22nd October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 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
16th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 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
31st October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2019
Theft of tools from tradespeople
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House is concerned that tool theft is ruining the livelihoods of honest and hard-working UK tradespeople and that it is a growing problem with one in three affected at an average cost of £3000; notes that in West Yorkshire alone £836,053 worth of tools were stolen in the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
31st October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2019
Children's playgrounds
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses concern about the decline in the number of children's playgrounds; notes that the latest figures suggest that around 450 playgrounds have been closed in England alone since 2015; believes that outdoor playtime for children is essential to their development and is important in promoting social cohesion …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th October 2019
John Grogan 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
23rd October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
16th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
14th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
28th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 28th 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
24th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th 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
21st October 2019
John Grogan 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
17th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Kashmiri people
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House calls on the Government to use all diplomatic and economic measures at its disposal to influence the Indian and Pakistan Governments to ensure that democracy is respected and that the Kashmiri people are at the heart of any constitutional reform of the region, including respecting both the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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
John Grogan signed this EDM 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
John Grogan signed this EDM 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
15th October 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM 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
30th September 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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
30th September 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 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
25th September 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM 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
4th September 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2019
CONFLICT IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House expresses huge concern about the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in Kashmir by the Indian Government, stripping away the right to special status for the people of Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the road to ethnic cleansing opened up by the ongoing communications blackout and the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2019
AMAZON FIRES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the over 90,000 fires recorded in Brazil so far this year, with burning detected inside indigenous lands and nature reserves; notes that the Amazon rainforest is home to over 20 million people including 1 million indigenous people, 10 per cent of the Earth's …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
PROROGATION
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that this Parliament be not prorogued before Friday 8 November 2019.
87 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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
8th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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
29th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 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
22nd January 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 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
14th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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
25th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th August 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
8th May 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 1st August 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
23rd July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2019
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
24th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
COMMERCIAL LOCAL RADIO AND BAUER
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the commercial local radio industry is now dominated by two media giants Global and Bauer; further notes that Bauer will own 36 per cent of commercial local radio licences in the UK if their purchase of four whole groups of radio stations namely UKRD, Wireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
REVIEW OF HEATHROW EXPANSION DECISION
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to undertake a review of the Airports National Planning Statement which supports the construction of an additional runway at Heathrow Airport exercising powers outlined in the Planning Act (2008); and believes that since the statement was first adopted there …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
11th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 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
15th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th 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
4th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019
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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019
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
4th July 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th 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
2nd April 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 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
17th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 27th 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
19th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th June 2019
PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO END PERIOD POVERTY IN SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this house welcomes the Government's announcement of period poverty funding which will fight stigma around menstruation and provide free period products in primary and secondary schools across England; notes that 4.3 billion disposable menstrual products are used in the UK every year and an estimated 2.5 million tampons and …
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
24th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th June 2019
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
20th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 2019
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
19th June 2019
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 2019
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
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
25th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 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
29th October 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 2019
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
25th June 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 20th June 2019
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
17th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 20th June 2019
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
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
5th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th June 2019
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
4th June 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th June 2019
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
14th May 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st 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
1st May 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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
2nd May 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th 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
26th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 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
8th May 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF JUSTICE AND PEACE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Catholic Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, known as Justice and Peace Scotland, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary; notes that the organisation, which was founded in 1979, advises the Catholic Bishops of Scotland on matters relating to social justice, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st May 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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
30th April 2019
John Grogan 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
30th April 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st May 2019
ABDICATION OF JAPAN’S EMPEROR AKIHITO
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House recognises the decades of service of Japan’s Emperor Akihito and his wife, Empress Michiko, as he abdicates the throne after a 30-year reign; notes his dedication to his public duties as a symbol of the state; commends his efforts to ease the painful memories of war and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th April 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 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
23rd April 2019
John Grogan 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
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd 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
1st December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
AIR POLLUTION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 5 December 2017 is the 65th anniversary of the lethal Great Smog of London, which brought the city to a standstill for four days and during which at least 4,000 people lost their life; further notes that by 5 December 2017 an estimate suggests that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
8th April 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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
27th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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
8th April 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th 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
8th April 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
CLOSURE OF THE HONDA SWINDON PLANT
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply concerned at the news that Honda plans to close its Swindon plant; recognises the devastating impact this planned closure will have on the 3,500 people directly employed by Honda as well as the thousands of people whose employment depends on the supply chain, their families …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
26th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th 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
14th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
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
4th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 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
14th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
5th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019
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
18th March 2019
John Grogan 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
7th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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
11th June 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019
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
31st January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019
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
13th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th 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
13th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th 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
11th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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
27th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 14th March 2019
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
4th March 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2019
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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2019
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
11th December 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2019
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
20th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2019
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
26th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2019
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
25th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2019
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
10th December 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Friday 1st March 2019
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
14th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 2019
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
26th February 2019
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CHAGOS ISLANDS AND THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the highest court of the United Nations has said that the United Kingdom should end its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean as rapidly as possible; further notes that the International Court of Justice has said the Islands were not lawfully separated …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
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
12th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 21st February 2019
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
4th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th February 2019
CDN COLLEGE AWARDS 2017, WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates West College Scotland on winning the Innovative College Award and the Health Promoting College Award at the prestigious CDN College Awards 2017; acknowledges that the CDN College Awards recognise the talents, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and learners, and that they showcase the impact …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Friday 15th February 2019
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
11th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 11th February 2019
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
6th February 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th February 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
30th January 2019
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SIX NATIONS RUGBY
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House recognises that Six Nations Rugby, the Northern Hemisphere showpiece, which features England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy, will see the cream of European rugby meet across five rounds, culminating in the final set of games in March; notes that last year's tournament attracted 72,000 fans a …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd October 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
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 January 2019
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
28th January 2019
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KEIGHLY COUGARS RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes the proud history of Keighley Cougars Rugby League Football Club founded in 1876 featuring a Challenge Cup appearance in 1937 and the introduction of razzmatazz to the game in the 1990's; expresses delight that after a period of turmoil a new consortium led by Mick O'Neil …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 24th January 2019
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
3rd December 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
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
25th October 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th January 2019
LANDLORD AND TENANT (S.I., 2018 No 1043)
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Tenants' Associations (Provisions Relating to Recognition and Provision of Information) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018 No 1043) dated 3 October 2018 a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 October 2018 be annulled.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
27th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th 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
17th December 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th December 2018
VOTING ON CHOICES FOR THE UK LEAVING THE UK
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House believes the public has a right to know how Members would vote on the different choices facing the country regarding the UK leaving the EU; believes that Members should have an opportunity as soon as possible to register their vote on a range of options including a …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 17th December 2018
IRISH RUGBY UNION TEAM
Tabled by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
That this House congratulates the Irish Rugby Union team on its magnificent and historic win over the All Blacks on 17 November 2018 in Dublin; further congratulates Ulster centre Jacob Stockdale on scoring the only try in the games; and commends the continued captaincy of Ulsterman Rory Best.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
27th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 17th December 2018
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
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
26th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 10th December 2018
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
13th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
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
1st November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
ROMANIAN CENTENNIAL
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House congratulates Romania on its forthcoming centennial; conveys to the Romanian Government and people every good wish for its National Day on 1 December; recognises and appreciates the vital contribution Romanians make to life throughout the UK including the NHS, the City of London, hospitality and tourism, education …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
12th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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
6th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
"at end add 'with an independent regulator as in Scotland and Wales with fair market compensation paid to shareholders protecting pensioners and workers.'."
1 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
6th November 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
"after 'English bills', insert '; notes the success of Welsh Water run by not-for-profit Glas Cymru which has the highest credit ratings in the industry'."
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
6th November 2018
1 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
29th October 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st 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
10th September 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
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
18th April 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 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
14th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 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
23rd October 2018
John Grogan 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd 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
9th October 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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
17th July 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 15th October 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
11th September 2018
John Grogan 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
6th September 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
DEPORTATION OF KWEKU ADOBOLI
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House notes with concern the Home Office's decision to deport Kweku Adoboli from the UK; recognises that Kweku has lived in the UK since he was 12 years old and has worked and resided in the country for the last 26 years; further notes the good work that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 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
15th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th July 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
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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
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
25th June 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 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
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
1st May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 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
7th June 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 5th July 2018
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
19th June 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 25th 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
16th January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 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
11th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 2018
RE-LEGALISING MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that it is the duty of the good citizen to challenge laws that oppress the sick and the powerless and deny them their medicine of choice; congratulates the United Patients Alliance for the act of mass civil disobedience in challenging the discredited, cruel and unenforceable law …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th June 2018
John Grogan 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
5th June 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th 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
8th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 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
15th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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
8th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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
24th April 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 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
28th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018
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
9th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
14th May 2018
John Grogan 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Friday 11th 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
10th May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th May 2018
WATERSPLASH FINAL
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House recognises the 50th anniversary of the Watersplash Final between Leeds and Wakefield Trinity, played in horrific and wet conditions at Wembley Stadium on 11 May 1968 for rugby league's Challenge Cup; notes that a special programme will be shown on the BBC commemorating the final, which witnessed …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 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
14th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
CHARGE ON DISPOSABLE COFFEE CUPS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that currently 2.5 billion disposable cups are thrown away every year in the UK, which equates to around seven million every day; notes that fewer than one in 400 of these cups are recycled; expresses serious concern at the volume of disposed cups which litter our …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th May 2018
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
1st May 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st 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
28th June 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
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
22nd February 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Friday 27th April 2018
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
23rd April 2018
John Grogan 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
18th April 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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
26th March 2018
John Grogan 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
16th April 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM 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
28th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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
John Grogan 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
27th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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
26th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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
13th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
RESIDENCY RIGHTS OF PALESTINIANS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House expresses concern that the Israeli Knesset has passed an amendment to the Entry Into Israel Law 1952 which gives the Interior Ministry unrestricted powers to revoke the residency of Palestinian Jerusalemites; condemns any and all violations of international humanitarian law, specifically the forcible transfer and deportation of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
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
8th February 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 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
13th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th March 2018
THE ILLEGAL ORGANISATION OF THE RUSSIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House welcomes the address of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the International Community regarding the organisation of the Presidential Elections of the Russian Federation in the Temporarily Occupied Areas of the Territory of Ukraine, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol; notes that on …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
10th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018
WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Labour, Plaid Cymru and Green parties at the 2017 General Election; recalls that 94 per cent of respondents to a Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs public …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 12th March 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
24th January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 8th March 2018
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION (MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS) BILL
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the Conscientious Objection (Medical Professionals) Bill by Baroness O'Loan; further notes Article 9 of the European Convention of Human Rights, which states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to . . . manifest his religion or …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
5th March 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018
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
28th February 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
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
19th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
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
6th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
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
6th September 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
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
7th February 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
22nd January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 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
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
16th January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
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
9th January 2018
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
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
29th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2018
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
6th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
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
19th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
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
29th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2017
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
13th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th December 2017
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
21st June 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
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
6th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
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
6th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 7th 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
CENTENARY OF FINNISH INDEPENDENCE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this house congratulates Finland on celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Independence Day on 6 December 2017; recognises the success that Finland has made of its independence; notes that the occasion was commemorated by the Government with a ceremonial session of the Senate of Finland which drafted the declaration …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
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
4th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2017
GLASGOW CELTIC CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly congratulates Glasgow Celtic Football Club on winning the Betfred Cup Final 2017 in a stunning victory against Motherwell FC, a football team from Lanarkshire; commends club manager Brendan Rogers on leading the team to its 17th Scottish League Cup; and wishes Celtic good luck for the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
4th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
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
1st December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
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
29th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
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
5th December 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2017
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
22nd November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2017
ZACK KERR'S CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Friday 1st December 2017
ALCOHOL STRATEGY AND MINIMUM UNIT PRICING
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises minimum unit pricing as a highly effective tool to reduce the number of deaths related to alcohol, crime and workplace absence; notes that Wales has now followed Scotland in approving this approach; further notes that alcohol misuse is costing between £21 billion and £52 billion in …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
28th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th November 2017
CRICKET AND TELEVISION
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House wishes BT Sport well in the broadcast of the Ashes series, but regrets the fact that no free-to-air highlights have been offered to a broadcaster reaching 95 per cent of the population; hopes that BT Sport will not hoard highlights rights for its own website and app …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 27th 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
22nd November 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
MORATORIUM ON NEW WASTE INCINERATION CAPACITY
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes in the UK there is now more waste incineration capacity built and under construction than it is forecast there will be genuinely residual combustible waste to burn; further notes that incineration overcapacity can be a barrier to achieving the recycling society; believes that realising such a …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st June 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 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
30th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 2017
LIFTING THE BAN ON UK FLIGHTS TO SHARM EL SHEIKH
Tabled by:
Jonathan Lord (Conservative - Woking)
That this House welcomes the successful implementation of the UK-Egyptian joint action plan and substantial investment in upgrading security at Sharm El Sheikh airport using UK expertise in transport and security services; understands that Sharm El Sheikh airport is now considered by Department for Transport officials as one of the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 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
17th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 6th November 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
30th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 30th 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
10th October 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 30th 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
11th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 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
3rd July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
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
11th October 2017
John Grogan 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
5th September 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th September 2017
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
11th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th September 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
6th September 2017
John Grogan 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
5th September 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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
20th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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
4th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 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 September 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th September 2017
PERSECUTION OF ROHINGYAS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
This House expresses its deep concern at recent developments in Myanmar; condemns the murderous attacks by militants against Burmese border posts but also the completely disproportionate response of the Burmese military against the Rohingyas who the UN consider are the most persecuted minority group in the world; further condemns the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
19th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that on 7 July 2017 the United Nations concluded a legally-binding Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons with the object of leading to the total elimination of nuclear weapons; welcomes the fact that the treaty was adopted by 122 states with just one vote against …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
ASYLUM SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 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
5th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 20th 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
John Grogan signed this EDM on Thursday 20th 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
11th July 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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
27th June 2017
John Grogan signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2017
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