12th December 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024
Democracy and human rights in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Myanmar military; recognises the urgent need to restore democracy and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar; acknowledges the pivotal role of the UK as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th December 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024
Attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, Melbourne
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House unequivocally condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last week that is now being investigated as a terrorist incident; notes with concern the rising rates of antisemitism being seen worldwide; acknowledges that these disturbing trends are also unfolding in the UK, with the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024
25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th December 2024
St Leonard’s Catholic School
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House sends its congratulations to St Leonard’s Catholic School in City of Durham for achieving an outstanding Ofsted report; remembers the appalling situation that befell pupils and teachers at the school in August 2023 following the discovery of RAAC; expresses admiration for the resilience of parents, pupils and …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
3rd December 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th December 2024
Strengthening UK relations with the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
Tabled by:
John Slinger (Labour - Rugby)
That this House supports the Government’s recent agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq on migration, trafficking, and drug smuggling; further supports ever deeper diplomatic efforts by the UK and its allies to strengthen relations with Iraqi Kurdistan across diplomatic, military, educational, cultural, and business spheres; suggests that every …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th October 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Friday 29th November 2024
Transition to animal-free research and testing
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
29th November 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024
Ukraine energy security Marshall plan
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognizes that a Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan will protect the people of Ukraine, promote global security, and accelerate the worldwide transition to clean energy; believes that distributed clean energy is resilient against attacks as it does not have single points of failure, is faster and less …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
19th November 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 22nd November 2024
Bede's Helping Hands
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House congratulates Bede’s Helping Hands, a food bank in Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency on receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the brilliant efforts of all their volunteers; praises the incredibly important work they do; acknowledges the massive difference they make for so many; and notes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th November 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
World Diabetes Day 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates World Diabetes Day 2024, marked on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922; notes the theme for 2024 is Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps to raise awareness and improve the lives of people suffering with Diabetes; highlights …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
5th November 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Release of Emily Damari
Tabled by:
Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Hamas continues to hold hostages including British citizen Emily Damari; urges the Government and Foreign Secretary to take all actions within their power to secure Emily’s release and the release of all remaining hostages; further urges the Government to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 34
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Reform UK: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
75th anniversary of NATO
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House marks the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (in 1949; recognises NATO as the cornerstone of global security and of the collective defence of democracy, liberty and the rule of law; reaffirms its unshakeable commitment to the alliance in an increasingly volatile world; and calls on …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
360th anniversary of the Royal Marines
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting force; thanks all Royal Marines officers, commandos and reservists who have risked their lives to defend our values; and pays …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Luke Akehurst signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2024
Regional National Apprenticeship Skills Awards
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House congratulates New College Durham and the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust on their outstanding achievements at the Regional National Apprenticeship Skills Awards; notes that New College student, Layla Paige Marriott, was awarded Highly Commended T Level Student of the Year; further notes that the Trust …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
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 …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
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 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green 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.
54 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
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
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 …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 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 …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1