10th September 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Sycamore Gap
Tabled by:
Joe Morris (Labour - Hexham)
That this House mourns the anniversary of the felling of the iconic tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall; notes the impact that both domestic and international tourism has on the economy of Northumberland; recognises that the loss of such a majestic and iconic tree has caused a sadness that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd July 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Dismissal of trade union representatives at HMRC Benton Park View
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Benton Park View, Newcastle, has dismissed a number of Trade Union representatives from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union, claiming gross misconduct; further notes that HMRC has rejected appeals against their dismissal, despite evidence being brought …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th July 2024
200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Tabled by:
Helena Dollimore (Labour (Co-op) - Hastings and Rye)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on its 200th anniversary of saving lives at sea; thanks all crew members who have risked their lives to save over 140,000 lives at sea; and pays tribute to all volunteers past and present who support this vital work.
52 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Monday 29th July 2024
Radiotherapy
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the value of radiotherapy as a key and lifesaving cancer treatment, necessary for around half of all cancer cures and as a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for patients; celebrates the invaluable contribution of the approximately 6,400-strong radiotherapy workforce who treat over 100,000 cancer patients in the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th July 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th July 2024
St Leonard’s Catholic School, City of Durham
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House expresses its support for the parents, pupils and staff at St Leonard’s Catholic School in City of Durham who were deeply affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete crisis in August 2023; notes the extent of the disruption that the crisis caused; believes the previous Conservative government …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2024
Durham Miners' Gala 2024
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House celebrates the Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as the Big Meeting; believes that the Durham Miners’ Gala is the greatest celebration of working-class solidarity in the world; recognises the contribution mineworkers have made to the working-class movement throughout history; further recognises the contribution of mineworkers in defeating …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1