12th January 2026

Julie Minns signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026

In Memory of Gerry Keating

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House mourns the passing of Gerry Keating, former Newcastle upon Tyne City Councillor for Blakelaw and then North Jesmond, a teacher at Newcastle Royal Grammar School, as well as a long distance runner, a liberal, eccentric, maker and enjoyer of political mischief, contrarian, rugby league fanatic and, most …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

17th July 2024

Julie Minns signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024

Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager

Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Green Party: 1

17th July 2024

Julie Minns signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 16th July 2024

Britain’s first black police officer, John Kent

Tabled by: Julie Minns (Labour - Carlisle)
That this House pays tribute to Britain’s first black police officer, John Kent who died on 20 July 1886; notes that John Kent was the son of a freed slave, Thomas Kent; further notes that John Kent began his policing career in Maryport, Cumbria in 1835 before transferring to the …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1