6th July 2022
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th July 2022
Trade Unions
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Liability of Trade Unions in Proceedings in Tort (Increase of Limits on Damages) Order 2022 (S.I., 2022, No. 699), dated 22 June 2022, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24 June 2022, be annulled.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
12th October 2020
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th October 2020
St George’s Crypt 90th Anniversary
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds Central)
That this House congratulates St George’s Crypt in Leeds on 90 years of service to the homeless and disadvantaged; notes that the Crypt has been providing this support since the vicar of St George’s Church, the Reverend Don Robins, first opened the doors of the Crypt in 1930 to take …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2020
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th July 2020
Leeds United and promotion to the Premier League
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Leeds United, its manager Marcelo Bielsa, its players, its owner Andrea Radrizzani and its incredible supporters in Leeds and around the world on winning the Championship in the club's centenary season; believes that this outstanding achievement is a fitting tribute to Norman Hunter, Trevor Cherry and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th March 2020
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2020
Parents of premature and sick babies
Tabled by:
Rachel Reeves (Labour - Leeds West)
That this House welcomes the announcement to allow employed parents of premature and sick babies to to claim up to 12 weeks Neonatal Leave and Pay; recognises the positive impact this will have for thousands of families every year; understands that over 100,000 babies are admitted to neonatal care every …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2020
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2020
The work of the poet Tony Harrison
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the fact that in March Tyneside cinema is hosting a retrospective of Tony Harrison's film poems and encourages further such retrospectives; recognises that Leeds-born poet Tony Harrison, son of Florrie Horner and baker Harry Ashton Harrison and recipient of the Whitbread Prize for Literature, the European …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2020
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020
Assaults on shopworkers
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House deplores the rise in verbal and physical abuse of shopworkers, notes that according to research conducted by USDAW, over 400 retail workers were assaulted each day last year and that 62 per cent of retail staff have been the victim of either verbal or physical abuse; further …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th October 2019
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Intimidation in public life
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Wirral South)
That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no political boundaries; welcomes the ongoing work on developing …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th October 2019
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2019
INTIMIDATION IN PUBLIC LIFE
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Wirral South)
That this House notes that there is a growing recognition that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK; further notes that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue, the abuse and intimidation knows no political boundaries; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
25th July 2019
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
BRAZIL DEFORESTATION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House condemns the policies pursued by the Administration of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which are destroying the Amazon rainforest; notes that more than 3,700 square kilometres of forest has been deforested in 2019 with July being the worst month on record so far; further condemns the violence …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2019
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th June 2019
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE TEMPLE OF BOOM VENUE TO LEEDS
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes the significant contribution that live music makes to the UK's cultural life and economy; recognises that in the past decade the UK has seen nationwide closures of music venues; further notes the concerns raised and recommendations made in the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee report, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th May 2019
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UNLOCKING THE NORTH'S GROWTH POTENTIAL
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds Central)
That this House notes that Leeds train station is already the busiest station in the North of England serving over 31 million passengers a year; further notes that Leeds station’s peak usage will increase by 49 per cent by 2023, making it busier than King’s Cross Station is now; supports …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th April 2019
Rachel Reeves 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
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
John 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
20th March 2019
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2019
BARCLAYS BANK LEEDS
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds Central)
That this House notes that Barclays Bank has had a major presence in the city of Leeds for over 40 years; recognises the considerable contribution to the local community that has been made by staff and management during that time; notes with dismay the recent announcement of over 300 job …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2019
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Thursday 14th February 2019
HOLIDAY PAY FOR IN-HOUSE STAFF
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House shows its gratitude for the consistent hard work and dedication of parliamentary staff at all levels, without whom this House would be unable to conduct its significant work; urges the House administration to comply with the 2017 Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Dudley Metropolitan …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th November 2018
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th November 2018
FLEXIBLE WORKING FOR CARERS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House is concerned that, according to a survey by the charity Disability Law Service, 52 per cent of those caring for a disabled person are denied requests for flexible working and that 72 percent of carers would work, or would work more, if they could work flexibly; notes …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2018
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
TRAVEL BAN ON STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that an invitation has been issued to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, to speak at events in Washington DC on 14 November 2018; further notes that these invitations have been issued by anti-Muslim think tanks the Middle East Forum and the David Horowitz Freedom …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
31st October 2018
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st October 2018
CHESS
Tabled by:
Rachel Reeves (Labour - Leeds West)
That this House congratulates the England chess team on its recent success at the Chess Olympiad and welcomes the staging of the World Chess Championship in London, beginning in November 2018; recognises the social and intellectual benefits, for all children across the social spectrum, of learning chess at a young …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
8th May 2018
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
ABORTION CLINIC BUFFER ZONES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the persistent harassment, intimidation and targeting of people accessing and providing healthcare services at abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory bureaux; further notes repeated instances of women and staff being approached, recorded without their consent, followed and given false information about medical procedures; endorses the …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th February 2018
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th February 2018
PALESTINIAN FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in continuing to support Palestinian firefighters from the Occupied Territories of the West Bank; notes that the FBU has recently facilitated the training of firefighters from the municipality of Hebron and will soon welcome firefighters from Ramallah …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
19th December 2017
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Thursday 21st 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
22nd June 2017
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
GREAT GET TOGETHER
Tabled by:
Tracy Brabin (Labour (Co-op) - Batley and Spen)
That this House extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in Great Get Together events in Batley and Spen and across the UK over the weekend of 17 and 18 June; notes the importance of remembering that we have more in common than that which divides us; further …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Rachel Reeves 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
7th September 2016
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th September 2016
TEAM GB SUCCESS AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House congratulates Team GB on its stunning success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; notes that this is the first time that any country has improved its total medal haul immediately after hosting an Olympic Games; further notes that this is Team GB's best performance on foreign soil, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st March 2016
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th April 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
9th March 2016
Rachel Reeves signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th March 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1