Kenny MacAskill's 725 Early Day Motions
21st March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024

One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
25th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024

Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI)

Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024

Government legal advice on Israeli Government actions and international law

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House notes the remarks by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 19 March 2024 that the Israeli Government’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime; is alarmed at the mounting …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 19th March 2024

Scottish Seabird Centre awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, East Lothian, on being awarded £249,685 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that they aim to provide the capacity needed for the Scottish Seabird Centre with their project entitled A resilient future: for people, nature and our charity, …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 19th March 2024

North Berwick and the Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates North Berwick, East Lothian, on being named the overall winner for best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide; acknowledges that North Berwick is the first Scottish town to be named winner by the Best Place to Live …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
11th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th March 2024

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That the Protocol, done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on 16 July 2023, on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP 1107), a copy of which was laid before Parliament on 19 February 2024, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024

Alleged comments by Frank Hester

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024

40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2)

Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 on 5 March 2024; further notes that, four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2024

Pay for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to the commitment and dedication of the 1,700 civilian seafarers, including trainees, at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); is concerned that nearly fifteen years of pay restraint is having a negative effect on recruitment, retention, training and industrial relations in the RFA; notes that inflation …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th March 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2024

Razor attacks in prisons

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House condemns the horrific and cowardly unprovoked razor attack on a prison officer at HMP Humber on 9 February 2024, which resulted in 53 stitches for a facial wound; notes with alarm the rising tide of prison violence since the end of pandemic lockdowns, with assaults against staff …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
11th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th February 2024

Hosting refugees and asylum seekers: Council Tax Single Person Discount

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Government to amend the Council Tax (Additional Provisions for Discount Disregards) Regulations 1992, so that refugees and asylum seekers with leave to remain being hosted in their home by a person living alone are disregarded for the Council Tax Single Person Discount; and notes …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 23rd February 2024

International Court of Justice Ruling on Gaza and the UK’s duties under the Genocide Convention

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January 2024, which found that it is plausible that Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza are in breach of the Genocide Convention; further notes that the ICJ issued provisional measures, including ordering …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th February 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024

13th anniversary of the Bahrain pro-democracy uprising

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes the 13th anniversary of Bahrain’s 2011 uprising, when widespread protests demanding democratic change and decrying structural inequalities, corruption, oppression and a lack of government representation were met with government violence and repression, in which dozens of individuals were killed and hundreds arrested, some of whom are …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 2024

Jagtar Singh Johal

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and resident of Dumbarton, will be marking his 37th birthday on 9 February, his sixth in arbitrary detention in India since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be undercover police …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th February 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 2024

Hospitality and VAT

Tabled by: Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises the immense challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2024

Letter from American rabbis to President Biden

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the powerful and moving open letter entitled Sorrow and fury: a letter from American rabbis to President Biden, which was sent by the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council; recognises the importance of the voice of moderate Jewish people across the world in opposing the actions …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
8th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2024

Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the financial, personal and social impact on policy holders following the collapse of Equitable Life Assurance Society; calls on the Treasury to ensure that all of the 1.5 billion pounds set aside for the Equitable Life Payments Scheme, is distributed to Equitable Life policyholders who suffered …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024

Public sector pay 2024-25

Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the Government's public sector pay remit letters to the Chairs of the Pay Review Bodies published on 20 December 2023; further notes that their publication date and request for a report by May 2024 is a month later than the previous pay round; notes the Government …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024

Journalists in Gaza

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is profoundly shocked and saddened by the deaths of over 85 journalists and other media workers in Gaza since the Hamas attacks of October 7, with many more critically injured, missing or in detention without trial; believes that journalists in Gaza are the only ones standing between …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
10th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2024

Gaza

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House believes there should be a weekly vote in the Commons calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, until there is a ceasefire, given the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.
5 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
11th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th January 2024

Rachel Meade's successful employment tribunal

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House pays tribute to social worker Rachel Meade for her courage, forbearance and resilience in the pursuit of justice against Westminster City Council, and her professional regulatory body, Social Work England; congratulates her on her successful employment tribunal for discrimination on the basis of her protected beliefs under …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
8th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024

Government legal advice on Gaza

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House understands that questions have been raised internationally about the legality of the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza; recognises that in November 2023 UN experts raised the alarm about the risk of genocide in Gaza; highlights the UN General Secretary’s reasons for invoking Article 99 that there is …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024

Sub-postmasters

Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House notes the increased awareness of the life-changing injustices experienced by sub-postmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; further notes it is now known as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history; notes with concern that sub-postmasters have served custodial sentences, suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 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 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
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
18th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024

Child poverty (No. 2)

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House expresses its dismay at the number of children in poverty in the UK; believes that as the UK is one of the richest countries in the world, it is shocking that 29% of children in our country are living in poverty and that 71% of those children …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024

Defence Equipment and Support Beith

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that workers at Defence Equipment and Support (DE and S) at Beith in North Ayrshire, an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, are continuing strike action for improved pay and conditions; notes that this strike action is unprecedented, the first in the history …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2023

Glencore’s mining activities in Colombia and Peru (No. 3)

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses its concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of the Carbones de Cerrejón open-pit coalmine in Colombia and the Antapaccay-Coroccohuayco mine in Espinar in Peru, both owned by British-registered multinational Glencore Plc; notes that eight UN Special Rapporteurs called for a halt to Cerrejón’s mining operations …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2023

Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
18th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2023

Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill on 13 December 2023; supports the Bill’s aims of prohibiting Members of Parliament from working for or receiving any financial or other benefit from oil and gas companies as well as its call for …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2023

Adult literacy

Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West)
That this House recognises that poor literacy skills and illiteracy can consign adults to insecure and low-paid work, lead to poverty and isolation and leave them vulnerable to exploitation; further recognises that people who struggle to read and write can face difficulty in accessing housing, social security, health and care …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023

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 …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th December 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th December 2023

Scottish independence and the role of the Scottish Government (No. 2)

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes that 30 November is St Andrew's Day, the patron saint of Scotland; further notes that the UK government continues to refuse to grant a Section 30 order to test Scottish opinion, post-Brexit, on independence; notes that in November 2022 the UK Supreme Court ruled against the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
29th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2023

St Andrew's Day Declaration

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House reaffirms and endorses the St Andrew's Day Declaration of 30 November 2022 which states that we the people, elected members and civic organisations of Scotland assert that our nation has the right of self-determination to freely determine our political status and to freely pursue our economic, social …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
29th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2023

Scottish independence and the role of the Scottish Government

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes that 30 November is St Andrew's Day, the patron saint of Scotland; further notes that the UK government continues to refuse to grant a Section 30 order to test Scottish opinion, post-Brexit, on independence; notes that in November 2022 the UK Supreme Court ruled against the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
27th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2023

COP28

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that COP28 in Dubai marks a critical moment in efforts to secure a liveable future; expresses profound alarm that, according to the UN, governments plan to produce double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than is consistent with limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 30th November 2023

Musselburgh Racecourse and the Racecourse Association’s Showcase Awards

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Musselburgh Racecourse on being crowned overall Champion Racecourse at the Racecourse Association's (RCA) Showcase Awards, as well as winning the Marketing, Food and Beverage and Racing Post Readers’ Awards; understands that The Champion accolade is the highest honour bestowed and means Musselburgh joins a very select …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2023

Scientific hearing on animal experiments

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, 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 Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
28th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th November 2023

Launch of The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to the NHS report

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House welcomes the publication of the report The Rational Policy-Maker’s Guide to the NHS; supports the report’s main conclusions that the NHS is the best and most cost-effective healthcare model yet to be demonstrated in practice in an advanced economy, that the current serious underperformance of the NHS is …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st November 2023

Local Housing Allowance and housing supply

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House acknowledges the endemic housing crisis which now affects all communities across the country and the unsustainable rent increases across the private rented sector; affirms the current inadequacy of Local Housing Allowance, frozen since April 2020; believes that Local Housing Allowance has not kept pace with rising rents; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th November 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th 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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor 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 …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 40
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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
10th July 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2023

OSI Renewables and Scotland's energy potential

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates OSI Renewables, an engineering business headquartered in West Lothian, that has received four Spotlight on New Technology® awards from the offshore Technology Conference in Houston Texas, which span O&G, Deepsea Minerals and Floating Wind, a Hart Energy award, and Scottish Engineering’s Innovation Excellence Award 2023; commends …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th October 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 13th October 2023

Funding for the North Berwick Kindness Co-operative

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates North Berwick Kindness Co-operative on receiving a donation of £2,000 from the Dirleton Fete and Games Committee in recognition of the continuing cost-of-living crisis; understands that North Berwick Kindness Co-operative supports people struggling financially in the Coastal ward of North Berwick by providing foodbanks referrals, frozen …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th September 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023

Right to Food Week 2023

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House recognises that Right to Food Week 2023 takes place between 18 and 23 September 2023; highlights the injustices of hunger; notes that 18% of UK households are experiencing food insecurity and more than half a million children dropped below the poverty line in the last year; acknowledges …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 7th September 2023

Parilla Bueno Ayres and The Food Awards Scotland 2023

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Parilla Bueno Ayres in Musselburgh on being named Restaurant of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2023; understands that the Argentinian steakhouse was established in 2017 by brothers Nazim Ahmed and Ateeq Rahman, who manage the front of house and kitchen respectively; notes that the …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2023

National Highways' shortlisting of Lower Thames Crossing road tunnel

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is deeply concerned that National Highways has shortlisted Bouygues Murphy Joint Venture for its £2.3bn contract to build the Lower Thames Crossing road tunnel; acknowledges that Murphy International have had legal action launched against them in Ireland by Unite the Union since the company sacked a union …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
17th July 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023

Access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes that those with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough University …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th July 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023

Palestinians facing persecution

Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough)
That this House recognises that the Palestinian people are under unprecedented attack; notes that the Israeli Government, one of the most right-wing in its history, has launched its biggest military incursion in the West Bank in two decades, is announcing thousands of new illegal settlements on a regular basis, continuing …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023

Profits and inflation

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes the Bank of England’s decision in June to increase interest rates to five per cent, the 13th consecutive rise; believes that while inflation must be reduced and contained, ordinary British people are not the drivers of inflation, including core inflation, and that there is evidence of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
3rd July 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023

Visit of the Bahraini Crown Prince to the UK

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is concerned about the visit by Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the UK; highlights the continued detention of an estimated 1,200 political prisoners, including Abdulwahab Hussain, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, Sheikh Ali Salman, Hassan Mushaima and Abduljalil Al-Singace; further notes reports of mistreatment and denial …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023

Actions of the Israeli government in the Occupied Territories

Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
This House condemns the ongoing actions of the Israeli government in the Occupied Territories, including the expansion of settlements, demolitions of Palestinian homes, forced evictions, and discriminatory policies that perpetuate the violation of Palestinian human rights; further condemns the Israeli government's failure to comply with international law, including United Nations …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd July 2023

Basque peace process and policy on prisoner dispersal

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House welcomes news of the end of the policy of prisoner dispersal applied to Basque politically motivated prisoners for over 30 years and that the remaining 156 prisoners are now held in jails in the Basque country; agrees that this is a positive step towards a lasting and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 27th June 2023

Chris Harvie's fundraising for motor neurone disease charity

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends the fundraising efforts of former Port Seton resident, Chris Harvie, who will cycle from Murrayfield to Malta to raise funds for the MND charity My Name'5 Doddie Foundation; understands that Chris now lives in Manchester and was a craft, design, technology and guidance teacher at Preston …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 27th June 2023

Knox Academy's fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates pupils, staff and parents from Knox Academy in Haddington, East Lothian, on raising more than £4,500 by participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust; understands that the contenders ran and raised money in support of a student who was diagnosed with …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 2023

Media reporting of poverty

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House recognises the importance of journalism in reporting poverty in the UK; condemns any use of derogatory language which can lead to negative stigmatising; notes that this issue is of ever-increasing importance as the working class face a cost of living crisis and the Government's Fighting Fraud in …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th June 2023

Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th June 2023

Human rights in Pakistan

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises reports of the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan; expresses its concern over the alleged widespread human rights abuses of peaceful protestors, activists and journalists; deplores the postponement of elections, which it believes, represents a serious violation of democracy; further notes that the arrest of opposition …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
5th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 8th June 2023

End Child Poverty Coalition All Kids Count campaign

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House notes the publication of the End Child Poverty Coalition’s local child poverty statistics; highlights that the statistics show that 29 per cent of 0 to 19 year-olds were living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22; commends the End Child Poverty Coalition for their campaign All Kids …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
28th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 8th June 2023

Hunger in East Africa

Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House is deeply concerned about the acute hunger crisis in the East Africa region; notes that despite 36.4 million people in the Horn of Africa region suffering with hunger, the Government has cut humanitarian aid to less than a fifth of what it was in the financial year …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 1st June 2023

James Stout and Sports Chaplaincy UK

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That the House congratulates James Stout, chaplain at Dunbar United, on climbing Ben Nevis in aid of Sports Chaplaincy UK, an organisation that offers pastoral help to anyone who in involved in sport, whether playing or in a committee; commends the fundraising efforts of the group for climbing the highest …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 1st June 2023

Ken Reid Plays and the See Sport Differently campaign

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Ken Reid from North Berwick on playing a key role for See Sport Differently, a campaign to make sport more accessible to people who are blind or partially sighted; notes that the See Sport Differently campaign was launched by the Royal National Institute if Blind People …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 1st June 2023

Jonathan Revell retirement as headteacher of Macmerry Primary School

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Jonathan Revell, headteacher at Macmerry Primary School in East Lothian, on his retirement from the role; understands that Jonathan has been the headteacher at Macmerry Primary School for the last four years, having previously served as the headteacher at Prestonpans Primary School between 2016 and 2019; …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 1st June 2023

Gullane Tennis Club fundraising for Maggie's Centres

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends the efforts of ten tennis players from Gullane Tennis Club who will cycle more than 70 kilometres and take part in six hours of cardio tennis at six different East Lothian tennis clubs to raise money for Maggie's Centres; understands that the members hope to raise …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 24th May 2023

Arrest of Mohammad Sanquor in Bahrain

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House strongly condemns the arrest of leading Shia cleric Mohammad Sanquor, after he called on authorities to declare the fate of death row inmates following allegations they were assaulted and called for the release of political prisoners during Friday prayers; regrets that this arrest represents a clear violation …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th May 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th May 2023

University and College Union marking boycott

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that workers in higher education have endured over a decade of pay cuts, rising workloads, equality pay gaps and rampant casualisation; supports the recent industrial action that members of the University and College Union were forced to take in defence of pay and pensions; condemns plans …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th May 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th May 2023

Workers' Educational Association 120th anniversary

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House congratulates the WEA on its 120th anniversary; recognises that the organisation was founded in 1903 as the Workers’ Educational Association; highlights that it provides community adult education and has supported hundreds of thousands of adult learners in England and Scotland; praises the WEA for bringing adult learning …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd May 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 5th May 2023

Bahrain’s sponsorship of the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House expresses strong concern at Bahrain’s ongoing sponsorship of the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023, to which the King of Bahrain has been a regular visitor since 2012, despite the Kingdom's appalling human rights record under his rule; notes the ongoing detention of hundreds of political prisoners, with …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
27th April 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th April 2023

East Lothian Open tennis competition

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the East Lothian Open tennis competition on winning Tennis Scotland's Competition of the Year Award; understands that the competition, held in North Berwick Tennis Club, hosted a variety of events which saw more than 400 people take part in total this year; notes that the Tennis …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th April 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 25th April 2023

Bahrain Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visit to the UK

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House strongly condemns the visit by Bahraini Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to the UK in April 2023; regrets that he was conducting meetings with high-level officials including the Home Secretary and a minister at the Foreign Office as such meetings seriously undermine the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
30th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 21st April 2023

Pension entitlement for women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern that women born in the 1950s have been found to have been subjected to direct discrimination and maladministration as a consequence of having their entitlement to receive their state pensions at 65 revoked; further notes that 3.8 million women have been adversely affected …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
30th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th April 2023

Wildlife rangers

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House congratulates rangers on their work to guard wildlife and protect the natural world; recognises the great damage caused to wildlife by poachers across the world, particularly in Africa and South America; mourns the death of rangers killed by poachers; is aware that illegal wildlife crime is estimated …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 13th April 2023

Retirement of Malcolm Quinn after 50 years at Henderson Grass Machinery

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Malcolm Quinn on his retirement after working for 50 years at Henderson Grass Machinery in Haddington, East Lothian; recognises that Malcolm joined the company as a teenager and worked as a parts assistant; understands that Malcolm is a keen runner and will likely be spending his …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th April 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 13th April 2023

Ben Gentil, East Lothian Young Musician of the Year

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Ben Gentil on being crowned East Lothian's Young Musician of the Year in a countywide competition in March 2023; understands that 25 soloists from seven different schools performed in recitals at St Mary's Parish Church in Haddington, and that 13 of those were asked to return …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 27th March 2023

DadsWork, National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates DadsWork in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £165,350 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver their project supporting fathers and male carers in Prestonpans and surrounding areas in East Lothian; notes that services include an …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 27th March 2023

First Step Community Project, National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates First Step Community Project in Musselburgh on receiving a grant of £100,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a family support service in Musselburgh and the surrounding areas, supporting parents and young families through outreach, counselling …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 24th March 2023

UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House recognises the UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade; calls on the UK Government to offer a full formal apology, for the destructive and exploitative actions of the British Empire, including but not limited to, the Empire’s role in …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2023

Ian Davis of Dunshalt, Fife

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House records its great sadness at the sudden death of Ian Holland Davis from Dunshalt, Fife at the age of just 61 years; notes that Ian lost his entire life savings in the London Capital and Finance scandal and that he became increasingly frustrated at the difficulties he …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th March 2023

BBC impartiality

Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House notes with deep concern the recent saga at the BBC surrounding Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and the lack of appropriate leadership from Richard Sharp, chair of the BBC; believes that this matter highlights a serious failure in implementing proper, politically impartial leadership at the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th March 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 10th 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: 17
Liberal Democrat: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 3rd March 2023

VAT on audiobooks

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres; from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st March 2023

Formula One in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and human rights

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House expresses grave concerns over the role of Formula One and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile in sportswashing the appalling human rights records of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia; notes that Saudi Arabia executed 81 prisoners in one day in 2022, while Bahrain imprisons its population at the highest …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st March 2023

12th anniversary of Bahrain’s pro-democracy uprising

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the 14 February marks the 12th anniversary of Bahrain’s 2011 Arab Spring pro-democracy uprising that protested over 200 years of the AlKhalifa ruling dictatorship, state repression and structural inequalities, which authorities brutally crushed; raises alarm that Bahrain’s rights record has since deteriorated; decries that opposition leaders, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Judgment on Bahrain state immunity

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House welcomes the High Court’s landmark ruling that the Kingdom of Bahrain does not have state immunity in a case brought by two UK-based Bahraini dissidents against the Bahraini government over spying allegations involving the use of spyware, which enabled it to conduct surreptitious surveillance on Bahraini political …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Athelstaneford Parish Hall, National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Athelstaneford Parish Hall in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £7,450 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will be used to create a warm café for Athelstaneford residents and the surrounding areas; notes that the group will also support the Knit …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
7th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th February 2023

East Lothian Roots and Fruits, National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian Roots and Fruits on receiving a grant of £9,666 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to cover staff costs to extend the service they provide in their rural community shop and enable them to extend volunteer …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
7th February 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th February 2023

Honest Toun's Association, National Lottery funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Honest Toun's Association in East Lothian on receiving a grant of £9,346 from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will be used to hold the Musselburgh Festival week in July 2023; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with the running of …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
31st January 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2023

Second anniversary of military coup in Myanmar

Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House extends solidarity to the people of Myanmar resisting the military coup that took place on 1 February 2021; deplores that over 17,000 people have been arrested, over 2,700 killed and over one million forced to flee their homes; calls for the immediate release of elected members of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th January 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2023

Drive-through road side pollution

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises that poor air quality is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time; has considered the research conducted by the BBC and Dr Anita Chinnaswamy which discovered that levels of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter were peaking at many times the UK legal air …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2023

Birthday of Kirkintilloch whisky producer Spirit of Alba

Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Spirit of Alba, a family run Kirkintilloch producer of whisky and spirits, on their second birthday since opening; commends Jim Hopkins and his team for their hard work, their contribution to the local economy and to the history of Kirkintilloch whisky; further congratulates them on becoming …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
25th January 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 25th January 2023

East Lothian schools awarded anti-racism grants

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Ross High School in Tranent and Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans on being awarded over £50,000 collectively to support part of the 2022-23 School Library Improvement Fund; understands that the funds are administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council, on behalf of the Scottish …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2023

Disappearance of migrant children from asylum hotels

Tabled by: Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes concerning reports of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children disappearing from hotels; expresses concern for the welfare of these children; notes that several reports suggest that these children are being targeted and trafficked; further notes that in one example, 136 children went missing from one hotel in 18 months …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th January 2023
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 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
6th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2023

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
15th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2023

Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision to approve the eviction of Palestinians living in the Masafer Yatta region of the occupied West Bank to make room for Israeli military training; highlights that the demolitions and confiscations occurring in the occupied West Bank …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
8th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2023

Energy costs for families of seriously ill children

Tabled by: Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House is concerned by the growing energy costs that families of seriously ill children who rely on life-sustaining equipment at home are paying; welcomes the donation made by Kate Winslet to Carolynne Hunter, mother to Freya, 13, who has severe cerebral palsy and relies on receiving oxygen for …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2023

Alcohol-specific deaths

Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton)
That this House is seriously concerned by the sharp increase in alcohol-specific deaths in data released by the Office for National Statistics on 8 December 2022, revealing that in 2021 there were 9,641 deaths,14.8 per 100,000 people, from alcohol-specific causes registered in the UK, the highest number on record, representing …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th October 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2022

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
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2022

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
13th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th December 2022

Immigration policy and seafarer jobs

Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the impact of immigration policy on seafarer jobs and training in Net Zero industries; notes that the recent extension of the Offshore Wind Workers Immigration Rules Concession 2017 has cost at least 36 UK seafarers their jobs on vessels constructing EDF’s Neart na …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 8th December 2022

A Dyslexic Life campaign

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes A Dyslexic Life campaign, which originated in Na h-Eileanan an Iar and has gained traction in Scotland and across the UK; recognises that one in 10 people have dyslexia and notably over five in 10 prisoners have dyslexia; calls on the UK Government to support the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
7th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 7th December 2022

National Lottery funding for West Barns Playgroup

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates West Barns Playgroup based near Dunbar in East Lothian on receiving a £3,170 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the playgroup will buy new play equipment for the attending toddlers; and wishes everyone the best of luck with their new additions and with …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 7th December 2022

National Lottery funding for Dunbar Primary School

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Dunbar Primary School in East Lothian on receiving a £10,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the school will use the funding to support young people in East Lothian in developing the confidence to cope with challenging circumstances; and wishes everyone involved in …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 6th December 2022

National Lottery funding for Our Community Kitchen

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Our Community Kitchen in Haddington, East Lothian, on receiving a £93,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to employ a development manager and chef for three years; commends the aim to reduce loneliness and isolation among the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 6th December 2022

National Lottery funding for Keep The Heid Mental Health Café

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Keep The Heid Mental Health Café in East Lothian on receiving a £9,940 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue their current mental health support sessions in Haddington and start a new group in Tranent, East …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 6th December 2022

National Lottery funding for East Lothian Foodbank

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the East Lothian Foodbank on receiving a £1,750 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to hold a social and team building event for 60 Foodbank volunteers in East Lothian; commends the selfless efforts of all of volunteers …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 6th December 2022

National Lottery funding for Black Awareness and Cultural Events

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Black Awareness and Cultural Events (BAACE) on receiving a £10,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to put on an event to celebrate Black History Month in Scotland; and wishes everyone involved the best of luck with …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th November 2022

St Andrew's Day Declaration

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes and endorses the St Andrew's Day Declaration of 30 November 2022 which states that we the people, elected members and civic organisations of Scotland assert that our nation has the right of self-determination to freely determine our political status and to freely pursue our economic, social …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2022

Campaign for justice for the victims of the Bhopal gas leak

Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport)
That this House remembers the terrible disaster that took place on 2 December 1984 in Bhopal, India, when a major poisonous gas leak from the Union Carbide pesticide plant resulted in more than 600,000 people being exposed to the highly toxic methyl isocyanate gas; notes that Amnesty International has stated …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2022

Safe passage for refugees

Tabled by: Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield, Hallam)
That this House commends the work of PCS and Care4Calais and the launch of their policy document Safe passage for refugees: humane alternative to the Rwanda policy; notes the key demands include the implementation of a safe passage visa scheme, greater investment in the Home Office and the reform of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 28th November 2022

Protests in Iran

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House notes that protests against the Iranian government have been taking place for the last two months in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini; further notes with alarm that the Iranian authorities have killed more than 300 people and detained thousands of others in response; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
11th October 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2022

Securing equal pay

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
This House recognises the years of pay discrimination that local government workers – primarily women – endured under Labour administrations in Scotland; recognises the determination shown by those workers in their fight for equal pay; welcomes the progress that councils across Scotland have made in providing equal pay settlements to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022

Trophy hunting import and exports

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the recent report of the APPG on Banning Trophy Hunting and Britain: The Case for a Ban, its contributions from IUCN scientists, CITES officials and African community leaders, and its findings that trophy hunting is exacerbating the conservation crisis and that African communities are overwhelmingly opposed …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022

Freeing political prisoners ahead of elections in Bahrain

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that parliamentary elections will take place in Bahrain on 12 November 2022 amidst ongoing repression; decries that leading opposition figures including Hassan Mushaima, Abduljalil Al Singace, Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, Abdulwahab Husain and Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al Muqdad remain behind bars serving life sentences for their roles …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 14th November 2022

Derek France named School Librarian of the Year

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Derek France, the school librarian at Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans, East Lothian, on being named the School Librarian of the Year by the School Librarian Association; understands that there was a significant process to get to the Honour List stage therefore being the recipient …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th November 2022

Second anniversary of conflict in Tigray

Tabled by: Angela Eagle (Labour - Wallasey)
That this House, recognising the achievement of a peace deal last week at the African Union peace talks, and congratulating all sides on the ceasefire agreement, deplores the widespread use of rape and use of violence against women and girls by all the belligerent parties, noting that Tigrayan women have …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
1st November 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd November 2022

Carbon capture and storage

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the immense potential of carbon capture and storage technology (CCS) for mitigating climate change, helping the UK to reach net-zero by 2050, and stimulating economic growth; is pleased that the Government is planning to deploy CCS by the mid-2020s and urges the Department for Business, Energy …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th October 2022

Financial restitution to women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many Members across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; notes that at least 3.8 million women have been impacted by the …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th October 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2022

Uprating benefits in line with inflation

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls for benefits to be uprated in line with inflation as a means of mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis on households in the UK; understands the additional burdens that the cost of living crisis is placing upon low income households; expresses its concern …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th October 2022

Brazil’s Presidential Election run off on 30 October 2022

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on winning the first round of Brazil’s Presidential election on 2 October 2022; notes that Lula received 48 per cent of the vote and gained over six million more votes than the incumbent, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro who came second on …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
22nd September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2022

UK Embassy in Israel

Tabled by: Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Government's review into moving the UK Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; notes that, on 21st September 2022, the Prime Minister told her Israeli counterpart about her review of the current location of the British embassy in Israel during …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022

Loss and Damage Action Day 2022

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges Loss and Damage Action Day, which is taking place on 22 September 2022, to highlight the severe impacts of climate change already affecting communities around the world; notes that climate change induced loss and damage is projected to cost between $290bn and $580bn a year by …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd September 2022

Tackling air pollution

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises the urgent action needed to improve hazardous air pollution in the UK and the benefits of satellite data in monitoring and tracking the sources, extent and make-up of the hazard to ultimately mitigate the threat to human life; acknowledges that air pollution represents the largest environmental …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2022

International Clean Air Day 2022 and car manufacturers

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House celebrates International Clean Air Day 2022 on Wednesday 7 September; acknowledges that air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK, accounting for as many as 64,000 premature deaths each year; expresses deep concern over reports that the emissions scandal has resulted in …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2022

Human rights violations and Saudi Arabia

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is very concerned about the intensified human rights crackdown in Saudi Arabia, including against women; is shocked by the 34-year sentence handed down to Leeds University PhD student Salma al-Shehab for tweets, the 45-year sentence handed down to Nourah al-Qahtani also over her social media activity, and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 6th September 2022

Belhaven Brewery

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Belhaven Brewery, Scotland's oldest working brewery, on receiving three awards for its visitor centre and it's Scottish Oat Stout at the World Beer Awards; understands that the visitor centre won the highly coveted Visitor Attraction of the Year title in the competition's inaugural Icons of Beer …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 6th September 2022

Dr Hugh Nicholson and research into new treatments for ovarian cancer

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends Dr Hugh Nicholson, previously a pupil at North Berwick High School, on being at the forefront of ground breaking research into new treatments for ovarian cancer; understands that the project undertaken by NHS Tayside with scientists looking at how ovarian cancer cells become resistant to treatment …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2022

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 Betsy; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2022

Garment trade adjudicator

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House notes that the purchasing practices of UK retailers has a direct impact on the workers who make clothes for fashion brands, who then re-sell those clothes onto consumers; laments the unfair purchasing practices of UK fashion brands, which causes job losses, poverty wages, excessive overtime and unsafe …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
12th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2022

Political violence and presidential election in Brazil

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House expresses its deep concerns about reports of political violence against representatives of the Workers’ Party in Brazil ahead of this October’s Presidential election; notes that the far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his cabinet ministers, nearly half of whom are military generals, have made repeated threats against the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2022

The People's Assembly Against Austerity national demonstration

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates the People’s Assembly Against Austerity for calling a national demonstration for Saturday 5th November 2022 on the cost-of-living emergency faced by communities up and down the country; believes that ordinary people should not, once again, be made to pay for a crisis that they did not …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
12th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th July 2022

Maya Forstater employment tribunal judgment

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the landmark employment tribunal judgment in favour of Maya Forstater which ruled unanimously that she was subjected to direct discrimination by her employer, the Centre for Global Development, when it chose not to renew her contract of employment, her unpaid visiting fellowship role and removed her …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
11th July 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2022

Maximum temperature in the workplace

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that recent surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working in uncomfortable high temperatures, and that the consequences of this range from dizziness, tiredness, …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
29th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2022

Animal-free science and animal tests

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that the UK remains one of the countries in Europe consistently with one of the highest numbers of animal experiments, with over 2.88 million animals tests taking place in 2020 alone; is disappointed that UK legislation no longer contains a commitment to the final goal …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2022

Planned coalmine in Whitehaven, Cumbria

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by Government plans to approve the first new coalmine for 30 years in Whitehaven, Cumbria, in order to supply steelworks; notes that industry figures say there’s no demand for the mine, and that a former British Steel Chief Executive has warned the plans will delay …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
16th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd June 2022

Heating Oil

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is concerned about the spiralling cost of heating oil; shocked that the cost of heating oil has more than doubled in the last year from 42p per litre in June 2021 to 105p per litre now; notes that 5 per cent of homes in England use heating …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2022

Clean Air Day 2022

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House celebrates Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16th June and the ongoing campaign to tackle air pollution; recognises that air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK and the disastrous impact it has on individuals, families and communities; regrets that air pollution …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2022

Disability Benefit Assessments and the Health & Disability Green Paper

Tabled by: Marsha De Cordova (Labour - Battersea)
That this House notes that Department for Work and Pensions statistics show that of the 1.5 million Incapacity Benefit claimants who were assessed for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) up until June 2019, 268,000 were found Fit for Work, a proportion of 18 per cent, that between 2013-2020, only 66,000 out …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2022

Human rights abuses against the Talai and Kipsigis people of Kenya

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House acknowledges and condemns the human rights abuses suffered by the Talai and Kipsigis people of Kenya when they were violently evicted from their ancestral land by British colonial forces between 1905 to 1963; requests that the Government makes a formal apology for these historic crimes including rape, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th June 2022

The role of design in tackling climate change

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the contribution the UK design sector makes to economic, cultural and social development across the entire country; celebrates the positive economic contribution design makes to the UK economy and its associated relationship to sustainable growth; believes that design can be used to address some of society’s …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022

Bus fires

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is alarmed by recent reports of bus fires across the country; notes with concern that research by Professor Guillermo Rein of Imperial College London shows that buses may be significantly riskier than cars, trains, ships or aircraft, mainly due to the less-stringent fire-safety requirements governing them; further …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th June 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th June 2022

Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat Station staff and volunteers

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House pays tribute to the heroism, dedication and skill of Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat Station staff and volunteers; notes that Kinghorn Lifeboat Station is located within the picturesque harbour of Kinghorn and houses a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat; further notes that the lifeboat covers the south Fife …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2022

Storage of US nuclear weapons in the UK

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House is deeply concerned that the United Kingdom has been added to the United States’ list of nuclear weapons storage site locations in Europe and that, according to information released by the United States' government, these storage sites are being upgraded; is concerned that this signals a change …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2022

Moratorium on fracking

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House expresses concern at reports that Cuadrilla have been given another year to explore options for its wells; regrets that fracking for shale gas is still being considered despite the renewable alternatives that are available; urges the Government to ensure the moratorium on fracking is made both statutory …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2022

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: 36
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
17th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2022

Ukraine debt cancellation

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House recognises the devastating impact of the Russian invasion on the economy of Ukraine; notes the need for all the country’s resources to be mobilised to support the humanitarian response and military defence; notes that the total external debt of Ukraine is $54 billion and that Ukraine is …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th May 2022

Reduction in civil service employment

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns Government plans to cut 91,000 jobs from the civil service over the next three years; notes that departmental spending levels for the next three years have only recently been issued, following a process of assessing future staffing requirements; is angered to have learnt of these plans …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th May 2022

Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is shocked by the killing of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces whilst reporting on raids in Jenin; extends its sincere condolences to her family and colleagues who are devastated? by her death; is appalled that this widely-respected, brave and committed journalist was hit by …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th May 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th May 2022

Fife Alcohol Support Services Near Fatal Overdose team Corra Foundation funding

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the tremendous value of the vital drop-in services provided by the teams and volunteers at Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) for those affected drug and alcohol dependency; further recognises that the support they offer is provided to communities across the Kingdom of Fife; congratulates the FASS …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th April 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th May 2022

Firefighters Memorial Day

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 2300 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; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
20th April 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th April 2022

Implementation of the Colombia Truth Commission’s Final Report

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House welcomes the planned publication in June of the final report of the Colombia Truth Commission, which seeks to acknowledge violations committed during the internal armed conflict, establish collective responsibilities for such violations and prevent the repetition of cycles of violence, and whose recommendations will need to be …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
25th April 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th April 2022

Campaign to oppose extradition of Julian Assange to the USA

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that Julian Assange faces extradition to the USA and a prison sentence of up to 175 years in a super-maximum-security prison for his journalistic work, carried out in the UK; notes that this includes the exposing of war atrocities and human rights abuses in US-led wars …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
19th April 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th April 2022

Energy from waste

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the importance of sustainable energy production in tackling rising costs; recognises the adverse effects the rising costs of energy will have on household disposable income and the cost of living; acknowledges the need for pathways to sustainable energy production in communities; believes that energy from waste …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th April 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th April 2022

Raith Rovers FC and the Scottish Challenge Cup Champions 2022

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends and extends its warmest congratulations to Kirkcaldy’s Raith Rovers Football Club for their convincing 3-1 victory over Queen of the South to become Scottish Challenge Cup Champions on 3 April 2022; recognises the leadership of club manager, John McGlynn, team captain, Kyle Benedictus, and match captain, …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
31st March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2022

Effect of standing charges for energy on vulnerable consumers

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House acknowledges the increase in the energy price cap, which will see household energy costs rising exponentially from 1 April; notes the standing charges applied daily to consumers is also rising, by at least 80 per cent in most cases; understands that this charge is applied regardless of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th April 2022

South Cameroons

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House considers the genocide and abuse of human rights in the war between Cameroon’s authoritarian government and liberation fighters in Southern Cameroons, also known as Ambazonia, as an international atrocity; laments that, since violence began in 2017, 35,000 have been killed, 500 villages have been burnt, over a …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
19th April 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 5th April 2022

Haddington RFC and Scottish Rugby Union Award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Haddington RFC on being awarded Community Club of the Season in the East Region by the Scottish Rugby Union; understands that the team were recognised for outstanding contribution to the sport and local community, with their inclusive rugby opportunities, local gardening projects and fundraising over the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th March 2022

Disability Benefit Assessments and the Health & Disability Green Paper

Tabled by: Marsha De Cordova (Labour - Battersea)
That this House notes that Department for Work and Pensions statistics show that of the 1.5 million Incapacity Benefit claimants who were assessed for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) up until June 2019, 268,000 were found Fit for Work, a proportion of18 per cent, that between 2013-2020, only 66,000 out of …
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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th 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
22nd March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2022

NICE guideline on endometriosis diagnosis and management

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House urges the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review and update guideline NG 73 on endometriosis diagnosis and management and to begin the process of doing so before the end of 2022; notes that endometriosis affects one in ten women and those assigned female …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 24th March 2022

The Scottish Seabird Centre

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Seabird Centre in East Lothian on receiving £49,733 from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Platinum Jubilee Fund; understands that this funding will go towards their Community Citizen Scientists: Building a Hub for the Future project which will develop a programme for new marine ambassadors …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2022

Uprating benefits

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
This House welcomes the call of over 50 major charities and organisations for benefits to be increased by at least 7 per cent in April to help households cope with rising costs of living; notes that prices are rising at the fastest rate in 30 years, and energy bills alone …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2022

The future of Gaelic language media

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the important cultural and economic contribution that minority language broadcasting contributes to the communities it serves and the UK’s wider creative economy; recognises that there is a vital opportunity to use the Government's upcoming Broadcasting White Paper to tackle shortcomings in the current legislative status for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
15th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2022

Regulation and support for off-grid households

Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises the millions of rural homes that are off the UK’s national gas grid network; acknowledges that many of those homes buy fuel from oil, LPG and solid fuel markets; notes with concern that there is no regulation of those markets; calls for similar financial protection to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th March 2022

Support for Ukrainian refugees

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in contravention to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, as set out by the United Nations Charter, and resulting in catastrophic consequences for civilians; supports the international community’s call for Russia to withdraw troops immediately and for the humanitarian crisis to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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
3rd March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2022

Russia and the Intelligence and Security Committee's report

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House unequivocally condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and decision of President Putin to start a brutal war in Europe; notes that the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament report, entitled Russia, published 21 July 2020, HC 632, is of critical importance to UK national security and particularly …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
1st March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

Volunteer Development East Lothian National Lottery Community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Volunteer Development East Lothian on receiving a funding of £200,00 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will build on its existing befriending project (Engage) supporting young people who are vulnerable, and the befrienders will meet the young people weekly in an activity …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

Gullane Day Centre National Lottery Community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Gullane Day Centre on receiving a funding of £6,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this funding will go towards the group's outreach wellbeing project which was developed during lockdown to support older people who were isolated and vulnerable; commend Gullane Day Centre for …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

MADE In East Lothian CIC National Lottery Community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates MADE in East Lothian CIC on receiving a funding of £9,272 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group, who support artists and creators throughout East Lothian, will carry out a community consultation into the future of the arts hub based in Haddington with …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

Natural Connections National Lottery Community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Natural Connections in Tranent on receiving a funding of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group, who support local community and causes in East Lothian, will use the funding to run an outreach project to help people in the local area to …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

North Berwick gardeners representation of Scotland in Britain in Bloom

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates keen gardening group North Berwick in Bloom on being selected to represent Scotland in this year's Britain in Bloom contest organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which is making its return for the first time since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic; understands that North …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

Gosford House Winter Wonderland fundraising for ill children

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends the fundraising efforts of those at Gosford House who held the first of its kind Winter Wonderland in East Lothian on raising thousands of pounds to grant the wishes of children living with life-threatening illnesses; understands that Gosford House welcomed thousands of visitors last festive period …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

Muirfield Riding Therapy gift from Knox Academy pupils

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Olivia Dale, Kirsty Dee and Ellen Davidson, pupils at Knox Academy in Haddington, on securing £3000 for the Muirfield Riding Therapy through the school's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) competition; understands that after groups of pupils had to research a social issue and deliver a presentation …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th March 2022

Leuchie House National Lottery Community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates national respite centre Leuchie House on receiving £117,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to help improve their facilities; understands that the charity located near North Berwick provides care for people with neurological conditions and has now fully reopened following closure during the Covid-19 pandemic, and …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th February 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 21st February 2022

Upholding human rights in the UK

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes that the Human Rights Act 1998 gives expression to values that are fundamental to the way of life in the UK, such as protecting the right to protest, freedom of expression and respect for privacy; is concerned by warnings from human rights organisations such as Amnesty …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th February 2022

Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House notes with grave concern recent reports in the media on the developing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, in particular traumatic stories of parents being forced into selling organs, and in some cases selling their own children, in order to feed their families; further notes that the United Nations’ …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
31st January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 7th February 2022

Bearskin caps and the armed forces

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its concern that the ceremonial bearskin caps worn by members of the armed forces, most notably at the annual Trooping the Colour parade, involve the unnecessary slaughter of black bears; notes that each bearskin ceremonial cap costs the Ministry of Defence over £1,700 and sees no …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd February 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd February 2022

Prison violence

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the rapid increase in prison violence over the last decade, with levels of assaults peaking in 2019 before a partial reduction during the covid-19 pandemic lockdowns; further notes that rehabilitation is practically impossible inside violent prisons, meaning that offenders can leave prison more damaged …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st February 2022

Providing financial restitution to women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
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 lost their pensions; and pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that women born in the 1950s were …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
31st January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 31st January 2022

Ban on snares campaign

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares that was passed unanimously; further notes that, other than the promise of a Call for Evidence in the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare in May 2021, no further steps to this end have been taken; acknowledges …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 28th January 2022

Growing Matters Charity in Gilmerton and Ross High School

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Rebecca Fenwick, Molly Jones, and Rachael Young, pupils at Ross High School, on securing £3,000 for Growing Matters in Gilmerton, through the school's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) competition; understands that after groups of pupils had to research a social issue and deliver a presentation, Growing …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 28th January 2022

Dunbar School of Dance fundraising for charity

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates young dancers at the Dunbar School of Dance on hitting a fundraising milestone of £40,000, after lighting up the stage for the last two decades and raising money for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity in the process; understands that a show on 15 January 2022 saw the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 28th January 2022

Catriona Matthew OBE

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates North Berwick golfing legend Catriona Matthew on receiving an OBE for services to sport; understands that Catriona's golfing career has consisted of winning the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2009, won the Solheim Cup with Team Europe in 2003, 2011 and …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th January 2022

One year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House, on the one year anniversary of the military coup on 1 February 2021 in Myanmar (Burma), condemns the crimes against humanity perpetrated by the Myanmar military against the people of Myanmar; stands in solidarity with the Burmese people opposing the military coup; notes in horror the increased …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 27th January 2022

Nature Recovery Networks

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes the importance of Nature Recovery Networks in combatting biodiversity loss in the UK; further notes the urgent need to take action that halts the alarming trend of biodiversity decline; welcomes the findings and recommendations of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee report, Biodiversity in the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 27th January 2022

Child citizenship fees

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House believes that no child should be priced out of British citizenship; is appalled by the Home Office practice of charging a fee of £1,012 to register a child for British citizenship; is further appalled that the Home Office makes a profit of £640 from each child citizenship …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 18th January 2022

East Lothian rowers cross the Atlantic in third place

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Ian Baird, Duncan Hughes, Ross McKinney, Fraser Potter and Clive Rooney of North Berwick Coastal Rowing Club, known as Five in a Row, for finishing in third place in the 2021 Talisker Atlantic Challenge; understands that the five men completed the 3000 mile journey from La …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
17th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 17th January 2022

Bridges Project to receive gift thanks to North Berwick pupils

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Elena Callander and Ruby Clark, pupils at North Berwick High School, on securing £3,000 for the Bridges Project in Musselburgh through the school's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative competition; understands that groups of pupils had to research a social issue and deliver a presentation; notes that the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 17th January 2022

Richard Gallacher and Keith Courtney Raise £22,000 for charity

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Richard Gallacher and Keith Courtney on raising an admirable £22,037.93 in aid of the Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation for the Haematology Centre at the Western General Hospital, and St Columba's Hospice, by cycling more than 1,300 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats, and then …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 17th January 2022

Pencaitland Youth Football Club Fundraise for Defibrillator

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends Pencaitland Youth Football Club for working alongside Pencaitland Bowling Club to raise funds for a defibrillator; congratulates the club on their success of raising over £1,000 by covering 204 miles by walking round the village's park before Christmas 2021 with their parents and coaches for the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 17th January 2022

Bronwyn Brodie's charity trek

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends the fundraising efforts of Bronwyn Brodie of Dunbar, a Learning Support Assistant at Musselburgh Grammar School, who trekked through the Wadi Rum in Jordan, also known as Valley of the Moon, and raised over £1,500 for cancer charity Maggie's; congratulates Bronwyn on completing the 100km journey …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th January 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
12th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 12th January 2022

UK Pool and Spa Award for Higginson family business

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Lee Higginson of Advanced Hot Tubs and Swim Spas on being crowned Spa Technician of the Year at the UK Pool and Spa Awards in December 2021; understands that Lee is part of a family business with his brother Kevin, sister-in-law Trisha, and nephew Lewis; notes …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th January 2022

Covid-19 vaccination patent waiver recommendation to the World Trade Organisation

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House expresses its concern at the UK Government’s failure to adequately support low income countries in the fight against coronavirus; notes that 81 per cent of the eligible UK population has received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, compared to less than 8 per cent of people across …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd December 2021

East Lothian Horizons help for refugees

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends East Lothian Horizons, a volunteer group from across the East Lothian county, who have recently had their Home Office application for the Community Sponsorship Scheme accepted to secure a suitable means for refugees to be welcomed into East Lothian; congratulates the volunteer group on having their …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Linton Hotel and Steakhouse double win at Food Awards Scotland

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Linton Hotel and Steakhouse on winning Hotel Restaurant of the Year South-East, and Hotel Restaurant of the Year Over All at Food Awards Scotland 2021; understands that the owner, Patrick Cairney was delighted with the double win that they picked up at an awards ceremony hosted …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 19th December 2021

Osteria win at Scottish Italian Awards

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates North Berwick restaurant, Osteria, on winning Best Italian Restaurant Under 50 Seats at the Scottish Italian Awards; understand that this is the fourth consecutive win of this award and their fifth overall; notes that Osteria creates dishes inspired from regions across Italy; and wishes Osteria the …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th January 2022
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 19th December 2021

Ruari Fairbairns win at Great Britain Entrepreneur Award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Ruari Fairbairns from North Berwick, who was awarded Entrepreneur for Good in Scotland and Northern Island for his business, One Year No Beer (OYNB), at the Great Britain Entrepreneur Awards in November, for the second year in a row; understands that One Year No Beer was …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

East Lothian Roots and Fruits SCIO receives National Lottery community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian charity Roots and Fruits SCIO on receiving £9,000 from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands that this will fund installation of a summerhouse in their hub to offer more community lunches, activities and events; and wishes the group the best of luck with …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

Dunbar Surf Life Saving Club receives National Lottery community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian volunteer group Dunbar Surf Life Saving Club on receiving £9,450 from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands that this funding will provide a range of life saving equipment and training for beach warden patrols at Belhaven beach in Dunbar; commends Dunbar Surf Life …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

North Berwick Coastal Community Connections receives National Lottery community funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian group, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections, on receiving £195,000 from Medium Grants Scotland: Improving Lives; understands that this funding will build on the groups' existing connected project which reduces isolation and loneliness by offering their drop-in Scone café a befriending service which includes buddy …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

National Lottery community funding for Dunbar Traditional Music Festival

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian group Dunbar Traditional Music Festival on receiving £9,500 from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands that this funding will go towards planning and carrying out and extended programme of events for their community music festival in September 2022; acknowledges that the Dunbar Traditional …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 8th December 2021

National Lottery funding for Dirleton Good Neighbours

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian community group, Dirleton Good Neighbours, on receiving £7,613 from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland; understands that this funding will go towards gazebos, tables and chairs for Dirleton Good Neighbours' outdoor markets which will take place six times a year; commends Dirleton Good Neighbours …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th December 2021

Food insecurity

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House recognises the horrific levels of food insecurity in the UK being experienced by approximately 11 million people; acknowledges the profound and devastating consequences of food insecurity on the health, wellbeing and livelihoods of people in our communities; notes with concern that the need for emergency food parcels …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th December 2021

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and labour law reforms in Ukraine

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes leaked documents published by the European Public Service Unions reportedly showing that the Government, via the British Embassy Kyiv and UKaid, is funding communications consultants Abt Associated to assist efforts to negatively reform the employment laws in Ukraine; further notes that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th December 2021

Linlithgow Black Bitch

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House supports the rich traditions, local customs and heritage found throughout these islands and beyond, such as the Linlithgow Black Bitch; notes that in Linlithgow the local custom of describing locals as Black Bitches is based on the heroic greyhound who fed her master when he was incarcerated …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 3rd December 2021

Republic of Barbados

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the decision by the people of Barbados to become a republic and wishes the new president Dame Sandra Mason every success in developing Barbados as a successful, democratic and ambitious nation while still remembering and being aware of the island’s colonial history; and praises the citizens …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th November 2021

The release of former Ambassador Craig Murray on St. Andrew’s Day

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the St. Andrews day release of former Ambassador and journalist, Craig Murray from his incarceration in a Scottish prison; recognises that legend suggests that Pictish King Óengus venerated Saint Andrew as the Patron Saint of Scotland after white clouds formed a saltire cross in the sky …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
19th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 25th November 2021

Animals in Scientific Research and transition to new approach methodologies

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House regrets 2.88 million animal experiments were carried out in Great Britain in 2020; notes there can be better options than using animals in scientific research; further notes the Animal Free Research UK report Modernising Medical Research recommendation to establish a role focussed on replacing animals with human …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 25th November 2021

Appointment of the Scottish Government Permanent Secretary

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with grave concern the appointment by the First Minister of Scotland of the Director General, Work and Health Services, Department for Work and Pensions as the next Permanent Secretary and principal accountable officer for the Scottish Government; notes that United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
15th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th November 2021

Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund investment in the fossil fuel industry

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the UK hosted COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference; further notes that in May 2019 this House declared a climate emergency; notes that approximately £700 million is invested in the UK and global economy through the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; notes that while the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th November 2021

Debt cancellation and climate change

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House recognises that countries in the global South are being forced to confront the climate emergency with both hands tied behind their back; notes that low-income countries are responsible for less than 1 per cent of the world's historic carbon emissions but now face some of the most …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th November 2021

Pension treatment of women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes with concern the continuing unfair pension treatment of 1950s-born WASPI women; further notes many WASPI women within the Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency received no prior notice that their pensionable age and eligibility was to be altered in such a significant manner; draws attention to the ongoing …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2021)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th November 2021

Political donations and peerages

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to ban those who donate more than £50,000 to political parties from being nominated for peerages within five years of their donation; and encourages party leaders, whose parties send representatives to the House of Lords, not to nominate …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
9th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021

Inquiry into the events at Orgreave

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that it is now five years since the then Home Secretary, Amber Rudd MP, refused the call for an inquiry into the events at Orgreave in 1984; recognises that there is clear evidence that striking miners were beaten by the police, charged by police horses and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
9th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021

Outsourcing

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the use of private contractors in delivering front-line services across the Department for Work and Pensions; further notes that current services run by private firm Serco include the Initial Evidence Interview, General Enquiries and Advanced Payments, and Personal Independence Payments Mandatory Reconsideration; notes that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021

Working conditions for private hire drivers

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the efforts of those Uber workers who have recently taken industrial action as part of the ACDU and IWGB trade unions; further recognises that both of these strikes were due to Uber’s lack of implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling that included paying their drivers for …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th November 2021

Hon. Members and secondary employment

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House recognises that being an hon. Member is not only a privilege but is also a well-paid and full-time job; believes that it is wrong that hon. Members are to able to receive significant additional incomes from second jobs, including for political consultancy or advisory roles for corporate …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th August 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th November 2021

National Plastic Health Impact Research Fund

Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that we breathe in, drink and eat plastic particles every day; recognises that little research has been conducted to fully establish what risk that poses to human health; further notes that when plastic gets into the body it can spread; understands that particles emitted from plastic …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th November 2021

Alcohol Awareness Week 2021

Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton)
That this House welcomes the promotion of Alcohol Awareness Week, which is taking place from 15 to 21 November 2021; notes that the theme of the week is alcohol and relationships; further notes that polling this week from Alcohol Change UK found that, since covid-19 restrictions eased in the spring, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
3rd November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th November 2021

UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to celebrate people with disabilities and champion their abilities and contribution; supports the United Nation’s work surrounding this campaign; notes this year’s theme is leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th November 2021

Toy safety

Tabled by: Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House expresses concern on consumer’s safety in relation to unsafe products sold via online marketplaces in the UK; notes that this is an issue that has been raised by the British Toy and Hobby Association in their latest report entitled, Still toying with children’s safety, and by Electrical …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th November 2021

Consistency of broadband services and other utilities

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House calls for broadband services to be brought into line with other core utilities such as water and electricity with regard to compensation and repairs; calls for set time periods for repairs and financial penalties for companies and organisations which do not adhere to these time periods; notes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 8th November 2021

Nurse Laura Clelland nominated for NHS Celebrating Success Awards

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Laura Clelland, a clinical support worker at East Lothian Community Hospital, on being nominated as Staff Member of the Year in the NHS Celebrating Success Awards; understands that the Staff Member of the Year category honours individuals who go above and beyond in their day-to-day work …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 8th November 2021

Mike Mitchell karate black belt achievement

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Mike Mitchell of JKA Bass Rock Karate Club who, after more than a twenty year break, has become a black belt in karate at the age of 74; understands that Mr Mitchell was a badminton coach for fifteen years and then swapped the court for the …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd November 2021

UK Disability History Month

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 18 November to 18 December is Disability History Month which is now in its 12th year of being celebrated in the UK; notes that Disability History Month is a month to celebrate disabled people and champion their abilities and rights; further notes that this year’s joint …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st November 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Support for autism diagnosis

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House has considered the Westminster Commission on Autism’s third report entitled Support Surrounding Diagnosis; recognises that the period surrounding an autism diagnosis is often stressful and uncertain; notes that access to the right support is vital; further notes that many people seeking an autism diagnosis do not have …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that there should be an urgent national all-faith delegation to Tehran to petition for the immediate release of British citizen Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe and other political detainees currently being held in Iran; condemns the continued unjust detention of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other dual citizens and political …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th October 2021

Proscribing of Palestinian human rights organisations

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House condemns the declaration of 22 October 2021 made by Israeli Minister of Defence, Benny Gantz, which designated six Palestinian civil society groups as terrorist organisations; notes that the Israeli authorities have not provided any evidence to substantiate their claims about the organisations; further notes that the targeted …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
25th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th October 2021

Over 100 days of Dr AlSingace’s hunger strike in Bahrain

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing hunger strike of 59-year-old human rights defender and academic Dr Abduljalil AlSingace, in Bahrain; raises alarm that his hunger strike began on 8 July 2021 and has exceeded 100 days; expresses concern that Dr AlSingace has been hospitalised since 18 July …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th October 2021

Rail workers and the RMT in Scotland

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes the importance of COP26 to Scotland and humanity; recognises the rights of workers and their trade unions to seek to defend their standard of living and terms and conditions of employment; and further recognises the determination and resilience of the RMT trade union and of rail …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021

Alcohol strategy

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes that Public Health England data revealed there were 6,983 alcohol-specific deaths in 2020, an increase of 20 per cent from the previous year; further notes that National Records of Scotland statistics showed there were 1,190 alcohol-specific deaths registered in 2020, representing a 17 per cent increase; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st October 2021

Abolishing VAT on energy bills

Tabled by: Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the need to take back control of the UK's taxes following the UK's departure from the EU and abolish VAT on energy bills; notes that cutting VAT on energy bills to zero could save households up to £65 on their energy bills; further notes that during …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st October 2021

Carbon Capture and Storage at St Fergus, Aberdeenshire

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House condemns the decision by the UK Government not to proceed with the Acorn carbon capture and storage facility at St Fergus in Aberdeenshire which proposed taking and storing carbon dioxide from the Goldeneye field in the North Sea and the refinery in Grangemouth to be stored in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th October 2021

Ban on trophy hunting imports (No. 2)

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House express its great sadness at the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP while serving his constituents; pays tribute to his many years of tireless service to the people of Basildon and Southend and to the many causes of which he was a powerful champion, including the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th October 2021

DVLA waiting times

Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House is dismayed by the growing backlog of licence applications at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; recognises that the ability to drive is vital to many people’s capacity to work and pursue the life of their choice; understands that the pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th October 2021

Green new deal bill campaign

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the lack of a sufficient and comprehensive Government plan to decarbonise the UK economy in response to the climate and nature emergencies; recognises public support for bolder and faster action; and calls on the Government to support the Green New Deal Bill, formally known as the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th October 2021

The Imprisonment of Craig Murray

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes with deep concern that Craig Murray is the first journalist in 70 years to have been imprisoned in Scotland for media contempt of court and the first and only person to be imprisoned for jigsaw identification; further notes the inequality in Scots law which sees him …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th October 2021

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that Baby Loss Awareness Week took place from 9 to 15 October 2021; offers sincere sympathy to those families who have lost precious babies; acknowledges that stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss is a tragedy which governments across the UK must work to prevent; pays tribute to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

Mandatory labelling system for plastic present in clothing and accessories

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the fashion industry’s significant contribution to global plastic pollution; recognises that some 60 per cent of material made into clothing is plastic, with more than a third of all microplastics released into the ocean deriving from these synthetic fibres; further notes that some 70 million barrels …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

Life and work of Tam Waterson, UNISON activist in the NHS

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Tam Waterson, a UNISON activist for 35 years, who died on 9 September 2021; further recognises his work as a Senior Steward within Lothian Health Branch and as Chair of the UNISON Scottish Health Committee; sends condolences to his family at …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 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
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

US-UK-Australia military pact

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes with concern the Prime Minister’s announcement on 14 September 2021 of the AUKUS military pact; further notes that this is likely to escalate tension in the Far East and that military manoeuvres and sanctions in the Indo-Pacific region have already led to concerns about the threat …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th October 2021

Human rights violations in Eswatini

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House is deeply concerned by the severe human rights violations in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland; notes that Amnesty International referred to the arrest in July 2021 of two pro-democracy MPs under the Suppression of Terrorism Act as vague and absolute fabrication and went on to observe they have committed …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th October 2021

Haddington Athletic Football Club litter pick

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House praises the youngsters of Haddington Athletic Football Club, teamed up with social enterprise Lil, for switching their football boots for litter picks coinciding with Recyling Week and the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean in the Haddington Litter Blitz; commends the initiative and efforts of the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th October 2021

Haddington Pipe Band celebrate 40 years

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Haddington Pipe Band for celebrating their 40th year, which they are commemorating with a calendar that will be shipped to customers all over the world including Australia, India, Spain, USA, and more; understands that the pipe band attracts members from eight to eighty, with more than …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th October 2021

Rotary Club Competition at Haddington Golf Club

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Haddington Golf Club on holding a successful golf event as part of Rotary Haddington's Annual competition, raising around £4,000 for projects throughout Haddington and further afield; understands that 44 two-person teams were battling it out in September 2021 to raise money for the community; acknowledges that …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th October 2021

East Lothian Foodbank Jingle Bags Appeal

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House praises East Lothian Foodbank on launching their fourth annual Jingle Bags appeal to bring festive joy to families in need across the community this Christmas; understands that launching their Jingle Bags appeal in 2017 more than 1,354 bags containing mince pies, chocolates, Christmas crackers, Christmas pudding and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
6th September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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
16th September 2021
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Criminal Law

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Designated Scottish Sites under Section 129) Order 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 1021), dated 8 September 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 September 2021, be annulled.
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
13th September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th September 2021

Auchengeich Mining Disaster 62nd anniversary

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that Saturday 18 September 2021 is the 62nd anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by that tragedy, and 67 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 13th September 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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 9th September 2021

Drug strategy

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes that ONS data released on 3 August 2021 revealed a record number of drug-related deaths in 2020, with 4,561 deaths in England and Wales and 1,339 deaths in Scotland, higher than any other European country; further notes that almost half of homicides and half of acquisitive …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 9th September 2021

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report on women's state pension age

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report titled Women’s State Pension age: our findings on the Department for Work and Pensions' communication of changes; is concerned by the report’s findings of maladministration and failure by DWP to appropriately inform women of changes to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2021
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World Electric Vehicle Day

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House urges the Government on World Electric Vehicle Day to look to Scotland and Nordic neighbours for a joined-up policy approach on the transition to electric vehicles; encourages the Government to celebrate the achievement of Norway as the first country in the world where electric vehicles outsell traditional …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th September 2021

Ireland’s Presidency of the UN Security Council

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the appointment of the Republic of Ireland to the Presidency of the UN Security Council; applauds its international diplomatic ambitions as a small, independent European country; and further welcomes the issues being brought forward and discussed during its Presidency including the current crisis in Afghanistan, as …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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
20th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th September 2021

Zimbabwe deportation flight

Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport)
That this House notes the widespread violation of political and human rights in Zimbabwe; further notes the harassment and detention of political opponents and journalists; recognises that the International Trade Union Congress places Zimbabwe in the 10 worst countries for working people; condemns the ongoing suppression of trade unions; is …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th September 2021

The Death of Father Stan Swamy

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes with sadness and regret the recent passing of Jesuit Priest Father Stan Swamy who died in India at the age of 88 having spent the final nine months of his life in judicial custody; further notes that the anti-terrorism charges on which Father Swamy was arrested …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th September 2021

Protecting grasslands at COP26 and beyond

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House recognises that species-rich grasslands offer ways of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases that cause climate change by reducing flooding risk, locking up pollutants and acting as critical ecosystems for pollinators and supporting sustainable and resilient farming; regrets that in the last 100 years the UK alone …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 3rd September 2021

East Lothian residents Maria Lyle and Micky Yule win bronze medals at Tokyo Paralympics

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House applauds the outstanding achievements of East Lothian residents, Maria Lyle and Micky Yule following their bronze medal wins at the Tokyo Paralympics. Maria who has spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, won the first British medal of the competition, securing bronze in the T35 100m sprint, going on to …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th August 2021

Water pollution in northern Sri Lanka

Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
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 …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
27th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th August 2021

Ministry of Defence Guard Service

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House salutes the professionalism and dedication of the Ministry of Defence Guard Service, which provides civilian security at most of the UK’s largest military bases; insists that MoD Guard Service (MGS) personnel should be celebrated for their vital contribution to the MoD, and that a culture of teamwork …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th August 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 26th July 2021

East Lothian women's sky dive for the suicide prevention charity Papyrus

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House applauds the bravery of Alicia Steele and Bobbi Lee Ross, two East Lothian young women, who did a sky dive from 10,000 feet for the suicide prevention charity, Papyrus; pays tribute to their willing openness and honesty to speak about their own mental health challenges, expressing how …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 1
19th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th July 2021

Spyware and state surveillance of journalists

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply concerned by reports that at least 180 journalists across the world have been spied on using Pegasus software, a tool developed by the Israeli cybersurveillance company NSO and sold to a number of clients, including states across the world; notes that among those who have …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th July 2021

Human rights in Western Sahara

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House strongly condemns the attacks on human rights defenders, students, journalists and academics who publicly criticise the Government of Morocco; profoundly regrets the recent violence perpetrated in the most high profile cases including Sultana and Laura Khaya, Babuizid Muhammed, Saaed Labhi, Salek Baber and Khaled Bouvfraya; is alarmed …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th July 2021

Tom Stoltman 2021 World’s Strongest Man

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House offers its profound congratulations to Scotland’s Tom Stoltman on his incredible achievement of winning the 2021 World’s Strongest Man competition in Sacramento, California last month; notes that 27 year-old Tom finished three points clear of the hugely experienced Brian Shaw, a four-time champion considered by many to …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th July 2021

Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House thanks Professor Dame Carol Black for her comprehensive Independent Review of Drugs, Part 2 which outlines a clear way forward on drug treatment and recovery to bring hope and real change to the many individuals, families and communities whose lives are blighted by drug addiction and by …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th July 2021

Racism following the Euro 2020 final

Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this house unequivocally condemns the racist abuse aimed at the England Men’s Football team after the UEFA European Championship Final on 11 July 2021; notes that 19 year old Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka was forced to take down his Instagram account as a result of racist abuse; further notes …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th July 2021

Human rights situation in Egypt

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is deeply concerned about continuing serious human rights violations in Egypt, including reports of systematic torture, enforced disappearances, unfair trials and the blatant misuse of counter-terrorism and national security legislation, following the military overthrow of the Morsi Government in July 2013; notes with profound regret that according …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 12th July 2021

Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House notes that the UK Government has authorised hundreds of millions of pounds worth of arms sales to Israel between 2016 and 2020; believes that the UK Government should end these arms sales as part of efforts to end Israel's militarized repression of Palestinians, violations of international law and …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
12th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 12th July 2021

Funding success for Black Bull Close project

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the Black Bull Close project in Dunbar, East Lothian on being awarded a grant of £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; notes that the National Lottery Heritage Fund invests money raised by National Lottery players to grant funds to museums, parks, historic places, archaeology, natural …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 8th 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
7th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021

APPG Report on UK funding facilitating human rights abuses in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House expresses concern at the findings of the July 2021 report by the APPG on Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf which shows that at least £53.4 million in public funds have benefited Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states since 2016; is shocked that beneficiaries of UK-funding include …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021

Access to cash

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the importance of access to cash for the UK population; notes that due to bank branch closures and the loss of free-to-use ATMs across the UK, millions are at risk of losing access to cash; further notes that all communities should be guaranteed a right to …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th July 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th July 2021

Hassan Mushaima and political prisoners detained in Bahrain

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decade-long detention of 73-year-old Hassan Mushaima in Bahrain who was sentenced to life imprisonment for his peaceful role as a political opposition leader in 2011; decries that Mushaima was brutally tortured, subjected to protracted medical negligence and that his condition continues to …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st July 2021

Srebrenica Memorial Week 2021

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 4 to 11 July 2021, the UK will mark Srebrenica Memorial Week with commemorations taking place in hundreds of schools, local authorities, places of worship, community centres, and police forces to name but a few, all of which bring the nation together in powerful …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 1st July 2021

Effect of ending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on levels of poverty

Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, that she will be graciously pleased to direct Ministers to lay before this House, not later than 5.00pm on Thursday 1 July, all papers and correspondence compiled by the Department of Work and Pensions relating to an analysis of terminating the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th June 2021

Government contractor Mitie Group plc and employment practices

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House believes that the practice of threatening employees with being fired and rehired unless they accept inferior terms and conditions is immoral, unacceptable and should be made unlawful; notes that Government Ministers have previously condemned the use of such threats as a negotiating tactic; is concerned by reports …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th June 2021

Coronavirus cross-party procurement task-force

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the public’s growing concern and alarm over the opacity of procurement contracting under emergency coronavirus powers; further notes that to date two Secretaries of State have been found to have acted unlawfully by the High Court in this regard; notes with further concern a reluctance of …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 28th June 2021

BBC Scotland Studios and broadcasting powers

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern findings of an investigation by The National newspaper which reported BBC Scotland senior Executives have been instructed to develop proposals to enable Studioworks, a subsidiary of the BBC to take over key parts of BBC Scotland’s operation by transferring control of two studios at …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 1
28th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 25th June 2021

Preston Lodge High School under 15's football victory

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Preston Lodge High School on winning the boys Scottish Schools' under 15 Shield for the first time on Wednesday afternoon at the Excelsior Stadium; applauds the Scottish Schools Football Association, the Governing body for schools' football in Scotland, for their dedicated work with grassroots clubs supporting …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Use of restraints on children and young people

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House believes that no child or young person who has not committed nor been suspected of committing a crime be placed in handcuffs or subject to similar forms of restraint; notes with concern the prevalence of handcuffs being used against vulnerable children in the UK’s care system by …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Rise of anti-Indian racism

Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport)
That this House welcomes the contributions of Indians to British society; condemns the racism they face on a daily basis; calls on key institutions to urgently address this type of prejudice; recognises the 1.3 million Indians who fought for Britain during WWI and have contributed greatly to all levels of …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Anti-Asian hate crime

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates the British Born Young Talent Association (BBYTA) on holding its recent seminar on Conversations on Anti-Asian Hate; notes from the seminar that many of our Asian communities, in the wake of covid-19, have experienced an increase in hate crime; appreciates BBTYA raising awareness of such an …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Israel and Palestine

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern at recent events in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel; welcomes the ceasefire which began on 21 May 2021; calls for every effort to be made to end all attacks and forms of aggression, address the underlying causes and hold those responsible fully …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Bereavement support payment, widowed parent's allowance and cohabitees

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House calls for the extension of the Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent's Allowance to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; notes that judgments from the matter of an application by Siobhan Mclaughlin for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) [2018] UKSC 48 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 21st June 2021

Meeting between parliamentarians and Julian Assange

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House expresses its concern at the refusal of the UK Government and prison authorities to allow an online video meeting between Julian Assange and a cross-party group of British parliamentarians; notes that the request was first made in December 2020 in a letter signed by 17 British parliamentarians …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 17th June 2021

Retirement of East Lothian teacher Sheila Laing after 45 years' service

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House applauds the dedicated work of East Lothian's first virtual headteacher Sheila Laing, who is retiring after 45 years as a teacher; pays tribute to her outstanding supportive and innovative work with care experienced young people; acknowledges the recent challenging time for teachers and their incredible hard work …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
15th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th June 2021

Business support after delaying Stage 4 of the covid-19 roadmap

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House believes the decision to delay Stage 4 of the coronavirus roadmap until 19 July 2021 was, regrettably, the right one; recognises that this will be difficult for our constituents and for businesses that continue to be affected by restrictions on their ability to operate; welcomes the support the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th June 2021

Australian trade deal

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the prospective agreement of a trade deal with Australia; expresses strong concern at the potential implications of any deal on British farmers; asks that farmers across the country are properly consulted; further asks that MPs are given the time to adequately read, scrutinise and debate the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th June 2021

Zero-carbon domestic renewables

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions, including those from domestic dwellings, to Net Zero by 2050; further notes that 30% of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic dwellings; recognises that micro-generation of home grown energy and heating is vital to reach the Net …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th June 2021

Cabinet Office clearing house and Freedom of Information

Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport)
That this House believes that the Freedom of Information Act (2000) is a landmark piece of legislation which, when properly applied, helps to achieve democratic, public accountability and transparency across government; regrets that, too often, legitimate applications from the public are frustrated, delayed or illegitimately denied; notes that a key …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 16th June 2021

University of Edinburgh’s Community Grants Scheme award for The Ridge, Dunbar

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates The Ridge, based in Dunbar, on its award from the University of Edinburgh’s Community Grants Scheme; notes that the award was made for the Sunny’s Kitchen project, which provides a three course meal to the local community, using food diverted from landfill and produce from the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th June 2021

Reductions in funding for conflict, peacebuilding and stabilisation efforts

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House regrets the £896 million funding cut to organisations that assist the Governments work on conflict, peacebuilding and stabilisation efforts; notes that these cuts effect the most unstable and impoverished conflict zones in the world including Syria, South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Yemen; is …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
14th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th June 2021

Refugee Week 2021

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports Refugee Week 2021, which takes place from 14 to 20 June with the theme entitled We Cannot Walk Alone; notes that there are an estimated 26 million refugees and 4 million asylum seekers around the world today; further notes that the UK has a proud history …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th June 2021

Sustainability in national curriculum

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House considers best practice from across the United Kingdom and globally in terms of integrating sustainability into the national curriculum; recognises that the environmental challenges that we face require young people across the United Kingdom to be made more aware of the threats from climate change, environmental degradation, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th June 2021

Specialist consultant prescribed medicinal cannabis

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the benefits of prescribed medical cannabis by a specialist consultant for people suffering with chronic pain, epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation around the use of prescribed medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; but regrets the difficulties that patients and their families …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
10th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th June 2021

Protect access to cash

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House believes that the UK Government should implement legislation to protect access to cash a priority in this Parliamentary session as part of a proactive campaign to ensure that vulnerable people are not disproportionately affected by the move towards a cashless society.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th June 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: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th June 2021

Turkish military action in Iraqi terrority

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the current Turkish military action in Iraqi territory against Kurdish forces, launched on 24 April 2021, the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; believes that the assault is part of the genocidal policies of the Turkish State against the Kurdish people; is deeply concerned that the military …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Crisis of insecure work

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House expresses alarm at the £107 billion rise in wealth for those at the top; notes that the levels of insecure employment in the UK are worryingly high and that data from the Office for National Statistics published on 18 May 2021 shows unemployment at 1.6 million; further …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Child poverty

Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford and Eccles)
That this House notes that recent End Child Poverty coalition research indicates that there were 4.3 million children living in poverty in the UK in 2019-20 and that recent Households Below Average Income figures show child poverty is likely to have significantly worsened during the covid-19 pandemic; believes the Government …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Ratification of the Istanbul Convention

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2021 will mark nine years since the UK signed the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; acknowledges the work by the former hon. Member for Banff and Buchan, Eilidh Whiteford, in securing the passage of legislation enshrining …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Carers Week 2021

Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House supports Carers Week which takes place on the 7th to the 13th June 2021; notes that Week’s theme is Make Caring Visible and Valued; highlights the invaluable contribution that over 6.5 million unpaid carers make to their local communities across the UK; recognises that carers have been …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Father Stan Swamy

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House condemns the arrest in October 2020 of Jesuit Priest Father Stan Swamy by the National Investigation Agency of India; condemns the harsh interrogation, refusal of bail, and ongoing detention of this frail 83 year-old priest; notes Father Swamy’s tireless work over five decades assisting the poor and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th June 2021

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work

Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that Government-commissioned research in 2016 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found disturbingly high levels of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in UK workplaces; further notes the February 2021 conclusion of the Women and Equalities Committee that the Government must act now to prevent further discrimination, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021

Arms export licences for sales to the Israeli Military

Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with concern the recent granting of and use of extant UK licences for the export to the Israeli military of categories of arms and arms components including military technology and components for aircrafts, helicopters, and drones, as well as grenades, bombs, missiles, armoured vehicles, tanks, ammunition, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th June 2021

Human rights violations in Bahrain

Tabled by: Andrew Gwynne (Labour - Denton and Reddish)
That this House regrets the 25 May 2021 meeting between the Home Secretary and Bahraini Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa; further regrets the fact that the meeting took place shortly after a violent attack against over 60 political prisoners by Bahraini police at Jau Prison on …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th June 2021

The role of the Lord Advocate under the Scotland Act

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House believes that the dual role of the Lord Advocate in Scotland, whereby they are both senior Government legal adviser and head of the prosecution service, is entirely inconsistent with the needs of a modern democracy; and therefore calls on the Government to engage with the Scottish Government …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 3rd June 2021

Irish Dail policy on the the annexation of Palestinian territories

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House praises the historic decision by the Irish Dail to condemn the illegal annexation of Palestinian lands by Israel; notes that the Dail Motion condemned the recent and ongoing forced displacement of Palestinian communities in the occupied Palestinian territory and described the annexation of Palestinian territory as a …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th June 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd June 2021

Joe Forte's retirement

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House pays tribute to Haddington businessman Joe Forte on his 36 years in business providing top class equipment to the community's sport enthusiasts; recognises Joe's important contributions in encouraging runners, footballers and all those interested in sports, young and old; commends Joe's own sporting achievements both as a …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 27th May 2021

Apology for Forced Adoption

Tabled by: Harriet Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House recognises the great injustice, suffering and lifetime of pain caused to mothers and their children separated by forced adoption in the UK in the three decades after the Second World War, when young unmarried mothers were coerced into handing over their new-born children, and apologises for it; …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 27th May 2021

Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes the high level of sexual violence in the conflict in Tigray, resulting in an estimated 10,000 women being raped in the four months to March: further notes the leadership role the UK government has played in global efforts to eliminate sexual violence in conflict; notes that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th May 2021

Welcoming refugees during and post covid-19

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises that, as the 72th anniversary of the Geneva Convention approaches, there are more refugees, approximately 80 million, than at any other time in history; that they are victims of wars, environmental disasters and climate change, human rights abuses, pandemic and poverty; resolves to frame a response …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
26th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 26th May 2021

Whitekirk Hill, East Lothian, Spa of the Year in Scotland

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
This House welcomes the re-opening of Whitekirk Hill in East Lothian which is set in 160 acres of woodland overlooking the Firth of Forth; congratulates Whitekirk Hill on winning Health Spa of the Year in Scotland; notes the ambitious extension of their events packages to host weddings and offer new …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 25th May 2021

Occupation of Palestine

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House, whilst welcoming a ceasefire in Israel, Palestine and Gaza, notes with concern the continued threat posed to Palestinian civilians by the Israeli Defence Forces; therefore regrets that the Ministry of Defence refused to publish details of the agreement strengthening military co-operation signed by the British Armed Forces …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 25th May 2021

North Berwick fire fighter retires

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Dave Kerr on his retirement after 27 year service with North Berwick Fire Station; recognises his dedication to the community he has served throughout the years in this vital work; pays tribute to his incredible bravery not only in his work tackling fires but also in …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 27 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th May 2021

Torture and enforced disappearance of Bahraini political prisoners

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House views with serious concern the attack by Bahraini police on political prisoners in Jau Prison on 17 April 2021; condemns the enforced disappearance of over 60 inmates for a period of 19 days after the attack; notes that the attack was in response to a sit-in by …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Ban on trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to implementing a robust, comprehensive and world-leading ban on trophy hunting imports; agrees that the trophy hunting of animals, including those at risk of extinction, is morally reprehensible; notes the strong support for such a ban among the general public, with the most …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th May 2021

MOT tests and roadside air quality

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises the challenge to public health caused by roadside air pollution, in particular, fine and ultra-fine combustion generated particles; urges the Government to look to how other countries mitigate harmful levels of air pollution that are prevalent on roads and highways for example the current Roadworthiness Directive …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th May 2021

Fire and rehire tactics (No. 2)

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House notes the continued use of fire and rehire tactics by employers in this country; condemns the actions of the growing number of employers who have forced their staff to choose between accepting a new contract with worse terms and conditions or losing their jobs; calls on the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021

Fire and rehire

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 the Government that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 24th May 2021

Undisputed world champion Josh Taylor

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That the Parliament congratulates East Lothian boxer Josh Taylor on his latest outstanding success in defeating US fighter Jose Ramirez to become undisputed super-lightweight champion of the world; notes that Josh has become only the fifth man, and the first UK fighter, to claim the WBO, WBA, IBF and WBC …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 27 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 20th May 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: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
19th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 19th May 2021

Rise in child poverty

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes the shameful rise in child poverty across Scotland in new research findings from Loughborough University; calls on the Government to abandon proposals to end the uplift to universal credit, calls on the Scottish Government to increase the proposed amount of the Scottish child payment; and further …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 19th May 2021

East Lothian company wins Scottish Food and Drink Award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Haddington business, Spice Pots, on winning the spice mixes category at the Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards; notes, having lived for a time in India, business owner, Melanie Auld, brought the secrets of creating an authentic curry back home to East Lothian; and further notes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021

50 years of the Misuse of Drugs Act

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is not fit for purpose; notes that for 50 years, it has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; further notes that instead it has increased harm, damaged public health and …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021

A People's Green New Deal

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House believes that the government must urgently act to address unemployment, poverty, and the intensifying climate crisis; notes that the climate emergency poses a grave threat to public health and living standards in the UK and across the world; further notes that the Government is currently set to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Attacks on journalists in Gaza

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House deplores the attack by the Israeli military on the building in Gaza housing media including Associated Press and Al Jazeera, which follows attacks or detentions of at least thirty journalists and two previous strikes on journalist's offices in Gaza; supports the demands of the International Federation of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th May 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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Proposal to end the export of plastic waste

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes the publication of Greenpeace's report entitled Trashed - how the UK is still dumping plastic waste on the rest of the world; further notes with concern that the UK generates more plastic waste per person than any country besides the US and, in 2020, exported 40 …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Lift the Ban campaign

Tabled by: Navendu Mishra (Labour - Stockport)
That this House recognises the injustice of preventing people seeking asylum from working; notes that the £5.66 asylum seekers receive a day is far below what is required to live on; further notes that asylum seekers can wait months for a decision on their asylum claim; supports the Lift the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th May 2021

The right to breathe clean air campaign

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House acknowledges that long term exposure to air pollution causes between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year; expresses the belief that people across the UK and beyond should have an inalienable right to breathe clean air; notes that poor air quality is one of the greatest public health …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 18th May 2021

Recognition of Dunbar Lifeboat Crew and their May Day Appeal

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House pays tribute to the bravery, courage and dedication of Dunbar's Lifeboat Crew; recognises the incredible work of the team of volunteers who throughout the covid pandemic launched the lifeboats 28 times spending 186 hours at sea including during the hours of darkness; commends the crew for their …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 13th May 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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 13th May 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
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 13th May 2021

Investment in good quality green jobs across the UK

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the urgency with which the UK must act to address the climate and nature emergencies; notes the scale and ambition of US President Biden’s $2.3 trillion plan to upgrade America so that it is greener and fairer and regrets the lack of such a plan for …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th May 2021

NHS privatisation

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House expresses dismay at the Government’s White Paper, The Future of Health and Care, published on 11 February 2021 which rubber stamps the US care models for the UK; notes that the Bill is a Trojan horse for deregulated privatisation and that language on integrated care championed by …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th May 2021

Novus prison education strike

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the University and College Union (UCU) is involved in a protracted dispute with prison education provider Novus over inadequate covid-safety measures with members at 49 prisons and young offenders institutions taking strike action starting on Tuesday 11 May 2021; is alarmed by reports of intimidation …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th May 2021

Assessment of the risks of human trafficking for forced labour on the UK Seasonal Workers Pilot

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the content of the report, Assessment of the risks of human trafficking for forced labour on the UK Seasonal Workers Pilot by Focus on Labour Exploitation and Fife Migrants Forum; notes that temporary and tied migration programmes such as the SWP have a range of risks …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th May 2021

Violence perpetrated by Israeli authorities against Palestinian civilians in Sheikh Jarrah

Tabled by: Tahir Ali (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House unequivocally condemns the ongoing violence perpetrated by Israeli authorities against Palestinian civilians in the Sheikh Jarrah area of Jerusalem; condemns the attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli police which left hundreds of civilians injured; joins the UN in calling upon the Israeli authorities to demonstrate maximum restraint …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
11th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th May 2021

Fire and rehire tactics

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House observes the widespread and growing use of fire and rehire tactics by employers over recent months; condemns the actions of a number of companies in threatening staff with termination if reductions to wages and conditions are not agreed to; notes the widespread legal prohibition on such employment …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
12th May 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 12th May 2021

East Jerusalem and Gaza

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the Israeli brutality in East Jerusalem and Gaza; refutes entirely that there is any equivalence with actions by Palestinian demonstrators or militants; notes that there is no comparison between state orchestrated violence perpetrated by a military and civil power with legitimate protest by civilians or …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th April 2021

Bahraini children abused and subjected to threats of rape and electric shock

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House views with grave concern revelations made by the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy and Human Rights Watch on 10 March 2021 regarding human rights violations against 13 detained children in Bahrain; notes that Husain Abdulrasool, Fares Husain, Mohammed Jafar and Sayed Hasan Ameen were convicted on …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 26th April 2021

Global covid-19 vaccine inequality

Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South)
That this House notes with concern that affluent countries including the UK have bought enough covid-19 vaccines to immunise the population many times over while poorer countries are hindered by industry monopolies that are driving supply shortages and blocking vaccine access; acknowledges the moral and practical necessity to challenge that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM 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
18th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th April 2021

Colombian peace process

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is concerned by the intensification of violence in rural areas in Colombia, with 76 massacres and a 65 per cent increase in armed conflict in 2020, and against human rights defenders there, with Colombian defenders representing 50 per cent of the global total killed in 2020, which …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill 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
13th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th April 2021

Report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Tabled by: Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the publication of the report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities in March 2021 was met with immense disappointment and frustration by members of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities across the country, and many racial justice organisations; is deeply concerned that the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th April 2021

Ear cropping dogs

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this house notes with concern that figures released by the RSPCA show a 621 per cent increase in the number of reports of dogs who have had their ears cropped between 2015-2020, despite the practice being illegal in England and Wales; further notes that the RSPCA are concerned that …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
11th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th 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
11th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021

Support to tackle food waste

Tabled by: Neil Parish (Conservative - Tiverton and Honiton)
That this House recognises the valuable work of FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, in providing two million meals per week to people in need during the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that it is deeply regrettable that two million tonnes of food goes to waste in the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th April 2021

Military trial, detention and treatment of Palestinian children by Israeli authorities

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process is rife with international law violations; further notes that Israel is the only country in the …
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
12th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th April 2021

Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the massacre at Axum in Ethiopia, documented by both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity; further condemns the reported wider pattern of violence throughout the Tigray region, including the use of rape and sexual violence, and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 13th April 2021

Sam Downie on receiving a SportAid Scotland bursary

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Sam Downie, aged 15 of Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club on his receipt of a SportAid Scotland bursary to pay for training and competition expenses in 2021; notes that Sam, who was born with caudal regression syndrome is a Scotland National Para-Swimming Squad member and member of …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th April 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 13th April 2021

Wave Project Dunbar grant funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the grant funding to the Wave Project in Dunbar; congratulates the project on receiving the grant; notes that the funding will be used to meet the increased demand for their courses that are aimed at changing lives through surfing and surf therapy for young people; and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 25th March 2021

Patrick George Zaki

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House is dismayed by the continued imprisonment of Egyptian student and human rights activist Patrick George Zaki; notes with concern that Mr Zaki was detained in early 2020 on a short return to his home country from his course at the University of Bologna and has now been …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021

Immigration

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February 2021, be annulled.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence

Tabled by: Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971 and recognises the historical significance of this milestone; commemorates all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of Bangladesh and its citizens; commends and recognises the economic and social progress Bangladesh has made; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
24th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021

Immigration

Tabled by: Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February 2021, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Israeli permit system: children and parents in Gaza

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House condemns the inhumane practice of separation of children in Gaza who need medical treatment from outside the Strip from their parents, who are routinely denied accompanier passes by Israel; notes that since January 2018, Physicians for Human Rights Israel has assisted over 130 children including breastfed babies …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd March 2021

Lilli McCullagh and competition for young writers

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house congratulates Lilli McCullagh, from Humble Primary School, for winning the 2020 My Twist on a Tale competition for young writers; notes that Lilli’s story, Gone with the Windy-Pops features a character based on the well-loved local community hero, Al Beck, who passed away in September; echoes author …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd March 2021

Lily-Mae Grogan

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house wishes luck to Lily-Mae Grogan and her family in Tranent who are raising money for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) after Lily-Mae was diagnosed with AML in 2020; notes that Lily-Mae's parents are raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust by doing 5000 lunges over the course of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd March 2021

Dunbar’s online High Street trial

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house welcomes the decision to trial a scheme that will promote online footfall on the high streets in Dunbar, notes that the project operated by Supporting our local economy (SOLE) and the Scottish Tech Army is intended to bring together the local community and support retail and traders …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 22nd March 2021

New defibrillators in Tranent

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house welcomes the contribution of local charitable group, Tranent Belters, who have enabled the purchase of two new defibrillators installed in Tranent Town centre; notes that those defibrillators are the first two 24/7 accessible devices in Tranent; and further notes that another such device is to be installed …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 18th 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
24th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th March 2021

Regulation of genetic technologies in food and farming

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the proposed removal of risk assessment and traceability safeguards from new gene editing techniques in England, as set out in the DEFRA Consultation on the Regulation of Genetic Technologies which closes on 17 March 2021; further notes concerns that the vigorous promotion of gene …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021

Glue traps

Tabled by: Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House calls for an urgent review into the use of glue traps as a means of pest control due to the inhumane suffering they cause animals; is deeply concerned by the cruel way in which they leave animals to face slow, painful deaths and strongly asserts that animals …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th March 2021

Scots language added to Spotify

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes Spotify’s lang-owerdue deceesion tae add Scots as yin o its kent leids (welcomes Spotify’s long-overdue decision to add Scots as one of its recognised languages); congratulates singer Iona Fyfe for leading the public campaign for that music giant to make that change; recognises that Scots is …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th March 2021

Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its concern at the decision of the Treasury to go ahead with the introduction of the Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge with effect from 1 March 2021; notes that this is of great concern to small and medium sized firms in the construction industry, who are …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
8th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th March 2021

Monklands Women's Aid

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women on International Women's Day; acknowledges the positive contributions made by Monklands Women's Aid in providing a necessary lifeline to women who have suffered abuse across the Lanarkshire area; recognises the importance of independent dedicated women's services; and calls …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
3rd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021

Use of explosive weapons in populated areas

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House notes that the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities is a leading cause of civilian casualties in modern conflict; further notes with regret the devastating long-term humanitarian consequences caused by the destruction of critical civilian infrastructure including homes, schools, hospitals, water and sanitation systems and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021

Intensive factory farming

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes that intensive farming methods inflict terrible suffering on some one billion land animals in the UK each year; recognises that intensive factory farming methods include the extreme confinement of pregnant sows in farrowing crates, the overcrowding and selective breeding of broiler chickens, ducks and turkeys, the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021

London Capital & Finance Plc bondholder compensation

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the significant losses of the 11,625 London Capital & Finance Plc (LC&F) bondholders who invested about £237million and may only get 20 per cent of their investment back following the scheme’s failure; notes that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid £56.3 million in compensation to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
8th March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 5th March 2021

Congratulating Annabel Stewart, Foundation Apprentice of the Year

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Annabel Stewart on being awarded Foundation Apprentice of the Year at this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, notes that Annabel is a former Dunbar Grammar School pupil who took on a placement at Charles River Laboratories’ base in East Lothian; notes Charles River Laboratories Study Director Fiona …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 4th March 2021

Differential pricing policies for covid-19 vaccinations

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House believes that the UK has both a moral and practical incentive to see the whole world vaccinated against covid-19; is concerned that differential pricing by pharmaceutical companies gravitates against that ambition by asking the poorest countries to pay more than the richest; notes that AstraZeneca is charging …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st March 2021

Cuba and the US blockade

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises that the US blockade of Cuba has cost the Cuban economy billions of dollars, causes shortages in essential services and has been exacerbated by the Trump administration’s designation of Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism – a politically motivated move which intensifies sanctions against the Cuban …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 25th February 2021

Intellectual property and covid-19 response

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House considers nobody is safe until we are all safe from covid-19; believes all policy tools should be deployed to address the global crisis around access to covid-19 vaccines, treatments, diagnostics and equipment; notes that the head of the World Health Organization warns we face a catastrophic moral …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2021

VAT on hair and beauty services

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the significant impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the hairdressing, beauty and holistic service industry; notes that this sector is reported by the British Beauty Council to contribute £9.2bn annually to Britain’s economy, employing a workforce of 288,160 people as hair and beauty practitioners …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2021

Family Fund

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends Family Fund for their work across the country over the last 48 years; recognises that they have provided over 90,000 grants to families with disabled or seriously ill children over the last year; notes that Family Fund’s aim is to work toward a vision that all …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
24th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill 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
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd February 2021

200th anniversary of Heriot-Watt University

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that Heriot-Watt University will be celebrating in 2021 the 200th anniversary of its founding roots in 1821; further notes that Heriot-Watt University created the world’s first mechanics’ institute in the heart of Edinburgh; commends Heriot-Watt University on its substantial contribution to Scotland and the world through …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th February 2021

Global vaccines

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House celebrates the development of several vaccines against covid-19; highlights that with the development of covid-19 mutations across the world UK domestic recovery is dependent on collective vaccination efforts globally; believes that the UK has a duty to support vaccine distribution in low-income countries and promote the expansion …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th February 2021

Turkey and NATO

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the current security implications of Turkey’s membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, both on its neighbours and Europe more generally; notes the findings of Sallux, the political foundation of the European Christian Political Movement, published in the Sallux report, European security, Turkish foreign …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
3rd February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th February 2021

Festival of Brexit

Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House regrets the Government’s commitment to spending £120 million on the planned festival of Brexit; recognises that regardless of how people voted in the EU referendum that money would be better spent on a covid-19 recovery fund; and calls on the Government to cancel its plans for that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Alba Party: 2
25th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2021

Yemeni human rights and Saudi arms sales

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the continued disaster of the war on Yemen which has helped create what the UN has designated the worst humanitarian catastrophe anywhere in the world, threatening the lives of millions of Yemenis; further notes that the Government continues to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th February 2021

West Cumbria Coal Mine

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is dismayed by the decision to approve a new deep coal mine in West Cumbria; believes it is a dangerous backwards step in the fight against climate change; further believes it undermines the UK’s COP26 Presidency, damaging the Government’s international credibility; notes that it both contradicts Climate …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th February 2021

Ten years on from Bahrain's Arab Spring uprising of February 2011

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll and Bute)
That this House commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Arab Spring and the beginning of Bahrain’s pro-democracy uprising on 14 February 2011; endorses the demands made by hundreds of thousands of Bahraini citizens during protests at Manama’s Pearl Roundabout for democratic reform, social justice and respect for human rights; condemns …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th 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
4th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2021

Zero covid strategy

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes with sadness that the UK has now had more than 100,000 covid-19 deaths, with one of the highest death rates in the world; further notes that the Government's strategy to live with the virus and balance the loss of lives and the economy has led to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
4th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th February 2021

Treatment options for multiple sclerosis patients

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes the Scottish Medicines Consortium’s approval of ozanimod for Scottish patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis; notes that patients in Scotland will be the first in the UK to have access to this new treatment option; recognises that not all therapies work for all MS patients so …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
4th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2021

Trussell Trust report on universal credit uplift

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges the latest report by the Trussell Trust, entitled Dignity or Destitution? which outlines the positive impact the uplift has had on those in receipt of universal credit; recognises the serious risk of increased hunger and food bank use if removed in April as currently planned; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2021

Scotland Calcutta Cup victory

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish national men's rugby union team on their 11-6 victory over England in the opening game of the Six Nations Championship, winning the Calcutta Cup; notes that this is the first victory by a Scotland team at Twickenham since 1983; appreciates the work and dedication …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2021

Coalfield Regeneration Trust report on the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on older industrial Britain

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House notes the research commissioned by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust examining the health and economic effects of the covid-19 pandemic on older industrial towns and former coalfields; notes that this research has found that up to the start of 2021 the cumulative death rate in older industrial towns …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
3rd February 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2021

Undocumented migrants and covid-19 vaccination

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House believes that access to essential healthcare is a universal human right; regrets the continued existence of structural, institutional and systemic barriers in accessing NHS care experienced by undocumented migrants and those awaiting determination of their asylum, visa and immigration applications; considers that an effective public health response …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2021

Visas for musicians in the EU

Tabled by: Harriet Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House applauds the over 100 musicians who wrote to The Times on 20 January 2021 and agrees that the UK Government must immediately seek supplementary agreement with the EU to secure the ability of all creative workers including musicians, performers, their equipment and others such as technicians to …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
25th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2021

The gender pension gap

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House expresses concern about the gender pension gap which stands at around 40.3 per cent, more than twice the gender pay gap of 17.3 per cent, representing a differential in pension income of around £7,500 a year; understands that women’s lower average lifetime earnings, as well as the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2021

Travel rights for workers in the media and creative industries

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply disturbed to hear that proposals made during the Brexit negotiations which would have offered special travel rights for the creative workforce represented by the Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) were turned down; notes that the creative industries are one of the fastest-growing parts of the …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Longniddry and District Rotary Awards

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Elaine Clark, John Hall, Bryan Hickman, Abigail Morrison, Brian Weddell & Debbie Reynoulds, who have all received awards from the Longniddry and District Rotary Club in recognition of their contribution and efforts in supporting communities throughout the lockdown, and notes that they were involved in diverse …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Haddington Care Home walks for charity

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House applauds the residents of Haddington Care Home who raised £1500 in less than a fortnight by walking 1515 laps, notes that the money raised will go towards the purchase of a defibrillator, and recognises that their passion for fundraising has been sparked as they continue to raise …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Sofia Hill raises money for the homeless

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House applauds the determination and kindness of Sofia Hill from from Tranent who has raised hundreds of pounds for Steps to Hope, a charity supporting the homeless, notes that Sofia sold reindeer food which she made herself, and successfully raised over £450, and echoes the comments of Richard …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Dunbar Traditional Skills Grant Award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the Ridge Foundations CIC on it’s receipt of an award from Historic Environment Scotland; notes that the £34,000 award will go towards delivering training in traditional skills to support the conservation of historic buildings in the Dunbar Convservation area; and applauds the support for modern apprenticeships …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th January 2021

1st North Brownies Turn 100

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house congratulates 1st North Berwick Brownies on 100 years since their incorporation; notes that former members are contributing photos and memories for a special book to be published; and notes the comments of Alison Bell, Guider-in-charge, who said that the Brownies were super excited to see the unit’s …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Compass School Collects for Food Bank

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the efforts of pupils at the Compass School in Haddington in collecting donations for East Lothian Foodbank’s ‘reverse advent calendar’ scheme; notes the scheme was put in place in response to requests from the food bank to help ensure families had a Christmas Dinner and were …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Fetal pain

Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House welcomes the report on Foetal Sentience and Pain commissioned by the all-party Parliamentary pro-life group; recognises that recent research by Dr Stuart WG Derbyshire and John C Bockmann PA in the Journal of Medical Ethics supports the view that babies in the womb may feel pain from …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021

Workers’ rights

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
This House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to review the “working time directive” implemented by the Working Time Regulations 1998; notes that amongst other achievements the Directive gave UK workers a statutory right to paid annual leave for the first time; further notes that the Government is yet …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021

Covid-19 vaccination of Palestinians in the occupied territories

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House notes that after more than 53 years of occupation, Israeli authorities have an obligation to fully respect the human rights of Palestinians in the occupied territories, including their right to health; notes the Israeli government’s duties under the Forth Geneva Convention to ensure medical supplies, including to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st January 2021

Universal credit uplift

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the profound impact that the covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy and the labour market, forcing many to rely on welfare benefits to survive at this difficult time; notes the importance that the temporary uplift to universal credit of £20 per week has played in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
19th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021

UK-EU travel for touring musicians and performers

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House condemns the UK Government's failure to secure reciprocal visa-free and frictionless UK/EU travel for touring musicians and performers as part of the Brexit negotiations; notes that such artists have suffered significantly this year as work, touring and related income has largely ceased due to Covid-19; acknowledges the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021

Fuel poverty (No. 2)

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House notes that recent research from the Citizens Advice Bureau has identified that more than 2 million households are behind on their energy payments, with a quarter of all energy customers worried that they won’t be able to pay their bill this winter; further notes that before the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021

Stay Connected project Coatbridge

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the hard work and endeavours of all the volunteers involved with the Stay Connected Project in Coatbridge; commends the project for the support they have shown to the local community this festive period by providing supplies to those who are elderly, vulnerable or isolated; and in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021

Western Sahara

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House recognises the right of the people of Western Sahara to their own self-determination; urges the UK as a member of the group of friends to redouble UN Security Council efforts to deliver the referendum on which the 1991 ceasefire in that region was contingent; stands in solidarity …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

Upper Clyde Shipbuilders work-in protest 50th Anniversary

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders (UCS) work-in protest; notes that when faced with the closure of their shipyards due to the Conservative Government refusing to provide financial assistance, workers at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders inspired their communities, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

UK citizenship for the Windrush generation

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House deplores the Home Office’s treatment of those of the Windrush Generation and their families; notes that many residents through no fault of their own still await the restoration of citizenship; further notes that many are still waiting for compensation for the actions made by the Home Office …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

Safer PPE and FFP3 masks for healthcare workers

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House salutes the contribution of all healthcare professionals to combating the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises that with 49,000 healthcare professionals off work ill with COVID-19 some 13,000 more than the number of hospital inpatients with the disease, the environments in which they are working may be putting them at …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

EU ban on Scottish seed potato exports

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes with dismay the damaging effect that the UK leaving the EU is set to have on Scotland’s vital seed potato sector by virtue of the UK’s trade deal with the EU; understands that conventionally around 22,000 tonnes of Scottish seed potatoes, which are highly regarded internationally …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
30th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

EU visa system for touring artists and musicians

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes with concern that while the deal agreed between the UK and the EU provides exemptions to visa rules for certain workers travelling to different European countries, this does not include artists and musicians; understands this will result in artists having to apply for separate visas for …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Proposed Directors' Income Support Scheme

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes the merits of the proposed Directors’ Income Support Scheme (DISS) which is currently under consideration by the HM Treasury; supports the urgent implementation of the proposed DISS which closely follows the structure of the existing Self-Employed Income Support Scheme; recognises that the DISS proposal is based …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
6th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021

Former miners and covid-19

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House notes a number of former miners suffering from industrial diseases including Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and Pneumoconiosis have sadly died from Covid-19; further notes that families of miners are entitled to industrial industry compensation if former miners die of industrial illnesses; expresses concern that the medical history of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2021

Most Rev Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, 1951 - 2021

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with sadness the sudden death of the Most Reverend Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, on 13th January 2021; notes that this date is marked in the Catholic Church as the Feast of St Mungo, the founder and first Bishop of Glasgow, and that Archbishop Tartaglia was …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th January 2021

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (House of Commons Paper No. 1043), a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 December, be disapproved.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 7th January 2021

Congratulating Andrew Wildgoose

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Andrew Wildgoose who has been awarded a BEM for services to charitable fundraising during the covid-19 outbreak; and recognises and applauds the efforts that he and his colleagues have gone to in raising money and spirits through virtual quiz nights and events throughout the pandemic.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 7th January 2021

Congratulating Professor Petra Wend

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Professor Petra Wend who has been awarded a CBE for services to higher education; recognises Professor Wend’s decade as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen Margaret University; and notes her commitment to internationalism, echoing a spokesperson for QMU who said that Professor Wend has worked consistently throughout …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 7th January 2021

Congratulating John Lindsay

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates John Lindsay who has been awarded a BEM for services to the environment in East Lothian; and recognises his commitment to maintaining and improving the shoreline around and beyond Dirleton.
5 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 7th January 2021

Congratulating Robbie Douglas-Miller

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Robbie Douglas-Miller who has been awarded an OBE for services to wildlife conservation in Scotland; recognises his contribution to conserving and improving the biodiversity of East Lothian and further afield; and wishes him continued success in his important work in addressing the climate emergency.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2021
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 7th January 2021

Congratulating Dorothy Hilsley

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Dorothy Hilsley who has been awarded an MBE for her services to education in East Lothian; recognises her long service as a primary teacher and headteacher in Musselburgh and Gifford; and applauds her passion for and commitment to the education of the young people of East …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2021

Bus worker safety during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commends the dedication of the UK’s bus workers who have kept services running throughout the pandemic for other key workers and essential travellers; is aware that tragically, a number of bus workers have died from Covid-19; notes that Government Covid-19 support for bus operators in England since …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2021

25th anniversary of CVS Inverclyde

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the 25th anniversary of CVS Inverclyde who support community groups and agencies through collaborative working in the Inverclyde area; notes that CVS Inverclyde provides confidential and professional support to groups and organisations of all sizes and aims while bringing them together to connect and work collaboratively; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2021

Misuse of fireworks

Tabled by: Sarah Owen (Labour - Luton North)
That this House notes the unplanned use of fireworks can cause considerable distress to animals and vulnerable people in communities and notes the petition supported by over 252,000 people calling for limits on the sale and use of fireworks to licensed displays; and calls for a Government review of current …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020

Future participation in Erasmus+

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House expresses deep regret regarding the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme; recognises the importance of Erasmus+ to the many thousands of students and young people who have benefited from the opportunity to live, study and work abroad; notes that EU membership is not a …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020

Fatma's Waltz for the Beatson Cancer Charity

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the launch of Fatma's Waltz, a specially-composed piece of music, performed and recorded by 28 artists from Scotland and around the world, with the aim of raising over £5000 for the Glasgow-based Beatson Cancer Charity; notes that the unique and uplifting piece …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 22nd December 2020

East Lothian village school pupils tackle speeding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the great community effort by Saltoun Primary School pupils in helping to tackle speeding in the village of East Saltoun in East Lothian; notes that those pupils joined forces with community police officers and slowed down speeding cars to ask them a number of set questions …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
14th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th December 2020

Resale of gaming consoles and computer components purchased by automated bots

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House believes that new releases of gaming consoles and computer components should be available to all customers at no more than the Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price, and not be bought in bulk by the use of automated bots which often circumvent maximum purchase quantities imposed by the retailer; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th December 2020

Recommendations on prison officer pay

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that the Government has rejected as unaffordable Recommendation 3 by the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) of a £3,000 pensionable pay rise for Band 3 prison officers on Fair and Sustainable conditions, the main operational recruitment grade into the Prison Service; further notes that the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th December 2020

Bus worker safety during the covid-19 outbreak: Control measures and enforcement

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House commends the dedication of the UK’s bus workers who have kept services running throughout the pandemic for other key workers and essential travellers; notes that tragically, a number of bus workers have died from Covid-19; further notes that Government's covid-19 support for bus operators in England since …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th December 2020

Migrant Workers' Rights

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House would like to thank migrant workers who have been at the forefront of the UKs response to the pandemic; believes that recovery from covid-19 must level up migrant workers’ rights; further recognises that the Hostile Environment, particularly No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and the “illegal working” …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th December 2020

Rights for Freelance Workers in the Media and Creative Industries

Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford and Eccles)
That this House is concerned by the severe hardship which Covid-19 has caused for many freelance and self-employed workers; notes that the media and creative industries represent a major growth sector which is worth more than £111 billion to the UK economy, yet freelance workers in the sector have been …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 14th December 2020

Terminal illness and Covid-19 vaccination

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the devastating impact of being diagnosed with a terminal illness at any time but even more so just as the world faces into the Covid-19 pandemic; extends its sympathy to Fred Banning of Newton Mearns who, in February this year, was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill 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
9th December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2020

Human rights and democracy in Poland

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House acknowledges and condemns human rights violations in Poland, in particular, attacks on the rights of women and LGBTQ+ minorities, including the near-total abortion ban that breaks the human right of freedom from torture, and disregards the bodily autonomy of women; supports the protection of LGBTQ+ families, and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2020

Coatbridge businesses and Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates My Roof Care and HRM Homecare on their recent successes in the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards; commends the work of Darren McGhee of My Roof Care for his innovative business maintenance package; praises the holistic approach undertaken by HRM Homecare in enhancing the quality of life …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2020

Stepps Community Foodbank

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates the efforts of Stepps Community Development Trust in establishing a community foodbank for use during the course of the covid-19 pandemic; praises inclusivity and the cooperative approach adopted by ensuring uniform access to service provision; and commends the contributions of the Stepps community and thanks the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2020

Demolition of Palestinian homes

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of the entire Palestinian village of Khirbet Hamsa al-Foqa; is appalled that 73 people, including 41 children, have been made homeless in the largest incident of forced displacement in the West Bank for years; notes that 2020 has seen the highest level of …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
1st December 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Independence Day in Finland

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises and celebrates Independence Day on 6 December 2020 with the people of Finland, a thriving, prosperous and successful country within the European Union, who gained their independence from Russia in 1917; and commends their democratic Government and acknowledges their innovative programmes for homelessness, healthcare and social …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Small Business Saturday

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes Small Business Saturday 2020 on the 5 December; notes that this successful, grassroots campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their communities is now in its eighth year in the UK with a record 17.6 million …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

International Volunteers Day

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises International Volunteers Day on 5 December 2020; welcomes this day as an opportunity to celebrate volunteers, promote volunteerism and recognise volunteer contributions; and further recognises and pays thanks to the many volunteers who have been at the forefront of medical, community and societal responses throughout the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

No Recourse to Public Funds

Tabled by: John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House believes that the Government has a duty to ensure that everyone living in the UK is protected from both the health and financial impacts of Coronavirus; understands that long before the pandemic No Recourse to Public Funds restrictions have pushed migrants and their families into poverty and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
25th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2020

The 0.7 per cent overseas aid commitment

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House expresses concern and condemnation of any attempt by the Government to reduce aid spending by ending the UK’s commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Overseas Development Assistance; notes that the 0.7 per cent target was adopted by the UN General Assembly …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
19th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2020

In-person immigration bail reporting

Tabled by: Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield, Hallam)
That this House notes that immigration bail reporting was suspended for the duration of the first covid-19 lockdown in the interest of public health and that individuals were permitted to, and did successfully, report safely from home via phone or text for the duration of the lockdown; further notes that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 24th November 2020

German teacher of the Year

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Suzanne Ritchie, a Modern Languages teacher from North Berwick High School on winning the German Teacher of the Year award from the German Embassy; acknowledges the embassy’s recognition of her outstanding dedication and tireless support of the teach of the German language; notes her desire to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 18th November 2020

East Lothian gin nominated for Scottish Gin Award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Fidra Gin Founders Emma Bouglet and Jo Brydie for their Gin's nomination with the Scottish Gin Awards; understands Fidra Gin based in Athelstanesford was among one of the finalists announced last week; notes that Fidra Gin has been named as a finalist in three categories, London …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 18th November 2020

Gardening group nominated for funding

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That the House congratulates Cockenzie and Port Seton in Bloom for being chosen for funding by a leading supermarket chain; notes the Group's Seed to Plate initiative is in the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund; understands the project will be in the running for votes and depending …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2020

Virtual participation in debates

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House notes with deep concern that some Members have not been able to take part virtually in debates, which means that those Members have been disenfranchised; further notes that this, in effect, disenfranchises those constituents who are left without a voice in House of Commons debates; recognises that …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th November 2020

The right to breathe clean air campaign

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House acknowledges that long term exposure to air pollution causes between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year; expresses the belief that people across the United Kingdom and beyond should have an inalienable right to breathe clean air; notes that poor air quality is one of the greatest public …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th November 2020

Israeli annexation of Palestinian land

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements; notes that, despite the temporary suspension of formal annexation plans, Israel has accelerated the construction of illegal settlements across the West Bank to its fastest pace since 2012; recognises that settlement expansion amounts to the de facto …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
16th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

Scotland and the Euro 2020

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Men’s Team for their qualification to Euro 2020; welcomes the team qualifying for their first major finals tournament since World Cup 1998; notes that the team have now gone nine games unbeaten, with that streak beginning in October 2019; praises David Marshall for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

75th anniversary of UNESCO

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, which celebrates its 75th anniversary on Monday 16th November 2020; notes that the organisation was founded in London in 1945 to build peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences and culture; further notes that since then …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

Award of Chatham House Prize 2020 to Justices of Malawi's Constitutional Court

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the judges on the Constitutional Court of Malawi, Justice Healey Potani, Justice Ivy Kamanga, Justice Redson Kapindu, Justice Dingiswayo Madise and Justice Michael Tembo, who have been awarded the 2020 Chatham House Prize in recognition of the courage and independence in the defence of democracy demonstrated …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill 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
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2020

Peter Krykant and drug consumption van facility

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is concerned to learn that Peter Krykant, who recently set-up a drug consumption van in Glasgow city centre, has been charged and cautioned by Police Scotland; understands that Mr Krykant set up the facility in an attempt to help and support people with addictions; firmly believes that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th November 2020

Campaign for a real living wage

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House welcomes Living Wage Week and the PCS Union campaign for a real living wage for their members working on outsourced Government facilities management contracts; applauds these front line key workers who have continued to work throughout the pandemic making workplaces safe and secure despite being some of …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020

Potential merits of a minimum wage floor in the furlough scheme

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes with deep concern recent data from the Office for National Statistics showing that over 2 million workers have been paid less than the National Minimum Wage this year; further notes that this is a near five-fold increase on 2019; believes that it is unacceptable that anybody …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 9th 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 9th 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020

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
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 6th November 2020

Pet travel and tick treatment

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the vital importance of improving the health and welfare of companion animals in the UK; notes with concern that there has been an increase in tick prevalence in the UK; and further notes reports of tick-borne diseases brought to the UK from pets that have recently …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
4th November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020

Duty and tax-free shopping

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the recent Government consultation on the continuation of duty and tax-free shopping for visitors from outside the EU, including the published summary of responses which indicated a majority of respondents supported the continuation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme (VAT RES) and the airside Extra Statutory …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th November 2020

Universal Basic Income pilots

Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House acknowledges that the current system of social security provision in the UK is not sufficient to provide financial security nor protect public health during the covid-19 outbreak; asserts that the provision of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) would establish a targeted system with no gaps and an …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 20
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th November 2020

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland support for families of children with life-shortening conditions

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the tremendous contribution Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) makes in supporting families of children with life-shortening conditions; commends the extraordinary lengths gone to by the charity to continue this lifeline support throughout the covid-19 outbreak, including doubling their CHAS at Home service which provides highly skilled …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020

Entry into force of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the United Nations adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in 2017; welcomes confirmation that 50 countries have now ratified this historic agreement which will enter into force in January 2021; further notes that upon entering into force the Treaty will ban nuclear …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 23
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd November 2020

Digital exclusion of asylum seekers

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that asylum seekers in the UK receive cash support of £37.75 per week in the form of cash loaded on to an ASPEN debit card; notes that the Home Office describes this cash support as helping asylum seekers pay for essentials such as food, clothing and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020

United Nations Day on 24 October 2020

Tabled by: Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House joins in celebrating United Nations Day on 24 October 2020, marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into effect; acknowledges the significant contributions made by the United Nations Organisation and the other agencies of the United Nations System to international peace and security, humanitarian …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020

Result of the Bolivian presidential election

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Luis Arce and the Movement Towards Socialism party on their victory in the Bolivian Presidential election on 18 October; notes that in his previous role as Economy Minister, Luis Arce oversaw a surge in growth, a sharp reduction in poverty and substantial investment in health and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 29th October 2020

Two East Lothian locals nominated for Health Walk Volunteer of the Year award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates East Lothian residents Sue Jardine and Elaine Peach on their nomination for the Health Walk Volunteer of the Year award; understands they were recognised for their significant contribution towards improving the health and wellbeing of people within their local community; the women volunteer with Ageing well …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 29th October 2020

East Lothian Brownies remember polio victims

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes the Cockenzie chapter of the Brownies have planted thousands of crocuses in Port Seton with help from the Port Seton Rotary Club, to mark and remember those who have died and continue to suffer from polio; understands that on 17 October 2020 the groups planted crocuses …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 29th October 2020

Community Carrot Co-operative

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the great work of the co-operative community run shop the Community Carrot in Dunbar; understands the shop has been recognised as part of a parliamentary report on resilience of co-operatives in Scotland and how this has helped communities during the covid-19 outbreak; notes the report was …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 29th October 2020

Historic distillery in East Lothian reopens

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the reopening of the historic Glenkinchie distillery located just south of Pencaitland after its refurbishment; understands Barbara Smith, managing director, brand homes for Diageo marked the official opening by planting a ceremonial tree; notes the grounds, that have been landscaped with wildflowers from the nearby Macplants …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 29th October 2020

North Berwick artist shortlisted for national prize

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the great work of the North Berwick based artist Jayne Stokes; understands Jayne has been put forward for 2020's The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition; notes her nominated piece Day by Day is made up of 132 miniature watercolour paintings, each documenting the local East Lothian landscapes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 16th October 2020

North Berwick RNLI volunteer given British Empire Medal

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates North Berwick RNLI volunteer Stewart Auld for over 50 years of service and his recent British Empire Medal award; notes Stewart has been recognised for his many years of commitment and dedication to his local RNLI through the North Berwick Lifeboat Station; recognises his commitment to …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
16th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 16th October 2020

G20 Summit in Saudi Arabia and Human Rights

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes that Saudi Arabia currently holds the presidency of the G20 and will be hosting the G20 Summit virtually on 21-22 November 2020; is deeply concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going serious and systematic violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, particularly the crackdown on non-violent activists …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
16th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 16th October 2020

East Lothian video game founder awarded CBE

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Chris Van Der Kuhl on being awarded a CBE; notes Mr Van Der Kuhl is the co-founder and chairman of 4J Studios, a video game development studio based in East Linton and Dundee, which produced the hit Minecraft; understands the businesses presence is within East Lothian; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 16th October 2020

Musselburgh resident receives British Empire Medal for contribution to finance sector

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Christopher Bell on receiving a British Empire Medal for services to the financial sector during covid-19; notes his line of work has supported many who have experienced financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic; understands his role extended beyond providing financial relief and included helping organise …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th October 2020

East Lothian GP appointed MBE

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house congratulates Dunbar resident Dr Carey Jane Lunan GP on being awarded an MBE as part of the Queen's birthday honours; understands that Dr Lunan has been recognised for highlighting that the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected people living in Scotland's most deprived areas and advocated a need …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th October 2020

Dunbar resident awarded medal for 40 years of service to the RNLI

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house congratulates Dunbar resident Ian Wilson for being awarded a medal recognising his 40 years of dedication to service to the RNLI; notes that Mr Wilson has served across the UK and has taken part in a number of rescue missions including a mission in East Lothian during …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
15th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 15th October 2020

East Lothian businessman appointed MBE

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house congratulates Bruce Turner, managing director and chairman at PureMalt in Haddington on receiving an MBE; understands that the award is recognising his services to business and the economy in East Lothian; notes that Bruce started at PureMalt in 1972 and has committed ever since to his team …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 14th October 2020

East Lothian resident given honours for Scottish-Italian relations

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Mary Contini of Dunbar on being appointed an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours; understands that Mary has been recognised for her services to the Scottish Food Industry and Scottish-Italian Relations; notes that Mary is the Herald's Magazine food columnist and a runs a weekly column …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2020

Gift Aid Emergency Relief Campaign

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House marks the annual Gift Aid Awareness Day which fell on 8 October 2020; appreciates that Gift Aid Relief is the practical application of the long-established principle that donations to charities should not be taxed; recognises that the charitable sector is in the middle of the biggest financial …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2020

The Nourish charity

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the tremendous support offered to parents of children with additional support needs by Nourish, a charity set up by parents in Kirkcaldy to bring together families affected by disability, supplying information and links with other organisations as well as preventing isolation by providing an inclusive space …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st October 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020

Problem drug use

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is appalled by the number of people dying from drug related deaths in the UK; welcomes the reports of the Scottish Affairs and Health Select Committees following their separate inquiries; supports the presentation of the Problem Drug Use Bill; notes that its implementation would ensure the drugs …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020

Disqualification of the President of Catalonia

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes its great concern at the decision of the Spanish Supreme Court to remove the President of Catalonia, Quim Torra, from office by banning him from holding public posts; notes that that decision was taken because banners calling for support of the rights of Catalan political prisoners …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
23rd September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020

Relocation of aslyum seekers and refugees from Aegean Islands

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House recognises the deteriorating conditions faced by asylum seekers and refugees on the Aegean Islands and notes the recent fire at the Moria camp in Lesvos which has left 13,000 people without shelter; welcomes the fact that Germany, France and Norway have agreed to take some of those …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th September 2020

Glenkinchie Distillery Green Tourism Gold Award

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the Glenkinchie Distillery in East Lothian for its receipt of a Green Tourism Gold Award; welcomes the commitment of Diageo to improving the sustainability of its distilleries and attractions; notes that the Distillery has done significant work to achieve that award in the areas of water …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 25th September 2020

Mandatory reporting on plastic packaging

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that UK supermarkets use some 114 billion pieces of throwaway plastic packaging each year; recognises that this equates to 653,000 tonnes of plastic waste, the equivalent of almost 3,000 747 jumbo jets; further recognises that almost all of this waste will end up polluting the natural …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd September 2020

Ban on sample sachets

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that globally personal care companies produce some 120 billion plastic sachets each year; recognises these samples of shampoo, moisturiser and fragrance placed end-to-end would stretch to the moon 27 times over; recognises that these sachets are completely non-recyclable and will almost always end up in the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd September 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
22nd September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd September 2020

Battle of Prestonpans commemoration

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house joins in commemorating the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans; notes that the battle was a decisive victory for Jacobite troops, dramatically increasing morale and leading directly to the early success and eventual failure of the 45 Rising; congratulates the Battle of Prestonpans 1745 Heritage Trust …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st September 2020

Midlothian Young People's Advice Service award from BBC Children in Need

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the contribution of £67,851 by BBC Children in Need’s Next Steps Fund to Midlothian Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS); notes that this will fund a full-time counsellor over the next 18 months, engaging with young people aged 12-18, across Midlothian and East Lothian, adversely mentally affected …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Saturday 19th September 2020

Ban on goods produced by state-sponsored forced labour

Tabled by: Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the United States Department of Home Security issuing five Withhold Release Orders which will ban the import of products from the People’s Republic of China produced with state-sponsored forced labour in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region where the Chinese Communist Party government is engaged in systematic …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 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
11th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th September 2020

Auchengeich Mining Disaster

Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that Friday 18 September 2020 is the 61st anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by this tragedy, and 67 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th September 2020

47th anniversary of the Chilean military coup

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes that 11 September 2020 marks the 47th anniversary of the military coup d’etat in Chile that overthrew the democratically elected Government of Salvador Allende and led to 17 years of military dictatorship; solemnly pays tribute to the more than 3,000 people murdered and 30,000 tortured in …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Post-Covid-19 support

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is concerned that many individuals who contracted covid-19 are continuing to be affected by the virus many months after their initial infection; notes that these post-viral symptoms can include: extreme fatigue, dizziness, severe headaches and muscular pain, inability to concentrate and post-exertional malaise; further notes that exercise …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Universal Service Obligation

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House recognises that the ongoing covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the severity of the digital divide prevalent in the UK; notes that part of the problem that exasperates the digital divide is slow or poor broadband connection; further notes that part of the solution to improving broadband is to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
8th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Researching and supporting people with long Covid-19 symptoms

Tabled by: Andrew Gwynne (Labour - Denton and Reddish)
That this House recognises that around 10 per cent of people experience prolonged illness after covid-19 and calls upon the Government to urgently collect and regularly report on the number of those living with long covid by following up on those with confirmed or clinical diagnoses of covid-19; notes that …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Employment practices on redundancy and rehiring

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers, especially in the retail, hospitality and aviation sectors, who are making employees redundant before re-employing them on less-favourable terms and conditions; believes that these employers are cynically using the covid-19 crisis as cover to reduce staff costs at a …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House marks Thursday the 10th of September 2020 as World Suicide Prevention Day; notes with worry that suicide rates in the UK are increasing; further notes with extreme concern that suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in the UK, with young men and LGBT+ …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2020

Political situation in Belarus

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that the elections in Belarus on 9 August were neither free nor fair, that millions of Belarusians have defied the regime of Alexander Lukashenko, condemns the violence and repression against peaceful protesters, notes that the strikes and protests taking place across Belarus are an inspiration to …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2020

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the death of Hardie & Baird of the 1820 Radicals

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commemorates the deaths of Andrew Hardie and John Baird, who died on 8 September 1820; recalls that they were the last people hanged and beheaded in the UK and were executed on charges of high treason; recognises the various events across Scotland that have been postponed due …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2020

Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses profound alarm at the climate and ecological emergency, with wildfires raging in California, and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melting in line with worst case scenario predictions for sea level rise according to a study by the University of Leeds and the Danish Meteorological Institute; …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2020

Reinstatement of IKEA shop steward Richie Venton

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns the sacking of IKEA Glasgow USDAW Shop Steward and convenor Richie Venton for carrying out his duties as an elected workers' representative who sought to prevent hardship, while protecting workers' health during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic; notes Mr Venton opposed IKEA's plans to remove wages from …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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
1st September 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2020

VAT on sunscreen

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls for sunscreen to be reclassified as an essential healthcare item and therefore be exempted from VAT, given the important role it plays in preventing serious health conditions like skin cancer; understands that sunscreen is currently classified as a cosmetic product in the UK and is therefore …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020

Trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 50, 2019-20 welcoming the public consultation on the controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; further notes that the consultation on banning trophy hunting imports ended in February 2020; supports the view of the coalition of animal charities …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020

Protections for workers in UK garment factories

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that workers in some UK garment factories are suffering under exploitative labour practices, underpayment of legal minimum wages and unsafe working conditions; acknowledges the need to take urgent action to protect such workers from exploitation and ensure that factory owners are meeting all legal obligations; notes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
1st September 2020
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Common Good Fund awards to Musselburgh Rugby Football Club and Musselburgh Athletic Football Club

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the Musselburgh Common Good Fund awards to Musselburgh Rugby Football Club and Musselburgh Athletic Football Club; notes that the the funding will ensure that new facilities are made available for the good of the community in Musselburgh, as well as ensuring the safety and security of …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd July 2020

Fundraising in East Lothian

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House applauds the fundraising efforts of Alex Brown from Musselburgh; recognises that through his business’s sale he has donated money to two Tranent Charities, Tranent Belters and the East Lothian Foodbank; understands that Alex has been involved in charitable fundraising for much of his life; and encourages Alex …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2020

Early pay rise for NHS staff

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment and sacrifice of NHS staff throughout the covid-19 outbreak; believes that the depth of public gratitude for this work must now be reflected in what the Government does next for NHS staff; notes that as it stands, NHS staff must wait until 2021 …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th July 2020
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Hearing loops

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the important and liberating effect of hearing loops on hearing-impaired people, allowing them to participate in public events and meetings; agrees that too few venues have hearing loops, which is in breach of the obligations set out in the Equality Act 2010; acknowledges the negative impact …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2020

Events industry and covid-19

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House notes that the events industry is worth £70 billion annually to the UK comprising conferences, exhibitions, weddings, arts and culture, festivals and shows, music and sporting events; expresses concern that unlike some parts of the hospitality sector little has been done to allow the events industry to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2020
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East Lothian Campaign to support local businesses

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the fantastic local campaign entitled Love Local Business, launched by the East Lothian Courier; notes that the campaign acknowledges that local businesses are the lifeblood of towns and villages throughout the county; recognises that East Lothian is home to many wonderful and excellent businesses from food …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th 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
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Export trade in live animals for slaughter

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House believes that the United Kingdom is about to take back controls of export trade and deplores the fact that thousands of live lambs and sheep have been exported for slaughter; is concerned that a significant number of these animals die and suffer unnecessarily cruelty on route to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020

Julian Assange, press freedom and public-interest journalism

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes the July 2020 statement by the National Union of Journalists, the International Federation of Journalists, Reporters Without Borders and others in relation to the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and affirms its commitment to press freedom and public-interest journalism.
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020

Audio-visual performers' rights

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Beijing Treaty on Audio-Visual Performances which came into force on 28 April 2020; notes that the aim of that Treaty is to extend the economic and moral rights of actors and performers in audio-visual performances including films, videos and television programs; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020

Mohammed Ramadhan And Husain Moosa In Bahrain

Tabled by: Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes that Bahrain’s Court of Cassation could overrule the death sentences of Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa, two prisoners sentenced to death on the basis of false confessions extracted under torture; notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has been following the case closely over the last …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020

Shark fin trade

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House notes with concern that many shark species are threatened with extinction; notes that despite shark finning being banned in UK waters, the shark fin trade continues; recognises the important campaign work of Bite-Back, Greenpeace, the Shark Trust and many others; calls on the Government to ban shark …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
8th July 2020
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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: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th 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: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020

Catch Up With Cancer campaign

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that experts widely predict the UK could be set to lose tens of thousands of lives unnecessarily to cancer as a result of the cancer backlog induced as a consequence of the NHS’s response to the covid-19 pandemic, and notes the crisis in cancer services highlighted …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2020

Restoration of online democracy and equal rights for MPs

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House believes that the decision to discontinue the ability of elected MPs to participate remotely in parliamentary debates, bill committees and by electronic voting is unlawful and discriminatory because it means that up to 250 elected MPs, who are clinically shielded to protect themselves or their families from …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
8th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2020

Free hospital parking (No. 2)

Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House thanks NHS staff for their dedication to public health and extraordinary service through the covid-19 outbreak; notes that many NHS staff have faced a real terms pay cut since 2010; further notes that NHS staff, patients and visitors ordinarily have to pay significant sums for hospital car …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2020

25th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 5 to 12 July 2020 the UK will mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered in and around Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces with a number of activities being held across the country; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th July 2020
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Congratulating Lucas Buchanan for raising money for Dinner Boxes Initiative

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House wishes luck to Lucas Buchanan in his training for a half marathon; applauds Lucas, a pupil at Windygoul Primary School in Tranent for raising funds for the Sunday Fresh Chicken Dinner Boxes initiative, run by Jane Russell; recognises the work done by the initiative, which covers the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2020

Conduct of the Prime Minister

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the disparaging and derisory comments made by the Prime Minister during Prime Minister’s Questions on 1 July 2020 in relation to Scotland’s coronavirus public health planning; rejects the Prime Minister’s inaccurate description of the Scottish Government as an administration; further rejects in the strongest of terms …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2020

Scotland’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the widely acknowledged and continuing success of the Scottish Government’s public health measures in driving down coronavirus related infection and mortality rates; recognises the continuing need for responsible observation of behaviours that limit the spread of the virus and help keep everyone safe; pays tribute to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2020

Merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes the vital contribution the Department for International Development (DfID) has made to eradicating global poverty, combatting the climate crisis and addressing gender inequality; expresses concern at the proposed merger of DfID with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the way in which the announcement was made …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
1st July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020

Abolishing the Department for Work and Pensions' six month rule

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises that it has been one year since the all-party Parliamentary group on Terminal Illness published its report on the legal definition of terminal illness; condemns the rules of the Department for Work and Pensions which mean that benefits are only fast-tracked if a terminally ill person …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020

Assessing the feasibility of citizens’ basic income pilots in Scotland

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the recent publication of the report entitled Assessing the Feasibility of Citizens’ Basic Income Pilots in Scotland which presents comprehensive and detailed research into the feasibility of a citizens’ basic income pilot in Scotland; further notes that it has been developed by a successful collaboration of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 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: 110
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th June 2020
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Professor Philip Taylor’s report on the effect of covid-19 on call-centre workers

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House acknowledges the publication of a report into the effect of covid-19 on call-centre workers by Philip Taylor, Professor of Work and Employment Studies, at the University of Strathclyde; recognises that the report raises concerns about unsafe working environments at many call centres including poor social distancing measures, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2020
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Reinstatement of benefit sanctions

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House believes that the decision to reinstate benefit sanctions in the middle of a health and economic crisis is a profoundly callous step; further believes that this is an ideologically driven, punitive measure which simply adds to the stress and anxiety for people who are already facing hard …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2020

Intelligence and Security Committee Report on alleged Russian interference in UK Democracy

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House calls on the Government to urgently reinstate the Intelligence and Security Committee so that it can publish the delayed report on alleged Russian Interference in UK democracy; notes that this is the longest period following an election that the Intelligence and Security Committee has gone without being …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2020
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Global distribution of covid-19 vaccine on the basis of need

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that, upon their discovery, treatments and vaccines for covid-19 are shared equitably around the world; highlights that any potential vaccine should be made available to all internationally on the basis of need; notes that in advance of the discovery of a vaccine …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
29th June 2020
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Live performances

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with concern that as a result of measures taken to halt the spread of covid-19, live performances have been unable to take place; further notes that live music events have all but ceased to exist and as a consequence, many performers and those providing light and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2020
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Child Maintenance

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House notes the £354 million of arrears owed to families under the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) with just £31 million having been collected through enforcement action in the latest quarter; futher notes that 43 per cent of cases under Collect and Pay arrangements are not receiving any maintenance; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2020

Leave to Remain status

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House notes that currently in the UK there are an unknown number of persons who are not UK citizens, who do not have leave to remain in this country, who lack any entitlement to support from the state, who are therefore entirely without funds to feed, clothe and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2020
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Prison whistleblowing hotline

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that prison employers must by law take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of their staff; further notes that eight national trades unions representing the majority of prison staff have called for new best-practice safety measures, including a whistleblowing hotline, before current …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th June 2020
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East Lothian teachers and personal protection equipment for key workers

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That the House recognises the assiduous efforts of Craft, Design and Technology teachers across East Lothian working together to create thousands of pieces of personal protection equipment in the form of visors, scrubs and masks; notes the initiative on behalf of teachers come from Haddington Knox Academy, North Berwick High …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th June 2020
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Pipers tribute to heroes of WWII

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the ceremonies that took place across Scotland and and in other countries on 12 June 2020 to honour the Scottish soldiers of the battle of Valéry-en-Caux 80 years on; notes that the battle took place in June 1940 when 10,000 mostly Scottish Soldiers were captured after …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 25th June 2020

Prison officers' retirement age

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises prison officers carry out some of the hardest public service work in dangerous and often violent conditions; notes that prison officers are expected to continue to carry out this work until they are 68 years old; acknowledges that people living longer does not always equate to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2020
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Raise cyber safety awareness

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes the significant investment made in the National Cyber Security Centre to protect the UK from cyber-attacks; recognises the Government’s attempts to help small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK improve their digital security through the National Cyber Security Strategy; and calls for increased promotion of the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2020

Ireland's election to the UN Security Council

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House warmly congratulates the Republic of Ireland on securing a seat on the UN Security Council; believes that Ireland is a great force for good in the world; recognises the Republic’s historic and selfless contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts; notes that smaller countries can play a central role …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2020

Press Freedom in Saudi Arabia

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House condemns the continued detention of at least 32 journalists in Saudi Arabia and calls for their immediate and unconditional release; notes that 17 June 2020 marks eight years since the arrest of blogger Raif Badawi, as well as the birthday of Waleed Abu al-Khair, a human rights …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2020

Four-day week in the UK

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises the opportunity for exploring shorter working time for the UK, including a four-day week, as one route out of the covid-19 pandemic; further recognises that work patterns have been dramatically altered as a result of the pandemic, notes that shorter working time has been used throughout …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2020
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Haddington Primary School covid-19 lockdown tribute

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That the House recognises the uplifting and creative efforts made by youngsters at Haddington Primary School in paying tribute to the superheroes of lockdown, including NHS workers, emergency services, family members and teachers; understands children were tasked with writing uplifting messages of gratitude and creating artwork to these superheroes along …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th June 2020
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Baha’i community in Iran

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes reports of the arrest of 71 members of the Baha’i community in Iran and that 29 of those members have now been imprisoned; further notes concerns have been expressed by UN experts about the heightened risk to health from the covid-19 virus to those in Iranian …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2020

Shukri Abdi

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks with deepest sadness the death of 12-year-old Shukri Abdi; notes that Shukri came to the UK in 2017 with her mother and four siblings after they fled conflict in Somalia; demands for justice for the family of Shukri Abdi; and calls on the Government to undertake …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2020
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RAF Voyager for Ministerial Travel

Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House condemns the Government's decision to spend £900,000 on painting the RAF Voyager used for Ministerial travel, red, white and blue at a time of national crisis; believes there is no evidence to suggest this will either boost international trade or improve diplomatic links; further suspects that this …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
16th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2020

Merger of the Department for International Development with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House strongly condemns the merger of the Department for International Development with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
59 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th June 2020
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STUC Break the Race Ceiling Campaign

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House acknowledges and supports the Break The Race Ceiling Campaign which was launched on social media by the Scottish Trades Union Congress Black Workers’ Committee during the Black Lives Matter, We Cannot Breath event held on 7 June 2020 and endorses the campaign's call for seismic change across …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
11th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020

Commemoration of Henry Dundas

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with shame that Henry Dundas is commemorated in various monuments, statues and street-names throughout Midlothian and Edinburgh; unreservedly condemns his influential role in obstructing the abolition of the slave trade in Britain; notes that, due to the actions of ‘the Great Tyrant’, more than 630,000 slaves …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 2
11th June 2020
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Dying for sick pay campaign

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes the Public and Commercial Services Union national campaign ‘Dying for sick pay’ which marks the 30th anniversary of International Justice Day for Cleaners and Security and calls on Government to extend full occupational sick pay from day one for all outsourced workers on civil service contracts; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th June 2020
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EDM Deforestation

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
This House is concerned at the scale of deforestation around the world; recognises that rainforests are important to both animals and humans alike and that deforestation has a negative effect on air by reducing the amount of oxygen; further notes that the links between deforestation and drought are very significant; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020

Lack of financial support for self-employed and small limited companies during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes the acute difficulties facing business owners throughout the covid-19 outbreak, particularly self-employed people and directors of small limited companies; understands that the Government's financial packages have left behind people who have been left ineligible for any form of Government support; further notes that many self-employed directors …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 18
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th June 2020
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Dean Jones' fundraising for Walk With Scott Foundation

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Dean Jones of Tranent for raising in excess of £2,000 to date for the Walk With Scott Foundation by live streaming his singing over the internet; recognises the work done by the Foundation in supporting vulnerable people and promoting health and well-being across East Lothian; wishes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2020

Strengthening civilian protection in armed conflict

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes the publication of the UN Secretary-General’s latest Annual Report on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, calling on both states and non-state armed actors to do more to protect civilians in conflict and promote real accountability for violations; also notes with regret the report’s finding …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2020

Children and young people with SEND: support for families and carers

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House commends the extraordinary care that families and carers provide for SEND children and young people; recognises that the need to provide full time care during the covid-19 crisis has put families under chronic additional strain and pressure; notes that 50 per cent of families with disabled children …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th June 2020
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Impact of covid-19 on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House commends the Government for committing £160 million in aid to help fight coronavirus and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen; notes the UN-backed collaborative partnership, the International Initiative on covid-19 in Yemen (IICY), to support Yemen’s response to coronavirus by channelling specific medical supplies and funding …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2020

The future of regional connectivity

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House expresses concern at the future of regional connectivity in the wake of the collapse of Flybe and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic; notes that regional airports saw up to 90 per cent of flights cancelled following the withdrawal of Flybe operations; understands that the pandemic has …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2020

Rolls-Royce Inchinnan redundancies

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the plans by Rolls-Royce to axe 3,000 jobs across its UK sites, including 700 in Inchinnan; commends the workforce at Inchinnan for their world-leading expertise and craft in aerospace engineering as demonstrated over years of operation at Inchinnan; notes that Rolls-Royce has used the taxpayer-funded Coronavirus …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2020

80th anniversary of 51st Highland Division at St Valery

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers the capture of 10,000 men of the 51st Highland Division taken prisoner near St Valery en Caux near Le Havre, 6 days after the Dunkirk evacuations after being attached to French defence forces, facing the onslaught of the invading Germans; remembers those that tragically lost their …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Sunday 7th June 2020

Teaching of British colonial history in schools

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House calls for the teaching of British colonial history in school curricula across the UK; recognises that much of Britain's wealth was built upon brutal suppression and the embedding of racism and division across the world; that great cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Bristol were built upon …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Sunday 7th June 2020

Covid-19 global ceasefire

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House notes United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recent call for a global ceasefire to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19; futher notes that Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab endorsed this call for peace; is concerned that little action has been taken by the UK government to make this a …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Sunday 7th June 2020

World Environment Day

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the profound impact covid-19 has had across the globe, affecting health and health services, impacting the global economy, and exacerbating social and economic inequalities; notes however that the world continues to face an ever-growing environmental emergency; believes the pandemic has highlighted the importance of governments working …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Sunday 7th June 2020

US civil protests and UK supply of police equipment

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House condemns the violent rhetoric used by US President Donald Trump in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd and racial injustice; urges the Government to express this strength of feeling in the strongest terms publicly and to their US counterparts; and calls on the Government …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
4th June 2020
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Carers Week 2020

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the importance of unpaid carers, the compassion and dedication that they show in their vital work in our society at all times, but especially during the Coronavirus Pandemic; commends the work of Carers Week (8-14 June 2020) in offering support to, and advocating for, unpaid carers; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2020

Belly Mujinga

Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
That this House stands in solidarity with the friends, family and community of Belly Mujinga, a key worker at London Victoria station who tragically died after contracting covid-19; notes that a number of transport workers on the frontline have contracted covid-19 and some have consequently died; calls on the Government …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2020

Eighth anniversary of the Istanbul Convention

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2020 marks the eighth anniversary of the UK Government signing the Istanbul Convention on the protection of women and girls from violence; welcomes the Convention’s ratification by 33 of the original signatories including the UK's friends and neighbours in Ireland; recognises the work …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2020

Reading tax on audiobooks

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the Government action on axing the reading tax on e-books to bring the rate of VAT in line with print books; notes with concern that audiobooks still carry the full rate of VAT; believes that audiobooks are vital for millions of people in the UK with …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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29th anniversary of the Liberation of Eritrea on 24 May 2020

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the people of Eritrea on the 29th anniversary of the Liberation of Eritrea on 24 May 2020; understands that 24 May is also the birthday of prisoner of conscience, Aster Fissehatsion who disappeared in September 2001, together with eleven journalists and ten other politicians; and urges …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2020
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Eviction of Palestinian family from East Jerusalem

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns the ongoing attempts of the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) to evict the Sumarin family from their home in East Jerusalem; recognises this within a broader context of the Israeli government’s efforts to demographically alter the population of Jerusalem, and the controversial use of Israel’s Absentee …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020

The Black Lives Matter campaign

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House supports the Black Lives Matter campaign.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
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Continued detention of Bahai in Yemen

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that over two months have passed since the President of the Houthi Supreme Political Council in Yemen ordered the release of six Baha’is, who have been in long term detention in Sana’a; further notes that this includes Mr Hamed bin Haydara who was under sentence of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
2nd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020

Sales of teargas, riot shields and rubber bullets to the United States

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure the immediate suspension of sales of teargas, riot shields and rubber bullets to the United States.
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020

Universal Credit deductions

Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
This House welcomes the three-month suspension of debts and overpayments being deducted from universal credit; notes that sums to repay advance payments continue to be deducted from universal credit, and that such deductions are a main driver of need for food banks; notes also that the continuation of deductions will …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2020

Dominic Cummings

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister to seek the immediate resignation of his chief adviser, Mr Dominic Cummings; notes with concern the damage Mr Cummings' breach of clear lockdown rules during the Covid-19 pandemic has done to public health advice and public confidence in it; further notes that …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd June 2020
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The Scottish Seabird Centre 20th Anniversary

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the national and local importance of the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick on its 20th anniversary; commends its award-winning conservation work, especially that dedicated to recording, conserving and interpreting the vital Scottish marine environment; commends its significant outreach work, in particular the work it is …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 22nd May 2020

Protection for minimum wage workers on furlough

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House is concerned that many workers earning the minimum wage are currently only receiving 80 per cent of their minimum wage salary under the Government’s furlough scheme; is concerned that workers are being expected to live on less than the state-declared minimum wage especially given that rents, bills …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 22nd May 2020

Treatment services during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges the vital role being performed by drug and alcohol treatment services throughout the country during the covid-19 outbreak; recognises that key workers on the frontline of critical service provision are among the unsung heroes who rarely receive the recognition they deserve; commends the dedication with which …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2020
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Skyrora and UK's first rocket launch test in 50 years

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian based Skyrora Ltd on completing the UK’s first ground rocket test in Scotland in 50 years; commends its work in making the UK ready for launching rockets into space after its team successfully built a mobile launch complex and completed a full static fire test …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd June 2020
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Kayleigh Jamieson-Tait's fundraising for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the efforts of Kayleigh Jamieson-Tait from Macmerry who is currently in the midst of cycling 1000 miles on her exercise bike at home while in lockdown to raise money for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and to mark her son Jack’s tenth birthday; congratulates her on raising …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2020

Extension of EU transition period

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern the UK Government’s stated position to stick rigidly to its timeline of ending the EU transition period in December 2020; recognises that this significantly increases the risk of a no-deal exit; further recognises that it will be impossible for the vast majority of businesses …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th May 2020
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Immigration Bill and citizenship

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House regrets that the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2019-2021 will end free movement of people without giving Parliament an opportunity to debate future immigration policy; urges the Government to lay a report before both Houses of Parliament that outlines its position on immigration policy …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th May 2020
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East Lothian's Covid- 19 Response

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the excellent efforts of communities, businesses, charities, keyworkers and individuals throughout East Lothian in its response to the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the essential NHS staff on the frontline caring for those suffering from the virus; further recognises the keyworkers in shops and care homes for their …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 1
27th April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2020

Charging of commercial rents during closure by pub companies

Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House expresses support for all businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic; notes that the UK's pubs, which are of huge importance to communities, to the economy and tourism are closed and unable to trade and are dependent on Government support to survive; further notes that some pub-owning companies are …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2020
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East Lothian holiday parks

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the fantastic contribution that holiday parks make to the local community; notes that holiday parks provide local jobs and due to their rural locations, many of which are in rural coastal areas with access to walking and hiking in nature, support mental and physical well-being for …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2020

International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia 2020

Tabled by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that 17 May is the annual International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia to highlight the violence and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex communities and other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) continue to face; further …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
14th May 2020
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Christian Aid Week

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises East Lothian's fundraising efforts in raising £35,477 for Christian Aid Week; acknowledges this achievement places East Lothian in the 17th position in raising the most out of all constituencies across the UK; notes these funds will go towards supporting those who have been hardest hit by …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2020
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Dalgety Bay beach clean-up

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the awarding of the contract for the clean-up of radioactive material at Dalgety Bay beach by the Ministry of Defence earlier this year; notes that the beach became contaminated with radioactive particles originating from the instrument panels of military aircraft dumped at the site after WWII; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
12th May 2020
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Prisoners of conscience in the Middle East

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 15 May 2020 marks the second anniversary of the wave of arrests targeting Saudi women’s rights activists; is concerned that several, including Loujain al-Hathloul, Naseema al-Sadah, Samar Badawi, Nouf Abdulaziz and Maya’a al-Zahrani, remain in detention and eight others remain on trial; is dismayed by …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
11th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th May 2020

Taxation of businesses

Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South)
That this House recognises the impact of the ongoing Covid 19 crisis and the financial strains placed on business; supports vital Government action to safeguard jobs and support businesses during the pandemic; believes all businesses should pay their fair share of tax and recognises that the majority of businesses do; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th May 2020

Proposed Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House notes with concern the plans of the new Israeli coalition government to annex part of the occupied West Bank; further notes that Israeli legislation can progress from 1 July 2020 to carry out such an annexation; highlights that any such annexation of territory occupied in 1967 is …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 31
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th May 2020

Coronavirus and scams

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the emerging trend of criminals seeking to exploit coronavirus with a new range of scams; welcomes the free scam alerts set up by Which?; urges people to forward any suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, and to highlight any online scams of which they …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
6th May 2020
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Denis Goldberg

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Denis Goldberg, anti-apartheid campaigner, a hero of the South Africa liberation struggle, sentenced alongside Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia trial, imprisoned for 22 years, founder of the Community Heart Charity, frequent visitor to Scotland and the UK, Patron of the Nelson …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th May 2020

Contribution of civil service employees during covid-19 crisis

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House expresses its gratitude to the tens of thousands of workers across the civil service who are playing absolutely critical frontline roles at this time of the covid-19 epidemic; praises their dedication and professionalism at this testing time; notes that Department for Work Pensions' staff are coping with …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Councillor Peter Johnson

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House commends Cllr Peter Johnston on his contribution to Local Government spanning 35 years; notes that Mr Johnston was an exemplary councillor; recognises the dedication and devotion he showed in representing his constituents; expresses gratitude, on behalf of the generations of indebted, not only in his own ward …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th May 2020

Pandemic risks and the destruction of nature

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the warnings of increased risk of pandemics from the destruction of nature, in particularly by four world-leading scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) as published on 27 April 2020; further notes their diagnosis that rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of intensive …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
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Role of road freight and logistics sector during the covid-19 pandemic

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House welcomes the vital role that the road freight and logistics sector has played during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that food and vital medical supplies have kept moving; further notes that many within the sector continue to face significant financial challenges due to the lockdown of other industries …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th May 2020

Redundancies at British Airways

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House recognises that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has enabled it to work with businesses and trade unions to protect the economy and avoid mass redundancies; appreciates the role aviation workers have played in operating flights, repatriating citizens and delivering essential medical and personal protective equipment supplies; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020

Bus driver safety during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House pays its respects to the bus drivers that have succumbed to covid-19 during this crisis, including 27 London bus drivers; thanks all bus drivers for their service; notes the invaluable job that bus drivers are doing to keep this country running; stresses that measures must be put …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020

Protect offshore jobs

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the crisis facing the oil and gas sector as a result of covid-19; notes that the price of oil is now just over $20 per barrel compared with over $70 per barrel this time last year; fears that this low price of oil could …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020

Construction Leadership Council guidance

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that the updated Construction Leadership Council guidance version three is considerably weaker than version two; is particularly troubled by the relaxation of measures relating to social distancing; is worried about the implications of this on the health and safety of construction workers and the wider …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020

British Airways redundancies

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with concern that British Airways has made 12,000 staff redundant; thanks these workers for their heroic efforts in repatriating those stranded due to covid-19 at their own risk; offers solidarity to these workers that find themselves needlessly out of a job in the middle of a …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020

Price Gouging

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House applauds the excellent work of consumer organisation Which? in its investigations into price-gouging during the Covid19 crisis; is deeply concerned with the recent trend of unreasonable hikes in the prices of essential items by online retailers due to the covid-19 pandemic, a practice known as price gouging; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th April 2020
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British Airways job cuts

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to not use the covid-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2020
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World Press Freedom Day

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports World Press Freedom Day and the #FreeThePress campaign; supports the principles that journalists should be able to undertake their vital work unfettered by governments, that journalists jailed for reporting the facts should be freed, and that attacks against journalists are properly investigated with the alleged perpetrators …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th April 2020
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Newtongrange Community 1st

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this house congratulates Newtongrange Community 1st on receiving a National Lottery Award from the National Lottery Community Fund to help support their local community throughout the ongoing covid-19 outbreak; applauds the selfless and hugely important work being done by Newtongrange Community 1st to prepare and deliver food and fresh …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020

Emergency powers in Hungary

Tabled by: Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House notes Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Government’s exploitation of the covid-19 pandemic to put in place emergency powers that effectively undermine democracy and the rule of law in Hungary; stresses that any emergency measures must be temporary and proportionate, denounces the actions to suppress human rights and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th April 2020
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Support for the transport industry during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House calls on the Government to act urgently to support the transport industry, many sectors of which have been met with silence from the Department for Transport and the Treasury; urges the Government to listen to representatives of the aviation, road haulage, coaching and holiday travel industry who …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th April 2020
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Saje Scotland and domestic abuse support

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House acknowledges the work of domestic abuse charity Saje Scotland to protect and support women who have been or are being domestically abused in Fife; understands that Saje Scotland aim to motivate, encourage and enable survivors of domestic abuse to live independently, without fear of abuse, harm or …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020

Situation in The Gambia

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House is very concerned by the crackdown on peaceful protest and the media in The Gambia, following the use of excessive force by security forces last month to disperse protesters calling for President Adama Barrow to fulfil his pledge to step down after three years in power, resulting …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
4th May 2020
Kenny MacAskill 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: 8
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020

EU exit transition period

Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South)
That this House notes with disappointment the announcement on 16 April 2020 by the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator that the UK Government intends to refuse to extend the EU exit transition period beyond December 2020, risking a no-deal Brexit during a time that the UK, Europe and much of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
29th April 2020
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2019 Tennis Scotland Awards

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this house congratulates Bryan Leslie from Gullane Tennis Club on winning the Volunteer of the Year Award and congratulates the East Lothian Open at North Berwick Tennis Club on winning Competition of the Year; notes that the announcement was made in April 2020 as part of The Tennis Scotland …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Local volunteering efforts in Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the invaluable work of local voluntary groups, organisations, and individuals in facilitating and supporting volunteering efforts across Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey; pays thanks to those offering food delivery services to those who are must vulnerable in our society, those who are volunteering their time to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Kingussie High School provides personal protective equipment

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the contribution of PPE from teachers at Kingussie High School to the NHS; notes that teachers designed and donated over 50 full face safety goggles, 200 plastic aprons and 15 boxes of rubber gloves to local NHS workers working on the frontline; and finally pays thanks …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
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Sharing Stories project

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House commends pupils of Lasswade High School for their Sharing Stories project; understands that, as part of this project, each week a booklet and audio recording of students’ creative stories is being sent to care homes throughout the local community; recognises that the decrease in visitors to care …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Inverness Mosque meals for people in need

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to members of the Muslim community at Inverness Masjid Highland Mosque who put together 150 meals for people in need; notes that volunteers gave their time to help pack and distribute the meals for homeless people and families in need; and finally, thanks everyone in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

MFR Cash for Kids

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that MFR Cash for Kids were able to provide 8,001 local children with a hot meal; pays thanks to the local community who donated generously; and pays further thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2020

Sophie Donald fundraising success

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Sophie Donald on her recent fundraising efforts for Inverness Women’s Aid; notes that Sophie held an online dance class with the aim to empower women and raise money for the charity; highlights that she raised over £1,500 for Inverness Women’s Aid; recognises that domestic abuse increased …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
23rd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

New starters under the CJRS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises there are loopholes in the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme for new starters; acknowledges that the support offered of 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500 a month is vital for workers during the coronavirus outbreak; recognises that the cut-off date of 19 March 2020 for …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

A public scientific hearing on animal experiments

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, with its Beagle ambassador, rescued ex-laboratory dog Scarlet; congratulates Scarlet on winning the Animal Hero, Inspirational Animal of the Year Award 2018; further notes that the latest Home Office figures show that the numbers of dogs used in UK …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd April 2020
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Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is extremely concerned that the world’s worst man-made humanitarian crisis could deteriorate further following reports of imminent aid cuts to UN humanitarian programmes in Yemen; notes that more than five years of fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi armed group has already resulted in two-thirds …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

International human rights violations during the coronavirus pandemic

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is gravely concerned by serious human rights violations occurring across the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; notes that restrictions on human rights in response to a national public health emergency must be lawful, proportionate, necessary, subject to review, and limited in duration, and that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

Thank you NHS workers

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to all key workers and front line staff in the NHS; notes that these workers risk their lives every day by going to work; and recognises their contribution to the safety and health of the public by continuing to work during the current covid-19 outbreak.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

Healthcare charges for migrants

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that migrant communities, who are disproportionately at risk of exclusion, stigma and discrimination, are not currently receiving the necessary safeguards; further notes that the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians, and Doctors of the World have called on the Government to suspend the National …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

Support for small limited companies

Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the Chancellor’s job retention schemes to help the employed and the self-employed during the covid-19 outbreak; in addition acknowledges that thousands of people working in a creative freelance capacity are excluded from those schemes; notes that directors of small limited companies that are often comprised of …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd April 2020
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Future of the British Council

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the impact of the global Coronavirus crisis on the ability of the British Council to continue its work across the world; notes that the British Council was founded in 1934 and is a Non-Departmental Public Body which assists in the teaching of English in …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020

Centenary of the birth of Scots poet Edwin Morgan

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the centenary of the birth of Edwin Morgan, considered one of Scotland's greatest poets, who was born on 27 April 1920; recognises that he was named the first Scots Makar in 2004, first Glasgow Poet Laureate inn 1999, and recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
27th April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Friday 24th April 2020

Consumer rights and the long term sustainability of the travel industry

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that this is a time of unprecedented challenge for the travel industry; is deeply concerned that an investigation by consumer rights organisation Which? has found that all of the UK’s 20 largest travel operators and airlines are openly breaking the law by delaying refunds for cancelled …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
21st April 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2020

Extended cut-off date for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House expresses concern about the extended cut-off date for employees to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, after the eligibility date was extended from 28 February to 19 March; acknowledges that although this extension will allow more employees to now be furloughed following the changes to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2020
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Support for our local press during covid-19

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a package of support to aid local newspapers who are facing an unprecedented crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the key role local newspapers play in our communities; acknowledges that despite this important service, and the hard work of staff …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st April 2020
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Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Radical War of 1820

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House acknowledges the 200 year anniversary this month of the Scottish Insurrection or Radical War; applauds the efforts of those who fought for the universal franchise and wider social and economic rights; recognises the sacrifice, in particular of the three 1820 Martyrs, James Wilson, John Baird and Andrew …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
21st April 2020
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100th birthday of war veteran Jack Ransom

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House celebrates the 100th birthday of Largs resident and war veteran Jack Ransom, on 15th April, the celebrations for which had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak; is aware that Jack’s life began in London before he moved to Scotland, a country for which he has …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
24th March 2020
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Covid-19 and support for self-employed people

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises that there are over 4.9 million self-employed workers in the UK contributing over £275 billion to the UK economy; welcomes the Federation of Small Businesses’ #ThinkSelfEmployed campaign to raise awareness of the current lack of provision for these workers in the Government’s fiscal package to tackle …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th March 2020
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Role of convenience stores during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises the hard work and dedication of convenience store owners and their staff during the covid-19 health crisis; recognises the vital role that those store owners and staff play in their local communities in ensuring the supply of food and essential household items; notes that such shops …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
18th March 2020
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Co-operation between Blind Veterans UK and the Blinded Veterans Association of America

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House celebrates the forthcoming 75th anniversary on 28 March 2020 of the Blinded Veterans Association of America and recognises its close and developing partnership with Blind Veterans UK, formerly known as St Dunstan’s, in the area of research into sight loss; acknowledges the unique value of the proposed …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2020
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Sick pay and the Institute for the Future of Work

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses concern that the coronavirus pandemic is jeopardising the work and income as well as the health of many people, including the self-employed and those on zero-hours or gig-economy contracts; notes that the Government’s revised sick pay policy announced in the budget does not expand eligibility for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2020
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Sir Amyas Morse's review of the Loan Charge

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the publication of Sir Amyas Morse’s Loan Charge review and the announcement that the Government will make some amendments to the relevant legislation; notes that loans made before 2010 will no longer be subject to the Loan Charge and that the self-assessment deadline has been delayed …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
12th March 2020
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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
12th March 2020
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Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges the importance of Professor Dame Carol Black's informative and insightful Independent Review of Drugs; notes that her research reveals that while the cost to society of illegal drugs is estimated at £20 billion per year, only £600 million is spent on treatment and prevention; further notes …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
11th March 2020
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Points based immigration system and the consequences for care

Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the negative effect that the new points-based immigration system will have on?care, particularly considering the 122,000 job vacancies in the social care sector identified by Skills for Care; recognises the invaluable contribution that migrants bring to the UK as carers, and that low paid work should …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
10th March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2020

Refugees on the Greek – Turkish border

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern regarding the treatment of refugees in Greece and at that country's border with Turkey, the deterioration of conditions in refugee camps and the escalating violence towards refugees, journalists and aid workers in Greece; is profoundly concerned by the actions of the Greek authorities, including firing …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 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: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2020

Equitable Life

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that the Equitable Life scandal remains an ongoing and significant injustice; notes that the majority of victims are retired factory shop workers, nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners who diligently saved for their retirement; is concerned that 12 years after the Government accepted the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
5th March 2020
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The Living Rent Universal Credit Evictions Charter

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that the universal credit benefit system continues to have a disproportionately harmful effect on tenants in social housing; is concerned that universal credit’s five week waiting period has forced social housing tenants who rely on this lifeline benefit into arrears and poverty; notes that research from …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2020
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National Pub and Bar Awards 2020

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Staggs, also known as The Volunteer Arms, on being named Pub of the Year in the Lothians by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA); notes that CAMRA reward the industry for consistently selling real ale in good condition, on its excellent service, welcome, atmosphere, style, decor, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
13th February 2020
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Shortages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Treatments

Tabled by: Fleur Anderson (Labour - Putney)
That this House notes with concern the continuing shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatment to alleviate severe symptoms of the menopause and is alarmed that many women have been affected by shortages for over a year; further notes that this is also affecting hormonal contraceptive supplies which could lead …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Home Office ruling and the adverse impact on non-EU players

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House is concerned by reports that changes by the Home Office to Tier 4 visa regulations have adversely impacted many teams in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and potentially those in other sports; notes the changes have resulted in non-EU international students already studying in the UK now …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Television coverage of Six Nations tournament

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes with concern that Six Nations organisers have refused to rule out the possibility of the tournament going behind a £300 million pay per view paywall in 2022 following the start of a new broadcast rights period; believes that by ruling out joint bids by terrestrial broadcasters …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2020
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Protecting free access to cash

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls on the Government to take urgent action to protect free access to cash for people across the UK, which the UK’s largest cashpoint network, Link, has warned will collapse within two years without immediate intervention; understands that since January 2018, one in five free to use …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Scottish Women's Hockey team winners of EuroHockey Championship II

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the Women's EuroHockey Championship II took place in Glasgow in August 2019; notes that the Scottish Senior Women's team, captained by Kaz Cuthbert, won the championship after beating Italy 2-1 in the final; believes that the success of women's hockey in Scotland creates positive role …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd March 2020
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Exposure of workers in drive-through restaurants to air pollution

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House is concerned by the investigation carried out by BBC One’s Inside Out programme screened on 24 February 2020 into the levels of exposure to air pollutants experienced by workers in drive-through fast-food restaurants; notes that research by Professor Anitha K Chinnaswamy of the Centre for Business in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2020
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East Lothian resident's 106th birthday

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House wishes Ella Vlandy, East Lothian's oldest resident, a very happy 106th birthday; notes that Ella celebrated her birthday on 6 February 2020 surrounded by family and friends in East Lothian at the Dirleton Arms; and sends Ella all the very best wishes.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2020
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Higher Education pay

Tabled by: Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield, Hallam)
That this House notes that workers in Higher Education (HE) have suffered a 17 per cent pay cut since 2009, a 15.1 per cent gender pay gap and a 26 per cent black and minority ethnic pay gap; further notes that in some Higher Education Institutions, 40 percent of staff …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2020
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International law and trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Tabled by: Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith)
That this House recognises the publication of the UN’s database of companies operating in Israeli settlements; acknowledges that all Israeli settlements are illegal and that the transfer of a civilian population to an occupied territory is a war crime under international law; notes that complicity in war crimes is a …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
25th February 2020
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 for its importance as a turning point in the history of the Raj and British Empire in India; notes that the centenary of this event in 2019 was significantly marked in India and still affects relations with …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2020
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Best British kebab

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Besnik Hajdari, owner of The Frying Scotsman in Musselburgh for being the only East Lothian business shortlisted for the Best British Kebab Award 2020; and wishes him every success in the competition.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2020
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Industrial action by the University and College Union

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes all staff working in higher education deserve fair and equal pay, secure contracts, reasonable workloads and affordable pensions; notes that members of the University and College Union (UCU) are currently engaged in 14 days of strike action at 74 UK universities in disputes over pensions, pay …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2020

Reading for pleasure

Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House recognises the significant impact of reading for pleasure in improving a child’s educational attainment and life chances; notes that children who read for pleasure daily or nearly every day are a year ahead in reading performance compared those who never do; notes with concern that child literacy …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
12th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2020

In-work poverty

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses concern that according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation UK Poverty Report 2019-20 the proportion of people in work who live in poverty went up for the third consecutive year to a record high; further notes that according to the report 7 in 10 children in poverty …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2020
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Removal of free TV licences for over-75s

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House supports the urgent reversal of the decision to make over-75s pay for TV licences; notes with concern that over 240,000 households in Scotland could be hit by the decision; further notes that 73 per cent of households in Scotland with someone aged over 75 could have their …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2020

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
25th February 2020
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Safe inside prisons charter

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes with alarm the record-high levels of violence against prison staff, with over 10,000 reported annual assaults compared with less than 3,000 a decade ago; welcomes the new Safe Inside Prisons Charter launched by the Joint Unions in Prisons Alliance, a coalition of nine national trades unions …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th February 2020
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Deportations ahead of the Windrush Lessons Learned Review Publication

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
This House deplores the Government's ongoing use of deportation flights to Commonwealth countries against the recommendations of the Windrush Lessons Learned Review; notes that while the publication of the Review has been much delayed without explanation, it is expected to recommend the cessation of all deportations of people who have …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020

Human rights defenders in Turkey

Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House is extremely concerned about the ongoing crackdown on civil society and essential freedoms in Turkey, specifically the prosecution of human rights defenders including Osman Kavala and the so-called Büyükada group of 11 activists including the honorary chair, ex-director and several members of Amnesty International Turkey as well …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th February 2020
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Overdraft fees

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
This House notes with concern proposed changes to overdraft fees for individuals and businesses due to be implemented in April 2020; further notes that this would lead to substantial increases in fees for both arranged and unarranged overdrafts; recognises the need to simplify overdraft fees and however notes with concern …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th February 2020
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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
11th February 2020
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Eden Court Theatre and Cinema funding

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, the largest single-site arts venue in Scotland, on being awarded funding by the Scottish Goverment's CashBack for Communities scheme which takes money recovered under proceeds of crime laws and invests it into communities; notes that this funding will allow the delivery …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2020

Onshore wind and solar energy

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the May 2019 recommendation of the Committee on Climate Change that the cheapest renewables, onshore wind and solar, should have a Government backed route to market; recognises that the deployment of renewables needs to be accelerated through the 2020s in order to deliver net-zero emissions; notes …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th February 2020
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Implementation of the Peace Accord by the Colombian Government

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned by the slow implementation of many areas of the Peace Accord in Colombia, including rural reform, crop substitution and victims’ rights to justice which lie at the root of the conflict, as well as the often disproportionate use of force by officials in response to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 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
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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
5th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
6th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill 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
4th February 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2020

Assessing the effect of the increase in the state pension age on women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House believes that the Government has for over two decades failed women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of the changes that were made to their state pension age due to equalisation brought on by the Pensions Act 1995; regrets that the Government only began …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 30th 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
29th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020

Prestwick wins Scottish Champion High Street

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the shops, businesses and residents of Prestwick on the town being named as Scottish Champion High Street at the Great British High Street Awards; and commends the community involvement in projects such as Prestfest Music Festival, The Community Garden and Dementia Friendly Prestwick which make Prestwick …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020

River Garden project wins Scottish EDGE social enterprise competition

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the whole team from Independence from Drugs and Alcohol Scotland on their residential recovery centre, River Garden, at Auchincruive winning the Scottish EDGE social enterprise competition; and looks forward to them putting the £40,000 funding to good use in developing the River Café, restoring the garden …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th January 2020

Burns Night celebrations

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the Ulster Scots Agency's compilation of a list of celebrations taking place from Belfast to Banbridge and throughout the Province that cover a range of historical and poetic events that highlight the great legacy of Robbie Burns; further notes the wonderful connections between Northern Ireland and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th January 2020

Young Carers Awareness Day

Tabled by: Paul Blomfield (Labour - Sheffield Central)
That this House supports Young Carers Awareness Day, led by Carers Trust, which takes place on 30 January 2020; recognises the importance of young carers, who include as many as 1 in 5 children and young people in the UK; highlights the challenges faced by young carers and the negative …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th January 2020

Protection for unaccompanied child refugees

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that there are thousands of unaccompanied child refugees throughout Europe living in desperate circumstances; welcomes the Government’s statement that it will ensure unaccompanied children will continue to be able to come to the UK to join a relative; notes with concern the removal of that protection …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th January 2020

Humanitarian aid to Northern Syria

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned about the decision taken on 10 January 2020 by the United Nations Security Council to cut back essential humanitarian aid to Northern Syria, a decision which exposes four million people to the prospect of a devastating lack of basic daily food stuffs and medicines; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2020

Gambling addiction and advertising

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the impact of gambling addiction which can completely destroy the lives of the person addicted and has a huge impact on their family and those close to them; acknowledges the voluntary ban on gambling adverts during live sport before 9pm; and calls on the Government to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2020

Scotland's future and the Claim of Right

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates those who took part in the march of 11 January 2020 in Glasgow in support of Scottish independence; commends the resolute determination of the marchers who braved horrendous weather to make their voices heard; understands that it was estimated that tens of thousands of people participated …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
23rd January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020

Scotland's representation in the European Parliament

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Minister for the Cabinet Office to take immediate steps to ensure the relevant Scottish National Party candidate is appointed to take the place in the European Parliament vacated by the hon. Member for Stirling on his election to this House; notes that Scotland returned …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2020 the UK will observe the 15th International Holocaust Remembrance Day since its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly; further notes that International Holocaust Remembrance Day takes place on 27 January to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, which …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020

Providing financial restitution to 1950s women

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
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 …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2020

The life of Alasdair Gray 1934-2019: Glasgow-born artist and author

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is deeply saddened at the passing of Glasgow-born artist, author and creative genius, Alasdair Gray, who died on 29 December 2019 aged 85, and sends its condolences and best wishes to all knew him; notes that Alasdair studied at the Glasgow School of Art, and became famous …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th January 2020

Adequacy of British assistance to reduce death sentences and torture in Bahrain

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House strongly condemns the Government of Bahrain’s increased use of capital punishment, including the recent re-imposition of death sentences against dissidents, Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa; is concerned that that their sentences were based heavily on confessions extracted under torture and that the prosecution failed to present any …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
20th December 2019
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Sunday 19th January 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
13th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2020

Homelessness

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House deplores the 77 per cent increase in the number of homeless families in temporary accommodation in England to 84,740 since 2010, including 126,020 children, with a further 82,000 children sofa surfing according to the Children’s Commissioner; is concerned that according to Crisis a further 3.74 million people …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 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: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2020

Broadband in Midlothian

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the significant success of the Scottish Government investment to enable access to super fast broadband; notes that without input from the Scottish Government only 44 per cent of premises in Midlothian had access to super fast Broadband; welcomes the most recent figures confirming now 93 per …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2020

Inverness cathedral volunteers

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays tribute to all those who volunteered at Inverness Cathedral over the festive period; notes that they provided free lunches for families during the Christmas holidays, including Christmas day; and thanks them for their ongoing work throughout the year to support the local community.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2020

Prescribed Medicinal Cannabis

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the benefits of prescribed medical cannabis for people suffering with chronic pain, epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation around the use of prescribed medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; but regrets the difficulties patients and their families continue to face accessing prescribed …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2020

25th Anniversary of the Govan Law Centre

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That the House commends the work of the Govan Law Centre as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary, an essential community asset which provides access to justice and campaigns for greater social justice on behalf of the people of Glasgow; lauds their proud track record of pioneering new legal remedies and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill 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
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2020

Andrew Hughes Hallett

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House is saddened by the death of economist Andrew Hughes Hallett who passed away at home on 31 December 2019, surrounded by family after a long fight with cancer; notes Andrew held positions at universities including Strathclyde, St Andrews, George Mason, Princeton and Harvard; further notes his practical …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 10th January 2020

Benarty Kids Community Club Christmas Day lunch

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Benarty Kids Community Club on organising the first ever free Christmas Day community lunch at the Lochore Institute; understands that the event was organised entirely by volunteers for the whole community, particularly anyone vulnerable or facing spending the day alone, as well as those who simply …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2020

Commemorating the life of Bashir Maan

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commemorates the life of Bashir Maan CBE, who sadly passed away on the 20 December 2019, aged 93; appreciates his contribution to public life in Scotland and his work as a community leader, activist and author; understands he was the first Muslim in the UK to hold …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2020

ICC preliminary examination of the situation in Palestine

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes the statement from the International Criminal Court prosecutor, Fatuo Bensouda, on the conclusion of the preliminary examination of the situation in Palestine; reaffirms full support for the application of international humanitarian law and prosecution where violations are found to have occurred; welcomes the scope of the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th January 2020
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2020

Anti-Semitic incidents

Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
This House condemns the widely reported instance of a 13 year old boy receiving vile anti-Semitic abuse on a London bus on 5 January; sends this House’s solidarity and sympathy to the Jewish community following this and other recently widely reported instances of anti-Semitic abuse; again calls on the Government …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2019
Kenny MacAskill signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 5th January 2020

IR35 review and off-payroll tax roll-out to private sector

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector, despite the damage that this has done to the public sector including the NHS; further notes that the off-payroll tax means a 14.3 per cent extra cost on UK business …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1