27th November 2023
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th November 2023
Dogs
Tabled by:
Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 1164), dated 31 October 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31 October 2023, be annulled.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th May 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 17th June 2019
IR35 OFF-PAYROLL TAX EXTENSION TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern HM Treasury’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector; believes that this could damage the UK’s flexible workforce, reducing avenues for work and harm the economy; further notes that the extension could force thousands of contractors into false-employment, potentially costing …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st May 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd May 2019
POLICE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS PENSION EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Holly Lynch (Labour - Halifax)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the police force, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of others; acknowledges that the support provided by the spouse of a police officer is crucial both emotionally and practically; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
1st April 2019
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st May 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2019
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY 17 MAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the second most common type of primary, high-grade brain tumour in children and affects around 40 children in the UK each year; further recognises that early DIPG symptoms include vision issues, partial facial paralysis, balance problems and frequent headaches …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd April 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2019
CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th April 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019
Exiting the European Union
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 69
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
14th March 2019
Philip Davies 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
8th May 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2019
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
27th February 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House commends Finlay McFarlane for the courage he has shown in waiving his anonymity to speak about his experience as a male survivor of sexual violence on BBC The Nine; notes his efforts to tackle the stigma associated with male survivors which contributes to underreporting of sexual crimes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th March 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2019
KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern regarding the recent conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; has been alarmed by the use of military action by India across Pakistani airspace and retaliatory air strikes from Pakistan; recognises the escalating tensions and human rights abuses as documented in last year’s …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 28th 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
19th December 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th December 2018
TOUGHER SENTENCES FOR PERPETRATORS OF VIOLENT CRIME
Tabled by:
Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)
That this House believes that keeping perpetrators of violent crime off the street will send the right message to people that might engage in such acts, help keep the public safe and deter further violent offences; further believes that tougher sentences for perpetrators of violent crime will reaffirm and where …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
29th October 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRABHA, CHAIRMAN OF LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House expresses deep sorrow at the tragic death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha the chairman of Leicester City Football Club in a horrific accident on 27 October 2018; also mourns the loss of the other four victims of the tragedy; recognises Khun Vichai's outstanding leadership of the club; further recognises …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
INVESTMENT IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution which further education colleges make to the education system and economy; notes with concern the recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that spending per student in further education has fallen by eight per cent in real terms since …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 19th July 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
16th July 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th July 2018
ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF IRANIAN OPPOSITION IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns the attempted bombing at the gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris, Free Iran - The Altemative; notes Belgian prosecutors have announced that two Belgian nationals of Iranian origin were charged with attempted terrorist murder and the preparation of a terrorist offence and both are …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th June 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 21st June 2018
TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SHOP THEFT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House notes with concern new research from the report of the Centre for Social Justice, entitled Desperate for a Fix, which estimates that there were 38 million incidents of shop theft in 2017 costing £6.3 billion which has considerable impact on retailers and their staff; further notes the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd May 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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
26th March 2018
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY, 4 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with firefighters across the UK on Firefighters' Memorial Day, on 4 May 2018, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the 2,524 colleagues who have lost their life in the line of duty; extends its sympathies, especially on this memorial day, to all the bereaved families of …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 17
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th December 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
13th December 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th December 2017
BOXING DAY TRAIN SERVICES
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that once again during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services whatsoever being provided on the overwhelming majority of lines; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the rest of Europe …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th December 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2017
DALESBUS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House congratulates The Dales and Bowland Community Interest Group, a subsidiary of the Yorkshire Dales Society, on its 10th anniversary; acknowledges the work that this not-for-profit company has undertaken with its DalesBus service to deliver affordable public passenger transport to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
MORATORIUM ON NEW WASTE INCINERATION CAPACITY
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes in the UK there is now more waste incineration capacity built and under construction than it is forecast there will be genuinely residual combustible waste to burn; further notes that incineration overcapacity can be a barrier to achieving the recycling society; believes that realising such a …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th November 2017
Philip Davies 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
6th November 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th November 2017
CENTENARY OF THE BOLSHEVIK REVOLUTION
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House notes, with great regret, that 7 November 2017 marks 100 years since Russia's Bolshevik Revolution which subsequently demonstrated, time and again, that Communism is a murderous political ideology, incompatible with liberty, self-government and the dignity of human beings, and injurious to the national, ethnic and religious traditions …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
30th October 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th October 2017
CONGRATULATIONS TO F1 WORLD CHAMPION LEWIS HAMILTON
Tabled by:
Jeffrey M Donaldson (Independent - Lagan Valley)
That this House congratulates Lewis Hamilton on becoming the most successful British F1 racing driver of all time with his fourth World Championship victory and 62 Grand Prix wins to his name; acknowledges that Lewis is a great ambassador for British sport and for F1 racing across the world; and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Philip Davies 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
13th July 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th July 2017
UNAUTHORISED TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
24th February 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th February 2017
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
19th January 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th January 2017
PRESS REGULATION AND SECTION 40
Tabled by:
Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That this House notes the significant consequences for local, regional and national publications if the Government was to commence section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013; recognises that the state should have no role in regulating publications; believes that the commencement of section 40 would curtail the freedom …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017
CONNAUGHT FUND
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the findings of the Complaints Commissioner following complaints lodged by George Patellis and Adam Nettleship regarding the loss of over £100 million by investors in the Connaught Income Series 1 Fund; notes that Mr Patellis was Chief Executive of Tiuta PLC, a firm at the heart …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
TRIGGERING OF ARTICLE 50
Tabled by:
John Penrose (Conservative - Weston-super-Mare)
That this House supports the triggering of Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union according to the Government's timetable.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 35
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
20th July 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th July 2016
ROADWORKS JUSTICE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that many small independent businesses, including small shops and pubs, are negatively affected by road and utilities works; notes that some businesses, such as Castle Stores in Mow Cop, near Stoke, have lost as much as £800 per week over a three-month period this year due …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th July 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016
GAMBLE AWARE WEEK
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of Gamble Aware Week which runs from 18 to 23 July 2016; notes that this initiative is now in its second year; recognises the outstanding work that charities such as GamCare, RCA Trust and Gordon Moody do, working together with the betting industry to …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
26th May 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 507), dated 18 April 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 April 2016 in the last Session of Parliament, be annulled.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
26th May 2016
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th May 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th May 2016
E-CIGARETTES
Tabled by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
That this House notes that the number of people using stop smoking services has decreased by over 50 per cent in the last five years due to the emergence of e-cigarettes and other tobacco alternatives; further notes that a market-based solution is the chief reason for this decline rather than …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
23rd May 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 26th May 2016
ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
EASTER RISING
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House salutes the courage and bravery of the 116 British army soldiers and 16 Royal Irish Constabulary officers killed, and the 368 British army soldiers and 29 Royal Irish Constabulary officers wounded, by Irish republicans in the Easter rebellion of 1916.
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th March 2016
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 246), dated 25 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March 2016, be annulled.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
29th February 2016
65 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th November 2015
AIR PASSENGER DUTY RATES
Tabled by:
Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)
That this House notes the Scottish Government's plans to use its additional devolved powers to reduce rates of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for passengers flying from Scottish airports by 50 per cent in the short-term, to be followed by eventual abolition; recognises that whilst UK APD is the highest tax …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
3rd November 2015
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI AND KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Government to take advantage of the unique opportunity presented by the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of Kashmir and press him to work with …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd November 2015
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COMPENSATION FOR SHAKER AAMER
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House notes with concern reports in the press that Mr Shaker Aamer may receive a sum of £1 million from the Government in compensation for his imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay; further notes that Mr Aamer is a Saudi citizen whose only connection to the UK is that he …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
17th March 2015
Philip Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2015
BRADFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE FA CUP
Tabled by:
Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour - Bradford South)
That this House congratulates Bradford City Football Club, the directors, coaches, playing staff and supporters on their magnificent FA Cup exploits this season; and notes they have been a credit to football and have enhanced the reputation of the city.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd March 2015
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2015
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; believes that we have a moral and public duty to ensure all police widows and widowers are financially provided …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2015
Philip Davies signed this EDM on Thursday 26th February 2015
AIR PASSENGER DUTY
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House acknowledges that UK levels of air passenger duty (APD) continue to be the highest in the world, and represent a growing barrier to trade, investment and tourism; notes the recommendation from the Smith Commission that responsibility for APD should be devolved to Scotland; further notes that the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2