Jo White's 7 Early Day Motions
18th December 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024

Reform of electoral law

Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2024
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th December 2024

25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Violence against women and girls

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th November 2024
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th November 2024

National Sherwood Forest Day

Tabled by: Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest)
That this House welcomes the celebration of a first National Sherwood Forest Day on 20 February on the anniversary of the birth of Major Hayman Rooke in 1723 for whom the Major Oak at Edwinstowe is named; notes that Sherwood Forest is a national environmental, cultural and heritage asset and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th November 2024
Jo White signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 13th November 2024

Disclosure and Barring Service checks for hon. Members and Peers

Tabled by: Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that all Parliamentarians should be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check when they take their place in the House of Commons or House of Lords.
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
17th October 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Ban trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 29
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1