6th March 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 24th March 2025
Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 28
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th March 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 20th March 2025
The Advisory Group’s Glasgow Banking Steering Committee
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House commends the work of The Advisory Group’s Glasgow Banking Steering Committee in highlighting the significant challenges faced by communities in accessing essential banking services, including financial discrimination, restricted access to cash, and the dwindling number of free-to-use ATMs; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of Committee Chairperson …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Certificate of Common Sponsorship
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Commemorating 200 years of the modern railway
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House celebrates the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened on 27 September 1825, marking the beginning of the modern railway era; notes that this was a transformative innovation, born in Britain, which rapidly spread across the globe, connecting places, people, ideas and fundamentally transforming the fabric …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
25th February 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
British Science Week
Tabled by:
George Freeman (Conservative - Mid Norfolk)
That this House marks British Science Week - a ten-day celebration of science, research and innovation – featuring thousands of events and activities across the UK for people of all ages; commends the efforts of the British Science Association to inspire and enable schools, community groups, cultural organisations, research institutions …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th February 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
80th anniversary of Operation Open Door
Tabled by:
Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
This House commemorates the 80th anniversary of Operation Open Door, when the British Royal Navy and Norwegian service personnel rescued 502 civilian refugees from the Nazi-Occupied Island of Soroya, Norway; notes the bravery of the people of Soroya in the face of Nazi brutality; celebrates the heroism of all those …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
27th February 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th March 2025
Sir Tom Clarke CBE
Tabled by:
Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House commends Sir Tom Clarke CBE for his six years of service as Chair of Coatbridge Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Board of Trustees; notes that Sir Tom’s stellar career in public and community service spans six decades, with his chairmanship of the Coatbridge CAB succeeding a successful career …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
3rd March 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill on her retirement from the House of Lords; thanks her for her over 30 years of service in the other place promoting social justice, opportunity and the importance of democracy; believes her work in setting up the John Smith Memorial Trust in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th February 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 24th February 2025
St Charles Primary School receives the Leader in Me Lighthouse award
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates St Charles Primary School on receiving the Leader in Me Lighthouse award; recognises that this is the first school in Glasgow and one of a handful in Scotland to win this prestigious national award; celebrates the hard work of the staff and pupils in successfully implementing …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Monday 3rd February 2025
40th anniversary of Glasgow Central Mosque
Tabled by:
John Grady (Labour - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Glasgow's Central Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Scotland, which has provided an anchor for the Muslim community; notes that during this time Glasgow has seen changes socially, culturally, and politically, and Central Mosque has served to allow Muslims a …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd January 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Make it Glasgow
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Make it Glasgow in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Lord Provost Special Recognition Award; recognises the hard work of Louise Nolan, Ruth Impey and Roisin Colyer working to bring ceramics manufacturing back to the North of Glasgow; commends their commitment to creating jobs and offering …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Possobilities
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Possobilities in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Team award; commends the continuous support and respite that the group offers to disabled and vulnerable people in the North of Glasgow; recognises how Possobilites continues to champion their members through social groups and community-led assets in a …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Claypits Nature Reserve
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Claypits Nature Reserve in receiving the Glasgow Times Community Champions Environmental Champion Award; commends the volunteers who have maintained the green space to protect and enhance the wildlife that lives here in Glasgow North; acknowledges the conservation of the natural beauty of the wildlife as well …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
8th January 2025
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th December 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Local postie David Reynolds
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
10th December 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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 …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th December 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024
Bonnybridge railway station
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House supports the campaign to re-establish a railway station in Bonnybridge, recognising the community’s long-standing efforts over the past 25 years to improve transport connectivity; notes the significant population growth in the area and the pressing need for better public transport links to boost local economic development and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024
UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 29
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
29th November 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024
Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period
Tabled by:
Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House commends the City of Glasgow for stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games following the withdrawal of the Australian state of Victoria and following the successful hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games; acknowledges that the Games play an important role in highlighting the benefits of the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Scotland Beyond Net Zero
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the launch of Scotland Beyond Net Zero’s (SBNZ) inaugural phase of seed funding for projects tackling climate change; further celebrates the effort of Scotland’s higher education Institutions in collaborating to use their research and development strengths to accelerate net zero targets; recognises the unique role of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Glasgow’s 850th birthday
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes that Glasgow will celebrate the city’s 850th birthday in 2025; recognises that this is a significant milestone for the city which will mark the anniversary of Glasgow becoming a burgh; acknowledges the preparations that are underway to mark this special year and harness the opportunities it …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Death of Lord Leitch of Oakley
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House notes with sadness the death of the Lord Leitch of Oakley; remembers that he grew up in a council house in Oakley in West Fife; recalls his success in setting up successful technology businesses employing thousands; believes he leaves a lasting legacy of public service and business …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
30th anniversary of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum and Dusherra Festival 2024
Tabled by:
Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and commends the forum for its tireless dedication to promoting and preserving Indian arts and culture in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that SIAF celebrated this milestone with a highly successful Dusherra festival …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2024
Martin Rhodes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2024
Recognising Robert Smith’s contribution to LINKES
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes the retirement of Robert Smith from the board of the community organisation, LINKES; understands that Robert has been the longest standing founder member of LINKES, dedicating more than three decades of his life to the community; celebrates Robert’s dedication and commitment to the organisation and to …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2