families; acknowledges that all military service involves an acceptance of substantial risk of injury, or …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONFLICT IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that 26 March 2016 is the first anniversary of the conflict in Yemen; is deeply concerned that over 8,100 civilian casualties and 2,800 civilian deaths have been caused by the conflict; welcomes the scaling back of Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen; and urges the Government to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
KIDS COUNT - MP CONSTITUENCY COMMENDATION
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Kids Count - MP Constituency Commendations; understands that these commendations encourage hon. Members to give young people and community groups in their constituencies, who do wonderful work for those around them, the recognition and thanks that they richly deserve; notes that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
VISA AGENCIES
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with concern that unscrupulous agencies have been coaxing international students to apply for employment, and providing the promise of visas in exchange for large lump sums of cash; further notes that visas are consequently refused by the Home Office on grounds of deception; notes that some …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that teachers are central to the successful delivery of high quality higher education; notes with concern that over 100,000 university teachers do not have permanent contracts and many are employed on zero hours or other exploitative arrangements; believes that this employment model is bad for students …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahan to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
"at end add 'and endorses the RCN's #NursingCounts campaign to highlight the 14 per cent real terms fall in nursing pay since 2010 which is forcing more and more nurses and healthcare assistants to consider their future in the profession they love; and encourages Ministers to listen to the College's …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
CLOSURE OF SHEFFIELD BIS OFFICE
Tabled by:
Paul Blomfield (Labour - Sheffield Central)
That this House condemns the Government's decision to close the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) office in Sheffield; notes that there are 247 experienced policy staff working for BIS in this office who are responsible for delivering Government policy on a range of issues including apprenticeships and further …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
THE CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes President Obama's latest plan to fulfil his pledge to close Guatanamo Bay by the end of his Presidency; notes that this is President Obama's last year in office and that his first executive order in January 2009 was to close Guantanamo; further notes that a recent …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF STAFF IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Caroline Flint (Labour - Don Valley)
That this House believes that justice and custodial staff work in a situation of continual significant risk and that promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of these staff is of the utmost importance; recognises that numbers of assaults and serious assaults on prison staff are at their highest level since …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
CLYDEBANK BLITZ, 75th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which, on 13 and 14 March 1941, involved the bombing of what were seen by the Nazi regime as strategic military targets, including the John Brown shipyard, Beardmore shipyard, Admiralty Oil Storage and Singer Sewing Machine factory, then, munitions …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
11th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jamie Reed (Labour - Copeland)
That this House commends the invaluable work undertaken by Brain Tumour Research; recognises the importance of research into the disease that kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer; encourages everyone to support Wear a Hat Day on 24 March 2016; and extends its sincerest thanks to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
9th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 246), dated 25 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March 2016, be annulled.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
9th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
16-19 EDUCATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes that the protection in cash terms for funding per student for 16-19 year olds announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in November 2015 is likely to equate to a real terms cut of 8 per cent over the next four years after inflation is taken …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
8th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
OOR WULLIE'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the 80th birthday of Dundee comic character, Oor Wullie; notes that Oor Wullie has been causing havoc since 8 March 1936 when he first appeared in DC Thomson, Dundee publication, the Sunday Post; recognises the work of creator Robert Low and cartoonist Dudley Watkins; further notes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
8th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 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 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
NATIONAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes that some employers are cutting staff allowances, reducing overtime and bank holiday pay, and overall compensation packages to offset the cost of the national living wage; is concerned that as a result of the changes, many low-paid employees will be left worse off even after minimum …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS THROUGH PRESCRIPTION OR VOUCHERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House believes that no-one should have to go without sanitary products during menstruation; recognises that many women in poverty are unable to afford sanitary towels and tampons and are ashamed to ask food banks for assistance; recommends that sanitary goods be made available without charge either through free …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
28th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMGAIT MASSACRES
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes the 28th anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait and expresses its sympathy to the families of those men, women and children victims; calls on the Azerbaijani government to end its aggression towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, end its cross-border attacks; further …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th March 2016
KING'S HILL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with concern the proposals by Warwickshire District Council to give planning permission for the building of hundreds of new homes on green belt land in the King's Hill area adjacent to Coventry; further notes the housing shortage both nationally and across the West Midlands along with …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th March 2016
ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes that data released recently by the Office for National Statistics further exposes an electoral registration crisis in our democracy, particularly for 16 and 17 year-old attainers; further notes the success of the Chief Electoral Officer of Northern Ireland's Schools Initiative scheme in improving registration rates among …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2016; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over; recognises that women still face a significant amount of inequality, with one in four women being subject to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
ROSSLYN CHAPEL
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the Great China Welcome Chartermark awarded to Rosslyn Chapel by VisitBritain to acknowledge the Chapel's efforts to welcome Chinese visitors; notes that the Charter has over 300 members; further acknowledges that visitors to the Chapel from China have doubled in the last five years; further notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
2nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
UN CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF GENOCIDE
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the recent resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the recent motion of the European Parliament each of which identifies the slaughter by Daesh of Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq as the genocide that it is; notes the recent …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEALS DAY
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the celebration of the fourth International School Meals Day on 3 March 2016; commends the work that schools across the globe are doing to raise awareness of the importance of the nutritional quality of school meal programmes and healthy eating; congratulates Children in Scotland which manages …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
2nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 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
2nd March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
ROYAL MAIL DISMISSAL OF POSTMAN DAVID MITCHELL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes Royal Mail's dismissal of postman David Mitchell; further notes that since his dismissal two subsequent tribunal hearings have found in favour of Mr Mitchell and that he was unfairly dismissed; is disappointed in Royal Mail's failure to reinstate Mr Mitchell and respect employment legislation but notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about serious human rights violations in Egypt under President al-Sisi's government; notes with alarm the chapter on Egypt in the Human Rights Watch World Report 2016 which highlights the authorities' imprisonment of tens of thousands and banning of protests, the courts' sentencing of hundreds to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
SAFER BIRTHS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is shocked that more than 3,500 babies are stillborn in the UK every year, one of the worst rates in the developed world so that the UK currently ranks 21st out of 49 similar high income countries; is aware that more babies die in the womb or …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
SALE OF PETS IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is seriously concerned about the practice of animals being advertised as potential pets on UK websites, including on Gumtree, Preloved and others on which the advertisements include offers of free to good homes; believes such exploitation of animals is not in their best interests, nor is it …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
RECORD COPIES OF ACTS
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House disagrees with the conclusion of the House of Commons Administration Committee in its First Report of Session 2015-16, and regrets the decision by the House of Lords to discontinue the use of vellum for printing Acts of Parliament; further regrets that the views of individual hon. Members …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 20
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th March 2016
DEMENTIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern over the increase in those diagnosed with dementia; calls on the Government to adopt a six simple step strategy which includes maintaining a healthy diet, not smoking, consuming alcohol in moderation, trying new things, staying alert with mental stimulation, exercising regularly, getting quality sleep, managing …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
ORGAN HARVESTING IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Chinese government to end organ harvesting from all prisoners as this practice contravenes world medical guidelines; calls on the Government to work on legislation so that UK individuals and organisations do not unknowingly consent to the crime of human harvesting; and calls for the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
MURDER OF GIULIO REGENI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the abhorrent murder of the Cambridge University doctoral student and Italian national Giulio Regeni on 3 February 2016 in Cairo; notes that Mr Regeni disappeared on a day when Egyptian security forces had been carrying out a security crackdown in the city; further notes that the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
CITIZENS ADVICE NETWORKS AND ASSISTANCE WITH PRIVATE PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the important work carried out by Citizens Advice networks across the UK in highlighting that the private parking industry, with the assistance of the DVLA and a flawed system of industry self-regulation, is increasingly acting as a mechanism for debt creation; notes the response to Written …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO COMPASS ASYLUM CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House expresses its serious concern about the allegations in The Times Scotland on Thursday 18 February of dehumanising treatment, neglect and poor standards of accommodation for those seeking asylum in the UK who have been dispersed to Glasgow; notes that these allegations pertain to Orchard and Shipman in …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
COMMEMORATING ELEANOR RATHBONE
Tabled by:
Louise Ellman (Independent - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House commemorates the long-term champion of women's suffrage, social reform and refugee rights, Eleanor Rathbone, on the 70th anniversary of her death; notes her many achievements as the first female member of Liverpool City Council and as Member of Parliament for Combined English Universities from 1929 until the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, which runs from 29 February to 13 March, and this year's Big Fairtrade Breakfast theme; commends the work done by schools and community and faith groups across the UK in promoting Fairtrade Fortnight; notes the difference made to producers in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
COMPENSATION FOR WAR WIDOWS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed war widows or widowers who lost their spouse or cohabiting partner in service in the armed forces before 6 April 2005, and had not remarried by 1 April 2015, to retain their war widow pension for life regardless of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
23rd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
BRITISH COAL MINE INDUSTRY AND REGENERATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House registers the sad end of the British coal mining industry, which at its height following the ending of the Second World War employed over 700,000 miners in its ranks, working in around 960 collieries throughout the UK; notes the employment, financial, social, health and industrial contribution of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2016
Jim Cunningham 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
22nd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is alarmed that the length of time between a construction fatal accident occurring and a prosecution beginning is increasing, as in 2014-15 the average time between a construction fatal accident and a prosecution starting was 879 days; believes these delays are intolerable and for the families involved …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
WALK-IN CENTRES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House notes that A&E departments up and down the country are facing huge pressure from increased numbers of patients over the winter months with many of these patients being asked to seek alternative treatment at local pharmacies or GP surgeries instead of visiting A&E to reduce demand; recognises …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2016
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE IMPRISONMENT OF MALAYSIAN OPPOSITION LEADER ANWAR IBRAHIM
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the continued imprisonment of Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, who has now served one year of his five year sentence for sodomy; notes that his conviction and subsequent imprisonment on politically motivated charges has undermined Malaysian democracy and confidence in the Malaysian justice …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
11th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SECURITY STAFF
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned by recent reports of discrimination by security staff, in particular door staff in clubs and bars, against people with disabilities; notes with concern the lack of focus on disability in the training specifications set out by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which regulates the private …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
WOMEN'S AID AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is concerned about the impact of the Government's planned changes to housing benefit on vulnerable people, particularly women and children across the UK who are fleeing domestic violence; notes that the Government has said changes to funding arrangements for supported accommodation would be cost neutral and is …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
COSTS OF PENSION SHARING
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that the fees imposed on consumers when splitting their pensions are excessive, often involving very little work and appear out of kilter with other charges; notes that the Government does not regulate this market and that it is dominated by five or six large pension providers …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
9th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that hepatitis C is a major cause of the rising number of avoidable premature deaths from liver disease; further notes that hepatitis C predominantly affects the most disadvantaged in society and remains a pressing public health concern; acknowledges the availability of highly-effective new treatments that can …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
RATES OF SUICIDE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the high rate of suicide across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; notes that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of suicide in the UK for the second year running; and requests that the Government provides funding and facilitates ways of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
UK FOREIGN POLICY ON THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances; notes with concern the Government's recent decision to abandon its death penalty strategy at a time when executions in countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have hit record numbers; further notes with deep …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
SAFER INTERNET DAY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 9 February 2016 is the annual, worldwide Safer Internet Day, which this year focuses on playing your part for a better internet; further notes that the UK Safer Internet Centre co-ordinates this campaign in the UK, which sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
PROPOSED CLOSURE AND FRANCHISING OF CROWN POST OFFICES
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House notes the importance of Crown Post Office services to the communities they serve; further notes the economic benefits that the Crown Post Office brings to city centres and high streets; regrets that Post Office Ltd has proposed the closure of three Crown Post Offices in Belfast South, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY PHARMACY NETWORK
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes that the Government intends to introduce changes to the community pharmacy network; recognises that the Government's plans would see community pharmacies close; further notes that community pharmacies are part of the fabric of communities and a place to get face-to-face healthcare advice without an appointment; and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House notes that Mauritania consistently ranks among the worst countries in slavery indexes with between four and 20 per cent of the population living as slaves, most of them women from the Haratin ethnic group, and with slave status often being passed between generations; further notes that purported …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
UNDER-OCCUPANCY PENALTY AND DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House welcomes the recent Court of Appeal ruling that the bedroom tax discriminates against a victim of domestic violence and the family of a disabled teenager; notes that this ruling only applies to two individual cases in spite of the fact that there are around 300 similar domestic …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS VICTORIES
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares on winning the Australian Open men's doubles title, and Gordon Reid for winning the Australian Open wheelchair singles title; commends Andy Murray for reaching the finals in the men's singles; notes that Jamie and Andy are famous sons of Dunblane in …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
2nd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 1 to 7 February 2016 is the inaugural Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which aims to ensure that, throughout the UK, a public discussion can be held about sexual abuse and violence; recognises that children, women and men can all be victims of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
BOKO HARAM (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the violent attacks by Boko Haram in which huts were firebombed, burning people, including children, to death in Dalori village in North East Nigeria; and calls on the Government to give all medical and military assistance to the Nigerian government and authorities.
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
2nd February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
SINKING OF THE PRINCESS VICTORIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Princess Victoria; recalls the bravery of the crew, and in particular that of Sir Len White who died trying to save passengers; and remembers the 133 people who died in what was the UK's worst peacetime sea tragedy.
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
8th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th February 2016
HEARING AID SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned by recent proposals by a number of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to stop the routine funding of hearing aids for adults with mild or mild-to-moderate hearing loss; believes that such measures could have a serious effect on the lives of those who rely on hearing …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
8th February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
LIVERPOOL FANS TICKET PROTEST
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House supports the protests made by Liverpool Football Club supporters in response to ticket prices showing little regard to or respect for the club's loyal fanbase; recognises that football clubs are not simply large businesses intent on maximising shareholder value but are part of the life and soul …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
CHANGES IN BEER DUTY
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned that despite cuts in duty, the UK retains the second-highest level of beer duty in Europe, with the nation paying almost 40 per cent of all EU excise despite consuming around 12 per cent of produced beer within its boundaries; believes that cutting such duty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
1st February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
DATE OF EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes with deep concern reports that the UK Government may hold a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in June this year; welcomes the Electoral Commission's recommendation that best practice for referendums is that all legislation should be clear at least six months before it …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
CHINA AND MARKET ECONOMY STATUS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes Government moves towards granting China market economy status; recalls the recent situation of the near total collapse of the British steel industry caused primarily by a combination of high energy costs and the dumping of huge quantities of cheap Chinese steel products into the UK, European …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
OIL PRICES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House notes that since May 2015 oil prices have fallen by over 55.8 per cent and yet petrol pump prices have fallen just 26.9 per cent and diesel 34.6 per cent; further notes that reduced fuel prices, in line with the falling price of oil, would be of …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
IMPORTATION AND TRADE IN IVORY
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that the Government has chosen not to implement the Conservative and Unionist Party manifesto commitment to end the importation and trade in ivory; further notes that the importation and trade in ivory promotes and facilities the gratuitous and needless death of elephants in countries such as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
SPEAK UP FOR LIBRARIES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that public libraries are hugely important to our communities; acknowledges that many have already closed or are under threat; welcomes the Speak Up For Library lobby of Parliament in support of the public library service on 9 February 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
CIVIL SERVICE GENDER PAY GAP
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the latest figures from Ernst and Young accountants showing that the gender pay-gap within the Scottish Government's top civil servant jobs is only 0.6 per cent; welcomes these figures as the latest indicator that the Scottish Government is taking serious action to reduce the gender pay-gap; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
COUNCILS AND ETHICAL INVESTMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern that the Government is planning to amend the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2009 to prevent local government from choosing not to invest funds in companies involved in the arms trade, illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, tobacco industries or fossil fuels; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
JOB LOSSES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the announcement that Johnston Press, which publishes titles including the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Lancashire Evening Post, The Scotsman and Derry Journal, is to cull almost 100 editorial posts; notes that this announcement comes just days after Newsquest announced that up to 25 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House welcomes the contribution that the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria has made to tackling these three epidemics since its creation in 2002; notes that investments from the Fund have saved 17 million lives to date, and led to a one-third decline in deaths from …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016
UN AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes the statement of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 22 January 2016; welcomes his call for the international community to further all efforts to improve the human rights situation in the country; concurs …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016
ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House notes the potential closure of the Royal Mail delivery office in Ossett, Wakefield; further notes that this may affect in excess of 11,000 properties; notes the impact that this will have on customers who rely on this facility to receive their goods, especially those with disabilities, those …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016
GENOCIDE IN SYRIA AND IRAQ
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House is appalled by the beheadings, crucifixions, shootings, burnings, other murders, torture, rape and extensive violence being perpetrated by Daesh or IS against Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq on the basis of religion and ethnicity; observes that this disgusting behaviour clearly falls within the definition …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016
CONDITIONS OF AGENCY WORKERS
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House notes that employees hired via agencies and third party bodies are not subject to the same conditions and rights as non-agency employees performing equivalent work; further notes that this leads to unacceptable exploitation of agency and third party workers; notes that, particularly in the case of agency …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016
CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that 24 to 30 January 2016 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which is aimed at raising awareness of the causes and symptoms of cervical cancer and the importance of cervical screening; further notes that cervical cancer screening has continued to see a decline in uptake rates; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016
HOMELESSNESS AND SOCIAL HOUSING
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the level of homelessness across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; congratulates the large number of charities for all the hard work that they do to address homelessness; and urges the Government to redouble its efforts to reduce homelessness and provide …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION OF AHMADI MUSLIMS IN INDONESIA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern reports that the Indonesian province Bangka-Belitung has banned Ahmadi Muslims from conducting religious activities; further notes that, according to local Indonesian media, over the last few years those who follow the Ahmadiyya faith have often faced intimidation, violence and religious censuring; recognises that freedom …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
ROBERT BURNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2016
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the strong egalitarian principles of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, on the 257th anniversary of his birth; congratulates Médecins Sans Frontières trauma surgeon Mr David Nott, who put his life in danger while working in war zones across the world and has received the Robert …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
TREATMENT OF YAZIDI AND CHRISTIAN MINORITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Twigg (Labour (Co-op) - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House considers the treatment of the Yazidi and Assyrian Christian minorities in Daesh-held territory strongly indicates that genocide is occurring, bringing to mind previous atrocities committed against these communities; believes that now the Assyrians and Yazidis face their greatest existential threat ever, from Daesh; calls for the establishment …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that the UK needs to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
DEATH OF ALMIGDAD MOJALLI INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the recent death of Yemeni journalist, Almigdad Mojalli, on 17 January 2016 in Yemen; acknowledges the bravery of Almigdad Mojalli in continuing to provide coverage of the conflict in Yemen for international news organisations, including newspapers based in the UK; notes that more than …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th January 2016
INCREASING PARKING FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL RETIREMENT HOUSING COMPLEXES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure that elderly residents living in leasehold, residential and retirement housing complexes have access to parking facilities for vehicles and mobility scooters; recognises the health benefits gained from elderly residents being able to keep active and have guests stay; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
JAMES WATT AND THE CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House celebrates 250 years since the invention of the condensing steam engine by Greenock-born inventor James Watt; appreciates that Watt's improvements to the steam engine enabled the industrial revolution, and a significant advancement of our scientific knowledge to take place; believes that Watt's achievements in the fields of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
DETENTION OF TRADE UNIONISTS AND WORKERS' RIGHTS ADVOCATES IN GUANGZHOU
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern the detention by the Chinese authorities of leading trade union activists and workers' rights advocates in Guangzhou, China, despite none of those involved having advocated or taken part in any violent acts; further notes well-verified sources quoted in the Financial Times and New York …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House takes note of the thirtieth anniversary of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. US federal holiday, on the third Monday in every January which is in recognition of his lifetime of achievements; recognises Dr King as one of history's greatest civil rights campaigners; acknowledges the sixtieth anniversary …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016
DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House condemns the Government's sustained attack on the Disabled Student Allowance; notes that the austerity programme has disproportionately hit disabled people who happen to be financially burdened students; further notes that passing the cost to universities may result in a substantial decrease in access to higher education for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016
REVOLT ON THE CLYDE 1919
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House remembers the Clyde Workers Committee which sought to demand a 40 hour working week for all workers; recognises the historical, social and cultural importance of the calling of the General Strike and Clyde Revolt to seek the implementation of the 40 hour week; further recognises those who …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th January 2016
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND DEVOLVED SERVICES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that many of the public services that will potentially come under the terms of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are competencies of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; further notes that the terms of TTIP could potentially significantly influence the ability …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL ILLEGAL MONEY LENDING TEAM ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that the Government is proposing to cut the budget of the national Illegal Money Lending Team by a third, which will result in a number of redundancies and a significantly reduced capacity; further notes that since the launch of this team in 2004, it …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
FREE SCHOOL MEAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets that there are hungry children in this country who are entitled, but not registered, to receive free school meals; notes that, as a consequence of this under-registration, their schools miss out on Pupil Premium funding which is tied to free school meal registration; calls on the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the Trade in Services Agreement is currently being negotiated at EU level, and that a range of concerns have been raised publicly at the content of this agreement; further notes that the negotiations regarding this proposal have been carried out in an opaque manner, and so …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th January 2016
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes with concern that mesothelioma is an invasive form of lung cancer caused primarily by prior exposure to asbestos; recognises that there is currently no cure for this devastating disease and that mesothelioma patients frequently have a very short life expectancy and experience complex and debilitating symptoms; …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
SITUATION OF CHILDREN IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House is concerned by the dreadful situation currently faced by 9.9 million children in Yemen, a war-torn country with the highest number of people in humanitarian need in the world; notes with concern that since March 2015 over 5,700 civilians have been killed, including more than 630 children, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT IN DARFUR
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned that sexual violence is a persistent and endemic part of the conflict in Darfur; is disturbed by the findings of the recent report by Waging Peace Rape in Darfur: A History of Predation on the use of rape as a weapon of war; is …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
BETTER THAN ZERO CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House supports the Better than Zero campaign, organised by the STUC, the STUC Youth Committee, affiliated trades unions and young precarious workers, which is a collective project against zero hours, zero rights, zero pay and zero respect workplaces and highlights insecure and low paid work affecting young workers …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers those who at this time of year, in particular, face persecution and discrimination for their religious beliefs; recognises that, despite these difficulties, the true message of Christmas will reach such people of faith no matter where they are and what difficulties they might face; and wishes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
CHILD POVERTY MEASUREMENTS AND TARGETS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recalls that the Child Poverty Act 2010 was passed with cross-party support; recognises the critical role that the measures and targets in this Act had on monitoring child poverty; notes that the Government's proposal to replace the measurements enshrined in the Act to monitor life chances was …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments will be seized upon …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
NHS STUDENT BURSARY v LOAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the mass petition currently gathering momentum opposed to Government plans to replace NHS bursaries with student loans; believes such a direction would be wrong and fundamentally unfair as unlike other students most student nurses spend half their time on unpaid clinical placements in hospitals …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
REDUCTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the review carried out into the up to £30 per week cut for some claimants of employment and support allowance, as set out in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill, which clearly shows that far from incentivising people with disabilities to find work as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th December 2015
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY REPORT ON PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the new report, The Poor Pay More, published by Christians Against Poverty, a charity which helps thousands of people each year struggling with unmanageable debt; acknowledges the report's conclusion that people using pre-payment meters (PPMs), which are used by 39 per cent of CAP's clients, are …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND NEW MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the World Health Organisation (WHO) is shortly to discuss reforms of the research and development of medicines worldwide; notes that examples of failures in medicine include lack of new treatments for conditions such as tuberculosis and other so-called diseases of poverty, and that those …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th December 2015
LEGAL COMMUNITY IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about China's country-wide crackdown against lawyers and the legal community, with hundreds of criminal defence and human rights lawyers, law firm staff, family members and lay advocates being subjected to wrongful arrests and prosecutions, arbitrary and incommunicado detentions and enforced disappearances without judicial oversight, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th December 2015
VIOLENCE IN GALKAYO, SOMALIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern clashes between armed militias in Somalia's historically divided city of Galkayo that broke out on 22 November 2015 and have killed at least 40 people, injured hundreds and displaced thousands; welcomes the international community's efforts to find a peaceful political solution to the fighting; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the report by Save the Children, Nowhere Safe for Yemen's Children: the deadly impact of explosive weapons in Yemen, published in December 2015, including what the report calls mounting evidence that serious violations of international humanitarian law have been committed in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
ASSASSINATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF ADEN, YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the recent assassination of the Governor of Aden, Yemen, Jaafar Mohammed Saad, by Daesh; is deeply concerned by the growing strength of Daesh in Yemen, which has announced its intention to continue assassinating political figures and bombing mosques and other civilian areas; notes that …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT CHRISTMAS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House encourages families and friends to take extra care and be aware of the importance of electrical safety, especially in the homes of elderly relatives and friends, as the Christmas period approaches.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Human Rights Day 2015 which takes place on 10 December 2015; notes that this year's Human Rights Day is devoted to the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
EU FISHERIES COUNCIL
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House calls on the Minister of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment to negotiate the best possible deal for the UK fishing industry ahead of the forthcoming EU Fisheries Council meeting.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
CHRISTIANS IN UZBEKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the treatment of Christians in Uzbekistan where a group of Christians have been detained and tortured after police raided their worship meeting in a private home; and calls on the Government to make representations to the Uzbeki government to ensure their immediate release.
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
CADBURY'S NON-PAYMENT OF TAX ON UK PROFITS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern that Mondelez, the company which owns chocolate company Cadbury, paid no UK corporation tax on its 2014 profits of £96.5 million; condemns Mondelez's decision to avoid paying taxes in the UK by offsetting its tax liability against interest payments due on a bond …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
COURT CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and the entirely detrimental impact this will have on access to local justice; believes that the public need to see justice being delivered within the communities it is meant to serve …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
DONALD TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON MUSLIM IMMIGRATION TO THE US
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the call by US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for a total and complete shutdown on those of the Muslim faith from entering the US; believes such intemperate public statements only provide an excuse for jihadists of all stripes to justify their evil and anti-Muslim …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
EFFECT OF ACCELERATED PENSION CHANGES ON WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950S
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the impact of pension changes on women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1955 who originally expected pension equalisation to be phased-in steadily between 2010 and 2020 but have been caught by acceleration to their retirement age after the Pensions Act 2011; notes that …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
8th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015
PLANNED STRIKE ACTION BY DVSA STAFF
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with concern the planned strike action by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff over proposed changes to staff working conditions; further notes the widespread support for this action amongst balloted staff with 91 per cent voting in favour, from a turnout of 65 per cent; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
7th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015
WOMEN'S GLOBAL CALL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Women's Global Call for Justice and the inspiring role played by women and girls in advance of and during the UN Climate Conference taking place in Paris; recognises that women and girls are not only facing severe impacts of climate change, but are central to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many vulnerable disabled …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015
CURFEW ON THE CITY OF SILVAN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses deep concern over the curfew placed on the Kurdish city of Silvan in Turkey, where Turkish security forces have launched major bombardments that have led to the deaths of around a dozen civilians and left the city without access to food, water and medical supplies; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is deeply concerned by the risks faced by those attempting to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression in Turkey, including in connection with legal proceedings initiated against journalists and others accused of criticising Government officials; notes in this connection that Turkey is ranked 149th …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE RACE RELATIONS ACT 1965
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Race Relations Act 1965, which was the first legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination and which outlawed discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, or ethnic or national origins in public places; notes that it also …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY UK REPORT ON ACCESS TO HYDROTHERAPY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the new report by Muscular Dystrophy UK on the urgent need to increase access to hydrotherapy across the UK; notes that many health professionals believe it improves or maintains mobility, strength and flexibility and is a good form of aerobic exercise for people with muscle-wasting conditions; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015
TRANSITION BLACK ISLE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Transition Black Isle on the success of the Million Miles project, a bottom-up, citizen-led project that substantially impacted levels of car use; recognises that this project delivered a reduction of 1,352,277 miles driven, saving 718 tonnes of carbon a year; and welcomes that the work of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015
COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING WOMEN'S FORUM 2015
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House commends the historical first meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Women's Forum; notes that there are approximately one billion women and young girls throughout the commonwealth; further notes the statement from the conference that our granddaughters will not achieve wage parity unless there is …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
1st December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
JOHNSON MATTHEY JOB LOSSES
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses concern at the loss of 60 jobs to Dundee caused by the closure of the Johnson Matthey Battery Systems factory in the city; further expresses concern at the management's statement that they cannot attract the talent required to the city; notes the impact that this will …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
1st December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
PATRYK TOPOLSKI AND THE HELEN McGREGOR AWARD
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Patryk Topolski, winner of this year's Helen McGregor Award; recognises that he is the youngest-ever winner of the award, which is given annually to recognise a significant contribution to a local community by people who give freely of their own time and efforts to improve local …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
UMBRELLA COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is concerned that construction workers forced to operate via umbrella companies need to brace themselves for a sharp reduction in take-home pay following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement on 25 November 2015; notes that hidden in the 154 page document is the decision to ban …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
BARCLAYS ARMED FORCES TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT AND RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the Armed Forces Transition, Employment, and Resettlement (AFTER) programme, established by Barclays, which aims to champion and harness the potential of ex-military talent in the commercial sector, and offers a range of mentoring, coaching and employment opportunities; notes the findings of research conducted for the programme …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
1st December 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
SELF-MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House welcomes the launch of the care co-ordinating guide, My Plan for My Life With..., which is designed to support and empower people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions to manage their condition better and to feel more in control of their care; commends the work of the organisations involved …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE CLAIMS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the Government has chosen to remove the tax relief mechanism Travel and Subsistence from contractors from April 2016, a decision which is likely to result in around 1.6 million workers experiencing up to a 20 per cent wage cut to their net salaries overnight; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
DAVIS CUP VICTORY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Andy and Jamie Murray, and the entire British team, on winning the Davis Cup and bringing it back to Britain for the first time in 79 years; and commends the team for being fantastic role models and inspirations to young tennis fans and players across the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
26th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House recognises the important role that Fairtrade towns have played in improving the lives of the poorest producers in the world; commends the work of campaigners and businesses in the UK in maintaining ethical business practices pertaining to the Fairtrade movement; notes with pride that Scotland gained Fairtrade …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
30th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
SHORT-NOTICE SHIFT CANCELLATION IN FAST FOOD INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is deeply concerned that a recent survey of popular restaurant chains who collectively operate over 9,000 outlets nationwide found that only a quarter of such employers ruled out cancelling shifts without notice; notes that this practice, known as shift-shafting, can lead to employees arriving at work only …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
OFFSHORE INDUSTRY SKILLS BASE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is deeply concerned by the loss of jobs, skills, investment and employment rights in the North Sea oil and gas industry and supply chain resulting from falling oil prices since July 2014; notes that over 65,000 jobs have been lost in the industry and supply chain, along …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th November 2015
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
BLUE PLAQUE FOR ANEURIN BEVAN AND JENNIE LEE
Tabled by:
Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)
That this House notes that English Heritage has, in November 2015, erected a Blue Plaque at the former London home of Aneurin Bevan and Jennie Lee, former Cabinet Ministers and hon. Members; further notes the significant contributions made by these individuals during their political careers, such as the establishment of …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
STATUTORY MONITORING OF THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes the 2015 report of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee, specifically the report's recommendations regarding the use of closed circuit television in slaughterhouses; and calls on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to implement arrangements to place the monitoring of closed circuit television on a …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd November 2015
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GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
Tabled by:
Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
That this House notes that alcohol harm costs the UK £21 billion a year; further notes that alcohol misuse is now Britain's third biggest health problem after smoking and obesity, costing the NHS alone £3.5 billion a year; recognises that just one in 20 dependent drinkers receives treatment; believes that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
HALEY DAVIDSON, YOUTH LINK, YMCA AND BIFFY CLYRO
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the work of Haley Davidson in achieving her one year of volunteering certificate from Youthlink Scotland; notes that, at only 17, Haley has now participated in community volunteering for an amazing seven years; further notes that the Youthlink programme of activities continues to be successful at …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
PANCREATIC CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern that just under 9,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK every year; acknowledges that this type of cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of any common cancer and one that has barely improved in 40 years; and commends Ulster University …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
GLOBAL TERRORIST ATTACKS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attacks that have happened across the world in the last fortnight, including attacks in Nigeria, Mali and France; and reaffirms its commitment to tackle terrorism in every corner of the globe.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
PROMOTE FAIRTRADE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House acknowledges that Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency has three Fairtrade towns, Dalgety Bay, Burntisland and Lochgelly, which is more than any other constituency in Fife; understands that Dalgety Bay is one of the leaders of the Fairtrade movement in Fife; recognises that the Fairtrade Foundation is a global …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2015
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FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FOR 16 TO 18 YEAR OLDS
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House believes that funding for education of 16 to 18 year olds in schools and colleges should be the same as that provided for the education of 14 to 16 year olds, reflecting costs, ensuring the best A-levels, offering technical courses, reducing student drop-out and gaining good results …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
19th November 2015
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RAF AT LEUCHARS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Defence to consider re-opening the former Royal Air Force base Leuchars in Fife, operating alongside the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and others at Leuchars Station as part of the Strategic Defence and Security …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2015
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REGULATION OF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House recommends that Claims Management Companies (CMC) regulation be made more effective by transferring oversight to the Financial Conduct Authority; and further recommends that reform cover transparency in all aspects of CMC involvement in claims, scope of current regulations, compliance and enforcement of rules, improvements to conduct rules, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
19th November 2015
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FUNDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the March Budget 2015 to invest an additional £1.25 billion over five years to improve children and young people's mental health services, amounting to £250 million annually; expresses strong concern that only £143 million of this funding will be spent in 2015-16, which …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2015
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JUNIOR DOCTORS' CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses admiration for the passion, dedication and sense of vocation of junior doctors up and down the country; criticises the Government for its handling of the ongoing dispute over reform of the junior doctors' contract; accepts the value of reforming working practices if there is evidence that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP FOR FAMILIES OF MISSING PERSONS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House notes with concern the delay in introducing a new power of guardianship for the families of missing persons, as announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC; further notes the unnecessary distress caused to the families of missing people when financial institutions insist that they will only deal …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
18th November 2015
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
OPEN DOORS 2016 WORLD WATCH LIST
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the Open Doors 2016 World Watch List which is due to be launched in January 2016; acknowledges the work being done by the Open Doors organisation in highlighting the persecution of Christians worldwide; and expresses its hope that hon. Members and mainstream and social media outlets …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes the exceptional contribution made by the British Youth Council's UK Youth Parliament to public life, especially through local communities, and its ability to mobilise and engage the broader youth population in political issues and campaigning; further notes the hard work of the charity and its volunteers …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015
CARERS RIGHTS DAY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes Carers Rights Day which is due to be held on 20 November 2015; recognises that this day is used to bring organisations across the UK together to provide advice and information to unpaid carers, making sure that they are aware of the support available to them; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
CAP ON CARE COSTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House condemns the Conservative Government's decision to abandon the plan to introduce a cap on care costs and extended means-tested support from April 2016, a landmark policy within the Care Act 2014 enacted by the Coalition Government; believes that the Government's U-turn on its manifesto commitment to introduce …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
PUPPIES AND KITTENS IN PET SHOPS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House recognises that the process of selling puppies and kittens through licensed pet shops as defined under Section 7 of the Pet Animals Act 1951 negatively impacts upon the animals' welfare; notes that it is almost impossible to meet the requirements for these species as advised under Section …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that a number of government departments are still not paying all their staff, including contractors, the living wage; observes that departments which pay staff rates below the breadline include the Departments of Work and Pensions, International Development, Education, Health, Business Innovation and Skills and …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2015
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the outstanding work done by Small Business Saturday UK in encouraging consumers to shop locally and support small businesses in their communities; congratulates Britain's five million small businesses for providing the backbone of local economies and employment; welcomes the diversity, resilience and innovation of the small …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
TERRORIST ATTACK IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Paris and offers its sincerest condolences to President Hollande and the French nation; and reaffirms the UK's determination and commitment to defeat terrorism wherever it is in the world and stands in solidarity with those affected at this time.
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
16th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
EQUAL PAY DAY
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the Fawcett Society's Equal Pay Day, held on 9 November 2015; believes that many women are effectively working the remainder of this year for free due to the gender pay gap, currently at 14.2 per cent; acknowledges the gender pay gap is at nearly 55 per …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
PRESCRIPTION CHARGES FOR APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes that those on apprenticeships aged 16 to 18 or 19 and over, but in the first year of their apprenticeship, earn only £3.30 per hour but are required to pay for their prescriptions, whereas those of the same age but in full-time education receive free prescriptions; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th November 2015
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THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT AND ROYAL NAVY PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands of people who served in the Royal Navy before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and for when they have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2015
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WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House commemorates the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on 15 November 2015; mourns the many people killed and injured in road crashes across the world; sympathises with the families of road traffic victims; acknowledges the grief and distress that road traffic crashes can have on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
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EFFECT OF PAY RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House believes that the one per cent four-year public sector pay cap announced by the Chancellor in the Summer Budget will inflict deep damage to public services and unfairly shut out public sector workers from the benefits of growth across the economy; notes that public sector workers have …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
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75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLITZ IN COVENTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Blitz in Coventry; remembers the many hundreds of people who lost their lives in the city during the Luftwaffe bombing campaign; acknowledges the spirit of the people of Coventry throughout that time and the current status of the city as a …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
QUINTINSHILL RAIL DISASTER COMMEMORATIVE CARRIAGE
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commends the work of the GCR Rolling Stock Trust to restore a Victorian wooden railway carriage and dedicate it to the honour of the 436 dead and injured in the Quintinshill rail disaster of 22 May 1915; recognises that most of the casualties in what remains the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
CENTENARY OF GLASGOW RENT STRIKES AND REMEMBER MARY BARBOUR ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the centenary of the Glasgow rent strikes, which culminated on 17 November 1915, with thousands of tenants from Govan and across Glasgow besieging the Sheriff Court to protest at actions by landlords for charging extortionate increases; further notes that this followed months of rent strikes by …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
SILENCING OF CRITICS IN MALAYSIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the restriction of space for public debate and free speech in Malaysia, after the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Razak lost the popular vote in the 2013 elections and the continuation of a corruption scandal involving the Government-owned 1 Malaysia Development Berhad …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that the only acceptable number of deaths and serious injuries on UK roads is zero; congratulates Brake, the road safety charity, together with sponsors AIG and Specsavers, on coordinating Road …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
BRITISH WOMEN AND THE NEW BRITISH PASSPORT
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House recognises the great contribution made by Hilda of Whitby, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley, the Brontë sisters, George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Dorothy Hodgkin, Iris Murdoch, Barbara Hepworth, Elisabeth Frink, Bridget Riley, Zandra Rhodes, Vivienne Westwood, Margery Kemp, Marie Stopes, Meera Syal, Aphra Behn, Lady Mary …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
EAGLESHAM MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eaglesham 1990 Macmillan Cancer Support Committee on reaching its 25th anniversary; notes that the group's founder, Marie Jeffrey, was prompted to start fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support in response to a relative losing her battle against cancer; further notes that over this 25 year period the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
THROMBOSIS IN CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House wholeheartedly supports World Thrombosis Day in raising global awareness of deadly venous thromboembolism (VTE) blood clots; congratulates the NHS on becoming a world leader in risk assessing hospital in-patients; notes that cancer patients are at particular increased risk, with up to 4,000 cancer deaths per year due …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
UK NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the dedication and hard work of nurses and midwives across the UK; acknowledges the disparity that exists between the regulation of nurses and midwives and other regulated health professionals; believes that action is required to ensure that the regulation of nurses and midwives keeps pace with …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
AIR PASSENGER DUTY RATES
Tabled by:
Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)
That this House notes the Scottish Government's plans to use its additional devolved powers to reduce rates of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for passengers flying from Scottish airports by 50 per cent in the short-term, to be followed by eventual abolition; recognises that whilst UK APD is the highest tax …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
29th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled
74 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
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TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is opposed to the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) currently being negotiated at EU level, which would lead to more public services being outsourced to private companies, would transfer powers to regulate the UK labour market from Parliament to private companies, and prioritise the profits of corporations …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2015
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HAROLD WILSON CENTENARY IN 2016
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that 11 March 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harold Wilson; further notes that Harold Wilson won four general elections, kept the UK out of Vietnam but in NATO and successfully delivered a referendum on the EU; considers that Mr Wilson introduced vast …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 2
4th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
REDEDICATION OF PLUSCARDEN ABBEY CHURCH
Tabled by:
Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party - Moray)
That this House congratulates the Benedictine Community of Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin, on the rededication of its Abbey Church on Thursday 5 November 2015; notes that the Abbey was originally founded in 1230, but was unused from the Reformation until monastic observance was begun again in 1948; further notes the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
PALLIATIVE CARE - MARIE CURIE'S CALL FOR ACTION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is deeply concerned that too many people do not get the right care and support when they have a terminal illness; notes that every year an estimated 110,000 people across the UK, almost one in every five people who die annually, miss out on the palliative care …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th November 2015
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TUITION FEES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House calls on the Government to abandon its dangerous and ill thought-out plans to retrospectively change the student loan system, which is likely to result in the terms and conditions of current loans being rewritten without the agreement of students; reminds the Government of its tuition fee increases …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
4th November 2015
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TORTURE, EXECUTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by the continuing steep rise in executions during Hassan Rouhani's presidential tenure in Iran over the last two years; notes the widespread sentencing of degrading and inhumane medieval judicial punishments, including public hangings and floggings, prisoners being paraded in streets, torture, limb amputations and eye …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
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IBRAHIM HALAWA AND VISIT OF EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with concern the case of Irish national Ibrahim Halawa who was arrested during pro-democracy protests in Cairo in August 2013; further notes that Ibrahim was just 17 years old at the time and visiting family in Egypt; notes that he was held in solitary confinement without …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
ANTI-SEMITISM AND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes with concern that the Community Security Trust recorded a doubling of anti-Semitic incidents across the UK in 2014 to 1,168; further notes that the pattern of these attacks reveals the single biggest contributing factor to have been anti-Semitic reaction to the armed violence between Israel and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
PRE-DIABETES AND PREVENTION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends recent research by the University of Hawaii, led by Professor Dr Wei Jia, which shows testing may be able to identify individuals who are pre-diabetic long before conventional ways of measuring the disease; notes that patients who are diagnosed as pre-diabetic can take measures to improve …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
CARERS ALLOWANCE EARNINGS LIMIT
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House believes that carers provide a valuable service to the community and should be encouraged and supported to remain in education or employment while undertaking their caring responsibilities; notes the terms on the Government website, which states that the earnings limit for those receiving careers allowance is no …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED VETERANS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House congratulates the four British and two US wounded veterans from the charity Walking with the Wounded on completing their 72 days, 1,000 mile Walk of Britain, raising awareness of their outstanding resilience and showing how they face their future with the same courage and determination which they …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
CONFLICT IN YEMEN (2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the continued conflict in Yemen, where fighting between multiple parties is exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis; is alarmed that 22 million people remain in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, including the need for food, water and medical supplies; notes that the urgent need …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
SELF CARE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes the national awareness campaign Self Care Week, from 16 to 22 November 2015, which encourages people to Self Care For Life; notes the aim of highlighting how people can better look after their own physical health and mental wellbeing, and the steps that can be taken …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
CO-OPERATION BY SERVICE CHARITIES
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate Services Charities: accordingly, welcomes the recent battlefield tour, for wounded veterans of all ages, to Ypres, organised and run by The Not Forgotten Association in co-operation with the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association and Combat Stress; acknowledges, in this Great …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
MY CROHN'S AND COLITIS CARE
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Caerphilly)
That this House warmly welcomes the launch of My Crohn's and Colitis Care in Parliament on 4 November 2015; supports the production of this new information and advice guide by Crohn's and Colitis UK, the leading UK charity in the battle against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that at …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
LIVING WAGE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes Living Wage Week 2015 which has seen a 40 pence increase in the living wage to £8.25, calculated independently and set by the Living Wage Foundation in partnership with the Poverty Alliance in Scotland; notes the new rate is nearly a fifth higher than the current …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES TARGETING JOURNALISTS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House notes that last year 118 media workers lost their lives, yet just one out of 10 such killings of journalists is investigated; supports the annual campaign held every November by the International Federation of Journalists to end impunity for governments and de facto authorities globally in respect …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd November 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
SIGHT TESTS IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House is concerned that thousands of children with learning disabilities, who are estimated to be 28 times more likely to have a serious sight problem, are not accessing their right to a free NHS sight test; believes that work by the charity SeeAbility and others in special schools …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th November 2015
BT PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House condemns the additional payment processing fee of £18 per transaction charged by BT to customers who are unable to pay their bill by direct debit; notes that this indirectly impacts on the lowest paid in society who are unable to set up a direct debit and therefore …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
29th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
HOUSING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Functions) (Local Housing Allowance Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1753, dated 7 October 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12 October 2015, be annulled
17 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 1
28th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
LIVING WAGE WEEK AND REDUCTIONS TO TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House joins all those supporting Living Wage Week from 1 to 7 November 2015; notes the hourly national living wage rate, set by the Living Wage Foundation, according to the cost of living, is currently £7.85 with a London rate of £9.15; further notes the national minimum wage …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
GIVING TUESDAY
Tabled by:
Nick Hurd (Conservative - Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
That this House notes that the UK is consistently ranked as one of the most generous countries in the world; acknowledges the important contribution that charities and voluntary groups, donors and volunteers make in each constituency; celebrates the success of the #GivingTuesday campaign in the UK in 2014 last year, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
SUPPLY TEACHERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House appreciates and values the work of supply teachers, who are an essential resource for schools; is concerned that in the past five years there has been a significant increase in the number and cost of agencies supplying teachers to schools, meaning increasing amounts of public money going …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
CITY LINK INSOLVENCY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that three former directors of the courier and logistics firm City Link which collapsed at Christmas 2014 are to be prosecuted for failing to consult with staff and the Government; expresses concern that workers classed as self-employed by City Link, accounting for around 78 per cent …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
THE SYRIAC PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses grave concern for the Syriac people, an ancient Christian minority who faced extinction in their own homeland of Tur Abdin; notes that once again these people, many of whom only returned in recent years, find themselves caught in the middle of fighting between the PKK fighters …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
ACCESS TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the draft guidance published by NICE to not approve the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment called Translarna at this stage; acknowledges that NICE has requested further data on cost and information from the latest phase of the clinical trial from PTC Therapeutics, the pharmaceutical company which manufactures …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
WILSON DOCTRINE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the judgment of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) that the Wilson Doctrine is not legally enforceable and calls it a political statement in a political context, encompassing the ambiguity that is sometimes to be found in political statements; further notes that this runs contrary to assurances …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
CORPORATE TAXATION AND OECD PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports the proposals put forward by the OECD in a reform programme announced in October 2015 to make it harder for firms to move profits to tax havens; welcomes the commitment by the Chancellor to bring forward legislative proposals to enact those reforms, but believes that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
SPECIAL GUARDIANS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises the valuable care undertaken by Special Guardians, including grandparents, appointed as such under Special Guardianship Orders under the Children Act 1989; believes that Special Guardians should be publicly congratulated on the fulfilment of their caring responsibilities, which are often carried out in very difficult personal circumstances; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that providing children with a nutritious lunch is crucial for their early learning development which helps them take the opportunity to excel at school; recalls that the Chancellor recognised this before the last General Election with the promise to protect free school meals for infants; …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
EPILEPSY PASSPORT
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House congratulates the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) on the launch of the Epilepsy Passport following the recommendation to introduce an Epilepsy Passport in the Child Health Review on Epilepsy by RCPCH in September 2015; welcomes the resolution of the World Health Organisation that stressed …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to request that the Burmese government reviews the recently published series of bills that would restrict freedom of religion or belief for Buddhists, Christians, Muslims and other people; expresses concern on the effect of that legislation on the forthcoming …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
13th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
RESTRICTIONS ON CHRISTIANS IN VIETNAM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to urge the Vietnam government to relax restrictions on Christians, who are subject to beatings, harassment, intimidation and registration policies; notes that a number of Christian prisoners remain behind bars because of their religious beliefs; further notes that, under …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
13th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
RELEASE OF PASTOR ABEDINI IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House requests the immediate release of Pastor Abedini and other Christians, Behnam Irani, Maryam Naseem, Naghash-Zargaran, Ebrahim Firouzi and Ata Babaei, detained in Iran for no reason other than the peaceful exercise of their Christian faith; expresses concern that seven Baha'i leaders, Mrs Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr Jamaloddin Khanjani, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports the launch of the Why guess when you can test? campaign; hopes that this will raise much needed awareness of how to prevent an infection recognised to be the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
10th September 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th September 2015
POST OFFICE HORIZON COMPUTER SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes with concern that a number of postmasters have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, or have been prosecuted or imprisoned, solely on the basis of questionable data indicating cash shortfalls from the Post Office Horizon computer system introduced in 2000; further notes that the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th September 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
EFFECT OF ZERO-HOURS CONTRACTS ON WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises the increase in zero-hours contracts under the current Government's austerity measures; accepts the Office for National Statistics figures that show 750,000 people are on zero-hours contracts in the UK as of June 2015; acknowledges the financial constraints zero-hours contracts can put on working people who are …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
INCOMES OF WORKING FAMILIES AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with grave concern that the Government's changes to tax credits will make many working families on low wages worse off, despite the increase to the National Minimum Wage; observes that the new minimum wage is nowhere near a Living Wage; further observes that under the proposed …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
PAY AT DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that the pay of public servants employed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was frozen in 2010 and 2011 and increased by a maximum of one per cent from 2012 to 2015, and pay has therefore fallen in real terms over the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
NEW MOTHERS AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned about the findings of recent Equality and Human Rights Commission research with over 3,200 new mothers that was carried out in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; understands that 11 per cent of the women interviewed reported having been dismissed, made compulsorily …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
PHARMACEUTICAL PRICING REGULATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the Pharmaceutical Pricing Regulation Scheme (PPRS), a voluntary scheme where drugs companies pay a rebate to the Department of Health when NHS spending on branded medicines goes above agreed growth rates; further notes that the PPRS payment estimate for the UK in 2014-15 is £443 million …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the findings of research conducted by the London School of Economics which demonstrated that many of the approximately 468,000 people who die each year in the UK needed palliative care during their illness, but did not receive it; notes that the report pointed out …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
CUTS IN BENEFITS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is disappointed to learn that the Government is planning to cut support for people placed in the work related activity group (WRAG) of employment and support allowance from April 2017, down to the rates paid to people on jobseeker's allowance (JSA); notes that half of the people …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2015
END OF PRODUCTION FOR THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Tabled by:
Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
That this House records with great pride the production of the two-millionth Land Rover Defender; salutes the extraordinary achievement of Land Rover's designers and workers in creating a world-renowned British classic; and notes with great sadness the end of an era as production draws to an end, but looks forward …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS AND GALLIPOLI DAY
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that 12 July 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of what is known as Gallipoli Day, when more than 300 officers and men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers were killed, with 42 of them from the town of Kelso; laments the fact that this was the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
ARMS AND THE KURDS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has a 650 mile border with the self-styled Islamic State and has lost over 1,200 Peshmerga soldiers, with 7,000 injuries since Isis attacked Kurdistan last August; believes that American and British airpower are vital to the continued defence of the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
LOW PAY AND YOUNG WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the National Living Wage policy announced in the 2015 Budget will not improve the incomes of many low paid workers, owing to the simultaneous reductions in working benefits, tax credits and local housing allowance; further notes that the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies calculates that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 20
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
TREATMENT OF LOW-PAID EMPLOYEES BY SOTHEBY'S
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Sotheby's and its cleaning contractor Servest, concerning cleaners and porters who are members of the trade union United Voices of the World (UVW); is appalled that Sotheby's and Servest consider peaceful protest to be an act of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th July 2015
PUBLIC SPENDING IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
Tabled by:
Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
That this House notes the Birmingham Post's revelation that public spending per capita in the West Midlands is just £10,793; further notes that this significantly lags behind other major conurbations, including London, Liverpool and Manchester, despite the significant levels of regional poverty, the regional productivity gap and the importance of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal practice in the UK and that legislation includes the offences of taking a British national or a permanent resident abroad for FGM; further notes that FGM still is an offence under the Human Rights Act; …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
THE LIVING WAGE AT FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the recent commitment of Premier League football clubs to pay the living wage to all full-time employees; notes that the average salary of a Premier League footballer is over £40,000 per week but that many Premier League football clubs still do not pay all contracted and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
STUDENT GRANTS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the increase in the participation of working class students in higher education since maintenance grants were reintroduced; condemns the proposal to cut grants as a direct attack on the poorest people accessing higher education in England; further notes that the transition from a subsidy to a …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE ENTERPRISES
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the Centre for Economics and Business Research's finding that arts and culture in England contributes £7.7 billion to the UK economy from an investment of 0.1 per cent of public spending; further notes statements published by the Creative Industries Federation from leaders in creative businesses that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
TREATMENT OF YAZIDI WOMEN AND MINORITIES BY ISIL
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House remains extremely concerned about the treatment of minorities in Iraq and parts of Syria by ISIL (also known as Daesh), and in particular the persecution of Yazidi women, who have been brutally targeted since August 2014 and who continue to be held in ISIL captivity in large …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
FREE SPEECH IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House expresses severe concerns about the ongoing restrictions against free speech in Bahrain; notes the recent findings by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch of reprisals against individuals exercising their right to free speech in Bahrain, including the continued ban on protests and rallies and the systematic use …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
DUTY EXEMPTION FOR SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCERS
Tabled by:
David Warburton (Independent - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of small-scale cider producers, which comprise some 80 per cent of Britain's individual cider makers, believing that they are integral to a great British tradition, supporting a lively pub culture and tourism sector; is concerned that small cider producers …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
INVESTMENT IN BUILDING NEW HOMES AND THE HOUSING BENEFIT BILL
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes with concern that there has been a dramatic reduction in the supply of housing, particularly social housing at social rents, since 2010; further notes that plans to extend the right to buy scheme to housing association tenants in England will further reduce the number of social …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th July 2015
ANTHONY NOLAN DESTINATION: CURE REPORT AND STEM CELL DONATION
Tabled by:
Colleen Fletcher (Labour - Coventry North East)
That this House is concerned that, of the estimated 11,300 blood cancer patients in the UK who will need a stem cell transplant in the next five years, one in eight will fail to find the matching donor they need; is further concerned that the odds of finding a donor …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
DALAI LAMA'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House congratulates Tibet's exiled spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 80th birthday on 6 July 2015; recognises him as a global icon of peace and compassion; commends his work promoting mindfulness and non-violence; and encourages the Chinese government to enter into immediate and meaningful …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House is disappointed and deeply saddened by the announcement that employee-owned Hatfield Colliery has ceased production following a refusal by the Government to provide the required financial assistance; deeply regrets the imminent loss of the jobs of 428 miners and support staff, the impact this will have on …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with dismay that, despite the Herculean efforts of the work force, its representatives and others to keep open Hatfield Colliery in South Yorkshire, a decision has been made to cease production at the pit with immediate effect; recalls that the trades unions concerned together with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2015
ACCESS TO VIMIZIM
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned that it has been 14 months since the treatment Vimizim was licensed by the European Medicines Agency in April 2014; notes this was a treatment for which the UK led the clinical trial, with the first person in the world receiving the drug being a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
30th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
CALLING TIME ON NUISANCE CALLS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that too many members of the public are bombarded with nuisance calls and texts which is a huge issue of concern; is aware that the Which? campaign, Calling Time on Nuisance Calls and Texts, found that eight in 10 people said that cold calls were an …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the importance of education around the world; notes that 58 million children around the world are unable to access their right to education; further recognises that over half of the children who do not go to school are girls; and welcomes the Send My Friend to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
SUPPORT FOR TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House supports the current tax credits system as a way to combat poverty and help families as a means of topping up their income and assisting with childcare payments; and opposes any proposal to reduce the family element that would result in lower awards for claimants.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
RELEASE OF FORMER PRESIDENT NASHEED OF THE MALDIVES
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House recognises the arbitrary and unjust arrest and imprisonment of former President Nasheed of the Maldives, a great friend of the UK in an important Commonwealth country; supports the Prime Minister's call on 24 June 2015 that President Nasheed be swiftly released from detention, along with all other …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
CAR PARKING ON PAVEMENTS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports the campaign by Guide Dogs for the Blind and others to stop cars parking on pavements; considers that parking on pavements is a hindrance to many pedestrians, particularly those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, as well as being of great danger to those who are blind or …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF RED SQUIRRELS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House is concerned at the decrease in the number of red squirrels over the last 50 years, despite attempts to promote and safeguard the species; supports wildlife organisations that have conservation programmes directed at protecting and sustaining the animals; and encourages local communities to keep a data record …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
EXTINCTION OF TREE KANGEROOS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises and expresses concern over the 14 tree kangaroo species that could soon become extinct due to their endangered status; is concerned with the illegal deforestation and hunting in provinces within Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia that has a detrimental impact on the population of tree …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
REDUCTION OF THE TURTLE DOVE POPULATION
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House expresses concern over the slow rate at which action to tackle the turtle dove depopulation is being resolved; notes that the RSPB has claimed that extinction is a real possibility; supports the efforts of organisations such as Operation Turtle Dove in the research of depopulation; and further …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that mental health challenges affect one in four people every year, and it is now essential that through the ambition to achieve parity of esteem that services are properly resourced financially and with trained professionals so that they can be accessed at the earliest opportunity, including …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
INTERNATIONAL DRUGS POLICY AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House welcomes the third global day of action for the Support Don't Punish campaign, to highlight the harms caused by the war on drugs; further welcomes the international day in support of victims of torture; notes that both events take place on 26 June 2015 and that both …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest and imprisonment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia in May 2014 for championing free speech and freedom of expression; is concerned that he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, 1,000 lashes, a fine of one million Saudi Riyal - over a quarter of …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is greatly concerned at the impact that charging for the use of the Child Maintenance Scheme (CMS) is having on families and children; believes that these charges in effect constitute a tax on children in contradiction to the Government's professed child-friendly stance; notes that charities such as …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
SITUATION IN BURUNDI
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses deep concern about the human rights, security and political situation in Burundi, and in particular about the political repression carried out by authorities against political opponents, and the situation of nearly 100,000 refugees driven away from their country by fear; expresses alarm that this security and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
SEAFARERS' RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled by the plight of Indonesian, Filipino and Romanian seafarers stranded in Newport, Wales on the Italian-flagged cargo ship Sunflower E which was arrested on 10 March due to the shipowner's unpaid debts, the eighth case this year of a ship being detained in a UK …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2015
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT OF GAZA
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that 8 July 2015 will be the first anniversary of the start of the most recent and most devastating Israeli military operation in Gaza and resulted in, according to the UN, more than 2,000 deaths, 1,492 of them civilians and 551 of those, children; notes that …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CASE OF RAIF BADAWI IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is appalled that the sentence handed down last May against Saudi blogger and activist Raif Badawi, of flogging, to be administered very harshly in public, with 50 lashes scheduled once a week for 20 weeks, as well as 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of one million …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
A CHRISTIAN COLONY IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the unprovoked attack by a mob on a Christian colony in Lahore; and calls on the government of Pakistan to ensure that the perpetrators of violence are brought to justice, to punish those who incite mobs to attack Christian properties and to take measures to protect …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House strongly condemns the serious and systematic human rights violations committed by the Eritrean government, as detailed by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, which published a hard-hitting report last week; expresses its concern that the Eritrean government has created a pervasive climate …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
10th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Nicholas Brown (Independent - Newcastle upon Tyne East)
That this House welcomes Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2015, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2015 and is led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust; notes that the week aims to highlight the importance of cervical screening and how attending a screening appointment can help to prevent cervical cancer; further …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CAFFÈ NERO AND CORPORATION TAX
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House is dismayed that despite making over £20 million of profit last year, Caffè Nero has not paid a penny in corporation tax; and calls on the directors of Caffè Nero to remedy this situation urgently.
63 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
THE BIG SHAVE OFF
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House praises the efforts of Paul Kehoe, one of the House's doorkeepers and a servant of the House for 37 years, in supporting The Big Shave Off in order to raise funds for charities involved with autism, Alzheimer's, Cancer UK, Help the Heroes and prostate cancer; is impressed …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
9th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5 and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; further expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
ALBION ROVERS CHAMPIONS AND FRIENDLY RIVALRY
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Albion Rovers FC on winning the Scottish League Second Division; and looks forward to the club resuming the friendly rivalry with its close neighbours and friends at Airdrie FC.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes Red Spokes for organising The Big Ride, a sponsored bicycle ride by some 1,000 cyclists from Edinburgh to London to be held from 1 to 9 August 2015 to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance, a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to helping deprived …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
4th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CONFLICT IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Houthi rebel group continues to fight forces loyal to the legitimate government and President Hadi; notes that a coalition of Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, continues to launch air strikes against the rebels; further notes that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CARERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
DAIRY FARMERS
Tabled by:
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker - Chorley)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying dairy products to consumers; highlights the high quality dairy products which are supplied by local farmers and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the way in which dairy farmers …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Speaker: 1
1st June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
ACCESS FOR HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES TO RAKHINE STATE IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House expresses its concern at the number of Rohingya Muslims from Burma and Bangladesh who have fled their countries since the start of the year, risking their lives in order to reach Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand; calls on the Government to make clear to the Burmese government the …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
WALKING TO SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking to school can improve the physical and mental health of children, young people, parents and carers, and provides children and young people with a greater sense of independence and self-confidence; notes the success of Living Streets Walk to School Week 2015 and congratulates Living …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2015
TRINITY MIRROR JOB LOSSES
Tabled by:
Geoffrey Robinson (Labour - Coventry North West)
That this House expresses deep concern at the announcement by Trinity Mirror that it intends to cut 25 Midlands jobs as part of a newsroom restructure; further expresses concern at the impact of such a development on local accountability and democracy; notes the impact this will have on content with …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
3rd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th June 2015
BURNING ALIVE OF A 15 YEAR OLD CHRISTIAN BOY IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the beating, torture and burning alive of a 15 year old Christian boy Nauman Masih, on 9 April 2015, in Lahore, after he was identified as a Christian by two Muslim youths; and calls on the government of Pakistan to ensure that the perpetrators of this …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
2nd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
PREVENTION OF DEBT CRISES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports taking action to prevent debt crises taking place in developing countries, as these delay development and can cause great suffering; welcomes the $130 billion of developing country debt which was cancelled through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative; notes that lending to low-income countries has trebled …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
WAR GRAVE RECOGNITION HMT LANCASTRIA
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its full and sincere support for those campaigners and family members whose loved ones died on 17 June 1940 when the troopship HMT Lancastria was sunk off the coast of France with the loss of an estimated 4,000 souls; further supports their efforts to have the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
2nd June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
DEATH SENTENCE ON FORMER PRESIDENT MORSI
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House condemns the unjust death sentence handed down to Former President of the Republic of Egypt, Mr Mohammad Morsi and to a number of his party members by an Egyptian court on 15 May 2015; believes this judgement is cruel and falls short of the principles of justice; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
RESTRICTIONS ON JOURNALISTS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House deplores the restrictions recently imposed on journalists in reporting proceedings in the Burmese parliament, the Assembly of the Union; notes that the restrictions have now been lifted; believes that the reporting of parliamentary proceedings is vital for public information and to hold Members accountable; further notes the …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
TRADE IN MEDICAL RECORDS AND DAILY MAIL INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House views with the gravest of concerns the recent revelations by the Daily Mail's Investigation Unit of the trade in personal data, particularly health records; notes that the medical records of thousands of people, including details on sick and disabled individuals, are being secretly sold on for as …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War, when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, one hundred years ago Sikh …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned by the displacement of 1 million Iraqi Christians by an increase in terrorism that has destabilised the country and forced them to pay protection money, convert to Islam or face death; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Christians are protected …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
CHILD ABUSE AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that justice for the survivors of child abuse should be a priority for the Government; notes that concerns have been raised by current and former police officers and special branch officers that by coming forward with evidence related to child abuse they could be prosecuted under …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
50th ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), established in 1965 in Rutherglen by Bishop Michael Foylan, Monsignor John Rooney and Mr John McKee, guided by the principles of the Second Vatican Council; thanks SCIAF for its dedication to ending poverty and working …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
NATIONAL EXPRESS
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the anti-trade union activities of UK-listed National Express PLC in its operations in the US, largely ignoring the safety concerns raised by employees and parents alike when transporting children to and from school; notes that these practices contrast with those of competing companies such as First …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
LOWER OIL PRICES AND THE BUS INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the price of oil is 50 per cent below its recent trend price and is forecast to stay at its new lower level for a prolonged period; further notes that, while falls in the oil price represent pure profit for bus companies, bus fares increased …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
DISAPPEARANCES IN BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat - Cambridge)
That this House notes with alarm the lack of a free and open democratic process in Bangladesh, and in particular the recent disappearance of Salah Uddin Ahmed, spokesperson and joint-secretary of the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP); further notes that there have been many other disappearances, including that of BNP …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
EXTENSION OF THE BADGER CULL
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House believes that commencing the next badger cull in June 2015 is completely misguided and that it will result in many badger cubs being killed when they do not have TB; and calls on the Government to abandon plans for the 2015 cull since this has been found …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
MEASURING THE COST OF LIVING
Tabled by:
Frank Doran (Labour - Aberdeen North)
That this House believes that the Retail Price Index (RPI) remains the most accurate measure of the rise in the cost of living faced by UK workers; notes that over many decades the majority of pay bargaining in the UK has traditionally taken the RPI as its main reference point …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
PERSECUTION OF THE ROHINGYA COMMUNITY IN BURMA
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that the Rohingya community in Burma continues to suffer serious abuse of its fundamental human rights; further notes that many members of the Rohingya community have been forced into camps or to leave the country; believes that the Burmese government should establish a special administrative territory …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
FORGOTTEN 14s
Tabled by:
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party - None)
That this House recognises that those people working in Northern Ireland at ages 14 and 15 between 1947 and 1957 continue to be the subject of a discrepancy in that they have worked longer in comparison to their Great Britain counterparts when the working age changed to 15 in 1947; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
CHURCH BOMBING IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House extends its deepest sympathies to those killed in the recent bombing of two churches in Lahore, Pakistan over the weekend of 14-15 March 2015; condemns the actions of the bombers which killed and injured those who were simply exercising their faith; and asks the Foreign and Commonwealth …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
17th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
PENSION SCAMS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the imminent change in the way personal pensions can be utilised; is concerned that tens of thousands of people, who qualify for more flexible arrangements from April 2015, have been targeted by those operating financial scams which seek to convince people to invest substantial pension savings …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
17th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FUTURE FUNDING CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the Local Government Association's Future Funding campaign and supports its aim of securing sustainable long-term funding for local authorities; acknowledges that councils have made £20 billion worth of savings since 2010, and applauds their resilience and ability to innovate; recognises that millions of people rely on …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
16th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015
NHS AND THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that the NHS is still included in the scope of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) despite the risk of this leading to a privatised, fragmented service that is run for private profit rather than public wellbeing; recognises that only a complete and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015
DETENTION AND TREATMENT OF BOYS FROM HARES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 15 March 2015, Mothering Sunday in the UK, marks the second anniversary of the arrest of five 16-year-old Palestinian boys from the village of Hares; condemns their having been dragged out of their homes at 3am by Israeli soldiers with attack dogs, taken without explanation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2015
ISTANBUL CONVENTION ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House calls on governments across Europe to ratify the Istanbul Convention on Women's Rights; believes the Convention to be an influential tool to tackle violence which affects the lives of millions of women in Europe; further believes that countries which ratify the treaty have an obligation to support …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2015
ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK, 14 TO 22 MARCH 2015
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House recognises the importance of tourism to the national economy and to the Ribble Valley during English Tourism Week; and notes that local businesses such as The Whalley Wine Shop, Mytton Fold Hotel, Huntley's, D Byrne & Co and Cowman's Famous Sausage Shop encourage visitors to come to …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015
VAT ON WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Charlotte Leslie (Conservative - Bristol North West)
That this House is concerned about the level of Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on women's sanitary products, such as tampons and sanitary towels; notes that, whilst female sanitary products are subject to a five per cent rate of VAT, shaving razors are subject to a zero per cent rate, …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015
McDONALD'S TAX AFFAIRS AND THE EXCHEQUER
Tabled by:
Ian Davidson (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow South West)
That this House is gravely concerned at evidence of the aggressive tax avoidance strategies pursued by global fast-food chain McDonald's over several years up to 2013; commends the work of the worldwide coalition of trade unions and global justice campaigns that resulted in the disclosure of these findings in the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
SALVATION ARMY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Salvation Army on reaching its 150th anniversary; acknowledges the great work that General William Booth began and that still continues in communities throughout the UK to this day; and commends it for its passion and dedication in the service of others.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House welcomes the broadcast of the BBC's documentary India's Daughter, which draws attention to the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh and other women; applauds the students from Jawaharlal Nehru University who marched to protest against the treatment of women; commends the police force and justice system of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
10th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th March 2015
ADULT SKILLS FUNDING IN LEICESTER
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned that funding for adult learning has been dramatically cut in Leicester, leading to the closure of the Leicester Open Distance Learning Centre and the Evington Road Centre; notes that the adult skills budget has fallen by over 30 per cent since 2010, and will …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
PARITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House notes with concern that some outsourced providers of public sector contracts are failing to pay their employees on the same terms and conditions as those carrying out the same work directly for the public sector; believes that all employees carrying out public sector work should have parity …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
POSTAL WORKERS AND CYBERSTREETWISE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Cyberstreetwise publicity campaign which makes a joke of dogs biting postal workers; notes that over 3,000 postal workers are injured every year and that two were nearly killed in 2007-08; believes that education, training, encouraging responsible dog ownership, enforcement and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
PSHE AND CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House is deeply concerned about recent cases of child abuse across the country; notes that recent reports from the Education Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Home Affairs Committee and the Children's Commissioner have all highlighted the key role that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
DEATH OF AVIJIT ROY
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House condemns the murder of Bengali US citizen, freethinker, writer and blogger Avijit Roy in Dhaka on 26 February 2015, believed to be carried out by an Islamist group which has claimed responsibility; notes that the recent blockade and general strikes by BNP/Jamaat-e-Islami has led to several deaths …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
NATURAL RESOURCES OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine One and Noa South of Gaza Marine Two …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2015
EPILEPSY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that there are more than 500,000 people in the UK who are affected by epilepsy, an illness that can develop in anyone at any age and be difficult to diagnose, with treatment often taking years to successfuly be established; understands that currently only one in …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
SAFETY AND SECURITY ROLE OF RAIL STATION STAFF
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House is concerned for the safety of the travelling public by threats to reduce the number of station staff; notes that the platform train interface is a major risk on the railways; further notes that Passenger Focus supports proper staffing at stations and has called for obligatory staffing …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2015
FUNDING OF FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that further education colleges are central to improving the nation's skills; shares the concerns of those working and studying in further education regarding the recently announced 24 per cent cuts to non-apprenticeship adult education funding in England; recognises that this will have a devastating effect on …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2015
BENEFITS SANCTIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House welcomes the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into Benefits sanctions policy beyond the Oakley Review; notes the large amount of compelling evidence from the PCS union, charities, welfare advisers and academics showing that the current sanctions regime is excessive, punitive and failing; is concerned that sanctions are …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
5th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2015
PARTIAL UPRATING FOR FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House notes with concern the situation faced by 550,000 British pensioners living overseas, primarily in Commonwealth countries, who are currently deprived of annual state pension uprating adjustments by the Government's frozen pension policy; believes that there is a positive incremental solution of partial uprating, involving introducing annual uprating …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, 100 years ago, Sikh troops …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2015
FANS ON THE BOARDS OF FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Iain McKenzie (Labour - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates Greenock Morton Football Club for voluntarily appointing Nick Robinson, chairman of the club's Supporters' Trust, to the board; believes that football fans should have a voice in every boardroom; recognises that this is the only way to ensure that those running football clubs share information, power …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2015
FURTHER EDUCATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House deplores the cuts to the further education budget which will impact severely on Bradford College and on other colleges throughout the country; notes that 24 per cent is to be cut from that budget in the next financial year; believes that crucial stepping stones back into learning …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
2nd March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2015
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; believes that we have a moral and public duty to ensure all police widows and widowers are financially provided …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MEXICO
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes, on the occasion of the State Visit to the UK of the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, that continued violations of internationally accepted labour rights take place on a daily basis in Mexico, many of which have been carried out in an attempt to crush …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Andrew Love (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton)
That this House agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that there is a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; fears the outbreak of further hostilities unless the situation improves dramatically; notes the considerable amount of British and other international aid required to keep Gaza from deteriorating further and to assist in …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th February 2015
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the introduction of charging for use of the new Child Maintenance Service and that a lack of resources means that £2.9 billion of the £3.9 billion arrears owed to single parent families is not being collected; deplores the fact that money once intended …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2015
WORKING CONDITIONS OF CARE WORKERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that care workers play an important role in looking after the elderly, sick and vulnerable; further notes that care workers should be treated with dignity and respect and should have the right to decent terms and conditions; believes that all care workers should be paid the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
11th February 2015
Jim Cunningham signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th February 2015
HOUTHI CONSOLIDATION OF POWER IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in Yemen, where the Houthi faction has announced that it will dissolve Parliament and establish an interim government; notes that the Houthi rebel group stormed the Presidential Palace and toppled the Yemeni government on 21 January 2015; is alarmed by the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1