Mary Creagh's 49 Early Day Motions
30th October 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th November 2019

Into Film

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the achievements of Into Film in giving every child and young person aged 5 to 19 in the UK the chance to experience film creatively; commends the organisation's ability to develop a passion for cinema in children through the creation of film clubs and stimulating discussion; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th October 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019

Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the debt of honour it owes mineworkers who sacrificed their health working in dark and dangerous conditions to fuel the industry that created the nation's wealth; believes that in their retirement, miners and their widows deserve financial security; expresses concern that over £8 billion has been …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th September 2019
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JAMMU and KASHMIR (No. 2)

Tabled by: Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That this House expresses its condemnation of the Indian government's revocation of Article 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution; has been alarmed by the reports of assaults on civil liberties, freedom of movement and freedom of expression in Jammu and Kashmir by Indian authorities; calls on the Indian government …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st October 2019

PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN

Tabled by: Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
24th July 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 2019

COMMERCIAL LOCAL RADIO AND BAUER

Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the commercial local radio industry is now dominated by two media giants Global and Bauer; further notes that Bauer will own 36 per cent of commercial local radio licences in the UK if their purchase of four whole groups of radio stations namely UKRD, Wireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2019

DEMOLITIONS IN EAST JERUSALEM

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; notes that this is an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords; further notes that these demolitions have been condemned by the EU, UN and both Israeli and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th June 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2019

INDEPENDENT PANEL INQUIRY FOR ZANE GBANGBOLA

Tabled by: Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House recognises the tragic death of seven year old Zane Gbangbola, who died during the storms and floods in 2014 attributed by the Prime Minister as climate change related; notes that this is an issue of social injustice requiring an Independent Panel Inquiry (IPI) for Zane who died …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
31st January 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2019

VIOLENCE IN PRISONS

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House expresses grave concern at the soaring levels of violence in prisons as revealed by the most recent Safety in Custody statistics; is alarmed by the 20 per cent rise in the recorded number of yearly assault incidents across the prison estate in England and Wales to 33,803, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2019
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EXECUTIONS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes with alarm reports of the execution of 37 men in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's largest mass execution to date; further notes reports that many of those men were subject to brutal torture; observes that three of those executed were juveniles; further observes that five of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th April 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019

190th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION ACT 1829

Tabled by: Mike Kane (Labour - Wythenshawe and Sale East)
That this House notes that 13 April 2019 is the 190th anniversary of Royal Assent being given to The Catholic Emancipation Act 1829 which, in permitting Catholics to sit in the House of Commons, was a crucial milestone in the restoration of religious freedom; welcomes the contribution to politics that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th April 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019

BRUNEI PENAL CODE

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019

IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY

Tabled by: Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2019
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019

PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS

Tabled by: Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018

MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes the Government should enter into open and fair negotiations with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme Trustees; recognises the 50-50 surplus sharing arrangement is grossly disproportionate for the Government guarantee; believes that the scheme should solely operate for the benefit of its members who contributed to the fund …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
10th May 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th May 2018

WATERSPLASH FINAL

Tabled by: Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House recognises the 50th anniversary of the Watersplash Final between Leeds and Wakefield Trinity, played in horrific and wet conditions at Wembley Stadium on 11 May 1968 for rugby league's Challenge Cup; notes that a special programme will be shown on the BBC commemorating the final, which witnessed …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018

RUSSIA'S POISONING OF SERGEI AND YULIA SKRIPAL

Tabled by: Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House unequivocally accepts the Russian state's culpability for the poisoning of Yulia and Sergei Skripal in Salisbury using the illegal novichok nerve agent which has also led to the serious illness of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who went to their rescue, and to the possible poisoning of other …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 4
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2018

DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER

Tabled by: Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
7th February 2018
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PHYSICAL DISABILITY RUGBY LEAGUE

Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House welcomes the UK’s first ever Physical Disability Rugby League match between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos, which took place at Warrington's Victoria Park Asics Stadium on 4 February 2018; congratulates all those who took part, including The Last Leg's Adam Hills and Alex Brooker who went head …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2018
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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
1st February 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2018

TRADE RELATIONS WITH SUDAN

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the Government's promotion of trade links with Sudan as shown by the support for the UK-Sudan Trade and Investment Forum in London on 12 December 2017; notes that Sudan ranks 170th out of 176 countries on Transparency lnternational’s Global Corruption Index; acknowledges that severe …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th November 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2018

SENTENCES HANDED DOWN TO RELATIVES OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER MR ALWADAEI AND SITUATION IN BAHRAIN

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the three-year prison sentences handed down recently in Bahrain for alleged terrorism offences committed by three family members of the UK-based Bahraini human rights activist, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei; notes that the trial has been widely criticised, including by UN experts, and seen as …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
22nd January 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018

EXPEDITION ICE MAIDEN

Tabled by: James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the Ice Maiden team for successfully crossing Antarctica unsupported, towing sledges by muscle-power alone over more than 1,000 miles in one of the world's most extreme and hostile environments, and arriving two days ahead of schedule on 20 January 2018; notes that this is the first …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th January 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018

CHILDCARE VOUCHERS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that childcare vouchers are a widely-used benefit that are popular with parents and employers alike, with more than 60,000 businesses of all sizes offering vouchers to more than 750,000 parents; further notes that, with childcare costs having risen faster than incomes in recent years, a large …
126 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
10th January 2018
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th January 2018

CLEAN AIR DAY 2018

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House is concerned about the damage to health caused by air pollution in the UK; recognises the public's desire to tackle air pollution and to be given guidance on how to cut and avoid air pollution from a trusted, independent, medically-sound source; acknowledges the success of 2017’s National …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2017
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COVENTRY CITY OF CULTURE 2021

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House celebrates the news that Coventry has been chosen to be UK City of Culture in 2021, reminding the UK of the incredible depth of culture and heritage found in Coventry, as well as the wider West Midlands; recognises the strong bids put forward by the other shortlisted …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017

USDAW FREEDOM FROM FEAR CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House applauds the members and representatives of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers for their Freedom From Fear campaign, which seeks to bring together employers, the police and local authorities to tackle the scourge of violence, threats and abuse against public-facing workers; further applauds the work …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Mary Creagh 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
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017

AGEING TYRES ON PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES

Tabled by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 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
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 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
21st March 2017
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REGISTER OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROVIDERS

Tabled by: Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House is concerned that at least 21 colleges across England failed to get onto the new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers; notes that the new process and the trialled new approach to assessing quality was unfamiliar to all providers; further notes that the majority of failed providers answered …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
13th March 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Thursday 16th March 2017

GAS TAG LTD

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House welcomes and recognises the efforts of Liverpool-based company Gas Tag Ltd which seeks to improve gas safety in residential properties across the UK; notes that landlords, alongside social housing associations, are being asked to support this life saving initiative; commends Gas Tag Ltd for its work to …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th February 2017
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WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

Tabled by: Tracy Brabin (Labour (Co-op) - Batley and Spen)
That this House extends its sincerest thanks to West Yorkshire Police; recognises its important work to keep communities in the country safe and secure; notes its recent success in bringing the perpetrators of appalling robberies in Batley and Spen to justice; and commends it for its invaluable contribution to the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
1st March 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017

ACCESS TO JUSTICE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the UNECE Aarhus Convention, to which the UK is signatory, and notes the importance of access to justice in environmental matters; further notes the Second Progress Report of January 2017 by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee which finds that the UK is still not …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017

NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS

Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd February 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Friday 3rd February 2017

GORDON AIKMAN BEM

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Gordon Aikman BEM and mourns his death; notes the enormous contribution that Gordon Aikman made to Scottish politics; is in awe of his selfless campaigning work following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 29; welcomes the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th January 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017

INTERNATIONAL FUND TO FINANCE ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND ABORTION

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Dutch Government to launch an international fund to finance access to birth control and abortion in the global south; notes that this initiative is in response to the deeply regrettable reinstatement by President Trump of the so-called global gag rule, banning international …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st January 2017

VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP

Tabled by: Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS

Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS

Tabled by: Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016

LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION

Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed privatisation of the Land Registry; expresses further concern that any privatisation will have serious consequences for transparency and accountability in the UK property market and hinder efforts to crackdown on corruption and money entering the UK property market via offshore jurisdictions; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2016
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150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL

Tabled by: Meg Hillier (Labour (Co-op) - Hackney South and Shoreditch)
That this House commemorates the 150th anniversary of the creation of the position of Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), an Officer of the House, resulting from the passage of the Exchequer and Audit Act 1866; notes that Act, which entrusted the C&AG with responsibility for auditing the financial accounts produced …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016

AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016

THE NHS BURSARY

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
28th January 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th February 2016

RENEWAL OF TRIDENT

Tabled by: Jamie Reed (Labour - Copeland)
That this House supports the renewal of Trident; recognises the UK's international obligations as a nuclear power within NATO; further recognises that maintaining nuclear capabilities while potentially dangerous nations have or are developing their own nuclear capabilities with the potential to do damage to the UK and UK citizens is …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th February 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2016

PROPOSED CLOSURE AND FRANCHISING OF CROWN POST OFFICES

Tabled by: Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House notes the importance of Crown Post Office services to the communities they serve; further notes the economic benefits that the Crown Post Office brings to city centres and high streets; regrets that Post Office Ltd has proposed the closure of three Crown Post Offices in Belfast South, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st February 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016

LGBT HISTORY MONTH (No. 2)

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place in February and welcomes 2016's theme of Religion, Belief and Philosophy; celebrates the seismic shift in legal equality for LGBT people under successive Labour governments from 1997 to 2010, including the abolition of Section 28, …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th January 2016
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th January 2016

ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE CLOSURES

Tabled by: Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House notes the potential closure of the Royal Mail delivery office in Ossett, Wakefield; further notes that this may affect in excess of 11,000 properties; notes the impact that this will have on customers who rely on this facility to receive their goods, especially those with disabilities, those …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Mary Creagh signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th May 2015

THOMAS COOK AND CHRISTI AND BOBBY SHEPHERD

Tabled by: Mary Creagh (Labour - Coventry East)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences to the parents of Christi and Bobby Shepherd, who died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning on holiday in Corfu in 2006; notes that the actions of Thomas Cook since the children’s deaths have added to their parents’ grief; further notes that …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1