23rd October 2023
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2023
Tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes with sorrow the passing of Ashington born World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton; further notes Bobby’s successful career with Manchester United for whom he played between 1956 and 1973 winning the English First Division three times, the FA Cup and the European Cup; notes Sir Bobby’s …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th September 2023
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2023
Calling for a free and democratic Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing crackdown on peaceful protesters by the regime of Iran, which continues to execute dissidents with total impunity and which is also trying to export its reign of terror abroad, including by targeting dissidents living in Europe with terrorist attacks; condemns illegal …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
28th March 2023
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th March 2023
Sarah Hunter MBE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House congratulates Sarah Hunter MBE on her retirement from rugby after a sterling and inspiring career, which began at school in North Tyneside before she was selected for the England squad and during which she amassed 141 caps, and the deep admiration and respect of the rugby family …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd May 2022
Liz Twist signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 18th May 2022
50th Anniversary of Age UK Gateshead
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House congratulates all involved with Age UK Gateshead celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year; notes that the services, which were first established in 1972, have grown and evolved and now include advisers helping older people to claim benefits they are entitled to, offering befriending services to lonely older …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2020
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2020
Cessation of Production and Redundancies at De La Rue Gateshead
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House deplores De La Rue’s proposal to cease banknote production at their facility in Gateshead; regrets the Government's award of the passport printing contract to an overseas company; is concerned about putting 255 highly-skilled workers at risk of redundancy in addition to 170 posts made redundant in 2019; …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 1
5th March 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
PAY FOR CIVIL SERVANTS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that civil servants perform an essential role in the functioning of British democracy and the delivery of our public services especially as the UK renegotiates our relationship with the European Union; notes that public servants covered by the Cabinet Office and Treasury's civil service pay guidance …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
4th February 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 1st April 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2019
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes that the Environment Agency has imposed upon its non-nuclear staff a pay rise averaging less than 1.3 per cent which was rejected in ballot by more than 85 per cent of their union member staff and which represents a pay cut in real terms; further notes …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th March 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019
COST OF THE HIGH SPEED TWO PROJECT
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently review the costs of the High Speed Two project, making an explicit comparison with the original estimated cost of £32.7 billion; and calls upon the Department for Transport to increase levels of transparency over the High Speed Two project and its …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th March 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2019
PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House recognises that the ongoing escalation of military conflict between India and Pakistan is not in the interests of either country; notes that both countries possess nuclear capabilities and that a continuation of this conflict could destabilise the entire region and lead to a catastrophic loss of life; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2019
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th February 2019
REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th November 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is alarmed by the election of far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president; notes his support for the former dictatorship in Brazil and his remarks that it should have killed tens of thousands of more people; further notes his statements in favour of torture and extrajudicial police …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd October 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
DOG MEAT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls for the UK Animal Welfare Act 2006 to be amended to make the eating of dog meat in the UK illegal and to close the loophole that is there at present.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
PLASTICS BILL
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to 5.3 trillion US dollars, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th December 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th December 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLLOUT
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to do all that she can to ensure that nobody is worse off financially as a result of transitioning from legacy benefits onto universal credit; asks that the Government increases funding for universal credit, beyond that promised …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 3rd December 2018
SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 3rd December 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th November 2018
STUDENT PARAMEDICS AND THE LEARNING SUPPORT FUND
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that, as part of the Government's health education funding reforms, new students in England starting a nursing, midwifery or allied health professional course can apply for financial support from the Learning Support Fund (LSF); regrets that this does not extend to those students studying university paramedic …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th November 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
MOVEMENT TO WORK CHARITY
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House acknowledges the higher rate of unemployment among young people; commends the contribution of the business-led charity Movement to Work in arranging work placements for disadvantaged young people and others; notes that hundreds of thousands of young people are not in employment, education or training (NEET), with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th October 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of police officers across the country to serve their community against the backdrop of financial cuts preventing their ability to do so as effectively as they could; notes that it has become difficult to establish precisely what resources the police need …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 2018
SAINT ROMERO
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House celebrates the canonisation of Archbishop Oscar Romero on 14 October; notes that this will give Saint Romero the wider recognition he so richly deserves; further notes all he did to denounce the violence which affected El Salvador, how he spoke out against oppression, how he stood against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
"after 'English bills', insert '; notes the success of Welsh Water run by not-for-profit Glas Cymru which has the highest credit ratings in the industry'."
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
8th May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th November 2018
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
31st October 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st October 2018
MONEY TALK WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes Talk Money Week, the annual opportunity to encourage the public, business, charities and educators to Talk Money and prompt the UK's biggest conversation about financial capability; notes that Talk Money Week seeks to remove the stigma around money by having open conversations that help people feel …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Reclaim Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that, under universal credit, at least 100,000 families with disabled children will be worse off by some £1,750 per year; notes that this is due to the lower rate of child disability addition being set at £29.10 per week, representing a 54 per cent …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th October 2018
JUSTICE PRINCE CIC AND THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2018
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly congratulates North Tyneside-based Justice Prince CIC on winning the highly prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2018; notes that the organisation supports the active engagement, participation, and involvement of disadvantaged and excluded sectors of the community in developing long-term sustainable projects and social enterprise using a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 11th October 2018
PROTECTION FOR HOMEBUYERS
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House notes with concern the problems homebuyers have experienced with developers including Persimmon Homes, Jones Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway and others which have left many homeowners with unsafe and uninhabitable properties; expresses concern at the inadequate response by these developers when they are made aware of these problems; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 13th September 2018
GOLD AWARD FOR FORWARD ASSIST
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly salutes the North Tyneside-based Forward Assist veterans' charity on winning the Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme, which is the highest badge of honour for those that employ and support veterans and their families; believes that this honour is a fitting tribute …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 13th September 2018
GERAINT THOMAS AND THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2018
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates Geraint Thomas from Wales on his victory in the 2018 Tour de France; acknowledges the support of his fellow Team Sky cyclists Chris Froome, Egan Arley Bernal Gomez, Jonathan Castroviejo, Michal Kwiatkowski, Gianni Moscon, Wout Poels and Luke Rowe; notes that Geraint wore the famous Maillot …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th September 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 10th September 2018
FULL FUNDING OF TEACHERS' PAY AWARD
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls on the Government to meet the full cost to schools of the pay increases to teachers announced by the Government in response to the recommendations of the School Teachers' Review Body; recognises that the vast majority of school budgets have faced real-terms budget cuts over the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 6th September 2018
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPICES IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes that across England, 40,000 babies,·children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions rely on palliative care to enhance their quality of life, manage symptoms and provide their families with much needed help and rest; expects demand for children's palliative care to grow as the number …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
ASYLUM SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd July 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
That this House expresses concern at the planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury; regrets the small claims limit increase is not on the face of the Civil Liability Bill and unable to be debated; further regrets the proposal to increase the small claims limit by 100 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 12th July 2018
UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 12th July 2018
KEEP ME POSTED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House congratulates Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, M&S Bank, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society, Scottish Building Society, OVO Energy, Post Office Home Phone, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Bristol …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th April 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 2nd July 2018
DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
1st May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
7th June 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
THE FUTURE OF AGE UK GATESHEAD
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House recognises that Age UK Newcastle has encountered difficulties and will no longer be able to function in its current form; notes that Age UK Gateshead stated that it would consider delivering some existing services of Age UK Newcastle; is hopeful that Newcastle Council and Age UK nationally …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 24th May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
POOR PERFORMANCE ON NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the Public Accounts Committee report into Rail Franchising in the UK which recognised that Passengers on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise have suffered an appalling level of delays and cancellations since the franchise started in 2014 and that the franchising model is broken; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th April 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
BANNING A24 TRAPS THAT KILL HEDGEHOGS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House cherishes hedgehogs as a valuable part of native British wildlife and their contribution in controlling populations of slugs and snails in gardens; welcomes their designation as a protected species; is very concerned at the findings of the 2018 report, entitled The State of British Hedgehogs, that hedgehog …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and re-impose economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran; is disappointed that this decision was …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd February 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 17th May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th March 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 10th May 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th January 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 10th May 2018
ANTARCTIC OCEAN SANCTUARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House urges the Government to fulfil the demands of Greenpeace UK and use its role on the Antarctic Ocean Commission to help build an 1.8 million square kilometre Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary in the continent's Weddell Sea to protect its marine life when the organisations makes its decision in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
EX-CARILLION STAFF AT BRITISH MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that the recent collapse of multinational company Carillion, which provided support services at the British Museum, is yet another example of why privatisation is not working for the culture sector; is concerned that the 100 staff on the British Museum contract are now being paid by …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 27th April 2018
COHABITEES ENTITLEMENT TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House calls for reform to extend Bereavement Support Payment to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; considers that the current position is manifestly unfair and ignores the reality of modern day Britain where cohabiting couples account for approximately one in five …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
28th March 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
19th April 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 19th April 2018
WINDRUSH 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that 22 June 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying passengers from the Caribbean; further notes with gratitude that many Windrush passengers had previously served in the UK armed forces during the Second World War; …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 2018
PORTRAYAL OF ADHD AND ITS TREATMENT
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House notes the documentary, Take Your Pills, which has been distributed by Netflix; expresses its strong concern about what it sees as the programme's unbalanced portrayal of ADHD and its treatment; further notes the recent publication of updated NICE guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of the condition …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 136), dated 5 February 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 February, be annulled
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th February 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
CARBON CAPTURE UTILISATION AND STORAGE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but further believes that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy; believes with commercially deployable carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House congratulates the 29 National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) consortia across the UK who have seen thousands of students from non-traditional backgrounds enter higher education; urges the Government to announce the future funding of NCOP before April 2018; notes that due to the replacement of the Higher Education …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th March 2018
UK PASSPORTS CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House recognises that not awarding the passports contract to De La Rue puts high-skilled jobs in the North East at risk, damages the reputation of British business and reduces our standing in Europe and the world; calls on the Home Secretary to urgently review the procurement process that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th March 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th March 2018
ACCESS FOR PHENYLKETONURIA PATIENTS TO TREATMENT, SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE NEW MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House recognises the need to raise awareness of phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare metabolic disease which inhibits the ability to metabolise phenylalanine within protein; notes that the disease can cause irreversible brain damage or impaired cognitive or neurological function if not correctly treated; is concerned that the only treatment …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
5th February 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
FLY TIPPING AND COMMUNITY PAYBACK
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Justice to simplify the court process for the prosecution of fly-tippers; and to introduce community payback sentencing for fly-tippers to help address the increase in illegal fly tipping.
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th December 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2018
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2018
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2018
AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2018
FUTURE OF HARTLEPOOL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House acknowledges the important role Hartlepool United Football Club has played in the community of Hartlepool; congratulates the supporters of Hartlepool United Football Club for their efforts to respond to the financial crisis of the Club; further congratulates the Club which is now in its 110th year on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2018
NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that an increasing number of NHS trusts in England are attempting to establish wholly owned subsidiary companies to deliver services such as facilities and estates, ostensibly as a means of exploiting a tax loophole; believes that the major savings will in fact come from employing new …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 21st December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
9th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th December 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
BOWEL CANCER SCREENING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
ZACK KERR'S CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
ZIMBABWE'S FUTURE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the end of Robert Mugabe's tenure as President of Zimbabwe; recognises the desperate situation many Zimbabweans find themselves in following a decade, and more, of bad government, a blatant disregard for democracy and the rule of law, and very serious policy failures; cautiously welcomes President Mnangagwa …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADERSHIP
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, Richard Leonard MSP, on his election as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party; welcomes his commitment to reaching out to all people across Scotland irrespective of background or politics; recognises the message of togetherness and solidarity that …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th December 2017
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th December 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS AND NHS PROPERTY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Bambos Charalambous (Labour - Southgate and Wood Green)
That this House notes that Community Health Partnerships recently ended its facilities management contract with NHS Property Services and is now undertaking a tender exercise to find a new provider; expresses concern at the considerable uncertainty this has created for the 590 staff working for NHS Property Services who are …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st December 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
CLOSURE OF RBS AND NATWEST BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House regrets the latest round of proposed RBS and NatWest branch closures across the UK; believes that such closures are damaging to local RBS and NatWest customers, businesses, community groups and the entire local community; and further believes that the public are entitled to expect better from a …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
1st December 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 1st December 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL, BLAYDON
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House congratulates St Thomas More School, Blaydon on celebrating 50 years of high quality education to young people; commends the dedication of staff members, governors, parents and pupils who have contributed to its success over half a century; further commends everyone who has contributed to the year-long anniversary …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
29th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
UPSKIRTING LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Laura Pidcock (Labour - North West Durham)
That this House notes that there is no specific offence of taking upskirt photos; further notes that existing criminal offences are often not sufficient to bring prosecutions for upskirting; welcomes the fact that the public petition brought by campaigner Gina Martin on the issue has attracted more than 70,000 signatures; …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
WOMEN'S AND MEN'S 2017 RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House congratulates the England men's rugby league team on reaching the knockout stages of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup; notes that despite some good performances from the others, England are the only home nation remaining in the men's competition; further notes that England women's team are the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
INDEFINITE DETENTION
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House is deeply concerned that the UK detains people indefinitely under immigration rules, is the only country in Europe without a time limit on detention and that people can be detained for months and years on end without knowing when they will be released; notes that in the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
20th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017
LEGAL AID FOR INQUESTS
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
That this House welcomes the publication of the final report of the Bach Commission on Access to Justice; notes Lord Bach's recommendation that, where the state is funding one or more of the other parties at an inquest, it should also provide legal aid for representation of the family of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Friday 3rd November 2017
CHRIS BARTTER - TRADE UNIONIST AND FOI CAMPAIGNER
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Chris Bartter, trade unionist, librarian and freedom of information campaigner; further recognises his many achievements as a steward in Glasgow Libraries, as a Service and Conditions Officer, Chair of NALGO's Publicity Committee, lay Scottish District Secretary, and then full-time Communications officer …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
5th September 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Friday 3rd November 2017
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises the service of any person who makes the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country, and leaves behind family members and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to marry or cohabit, without …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Friday 3rd November 2017
CONTAMINATED BLOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Diana Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal; thanks the Rt. Rev James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel, for his voluntary help; supports the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood's statement to the Prime Minister about the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
VAT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House notes that VAT of 20 per cent is charged on community public access defibrillators and the secure cabinet in which they are housed; further notes that more than 30,000 people a year have a cardiac arrest in a non-hospital location; observes that from cardiac arrest there is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th October 2017
ROYAL NAVY'S AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT CAPABILITY
Tabled by:
Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport)
That this House notes the recent speculation that the Government is considering scrapping the two Devonport-based Royal Navy amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark; further notes that scrapping these warships would mean removing the Royal Navy's entire world-class amphibious assault capabilities; observes that these defence cuts risks severely …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
11th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
EXTENSION OF THE BETTER BROADBAND SUBSIDY SCHEME FOR RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises that many rural areas still suffer from extremely low broadband download speeds; commends the work of community activists and partnerships in providing solutions to small communities via the Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme; regrets that the existing scheme is due to close to new applicants on 31 …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
REVIEW OF THE ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is concerned that research from Citizens Advice indicates that over half of claimants of universal credit are in debt, putting huge anxiety and stress onto families; notes that on average universal credit claimants have less than £4 per month to repay creditors and that the system of …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 8
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
3rd July 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
REDUCED ACCESS FOR DISABLED PASSENGERS ON NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that 331 of Northern Rail's 527 stations are unstaffed; is concerned that the Government and Northern Rail's proposals to remove the guarantee of a guard on every Northern Rail train will mean many people with disabilities will not be able to turn up and go and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th September 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable a …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
FLIGHT OF ROHINGYA REFUGEES FROM BURMA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Burma into Bangladesh, with over 100,000 having fled violence, allegedly triggered by an attack by Rohingya militants on police posts, since the end of August; is very concerned about reports from many of those who have …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th July 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th July 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2017
NHS PAY
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House notes that in 2017-18 NHS pay rises have been capped at one per cent and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that applications for nursing degrees have fallen 23 per cent this year; notes that the number of nurses and midwives joining the Nursing …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
26th June 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017
LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2017
Liz Twist signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017
WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1