7th December 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024
Arms to Israel
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th January 2024
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Short-term medical evacuation of children from Gaza
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House welcomes the work of Saving Gaza's Children, an NGO dedicated to supporting the children of Gaza to receive life-saving and time-critical, emergency medical care required as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict by identifying children in dire need of medical evacuation and securing their evacuation to host …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 31
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
4th December 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Reductions in railway funding
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the Government funding settlement for the next five-year Railway Control Period 7 from 2024 to 2029 will result in a £1.2bn cut in Network Rail's budget for vital safety-critical railway infrastructure work compared to the previous five year period; further notes these cuts will fall on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th December 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2024
Government Property Agency, ISS and outsourced workers
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is extremely concerned about the Government Property Agency’s handling of the transfer of facilities management services from Mitie to ISS with respect to the implications for workers whose employment has transferred; notes that the pay arrangements for cleaners and caterers are being shifted from a monthly to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2023
Dogs
Tabled by:
Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 1164), dated 31 October 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 October 2023, be annulled.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th November 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2023
Persecution in Pakistan
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing attacks, discrimination and persecution faced by Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan; recognises that these communities are integral members of the Pakistani society and have made significant contributions to its culture, history, and economy; notes with concern the rising incidents of forced …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
8th November 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2023
400th anniversary of the establishment of the British Jesuits
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House congratulates everyone associated with the Jesuits in Britain on the 400th anniversary of the foundation of a Province in this country; notes that the vision and mission of their founder St Ignatius of Loyola is still flourishing today through the Jesuits' pastoral, intellectual, educational, spiritual and social …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
7th November 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th November 2023
Immigration
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 1004), dated 14 September 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September 2023, be annulled.
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th November 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
6th March 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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
17th May 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2023
Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds Central)
That this House notes that Huntington’s Disease is a rare, hereditary and incurable neurological condition that slowly robs patients of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and care for themselves; notes that a University of Aberdeen study, published in the Journal of Neurology, highlights that the number …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2023
The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the overwhelming importance of achieving clean air in order to protect life and health now and for future generations; notes that 5th-9th December marks the seventieth anniversary of the Great Smog of London in 1952; welcomes the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, known as Ella’s Law, …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd February 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2023
Pay offer for Members' staff
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes after years of below inflation pay increases to MPs staff that the 2023-24 pay offer of 4.9 per cent from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority is grossly inadequate; supports the Unite Parliamentary branch's demand for a RPI plus two percent pay increase; recognises a 2020 independent …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
18th January 2023
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2023
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing devastation of the war on Yemen, which has repeatedly been named one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world since the Saudi-led Coalition first launched airstrikes in March 2015; further notes that the Government continues to allow arms sales to Saudi …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th October 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2023
Cost of using vehicles for work
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the impact that the increase in fuel prices and motoring costs is having on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for carrying out their work duties, particularly those in the NHS, local government and social care; notes that the current mileage rates are …
115 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th December 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2022
Free school meals
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that 3.9 million children are growing up in poverty and that the cost of living crisis is estimated to push another 500,000 children into poverty; recognises that free school meals ensure millions of children get a hot, healthy meal each day, but that as millions of …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Liberal Democrat: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2022
Funding for fire and rescue services
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd November 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd November 2022
Royal Mail industrial dispute and the universal service obligation
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House condemns the actions of Royal Mail which, it believes is threatening up to 10,000 job cuts from the postal service; notes that Royal Mail made £758 million in profit in the year to March 2022, but paid out most of that, around £567 million, to shareholders in …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st November 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Second anniversary of the conflict in Tigray
Tabled by:
Angela Eagle (Labour - Wallasey)
That House deplores the widespread use of rape and use of violence against women and girls by all the belligerent parties, noting that Tigrayan women have been recognised by the UN to have been subjected to particular violence leaving an estimated 26,000 in need of services; regrets the loss of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2022
BBC Radio services to global audiences
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the tremendous value of BBC radio broadcasts in providing a global audience with a reliable, accurate and trustworthy source of news and information; is concerned at the recent cuts announced to BBC World Service, with the loss of hundreds of experienced journalists’ jobs, and also to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd June 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2022
Recruiting and retaining NHS staff
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House acknowledges there is a staffing crisis in the National Health Service, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic but predating it; recognises the intense pressure on healthcare staff, who having worked incredibly hard during the pandemic now face the vast challenge of clearing the backlog of care caused by …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd May 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2022
Cape Holdings and asbestos research
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes the court case which resulted in Cape International Holdings, one of the world’s largest asbestos manufacturers, being forced to publish documentation revealing their cover up of the dangers of asbestos, and activity lobbying the Government to water down exposure limits and warnings; is concerned that Cape …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2022
Treatment of Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th May 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2022
Cost of living
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House expresses its deepest concerns about the explosion in the cost of living and its impact on millions of working people across the country, with inflation now at nine per cent, wages stagnating or declining and the cost of energy, food, transport, childcare and many other essentials rising …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
28th March 2022
88 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd March 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 28th March 2022
P&O Ferries and DP World
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision of P&O Ferries to fire 800 staff without notice or consultation with their trade unions, the RMT and Nautilus; demands the immediate reinstatement of the sacked workers; condemns their replacement with agency workers earning as little as £1.80 per …
125 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 93
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2022
Royal Mail workforce reductions
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House expresses alarm at plans by Royal Mail to reduce frontline managerial jobs by 900 posts, a reduction that will further harm the postal service in this country; condemns this continued attack on the jobs of workers while shareholders receive £311 million in rewards; is appalled at the …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
25th January 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st February 2022
A wealth tax as an alternative to National Insurance increases
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House calls on the Government to abandon its regressive plans for a 1.25 percentage point increase in National Insurance contributions; believes this will add to the cost of living crisis people are already experiencing as a result of big increases in energy bills, high inflation, real-term wage cuts …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st February 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 10th February 2022
Industrial action at Barts Health NHS Trust
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses solidarity with hundreds of key NHS workers across Barts Health NHS Trust, employed by the outsourcing company Serco, taking strike action between Monday 31 January and Sunday 13 February 2022 over low pay; notes that the Unite members who are cleaners, porters, security, catering and reception …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th January 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 7th February 2022
Stuart Delivery couriers
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with deep concern that key worker couriers working for JustEat subcontractor Stuart Delivery have seen their pay cut and working conditions deteriorate during the covid-19 pandemic, despite those key workers putting their own lives at risk and providing a vital service to the public; notes that …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th January 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st February 2022
Human rights in Bahrain
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is concerned by continuing serious human rights violations in Bahrain, including the ongoing arbitrary detention and inhumane treatment of prisoners of conscience, including Abduljalil al-Singace, Hassan Mushaima, Abdulwahab Hussain, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Sheikh Ali Salman; notes that Freedom House in its 2021 report rated Bahrain as not …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd December 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th 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
6th January 2022
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 10th January 2022
Post Office Horizon compensation scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House believes that the 555 litigants, who won civil proceedings against Post Office Ltd in 2018-19, should not be excluded from the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme; that the exclusion of these litigants from the compensation scheme is having and will continue to have a direct and devastating …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 37
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd November 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 9th December 2021
Recognising the 1988 massacre in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House supports justice for the victims of the 1988 massacre in Iran; recognises that in 1988, thousands of political prisoners, as many as 30,000, were massacred based on a fatwa by Iran's Supreme Leader Khomeini primarily targeting members of the opposition PMOI (MEK) who remained committed to their …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th November 2021
Ringfenced radiotherapy funding
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is deeply concerned by the scale and severity of the covid-19 induced cancer backlog; notes Macmillan’s estimate that it will take the NHS 18 months, working at 110 per cent capacity, to clear the cancer backlog; recognises that the UK has one of the lowest cancer survivability …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th November 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th November 2021
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACSR) was announced on 18 August 2021; further notes that hon. Members are still receiving desperate messages for help and that Ministerial replies to queries make repeated reference to the scheme; is concerned that three months later the ACRS is still …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021
Campaign to secure the future of the Covid Memorial Wall
Tabled by:
Afzal Khan (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Covid Memorial Wall on Albert Embankment by Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice; notes that this memorial now includes over 150,000 hand-painted hearts to symbolise all those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic; praises the work of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 97
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021
Introducing a Wealth Tax
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that almost a quarter of all household wealth in the UK is held by the richest one per cent. of the population; further notes that the wealth of UK billionaires increased by £106 billion since the start of the pandemic; believes that it is unjust that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Communication of changes to the state pension age for 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Andrew Gwynne (Labour - Denton and Reddish)
That this House notes the recent findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report entitled Women's State Pension Age: our findings on the Department for Work and Pensions' communication of changes; urges the Government to recognise the negative effects of successive DWP maladministration; calls for compensation for 1950s-born women; …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st June 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
EU Settlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned that many resident EU citizens may lose their rights to live and work in the UK following the June 30 2020 deadline of the EU Settlement Scheme; notes that over 5 million applications have been made to the Scheme, over 90,000 coming from people in …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Staffing reductions at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges the work and dedication of staff employed across the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); notes the agency plays a leading role in protecting and improving public health and supports innovations through research and development; is aware that the MHRA has three centres employing almost …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021
Trodelvy
Tabled by:
Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes the news that Trodelvy, a new treatment for women living with incurable metastatic triple negative breast cancer, has been licensed through Project Orbis for use in Great Britain; expresses concern that women now face a delay before they can access the drug and potentially miss out …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021
The Ministerial Code and the conduct of the Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House believes that trust in the ministerial code has been eroded by the actions of the Prime Minister; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the code as he has been shown to lack the moral aptitude needed; and therefore calls for …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021
Deregulated bus transport
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned with the adequacy of deregulated bus services in England outside London; notes the near unanimous consensus that the current system is not delivering for passengers and the multitude of reports finding as such; further notes that in England alone, average fares have increased 403 percent …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th August 2021
The global spread of covid-19 and reductions in the international aid budget
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the covid-19 virus and various mutations are now ravaging a number of poorer countries, attention has been focused on the appalling situation in India and there are concerns that other countries might follow suit; further notes the Government's decision to reduce the international aid budget, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th July 2021
27 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021
Alternative student finance
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House notes that a significant number of Muslim young people do not take up a university place because the only student finance available involves payment of interest; notes that former Prime Minister David Cameron pledged in October 2013 at the World Islamic Economic Forum in London that the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021
The fur trade in the UK
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Call for Evidence on the fur trade in the UK; urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the import and sale of fur in the UK having first banned fur farms more than 20 years ago, something that is possible now that the UK …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th June 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021
Public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Scarlett; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021
Giving every child the best start in life
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
22nd June 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd June 2021
GKN Automotive alternative plan
Tabled by:
Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House is alarmed by GKN Automotive’s decision to close its Birmingham factory next year, with the loss of over 500 highly skilled jobs and work transferred to continental Europe; notes that GKN’s origins trace back to the industrial revolution, with over 260 years of history that include making …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th May 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Scottish Retail Consortium charitable giving
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the members of the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) on raising over £16 million for charity and good causes in 2020, including during the Covid pandemic, and £75 million overall since 2016, as highlighted in the SRC’s trailblazing Report into Retail Charitable Giving 2021; notes that, through …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
17th May 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
PDA Day 2021
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Day 2021 on 15 May 2021; understands that PDA is a profile within autism; recognises that PDA Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, increase acceptance and take action about the PDA profile of autism; commends the work of the PDA Society …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th May 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Undocumented migrants
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House recognises that there are many barriers that prevent people from accessing and maintaining stable immigration status even when they were either born in the UK or have lived in the UK for many years; further recognises that the majority of undocumented migrants have lost their status through …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Protests in Colombia
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses profound concern on reports of excessive use of force by the Colombian police, against overwhelmingly peaceful social protests as confirmed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights across Colombia from 28 April 2021, as part of a national strike; believes the right …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 30
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
26th April 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd April 2021
Firefighters Memorial Day 2021 (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd April 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd April 2021
Firefighters Memorial Day 2021
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
19th April 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th April 2021
Campaign for the thirty-seven Cammell Laird workers imprisoned in 1984
Tabled by:
Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House warmly welcomes the victory of the Shrewsbury Twenty Four campaign in its decades long quest for justice; recognises that there are hundreds of other trade unionists and protestors who have been the victims of unjust and politically motivated punishments, including thirty-seven workers imprisoned in the Category A …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th April 2021
3 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th April 2021
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th April 2021
Steps towards disarmament
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes with concern the statement in the Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy that the ceiling on the number of nuclear warheads held by the UK is to increase by 40 percent, reversing the longstanding trend of gradual reductions; further notes with concern …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th April 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th April 2021
Fire and rehire tactics
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with Government Ministers that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th March 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th April 2021
GP surgeries and the private sector
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses alarm that Operose, a subsidiary of US health company Centene, has taken over AT Medics which has a large number of APMS contracts, including 49 GP practices; is concerned that the prioritisation of profit in the provision of NHS services will lead to a loss of …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th March 2021
Impact of allowing gene-editing and divergence from EU food standards
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House has grave concerns over the Government’s proposal to authorise in England the use of gene-editing technologies in agriculture and food and drink manufacturing; notes that, since Brexit, any substantial regulatory divergence between the UK and EU poses a major threat to UK exports into European markets, and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th March 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th March 2021
Pay Disparity Dispute at RAF Leeming
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that Babcock Aerospace workers providing operational and engineering services at the RAF Leeming base near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, are presently denied shift payments of around £5,000 per annum awarded to their colleagues undertaking the same safety-critical duties at RAF Valley in Wales; believes that this …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
22nd February 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th March 2021
Immigration Rules and rough sleepers
Tabled by:
Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House is appalled by the Government’s Immigration Rules which came into effect on 1 December 2020 that make rough sleeping grounds for refusing or cancelling someone’s right to remain in the UK; fears that those new immigration rules will push people further away from seeking support and will …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th January 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th March 2021
Jobs at Rolls-Royce Barnoldswick
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates Unite the union for striking a landmark deal with Rolls-Royce in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, saving 350 jobs threatened with off-shoring and securing the future of this historic site; notes that this deal marks the successful conclusion of a determined campaign by the workforce with full support from …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th February 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2021
Political and security situation in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House condemns the military coup in Myanmar (Burma); demands the immediate release of all political prisoners; extends solidarity to fellow Members of Parliament who have been denied the right to exercise their democratically elected mandate; welcomes the establishment by Parliamentarians of representative committees from national, regional and state …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th February 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
Tenth anniversary of the Bahraini revolution
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of the Arab Spring and the Bahraini revolution of 2011; remembers the horrific events of the deadly pre-dawn raid of 17 February 2011, also known as Bloody Thursday; recognises the countless forms of repression that have targeted peaceful opponents of the regime, such …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
Accelerating human relevant life sciences in the UK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House acknowledges that many of the major diseases of our time remain poorly understood and lack adequate treatments; notes the economic, business and public health benefits of developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that have the potential to reduce drug development failures and save costs and time; recognises that …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
EU Settlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned that the EU Settlement Scheme does not deliver sufficient assurance of their future status to all EU nationals resident in the UK; notes that some EU nationals and non-EU family members will be unable to obtain their status for a number of reasons, including a …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
14th January 2021
3 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
Support for hospitality businesses
Tabled by:
Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House notes with alarm that the hospitality sector suffered 297,000 job losses between February and November 2020 according to Office for National Statistics data; recognises the immense efforts and sacrifices hospitality business owners, including many from BME backgrounds, have made to keep their premises covid-19 secure prior to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th January 2021
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2021
Tech industry unionisation
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House welcomes and celebrates the creation of the Alphabet Workers Union and the unionisation of hundreds of Google workers in Silicon Valley; condemns the victimisation and harassment of any worker that is seeking to have their basic right to organise and collective bargaining recognised, and aggressive behaviour by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 14th December 2020
Levels of statutory sick pay
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that for a test, trace and isolate system to be effective, people must be able to afford to isolate when required to do so; notes that the current level of Statutory Sick Pay is forcing many people to choose between having enough money to live on …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Gross Domestic Wellbeing
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the publication of the innovative Gross Domestic Wellbeing Index by the Carnegie UK Trust; recognises that GDP growth fails to capture a true picture of progress; welcomes the aim of developing holistic approaches to understanding and measuring progress that include social, environmental, economic and democratic wellbeing; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th November 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2020
Closure of suicide forums
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this house notes with sadness the death of Joe Nihill, a popular young man and former army cadet from Whinmoor in East Leeds who, following three bereavements, tragically took his life at 23 years old after accessing online forums that encourage suicide; is concerned that these forums, which contain …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2020
WASPI women
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern the continuing unfair treatment of WASPI women; further notes that many of the women concerned had no prior notice that their pensionable age and eligibility was to be pushed back; draws attention to the ongoing injustice of the situation which has placed many …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2020
Water contamination in Sri Lanka
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th November 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Dismissals of app-based courier and private hire driver workers
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House condemns the opaque and unjust process by which app-based couriers and private hire drivers working for companies such as UBER and Deliveroo can be blocked permanently from their accounts and thus effectively dismissed from their jobs; recognises that couriers and private hire drivers are key workers who …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020
Unionlearn
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the exemplary and invaluable role played by Unionlearn in helping people acquire skills and qualifications to boost their job prospects and make a valuable contribution to the economy; applauds Unionlearn for aiding hundreds of thousands of learners at all levels, from basic numeracy and literacy to …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020
A covid-19 recovery mental health strategy for children
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes that a survey by the mental health charity Re-Think found that one third of children feel more anxious, sad and stressed now than before lockdown; further notes that the charity Action for Children has asked the Government to prioritise children’s mental health in covid-19 recovery planning …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th October 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 19th October 2020
Tax-free shopping
Tabled by:
Jon Cruddas (Labour - Dagenham and Rainham)
That this House expresses its alarm at the decision to end the VAT Retail Export Scheme commonly known as Tax-free shopping at the end of 2020, apparently without any assessment of the direct and wider impact on the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2020
Support of football fans for communities during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House pays tribute to the invaluable role played by football fans in supporting communities, frontline workers and protecting the most vulnerable people in the covid-19 crisis; notes that more than 100 tonnes of food have been donated to local foodbanks since the start of lockdown by Fan Supporting …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st October 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2020
Support for Further Education colleges
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the unique role that colleges play in supporting people, employers and communities to thrive and central role in rebuilding the economy; endorses the vision of the Independent Commission on the College of the Future for a strategic and expanded role for colleges in empowering people with …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020
Removal of requirement to publicise Planning Notices in local newspapers
Tabled by:
Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent North)
This House recognises that local and regional newspapers, in print and digital form, reach 40.6 million people each week across the UK; notes that they perform vital democratic functions by nurturing debate, investigating local issues and running powerful campaigns that foster community identity and hold vested interests to account; considers …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020
Suspension of income requirements for family visas
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes that there are thousands of couples and families who are currently separated, or at imminent risk of becoming separated, due to restrictive income requirements for British nationals and settled residents wishing to be joined in the UK by a partner from outside the EEA; welcomes the …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020
The global wildlife trade and prevention of future zoonotic pandemics
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern the increased risks of future pandemics from the continued exploitation and commodification of wildlife in the global wildlife trade; further notes that zoonotic diseases are responsible for over two billion cases of human illness and over two million human deaths each year, that sixty …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
9th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 28th September 2020
10th anniversary of the papal visit
Tabled by:
Mike Kane (Labour - Wythenshawe and Sale East)
That this House warmly recalls the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK between 16 and 19 September 2010; notes his address to parliamentarians in Westminster Hall where he reminded us that religion is not a problem for legislators to solve, but a vital contributor to the national conversation; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
7th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 28th September 2020
Poland anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House condemns the anti-LGBTQ+ ideology promoted by Poland’s recently re-elected President, Andrzej Duda; decries the rhetoric used by President Duda during his election campaign, and his first term of Presidency, which demonstrates homophobia promoted by the highest levels of government in Poland; is concerned that this anti-LGBTQ+ attitude …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2020
Centrica
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the constructive approach taken by GMB Union and Unison in negotiations around their members' pay and conditions with British Gas and its parent company Centrica; condemns the tactics employed by that company in commencing those negotiations with threats to dismiss and re-engage its UK workforce on …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
1st September 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Supporting grieving families through a bereavement standard
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a Bereavement Standard to simplify and streamline the process for grieving families to close accounts with service providers following the death of a loved one; believes the lack of such a standard has created a complex array of arrangements with each …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th July 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Conduct of the Prime Minister (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House rejects the Prime Minister’s claim on Monday 6 July 2020 that too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures during the covid-19 outbreak; further notes that during Prime Minister’s Questions on 24 June 2020, the Prime Minister stated that he accepted responsibility for everything that has …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Hospital parking charges (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House believes that at this time when all parts of the United Kingdom have come together to fight COVID 19 and to support front line key workers when our country needs the NHS more than ever to be free at the point of delivery, Members of both Houses …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th July 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Disability inclusive clothing
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of inclusive clothing for children with sensory or physical disabilities; welcomes the efforts of Marks & Spencer in designing and developing a range of disability inclusive clothing in partnership with parents of children from three specialist schools and Consultant Paediatrician Dr John Chang; and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Effect of the covid-19 outbreak on children's mental health
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes that the mental health consequences of the covid-19 pandemic are immense and will be long-lasting; asserts that existing demand for mental health services is set to increase and agrees with The Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Medical Association that mental health services, already buckling …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th February 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2020
Use of the whip in British horseracing
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Islwyn)
That this House notes that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which sanctions this violent treatment in order that jockeys may, as it is claimed, encourage racehorses to improve their chances of winning, even though evidence …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2020
Real fur imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the imports and sales of real fur products; notes that the UK has long banned the main methods of fur so-called production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur factory farming, due to their inherent cruelty; believes that, in view of …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Conservative: 9
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th June 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2020
Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal
Tabled by:
Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 43
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th June 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2020
Legal Aid and Advice
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 515), dated 15 May 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 May 2020, be annulled.
138 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 111
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd June 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2020
Animal welfare during the covid-19
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House acknowledges the excellent work of all animal welfare organisations during covid-19; notes that Cats Protection, along with other animal welfare organisations, is responding to a high number of inquiries including questions related to pets and covid-19; supports the actions taken by these organisations to provide advice and …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
2nd June 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2020
UK law on disability-selective abortion
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes with concern the discrimination inherent in current UK abortion law that allows abortion up to birth for children diagnosed with cleft lip, cleft palate and clubfoot; that such disability-selective abortion up to birth is underreported according to the Department for Health and Social Care; recognises that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 1
12th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2020
The use of live animals for warfare experiments
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes with concern that each year, thousands of animals including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs are experimented on using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that while these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, suffering can continue …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th June 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2020
Public sector workers' pay
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House expresses sincere gratitude for the work that those in the public sector have undertaken during the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the sacrifices that those people have made and how they have gone beyond their call of duty both emotionally and physically; and calls on the Government to give …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2020
George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter campaign
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House stands in solidarity with the friends, family and community of George Floyd in Minneapolis; recognises that George Floyd is tragically another name on the long list of unarmed Black men that have died in police custody in the United States of America (USA); notes that state-sanctioned racism …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020
Universal Credit, Maternity Allowance & SMP
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House is deeply concerned by the different treatment of Maternity Allowance and Statutory Maternity Pay by the Department of Work and Pensions in the calculation of Universal Credit awards, with Statutory Maternity Pay being treated as earned income and largely disregarded under the work allowance and 63 per …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2020
Temporary universal basic income
Tabled by:
Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2020
Automation and the future of work
Tabled by:
David Davis (Conservative - Haltemprice and Howden)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to level up; notes that a co-ordinated, cross-departmental approach to creating the conditions for good work across the country will be necessary to achieve this goal; recognises research by the Institute for the Future of Work that shows people across the country are …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2020
BBC as an institution of national importance
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises that the BBC is a national treasure, a public service the UK can be proud of, with world class programmes and services, that the public pay for; notes that whatever criticism there may be of the BBC’s news output, editorial decisions, governance, transparency, accountability and independence …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 1
2nd March 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 5th March 2020
Effect of the bedroom tax on foster carers
Tabled by:
Sarah Owen (Labour - Luton North)
That this House notes that 56,160 children were living with foster families in 2019; further notes that the under-occupancy penalty (the so-called bedroom tax) was introduced in April 2013 under the Welfare Reform Act 2012; condemns the bedroom tax policy; expresses concern about the bedroom tax’s effect on some of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th February 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Environment Bill: air quality enforcement
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that, according to the Royal College of Physicians, air pollution accounts for 64,000 premature deaths at a cost of £20 billion each year; further notes that enforceable EU air pollution targets will no longer apply after 1 January 2021, that the Government has accepted World Health …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th February 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Indoor air quality in the Environment Bill
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report, entitled The inside story: health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people; recognises that children spend 95 per cent of their time indoors; further notes they are exposed to indoor air pollution from construction …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Permanent Funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit
Tabled by:
John Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House notes the success of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit through its intelligence-led role in the prevention and detection of crimes relating to a wide range of wildlife issues; recognises that the unit provides specialist skills, knowledge and expertise to the Police, UK Border Force, HM Revenue …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
30th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Universal credit and state pension transition
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
This House notes that a claimant of universal credit that is approaching state pension age may be subject to nine weeks without income between the end of universal credit and the first payment of the state pension if they are not eligible for pension credit; further notes that that period …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Interserve industrial action at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House supports members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) employed by Interserve at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) who will embark on a month of strike action throughout February 2020; notes that this dispute has been ongoing since March 2019 over issues including pay, trade …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Racial Justice Sunday 2020: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House welcomes the Catholic Church’s focus on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February 2020; recognises the valuable contribution that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities make to the Church and to wider society; notes with concern that over three-quarters of people from Gypsy, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Investing in social prescribing to improve public health
Tabled by:
Rachel Hopkins (Labour - Luton South)
That this House is concerned that Government cuts to local government funding are reducing the ability for arts and culture to improve society’s health and wellbeing; notes that this lack of investment undermines health care professional's capability to deliver effective social prescribing initiatives through wider community groups which can provide …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Tackling online harm to children with a duty of care regulator
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Online Harms White Paper in April 2019 and subsequent assurances by the Government that they will introduce a robust regulator to safeguard children online; further notes that over 45,000 people signed the NSPCC’s Wild West Web petition calling for statutory regulation so …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Ban on trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th December 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
Committee on arms export controls
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes that in 1998 members of the Foreign Affairs, Trade, Defence and International Development Committees met together to scrutinise the Government's annual report on arms exports; further notes that this arrangement has been repeated annually and gradually became more formalised as the Committees on Arms Exports Controls …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2020
Department of Work and Pensions Review of food bank use
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House acknowledges that the Department for Work and Pensions commissioned an evidence review on the drivers of food bank use in 2018; notes the Government's commitment to this House to publish the findings of the review; further notes the Government's failure to date to publish those findings; and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
29th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Grants for electric vehicles
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
This House supports the growth of electric vehicle sales; notes that Government funded grants for electric cars have been running since 2011 and that battery electric vehicles now represent 1.6 per cent of new car sales in the UK; further notes that those grants are due to end in March …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Max Freedman's service to parliamentary staff
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises Max Freedman's commitment over 10 years as the chair of the Parliamentary staff UNITE trade union branch representing staff of all parties in Parliament and constituency offices; appreciates that over the past decade he has worked tirelessly in representing staff of hon. Members both in individual …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 56
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th January 2020
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2020
Suspension of NHS charges for maternity care
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is deeply concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the British Medical Association, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care; is …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
19th December 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 20th December 2019
Review of democracy
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the main UK party manifestos for a review of democracy by a commission, convention or assembly; and encourages the Government to redeem this pledge with the active participation and deliberation of citizens of the UK.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2019
Safety of taxi and private hire sector
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the hard work of the taxi and private hire trade, and that some of the legislation which governs licensing in the industry is dated back to 1847; recognises that new technology and changing transport needs mean than the UK desperately needs updated legislation; notes that the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th October 2019
Jon Cruddas 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: 50
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Jon Cruddas 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: 32
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
30th September 2019
Jon Cruddas 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
19th June 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 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
26th March 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019
DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SCIENCE - BETTER FOR ANIMALS AND PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the economic and scientific need to support advanced scientific human-relevant research methods; notes that the goal of Recital 10 of EU Directive 2010/63/EU is ‘full replacement of procedures on live animals for scientific and educational purposes as soon as scientifically possible’; supports the Declaration for Advanced …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th July 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL WORLD CUP FINAL
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House notes the sensational International Cricket Council World Cup Final on 14 July 2019; congratulates the England men’s cricket team on joining their female counterparts in winning the Cricket World Cup; believes that it is imperative that this inspirational success is used to encourage a new generation of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th July 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
2019 ITUC GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX UK RATING
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House notes the UK is rated by the International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index as a Regular Violator of Rights, category three, which is among the worst in Europe; expresses grave concern at the finding that the Government and employers are regularly violating workers' rights or failing …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th June 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
INDEPENDENT PANEL INQUIRY FOR ZANE GBANGBOLA
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House recognises the tragic death of seven year old Zane Gbangbola, who died during the storms and floods in 2014 attributed by the Prime Minister as climate change related; notes that this is an issue of social injustice requiring an Independent Panel Inquiry (IPI) for Zane who died …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th June 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th June 2019
WOMEN'S CENTRES
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the importance of specialist women's centres which provide holistic support to women affected by the criminal justice system; highlights the importance of adequately funding the network of women's centres in order to achieve the aims of the Female Offender Strategy; notes that HM Treasury received £80 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd May 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
YOUTH WELFARE OFFICERS FOR YOUNG ASYLUM SEEKERS
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes the lack of specialist support officers for young asylum seekers in asylum accommodation; recognises that many young asylum seekers have faced unimaginable trauma and experiences; expresses deep concern at the very high prevalence of mental ill health amongst young asylum seekers and the high number of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th June 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th June 2019
ROLE OF POST OFFICES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that post offices play an important role in our communities and for small businesses and that the resilience of the post office network should be actively protected, with particular priority given to rural services; notes the findings of a survey by the National Federation of Sub …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
21st May 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st May 2019
CABINET MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House welcomes the publication of the White Paper on Online Harms; recognises that the early years represent a window of opportunity during which children can be prepared for a healthy life course; notes British Heart Foundation findings that among children aged two to four only 9 per cent …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd May 2019
Jon Cruddas 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
29th April 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2019
ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns suppression of the Iranian people by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its fostering of terrorism in the region; notes the US Authorities' decision to designate the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organisation; agrees that the Iran regime is the greatest threat not only …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd April 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 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: 25
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 15
Independent: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
14th March 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 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
26th February 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 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
12th February 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 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
1st May 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
ACCESS TO FREE-TO-USE CASH MACHINES
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the recent risk of a reversal in the movement towards increasing the number of free-to-use cash machines; further notes that free-to-use cash machines are the biggest single aspect of free banking that most affects the poor; believes that the attack on this service should immediately cease; …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd April 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY 4 MAY 2019
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th March 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO WORKPLACES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes that the right to join a trade union is a basic democratic right, and that trade unions play an invaluable role in defending the pay, terms and conditions of their members; regrets that presently in the UK there is no legal right of access to workplaces …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th February 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 11th February 2019
HOLIDAY PAY FOR IN-HOUSE STAFF
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House shows its gratitude for the consistent hard work and dedication of parliamentary staff at all levels, without whom this House would be unable to conduct its significant work; urges the House administration to comply with the 2017 Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Dudley Metropolitan …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th January 2019
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 11th February 2019
RATES OF PAY FOR SECURITY STAFF ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the valuable work done by security staff on the parliamentary estate; further notes the current dispute between security staff represented by the PCS union and the House authorities concerning overtime rates; believes that security staff recruited in summer 2016 should be paid in line with the …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 64
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
11th October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 11th February 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
13th December 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th December 2018
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
6th November 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
MOVEMENT TO WORK CHARITY
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House acknowledges the higher rate of unemployment among young people; commends the contribution of the business-led charity Movement to Work in arranging work placements for disadvantaged young people and others; notes that hundreds of thousands of young people are not in employment, education or training (NEET), with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
TRAVEL BAN ON STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that an invitation has been issued to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, to speak at events in Washington DC on 14 November 2018; further notes that these invitations have been issued by anti-Muslim think tanks the Middle East Forum and the David Horowitz Freedom …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm that in the period 2010-11 to 2019-20, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service will experience a 50 per cent real terms reduction in Government grant; further notes that this will lead to a reduction in the Authority's revenue budget from £73.6 million to £59.9 million, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
29th October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
John 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
26th October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that 74 Crown post offices will be closed and franchised to WHSmith, which will mean a total loss of 60 per cent of Crown offices since 2013; notes the use of public funds to finance the closure and franchise programme …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd October 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
THERE BUT NOT THERE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Jon Cruddas 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
13th September 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
END DEGRADING TREATMENT OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House deplores the degrading treatment of political prisoners in Bahrain; is appalled by the inhuman conditions of detention facilities as described by the UN Human Rights Committee in July 2018, particularly in Jau prison, including unsanitary conditions, severe overcrowding, inadequate access to drinking water and unhygienic toilet facilities; …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
NEED FOR COAL TO MAKE STEEL AND CEMENT IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House notes that coal is an integral part of the UK manufacturing sector used in the chemical process to make steel and cement; further notes that over the last decade around nine million tonnes per annum of coal has been needed in the UK for non-electricity generation purposes; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
16th July 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF IRANIAN OPPOSITION IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns the attempted bombing at the gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris, Free Iran - The Altemative; notes Belgian prosecutors have announced that two Belgian nationals of Iranian origin were charged with attempted terrorist murder and the preparation of a terrorist offence and both are …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th July 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
TARGETED MURDER OF AFGHAN SIKHS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes with sadness the targeted murder of at least 19 people, mostly Sikhs, on 1 July 2018 in the Afghan city of Jalalabad; acknowledges that the suicide bombing murdered the majority of Afghanistan's Sikh community leaders, including Mr Avtar Singh Khalsa the only Sikh candidate for Parliament; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th June 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 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
22nd May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
BANNING A24 TRAPS THAT KILL HEDGEHOGS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House cherishes hedgehogs as a valuable part of native British wildlife and their contribution in controlling populations of slugs and snails in gardens; welcomes their designation as a protected species; is very concerned at the findings of the 2018 report, entitled The State of British Hedgehogs, that hedgehog …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th March 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
SYRIA RELIEF
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the work undertaken by Syria Relief in providing ground support in Syria, covering 48 schools in rebel held areas; praises the network of 1,700 Syria Relief workers who are inside Syria; further recognises that the lack of access to health facilities and supplies remains one of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 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
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
26th June 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire (Fire and Rescue Authority) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 696), dated 6 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 June, be annulled.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th June 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
MANDATORY FORTIFICATION OF FLOUR WITH FOLIC ACID
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes the intake of folic acid has been proven to reduce the number of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects, of which spina bifida is the most common; recognises that at least 81 countries fortify flour with folic acid, including the US, Canada and Australia, and not …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
18th June 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SHOP THEFT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House notes with concern new research from the report of the Centre for Social Justice, entitled Desperate for a Fix, which estimates that there were 38 million incidents of shop theft in 2017 costing £6.3 billion which has considerable impact on retailers and their staff; further notes the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th June 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
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
8th May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
INTERIM REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the publication of the interim report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act; notes with concern that there are over 45,000 detentions under the Mental Health Act every year, that detentions rose 47 per cent in the decade to 2015-16 and that Black African …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th 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
2nd May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
18th April 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
28th March 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
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
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
20th March 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th June 2018
COUNCILLOR GURPAL VIRDI, THE POLICE AND THE CPS
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House calls for an inquiry into the investigations and prosecution decisions that preceded the acquittal of retired Metropolitan Police Sergeant Councillor Gurpal Virdi, to establish how there could be a trial without evidence from PC Markwick and PC Mady, how PC Makins could be a prosecution witness when …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
22nd February 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
8th February 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE OF THE BRITISH CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the strength of the UK Civil Service lies in its political impartiality and its responsibility to provide objective advice to Ministers without fear or favour; recognises the contribution civil servants make to the good of the country; further recognises the important role that independent advice …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
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
14th May 2018
Jon Cruddas 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
8th May 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
ABORTION CLINIC BUFFER ZONES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the persistent harassment, intimidation and targeting of people accessing and providing healthcare services at abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory bureaux; further notes repeated instances of women and staff being approached, recorded without their consent, followed and given false information about medical procedures; endorses the …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
25th April 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
24th April 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Friday 27th April 2018
20th ANNIVERSARY OF REFUGEE WEEK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week which lasts from 18 to 24 June 2018; notes that the refugee crisis has uprooted almost 50 million children from their homes who are now vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and trafficking; further celebrates this year's message for Refugee Week, Different …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
19th April 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Home Office's long track record of delay, maladministration and poor quality decision-making while implementing increasingly harsh anti-immigrant policies; deplores the cruel and grossly unfair treatment of Commonwealth citizens legally resident in the UK, including denial of NHS health care, dismissal from employment, arbitrary detention under …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th April 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
28th June 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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
28th March 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th March 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
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th March 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NAMING AND SHAMING OF NON-COMPLIANT EMPLOYERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to come down hard on businesses that breach the National Minimum Wage; notes that a key plank of the Government's efforts to both raise awareness and discourage such breaches is the naming and shaming of non-compliant businesses by the Department for Business, Energy …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
5th March 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
WINTER STORMS AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the dedicated emergency service workers and public sector workers who battled through recent heavy snow, and Storm Emma, to continue to provide invaluable care and support to communities; further recognises all the voluntary services and charities, such as mountain rescue teams, who …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
SMOKING CESSATION
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House congratulates Norway on the extraordinary plunge in its smoking rate among young women from 30 per cent to just 1 per cent since 2001; applauds Sweden on getting its adult smoking rate down to 5 per cent; notes that the Scandinavian success story in ending smoking has …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 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
28th February 2018
Jon Cruddas 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
5th February 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Friday 23rd February 2018
FLY TIPPING AND COMMUNITY PAYBACK
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Justice to simplify the court process for the prosecution of fly-tippers; and to introduce community payback sentencing for fly-tippers to help address the increase in illegal fly tipping.
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th February 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
9th January 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 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
21st December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
DETENTION OF AHED TAMIMI
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House expresses deep concern that in the early hours of 19 December an Israeli Border Police unit broke into the Tamimi family home during a night raid in Nabi Saleh and arrested 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi, taking her away for interrogation; believes that Ahed is targeted because she is …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
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
6th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
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
20th November 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
HSBC MIDLAND BANK PENSION CLAWBACK SCHEME
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that employees of HSBC Midland Bank's Defined Benefit Occupational Pension Scheme believe that they were not adequately made aware of the clawback feature; further notes that this feature reduces the bank's pension contribution when basic state pension becomes payable; is concerned that this means that many …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
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
20th October 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
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
9th October 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
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
20th February 2018
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
WORKING CONDITIONS OF LONDON UNDERGROUND CLEANERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is grateful to the 3,000 cleaners who keep the capital's underground network clear of obstructions and in a hygienic condition; is concerned that, despite working in dirty and hazardous conditions, frequently through the night time and other unsocial hours, these hard working and often vulnerable public servants …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 2018
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 21st 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
13th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th 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
14th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2017
DISABLED WORKERS AND PRODUCTIVITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House warmly welcomes the Government's commitment, set out in the new employment strategy for disabled people, Improving Lives: the Future of Work, Health and Disability, to see one million more disabled people in work over the next 10 years; shares the Government's belief that the world of work …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
7th December 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
LABOUR MARKET ENFORCEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Middlesex University Business School, Unpaid Britain: wage default in the British labour market, that at least two million workers experience non-payment of wages or holiday pay each year and that those unpaid wages amount to …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
31st October 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th November 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
ZIMBABWE'S FUTURE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the end of Robert Mugabe's tenure as President of Zimbabwe; recognises the desperate situation many Zimbabweans find themselves in following a decade, and more, of bad government, a blatant disregard for democracy and the rule of law, and very serious policy failures; cautiously welcomes President Mnangagwa …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADERSHIP
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, Richard Leonard MSP, on his election as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party; welcomes his commitment to reaching out to all people across Scotland irrespective of background or politics; recognises the message of togetherness and solidarity that …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2017
77 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2017
Jon Cruddas 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
17th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 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
13th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that Royal Mail provides vital public services in the delivery of letters and parcels and the provision of PO Box services; further notes that when it was privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013 concerns were raised about the continued provision of local delivery offices, but …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
AGEING TYRES ON PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES
Tabled by:
Maria Eagle (Labour - Garston and Halewood)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Jon Cruddas 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
5th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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
13th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
UNAUTHORISED TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
6th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2017
RITZY PICTUREHOUSE CAMPAIGN FOR THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the action by Picturehouse, a subsidiary of Cineworld Cinemas, in sacking three union representatives involved in organising recent strike action at the Ritzy and other cinemas, and in suspending one further member of staff; shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2017
MENTAL HEALTH IN PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the NAO report, Mental Health in Prisons, published on 29 June 2017; notes that 37 per cent of the average month's prison population are reported to have mental health or well-being illness and that 7917 prison inmates were recorded by NHS England as having received treatment …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 10th 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
6th July 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
SAINSBURY'S AND THE FAIRTRADE MARK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to drop the Fairtrade mark for its own-brand tea and develop its own certification scheme; notes that the Fairtrade Foundation is a respected organisation and part of a global network that strives to ensure that farmers and workers in …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st March 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
LEYTON ORIENT FC
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep concern that a winding-up order has been served on Leyton Orient FC by HM Revenue and Customs due to non-payment of taxes by the club's owner, Francesco Becchetti; further notes Mr Becchetti's highly dubious business record, including a criminal investigation by the Albanian Government, …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average widowed parent losing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
STANDARD ATTAINMENT TESTS (SATS) IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about the negative impact of Standard Attainment Tests (SATS) on students in years 2 and 6 and on their teachers; notes that 90 per cent of teachers believe that preparation for SATS in 2016 has worsened children's wellbeing, mental health and self-confidence; recognises that while …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th January 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th January 2017
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
CHILD BENEFIT AND PENSIONS FOR MOTHERS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes recent reports indicating that under current regulations tens of thousands of mothers will lose out on future pension entitlements as a result of changes to child benefit rules, whereby mothers who have just given birth and may overlook completing child benefit forms in the immediate aftermath …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th February 2017
CHRONIC PAIN AND OPIOIDS
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the growing concern from medical professionals and clinical experts regarding the lack of comprehensive care for people suffering from chronic pain and, in some cases, the harmful and unhelpful purchases of repeated over-the-counter opioids to treat them; observes that 40 per cent of British adults surveyed …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
NUCLEAR WARHEAD CONVOYS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Nukes of Hazard: nuclear bomb convoys on our road report, published on 21 September 2016, which documents the nuclear warhead convoys which are regularly driven across the UK; is deeply concerned that Freedom of Information requests have shown that these convoys have …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that NICE has failed to approve the anti-cancer drug Nivolumab for use in England, whereas the drug is already being prescribed in Scotland; further notes that Nivolumab is known as the wonder drug by many clinicians due to its success; congratulates Terri Robson of Leyton and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that the current first aid legislation fails to make adequate provision for mental ill health; further notes that the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 neglect the mental health of employees, and that the examples of health problems requiring first aid in the Health …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
REVIEW OF NHS STAFF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House believes that the current staff disciplinary procedures in the NHS are flawed, outdated and require substantial reform; notes that while the disciplinary and capability procedures for doctors and dentists are set out in the national Maintaining High Professional Standards framework, procedures for all other NHS staff can …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARROW MARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House commemorates with pride the 80th anniversary of the inspirational Jarrow Crusade; salutes the 200 jobless men who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to highlight the grim reality of life without work; commends the proud marchers who wanted Parliament to understand they were orderly, responsible …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
GLOW GOLD SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Glow Gold September campaign which aims to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging iconic buildings to illuminate their facade in gold; notes that the campaign was started in Edinburgh by parents whose children were diagnosed with cancer and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
GLASGOW EAST END ATHLETES AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow athletes Mark Dry, Chris Bennett and Tsegai Tewelde on being selected to represent Team GB at this year's Olympic Games; appreciates the work the latter two have done in schools in Glasgow, in particular in Glasgow North East; wishes them great success in Rio; and …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
COLLABORATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned at the speed of moves to reposition the fire and rescue service alongside the police service; respects the distinct and distinguished humanitarian role of the firefighter; recommends that any changes should ensure that the impartiality of firefighters is not compromised; believes that options to collaborate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that the fire and rescue service has suffered cuts to its funding of nearly 30 per cent since 2010, resulting in the loss of over 7,000 frontline firefighters; further notes that response times are at their longest for 20 years; recognises that every second counts in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
STATUTORY FIRE SERVICE DUTY TO RESPOND TO MAJOR FLOODING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House recognises the magnificent work undertaken by firefighters in rescuing people from flood incidents; acknowledges that, unlike in England and Wales, the law in Scotland and Northern Ireland requires the fire and rescue service to respond to serious flooding; believes this anomaly should now be rectified; understands that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th June 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
ST DYMPHNA'S DAY CAMPAIGN ON FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House notes that 15 May 2016 was St Dymphna's Day, the patron saint of the mentally ill and those who care for them; supports and celebrates the St Dymphna's Day Campaign, which calls for parity in funding and support for mental and physical health, while also calling for …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th June 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
RETENTION OF RAILWAY GUARDS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that passengers on two thirds of the rail network are currently guaranteed the protection of a highly-trained railway guard; notes that the guard must be fully trained in operational safety and route knowledge, including protecting the train and acting in emergencies such as derailments, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th June 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROGRESSIO - PEOPLE POWERED DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd May 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th October 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
HSBC BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses deep concern at HSBC's decision to close branches in Tottenham, Shenfield, Mitcham, Morden, East Dulwich, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Wickford, Welling, East Sheen, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Stanmore, Worcester Park, Chigwell, Whetstone, Southfields, Mill Hill, Yiewsley, Gidea Park, Deptford, Wanstead, Chislehurst, Willesden Green, Harlesden, Clapham, Southall, Temple …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the inclusion of an explicit target to end all forms of modern slavery in the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recognises that modern slavery not only has a devastating impact on individual victims but also has catastrophic implications for international development by impeding health, economic growth, rule …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
ROYAL MAIL DISMISSAL OF POSTMAN DAVID MITCHELL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House notes Royal Mail's dismissal of postman David Mitchell; further notes that since his dismissal two subsequent tribunal hearings have found in favour of Mr Mitchell and that he was unfairly dismissed; is disappointed in Royal Mail's failure to reinstate Mr Mitchell and respect employment legislation but notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
8th February 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th January 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th January 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
FREE SCHOOL MEAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets that there are hungry children in this country who are entitled, but not registered, to receive free school meals; notes that, as a consequence of this under-registration, their schools miss out on Pupil Premium funding which is tied to free school meal registration; calls on the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th November 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled
74 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th September 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
8th September 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
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 …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th June 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2016
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Monday 7th March 2016
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ACTION AT THE GRUNWICK PHOTO PROCESSING PLANT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
This House recognises and celebrates the solidarity, persistence and determination of the predominantly female and Asian workforce at the Grunwick Photo Processing Plant in West London who took part in landmark action to secure trade union recognition; notes that 2016 is the 40th anniversary of that dispute and recognises that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
13th October 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th June 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
PASSENGER SAFETY AND PRIVATE HIRE INDUSTRY REGULATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that smartphone apps such as Über are circumventing the law governing the taxi and minicab industry; supports the existing regulations whereby private hire vehicles (PHVs) may only pick up passengers when pre-booked rather than from a rank or in response to being hailed; recognises that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th May 2015
Jon Cruddas signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th May 2015
165th ANNIVERSARY OF ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, LONDON
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates St Mary's University in London on its 165th anniversary; welcomes the installation of Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Chancellor of the University on 27 May 2015; and looks forward to the continuing successful growth of the University and its contribution to higher education in the UK.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2