15th November 2023
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024
VAT on audiobooks
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres, from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th March 2023
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st March 2023
The Loan Charge
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is concerned that suicides have been linked to the Loan Charge and that despite the Morse Review, thousands face unaffordable demands, with the risk of further suicides; notes that most people facing action were mis-sold schemes and that HMRC are demanding scheme users repay disputed tax; further …
118 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd February 2023
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2023
VAT on audiobooks
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres; from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th January 2023
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2023
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that, on 27 January 2023, the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than 1.1 million people died, including nearly one million Jewish men, women and children; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
9th December 2022
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2022
Special Tribunal on Russian Aggression in Ukraine
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this house seeks justice and accountability for atrocities committed by Russian troops during their invasion of Ukraine, as well as for the crime of the war itself; recognises that the decision by the Russian Federation to launch attacks on Ukraine poses a grave challenge to the post-1945 international order; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd November 2022
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Intimidation at community, parish and town councils
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House expresses its support and appreciation for local community, parish and town councils which are the first tier of local government in England and Wales and play a vital role in our communities; notes with concern that whilst the vast majority of local councils are well run, there …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th February 2022
John Whittingdale signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st February 2022
Levelling Up Essex
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House warmly welcomes Levelling Up Essex, Essex’s strategy for levelling up the county; notes that it was published as the first of any such strategy in the country; notes that it was launched in Harlow and backed with announcements of new investments into skills and training by Essex …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2021
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Thursday 13th January 2022
Fan-Led Review of Football Governance
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That his House welcomes the publication of the report following the Fan Led Review of Football Governance, chaired by the hon. Member for Chatham and Aylesford, Tracey Crouch MP; notes that the recommendations within the report are supported in full by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Football, the All …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th December 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2019
Big Ben chiming on the day of Brexit
Tabled by:
Mark Francois (Conservative - Rayleigh and Wickford)
That this House notes the ongoing refurbishment works on the Elizabeth Tower and the fact that during this period Big Ben currently only chimes for Remembrance Sunday and New Year's Eve; further notes that the United Kingdom will now leave the European Union at 11.00pm GMT on 31 January 2020; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 43
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 1
Reform UK: 1
27th June 2019
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th June 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
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
1st May 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2019
POLICE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS PENSION EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Holly Lynch (Labour - Halifax)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the police force, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of others; acknowledges that the support provided by the spouse of a police officer is crucial both emotionally and practically; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019
Exiting the European Union
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 69
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
8th May 2018
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
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
22nd January 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT CHIEF WHIP'S OFFICE
Tabled by:
Lord McLoughlin (Conservative - Derbyshire Dales)
That this House congratulates the Office of the Government Chief Whip on reaching its centenary year; further congratulates Sir Roy Stone, Principal Private Secretary, on his knighthood in the 2019 New Year's Honours list; notes that Sir Roy is only the fourth person since 1919 to hold the position of …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 27
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd January 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL
Tabled by:
Margaret Beckett (Labour - Derby South)
That this House congratulates the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel on its sesquicentennial anniversary; expresses its appreciation of the members of the Office, both past and present, for their contribution to the drafting of legislation and the legislative process; and notes that the Office, now under the leadership of Elizabeth …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2019
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Thursday 17th January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th November 2018
John Whittingdale 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
10th July 2018
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
GEORGIA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative - Huntingdon)
That this House congratulates the people of Georgia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence; welcomes the growth of political relations and cooperation in a variety of fields between the UK and Georgia, including intensifying inter-parliamentary cooperation; encourages further development of bilateral trade, economic and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th March 2018
John Whittingdale 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
20th February 2018
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
LIZZY YARNOLD AND THE 2018 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Tabled by:
Michael Fallon (Conservative - Sevenoaks)
That this House congratulates Lizzy Yarnold from West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks on her magnificent success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games; notes that this is the first time any British athlete has retained a Winter Olympic title; recognises that funding from the National Lottery and the UK Sport's Girls4Gold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
12th December 2017
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Thursday 21st December 2017
IMPRISONMENT OF UKRAINIANS BY RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the imprisonment of Ukrainians by Russian authorities in Crimea and other parts of Ukraine; is concerned by reports that the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine continues to be denied access to Crimea; and urges Russian authorities to ensure free access to international …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th January 2017
John Whittingdale signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2016
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
TRIGGERING OF ARTICLE 50
Tabled by:
John Penrose (Conservative - Weston-super-Mare)
That this House supports the triggering of Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union according to the Government's timetable.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 35
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
5th September 2016
John Whittingdale signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR TREK
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes that 8 September 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast episode of the Star Trek television series; congratulates the many actors, writers, producers and technical staff who have contributed to the show's success over the last 50 years; pays tribute to those of the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1