15th October 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Friday 25th October 2019
Prison officer pension age
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the dangerous working conditions in the Prison Service; expresses concern at the increasing number of violent assaults on prison staff; believes that prison officers approaching the age of 70 should not be expected to deal with violent and dangerous criminals aged in their twenties, thirties and …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Bus passes for WASPI women
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that not all the women living in England who are affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass is a small concession, given that women born in the 1950s have lost …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th 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
2nd October 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2019
BUS PASSES FOR ALL WASPI WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that some of the women in England who were affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are not entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass would be a small concession, bearing in mind that some women born in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
30th September 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd October 2019
ON-GOING INCARCERATION OF JULIAN ASSANGE
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House condemns the on-going mistreatment and imprisonment of investigative journalist Julian Assange by the UK; agrees with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention that his treatment appears to contravene the principles of necessity and proportionality envisaged under human rights standards; opposes any attempt to extradite Mr …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
3rd September 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
DRUGS DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that there were 4,359 deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2018; further notes that this is the highest number and the highest annual increase on record; recognises that the vast majority of these deaths are preventable; and calls on the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
OVARIAN CANCER BREAKTHROUGH BY QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all of those involved at Queens University, Belfast for its breakthrough early research findings on discovering a biomarker panel for ovarian cancer that may be able to detect epithelial ovarian cancer two years earlier than existing testing methods; thanks those who work so tirelessly to bring …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
3rd September 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
ORGAN DONATION WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House highlights Organ Donation week; underlines the fact that from Spring 2020 the law is changing to an opt out system; and notes that families will still be consulted and therefore it is essential to have conversations within families to underline the choice to be made to ensure …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
3rd September 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
REAL LIVING WAGE FOR MITIE EMPLOYEES AT NETWORK RAIL STATIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House commends the action of RMT members employed by Mitie Group plc who clean Network Rail stations at Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds City and Birmingham New Street stations, and who are fighting for a Real Living Wage as determined by the Living …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
CATH FRIEL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House celebrates the life of Cath Friel who passed away in June 2019; remembers her impressive track record as a Unison activist and official, notably in Glasgow Health Branch, former Deputy Convener of UNISON Scotland, member of the first UNISON National Executive and Learning Organiser in Northern Ireland; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
OUTSOURCING IN THE EAST MIDLANDS RAIL FRANCHISE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the uncertainty faced by staff working in the East Midlands rail franchise as a result of the controversy surrounding the franchise award; notes that this state of anxiety is even greater for the many outsourced workers who are employed by Rail Gourmet, Interserve and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 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
23rd July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
REGULATION OF ALL ACCOMMODATION FOR LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford)
That this House notes that over 5,000 looked-after children in England are living in 16+ supported or semi-supported accommodation; a rise of 70 per cent in a decade; further notes that the number of teenagers sent to unregulated care homes outside their home borough has doubled since 2014; is concerned …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2019
MANIFESTO FOR RADIOTHERAPY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes the Manifesto for Radiotherapy; recognises that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime; further recognises that although needed in over 50 per cent of cases, access to radiotherapy in England varies from 25 per cent to 49 per cent depending on the region, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
25th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Friday 9th August 2019
PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND HOSPITALISED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises the enormous personal and financial pressures placed on parents when their child is seriously ill; is aware of the care that parents are required to give their children while their children are in hospital, the additional costs of transport and parking that they incur, and that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
15th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019
HEALTH WORKERS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the killing of healthcare workers in Gaza and in particular the recent killing of Gaza paramedic Mohammed al-Jedaili, the fifth Palestinian health worker to be killed by Israeli forces in just over a year; notes that according to the World Health Organisation more than 750 health …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND PAY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that while Highways England management are telling staff in pay bands one to eight that they cannot have a pay rise above one per cent, that a Freedom of Information response has revealed a huge increase in senior grade staff earning above £100,000 with a …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2019
21 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2019
WHITE HOUSE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE PLAN
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the US negotiated Economic Plan for Palestinian Development; notes that the plan doesn't lift the security measures in place preventing freedom of movement or guarantee return of land annexed by Israel; and is concerned that the political plan being drawn up in Washington DC will attach …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th July 2019
FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House notes the ongoing issue that many families around the country face regarding the cost of school uniforms; further notes the findings of The Children’s Society study entitled The Wrong Blazer from 2018 which showed that one million children live in families across England who are getting into …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th July 2019
GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House recognizes that the world has nearly eliminated polio thanks to dedicated healthworkers who are committed to immunizing every last child, as well as the tireless efforts of Rotary and other civil society volunteers to raise funds and awareness to end polio; and calls for full political and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th July 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th July 2019
LOCAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the benefit of Local Welfare Assistance Schemes for people in need; notes the help they have provided to people in urgent need following an emergency or unforeseen event; regrets the decision by the 2013 Government to devolve responsibility to local councils and to stop providing a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th June 2019
FEES FOR REGISTERING CHILDREN AS BRITISH CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House believes that tens of thousands of children born and living in the UK and entitled to register as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981 are nevertheless undocumented and therefore unable to acces public services, social security, private rented accommodation, the labour market and many other …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019
CHANGES TO THE PENSION CREDIT SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern with the Government’s plans to change the pension credit system which could lead to an increase in pensioner poverty; is dismayed that the Government has decided that pension credits will from now on, only be available to couples where both partners have reached pension age, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th June 2019
CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 17th June 2019
SAFE INSIDE REPORT ON PRISON STAFF SAFETY
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the Safe Inside report from the Joint Unions in Prisons Alliance, a coalition of nine national trades unions representing the majority of prison staff; is concerned by the health and safety emergency revealed by this report, with a quarter of prison officers, educators, nurses, administrative workers, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
ACCESSIBILITY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises there should be no barriers for visually impaired people accessing buildings and transport; notes that visually impaired people should be able to navigate towns and cities independently; understands that clear streets and accessible transport are integral to the independence of visually impaired people; calls on the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
6th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
LOCAL BUS DRIVERS' HOURS
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House notes that bus drivers work nearly six hours more but are paid 20 per cent less per week than the average UK worker; further notes that it is currently legal for local bus drivers to drive up to 130 hours over two weeks; is concerned that long …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
VALUING SAFE AND SECURE TAXIS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House values the role that taxis play in providing safe and secure publicly hired transport to a high standard; is concerned that this is being undermined by less regulated Privately Hired Vehicles (PHVs), not licensed to ply for hire; believes that the problem is exacerbated by the fact …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
BRITISH DIETITIANS WEEK 3 TO 7 JUNE 2019
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that British Dietitians Week takes place between 3 and 7 June 2019; commends the excellent work done by dietitians providing dietary advice and nutritional support to people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to manage their condition through diet; further notes that this work helps …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
4th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
THE CHILDREN'S FUTURE FOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House acknowledges the Children’s Future Food Inquiry report detailing the poor state of children’s food across the four UK nations; observes that 19 per cent of children in the UK live in households which have experienced food insecurity; emphasises that more than one in five children are already …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st May 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2019: BODY IMAGE
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 13-19 May was Mental Health Awareness Week as organised by the Mental Health Foundation and that this year's theme was body image; notes that poor body image is experienced by people of any gender at all stages of life and that this can contribute to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
21st May 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th June 2019
SHORTAGE OF PUBLIC LAVATORIES
Tabled by:
Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
That this House expresses concern that public lavatory budgets have been cut by more than £26 million in the last five years; notes that this has seen public toilet numbers fall by 13 per cent nationally, with countryside areas disproportionately affected; recognises that this is particularly difficult for individuals who …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th June 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th June 2019
30th ANNIVERSARY OF TIANANMEN SQUARE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 4 June marks the 30th anniversary of the 1989 brutal suppression of peaceful human rights and pro-democracy activists in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in which thousands died or were wounded; recalls that over the last 30 years the Chinese authorities have instigated no public investigation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
11th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
ALCOHOL CHARTER
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is alarmed that alcohol treatment services have been severely cut while the affordability and availability of alcohol, and alcohol dependency, have increased dramatically; notes that liver disease is now the only major cause of death in the UK which is rising; further notes that in England alone …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2019
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH FORCES PERSONNEL
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution made by thousands of Foreign and Commonwealth members of the UK’s Armed Forces; notes that those who have served for at least four years are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK for themselves, their partners and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st May 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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 May 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2019
DEMENTIA FUND
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Maisie and Vanessa Dury of St Andrews and the team at Brain Tumour Research on the charity’s 10th anniversary of raising awareness that 16,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year; notes that in the last decade its work has helped to increase national …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
LONDON NAIL BOMBINGS ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that 30th April 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan public house in Soho, central London, which killed three people and injured dozens more; further notes that this was the third attack by a self-confessed racist and homophobe following …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
FIRE SAFETY AND SCHOOL NOTICE BOARDS
Tabled by:
David Drew (Labour (Co-op) - Stroud)
That this House notes with concern that a significant proportion of notice boards installed in school classrooms do not comply with current fire standards; is alarmed that in many instances notice boards are installed from an imported product currently marketed as being suitable for the manufacture of firelighters; notes that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
29th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support some of the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
29th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
FRIENDSHIP DAY
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House recognises the work of Friendship Global based in Noel Park, Haringey in seeking to create a better and more peaceful world and promote friendships locally and internationally; notes their wish to officially mark 29 April as National / International Friendship Day; further notes the benefit of diverse …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
PROTECTING STAFF EMPLOYED ON THE WEST COAST MAINLINE
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes that the Government has barred Stagecoach from bidding on new rail franchises including the West Coast Main Line which it currently operates jointly with Virgin; further notes that this franchise is due to be renewed in March 2020; shares the concerns of the RMT union about …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
MURDER OF JOURNALIST LYRA MCKEE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House mourns the death of Lyra McKee, murdered on Thursday 18 April 2019 by dissident republican terrorists in the course of her work reporting as an investigative journalist; recognises the profound shock and sympathy that greeted this news right across the community; notes that the killing is a …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
30th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2019
ILLEGAL ANNEXATION OF OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN AND SYRIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House condemns any annexation by the State of Israel of any part of the territories occupied in 1967; notes it has already illegally annexed East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights; further notes that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened during Israeli elections to annex part of or all of …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
23rd April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 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
8th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with alarm that stoning to death as the punishment for homosexual sex came into force on 3 April 2019 in Brunei; further notes that this is part of an enactment of the Sharia penal code formally published in 2013 that also includes stoning for adultery and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN AND THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with concern the proposed introduction of a new penal code in Brunei which would be a major infringement of the human rights of the LGBT+ community in that country; welcomes the decision of the University of Aberdeen to review the honorary degree awarded to the Sultan …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
3rd April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY 4 MAY 2019
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
BOMBING OF THE KITAF HOSPITAL IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House deplores the bombing of the Kitaf hospital in the Saada province of Yemen on 27 March 2019 which resulted in the death of eight people, five of whom were children; notes that the number of civilians killed in airstrikes has now reached over 17,500 since the four-year …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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
9th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th April 2019
NEW MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House agrees with the Prime Minister that the state of mental health legislation as it stands constitutes a burning injustice to people living with a mental health illness and notes her intention to introduce a Bill in 2019; further notes that every year one young person in ten …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 13
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
9th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th April 2019
FUTURE OF FOODBANKS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that a growing number of people are becoming reliant on foodbanks across many areas of the country; condemns the institutionalisation of foodbanks in the UK; and urges the Government to tackle low paying jobs and carry out an urgent review of universal credit and if the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
4th April 2019
Ronnie Campbell 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
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 April 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
MERSEY CROSSING TOLLS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm the cost of travelling to and from work for those who have to use the Silver Jubilee Bridge and the Mersey Gateway Bridge, which amounts to a cost of more than £900 a year; further notes that in some cases this additional cost has …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
STILL GAME
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the cultural impact of BBC Scotland sitcom Still Game following the broadcast of its final episode on 28 March 2019; acknowledges that Jack and Victor have moved on from Osprey Heights, Boabby the Barman has pulled his last pint in the Clansman, Tam has no more …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO WORKPLACES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes that the right to join a trade union is a basic democratic right, and that trade unions play an invaluable role in defending the pay, terms and conditions of their members; regrets that presently in the UK there is no legal right of access to workplaces …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
CUTS TO BBC NEWS PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that at this critical time for the nation over Brexit negotiations, the availability for well-resourced, independent news and analysis is of paramount importance; is therefore deeply concerned that the BBC plans to merge two of radio's most important radio current affairs programmes, the World Service's NewsHour …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th March 2019
TACKLING RACISM IN FOOTBALL
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the racist abuse directed at players in the England football team in their Euro 2020 qualification match in Montenegro on 25 March 2019; supports UEFA’s quick and decisive action in opening disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro; and agrees with footballer Raheem Sterling that any racist chanting should …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes with deep sadness that 26 March 2019 marks the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict in Yemen during which an estimated 60,000 people have been killed; further notes that despite the Stockholm Agreement, an average of three civilians a day are still dying and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME) AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that ME Awareness Week will be held in May 2019; commends those involved in raising greater awareness of the condition including the website www.actionforme.org.uk which creates a platform for wider sections of society to understand the issues that affect more than 250,000 people across the UK; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
21st March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
TWENTY YEARS OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that on 1 April 2019 the National Minimum Wage will be 20 years old; acknowledges the role of the Low Pay Commission; further notes that two thirds of beneficiaries are women; welcomes the development since 1999 of minimum wage rates for 16 and 17-year-olds and apprentices …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes that the Environment Agency has imposed upon its non-nuclear staff a pay rise averaging less than 1.3 per cent which was rejected in ballot by more than 85 per cent of their union member staff and which represents a pay cut in real terms; further notes …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED WORKERS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the equal role that disabled people can play in a workplace; acknowledges the value of employers having the proper infrastructure and facilities in place to support disabled employees; notes that an employer can currently retract a job offer on the basis of an individual having a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell 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
14th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
PUBLIC INQUIRY ON BLACKLISTING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that an internal police investigation, the Creedon report, has been made public; understands that this has concluded that the police, including Special Branches across the UK, and the security services, supplied information to the Consulting Association, and its predecessor, the Economic League, that was funded by …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
THE UK'S PROGRESS TOWARDS NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises that climate change is the single most important issue facing our planet; notes with concern that 2018 was the fourth-hottest year on record, with average global temperatures now 1°C above the pre-industrial average; celebrates the action taken by young people across the UK who have reminded …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
UK-WIDE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the stark warning from the world’s scientific community that there are just 12 years left to prevent 1.5 degrees warming; further notes that warming beyond 1.5 degrees represents a threat to the future of humanity, and that even warming limited to that level will wreak havoc …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2019
FRACKING REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes that, since fracking was resumed in Lancashire in October 2018, the safety limit threshold for earthquakes has been breached three times, including one at Preston New Road that recorded eight times the energy of the 0.5 Red light magnitude set by the Government; further notes that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
STAFF OUR STATIONS (SOS) CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to station staff on both the Mainline Railway and London Underground and the vital role that they play in helping to deliver a safe, secure and accessible railway; notes that station staff assist with train despatch and safety at the platform-train interface, preventing suicides, helping …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
REMEMBRANCE OF THE MURDER OF THREE SCOTTISH SOLDIERS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers with great sadness and righteous indignation the murder of the Royal Highland Fusiliers John and Joseph McCaig and Donald McCaughey on 10 March 1971; notes these vile murders and others like this carried out by the IRA have seen no justice and no one held accountable; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Labour: 1
7th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
World Book Day 2019
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises 7 March 2019 as World Book Day in the UK and Ireland celebrating authors, illustrators, books and reading; congratulates World Book Day for its 22nd World Book Day being held in 2019; notes that the UK ranks 17th for literacy among 34 OECD countries; further notes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
FUNDING OF STATE SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the inadequacy of the funding currently available to all state schools; expresses deep concern over the warning from more than 7,000 head teachers that budget shortages are worsening; commends the call by head teachers for greater funding through the Worth Less? campaign; acknowledges that teachers and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
CIVIL SERVICE PAY
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes since 2010 pay increases in the civil service have not kept up with inflation; is aware that since 2010 average salary levels in the civil service have fallen in value, by comparison with inflation, by between 1.1 per cent (consumer price index) and 1.9 per cent …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House welcomes the independent UN Commission of Inquiry report on protests in Gaza; notes with the deepest concern its findings that, in its widespread use of force against demonstrators, Israeli security forces committed violations of international law which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity; condemns the …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 68
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
4th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2019
FORCED LIVE ORGAN EXTRACTION FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern, allegations of forced organ harvesting in China and associated reports of suppression, persecution, torture and mass arbitrary imprisonment faced by religious and ethnic minority groups including Tibetans, Christians, Uyghers, and practitioners of the traditional Chinese meditation Falun Gong, that includes allegations of forced live …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT 53 WEEK YEAR 2019-20
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House expresses concern that many universal credit claimants will be left without payment for one week's rent in 2019-20 due to that benefit only being paid for 52 weeks; further notes that this will affect universal credit tenants in social housing approximately every six years who are paid …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
6th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2019
POVERTY PAY ON RAIL CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned that a significant number of workers on the rail network continue to be poorly paid; notes that catering contractors such as Rail Gourmet fulfil contracts where they pay less than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 per hour; is further concerned that contractors on …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
ROLL-OUT OF PAVA ACROSS THE PUBLIC ADULT MALE PRISON ESTATE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is dismayed by the Government's decision to delay for up to 24 months, the roll-out of Pava pepper spray across the public adult male prison estate; agrees with the Prison Officers Association that with violence against staff at record levels and rising at a record rate, such …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
PROGRESSIVE POLICING POLICIES ON DRUGS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House commends the pioneering Drug Diversion Scheme initiative introduced by Thames Valley Police which aims to provide a gateway to treatment for those with drug misuse problems; welcomes the progressive approaches to drug policy advocated by Police and Crime Commissioners in Durham, North Wales and the West Midlands; …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
MANDATING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROVISION
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House agrees with the BMA, Faculty of Public Health, Health Foundation, Health & SocialCare Select Committee, King's Fund, LGA, Royal Society for Public Health and many others that have warned that public health cuts are a false economy, heaping added pressure upon an overstretched NHS and jeopardising future …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
USE OF ANIMALS FOR WARFARE EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern that, each year, thousands of animals of various species including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs, are experimented upon using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that, whilst these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
8th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST INCIDENT FIGURES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the 2018 anti-Semitic incidents report by the Community Security Trust (CST); further notes that the stated record of 1,652 anti-Semitic incidents represents a 16 per cent rise on the previous year and for the third year running the highest annual total of anti-Semitic incidents that CST …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th 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 February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
VISA REFUSALS BASED ON TOEIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST ALLEGATIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House notes the important contribution of international students to UK higher education; welcomes the presence of those who have entrusted their education to the UK; is concerned about the 35,870 students whose visas have been refused, revoked or curtailed due to allegations of cheating in the Test of …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
ACCESS TO CASH
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern about the rate at which access to cash is being reduced across the UK, with more than 200 free-to-use cashpoints and 60 bank branches closing per month according to analysis by Which?; recognises that while there has been an increase in digital payments, cash is …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
KURDISH HUNGER STRIKES IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses its deep concern for the welfare of around 250 Kurdish prisoners in Turkey, who have begun an indefinite hunger strikes in protest against the prison conditions of imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan; notes that some protestors, including Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Leyla Guven, have now …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
LGBT HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House joins the LGBT community in celebrating LGBT History Month; recognises and supports the contributions that the LGBT community has made to Welsh society; acknowledges that the LGBT community is disproportionately impacted in terms of homelessness, domestic abuse, violence and housing discrimination; aspires to create a society in …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th February 2019
DR SHOAIB SUDDLE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision to appoint a commission chaired by Dr Shoaib Suddle; notes that the intention of the commission is to ensure implementation of the decision PLD 2014 SC 699 of June 2014 to safeguard the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan; affirms …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th February 2019
REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th February 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
31st January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 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
29th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 2019
PENSION CREDIT - DEBATE AND VOTE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House takes note of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 31 and Savings and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No 21 and 23 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I., 2019 No. 37 (C.1)), dated 14 January 2019; considers that such changes which could see mixed …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 2019
POLITICAL DETAINEES IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s use of illegal detention to silence female activists pushing for greater freedoms within the country and Saudi Arabia’s illegal detention of other political prisoners, including but not limited to Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud, Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, Abdulaziz bin Fahd …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 2019
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP AT CHEMCO INTERNATIONAL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes Coatbridge-based specialist coatings company Chemco International becoming 100 per cent employee owned; congratulates the 24 staff members and company founder Manny Khorasani for pursuing employee ownership to protect jobs, skills and ties with the local community; urges other businesses to consider employee ownership as a viable …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th February 2019
NATIONAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND LEARNING CENTRE
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House regrets that the United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial Foundation (UKHMF) chose the day before the Christmas parliamentary recess to submit its controversial National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre planning application to the City of Westminster; notes that the application is not yet available for consideration by interested people; …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
RATES OF PAY FOR SECURITY STAFF ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the valuable work done by security staff on the parliamentary estate; further notes the current dispute between security staff represented by the PCS union and the House authorities concerning overtime rates; believes that security staff recruited in summer 2016 should be paid in line with the …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 64
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
28th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th January 2019
MR WILLIAM SHIELDS OF KENNOWAY, FIFE
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House remembers local Kennoway man, Mr William Shields, known as Wullie to his friends, after he sadly passed away in November 2018; highlights and commends the numerous ways in which he contributed to the local community in Kennoway and beyond, including setting up the local Youth Club in …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
28th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
PLASTIC USE
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes that UK households and businesses used 11 million tonnes of plastic packaging last year; further notes that the current system for shipping plastic recycling abroad has been criticised by the National Audit Office as being open to abuse and fraud, with six UK exporters of plastic …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
CEREDIGION WASPI CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House recognises the launch of the Ceredigion branch of the national Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) campaign on Saturday 19 January; notes that there are more than 5,000 women in Ceredigion who were born in the 1950s and who, despite paying into the National Insurance Fund all …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
23rd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) on their 40 year anniversary; notes the amazing difference that the counselling provided by the ABM breastfeeding helpline can make to the breastfeeding journey of mothers; further notes the contribution the organisation has made to public policy and debate around …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES 2019
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019; recognises the rich diversity of indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles including Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Welsh, Doric, Romany, Cornish, Irish Gaelic and British Sign Language; welcomes the UN’s recognition of the importance of these languages …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
23rd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes the annual wealth check released by Oxfam to mark the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which shows that the 26 richest billionaires in the world own as many assets as the poorest half of the planet's population; records that such inequality of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
PLASTIC WASTE EXPORTS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that two thirds of plastic waste separated for recycling in the UK is currently sent abroad for processing and that 105,000 tonnes of UK plastic was imported by Malaysia alone in 2017-18; recognises that many of the countries in the Global South receiving the UK's rubbish …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th 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
22nd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
THOMAS WILSON - SCOTLAND'S GREAT COMPOSER
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House commemorates the composer, Thomas Wilson, who lived from 1927 to 2001 and is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent voices in classical music of the last half of the twentieth century; notes that, although he was born in the USA of British parents, he lived …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
TERRORIST ATTACK IN NAIROBI, KENYA IN JANUARY 2019
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on the DusitD2 compound hotel complex in Nairobi Kenya in January 2019; conveys its sympathy to the families of all of those who were killed by this act of terrorism; looks forward to a speedy recovery for those who were injured; and reaffirms …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
21st January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
IN TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commemorates the life and work of Professor Martin Gore CBE who tragically passed away suddenly; notes that he was a giant amongst UK cancer doctors, a pioneer in developing the field of medical oncology, spearheading many advances in the treatment of melanoma, renal and ovarian cancer; further …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
16th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2452 ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2452 at the UN Security Council on 16 January 2019, which calls for the establishment in Yemen of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA); recognises that this Special Political Mission will allow up to 75 independent monitors …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
FUNDING FOR FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to urgently increase funding for colleges across the country; urges the Government to work with trade unions to ensure that college staff receive a long-overdue pay rise so that their pay is put on a par with that of school staff; and recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th January 2019
BAN ON THE SALE, POSSESSION AND USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that even low levels of lead are toxic to humans and other animals and that in the UK, lead was banned from use in petrol, paint and water pipes decades ago, with most other uses strictly controlled; further notes that lead ammunition (gunshot and bullets) remains …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th January 2019
KINGSMILL ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers with great sorrow the anniversary of the sectarian slaughter in January 1976 of 11 Protestant workmen at Kingsmill in south Armagh by unrepentant IRA terrorists; notes the bravery of the men including the sole survivor Alan Black who at first attempted to protect the single Catholic …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
7th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th January 2019
PROTECTION FOR COMPANION DOGS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern about the number of companion pet dogs which are injured or killed in incidents with other dogs; notes that more than 60,000 dogs die each year in these incidents; expresses dismay at the trauma felt by families when their cherished pets are killed; notes that …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
8th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th January 2019
ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the latest attacks on Christians at their church in Egypt; sends sincere sympathies to the family of the bomb disposal expert who was killed whilst defusing the bomb; assures the Egyptian Government of UK support to defeat terrorism; and reiterates support for Christians in Egypt and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
7th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th January 2019
COVENTRY CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to take urgent action, working alongside the English Football League, to guarantee the future of Coventry City Football Club and its future at the Ricoh Arena; calls on all stakeholders involved in the dispute over Coventry City …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th January 2019
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th January 2019
SELECT COMMITTEE SCRUTINY OF EXECUTIVE PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House believes that a means of countering the gross rewards paid to too many senior executives in the UK is for a Select Committee to be established whose terms of reference would include consideration of the range of high pay awards and whether those awards are linked to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th January 2019
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
17th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced globally each year, the equivalent to the weight of the world’s entire population; further notes that more than 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in our seas and oceans; highlights the urgent need for more …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
YEMEN PEACE TALKS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the announcement by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that a truce has been agreed in Stockholm for Hudaydah port in Yemen; expresses its support for other measures agreed at the talks, including the mutual transfer of up to 15,000 prisoners in the conflict, funds for the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
13th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
BOXING DAY TRAINS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services being provided in England and Wales other than minimal services in the South East; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
MONCREIFF PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Moncreiff Parish Church on achieving two important anniversaries this year of celebrating its 175th year since foundation in 1843 by Sir Henry Wellwood-Moncreiff and of 60 years since the present church foundation stone was laid in East Kilbride; notes the church's service to the community of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
ELLA MATHIESON AND NORMA CLARE, GREENHILLS PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the service of Ella Mathieson and Norma Clare as elders for Greenhills Parish Church; notes they have both been in service to the church and community in East Kilbride for 25 years; congratulates them on their continuous service; acknowledges that they are an inspiration to the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
40TH ANNIVERSARY EAST KILBRIDE ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates St Vincent de Paul Church in the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on its 40th anniversary in Greenhills; notes that the church recently held a special service to commemorate this anniversary; further notes that the church has been at the centre of the community …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES STAFF PENSIONS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the decision of Historic Royal Palaces to close the defined benefits pension and move 120 staff to a defined contribution scheme; further notes the negative financial impact this will have on those who are currently in the defined benefits scheme, with some receiving substantially …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT CHRISTMAS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses sincere thankfulness that we live in a country which allows us to celebrate the birth of Jesus and Christmas; considers those states in which to even whisper the name of Jesus would mean death; prays for those who can only celebrate Christmas in their heart; and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
SERVICES OF ROYAL MAIL AND POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House thanks the Royal Mail and Post Office staff for all their hard work to sort and deliver millions of letters, cards and parcels each week of the year; notes the exceptional pressure upon them over the Christmas period and New Year period; further notes that there will …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018
DWP CHRISTMAS BONUS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
This House notes with concern that the Department for Work and Pensions Christmas bonus paid to benefit claimants has not been up-rated since it was introduced in 1972 and remains at £10; further notes recent reports that the bonus is being discontinued under universal credit; highlights that, according to the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th December 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLLOUT
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to do all that she can to ensure that nobody is worse off financially as a result of transitioning from legacy benefits onto universal credit; asks that the Government increases funding for universal credit, beyond that promised …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That his House notes that Human Rights Day on 10 December 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to regardless of race, religion, sex or political belief; supports the principle of equal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
CATALAN PRISONERS' HUNGER STRIKE
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its deep concern over the decision of two jailed Catalan political prisoners, Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull, to commence an indefinite hunger strike in protest against the refusal of the Spanish Constitutional Court to respond to eight appeals filed by the defendants regarding the charges against …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is deeply concerned at the new research undertaken by Bristol University which has concluded that up to 17 per cent of children could have symptoms consistent with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; notes the results of the research that up to 79 per cent of children in the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
6th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PROTECTING ELDERLY PEOPLE FROM EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned that many vulnerable older people are at risk of exploitation including financial abuse; notes that at least 130,000 older people have suffered some form of financial abuse by somebody known to them, with elderly women who are living on their own at greatest risk, according …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th December 2018
VISAS FOR FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House recognises the reports from UK festival organisers of increasingly onerous bureaucratic burdens, delays and refusals of visit visas for international artists invited to attend their events, including the world leading festivals in Edinburgh; expresses concern that frustrations with the process, coupled with increasing perceptions of the UK …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the staggering number of people who take their own life every day in the UK; further notes that in 2017 a total of 5,821 people sadly took their own life; recognises the tireless work of people around UK to raise awareness of suicide and mental health …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
3rd December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
US SENATE VOTE ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes Joint Resolution 54 passed in the United States Senate on 28 November 2018 on removing American military involvement from the conflict in the Republic of Yemen, including air-to-air refuelling and intelligence support; commends the actions of US Senators in seeking an end to the ongoing violence …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th December 2018
BANK HOLIDAY MINIMUM WAGES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House calls on the Government to increase the hourly minimum wage for all hours worked on Easter Sunday and Christmas day to twice that of the statutory minimum.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MYANMAR
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes that the UN's Independent International fact-finding mission on Myanmar (Burma) alleges that crime against humanity and war crimes have been committed in the Kachin and Shan states of northern Burma; condemns the alleged human rights abuses by the Burmese military in northern Burma, which include torture, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT - ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that it is Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) policy that universal credit claimants can be sanctioned if they either refuse to work or leave voluntarily a zero-hours contract; further notes that this is not the case under the legacy system; is aware that zero-hours contracts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th December 2018
TAKING FIRST WORLD WAR COMMEMORATION INTO THE FUTURE
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House congratulates Neil McLennan, University of Aberdeen and instigator, and Thoren Ferguson, composer, on both performing in Birkenhead as part of the town's Wilfred Owen Commemoration and, together with Associate Professor Paul Ferguson, Edinburgh Napier University and musicians from George Watson's College and Tynecastle High School for anchoring …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
SAVE OUR POST OFFICE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises that 1 December 2018 will be the CWU led Save our Post Office National Day of Action; acknowledges the importance of local post offices on main and high streets in all communities across the UK; supports the campaign led by the Communications Workers Union (CWU) to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
REMOVAL OF IMPLIED CONSENT UNDER UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes with deep concern that the system of implied consent which existed under the legacy benefits system has been removed under universal credit; believes that this will make it more difficult for claimants with complex needs to make claims to universal credit; further believes that this will …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House applauds the work of charities of sufferers of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Burning Nights CRPS Support and CRPS UK; welcomes the 2018 updated clinical guidelines for CRPS, one of the most painful of all known conditions at 42 out of 50 on the McGill pain scale; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
SARA CONFERENCE 2018
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House notes the commencement of the Sara Conference on women and antisemitism; supports the aims and efforts of the APPG Against Antisemitism and the Antisemitism Policy Trust in seeking to highlight concerns about this gendered racist abuse; welcomes the cross-party nature of the initiative and the positive engagement …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House regrets the civil war in Syria, now into its seventh year, which has claimed an estimated 400,000 lives and led to 11 million people, half of the Syrian population, being forced to leave their homes; notes that in addition to the massive civilian casualties, there has been …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
HOPE FOR PEACE IN CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House welcomes the opening of Deryneia and Apliki Aplic checkpoints on the 12th hour of the 12th day of November 2018; thanks all Cypriots working to open these and other checkpoints in Mia Milia Haspolat, Athienou Kiracikoy and Kokkina Erenkoy, and three in Nicosia called for by their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest and the quickest killing cancer among common cancers; further notes that national data show that 75 per cent of people diagnosed will die within a year of diagnosis and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
ACCESS TO HIV TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the current challenges children in low and middle income countries have in accessing HIV treatment; further notes that the second Paediatric HIV Rome Conference will take place in December 2018 presenting a critical opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the accelerated development and introduction …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
REPRISALS OF FEMALE POLITICAL PRISONERS AND VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' torture, sexual assault, ill-treatment and unfair trials of women targeted for politically-motivated charges; deplores the assault of Hajer Mansoor, Medina Ali and Najah Yusuf in September 2018, led by the head of Bahrain's Isa Town Women's Detention Centre, Major Mariam Albardoli; highlights that …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
PLASTICS BILL
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to 5.3 trillion US dollars, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
NI CANCER DRUGS FUND ACCESS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the confirmation by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland that it will provide access to medicines approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for use through the Cancer Drugs Fund in England and reform the Individual Funding Request process; recognises the importance …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
29th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd November 2018
SUBSIDIES FOR BIOMASS ELECTRICITY GENERATION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern that renewable energy subsidies for electricity generated from biomass, most of which is generated using imported wood pellets, are resulting in energy bill-payers paying for expensive, high-carbon electricity; notes that burning wood to generate electricity is a high-carbon power source; further notes that burning …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
STUDENT PARAMEDICS AND THE LEARNING SUPPORT FUND
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that, as part of the Government's health education funding reforms, new students in England starting a nursing, midwifery or allied health professional course can apply for financial support from the Learning Support Fund (LSF); regrets that this does not extend to those students studying university paramedic …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st November 2018
BEAVERS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL UNICEF GOLD BANNER AWARD
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises that 20 November 2018 marks 29 years since the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN General Assembly; notes that the Convention became legally binding in 1990 and came into force in the UK in 1992; further notes that the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
FEED THE HUNGRY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House places on record its thanks to the work of Feed The Hungry, not just in this country but around the world as it seeks to feed over 242,000 children daily in 19 countries; notes that this charity marks eight years in the UK and 30 years internationally; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
19th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
DEAL ON KIRKUK OIL BETWEEN IRAQ AND THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly welcomes an initial deal between the federal Government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), as urged by the UK and others, that will allow 50-100,000 barrels per day of stranded oil in Kirkuk to be exported via the KRG pipeline to Turkey and the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
ACCESS TO FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the decision made by NHS England on World Diabetes Day to fund flash glucose monitoring for Type 1 diabetes patients across England from April 2019; commends all individuals and organisations that have continuously campaigned to end the postcode lottery for this life changing device which reduces …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
15th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
RIGHT TO RECEIVE WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF BENEFITS OR WAGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House recognises that many people on low incomes, or in receipt of benefits, often have financial difficulties in spreading their income over a whole month, and are forced to use credit card companies or pay day lenders at very high rates of interest; expresses concern at the large …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
VIOLENT CRIME
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that Britain is experiencing sharply rising violent crime, particularly knife crime; further notes that police officer numbers have been cut across the UK and that police stations have been closed in unprecedented numbers; notes that hon. Members are regularly reporting increased fear and insecurity among the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 2018
SAINT ROMERO
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House celebrates the canonisation of Archbishop Oscar Romero on 14 October; notes that this will give Saint Romero the wider recognition he so richly deserves; further notes all he did to denounce the violence which affected El Salvador, how he spoke out against oppression, how he stood against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 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
13th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th November 2018
WORLD DIABETES DAY ON 14 NOVEMBER 2018
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2018 where millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes including the 4.6 million who have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and 425 million that are estimated to suffer from diabetes worldwide; commends …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
6th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th November 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS, LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses deep concern at the long-term detention of large numbers of people with learning disabilities and autism in assessment and treatment units and other inpatient facilities; notes that people who are trapped in institutional care often suffer routine breaches of their human rights, including regular seclusion, the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
13th November 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th November 2018
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at the current proposals to transfer the governance of the West Midlands Fire Service from the Fire Authority to the West Midlands Combined Authority; calls for stronger democratic structures for decision-making where governance of a fire service is given over to a combined authority; outlines …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 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
30th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st October 2018
PFI AND PPP CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the commitment given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that no further private finance initiatives (PFI) and public private partnerships (PPP) contracts will be entered into by the current Government; records that PFI and PPP was devised by the Treasury as an accounting mechanism to keep …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st October 2018
ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes National Road Safety Week 2018 running from 19 to 25 November 2018 co-ordinated by Brake, the road safety charity; further welcomes the fact that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm that in the period 2010-11 to 2019-20, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service will experience a 50 per cent real terms reduction in Government grant; further notes that this will lead to a reduction in the Authority's revenue budget from £73.6 million to £59.9 million, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st October 2018
FAMINE AND CHOLERA IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has deepened since the outbreak of civil war in March 2015; further notes that since the beginning of the conflict over 50,000 civilians have died, over 13 million people are at risk of starvation and 20 million …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
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WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN NEPAL
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises the tremendous success of the Government of Nepal in countering poaching, with no loss of rhinos to poaching and only one human-wildlife conflict over the last four years with a doubling in the number of tigers since 2009; further recognises that this coincides with a period …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is mindful of the approach of Bonfire Night on 5 November; calls on the Government to reconsider the current legislation regarding the sale and use of fireworks; expresses concern about distress caused to elderly people, small children and pets by fireworks being set off in residential areas, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
LEICESTER CITY FC
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House conveys its sympathy to the family of Leicester City FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on his death and to the other people who are also grieving; thanks Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha for the success he brought to Leicester City FC and for the contribution that he made to Leicester University, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
29th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
RESEARCH INTO DIABETES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the £260,000 grant for research into diabetes at Queens University Belfast from the British Heart Foundation as a major help to combating the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease; and wishes Dr Andrians Margariti every success for her and team doing the research.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 2018
DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its grave concern that the Turkish Minister .of the Interior has suspended from duty 103 village and 156 neighbourhood mukhtars (elected local community heads) without recourse to appropriate and required legal process; notes that these suspensions are justified on unproven grounds of association with terrorism; further …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 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
29th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 29th October 2018
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the entirely unprovoked and racist verbal attack on Ms Delsie Gayle onboard a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London; further notes that Ryanair failed to move the perpetrator but instead moved Ms Gayle to another seat; points out that Ryanair have still not contacted Ms Gayle …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
THERE BUT NOT THERE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that, under universal credit, at least 100,000 families with disabled children will be worse off by some £1,750 per year; notes that this is due to the lower rate of child disability addition being set at £29.10 per week, representing a 54 per cent …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
THE MISSELLING OF TIMESHARES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is concerned that the sale of membership of timeshare schemes and products often involves practices which are psychologically manipulative, use misleading information and unfairly exploit vulnerable, often elderly, consumers, leading to those consumers taking out very expensive borrowing commitments which they cannot afford; notes that the sale …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Reclaim Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th October 2018
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th October 2018
PROPOSED BAN ON BURNING OF HOUSE COAL AND WET WOOD
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House is concerned that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is currently considering a ban on the sale and burning of house coal in farms and homes across the UK; notes that many of the 3.7 million people who live off the gas grid in the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
SEAFARER JOBS ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the planned merger in the US of offshore supply vessel (OSV) operators Gulfmark and Tidewater would create the world's largest OSV company; further notes that Gulfmark currently operate 30 British registered OSVs representing the last source of major employment for up to 300 UK seafarer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th October 2018
HARASSMENT OF PAKISTANI REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about reports that over 100 Pakistani refugees, including 30 children, have recently been rounded up by Thai police and taken to detention centres; notes that Thai Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has issued an instruction to the Thai Immigration Bureau to detain all foreigners without …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th 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
11th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the increasing challenges to the health and wellbeing of children and young people today; notes that 20 per cent of English pupils aged 10 and 11 are now classed as obese; notes that the number of girls treated for attempting an overdose rose more than tenfold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
APPOINTMENT OF FIRST SUICIDE PREVENTION MINISTER
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the decision made by the Prime Minister to introduce a Suicide Prevention Minister on World Mental Health Day; notes that in 2017, 821 suicides were registered in the UK; further notes that in the UK men remain three times as likely to take their own life …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
16th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th October 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
12th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL LEAVE AND PAY POLICIES
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with concern that 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination; recognises that greater transparency on parental leave and pay would reduce the risk of discrimination during recruitment and would incentivise employers to offer more generous parental pay; and calls upon …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
10th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
FULL FUNDING OF TEACHERS' PAY AWARD
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls on the Government to meet the full cost to schools of the pay increases to teachers announced by the Government in response to the recommendations of the School Teachers' Review Body; recognises that the vast majority of school budgets have faced real-terms budget cuts over the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
IRANIAN ATTACK ON CAMP INSIDE THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House strongly condemns the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp's bombardment of an Iranian Kurdish refugee and political camp in Koya, which is within the borders of the officially recognised Kurdistan Region in Iraq and 200km from Iran; notes that the six ground-to-ground missiles accompanied by a drone were designed …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises World Alzheimer's Month puts on record thanks to all of those involved in its research to provide a cure and wishes them every success in its research; calls upon the Department for Health and Social Care to continue to fund and assist universities and bodies that …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
10th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
FRACKING AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the huge impact that fracking has on local communities; further notes the lack of consultation undertaken with local residents when national fracking decisions are made; rejects the Government 's National Planning Policy Framework which neglects the voices of local people who completely oppose it; and calls …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
GOLD AWARD FOR FORWARD ASSIST
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly salutes the North Tyneside-based Forward Assist veterans' charity on winning the Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme, which is the highest badge of honour for those that employ and support veterans and their families; believes that this honour is a fitting tribute …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
RESTORATION OF WORK ALLOWANCE ELEMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House notes that one of the founding principles of universal credit was to make work pay; and therefore calls on the Government to return to this original principle by restoring the work allowance element to its original level, before funding for it was cut by around £3 billion …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2018
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th September 2018
END OF PAY ASSIGNMENTS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the End of Pay Between Assignments in British Telecom (BT); acknowledges the news that BT Consumer will be looking to create approximately 1,000 new and permanent roles across BT UK call centres; recognises the importance of direct employment with fair terms and conditions; appreciates the campaign …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th September 2018
NEED FOR COAL TO MAKE STEEL AND CEMENT IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House notes that coal is an integral part of the UK manufacturing sector used in the chemical process to make steel and cement; further notes that over the last decade around nine million tonnes per annum of coal has been needed in the UK for non-electricity generation purposes; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
4th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th September 2018
100 HEROINES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House recognises the work of The Royal Photographic Society in initiating its Hundred Heroines: Celebrating Women in Photography Today campaign, which is an international campaign to highlight inspirational women in photography on the centenary year of women's suffrage and redefine the status of women in contemporary photography; recognises …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th September 2018
YEMEN PEACE TALKS 6 SEPTEMBER 2018
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the efforts made by Martin Griffiths, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen in convening peace talks in Geneva beginning on 6 September 2018; notes that 22.2 million Yemenis countrywide are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and that nine million are on the brink of famine; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th September 2018
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPICES IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Sandy Martin (Labour - Ipswich)
That this House notes that across England, 40,000 babies,·children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions rely on palliative care to enhance their quality of life, manage symptoms and provide their families with much needed help and rest; expects demand for children's palliative care to grow as the number …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th September 2018
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the decision of the US Administration to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to a reduction of nearly a third of UNRWA's operating budget; believes that such a move takes the Middle East further away from …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th September 2018
AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that 18 September 2018 will mark the 59th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster, in which 47 miners went to work never to return home to their families, leaving 76 children without a father and a community devastated; recognises the fact that the youngest man to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
4th September 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th September 2018
HOME HEMODIALYSIS
Tabled by:
Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
That this House notes there are currently over 63,000 people in the UK who have renal replacement therapy (RRT), a treatment which replaces nonendocrine kidney function in patients with renal failure, and over 28,000 receive dialysis every year, putting further pressure on an already overstretched NHS; recognises that, according to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th September 2018
RADIOTHERAPY PROVISION IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that one in two people in the UK now develop cancer at some point in their lives; recognises radiotherapy is needed in approximately 50 per cent of cancer cases; further recognises that radiotherapy receives only five per cent of the NHS cancer budget; regrets that the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th September 2018
CADBURY'S DAIRY MILK LOW-SUGAR VERSION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House applauds the action taken by Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, for its commitment to tackle childhood obesity in the UK by introducing a new Cadbury's Dairy Milk bar in 2019 which will contain 30 per cent less sugar; commends the company for already introducing a 250 calorie cap …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2018
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th September 2018
SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
That this House expresses concern at the planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury; regrets the small claims limit increase is not on the face of the Civil Liability Bill and unable to be debated; further regrets the proposal to increase the small claims limit by 100 …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th September 2018
COUNTRYFILE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Countryfile on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes the tremendous cross-section of agri-life that is displayed in such a wonderful way in each programme; and thanks all those involved in this excellent and informative production which gives the people of the UK such pleasure.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th September 2018
NEW MEDICINE FOR NEUROBLASTOMA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend dinutuximab beta for the treatment of children with high-risk neuroblastoma; praises the collaborative and flexible approach of all parties including NICE, EUSA Pharma, Solving Kids' Cancer, Neuroblastoma UK, the Children's Cancer and …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS No. 2
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that the Government is closing Childcare Vouchers to new entrants from 4 October 2018 without having conducted a proper analysis of the winners and losers from removing the scheme and replacing it with Tax-Free Childcare, despite a recommendation to so do by the Treasury Select Committee; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th July 2018
THAI CAVE RESCUE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House welcomes the successful rescue of the football team and coach from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand; pays tribute to the work of the rescue team comprised of military and volunteer divers, particularly the seven British divers involved in the rescue, two of whom initially …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th July 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND BANKING ID
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House views with concern the problems currently experienced by many vulnerable universal credit (UC) applicants, particularly those in hostel accommodation and living with mental health problems, providing acceptable ID to banks for the purposes of establishing a bank account which is a condition of receipt of UC; notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th July 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th July 2018
JUNK FOOD ADVERTS AND TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the Advertising Standards Authority's decision to ban product advertisements from Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies targeting junk food at children online as they are considered high in fat, salt or sugar; recognises that these measures constitute vital progress towards reducing the burden of pester power on parents’ …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
26th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS LICENSING
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes the establishment of a new All Party Parliamentary Group on Medicinal Cannabis on 10 July 2018; notes with concern the initial failure to licence medicinal cannabis products needed by patients to treat epilepsy and other conditions, as recently demonstrated by the cases of six year old …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
SANDS (STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH CHARITY) AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that this is SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Month 2018; expresses sincere sympathy to those who grieve the loss of their child at this time; further notes that often the causes of death are unknown, which is an extra anguish to the bereaved parents; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
21st June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
DETENTION OF DUAL-NATIONALS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual-nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual-nationals imprisoned in Iran; expresses particular concern regarding the case …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the Home Secretary on 16 June 2018 to provide a temporary licence to Billy Caldwell; notes that it was given on the basis of emergency medical need; further notes that it calls into question the rationality of cannabis being assigned to schedule …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
BACKDATING PIP FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is aware that around 4,000 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year; recognises that young people must spend an average £360 a month extra during active cancer treatment, while families of children with cancer travel an additional 440 miles per month to access specialist …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
CLOSURE OF FREE TO USE ATMS
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that LINK, the manager of the UK's free-to-use ATM network, proposes to cut the interchange rate fee the method by which ATMs are funded, by 20 per cent over the next four years; further notes that the first five per cent cut is to be implemented …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
20th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
US ADMINISTRATION IMMIGRATION POLICY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the US Administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy which has seen almost 2,000 children and babies separated from their parents and held in cages at the border with Mexico; notes the recordings of traumatised children crying out for their parents from inside the holding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
19th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th June 2018
CANNABIS LEGALISATION
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House believes that the War on Drugs and the prohibition of cannabis has been a calamitous failure; recognises the dreadful social costs of the illegal cannabis market, including extreme violence in our communities, the accumulation of wealth by criminals gangs, and the health risks posed by the absence …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
GENA TURGEL MBE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 25th June 2018
THE FUTURE OF AGE UK GATESHEAD
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House recognises that Age UK Newcastle has encountered difficulties and will no longer be able to function in its current form; notes that Age UK Gateshead stated that it would consider delivering some existing services of Age UK Newcastle; is hopeful that Newcastle Council and Age UK nationally …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
SEAFARERS AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes Seafarers Awareness Week 2018, 23 to 30 June 2018, and its theme of UK maritime employment opportunities; recognises the socioeconomic and strategic value of the UK's traditional role as a centre of maritime employment, training and skills; further welcomes the 18 per cent growth in the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
RECYCLING OF PAPER COFFEE AND TEA CUPS
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the recycling initiative for paper coffee and tea cups launched by the Paper Cup Alliance, Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment and the wider supply chain in January 2018; notes the industry's ambition to create a Great Britain-wide collection infrastructure and the scheme's recent expansion …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
14th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th June 2018
SOUTH HETTON PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THEIR PPP CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates the Year 6 students of South Hetton Primary School for using their Go Givers class project to create a PPP Campaign to raise the issue of period problems and poverty; commends the Year 6 students at that school for collecting donations of sanitary items to create …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
19th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th June 2018
DEMAND FOR COAL IN UK
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House notes that coal is a valuable mineral resource which is used for a variety of purposes including iron and steel manufacture, cement manufacture, coke manufacture, domestic heat generation, sugar production, food and beverage production, chemicals production, patent fuel manufacture, including smokeless briquettes, carbon fibre products manufacture and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
12th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
MEN'S HEALTH WEEK 11 TO 17 JUNE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Men's Health Week on 11 to 17 June; calls for men to take a minute and reflect on their health, take the time to get blood pressure taken, assess stress levels and be tested for prostate issues; encourages men to talk with friends and colleagues about …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
PARIS HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a Humanitarian Conference on Yemen, in Paris on 27 June 2018; notes that 22 million Yemenis are currently in need of urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes the joint non-governmental letter of 4 June 2018 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned that, despite the lifting of the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia scheduled for 24 June 2018, a number of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef and Eman al-Nafjan, have been detained, allegedly on the basis of undermining security and stability; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th June 2018
CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS ABROAD
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that in the 2018 holiday season many hon. Members' constituents may be visiting countries where the likelihood of a carbon monoxide incident is far more common than in the UK; and urges all holidaymakers to purchase a portable carbon monoxide detector before embarking on their holiday.
13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
DRUG TESTING AT SUMMER FESTIVALS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House acknowledges with great sadness the deaths of two young festival-goers after taking drugs at the Mutiny Festival in Portsmouth; notes that a further 15 people reportedly attended hospital with drug-related symptoms; regrets that such tragic and needless loss of life is an annual feature of the summer …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
MODERNISING DEFENCE PROGRAMME AND TRIDENT NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government has launched the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) to review UK defence priorities; expresses disappointment that the MDP will not consider the UK's commitment to the Trident nuclear weapons system, nor its affordability, safety or strategic relevance; highlights that the estimated costs of the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses its concern over the current personal independence payment assessment process; believes the current assessment and reassessment process places a huge burden onto those with serious and often life limiting illnesses; is concerned that problems have occurred with unqualified assessors, a lack of specialist knowledge on rare …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the world's first TUC being founded on 2 June 1868 at the headquarters of the Manchester Mechanics Institute; commends the dedication of trades unionists across the UK who have collectively contributed to the success and …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
ZIMBABWE'S APPLICATION TO RE-JOIN THE COMMONWEALTH
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes Zimbabwe's application to re-join the Commonwealth; hopes the processes of assessment of compliance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter will enable its application to be considered collectively by the Heads of Government of Commonwealth countries; and believes that with a fair wind Zimbabwe …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
5th June 2018
3 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
5th June 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
POST OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE IN MEMBERS' LOBBY
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House greatly values the service, over decades, of the Post Office counter staff in the Members' Lobby Post Office; views with concern the proposal to shut down the counter service in that Office; regrets that hon. Members have not had this properly drawn to their attention; acknowledges that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2018
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
FRACKING IN THE FORMER COALFIELD AREAS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
This this House welcomes the contribution of Professor Emeritus Peter Styles of Keele University, past-President of the Geological Society and formerly advisor on fracking seismology to Prime Minister David Cameron and the Department for the Environment and Climate Change on his new report presented to the Yorkshire Geological Society on …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
TEACHERS' PAY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the School Teachers' Pay Review Body is likely to make its 2018 recommendations to the Government in the near future; believes that if that body recommends an increase in pay for teachers that Her Majesty's Government must accept the recommendation in full and ensure that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2018
48 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
ILLEGAL DRUGS MARKET
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes the comments of the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary on the Today programme on 16 May 2018 concerning the levels of violence associated with illegal drugs markets; further notes the increasing proportion of murders linked to the illegal sale or use of drugs; recognises the enormous …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
16th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
PCS UNION REPORT - AN ALTERNATIVE VISION FOR PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the new report, An Alternative Vision for Prisons, from the Public and Commercial Services union which draws on its members' experience of working in prisons; further notes the report's recommendations for strengthening the purpose of prisons as places of reform and rehabilitation to help offenders turn …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
MCDONALD'S AND TAX TRANSPARENCY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House House welcomes the publication of the Unhappier Meal report by a coalition of European and US trades unions detailing tax avoidance strategies pursued by the global fast food corporation McDonald's, which saw global sales reach $90 billion in 2017 alone; notes that the company's 2015 reorganisation saw …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018
INTERIM REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the publication of the interim report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act; notes with concern that there are over 45,000 detentions under the Mental Health Act every year, that detentions rose 47 per cent in the decade to 2015-16 and that Black African …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
16th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th May 2018
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LACK OF CONCILIATION AT ACAS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) face unmanageable workloads and steps to downgrade other aspects of their work; considers it ironic that the very service responsible for mediating disputes about workplace relations …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
SUPPORT FOR DEMENTIA CHARITIES DURING DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises that dementia is now the leading cause of death in the UK and has higher health and social care costs than cancer and chronic heart disease combined; acknowledges the heartbreak and misery caused by this disease and notes that by 2025 one million people in the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Dementia Awareness Week which runs from 21 to 28 May 2018; thanks all of the charities which work to support dementia patients and their families and who raise awareness; recognises the hard work and endeavours that they make to bring about a change to the quality …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAKBA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes that 15 May 2018 marks 70 years since the Nakba catastrophe in which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes; further notes that Palestinian refugees' right of return as recognised by UN Resolution 194 has been blocked by successive Israeli governments; notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
CLEANING PRODUCTS SAFETY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes research by the Department of Clinical Science at Bergen University which shows that exposure to some cleaning products can be as damaging to lung function as smoking 20 cigarettes a day; further notes the occupational health risks faced by people who work as cleaners; expresses dissatisfaction …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
VISIT OF TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the visit of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UK, in light of general elections now being held in Turkey whilst a state of emergency continues to be in place; notes in connection to this that the UN High Commissioner for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and re-impose economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran; is disappointed that this decision was …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Friday 11th May 2018
BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
LAKES LINE TRAIN CANCELLATIONS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern that there were 160 trains cancelled on the Lakes line in April this year and that there are often insufficient bus replacement services provided; recognises that the Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Britain's biggest visitor destination outside London; expresses concern …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
CONSEQUENCES OF CANCELLATION OF CARDIFF TO SWANSEA RAIL ELECTRIFICATION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House notes with dismay and disapprobation the decision to scrap the rail electrification programme between Cardiff and Swansea; further notes that the National Audit Office consider the decision to have been financially driven; rejects claims that bimodal trains could deliver similar benefits to electrification; believes that the decision …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
POOR PERFORMANCE ON NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the Public Accounts Committee report into Rail Franchising in the UK which recognised that Passengers on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise have suffered an appalling level of delays and cancellations since the franchise started in 2014 and that the franchising model is broken; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
2nd May 2018
Ronnie Campbell 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
6th November 2017
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
26th April 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' detention and interrogation of the family members of UK-based Bahraini human rights activists who participated in peaceful protests against the King of Bahrain's attendance at the 2017 Royal Windsor Horse Show; is alarmed by the fact that British journalist Jason Parkinson was followed …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
28th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the election of five disabled hon. Members on 8 June 2017, an increase of three on the 2015-2017 Parliament; notes that disabled people are still under-represented in the House, and in politics more widely; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one, and that, …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th April 2018
PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE OF THE BRITISH CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the strength of the UK Civil Service lies in its political impartiality and its responsibility to provide objective advice to Ministers without fear or favour; recognises the contribution civil servants make to the good of the country; further recognises the important role that independent advice …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
28th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
CHILD ABUSE IN CHILD MIGRATION PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House welcomes the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Child Migration Programmes Report, published in March 2018; notes the report's finding that the policy of child migration practised by successive post-War governments, churches and charities resulted in many children suffering severe physical, sexual and emotional abuse; pays tribute …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 29th March 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
27th March 2018
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UK PASSPORTS CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House recognises that not awarding the passports contract to De La Rue puts high-skilled jobs in the North East at risk, damages the reputation of British business and reduces our standing in Europe and the world; calls on the Home Secretary to urgently review the procurement process that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th March 2018
WEST MIDLANDS POLICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Jack Dromey (Labour - Birmingham, Erdington)
That this House congratulates the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable and our excellent police officers, PCSOs and staff for maintaining high standards of policing in the West Midlands, despite having lost, since 2010, £145 million of the budget and 3,000 officer and staff posts in one of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Non-affiliated: 1
26th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th March 2018
PAT TESTING DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes that at present there is no statutory requirement for landlords to PAT test electrical appliances in their rental properties; believes the appalling Grenfell Tower tragedy, which cost the lives of 71 people and left hundreds more homeless, started as a result of a faulty electrical appliance; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st March 2018
GOVERNMENT GUIDLINES ON HOSPITAL CAR PARKING
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Department of Health and Social Care Guidance, entitled NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles; further notes that the guidance suggests specifically that details of charges, concessions and additional charges should be well publicised; highlights written parliamentary Question 131743 asking how many NHS hospitals …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st March 2018
HOSPITAL CAR PARKING CHARGES AND GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the Government guidance published in 2014 about hospital car parking charges; further notes the Government recommends in this guidance that hospitals make concessions or free parking available for disabled people, frequent outpatient attenders, visitors with relatives who are gravely ill, or carers of such people, visitors …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st March 2018
LUCOZADE RIBENA SUNTORY SUGAR REDUCTION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Lucozade Ribena Suntory for the successful implementation of its 2017 Health and Wellbeing Plan; welcomes its decision to reformulate its drinks and create zero or reduced calorie alternatives for every brand; supports its £30 million investment in Made to Move, inspiring one million people to move …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
14th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st March 2018
THE INTRODUCTION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS BY NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House pays tribute to North Lanarkshire Council and its Labour Party leadership for its decision to provide free school meals to children in need 365 days a year; recognises and welcomes that this decision will be the first of its kind across the four nations that make up …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 1
14th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st March 2018
BACK PAY FOR SLEEP-IN RESIDENTIAL WORKERS CRISIS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the back pay crisis facing sleep-in workers in the social care sector has yet to be resolved and mandates immediate attention with many service providers facing a huge liability which could strip them of resources for vital support services offered by charity providers or render them …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Independent - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th March 2018
PAY FOR CLEANERS AT THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern that cleaners employed at the Ministry of Justice in Whitehall by the contractor OCS Group receive the minimum wage of £7.50 per hour, and also suffer from inferior terms and conditions than those of their in-house counterparts regarding occupational leave and sick pay; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th March 2018
SYRIA RELIEF
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the work undertaken by Syria Relief in providing ground support in Syria, covering 48 schools in rebel held areas; praises the network of 1,700 Syria Relief workers who are inside Syria; further recognises that the lack of access to health facilities and supplies remains one of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th March 2018
FUNDING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND WOMEN'S REFUGES
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is shocked at figures that local government spending is facing a funding gap of £5.8 billion by 2020 and that almost £10 million of support has been cut from women’s refuges; is concerned at the detrimental impact this will have on vital local services; notes that almost …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th March 2018
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR WASPI WOMEN LIVING IN THE EU
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that British women who are affected by the WASPI changes to state pension age for women, and who choose to retire in other EU countries, may not be eligible for healthcare in that country; notes that these women are UK citizens who paid UK …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
RESIDENCY RIGHTS OF PALESTINIANS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House expresses concern that the Israeli Knesset has passed an amendment to the Entry Into Israel Law 1952 which gives the Interior Ministry unrestricted powers to revoke the residency of Palestinian Jerusalemites; condemns any and all violations of international humanitarian law, specifically the forcible transfer and deportation of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
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HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the unprecedented human rights crisis in Egypt, with the continuing crackdown on civil society, restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly and association, the use of torture, and reports of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and unfair trials; notes with alarm that the run-up to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House welcomes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ consultation on banning the use of electronic shock collars for training dogs and other domestic pets in England; recognises that legislation on this would ensure England has a similar ban to Scotland and Wales where the devolved Governments …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
12th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
ACTIONS OF RUSSIA IN THE UK AND RUSSIA TODAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the allegations of Russian involvement in assassination attempts on UK soil, the illegal occupation of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, the human rights record of the Russian Government and especially the treatment of journalists, and the use of Russia Today as a propaganda outlet …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018
GENDER-NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the adoption of a gender-neutral school uniform policy creates an environment in which everyone is accepted and students are not labelled by the clothing they wear; welcomes the growing trend toward gender-neutral uniform policies; further welcomes that over 150 schools in the UK have already …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
6th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
ELECTRONIC VOTING FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOTS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that electronic voting is now commonplace for elections in a wide variety of elections in civil society bodies, including the internal elections for the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London and in shareholder ballots of multinational companies; rejects the argument that additional trials are necessary in …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th March 2018
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HARTLEPOOL HOSPITAL
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House notes with concern the gradual erosion of healthcare provision in Hartlepool despite having been promised a new hospital more than eight years ago; condemns any and all further cuts to health provision in Hartlepool; congratulates staff at both the University Hospital of Hartlepool and the University Hospital …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 1
5th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is alarmed about Government proposals to change the eligibility criteria for free school meals from all families who claim universal credit, to introduce an earnings threshold to only those families claiming universal credit who earn under £7,400 through work; notes that because of the way that universal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2018
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SMILEAWI DENTAL CHARITY IN MALAWI
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House commends the great work of Vicky and Nigel Milne of the the Hollies Dental Practice in Dunoon who have since 2012 been providing voluntary dental services to the people of Malawi and who in 2016 founded Smileawi, a charity dedicated to bringing treatment and pain relief to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
JIM PURCELL
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is saddened by the death of Jarrow legend, Jim Purcell, known affectionately as Jarra Jim who recently passed away aged 96; recognises that Mr Purcell will be remembered as an outstanding person for his tireless contribution to the local community through his volunteering and fundraising; recalls that …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
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DIESEL CARS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the German Federal Administrative Court's decision that cities in Germany will be allowed to ban older diesel vehicles from some areas; recognises the polluting impact that diesel cars have on the environment; acknowledges diesel emissions contain nitrogen oxides which can cause respiratory disease and is an …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
1st March 2018
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NICURAGUAN INVESTMENT CONDITIONALITY ACT
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House is extremely concerned by US proposals to implement sanctions against Nicaragua through the so-called NICA Act; believes that, if passed, the Act will serve only to destabilise Nicaragua and further impoverish what is already the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere; further believes that the proposed …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
28th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the lack of long-term support offered to victims of modern slavery; recognises the risk of victims being re-trafficked if they do not have a secure pathway to adequate levels of support, including a period of leave to remain; regrets the missed opportunities to convict more perpetrators …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2018
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ARCH AND ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House commends the previous council administration in Northumberland for its profit for social purpose development company Arch and its formation of a charity called Active Northumberland to ensure that leisure and cultural provision in Northumberland was not damaged by significant cuts to the council's central government grant; notes …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
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SUPPORTED HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the important work of not for profit housing associations such as Midland Heart in providing essential supported housing for vulnerable people; further notes that the provision of vital services at short term supported housing schemes such as the Coventry Foyer is made possible through a funding …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
WORKING CONDITIONS OF LONDON UNDERGROUND CLEANERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is grateful to the 3,000 cleaners who keep the capital's underground network clear of obstructions and in a hygienic condition; is concerned that, despite working in dirty and hazardous conditions, frequently through the night time and other unsocial hours, these hard working and often vulnerable public servants …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2018
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ASMA JAHANGIR
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House mourns and pays its respects on the death of Asma Jahangir, the brave and remarkable Pakistani rights activist, staunch defender of the rule of law and fearless critic of military interference in politics; notes her reputation for speaking truth to power and defending the weak and marginalised, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st 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
8th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
BRITTLE BONES SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the Brittle Bone Society on 50 years of hard work supporting and cooperating with healthcare professionals across the UK; further congratulates Margaret Grant MBE from Dundee who was born with the genetic condition of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and founded the charity in Dundee in 1968; notes …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2018
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RIGHT2WORK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates Kendal-based organisation Right2Work for its success in getting 27 disadvantaged people and people with disabilities into paid work in 2017; welcomes the news that it made 147 employment referrals in 2017; commends its commitment to helping members of the community get into the world of work; …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
ASW STEELWORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the promise made to the ASW steelworkers to guarantee compensation for pensions that were lost at the time their firm went bust; recognises that in decades of work they paid for 100 per cent of their pensions; further notes that in 2007, those workers agreed to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
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UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT PAYING COUNCIL TAX
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that between 9.5 and 18 per cent of people each year are imprisoned unlawfully for having failed to pay Council Tax despite the fact that they had not committed a criminal offence; further notes that from 2010 to 2017, between 66 and 125 of the 692 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th February 2018
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JIMMY ARMFIELD OBE DL
Tabled by:
Gordon Marsden (Labour - Blackpool South)
That this House pays tribute, on the day of his funeral at St Peter's Church, Blackpool where he was organist, to Jimmy Armfield OBE DL, a football legend as player for Blackpool FC, a manager, England Captain and a hugely influential football commentator and journalist; commends Mr Armfield as an …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
6th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
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CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACKS IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is dismayed by continuing chemical weapons attacks in Syria, and the devastating effects on civilians; is very concerned that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, which investigated such attacks in Syria, was disbanded at the end of last year, following Russia's …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
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POLICE FUNDING IN THE WEST MIDLANDS AND COVENTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned by figures regarding police officer and staff figures across the West Midlands and Coventry; notes that since 2010 there has been a reduction in the total workforce of 2,000 and a reduction of £145 million in budget; further notes that in 2017-18 West Midlands Police …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
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KEEP ME POSTED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House congratulates Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, M&S Bank, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society, Scottish Building Society, OVO Energy, Post Office Home Phone, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Bristol …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th February 2018
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PLASTIC WASTE
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to $5.3 trillion, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the cost of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th February 2018
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INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS 2018
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers on 12 February 2018; understands that fewer than 20 countries worldwide still allow their armed forces to recruit young people aged 16; further understands that the UK is the only country in Europe and the only Permanent Member …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
5th February 2018
Ronnie Campbell 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
1st February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th February 2018
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
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SITUATION IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is cautiously optimistic about the prospects of dialogue between the Kurdistan Region in Iraq and the federal Government of Iraq on opening Kurdistan's airports, which have been blockaded since September 2017, and reaching a sustainable settlement based on full implementation of the Iraqi constitution; applauds the KRG …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
1st February 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th February 2018
ALDI AND THE REAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends Aldi for introducing new, higher rates of pay for its employees; notes that employees outwith London will now be paid the real living wage of £8.75 an hour, deeming Aldi the highest paying supermarket in the UK; further notes that Aldi offer paid breaks, pensions and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
6th February 2018
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CARBON CAPTURE UTILISATION AND STORAGE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but further believes that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy; believes with commercially deployable carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2018
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US SANCTIONS ON NICARAGUA
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House is extremely concerned by US proposals to implement sanctions against Nicaragua through the so-called NICA Act; notes that if passed, the Act will serve only to destabilise Nicaragua and further impoverish what is already the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere; further notes that the proposed …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
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TURKEY'S WAR ON AFRIN
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House strongly condemns Turkey's unprovoked, aggressive airstrikes on Afrin, a Kurdish canton in Northern Syria, resulting in deaths and injuries of civilians; notes that initiating a military attack on a country that has not attacked you constitutes a war crime; understands that neither Afrin canton, nor any other …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DURHAM UNIVERSITY'S LAW SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House congratulates Durham University's Law School on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the Law School over the last 50 years including reaching its best ever performances in the National Student Survey and QS World Rankings in 2017, the distinguished high achievements of its award-winning scholarship and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2018
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VISITOR VISAS FOR PEOPLE FROM INDIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the announcement of the doubling of UK exports to India, increasing trade and developing economic relations; acknowledges the importance of the UK and India's long-term historical, cultural and business ties, and celebrates the positive relationship between the two countries; notes that the Government's hosting of the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
30th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
TURKISH OFFENSIVE IN AFRIN
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the Turkish Army's ground offensive against Syrian Kurds in Afrin; deplores the brutal attacks which have killed civilians as well as fighters from both sides and displaced·an estimated 5,000 people; notes the invaluable support the Kurdish forces provided and continue to provide in the fight against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
COLLECTING DATA ON ELECTION CANDIDATE DIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Bernard Jenkin (Conservative - Harwich and North Essex)
That this House notes with concern that Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 is yet to be commenced; acknowledges that this legislation would require political parties to monitor the diversity of their election candidates; regrets that Section 106 does not cover local government elections, that there is no transparency …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
PROPOSED VISIT OF SAUDI CROWN PRINCE TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House regrets the Prime Minister's invitation to Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to visit the UK; notes that, as Minister of Defense, Mohammed bin Salman was widely associated with curtailing human rights, and that it was his decision to lead Saudi Arabia into war in …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2018
AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 25th January 2018
CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
James Frith (Labour - Bury North)
That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day payment regulations for …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably her work on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2018
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HOSPITAL CAR PARKING AND CANCER PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes research by Macmillan Cancer Support which shows that four in five people diagnosed with cancer are £570 a month worse off as a result of their diagnosis; further note that this financial burden is due to loss of income and increased costs; acknowledges that 47 per …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd January 2018
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EDINBURGH AIRPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY AWARD
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House warmly welcomes Edinburgh Airport being awarded the Autism Friendly Award for its accessible and supportive environment for passengers with autism; recognises the extra training for staff to help those with additional needs; acknowledges that airports can be extremely daunting places for people with autism; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
COURT CLOSURES ACROSS THE UK
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to close nine further courts across the UK, displacing over 130 members of staff; notes that these proposals come at a time when staff morale has been damaged by previous closures, job cuts, pay restraint and privatisation threats; believes that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018
INSURANCE COVER FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern evidence revealed by The Guardian newspaper of people with mental health problems being denied access to insurance, including life insurance; further notes that while some people who have suffered from mental health conditions are charged high premiums for insurance, others are refused cover altogether; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
CHANNEL 4 RELOCATION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the news that Channel 4 may relocate outside of London; acknowledges that this could provide a £88 million a year boost in spending on shows made outside of London and could create economic benefits of £580 million and 7,490 jobs across the country for the city …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th January 2018
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MUMIA ABU-JAMAL AND INSTITUTIONAL RACISM IN THE US
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes that journalist and black political rights activist Mumia Abu-Jamal has been wrongly imprisoned and should be released from his decades-long incarceration in Pennsylvania; further believes that there is widespread evidence of police, prosecutorial and judicial misconduct and that Abu-Jamal's incarceration has led to severe life-threatening illness; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
16th January 2018
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COLLAPSE OF CARILLION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House believes that the liquidation of Carillion marks the end of the discredited neo liberal economic doctrine initiated by President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher in the 1980s, and slavishly adhered to by successive governments which have privatised public services; notes that this collapse demonstrates that outsourcing essential …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
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NHS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House notes that an increasing number of NHS trusts in England are attempting to establish wholly owned subsidiary companies to deliver services such as facilities and estates, ostensibly as a means of exploiting a tax loophole; believes that the major savings will in fact come from employing new …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
DUMPING OF ISRAELI WASTE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses deep concern over the allegations raised by the human rights organisation B'Tselem that Palestinian land in the West Bank is being used for the treatment of Israeli waste, including hazardous waste; notes that Israel is using the occupation of the Palestinian Territories to deny the Palestinian …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
RATES OF PAY AT MCDONALD'S
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House warmly congratulates the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on successfully pressuring the management of the fast food giant McDonald's to award staff in company-owned stores the largest pay increase in 10 years; notes that this pay award followed last year's historic industrial action, the first since …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT WARBURTONS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the agreement on pay, terms and conditions between Warbutons and employee members of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union; notes that the deal involves a substantial increase in the basic hourly rate for most workers, more stable shift patterns to allow workers greater ability to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
DEATH OF CYRILLE REGIS
Tabled by:
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour - West Bromwich East)
That this House notes the passing of footballer Cyrille Regis MBE at the age of 59; recognises his achievements as one of the most talented, dynamic and prolific footballers of the 1970s and 1980s and his huge popularity at the clubs he played at, in particular West Bromwich Albion and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
CARILLION LIQUIDATION
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House holds grave concerns for the thousands of Carillion pension scheme members who face a cut to their pensions of at least 10 per cent because of the company's administration; is concerned that the former Carillion Chief Executive is to be rewarded for failure by continuing to receive …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
DEATH SENTENCE VERDICT IN CASE OF HAMED BIN HAYDARA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the death sentence verdict in Sana'a on 2 January 2018 in the case of Hamed bin Haydara, a Yemeni Baha'i; observes reports that Mr bin Haydara was convicted on grounds of communication with the international governing body of the Baha'i faith, located in Haifa, Israel and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
AVAILABILITY OF NALOXONE IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House was shocked by the results of a survey by Release of local authorities in England which revealed availability of Naloxone to be wholly inadequate; is aware that the World Health Organisation recognises that this medication is essential to saving lives which could be otherwise lost to opiate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
PERSECUTION OF KURDISH MPS
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses grave concern over the sentencing of elected Kurdish MP Idris Baluken on 4 January 2018 to 16 years and eight months in jail; notes that Mr Baluken has been an elected parliamentarian in Turkey since 2011, and has played an active role as a mediator in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th January 2018
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FUTURE OF HARTLEPOOL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House acknowledges the important role Hartlepool United Football Club has played in the community of Hartlepool; congratulates the supporters of Hartlepool United Football Club for their efforts to respond to the financial crisis of the Club; further congratulates the Club which is now in its 110th year on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2018 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 10
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 2018
16th ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF GUANTÁNAMO BAY CAMP
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes that 11 January 2018 marks the 16th anniversary of the opening of the Guantánamo Bay Prison Camp; further notes that 41 men remain imprisoned at the camp, including five men who were approved for release by the previous US Administration; notes that over half of the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th January 2018
OSMAN KAVALA
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House expresses concern regarding the detention of Osman Kavala, a world-known Turkish philanthropist and a civil society activist who studied at the University of Manchester; recognises the work Osman Kavala has done to promote an open and democratic Turkey; notes that thousands of political prisoners have been arrested …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 2018
CARRIE GRACIE AND PAY EQUALITY AT THE BBC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that the resignation of Carrie Gracie, the former China Editor of the BBC, highlights the anger and frustration of many women journalists at the BBC that a swifter resolution has not been reached to the scourge of unequal pay at our public service broadcaster; notes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 2018
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th January 2018
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th 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
19th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
MEXICO'S SECURITY REFORM LAW - LEY DE SEGURIDAD
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House expresses deep concerns about the so-called Security Reform Law - Ley de Seguridad, approved by the Mexican Senate on Friday 15 December 2017; notes the concerns of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Justice Mexico Now, Amnesty and other human rights organisations that this law is …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
YEMEN'S 1000 DAY WAR
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises that today marks the 1,000 day anniversary of the beginning of the civil war in Yemen; notes that the war has caused the worst humanitarian crisis of this generation with 80 per cent of Yemen's population requiring urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes that the Saudi Arabian …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
COURT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST 94 UKRAINIAN TRADE UNIONISTS AT INGULSKA MINE
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House notes with alarm that 94 miners at the state-owned uranium mine lngulska, in the Kirovohrad region of Ukraine, are facing court proceedings; is concerned that this response to a reasonable protest over months of underpaid wages is aimed at intimidating members of the Independent Trade Union of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
KAMES COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises that Sunday 19th November 2017 was the 60th anniversary of the Kames Colliery Disaster that cost the lives of 17 local men, Thomas Burnside aged 58, Thomas Casey aged 18, Alexander Crawford aged 37, John Dalziel aged 34, Timothy Dillon aged 44, Andrew Findlay aged 20, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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
14th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
DISABLED WORKERS AND PRODUCTIVITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House warmly welcomes the Government's commitment, set out in the new employment strategy for disabled people, Improving Lives: the Future of Work, Health and Disability, to see one million more disabled people in work over the next 10 years; shares the Government's belief that the world of work …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2017
BOWEL CANCER SCREENING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
5th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2017
BLUE BELT CHARTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with dismay that Donald Trump, President of the USA, has declared that the US has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Israel will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; further notes that no other country currently has an …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House remains deeply concerned that Government funding to local authorities in England reduced by 37 per cent in real terms between 2010-11 and 2015 according to the National Audit Office; notes Local Government Association (LGA) analysis that by 2020 local government in England will have lost 75 pence …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
DETENTION OF JAGTAR SINGH JOHAL IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the concerns of Sikh communities across the UK regarding the circumstances of the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal on 4 November 2017 in India; believes that there should be no place for the use of torture or mistreatment anywhere in the world; is concerned about reports …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
CHINESE LABOUR CORPS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the First World War, pays tribute to the 96,000 men of the Chinese Labour Corps, of whom the first arrived in France in April 1917; notes their extraordinary sacrifices in support of front line allied troops, and that over 2000 died; further notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th December 2017
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
LEASEHOLD RESTRICTIONS ON FREEHOLDS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned that new build houses are sold as freehold but have leasehold terms, also known as, fleecehold attached in the form of charges, including restrictive covenants on the need to apply for permission and pay a charge for any alterations and extensions, changes that fall …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
1st December 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL, BLAYDON
Tabled by:
Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett)
That this House congratulates St Thomas More School, Blaydon on celebrating 50 years of high quality education to young people; commends the dedication of staff members, governors, parents and pupils who have contributed to its success over half a century; further commends everyone who has contributed to the year-long anniversary …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
23rd November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2017
ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
UPSKIRTING LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Laura Pidcock (Labour - North West Durham)
That this House notes that there is no specific offence of taking upskirt photos; further notes that existing criminal offences are often not sufficient to bring prosecutions for upskirting; welcomes the fact that the public petition brought by campaigner Gina Martin on the issue has attracted more than 70,000 signatures; …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th November 2017
HM PRISON NORTHUMBERLAND
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the recently published HM Inspectorate of Prisons report regarding HM Prison (HMP) Northumberland; notes that HMP Northumberland currently houses over 1,300 male inmates and is run by the private firm Sodexo; is deeply concerned by the report's findings regarding violence and drug use which …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 27th November 2017
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the findings published by Leonard Cheshire Disability, as part of its Untapped Talent campaign on disability employment, that 60 per cent of young disabled people said they did not receive the right support in order to move towards employment; encourages the Government to do more to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
THE UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES 23
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 2017 looks set to be one of the hottest years on record and that 15 of the 16 warmest years have occurred in the 21st century; welcomes the clear message from the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties 23 (COP23) climate negotiations that there …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
HSBC MIDLAND BANK PENSION CLAWBACK SCHEME
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that employees of HSBC Midland Bank's Defined Benefit Occupational Pension Scheme believe that they were not adequately made aware of the clawback feature; further notes that this feature reduces the bank's pension contribution when basic state pension becomes payable; is concerned that this means that many …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
SUPERFAST BROADBAND IN RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that having superfast broadband is an important service in the UK, especially as more and more people choose to work remotely; is concerned about current superfast broadband coverage throughout the country, especially in rural areas which would benefit the most from superfast broadband connectivity; and supports …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th November 2017
OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SAFETY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the safety of offshore helicopter transport; observes that since February 2009, 33 offshore workers and crew have died and 65 have been rescued from the North Sea following six accidents involving Super Puma 225 and AS332 L2 helicopters; remembers the 13 passengers and crew …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
MEETING OF THE QUINT ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the efforts being made at the Quint negotiations this week bringing together the foreign ministers of the UK, US, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to find a political solution to the conflict in Yemen; notes the escalation of the conflict by all sides within the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
SELF CARE WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes the national awareness campaign Self Care Week, which runs from 13 to 19 November 2017, and which encourages people to embrace self care for life; notes the importance of self care for self-treatable conditions to empower people better to look after their own physical health and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
THATTO HEATH CRUSADERS ARLFC
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House recognises the success of Thatto Heath Crusaders ARLFC on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service; notes that the St Helens based Community Amateur Sports Club has this season excelled in Rugby League becoming double open age champions in the highest competitions their teams can play …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
IMPORTANCE OF A FREE PRESS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House believes a free and independent press is vital to healthy political and public life; notes the contribution of Scottish newspapers to political and public life; welcomes the focus of papers, such as the Scotsman, on news from a Scottish perspective; and condemns the acquisition of publishers and …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
CEASEFIRE IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the recent escalation of tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia; notes with deep concern the missile fired from Houthi-controlled areas at Riyadh Airport on 4 November 2017 and the subsequent closing of Yemen's borders by the Saudi Arabian Coalition on 6 November 2017; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017
LEGAL AID FOR INQUESTS
Tabled by:
Ellie Reeves (Labour - Lewisham West and East Dulwich)
That this House welcomes the publication of the final report of the Bach Commission on Access to Justice; notes Lord Bach's recommendation that, where the state is funding one or more of the other parties at an inquest, it should also provide legal aid for representation of the family of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY, STANDARDS AND SKILLS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes there can be no compromise to safety in the maintenance and renewal of the railways; recognises concerns raised by the Rail Industry Association and RMT union over the current threat to Network Rail's supply chain and skills base caused by the deferral of £3.7 billion of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st November 2017
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BALFOUR DECLARATION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House acknowledges the centenary anniversary of the Balfour Declaration on 2 November 2017; notes that the Declaration pledged Britain's support for a national home in Palestine for the Jewish people on the understanding that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
CERTIFICATION OFFICER'S LEVY ON TRADE UNIONS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is gravely concerned that the Government's proposals for a Certification Officer's levy on trade unions would result in unions having fewer resources to represent their members, a reduced capacity to negotiate better jobs and working conditions for working people, and a diminished ability to take enforcement action …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House acknowledges that hearing loss is the largest potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia, as confirmed in the recent report of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care, which found that mid-life hearing loss is responsible for nine per cent of the risk of dementia; recognises …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
31st October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
BLUE BADGE SCHEME AND NON-PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that Blue Badge applications are regularly refused for people with mental health conditions, including those who suffer from severe agoraphobia and panic attacks, even in cases where this causes severe difficulty in walking; further notes that non-physical disabilities can be profoundly debilitating and traumatic, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
WOMEN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 11,427 of the 331,765 documented casualties of the Syrian conflict are women, recognises that, according to the World Health Organisation, 57 per cent of Syria's public hospitals have been damaged while 37 per cent are no longer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 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
30th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
VALUE FOR MONEY AND SWANSEA BAY TIDAL LAGOON
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House calls on the Government to announce in the forthcoming Budget to proceed with Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon as a pathfinder project, as recommended in the Hendry Review, as it represents value for money; refers the Government to the fact that the proposed financing structure was developed in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
AIRPORT CAR PARK CHARGES
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the increasing trend among airports across the UK to charge at drop off and pick up points close to the terminal even for very short times; further notes a recent report into the range of charges which found that Stansted Airport has raised charges to £3.50 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
LIFTING THE BAN ON UK FLIGHTS TO SHARM EL SHEIKH
Tabled by:
Jonathan Lord (Conservative - Woking)
That this House welcomes the successful implementation of the UK-Egyptian joint action plan and substantial investment in upgrading security at Sharm El Sheikh airport using UK expertise in transport and security services; understands that Sharm El Sheikh airport is now considered by Department for Transport officials as one of the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
BREAST CANCER IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House is deeply concerned about the crisis facing Palestinian women with breast cancer, particularly those living in Gaza; notes that restrictions on freedom of movement imposed by Israel prevent many from reaching essential treatment, such as radiotherapy, elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory; expresses deep concern over reports …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st November 2017
EXECUTIVE PAY AND INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that executive pay rises continue to run at levels far above inflation, while ordinary workers have seen their wages stagnate; further notes that the 2017 Conservative manifesto stated that the next Conservative government would bring in legislation to ensure executive pay was subject to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th October 2017
EAST DURHAM TRUST - PEOPLE'S TAKEAWAY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commends the work of the East Durham Trust and its radical new initiative, the People's Takeaway, that is helping to tackle food poverty in the Easington constituency; notes that People's Takeaway is a volunteer-led project that will provide a hot meals for families in need; welcomes the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
VAT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House notes that VAT of 20 per cent is charged on community public access defibrillators and the secure cabinet in which they are housed; further notes that more than 30,000 people a year have a cardiac arrest in a non-hospital location; observes that from cardiac arrest there is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
PAY RISE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that public sector employees, whose jobs are essential to the wellbeing of citizens and the economy of the UK and who are often on low wages, have had a real terms pay cut since 2010 and are now up to £3,000 per year worse …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CATALAN DELEGATION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House is concerned by a threat to the Catalan delegation to the UK in London following a threatened power grab by Prime Minister Rajoy over Catalonia; and believes that the Catalan democracy should be maintained and that the Representation in London should be retained also.
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ALCOHOL STRATEGY AND MINIMUM UNIT PRICING
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises minimum unit pricing as a highly effective tool to reduce the number of deaths related to alcohol, crime and workplace absence; notes that Wales has now followed Scotland in approving this approach; further notes that alcohol misuse is costing between £21 billion and £52 billion in …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
RESEARCH INTO EXOGENOUS CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes ongoing research into the impact of environmental pollutants, such as endocrine, or hormone, distrupting chemicals on humans; further notes that greater understanding of how these pollutants interact with other substances in the environment and within our bodies is needed to help us identify and take steps …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises Challenge Poverty Week 2017; congratulates the hundreds of organisations taking part in anti poverty work across Scotland; notes that real poverty exists in Scotland today but can be solved by boosting incomes and lowering costs; furthermore acknowledges that as part of this the freeze on benefits …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
17th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
TRAFFICKING OF GIRLS IN LAOS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the trafficking of young girls in Laos, which is regarded as a centre for the trafficking of young girls; and requests that the Government make representations to the Laos Government to encourage it to take immediate and effective action to prevent the trafficking of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
17th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
PRIMARY PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the rising age-standardised incidence rate of breast cancer in women, which has risen by 24 per cent in the UK between 1993 and 1995 and 2012 and 2014 and continues to rise annually; further notes the fact that around one in four cases of breast cancer …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
PLUMBERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House holds grave concerns for the hundreds of plumbers in pension schemes who face employer debt under section 75 of the Pensions Act 1995 as subsequently amended; notes that because many of the plumbing businesses are unincorporated, their personal wealth and lifetime savings are at risk; reminds the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
DENNIS SKINNER: NATURE OF THE BEAST
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House commends the 2017 documentary film Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast written and directed by Liverpudlian Daniel Draper, and produced by Christie Allanson and Daniel Draper; notes the film's honest depiction of Dennis Skinner's lifelong contribution to socialism, trade unionism and Labour Party politics, his decency, his …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
2 SISTERS FOOD GROUP
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recalls concerns previously raised by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union about the 2 Sisters Food Group's business model, including attacks on jobs, pay and conditions of workers on sites acquired in takeover and merger deals; notes with concern the undercover evidence of The Guardian/ITV from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS UNION AND ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House commends the campaign waged by employees at Royal Mail for better pay and conditions; notes the fact that Royal Mail should not have been privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013; further commends the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood for calling a Westminster Hall debate …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
11th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
REVIEW OF THE ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is concerned that research from Citizens Advice indicates that over half of claimants of universal credit are in debt, putting huge anxiety and stress onto families; notes that on average universal credit claimants have less than £4 per month to repay creditors and that the system of …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 8
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
UN NUCLEAR WEAPONS BAN TREATY (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that on 7 July 2017 the UN concluded a legally-binding Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons with the object of leading to the total elimination of nuclear weapons; welcomes the fact that the treaty was adopted by 122 states with just one vote against and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
11th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
RE-LEGALISING MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that it is the duty of the good citizen to challenge laws that oppress the sick and the powerless and deny them their medicine of choice; congratulates the United Patients Alliance for the act of mass civil disobedience in challenging the discredited, cruel and unenforceable law …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
HOMELESSNESS AND END OF LIFE CARE
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the end-of-life care for homeless people: A qualitative analysis exploring the challenges to access and provision of palliative care by Dr Caroline Shulman et al, published on 3 July 2017; recognises the report's findings that many homeless people are dying in unsupported, unacceptable situations; notes the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2017
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict human responses to …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
CUTS TO LEGAL AID SINCE 2013
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by growing evidence, including reports by Amnesty International and the Law Society, that cuts to legal aid since April 2013, under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), have left thousands of the most disadvantaged in society, including children and …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House deplores the recent rise in the interest rate for many student loan holders to 6.1 per cent when the current Bank of England base rate is 0.25 per cent; is concerned by the potential financial impact this will have on account holders and their families; and calls …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
DISABLED PARKING BADGE ENTITLEMENT UNDER PIP
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern reports of disabled people losing blue badges for accessible parking as they transfer from disability living allowance to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP); understands that for many, this has occurred because mobility support has been reduced; calls on the Government to take into account …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
DUTCH STATE RAILWAYS AND DRIVER-ONLY OPERATION ON UK RAILWAYS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Greater Anglia and Merseyrail are in dispute with the RMT union over those companies' plans to introduce driver-only operated trains; further notes that Greater Anglia and Merseyrail are both part-owned by Abellio that, when introducing new trains on its franchise in Scotland, was able to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
ROHINGYA MUSLIMS
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing widespread horrific violence against the minority Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, which has resulted in more than 500,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh since August 2017, making it the world's fastest-developing refugee emergency; notes that survivors in Bangladesh have recounted horrific stories of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
CHILD SUGAR REDUCTION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that out of the estimated 31,500 children and young people with diabetes under the age of 19, about 1.9 per cent have type 2 diabetes which is linked to lifestyle choice; and calls on the Government to publish its Childhood Obesity Strategy to help make it …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
NICE DIABETES CHECK RECOMMENDATION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates NICE on recommending that all UK citizens over the age of 40 should receive a diabetes check; notes that more than 500,000 people are thought to be living with undiagnosed diabetes; further notes type 2 diabetes is reversible with the right support; and calls on those …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
POLICE OFFICER AND STAFFING NUMBERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the recently released Home Office figures regarding police officer and staff figures across England and Wales; notes that since 2010 there has been a reduction in the total workforce of 45,830 from 240,243 in 2010 to 194,418 in March 2017; further notes that since …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRISTS IN CUMBRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the 25th World Mental Health Day, the increase in awareness it causes and the great work that has been done in the field of mental health; condemns the recent decision of Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the county's clinical commissioning groups to not call in …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
YEMEN WAR CRIMES INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the UN Human Rights Council's decision to send an eminent group of war crimes investigators to Yemen; notes that more than 10,000 deaths have occurred in Yemen since the conflict began; further notes the allegations that have been made against all parties in the conflict, including …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that 18 September 2017 marked the 58th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster, in which 47 miners went to work never to return home to their families, leaving 76 children without a father and a community devastated; recognises the fact that the youngest man to die …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
14th September 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
DRUG DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is alarmed at the 3,744 drug-related deaths registered in England and Wales and the 867 registered in Scotland in 2016; notes with dismay that these rates are far higher than those across Europe; further notes that the majority of these deaths involved an opiate, mostly heroin or …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st June 2017
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2017
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable a …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
CONFLICT WITH NORTH KOREA
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about the nuclear and missile testing by North Korea and the potential risk that provocative actions, threats and exercises in or near North East Asia and the Pacific which could lead to the use of nuclear weapons by intention or miscalculation; recognises that there are …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
JAILING OF REZA SHAHABI
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with great concern the repeated jailing of Reza Shahabi, a member of the Executive Committee of the Trade Union of the Tehran and Suburbs Vahed Bus Company; further notes that on 8 August 2017 Mr Shahabi began a hunger strike in protest against the arbitrary resumption …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th September 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th September 2017
A19 ROAD SAFETY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to undertake an urgent review into road safety on the A19; expresses concern at the regularity and number of accidents on the A19 which frequently result in road closures and diversions through villages and residential areas; believes that the Department for Transport should …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
FIT AND FED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Fit and Fed campaign to help alleviate holiday isolation, inactivity and hunger among children and young people living in the UK's most deprived communities; commends the coordination role StreetGames is playing in the campaign; recognises the important role schools, community organisations and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
STATE PENSION PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House believes that it has a duty to ensure that OAPs are able to live with dignity in their retirement; notes that the triple-lock state pension mechanism increases the basic state pension by growth in earnings, the CPI rate or by a minimum of 2.5 per cent; recognises …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th July 2017
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
18th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
GENESEE AND WYOMING AND FREIGHTLINER
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House supports members of the RMT union employed by Freightliner Group at the Coatbridge depot who took industrial action, for the first time, on 3 July 2017 in response to the employer's alleged failure to address serial bullying and harassment by a senior member of staff; notes that …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
GREATER ANGLIA TICKET OFFICES
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House is concerned at warnings from the rail unions that Greater Anglia trains wishes to close all but seven of its 64 ticket offices by the end of its franchise; is further concerned that ticket office closures will result in a worse, less accessible service, higher ticket prices, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
LEASEHOLD AND COMMONHOLD LEGISLATIVE REFORM AND SECTOR REGULATION
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House welcomes the declarations of the Housing Minister made on 1 February 2017 and the proposals and intentions of the Housing White Paper to stamp out unfair, unjust and unacceptable abuse of the leasehold system; believes that commonhold is fairer and better; understands the need for greater transparency …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE GAZA STRIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; notes that the blockade of Gaza by the Israeli and Egyptian authorities has been in place for 10 years, violates international law and continues to impoverish civilians in Gaza; recognises that Gaza remains under Israeli …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HINKLEY POINT COSTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House notes that Électricité de France, which previously deceived the gullible Coalition Government to agree to pay the highest price ever for electricity at Hinkley Point and guaranteed that price for 35 years, now plans to increase the construction costs by 10 per cent after increasing the price …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ANDY TSEGE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Mr Andy Tsege, a British national who is currently illegally and arbitrarily imprisoned in Ethiopia; expresses its worry for the health and safety of Mr Tsege, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement, has been tortured and ill-treated …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British dual national, who is currently arbitrarily detained in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement and has been kept from seeing her …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HUNGER STRIKE BY POLITICAL PRISONERS IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the amnesty framework laid out in the Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP of August 2016; notes that all political prisoners should have been freed in January 2017; regrets that only 1,081 of 3,400 FARC prisoners have so far been released from …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
DEATH PENALTY IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is extremely alarmed by recent executions in Saudi Arabia and reports that further executions, possibly followed by crucifixion, may take place soon; notes with considerable concern assertions made by human rights organisations that many on death row have been tortured or otherwise coerced into signing confessions and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ASYLUM SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that Royal Mail provides vital public services in the delivery of letters and parcels and the provision of PO Box services; further notes that when it was privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013 concerns were raised about the continued provision of local delivery offices, but …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that as a result of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 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
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
MOD GUARDS TENDERING PROCESS
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House expresses concerns about the tendering of Ministry of Defence (MoD) guarding services; rejects any change in contracting of MoD guards which removes the emphasis from safety and security; urges the Government not to indulge in a cost-cutting exercise; is appalled by reports that, if taken over by …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
REDUNDANCIES AT NESTLÉ
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the 300 redundancies announced at Nestlé factories in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan; further notes the announcement that production of the Blue Riband will be transferred to Poland; acknowledges that Nestlé's operation is profitable achieving £21 billion in sales in the first three months of 2017, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
TOXIC AIR
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House shares the longstanding concerns of cabin crew about the quality of cabin air on commercial airliners; is appalled at reports that cabin crew members have serious long-term illnesses, such as aerotoxic syndrome, which is believed to be linked to cabin air quality; acknowledges the unknown impact of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
YEMEN'S HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the humanitarian catastrophe that is occurring in Yemen two years after the outbreak of civil war; notes that since the conflicts beginning over 10,000 civilians have died and 14 million do not have access to any healthcare; further notes that Yemen is faced with the worst …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE OCEANS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that more than 8 million tons of plastic waste are dumped in the oceans every year; further notes that this pollution causes huge damage to ocean ecosystems, including fish, marine mammals and seabirds; notes that plastics in the ocean produce chemicals which are dangerous …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
TRANSPARENCY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEBTS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern about the alleged secret loans given by London-based banks in 2013 to Mozambican companies, with Mozambique Government guarantees, and without approval of the Mozambique parliament; notes that over 90 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa Government international bonds are owed under UK law; calls for measures …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
REPORT INTO FOREIGN FUNDING AND SUPPORT OF EXTREMIST GROUPS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that the previous Prime Minister commissioned a report by the Home Office into the foreign funding of extremism and radicalisation in the UK, and that the report was given to the Prime Minister last year; further notes with concern that the report's findings have still not …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 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
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 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
12th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
FIXED ODD BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the re-establishment of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the introduction of the Gambling Act 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
13th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM 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
12th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2017
X PASSPORTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed in previous parliamentary sessions to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued by …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2017
LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANADA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Canada as a nation and sends its best wishes to a forward thinking country that has strong fraternal relationships with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; requests that the Government convey to the Canadian Government every good wish for …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th July 2017
NHS FUNDING IN COVENTRY AND THE REST OF ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that the NHS in England is experiencing continued pressure on demand and performance with accident and emergency attendances rising by 9.3 per cent over the last six years and the number of people waiting for elective treatment has risen by 25 per cent in the last …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
FUEL POVERTY IN COVENTRY AND NATIONWIDE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are approximately 19,000 households in Coventry living in fuel poverty; further recognises that 2.35 million households across England are living in fuel poverty; notes that in the UK, average annual domestic gas prices rose by around 125 per cent in real terms between 2004 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
28th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House is aware that people with long-term conditions in England, such as heart disease, cystic fibrosis or multiple sclerosis still have to pay prescription charges unlike their counterparts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; notes that the medical exemption list of conditions that qualify people for free prescriptions …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
SPANISH CIVIL WAR INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House recalls the most valiant effort made eighty years ago by the volunteers of the International Brigades at the Battle of Brunete, during the Spanish Civil War, in July 1937; records its gratitude to all those who fought, including over 330 members of the British Battalion, and to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd July 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd July 2017
REDUCED ACCESS FOR DISABLED PASSENGERS ON NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that 331 of Northern Rail's 527 stations are unstaffed; is concerned that the Government and Northern Rail's proposals to remove the guarantee of a guard on every Northern Rail train will mean many people with disabilities will not be able to turn up and go and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
29th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017
CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern that a quarter of five-year olds in England have tooth decay; further notes that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year olds, despite being largely preventable, with tens of thousands of children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extractions …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017
WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st June 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women per year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that three out of four …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th April 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern that a quarter of five-year olds in England have tooth decay; further notes that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year olds, despite being largely preventable, with tens of thousands of children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extractions …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th April 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
NESTLÉ JOB LOSSES
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the announcement of 300 redundancies at the Nestlé manufacturing factories in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan and that production of the Blue Riband bar will be transferred to Poland; acknowledges in the first three months of 2017 Nestlé achieved £21 billion in sales, a 0.4 per …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th April 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
ATTACKS ON COPTIC CHRISTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern and sorrow regarding the attack on the Coptic Christian churches in Egypt during which 44 people were killed and 126 were wounded; calls on the Government to stand in solidarity with the Egyptian Government and people, and in particular with the Christian churches in that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
SAVING THE RED SQUIRREL
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the ongoing efforts of The Wildlife Trusts, other charities and volunteers to recruit up to 5,000 volunteers across the UK to help preserve and assist in the survival of the native red squirrel population, which has considerably reduced in number in recent years; congratulates all those …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th April 2017
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LGBT PEOPLE IN CHECHNYA
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House notes with grave concern the Human Rights Watch report of a brutal campaign against LGBT people in the semi-autonomous Russian region of Chechnya, with more than 100 men reportedly detained over several weeks in connection with their non-traditional sexual orientation, or suspicion of such as part of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2017
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DUNDEE TO HOST INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the fact that the 7th World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships for All Ages will be held at Dundee Ice Arena from 12 to 17 June 2018, bringing more than 4,000 top athletes, supporters, coaches and officials from across the world; congratulates Dundee-based Kanzen …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2017
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IN HOUSEHOLDS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes with concern that around 30 people a year still die as a result of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and many more may unknowingly be poisoned; further notes that there has never been a fatality related to CO poisoning where an audible CO alarm, tested to the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th March 2017
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CAPPING OF THE COST OF DRUGS IN THEIR FIRST THREE YEARS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the proposals from NHS England and NICE to introduce a cap of £20 million on drugs in their first three years with the possibility of restricting access to the drug if this cap is breached; notes that the cap is arbitrary and does …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th March 2017
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EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017 [S.I., 2017, No 328), dated 8 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 March, be annulled.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
29th March 2017
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NUCLEAR POWER COSTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled at the runaway multi-billion pound waste of nuclear costs for a power source that promised to deliver electricity that would be too cheap to meter; notes that Hinkley Point's estimated cost of £6 billion in 2008 leapt to £24 billion and is now estimated to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th March 2017
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GLUTEN-FREE PRESCRIPTIONS
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease, for whom the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life, must have access to gluten-free prescriptions to maintain their health; notes that without access to prescriptions the most vulnerable people, those on low incomes, the elderly and those with …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2017
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SEX - SELECTIVE AND ON-DEMAND ABORTION
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House is shocked by comments made by Wendy Savage, member of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Medical Ethics Committee, that sex-selective abortion should be legal and that abortion should be available on-demand, right up-to-birth; notes with serious concern that Wendy Savage has also dismissed the personal testimony of …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
28th March 2017
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DAVID STOREY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep regret the death of David Storey, novelist, playwright and former professional rugby league player; further notes that This Sporting Life remains arguably the finest novel ever written about sport and that Mr Storey's other novels and plays had a profound and lasting impact; and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th March 2017
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NATIONAL CEREBRAL PALSY REGISTER
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes the estimated prevalence of cerebral palsy, which is thought to affect approximately 30,000 children in the UK; recognises the importance of early identification of, and intervention for, children with cerebral palsy to ensure that these children and their families receive appropriate support to achieve their full …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
28th March 2017
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BOVINE TB IN FOXHOUNDS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
This House is gravely concerned at the news that 25 of the Kimblewick Hunt's hounds have been put down because they were infected with bovine TB and 120 others are undergoing tests; notes the very serious risk of infection for farm animals, as the Kimblewick Hunt stretches across large areas …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
LOCAL NEWS MATTERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the importance of quality local and regional news and whether provided online, by photographers, newspapers or local broadcasters; believes that access to local and regional news is essential to the quality of life, informed citizenship, and promotion of a flourishing of democracy in all our communities; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2017
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INCREASES TO BUSINESS RATES FOR SOLAR POWER
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern the Chancellor of the Exchequer's decision in the Spring Budget 2017 to hugely increase business rates for rooftop solar by up to 800 per cent; further notes that solar power is a clean and sustainable technology which is quick to install, produces no carbon …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th March 2017
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PROTECTION OF ANCIENT WOODS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that the Government has announced its intention to improve and protect ancient woods and veteran trees by adding them to a list of the nation's assets, thereby granting them added protection from development; and believes that to ensure the success of such good intentions it will …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th March 2017
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HIGHWAY CODE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that 25,160 people were killed or seriously injured in the last year in the UK, a six per cent increase on the previous year, while driving, cycling or walking with negotiating a junction being the most hazardous manoeuvre and two thirds of all collisions and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd March 2017
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SPARTANS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates Spartans Community Football Academy in North Edinburgh on winning the Innovative Youth Work Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017; notes that the dedicated team at Spartans successfully use football to develop skills, build confidence, improve health and inspire young people of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
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MARIE CURIE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Marie Curie cancer charity; thanks it for everything it does to make a real difference to the lives of ill men, women and children throughout the UK; further thanks every Marie Curie nurse for their dedication to end of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
23rd March 2017
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EDUCATION FUNDING IN COVENTRY AND NATIONWIDE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the decision to create a fairer funding formula for schools across the country; is concerned that, whilst funding for some local authorities schools will increase, other local authorities will see a reduction in schools funding; is further concerned that Coventry schools will face cuts of 2.4 …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2017
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist 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
20th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
MENTAL HEALTH OF FATHERS AFTER THE BIRTH OF A CHILD
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House notes that research has indicated that up to 10 per cent of fathers suffer from symptoms of postnatal depression in the period immediately after the birth of their child, up to 40 per cent from some form of psychological distress before the child is 12 months old, …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House welcomes the 2017 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as an opportunity to reaffirm and demonstrate its commitment to eradicating unlawful racial discrimination and promoting racial equality in the UK; is deeply concerned that 40 years after the 1976 Race Relations Act came into …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th March 2017
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recalls former Prime Minister David Cameron's condemnation in 2010 of politicians who are out to serve themselves and not the country by lobbying; notes the abject failure of the Government's watchdog, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, to reduce the abuses of the potentially corrupting revolving door …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
CONDUCT OF THE RT HON. MEMBER FOR TATTON
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that the reputation of the House may be placed in jeopardy by the right hon. Member for Tatton's acceptance of a job with BlackRock, which pays him £13,500 a day in addition to his full-time salary as an hon. Member.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd March 2017
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House welcomes the 14th anniversary of the Government's official recognition of British Sign Language on 18 March 2017; celebrates the culture and heritage of sign language; and calls on the Government to enact a British Sign Language Act in England to give British Sign Language full legal status …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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
14th March 2017
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UNDERPAYMENT IN BHS PENSIONS DEAL
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that Sir Philip Green has, at long last, agreed to make a financial contribution to make up part of the shortfall in the BHS pension scheme; further notes that by agreeing to pay £363 million, Green is not making up the full deficit and the pensions …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
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UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2017; reaffirms this House's commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms from our society; and calls on the Government to officially mark the observance annually on 21 March each year.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
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LEYTON ORIENT FC
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep concern that a winding-up order has been served on Leyton Orient FC by HM Revenue and Customs due to non-payment of taxes by the club's owner, Francesco Becchetti; further notes Mr Becchetti's highly dubious business record, including a criminal investigation by the Albanian Government, …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
FRANK WORRELL
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House remembers with deep affection and admiration the life of Sir Frank Worrell, the first black captain of the West Indies cricket team; pays tribute to a world-class batsman and to one of the greatest leaders any sport has ever produced; notes that his helmsmanship turned the West …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
SCOTLAND AS A FAIR TRADE NATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes Scotland being assessed again as a Fair Trade Nation; recognises the hard work and commitment of Fair Trade campaigners across Scotland in achieving that success; congratulates the Scottish Fair Trade Forum on leading and coordinating the campaign to maintain and develop Scotland's commitment as a Fair …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
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LOW-PAID STAFF AT LSE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that cleaners who are employed at the London School of Economics (LSE) by the contractor Noonan Services receive inferior terms and conditions to their in-house counterparts in respect of sick pay, pensions and maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay; condemns victimisation by Noonan of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th March 2017
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TRIDENT TESTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the statement by the Secretary of State for Defence in a response to an Urgent Question on 23 January 2017 that, We do not comment on the detail of submarine operations, and his additional comment, Let me just be very, very clear: neither I, nor the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
BE PHONE SMART CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House welcomes the BePhoneSmart.UK website which encourages drivers to not use their handheld mobile telephone whilst driving; notes that statistics from the 2016 RAC Report on Motoring shows that the levels of telephone use at the wheel has now reached epidemic proportions with one in three now admitting …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
1st March 2017
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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
1st March 2017
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CLOSURE OF VINOVIUM HOUSE IN BISHOP AUCKLAND
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House notes that there are 1.1 million families registered with the old Child Support Agency; further notes that £3.4 billion of arrears are outstanding; that this averages £3,000 per family which would make a significant impact on keeping these families out of poverty; notes that administration of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
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CINEWORLD CINEMAS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas; is concerned that Cineworld Cinemas staff do not all receive the Living Wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, company maternity or paternity pay, or company sick …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
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NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that Northern Rail passengers are currently guaranteed a safety-critical train guard on board every Northern Rail train to assist in protecting the safety of the train and passengers, provide advice and assistance and allow disabled passengers to embark and disembark at unstaffed stations; is …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
2nd March 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that it has been one year since the murder of Goldman Environmental Prize-winner Berta Cáceres; further notes the ongoing persecution and killing of environmental, land and human rights defenders across the world; takes note of the 2016 Global Witness report, On Dangerous Ground, which found that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2017
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STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House reiterates its strong commitment that EU nationals living legally in the UK should have their status guaranteed after the UK leaves the EU; celebrates the contribution made by millions of those nationals to the UK's public services, economy, culture and scientific knowledge; acknowledges the concern about their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
COUNCILLOR JAGJIT SINGH'S MARATHON ACHIEVEMENT
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House wishes to recognise the incredible achievement and commitment of Councillor Jagjit Singh from Hillingdon; notes that Councillor Singh completed the seven marathons in seven days on seven continents challenge in six days, 23 hours and 38 minutes; and further notes that he completed those marathons in (a) …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY BY THE ASSAD REGIME IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House takes note of the recent evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the Assad regime against citizens in Syria at Saydnaya Military Prison; notes with great concern the compelling evidence that at this prison, the Syrian Government has systematically and deliberately murdered, starved, tortured and executed thousands …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
9th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
BRITISH AIRWAYS MIXED FLEET CABIN CREW PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House supports workers in British Airways Mixed Fleet cabin crew in their current industrial dispute over pay; condemns the significant pay package of £6.5 million to the boss of the airline's parent company, International Airlines Group; contrasts that package with reports that the starting basic pay of a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SACKED STAFF
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with great concern the decision of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to sack 10 staff members on 9 February 2017 via email and with only one day's notice; further notes that seven of those who were sacked are of black and minority ethnic (BME) …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
VIOLENT CRIME IN LONDON
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House expresses concern about the violent crime that has occurred in North West London and beyond in January 2017; sends sympathy to the families of the victims; and recognises the need for all boroughs to work together in a collaborative way to tackle all violent crime, particularly gun …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
CAPPING OVERDRAFT CHARGES FOR CURRENT ACCOUNTS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on the total charges any bank can place on overdrawn personal current accounts; further calls on the Competition and Markets Authority to note the 2016 decision not to introduce a mandatory cap on overdraft charges; notes the high levels …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
ATTACK ON JOSEPH COLONY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern that an anti-terrorist court in Pakistan has recently acquitted all 115 suspects who had been arrested for allegedly burning down and looting a Christian neighbourhood, Joseph Colony in 2013, due to an apparent lack of evidence; notes that several photographs and films exist of the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
8th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
LEGACY OF COLIN HUTTON
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House commemorates the life and legacy of Colin Hutton and mourns his death; recognises the enormous contribution that Colin made to rugby league in the city of Hull as well as nationally; celebrates his achievements both as a player and a coach during which time he played 262 …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
TREATMENT OF TRANSPORT WORKERS IN KYIVPASTRANS IN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of workers of the Kurynivske trolleybus depot of the Municipal Enterprise, Kyivpastrans, in Ukraine currently on hunger strike; notes that members of the Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine have sought legal recognition and raised concerns regarding unsafe vehicles, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
ACCESS TO HEPATITIS C TREATMENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses concern over the ongoing restrictions on access to NICE-approved hepatitis C treatments in England; notes the considerable effect this cap is having on people living with hepatitis C, who are often told they face an indefinite wait before they are able to access these treatments; expresses …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
7th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes progress in peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to end armed conflict and agree a socio-economic reform agenda; is concerned, however, about the recent suspension of unilateral ceasefires and hopes that constructive negotiations will continue; recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
FOOD HYGIENE SCORES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the value of the food hygiene rating system which allows the public to make informed decisions about restaurants, pubs, cafés, takeaways, hotels, supermarkets and other food outlets; notes the importance of accessibility and visibility of hygiene scores in ensuring the greatest possible public engagement; calls on …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
FEEDING TUBE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the life-extending and lifesaving benefits of tube feeding for children and young people who are unable to eat by mouth, or who are unable to receive enough nutrition from oral eating; acknowledges that some parents can face negative attitudes as a result of having a child …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
6th February 2017
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
6th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th February 2017
SCHOOL FUNDING IN CUMBRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the impact of changes to school funding which leaves schools with greater financial liabilities; regrets that this will leave schools across the country with a £3 billion deficit by 2020, and schools in Cumbria with a £23 million deficit by that date; is concerned that cuts …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
SUPPORT FOR CARERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the vitally important work carried out by carers for those who suffer with mental health problems; further recognises those groups that provide support for these carers, especially Carers Trust Heart of England; acknowledges the extremely valuable work that this service undertakes in supporting those who care …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th February 2017
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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
2nd February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of almost 100 Ministry of Defence sites across the UK; notes the detrimental impact these closures will have on civilian and military staff and their families; further notes the socio-economic impact on local communities; is further concerned by the lack …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at reports of state censorship, in particular the firing, detention and wiretapping of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that under the state of emergency and in the run-up to the April constitutional referendum in Turkey, the authorities have been carrying …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
CST ANTISEMITIC INCIDENT FIGURES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the 2016 incidents report by the Community Security Trust (CST); further notes that the report details the highest annual total of antisemitic incidents that CST has ever recorded of 1,309 cases, an increase of 36 per cent from the 2015 total; is concerned that the pattern …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
31st January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that between 2001 and 2005, at least 24 aircraft with known links to the US Central Intelligence Agency stopped on Scottish soil, a total of 107 times enroute or returning from missions that involved activities widely believed to include kidnapping, torture and extraordinary rendition; notes that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2017
MODERN UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises the contribution made by modern universities; celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 which gave more people access to higher education across the UK; congratulates the staff, students and alumni of modern …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th February 2017
SALE OF STUDENT LOANS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed sale of student loans; is further concerned that any privatisation will not be beneficial for taxpayers; expresses concern that it may have serious consequences as the UK market has little experience of buying debt with an uncertain maturity date; notes that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st February 2017
VETERINARIANS AND THEIR ROLE IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
This House commends the role of all sectors of the veterinary profession in the welfare of domestic pets and livestock and in maintaining public health; recognises the high level of education and training provided by UK veterinary schools and training providers for veterinary surgeons and nurses throughout the world; acknowledges …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
HUBER BALLESTEROS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the release from prison of political prisoner Huber Ballesteros who was arrested three years ago as he was about to travel to the UK to address the TUC Congress; maintains that the charges against him were concocted and false; congratulates Justice for Colombia for its tireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
NURSING PAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the enormous and vital contribution nurses, midwives and associated healthcare professionals make to the NHS across the UK; commends their strong sense of vocation and high levels of dedication; notes that nursing staff salaries have been subject to a one per cent pay freeze since 2010 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th January 2017
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
TAKEOVER BY HEINEKEN OF PUNCH TAVERNS
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House expresses its concern and reservations regarding the proposed takeover by Heineken of Punch Taverns; believes such a takeover could potentially stifle the UK's growing local microbrewery industry and limit the choice of domestic beers in pubs, especially at a time when new craft brews and micro-cider products …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, including the estimated two million civilians and opposition backers now kettled in Idlib and the half a million people trapped in the enclave of East Ghouta; notes with alarm that the Syrian regime, with the support of Russia …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st February 2017
POLYPROPYLENE TRANSVAGINAL MESH PROCEDURES
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House expresses concern at the serious adverse effects currently suffered by thousands of women due to complications from polypropylene transvaginal mesh (TVM) procedures; calls on the Secretary of State for Health immediately to initiate comprehensive independent research to evaluate the safety of mesh devices informed by both domestic …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
IN MEMORY OF TAM DALYELL
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with great regret the passing of Sir Tam Dalyell, a Father of the House who served as a Member of Parliament for 43 years; salutes his contribution as a great parliamentarian and as someone dedicated always to holding the Executive to account in the best parliamentary …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
30th January 2017
52 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL GAMES DESIGN STUDIO
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House supports plans being drawn up to build a major new international games design studio in the heart of Dundee's £1 billion Waterfront development, which would combine digital facilities with on-site accommodation to provide games designers with a fully immersive live-in experience; and notes that the studio, which …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
30th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell 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
9th January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd January 2017
ADULT EDUCATION
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adult education plays and the positive impact it has on individuals, the economy and society; notes with concern that funding for adult education was cut by 40 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2015; further notes with concern that the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Friday 13th January 2017
SUPPORTED HOUSING
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th December 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
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
7th December 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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
18th October 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 28th November 2016
KAMAL FOROUGHI AND NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the cases of Mr Kamal Foroughi and Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, British dual nationals, who are currently imprisoned without charge in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Mr Foroughi and Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe who have both been kept in solitary confinement at …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th November 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
BOTTLE DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that a staggering 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK and that, along with cans, plastic bottles account for approximately 40 per cent, by volume, of all litter found in our environment; believes that a Deposit Return System will help ensure that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th November 2016
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MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th November 2016
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the finding of the National Audit Office that the Government reduced its funding to local authorities by 37 per cent in real terms, between 2010-11 and 2015; further notes the cross-party Local Government Association has estimated that the overall funding gap to councils will amount to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
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SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House recognises the invaluable work of the UK's more than half a million school support staff, including teaching and classroom assistants, school business managers, catering and cleaning staff, IT, HR and finance staff, facilities and maintenance staff, librarians, technicians and caretakers; notes the findings of a recent survey …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd November 2016
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PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2016
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LIVE EXPORT OF ANIMALS - EU FREE TRADE RULES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that recent statistics have revealed that in 2012 over 47,000 young calves and sheep were exported live from the UK to fattening farms and slaughterhouses abroad causing huge amounts of suffering to the animals concerned; notes that this practice operated despite the enactment of Article …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd November 2016
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ADOPTION SUPPORT FUND
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adoptive families and adoption agencies play in providing a home and a family for adopted children; notes that many adopted children require ongoing therapy and support; welcomes the Government's decision to increase funding for the Adoption Support Fund to £23 million; regrets …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
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FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2016
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STANDARD ATTAINMENT TESTS (SATS) IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about the negative impact of Standard Attainment Tests (SATS) on students in years 2 and 6 and on their teachers; notes that 90 per cent of teachers believe that preparation for SATS in 2016 has worsened children's wellbeing, mental health and self-confidence; recognises that while …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
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PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th October 2016
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SUPPORTING DEAFBLIND PEOPLE INTO WORK
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Realising Aspirations for All; notes that there are over 100,000 working age people with dual sensory loss and complex needs in the UK, 80 per cent of whom are currently not in work and are unable to reach their full …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th October 2016
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SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2016
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BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th October 2016
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NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that NICE has failed to approve the anti-cancer drug Nivolumab for use in England, whereas the drug is already being prescribed in Scotland; further notes that Nivolumab is known as the wonder drug by many clinicians due to its success; congratulates Terri Robson of Leyton and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
REVIEW OF NHS STAFF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House believes that the current staff disciplinary procedures in the NHS are flawed, outdated and require substantial reform; notes that while the disciplinary and capability procedures for doctors and dentists are set out in the national Maintaining High Professional Standards framework, procedures for all other NHS staff can …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
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APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
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UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2016
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COUNT THEM IN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House loudly applauds the Count Them In campaign launched by the Royal British Legion, Poppy Scotland and others to highlight the lack of gathered knowledge on members of our armed forces, their communities, where they live and their needs; wholeheartedly supports the objective to include new questions in …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2016
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LOCAL PHARMACY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a petition containing over two million signatures, representing approximately 3,500 citizens in every parliamentary constituency in the UK and supported by a wide array of patient groups, was recently handed into 10 Downing Street concerning proposed cuts to local pharmacy services; notes that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
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STROKE ASSOCIATION'S CALL ON GOVERNMENT
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that there are currently over 1 to 2 million stroke survivors in the UK, with about 2,000 of them in each parliamentary constituency, and over half suffering a disability as a result of their stroke, a condition which remains the fourth biggest killer in the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
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CHILDREN DISPLACED BY WAR
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of UN estimates that approximately 17,000 children in our world are forced to flee their homes everyday due to wars, in the process experiencing haphazard and dangerous refuge, often having to miss out on their schooling, social welfare and health needs; believes that those minors …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2016
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes with concern that around 50 people a year still die as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning; highlights the recent research undertaken at Liverpool John Moores University which indicates it is low income households that are most at risk of monoxide poisoning; and calls on the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
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RETIREMENT OF NOLEEN DELENEY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Noleen Deleney to the catering services of the House of Commons on the occasion of her retirement from the House after 29 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution in ensuring members feel welcomed and able to carry out …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 24
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
14th July 2016
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RIGHT TO REFUSE TO ADMINISTER EUTHANASIA
Tabled by:
Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
That this House notes with serious concern the recent news that a nursing home in Belgium has been fined 6,700 euros for refusing to euthanise a resident in its care; further notes the court's ruling that the rest home did not have the right to refuse euthanasia on the grounds …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th July 2016
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LETTING AGENT FEES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the number of private renters in Britain is growing and now sits at 18 per cent of the population; recognises that the rising demand for rented homes and shortage of genuinely affordable housing is pushing up costs and allowing some landlords and letting agents to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2016
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COMMISSIONING THROUGH EVALUATION AND PATIENT ACCESS
Tabled by:
Andrew Gwynne (Labour (Co-op) - Gorton and Denton)
That this House welcomes the work of NHS England's Commissioning through Evaluation programme in delivering life changing and potentially life-saving procedures to patients; notes with serious concern the plans to suspend patient access to procedures while NHS England conducts an assessment of data; is concerned about the lack of transparency …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th July 2016
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CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2016
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SEEABILITY REPORT DELIVERING AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SIGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that people with learning disabilities experience alarmingly high levels of sight problems, but also unequal access to the eye care they need, leaving many with poor vision or even loss off sight; understands that working age adults with learning disabilities are not automatically entitled to an …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
28th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that performance management systems operating in central government departments are discriminatory and unfair; recognises that analysis of the government data by academics from Keele University indicates that there are statistically significant differences in performance outcomes based on gender, age, grade and working patterns and, particularly, in …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2016
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SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS OF THE AL-WEFAQ GROUP IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is seriously concerned about the suspension in Bahrain of the operations of the main political opposition group, Al-Wefaq, and the freezing of its assets following a request to the Bahraini Courts from the Bahraini Ministry of Justice, which alleged the action was necessary to safeguard the security …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
CLEAN AIR ZONES AND EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House believes that air pollution from burning diesel has a significant impact on health in the UK, causing thousands of premature deaths and reducing quality of life for many people; acknowledges that forthcoming legislation to tackle emissions, such as Clean Air Zones proposed by the Department for Environment, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2016
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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
18th July 2016
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DRIVER-ONLY OPERATION ON SCOTRAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the fact that passengers on the Scotrail network benefit from the protection of a highly-trained railway conductor or guard; notes that the conductor must be fully trained in operational safety and route knowledge, including protecting the train and acting in emergencies such as derailments, fires, driver …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2016
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STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th July 2016
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EU HIGHER EDUCATION LINKS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that many UK university matters and projects are connected with the EU, in particular its visiting student population and research projects; notes that EU undergraduate student levels in most British higher educational establishments are now so high as to contribute a significant proportion of their …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th July 2016
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PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND GRANT OF PROBATE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the decision of the Department of Work and Pensions to include a requirement that relatives of deceased mineworkers be required to accompany any application with a Grant of Probate, the purpose of doing so to apparently reduce the overall amount of compensation payable under …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary and public debate around the EU-Canada trade agreement CETA, most especially that CETA may be provisionally implemented before a debate in the House; recognises that it has still not been confirmed whether CETA is a mixed or sole competence agreement, …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2016
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OFFICE OF ELECTORAL INTEGRITY
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the petition on the change.org website, entitled Restore truthful politics - create an independent office to monitor political campaigns; notes that this petition has gained more than 160,000 signatures since it was launched following the EU referendum; agrees that misleading claims put forward during the referendum …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2016
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STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2016
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PROFESSOR MIKE NICHOLSON AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House expresses its most sincere congratulations to Professor Mike Nicholson at the University of Cambridge for his pioneering research in kidney transplantation, which has already had a positive impact on the lives of kidney patients in the UK; commends Professor Nicholson for advancing the normothermic (warm) perfusion technique …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA ON 21 JUNE 2016
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House celebrates the 2nd International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2016, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; recognises that yoga is a multi-dimensional approach to encouraging well-being, which appreciates the link between physical and psychological health and lifestyle; appreciates that yoga is a reflective and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
COLLABORATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned at the speed of moves to reposition the fire and rescue service alongside the police service; respects the distinct and distinguished humanitarian role of the firefighter; recommends that any changes should ensure that the impartiality of firefighters is not compromised; believes that options to collaborate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that the fire and rescue service has suffered cuts to its funding of nearly 30 per cent since 2010, resulting in the loss of over 7,000 frontline firefighters; further notes that response times are at their longest for 20 years; recognises that every second counts in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
STATUTORY FIRE SERVICE DUTY TO RESPOND TO MAJOR FLOODING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House recognises the magnificent work undertaken by firefighters in rescuing people from flood incidents; acknowledges that, unlike in England and Wales, the law in Scotland and Northern Ireland requires the fire and rescue service to respond to serious flooding; believes this anomaly should now be rectified; understands that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th June 2016
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
TARGETED ATTACKS ON MEDICAL FACILITIES IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with very great concern the ongoing targeting of medical facilities in Syria by airstrikes carried out by the Russian Air Force and by Assad regime forces; further notes that doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, patients and civilians have been killed in huge numbers as a result of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
NATASHA KERR
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Natasha Kerr from the old mill town of Catrine in East Ayrshire for her Scotland's Youth Worker of the Year and Volunteer of the Year awards from YouthLink Scotland; pays tribute to her outstanding dedication to her work in mentoring young athletes with the Catrine Youth …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that we need to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live in; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PESHMERGA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the vital role played by the Peshmerga in protecting the Kurdistan region in Iraq and in helping to liberate Mosul in due course, as has often been recognised by Ministers and the public; further notes that many thousands of Peshmerga have paid with their lives or …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Diabetes Awareness Week 2016 and recognises that there are 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and a further 549,000 who have the condition but don’t yet know it; and further welcomes the theme this year which is set the record straight on a …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
BASIC INCOME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the growing crisis of low pay and precarity in a labour market increasingly characterised by casualised forms of employment, such as zero-hours contracts that offer little in the way of pay, predictable hours or long-term security; further notes the evident inability of our bureaucratic and costly …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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
7th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th June 2016
ST DYMPHNA'S DAY CAMPAIGN ON FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House notes that 15 May 2016 was St Dymphna's Day, the patron saint of the mentally ill and those who care for them; supports and celebrates the St Dymphna's Day Campaign, which calls for parity in funding and support for mental and physical health, while also calling for …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th June 2016
COLOMBIAN STATE VIOLENCE AGAINST DEMOCRATIC PROTESTORS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House notes the Agrarian Strike on-going in Colombia in light of the Colombian government's failure since 2013 to fulfil its agreements to address the economic crisis in rural Colombia and the specific demands of the Agrarian Coalition; supports the Agrarian Coalition's democratic right to protest; condemns the excessive …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
7th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th June 2016
LEGACY OF IRAQ WAR
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the BBC for a vivid and restrained account of the suffering of the loved ones of the British soldier Tom Keys who was killed in the Iraq War caused, in his father's opinion, by the lie of the threat from non-existent weapons of mass destruction; looks …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
RETENTION OF RAILWAY GUARDS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that passengers on two thirds of the rail network are currently guaranteed the protection of a highly-trained railway guard; notes that the guard must be fully trained in operational safety and route knowledge, including protecting the train and acting in emergencies such as derailments, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Queen's Speech contained a reference to plans to secure the long-term future of the Trident nuclear weapons system; further notes that figures show that the estimated lifetime cost of Trident replacement is at least £205 billion; is concerned that the funds spent on nuclear …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
GLOBAL ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Nuclear Disarmament met in Geneva in May 2016, where a proposed treaty to ban all nuclear weapons was discussed and attracted widespread support; is dismayed that the Government has refused to participate in the OEWG; is concerned that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
PASSING OF MUHAMMAD ALI
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House mourns the passing of Muhammad Ali; conveys deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow and grief to his family and friends; recalls with great affection the way in which he promoted boxing whilst also being a strong advocate for human rights and equality, and that he really …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
PENSIONERS AND POVERTY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern at the findings of the recent report by Independent Age, entitled The overlooked over-75s, that an estimated 20 per cent of older pensioners are living in poverty; and urges the Government to take immediate remedial action to reduce this figure so that those who have …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1866 VOTES FOR WOMEN PETITION
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first mass petition for women's suffrage on 7 June 1866 which marked the start of the organised campaign for votes for women; salutes the many women who organised it and gathered signatures including Barbara Bodichon, Emily Davies, Elizabeth Garrett and Helen …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES AND ABORTION
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House is shocked by comments made by Cathy Warwick, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), in the Daily Telegraph on 20 May 2016, in which she dogmatically states that abortion is part of the role of a midwife; notes with concern that Cathy Warwick announced …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 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
23rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
GUIDE DOGS RESTRICTIONS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
ARMED FORCES AND CENSUS INFORMATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that the nation owes a great debt of gratitude to ex and serving members of our armed forces, their families and local communities who bear the brunt of their role; accepts that the unique nature of military life brings with it many challenges which need to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
FUTURE OF COAL AND CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
VALPROATE TOOLKIT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that the medicine valproate, which is used for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, can seriously harm an unborn child when taken during pregnancy, including increased risk of malformations and developmental disorders; welcomes the development of a valproate toolkit to aid communication of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
LIFTING OF IMMUNITY OF TURKISH PARLIAMENTARIANS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the decision by the Turkish Parliament to approve a bill removing parliamentary immunity from prosecution from elected representatives; is worried that the passing of the Bill, now subject to ratification by President Erdogan, may establish a monopoly of power in the legislature …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CLUSTER MUNITIONS USE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes with grave concern that, according to Amnesty International, fragments of UK-manufactured cluster munitions have been uncovered in Yemen; denounces the use of cluster munitions due to their indiscriminate and disproportionate nature; believes that any indiscriminate use of cluster munitions by Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen amounts …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
EGYPT AIR FLIGHT MS804
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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
23rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
SUPPORTING BRITISH MANUFACTURING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House commends First Group plc for its decision, announced on 27 April 2016, to invest £70 million in the purchase of 305 new buses; notes that 204 of these buses will be built by ADL in Scotland and 91 by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland; recognises the benefits to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF SEAMAN STRIKE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Union of Seamen (NUS) strike for a 40-hour working week and an increase in monthly pay to £60 or around £780 by 2016 prices; notes that the stoppage lasted 47 days and involved over 26,000 seafarers on nearly 1,000 ships …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 23 TO 29 MAY 2016
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House welcomes and supports the advent of Children's Hospice Week, the UK's awareness and fundraising week for the 49,000 children and young people with life-shortening conditions, their families and the palliative care services that support them; recognises the huge contribution that hospices and children's palliative care charities play …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who give help and assistance, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes SSAFA more success and years of continued assistance for all service personnel …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th May 2016
TRADE UNIONS, OTHER THIRD PARTY ORGANISATIONS AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House supports the role of trade unions in protecting and enhancing the rights of working people; values the contribution of the trade union movement to democratic debate and promoting economic justice; considers it appropriate that trade unions should play a stronger role in economic and industrial policy; notes …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
130th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who help and assist, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes the SSAFA more success and years of continued assistance for all service personnel …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
3rd May 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th May 2016
COELIAC UK AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 9 to 15 May 2016 is Coeliac UK Awareness Week and congratulates Coeliac UK for its work to improve the recognition of coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis; further notes that there are still half a million people in the UK suffering with undiagnosed coeliac disease; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
27th April 2016
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HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST FINDINGS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the decision of the jury which has sat for more than two years considering the evidence on the Hillsborough disaster; notes that the judgment completely exonerates the Liverpool supporters who attended the match of any blame; is disgusted by the actions of senior officers in the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd May 2016
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GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAYS STAFFING CUTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House expresses its concern that GTR are proposing that all its train services will be driver only operation with no guards; is further concerned that GTR have not withdrawn proposals to close scores of ticket offices; is dismayed that as GTR is partly owned by the French state …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd May 2016
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LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB WIN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Leicester City Football Club on its historic achievement of winning the English Premier League; commends the team's captain Wes Morgan for leading his side to victory; applauds the entire team for their unwavering stamina and brilliance this season; and acknowledges the immense work done by team …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
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THE CORNISH LANGUAGE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House supports the indigenous and oldest languages of these islands, the Celtic languages; and therefore calls on the Government to reverse its cuts to the smallest and most vulnerable of these languages, Cornish, and instead calls for the support and appreciation of this historical cultural jewel.
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th April 2016
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CHILD REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned about the government of Thailand's recent policy of arbitrary arrests of asylum seekers, including Pakistani Christians, who are waiting for an interview with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be sent to third countries, penalising them under criminal law and incarcerating such asylum …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
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TOPSHOP CLEANERS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that contract cleaners employed at Topshop stores by the contractor Britannia Services Group are paid below the living wage, forcing hard-working staff into debt and poverty; believes that there is no excuse for profitable multi-national companies which provide huge payouts to shareholders refusing to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
27th April 2016
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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
26th April 2016
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MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002 without being charged; condemns the torture he has received through Slahi's designation as one of two Special Projects personally approved by then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, which included beatings, extreme isolation, sleep deprivation; sexual …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
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EARLY LANGUAGE SKILLS IN NURSERIES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses disappointment that some children in England are falling behind in crucial early language skills before they have reached school age; regrets that children from more disadvantaged backgrounds can be 15 months behind peers from more fortunate backgrounds at just five years old; recognises the importance of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th April 2016
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GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FARMERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the increasing pressure on farmers as a result of falling farm-gate prices, oversupply of dairy products in the international market, challenging weather conditions and a decreased EU budget; notes the particular challenges facing the dairy sector with the price of milk having fallen by 26 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th April 2016
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
25th April 2016
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ELECTION SPENDING
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House calls for a thorough investigation by the police into allegations of falsely declared election spending by the Conservative Party and its candidates in 30 constituencies in the 2015 General Election and in three by-elections in 2014 as alleged by Channel Four News; and urges prosecutions, if the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
25th April 2016
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CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AGE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House commends the work of Vicki Cristofis and her campaign to raise awareness of the risks of cervical cancer; notes that cervical cancer affects women of all ages, including young people; further notes that the cervical cancer screening programme saves around 5,000 lives every year in the UK; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
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EARLY INTERVENTION THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Making the Case for Play; notes that early intervention through play is vitally important for children with complex needs and their families, and brings a wide range of developmental and emotional benefits; regrets that children with complex needs face significant …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
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HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST AND SIR BERNARD INGHAM
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House, in light of the very welcome outcome of the inquest into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters at Hillsborough, calls on Sir Bernard Ingham immediately to accept that the letter he sent to the families of victims on 8 July 1996 was crass, misinformed, insensitive, rude and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
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COMMUNITY PHARMACIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the planned £170 million cut to the Community Pharmacy Budget in England scheduled for October 2016, which could lead to the forced closure of up to 3,000 pharmacies and place the remaining pharmacies, GPs and A&E departments under ever greater pressure; believes the Government …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
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AUTISM AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent report by the National Autistic Society entitled Too Much Information, why the public needs to understand autism better, found that half of autistic people and families sometimes don't go out because they are worried about how people will react to their condition; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
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NHS PRESCRIPTIONS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that from 1 April 2016 the costs of NHS prescriptions were raised to £8.40 per item in England; notes recent evidence which reveals that up to 33 per cent of people with long-term health conditions who have to pay for their prescriptions fail to collect …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2016
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CHERNOBYL DISASTER AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 26 April 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster; further notes that according to the IAEA and WHO, the magnitude and scope of that disaster, the size of the affected populations and its long-term consequences make it, by far, the worst industrial …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
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FOSTER CARERS AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) does not cover foster carers; further notes that they are therefore in a vulnerable position if they choose to speak out about alleged wrongdoing or poor practice; expresses concern that this may act as a disincentive to foster …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2016
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SAINT DYMPHNA'S DAY PROJECT ON FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House supports and celebrates the St Dymphna's Day Campaign, which calls for parity in funding and support for mental and physical health, while also calling for Roman Catholic communities to do more for those with mental health issues within their parishes; notes that St. Dymphna is the patron …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2016
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th April 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th April 2016
HIROSHIMA AGREEMENT AND NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT PLEDGE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House strongly welcomes the signing of the Hiroshima Declaration on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, issued collectively by the foreign ministers of the G7 in Japan on 11 April 2016; notes it is especially poignant to have the signatures of US Secretary of State John Kerry and UK Foreign …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th April 2016
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RELEASE OF PALESTINIAN MP MARWAN BARGHOUTHI
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Palestinian politician and elected Member of the Palestinian Legislative Authority Marwan Barghouthi has been held in an Israeli prison continuously since 15 April 2002; further notes that, despite spending the last 14 years in jail, he is still the candidate in the strongest position …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
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SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations and non-profits that have come under attack from all branches of the Israeli government; expresses deep concerns that officials in the Israeli government are collaborating with extremist right-wing and fascist organisations such as Im Tirzu in order to silence those …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th April 2016
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HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposals to privatise HM Land Registry; notes that the Government launched the consultation document at 5pm on the last sitting day before the Easter Recess when the House had risen; is aware that previous plans to privatise HM Land Registry were …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th April 2016
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TELEPHONE COLD CALLING
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the massive increase in recent years of the volume of telephone cold calling carried out by sales persons on behalf of a range of commercial companies, to the extent that numerous people, particularly elderly citizens, can receive unwanted telephone calls on a daily basis, sometimes leaving …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th April 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th April 2016
DEPOSIT RETURN SYSTEM - SINGLE DRINKS CONTAINERS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the recent report from the Marine Conservation Society which showed that single use drinks containers make up over 10 per cent of litter found to be on UK beaches and frequently to be found amongst the top 10 litter items found in that organisation's …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th April 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th April 2016
USE OF SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS IN CONFLICT AREAS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the continued use of schools and hospitals throughout the world to harbour armed insurgents at times of conflicts resulting in the failure especially to keep safe and protect young children and the sick from harm; and calls on the Government to urgently sign and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th April 2016
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NEONICOTINOIDS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the overwhelming evidence that pesticides containing dangerous neonicotinoids are harmful to the environment and much of the wildlife within it, most notably the common bee species; and calls on the Government to give its continued support to the current EU-wide ban on neonics and argue for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th April 2016
YEMEN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the current situation in Yemen where the brutal conflict is having devastating effects on the lives of its people, with an estimated 80 per cent of its population requiring humanitarian assistance including especially its 10 million children who, according to the UN, currently are …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
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TEN POINT MENINGITIS ACTION PLAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the 10 point Meningitis Action Plan put forward by Meningitis Now and Meningitis Research Foundation in light of the meningitis petition signed by over 823,000 people; notes the charities' concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness framework and adolescent carriage/intervention study; further notes the weight of evidence given to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th April 2016
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TRADE UNION RECOGNITION FOR WORKERS IN McDONALD'S
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the campaign by the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union and other trade unions to improve the pay and conditions of workers in McDonald's and other fast food outlets; welcomes McDonald's moves so far towards removing zero hours contracts from its UK business; condemns McDonald's for …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2016
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INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE AND EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is aware that employers are currently seeking to offset the increased costs of implementation of the national living wage (NLW) policy by reducing long-standing terms and conditions by removing shift premium payments, overtime rates, sick pay and bank holiday pay; notes that the level of the NLW …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
APPROVAL FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, Translarna, for funding by NHS England, as a result of a Managed Access Agreement; notes that Translarna is the first ever approved drug to treat an underlying …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
ACCESS TO PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House raises serious concerns over the recent decision by NHS England to delay the national roll-out of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV; notes that this decision was made despite overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of PrEP in reducing infection with HIV in high-risk groups, including the PROUD study …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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
11th April 2016
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2016
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POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd March 2016
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STEPS TO CREATE A ZERO CARBON BRITAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes the recent statement by the Energy Minister that the UK will enshrine in law the goal of reaching zero carbon emissions; further notes that the UK is already under a legal obligation to reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050; entirely agrees with the Energy …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2016
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UPRATING OF FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern, the decision by the Government to halt uprating of pensions for UK pensioners who are living overseas; further notes with concern that this will impact up to 550,000 UK pensioners, causing poverty, loneliness and a loss of independence; notes that, despite calls for a …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
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DUNFERMLINE ADVOCACY-WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of Dunfermline Advocacy who work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties across West Fife, particularly in light of World Down Syndrome Day, held on 21 March; commends it for providing invaluable support friendship, giving service users a chance to be represented and their voice …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM 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
22nd March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT FOR SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the Low Pay Commission's (LPC) recommendation in its Spring 2016 report that the Government create a public protocol to strengthen the investigation of third party complaints of breaches of the National Minimum Wage (NMW); notes that the LPC recommends that third party whistleblowers should be entitled …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF DISAPPEARANCE OF REBECCA CORIAM
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House notes that 22 March 2016 marks five years since Rebecca Coriam, of Chester, disappeared whilst working on the Bahamas-registered Disney Cruise Lines vessel, Disney Wonder, sailing between the USA and Mexico; further notes that a cursory investigation into her disappearance was conducted by the ship's captain and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRST PUBS ADJUDICATOR
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the appointment of the Pubs Adjudicator; expresses concern about the choice of Paul Newby due to conflict of interest and financial links with the large pubcos the Adjudicator should regulate; further notes that he is a Director of Fleurets, which derives substantial income from these companies, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
16th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that teachers are central to the successful delivery of high quality higher education; notes with concern that over 100,000 university teachers do not have permanent contracts and many are employed on zero hours or other exploitative arrangements; believes that this employment model is bad for students …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
VISA AGENCIES
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with concern that unscrupulous agencies have been coaxing international students to apply for employment, and providing the promise of visas in exchange for large lump sums of cash; further notes that visas are consequently refused by the Home Office on grounds of deception; notes that some …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahan to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
THE CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes President Obama's latest plan to fulfil his pledge to close Guatanamo Bay by the end of his Presidency; notes that this is President Obama's last year in office and that his first executive order in January 2009 was to close Guantanamo; further notes that a recent …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes that 18 March 2016 marks the five year anniversary of the civil war in Syria; calls on all parties at the UN peace talks in Geneva this week to redouble their efforts in finding a political solution to the war; further notes that since starting an …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the inclusion of an explicit target to end all forms of modern slavery in the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recognises that modern slavery not only has a devastating impact on individual victims but also has catastrophic implications for international development by impeding health, economic growth, rule …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF STAFF IN THE JUSTICE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Caroline Flint (Labour - Don Valley)
That this House believes that justice and custodial staff work in a situation of continual significant risk and that promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of these staff is of the utmost importance; recognises that numbers of assaults and serious assaults on prison staff are at their highest level since …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
"at end add 'and endorses the RCN's #NursingCounts campaign to highlight the 14 per cent real terms fall in nursing pay since 2010 which is forcing more and more nurses and healthcare assistants to consider their future in the profession they love; and encourages Ministers to listen to the College's …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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
16th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th March 2016
EPILEPSY
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that sufferers of epilepsy carry a greater risk of premature death, with many experiencing other serious health conditions in their lives; recalls that the last National Sentinel Audit took place 14 years ago and identified many deficiencies in the care of 54 per cent of …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016
EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
NUCLEAR CONVOYS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern reports that nuclear convoys are regularly driven through the UK; understands that according to Nukewatch the convoys regularly travel through towns and cities close to schools, homes and businesses; condemns what it sees as an unacceptable risk to public safety; calls on the Government …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
KING'S HILL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with concern the proposals by Warwickshire District Council to give planning permission for the building of hundreds of new homes on green belt land in the King's Hill area adjacent to Coventry; further notes the housing shortage both nationally and across the West Midlands along with …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th March 2016
PUPPY FARMING
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the report, Sold a pup?, published in 2016 by the RSPCA, on exposing the dog breeding trade in the UK; recognises that English law on dog breeding has not been updated since the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999, and that consolidation of existing …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
28th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMGAIT MASSACRES
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes the 28th anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait and expresses its sympathy to the families of those men, women and children victims; calls on the Azerbaijani government to end its aggression towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, end its cross-border attacks; further …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
NATIONAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes that some employers are cutting staff allowances, reducing overtime and bank holiday pay, and overall compensation packages to offset the cost of the national living wage; is concerned that as a result of the changes, many low-paid employees will be left worse off even after minimum …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS THROUGH PRESCRIPTION OR VOUCHERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House believes that no-one should have to go without sanitary products during menstruation; recognises that many women in poverty are unable to afford sanitary towels and tampons and are ashamed to ask food banks for assistance; recommends that sanitary goods be made available without charge either through free …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
ST PATRICK'S DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; understands that this day is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of lreland, as well as highlighting the massive contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th March 2016
LEGAL HIGHS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the breakthrough in tackling the legal high problem by creating technology that will identify substances in the drugs; congratulates Queen’s University, Belfast, on perfecting the method by which these substances can be identified so that more prompt health diagnosis can be made; and looks forward to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
8th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the cancer breakthrough which seeks to use the immune system to target cells with tumours; and congratulates Cancer Research and all other bodies that made this possible and which will continue to fight every day for an end to cancer.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ACTION AT THE GRUNWICK PHOTO PROCESSING PLANT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
This House recognises and celebrates the solidarity, persistence and determination of the predominantly female and Asian workforce at the Grunwick Photo Processing Plant in West London who took part in landmark action to secure trade union recognition; notes that 2016 is the 40th anniversary of that dispute and recognises that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes that data released recently by the Office for National Statistics further exposes an electoral registration crisis in our democracy, particularly for 16 and 17 year-old attainers; further notes the success of the Chief Electoral Officer of Northern Ireland's Schools Initiative scheme in improving registration rates among …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
BAN ON MICROBEADS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd March 2016
SALE OF PETS IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is seriously concerned about the practice of animals being advertised as potential pets on UK websites, including on Gumtree, Preloved and others on which the advertisements include offers of free to good homes; believes such exploitation of animals is not in their best interests, nor is it …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
1st March 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd March 2016
RECORD COPIES OF ACTS
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House disagrees with the conclusion of the House of Commons Administration Committee in its First Report of Session 2015-16, and regrets the decision by the House of Lords to discontinue the use of vellum for printing Acts of Parliament; further regrets that the views of individual hon. Members …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 20
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 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
26th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd March 2016
THE BIG RIDE
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes The Big Ride, an initiative by supporters of the Palestinian people, for organising a series of three day rides in 2016 from Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield and London that will converge in Birmingham on Sunday 7 August for a major public event with speakers from the growing …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd March 2016
GENDER BASED PRICING
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes the recent research into gender pricing which shows that products targeted at women were, on average, 37 per cent more expensive than those targeted at men; further notes the research by Aviva in 2012 which estimated an annual difference of £200 between items priced according to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
MY CROHN'S AND COLITIS CARE
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Caerphilly)
That this House warmly welcomes the launch of My Crohn's and Colitis Care in Parliament on 4 November 2015; supports the production of this new information and advice guide by Crohn's and Colitis UK, the leading UK charity in the battle against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that at …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 2016
FUTURE OF CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is alarmed that the length of time between a construction fatal accident occurring and a prosecution beginning is increasing, as in 2014-15 the average time between a construction fatal accident and a prosecution starting was 879 days; believes these delays are intolerable and for the families involved …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
HINKLEY POINT C (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House welcomes the view of the Financial Times that Britain is saddled with the worst of all worlds on the Hinkley Point C nuclear project; reinforces the paper's belief that the Government has effectively written the French company, EDF, a long-dated option to sell the UK unproven technology …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2016
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
LONELINESS: THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House congratulates The Yorkshire Post newspaper on the second anniversary of its Loneliness: the hidden epidemic campaign which, in conjunction with the Campaign to End Loneliness, raises awareness of the issue of social isolation; recognises the importance of this campaign and the work being done by the Campaign …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
FILM4'S INVESTMENT IN BRITISH FILM AND TALENT
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House congratulates Film4 for a record number of Oscar and BAFTA nominations for Film4-backed films; further congratulates Film4's recent BAFTA awards wins for Best Documentary for Amy and Best Leading Actress from Brie Larson in Room; welcomes Channel 4's increase in investment in film to £25 million in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
USE OF DOGS IN PRODUCT TESTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House expresses concern about the use of dogs in the testing of products already tested on other species; notes the need to minimise burdens on industry as it seeks to develop new products; and supports the proposal by Cruelty Free International for the Government to urge a review …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
WALK-IN CENTRES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House notes that A&E departments up and down the country are facing huge pressure from increased numbers of patients over the winter months with many of these patients being asked to seek alternative treatment at local pharmacies or GP surgeries instead of visiting A&E to reduce demand; recognises …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
COSTS OF PENSION SHARING
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that the fees imposed on consumers when splitting their pensions are excessive, often involving very little work and appear out of kilter with other charges; notes that the Government does not regulate this market and that it is dominated by five or six large pension providers …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
23rd February 2016
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BRITISH COAL MINE INDUSTRY AND REGENERATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House registers the sad end of the British coal mining industry, which at its height following the ending of the Second World War employed over 700,000 miners in its ranks, working in around 960 collieries throughout the UK; notes the employment, financial, social, health and industrial contribution of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2016
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2016
WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Green parties at the recent general election, showing the unified support across the House on this animal protection issue; recalls that 94 per cent of …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th February 2016
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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
7th January 2016
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House believes that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 exists to, amongst other things, help hold the Government account and improve the public's understanding of what it does; notes that a 2012 Justice Committee inquiry applauded the Act as significant enhancement of our democracy and that, in 2010, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2016
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BOKO HARAM (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the violent attacks by Boko Haram in which huts were firebombed, burning people, including children, to death in Dalori village in North East Nigeria; and calls on the Government to give all medical and military assistance to the Nigerian government and authorities.
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
2nd February 2016
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SIR TERRY WOGAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House mourns the death of national treasure, Sir Terry Wogan; fondly remembers the broadcasting legend that he was and the years of pleasure he brought to the airwaves and to television; and conveys its deepest sympathies to his family at this time of immense grief and sadness.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2016
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CHANGES IN BEER DUTY
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned that despite cuts in duty, the UK retains the second-highest level of beer duty in Europe, with the nation paying almost 40 per cent of all EU excise despite consuming around 12 per cent of produced beer within its boundaries; believes that cutting such duty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
1st February 2016
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FINANCIAL TIMES PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned about the continued lack of adequate protections for final salary or defined benefit pension schemes where companies are taken over; notes that when Pearson Group sold the Financial Times to Nikkei, workers were told that the terms of the pension scheme would be fair and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
1st February 2016
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CHINA AND MARKET ECONOMY STATUS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes Government moves towards granting China market economy status; recalls the recent situation of the near total collapse of the British steel industry caused primarily by a combination of high energy costs and the dumping of huge quantities of cheap Chinese steel products into the UK, European …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2016
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OIL PRICES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House notes that since May 2015 oil prices have fallen by over 55.8 per cent and yet petrol pump prices have fallen just 26.9 per cent and diesel 34.6 per cent; further notes that reduced fuel prices, in line with the falling price of oil, would be of …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th January 2016
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BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2016
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JOB LOSSES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the announcement that Johnston Press, which publishes titles including the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Lancashire Evening Post, The Scotsman and Derry Journal, is to cull almost 100 editorial posts; notes that this announcement comes just days after Newsquest announced that up to 25 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st June 2015
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7th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF THE DIABETIC FOOT
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends the organisers, speakers and attendees at the seventh International Symposium of the Diabetic Foot; notes that the symposium is a large and influential health conference held in The Hague, to share best practice on treating and preventing the complications of diabetes; is deeply concerned that there …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
6th January 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016
BEER DUTY IN THE 2016 BUDGET
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the ending of the beer duty escalator and the impact of the unprecedented three successive beer duty cuts in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Budgets in supporting the growth of Britain's breweries and underpinning confidence in the UK's pubs; notes that this has led to an …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
26th January 2016
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MOVEMBER CAMPAIGN: THE BIG SHAVE-OFF 2
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recalls with pleasure the fundraising efforts of one of the House of Commons doorkeepers, Paul Kehoe, who raised £1,400 during last year's Movember campaign by growing a luxuriant full-set beard and then having it shaved off; thanks all those who donated and helped Paul to be able …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
26th January 2016
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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
26th January 2016
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GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House welcomes the contribution that the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria has made to tackling these three epidemics since its creation in 2002; notes that investments from the Fund have saved 17 million lives to date, and led to a one-third decline in deaths from …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th January 2016
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PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES BILL
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House regrets the depth of scientific illiteracy in the Government's Psychoactive Substances Bill; agrees with the New Scientist magazine that the Bill is one of the stupidest, most dangerous and unscientific pieces of drugs legislation ever; applauds the judgment of the hon. Member for Reigate that one part …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
26th January 2016
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GENOCIDE IN SYRIA AND IRAQ
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House is appalled by the beheadings, crucifixions, shootings, burnings, other murders, torture, rape and extensive violence being perpetrated by Daesh or IS against Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq on the basis of religion and ethnicity; observes that this disgusting behaviour clearly falls within the definition …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th January 2016
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PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: CONDUCT OF LORD BLENCATHRA AND OTHERS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that the standards of supervision of conduct in Parliament are deteriorating; notes the permissive decisions on cases involving Malcolm Rifkind, Jack Straw, Tim Yeo and Lord Blencathra; welcomes condemnation of the conduct of the three former MPs by independent bodies outside of Parliament; further notes that …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
22nd January 2016
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ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that the UK needs to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st January 2016
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DEATH OF ALMIGDAD MOJALLI INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the recent death of Yemeni journalist, Almigdad Mojalli, on 17 January 2016 in Yemen; acknowledges the bravery of Almigdad Mojalli in continuing to provide coverage of the conflict in Yemen for international news organisations, including newspapers based in the UK; notes that more than …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2016
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INCREASING PARKING FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL RETIREMENT HOUSING COMPLEXES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure that elderly residents living in leasehold, residential and retirement housing complexes have access to parking facilities for vehicles and mobility scooters; recognises the health benefits gained from elderly residents being able to keep active and have guests stay; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2016
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NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th January 2016
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SCOUTS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Scouts as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year; recognises the fantastic contribution that the Scouts have made across the UK and the positive impact they have on the lives of many children and young people, teaching vital life skills not available in the classroom; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th January 2016
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BASIC INCOME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the growing crisis of low pay and precarity in a labour market increasingly characterised by casualised forms of employment that offer little in the way of pay, predictable hours or long-term security; further notes the evident inability of our bureaucratically costly social security system, with its …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th January 2016
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FISHERIES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House asks that, during his negotiations with the EU, the Prime Minister raise the matter of the fishing industry; and seeks to end EU control over quotas and fishing rights to ensure those quotas and rights are both fair and reflective of the levels of fish stocks in …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
19th January 2016
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BANNING OF THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNIST PARTY
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is concerned by the District Court of Kiev's actions banning the Communist Party of Ukraine, a party with 100,000 members that received 2.6 million votes in 2012; deplores the court's decision to make its ruling in private, excluding public and legal representation for the Communist Party of …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
19th January 2016
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25TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM/GRANBY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House marks the 25th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm/Granby to liberate Kuwait from occupation by Saddam Hussein's forces; recognises that the effort was based on a coalition of 34 countries; salutes the nearly 50,000 Britons who served in the successful operation and the 47 Britons who made the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th January 2016
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THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House takes note of the thirtieth anniversary of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. US federal holiday, on the third Monday in every January which is in recognition of his lifetime of achievements; recognises Dr King as one of history's greatest civil rights campaigners; acknowledges the sixtieth anniversary …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th January 2016
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CURRY HOUSE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes there are an estimated 12,000 curry restaurants and takeaways across the UK, employing more than 100,000 people in an industry worth £4.2 billion to the economy; further notes research from Nationwide that the average home spends £1,355 a year on curries and that, according to National …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th January 2016
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DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House condemns the Government's sustained attack on the Disabled Student Allowance; notes that the austerity programme has disproportionately hit disabled people who happen to be financially burdened students; further notes that passing the cost to universities may result in a substantial decrease in access to higher education for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th January 2016
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UK BORDER FORCE INSPECTIONS AT SMALL PORTS AND AIRPORTS
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House is deeply concerned about the lack of inspections undertaken by the UK Border Force at small ports and airports with as many as 67,500 small boats and aircraft entering the UK each year without being met by border staff; is concerned that organised criminals will be able …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
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TUBE TICKET OFFICE CLOSURE CONSULTATION
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes that London TravelWatch is required to consult on London Underground's proposal to close station ticket offices at Gunnersbury, Harlesden, Harrow and Wealdstone, Kensal Green, Kenton, Kew Gardens, North Wembley, Queen's Park, Stonebridge Park, South Kenton and Wembley Central; is concerned that the proposals are being bought …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
7th January 2016
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COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
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TORTURE, EXECUTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by the continuing steep rise in executions during Hassan Rouhani's presidential tenure in Iran over the last two years; notes the widespread sentencing of degrading and inhumane medieval judicial punishments, including public hangings and floggings, prisoners being paraded in streets, torture, limb amputations and eye …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
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TRIDENT REPLACEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Strategic Defence and Security Review and the National Security Strategy; further notes that the estimated cost of replacing the Vanguard Class of nuclear armed submarines has increased to £31 billion with a £10 billion contingency, and that the date of entry into …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th January 2016
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INVESTIGATION INTO MCDONALD'S TAX AFFAIRS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House welcomes the announcement made by Margrethe Verstage, European Commissioner for Competition, of the launch of a formal investigation into tax rulings made by authorities in Luxembourg in respect of the global fast food giant McDonald's; notes that the authorities in Luxembourg are accused of offering unfairly favourable …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th January 2016
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RIBBLE VALLEY FLOODING
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House notes the visit to Whalley by Government ministers and Sir James Bevan, the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, who were able to witness for themselves the devastation caused by the Boxing Day 2015 floods which resulted in over 300 households and businesses being flooded; calls on …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th January 2016
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RIBBLE VALLEY FLOODING (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House notes that some of the worst flooding on record took place in the Ribble Valley during the Christmas 2015 period, with over 300 homes and businesses flooded; recognises the dedication of many in the community, and in particular Gillian Darbyshire and the Whalley Lions, Neil Martin, Mags …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
6th January 2016
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FREE SCHOOL MEAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets that there are hungry children in this country who are entitled, but not registered, to receive free school meals; notes that, as a consequence of this under-registration, their schools miss out on Pupil Premium funding which is tied to free school meal registration; calls on the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th January 2016
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MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes with concern that mesothelioma is an invasive form of lung cancer caused primarily by prior exposure to asbestos; recognises that there is currently no cure for this devastating disease and that mesothelioma patients frequently have a very short life expectancy and experience complex and debilitating symptoms; …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th January 2016
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NALOXONE PROVISION TO PRISONERS ON RELEASE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises that the risk of a drug-related death is 7.5 times higher for UK prisoners in the first fortnight following their release; notes that almost all these overdose deaths are potentially preventable with Naloxone; further notes that a significant number of local authorities are still failing to …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th January 2016
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MICROPROCESSOR KNEES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses serious concern at the decision of NHS England to delay the clinical commissioning policy (D01X02) on prosthetics (microprocessor knees) for lower limb loss that has been on hold since April 2013; recognises that this policy is needed to ensure that NHS amputee patients can access appropriate …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th January 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
PRINCE'S TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates The Prince's Trust on its fortieth anniversary; and recognises the important work conducted by the Trust across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th January 2016
SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT IN DARFUR
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned that sexual violence is a persistent and endemic part of the conflict in Darfur; is disturbed by the findings of the recent report by Waging Peace Rape in Darfur: A History of Predation on the use of rape as a weapon of war; is …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2016
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 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
18th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP FOR FAMILIES OF MISSING PERSONS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House notes with concern the delay in introducing a new power of guardianship for the families of missing persons, as announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC; further notes the unnecessary distress caused to the families of missing people when financial institutions insist that they will only deal …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
18th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers those who at this time of year, in particular, face persecution and discrimination for their religious beliefs; recognises that, despite these difficulties, the true message of Christmas will reach such people of faith no matter where they are and what difficulties they might face; and wishes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
NHS STUDENT BURSARY v LOAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the mass petition currently gathering momentum opposed to Government plans to replace NHS bursaries with student loans; believes such a direction would be wrong and fundamentally unfair as unlike other students most student nurses spend half their time on unpaid clinical placements in hospitals …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
REDUCTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the review carried out into the up to £30 per week cut for some claimants of employment and support allowance, as set out in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill, which clearly shows that far from incentivising people with disabilities to find work as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND NEW MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the World Health Organisation (WHO) is shortly to discuss reforms of the research and development of medicines worldwide; notes that examples of failures in medicine include lack of new treatments for conditions such as tuberculosis and other so-called diseases of poverty, and that those …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2015
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MOINUL ALAM ASIAN CURRY AWARDS WALES CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates Mr Moinul Alam, head chef of the Nahor Restaurant, Castell Newydd Emlyn, Carmarthenshire for winning the Wales Asian Curry Awards Chef of the Year; pays tribute to the important role played by Asian cuisine in the Welsh food industry; and invites people from Wales, Scotland, England …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
POLIO ERADICATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that the Government pledged to help end polio by agreeing to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supporting the many world health organisations who have been battling to beat the illness throughout the Third World; believes that with the successes gained there is now a chance …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 14th December 2015
WORLD POLIO DAY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House marks World Polio Day on 24 October 2015 and recognises the incredible immunisation project, started by Rotarians, 30 years ago, to eliminate polio and its debilitating paralysis from the world; and celebrates that Africa has now been polio-free for more than one year but will continue to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th December 2015
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EU FISHERIES COUNCIL
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House calls on the Minister of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment to negotiate the best possible deal for the UK fishing industry ahead of the forthcoming EU Fisheries Council meeting.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
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PLANNED STRIKE ACTION BY DVSA STAFF
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with concern the planned strike action by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff over proposed changes to staff working conditions; further notes the widespread support for this action amongst balloted staff with 91 per cent voting in favour, from a turnout of 65 per cent; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
8th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments will be seized upon …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2015
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CADBURY'S NON-PAYMENT OF TAX ON UK PROFITS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern that Mondelez, the company which owns chocolate company Cadbury, paid no UK corporation tax on its 2014 profits of £96.5 million; condemns Mondelez's decision to avoid paying taxes in the UK by offsetting its tax liability against interest payments due on a bond …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th December 2015
COURT CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and the entirely detrimental impact this will have on access to local justice; believes that the public need to see justice being delivered within the communities it is meant to serve …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
DONALD TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON MUSLIM IMMIGRATION TO THE US
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the call by US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for a total and complete shutdown on those of the Muslim faith from entering the US; believes such intemperate public statements only provide an excuse for jihadists of all stripes to justify their evil and anti-Muslim …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
WOMEN'S GLOBAL CALL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Women's Global Call for Justice and the inspiring role played by women and girls in advance of and during the UN Climate Conference taking place in Paris; recognises that women and girls are not only facing severe impacts of climate change, but are central to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many vulnerable disabled …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
CURFEW ON THE CITY OF SILVAN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses deep concern over the curfew placed on the Kurdish city of Silvan in Turkey, where Turkish security forces have launched major bombardments that have led to the deaths of around a dozen civilians and left the city without access to food, water and medical supplies; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE RACE RELATIONS ACT 1965
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Race Relations Act 1965, which was the first legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination and which outlawed discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, or ethnic or national origins in public places; notes that it also …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st December 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
SELF-MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House welcomes the launch of the care co-ordinating guide, My Plan for My Life With..., which is designed to support and empower people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions to manage their condition better and to feel more in control of their care; commends the work of the organisations involved …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE CLAIMS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the Government has chosen to remove the tax relief mechanism Travel and Subsistence from contractors from April 2016, a decision which is likely to result in around 1.6 million workers experiencing up to a 20 per cent wage cut to their net salaries overnight; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
SHORT-NOTICE SHIFT CANCELLATION IN FAST FOOD INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is deeply concerned that a recent survey of popular restaurant chains who collectively operate over 9,000 outlets nationwide found that only a quarter of such employers ruled out cancelling shifts without notice; notes that this practice, known as shift-shafting, can lead to employees arriving at work only …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2015
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MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY UK REPORT ON ACCESS TO HYDROTHERAPY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the new report by Muscular Dystrophy UK on the urgent need to increase access to hydrotherapy across the UK; notes that many health professionals believe it improves or maintains mobility, strength and flexibility and is a good form of aerobic exercise for people with muscle-wasting conditions; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015
BUSINESS RATES ON BRITISH PUBS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned with the disproportionate business rates being paid by British pubs, with the pub sector paying the second highest business rates bill in the UK; notes that the pub sector's total tax bill comes to £7.3 billion, or £140,000 per pub; is frustrated that pubs, which …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
27th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015
GIVING TUESDAY
Tabled by:
Nick Hurd (Conservative - Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
That this House notes that the UK is consistently ranked as one of the most generous countries in the world; acknowledges the important contribution that charities and voluntary groups, donors and volunteers make in each constituency; celebrates the success of the #GivingTuesday campaign in the UK in 2014 last year, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015
HITTING HORSES IN RACING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA); further notes that these rules explicitly sanction the use of the whip for so-called encouragement, in order that jockeys may try to improve …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2015
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UMBRELLA COMPANIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House is concerned that construction workers forced to operate via umbrella companies need to brace themselves for a sharp reduction in take-home pay following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement on 25 November 2015; notes that hidden in the 154 page document is the decision to ban …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2015
CAMP LIBERTY ROCKET ATTACK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House believes that the 29 October 2015 rocket attack on Camp Liberty, home to over 2,200 defenceless members of Iran's democratic opposition, the PMOI, who are Protected Persons under International Law and political refugees, which resulted in 24 camp residents being killed and many more injured, constitutes a …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 15
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th November 2015
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CHILDREN'S SOCIETY OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER? REPORT
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the findings of the Children's Society's new report, Old Enough to know better? which has found that today one in 10, 16 and 17 year old girls are reporting that they had experienced a sexual offence against them in the preceding 12 months; and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th November 2015
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that UK homes are amongst some of the least energy efficient in Europe, with low energy efficiency and high energy costs being particularly problematic in rural areas; notes that if the Government were to set aside a small proportion of the huge sums of capital …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2015
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MESOTHELIOMA - COMPENSATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive form of terminal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos; recalls that in 2014 the Government established a scheme to pay lump sum payments to civilians who had contracted the illness but were unable to trace a liable employer or …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th November 2015
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DRAFT PUBS CODE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the consultation on the draft Pubs Code launched on 29 October 2015, due to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act requiring the code to be in place by June 2016; expresses dismay that the market rent only option in the code is not the one …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th November 2015
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WORLD DIABETES DAY (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the hon. Members for Whitby, for lighting up Abbots Diabetes Care, for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, for lighting up the Shard, for Glasgow Central, for lighting up the SSE Hydro, for Blaydon, for lighting up Gateshead Millennium Bridge, for Pendle, for lighting up the XLCR Vehicle …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
24th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the positive contribution that the National Lottery has made to providing funding for good causes across the UK; supports the current share of good causes between community-focused volunteer led organisations, charities, heritage, sport and the arts; and believes that any reduction in the funding available to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
24th November 2015
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OFFSHORE INDUSTRY SKILLS BASE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is deeply concerned by the loss of jobs, skills, investment and employment rights in the North Sea oil and gas industry and supply chain resulting from falling oil prices since July 2014; notes that over 65,000 jobs have been lost in the industry and supply chain, along …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th November 2015
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WORLD DIABETES DAY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes efforts across the UK in aid of World Diabetes Day; considers that this day makes a real difference in raising awareness of diabetes, its dangers and how its onset can be prevented in certain cases; congratulates hon. Members, individuals and businesses worldwide for lighting up local …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th November 2015
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COUNTERFEIT ELECTRICAL GOODS
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity in the home, in raising awareness of people being put at risk by thousands of potentially dangerous counterfeit electrical products on sale via the internet and in local …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th November 2015
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd November 2015
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GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
Tabled by:
Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
That this House notes that alcohol harm costs the UK £21 billion a year; further notes that alcohol misuse is now Britain's third biggest health problem after smoking and obesity, costing the NHS alone £3.5 billion a year; recognises that just one in 20 dependent drinkers receives treatment; believes that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd November 2015
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PANCREATIC CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern that just under 9,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK every year; acknowledges that this type of cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of any common cancer and one that has barely improved in 40 years; and commends Ulster University …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FOR 16 TO 18 YEAR OLDS
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House believes that funding for education of 16 to 18 year olds in schools and colleges should be the same as that provided for the education of 14 to 16 year olds, reflecting costs, ensuring the best A-levels, offering technical courses, reducing student drop-out and gaining good results …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
19th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
FUNDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the March Budget 2015 to invest an additional £1.25 billion over five years to improve children and young people's mental health services, amounting to £250 million annually; expresses strong concern that only £143 million of this funding will be spent in 2015-16, which …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS' CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses admiration for the passion, dedication and sense of vocation of junior doctors up and down the country; criticises the Government for its handling of the ongoing dispute over reform of the junior doctors' contract; accepts the value of reforming working practices if there is evidence that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
CAP ON CARE COSTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House condemns the Conservative Government's decision to abandon the plan to introduce a cap on care costs and extended means-tested support from April 2016, a landmark policy within the Care Act 2014 enacted by the Coalition Government; believes that the Government's U-turn on its manifesto commitment to introduce …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
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PUPPIES AND KITTENS IN PET SHOPS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House recognises that the process of selling puppies and kittens through licensed pet shops as defined under Section 7 of the Pet Animals Act 1951 negatively impacts upon the animals' welfare; notes that it is almost impossible to meet the requirements for these species as advised under Section …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2015
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
17th November 2015
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that a number of government departments are still not paying all their staff, including contractors, the living wage; observes that departments which pay staff rates below the breadline include the Departments of Work and Pensions, International Development, Education, Health, Business Innovation and Skills and …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT AND ROYAL NAVY PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands of people who served in the Royal Navy before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and for when they have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
EQUAL PAY DAY
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the Fawcett Society's Equal Pay Day, held on 9 November 2015; believes that many women are effectively working the remainder of this year for free due to the gender pay gap, currently at 14.2 per cent; acknowledges the gender pay gap is at nearly 55 per …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2015
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EFFECT OF PAY RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House believes that the one per cent four-year public sector pay cap announced by the Chancellor in the Summer Budget will inflict deep damage to public services and unfairly shut out public sector workers from the benefits of growth across the economy; notes that public sector workers have …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
10th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
CENTENARY OF GLASGOW RENT STRIKES AND REMEMBER MARY BARBOUR ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the centenary of the Glasgow rent strikes, which culminated on 17 November 1915, with thousands of tenants from Govan and across Glasgow besieging the Sheriff Court to protest at actions by landlords for charging extortionate increases; further notes that this followed months of rent strikes by …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
9th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is opposed to the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) currently being negotiated at EU level, which would lead to more public services being outsourced to private companies, would transfer powers to regulate the UK labour market from Parliament to private companies, and prioritise the profits of corporations …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
29th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled
74 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED VETERANS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House congratulates the four British and two US wounded veterans from the charity Walking with the Wounded on completing their 72 days, 1,000 mile Walk of Britain, raising awareness of their outstanding resilience and showing how they face their future with the same courage and determination which they …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
CONFLICT IN YEMEN (2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the continued conflict in Yemen, where fighting between multiple parties is exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis; is alarmed that 22 million people remain in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, including the need for food, water and medical supplies; notes that the urgent need …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2015
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SELF CARE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes the national awareness campaign Self Care Week, from 16 to 22 November 2015, which encourages people to Self Care For Life; notes the aim of highlighting how people can better look after their own physical health and mental wellbeing, and the steps that can be taken …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
CO-OPERATION BY SERVICE CHARITIES
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate Services Charities: accordingly, welcomes the recent battlefield tour, for wounded veterans of all ages, to Ypres, organised and run by The Not Forgotten Association in co-operation with the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association and Combat Stress; acknowledges, in this Great …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
2nd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES TARGETING JOURNALISTS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House notes that last year 118 media workers lost their lives, yet just one out of 10 such killings of journalists is investigated; supports the annual campaign held every November by the International Federation of Journalists to end impunity for governments and de facto authorities globally in respect …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
SIGHT TESTS IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House is concerned that thousands of children with learning disabilities, who are estimated to be 28 times more likely to have a serious sight problem, are not accessing their right to a free NHS sight test; believes that work by the charity SeeAbility and others in special schools …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
LIVING WAGE WEEK AND REDUCTIONS TO TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House joins all those supporting Living Wage Week from 1 to 7 November 2015; notes the hourly national living wage rate, set by the Living Wage Foundation, according to the cost of living, is currently £7.85 with a London rate of £9.15; further notes the national minimum wage …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
SUPPLY TEACHERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House appreciates and values the work of supply teachers, who are an essential resource for schools; is concerned that in the past five years there has been a significant increase in the number and cost of agencies supplying teachers to schools, meaning increasing amounts of public money going …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
FORCED CHILD ADOPTION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House recognises the suffering caused by forced child adoptions during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, which took place due to social pressures on women who had children outside of marriage; notes the unacceptable adoption and care practices of the past, such as not giving information about welfare services, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
80th ANNIVERSARY OF NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House commends Newcastle International Airport on its 80th anniversary; notes that Newcastle Airport opened on 26 July 1935 and is now the largest airport in the North East of England and the 10th largest in the UK in 2014; recognises that it was requisitioned as an auxiliary wartime …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Awareness Month across the UK and that 13 November 2015 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for the various activities being carried out to raise awareness of the disease during November 2015, including Pancreatic …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
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ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House takes note of the report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies on alcohol-related violence, published on 26 October 2015; notes that the Institute surveyed nearly 5,000 police officers, ambulance staff, NHS medical staff and firefighters in preparing the report; is seriously concerned that 53 per cent of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
LEWIS HAMILTON'S THIRD FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Lewis Hamilton on his victory in the US Grand Prix; applauds him on winning a third Drivers' World Championship; considers Mr Hamilton a role model for young people; and wishes him many more successes in future World Championships.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
NATIONAL LORRY WEEK
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes National Lorry Week, which runs from 26 to 31 October 2015; celebrates the work of professional drivers, hauliers, manufacturers, engineers and all those involved in the road haulage sector which plays a crucial and central role in the British economy; draws attention to the challenges affecting …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
TIPPING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the Government's consultation on tips, gratuities, cover and service charges; warns against the proposals in that consultation to cap the amount employers can take from staff tips as an administration fee; calls on the Government instead to conduct an urgent and immediate review of the 2009 …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS
Tabled by:
Steve Rotheram (Labour - Liverpool, Walton)
That this House notes that architecture is a profession that offers rich possibilities for a wide range of talented individuals; congratulates the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) on its work to increase diversity within the architecture profession; further congratulates RIBA and the architects involved in the RIBA Role Models …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
SAVE OUR STEEL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House congratulates the Daily Mirror on its Save our Steel campaign; is concerned by the crisis in the UK steel industry; recognises the fundamental importance of steel manufacturing to the UK economy and that sector's role in supporting tens of thousands of jobs in its supply chains, while …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB'S CHARITABLE TRADITIONS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club, their charitable arm the Celtic FC Foundation and the Celtic supporters following the raising of approximately £90,000 to assist those affected in the refugee crisis through a number of different initiatives; notes that £40,000 of this will be donated to the British Red …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
20th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
SCOTTISH NATIONAL RUGBY TEAM
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Rugby team on its heroic performance in the recent Rugby World Cup quarter final; notes that despite the result the people of Scotland are incredibly proud of each and every player; pays tribute to the leadership of Vern Cotter and Greig Laidlaw; and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
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HOMELESS HEALTH MATTERS
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with concern the health challenges which confront homeless people; expresses thanks to the St Mungo's charity for the important work it does to help and support homeless people; is alarmed that 7.3 per cent of homeless people suffer from physical health problems and 80 per cent …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th October 2015
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THE BRIDGE REPORT
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House welcomes The Bridge Report launched by the Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation (RMNEF) and wishes to highlight the issues mentioned within; acknowledges the challenges facing seafaring families; notes that there is a disconnect between organisations set up to support families of current and former serving member of …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
HOMELESSNESS AND PHILANTHROPY
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises the charitable and humanitarian gesture made by former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs in allowing homeless people to stay in their property, the former stock exchange building, over the coming winter; notes that across England there are over 700,000 empty buildings which, if …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th October 2015
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CORPORATE TAXATION AND OECD PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports the proposals put forward by the OECD in a reform programme announced in October 2015 to make it harder for firms to move profits to tax havens; welcomes the commitment by the Chancellor to bring forward legislative proposals to enact those reforms, but believes that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
SPECIAL GUARDIANS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises the valuable care undertaken by Special Guardians, including grandparents, appointed as such under Special Guardianship Orders under the Children Act 1989; believes that Special Guardians should be publicly congratulated on the fulfilment of their caring responsibilities, which are often carried out in very difficult personal circumstances; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that providing children with a nutritious lunch is crucial for their early learning development which helps them take the opportunity to excel at school; recalls that the Chancellor recognised this before the last General Election with the promise to protect free school meals for infants; …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY BUDGET
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that the recent changes to pension legislation have meant consumer access to clear and affordable financial advice has become increasingly more important; further notes recent research by the Association of Professional Financial Advisers which demonstrates that on average an adviser firm spends 12 per cent of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
RELIEF OF PAIN USING MEDICINAL HERBAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that medicinal herbal cannabis is used successfully for the relief of pain, and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord damage, for those not helped by other medications, chronic neuropathic pain, for example caused by a damaged nerve, facial neuralgia, chronic pain following shingles, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House notes with concern the possible abolition of the coalition Government's free school meals programme in November's spending review; is aware of the Government's demanded cuts of between 25 and 40 per cent from unprotected budgets and views with deep disquiet speculation that free school meals are at …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTRES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House opposes the decision to close the Open University regional centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Gateshead, Leeds, London and Oxford; notes that the closures would threaten the education and guidance available to students; recognises that the closures could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs; calls for …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2015
ACCESS TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TREATMENT, TRANSLARNA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the draft guidance published by NICE to not approve the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment called Translarna at this stage; acknowledges that NICE has requested further data on cost and information from the latest phase of the clinical trial from PTC Therapeutics, the pharmaceutical company which manufactures …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2015
'ONE TEAM FOR OUR NHS' CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recognises the essential work carried out by support staff in helping the NHS achieve consistently high standards of care and patient experience; believes that everyone who works in the NHS should be properly valued, whatever role they fill; asserts that the media-driven divide between frontline clinical services …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2015
JAMIE OLIVER DOCUMENTARY SUGAR RUSH
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends Jamie Oliver on the recent documentary Sugar Rush, which highlights the risks of the overconsumption of sugar and the necessity of labelling and accurate nutritional information; further commends Mr Oliver on raising this important subject, with poor diet and overconsumption of products high in sugar and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th October 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Friday 16th October 2015
WILSON DOCTRINE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the judgment of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) that the Wilson Doctrine is not legally enforceable and calls it a political statement in a political context, encompassing the ambiguity that is sometimes to be found in political statements; further notes that this runs contrary to assurances …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
8th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House welcomes the positive atmosphere in the talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, the negotiators, Andreas Mavroyiannis and Ozdil Nami and the confidence building measures that are taking place, such as visits, plays and other events involving many Cypriots attended by both …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative, Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
15th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF KEIR HARDIE
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes that 26 September 2015 marks the centenary of the death of Keir Hardie, the first independent representative of working people to be elected to this Parliament, a consistent champion of Scottish Home Rule and votes for women, and an unswerving opponent of British involvement in the …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
FAST FOOD WORKERS' ORGANISING DAY
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House expresses its solidarity with the global campaign against low pay and poor working conditions faced by employees of the fast food giant McDonald's; notes that the majority of the company's workforce in the UK is employed on zero hours contracts, many on the minimum wage of £6.50 …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
1820 RADICAL WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the official unveiling of artwork on 25 September 2015 at Cathcart Square, Greenock in Inverclyde to commemorate the 1820 Radical War; notes that the Radical War, also known as the Scottish Insurrection of 1820, was a week of strikes and unrest, a culmination of Radical demands …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th September 2015
RECOGNITION OF BANGLA AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the ongoing campaign initiated by Bangladeshis in the UK to have Bangala, which is the fifth most common spoken language in the world, recognised as an official language of the UN; and calls on the Government to give its support to this proposal.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
REDUCTION IN FUNDING FOR SOLAR POWER
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the Government's plans to cut support for solar power by cutting the feed-in tariff by 87 per cent; believes that will be extremely destructive for the solar industry; observes that solar power is renewable, carbon-free, and is rapidly becoming cheaper, with the cost …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
TRIDENT RENEWAL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer visited the Faslane Naval Base to announce £500 million of spending; is concerned that this announcement pre-empts a final decision on Trident replacement; and calls on the Government to ensure that any decision on the Trident replacement is subject to …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2015
UK COAL EX-EMPLOYEES AND ENHANCED REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is shocked and alarmed by the decision of the Government not to pay Enhanced Redundancy Payments to UK Coal employees who recently lost their jobs, instead providing only repayable grant monies to the Company in order to assist it to meet its statutory redundancy obligations; believes such …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
7th September 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
ILLEGAL AND UNSUSTAINABLE TIMBER
Tabled by:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Richmond Park)
That this House notes the problem of illegal logging, estimated at between 15 per cent and 30 per cent of the international timber trade, which results in lost revenues for producer countries, environmental damage, loss of biodiversity and increased carbon emissions; further notes that the European Union's Timber Regulation (EUTR) …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
21st July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ASSISTANCE GUIDE DOGS AND ACCESS TO SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent guide dogs survey revealed that 75 per cent of assistance dog owners have been refused access to businesses and services because they are accompanied by their dog, most notably taxi and private hire vehicle providers; notes that it is illegal for a …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2015
LONG TERM CARE COSTS AND INHERITANCE TAX
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the news that the Government is delaying by a further four years the plan to introduce a £72,000 cap on monies taken from an estate to pay for the long-term care of dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease sufferers, whilst it legislates to increase inheritance tax thresholds …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN (NO 2)
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House applauds the work of the Send My Friend to School campaign, which has brought together thousands of school children across the UK to speak up for the right to education and to remind world leaders of their promise that all children should get the chance to go …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
14th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th July 2015
ARMS AND THE KURDS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has a 650 mile border with the self-styled Islamic State and has lost over 1,200 Peshmerga soldiers, with 7,000 injuries since Isis attacked Kurdistan last August; believes that American and British airpower are vital to the continued defence of the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
FAIR PAY FOR APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that apprenticeships are an essential part of the workplace and are an invaluable opportunity for young people to earn a living and learn a trade or profession; recognises the immense contribution that apprenticeship schemes make to individuals' lives, private sector, third sector and public sector organisations, …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th July 2015
TREATMENT OF LOW-PAID EMPLOYEES BY SOTHEBY'S
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Sotheby's and its cleaning contractor Servest, concerning cleaners and porters who are members of the trade union United Voices of the World (UVW); is appalled that Sotheby's and Servest consider peaceful protest to be an act of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
THE LIVING WAGE AT FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the recent commitment of Premier League football clubs to pay the living wage to all full-time employees; notes that the average salary of a Premier League footballer is over £40,000 per week but that many Premier League football clubs still do not pay all contracted and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th July 2015
BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOOD FOR THOUGHT REPORT
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the report by the British Medical Association entitled Food for Thought, which has identified the considerable risks of poor diet for public health; notes that the report identifies an obesity crisis in the UK and calls for a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks to …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
STUDENT GRANTS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the increase in the participation of working class students in higher education since maintenance grants were reintroduced; condemns the proposal to cut grants as a direct attack on the poorest people accessing higher education in England; further notes that the transition from a subsidy to a …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House condemns all systematic human rights violations committed in Kashmir; calls on the Government to encourage the Indian government to abolish the Indian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act which has been pronounced by several UN treaty bodies to be in violation of international law; further calls on the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
HAMPTON SCHOOL AND THE TEXTBOOK THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE
Tabled by:
Stephen Twigg (Labour (Co-op) - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House thanks and congratulates the boys of Hampton School for their work in writing a textbook resource focused on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide; notes that the boys were aware that only 20 per cent of history teachers in the UK teach the Rwandan Genocide to pupils, and embarked …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
THE MUNICIPALITY AND FIRE SERVICE OF YPRES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to, thanks and congratulates the fire service personnel in Ypres, Belgium, who on the evening of Thursday 9 July 2015 played the Last Post at the Menin Gate for the 30,000th time; and notes that this act of remembrance and dedication by the fire brigade …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
GLASGOW SAFE TAXI SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the University of Strathclyde Students' Association, Glasgow Caledonian University's Students' Association and Glasgow Taxis for their response to the community safety concerns of students in creating the Safe Taxi scheme; notes that the simple act of presenting a student card will allow students to get an …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT EL-SISI TO VISIT UK AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is dismayed that the Prime Minister has extended an official invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to visit the UK; notes that, as a member of the then ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, President el-Sisi supported the dissolution of the Egyptian parliament in 2012 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
TRIDENT MAIN GATE DECISION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that the Main Gate decision on Trident replacement is expected to take place in the lifetime of this Parliament; considers that at a time of continuing reductions in public spending the procurement cost of at least £25 billion for replacing Trident could be better spent in …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
LOW PAY AND YOUNG WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the National Living Wage policy announced in the 2015 Budget will not improve the incomes of many low paid workers, owing to the simultaneous reductions in working benefits, tax credits and local housing allowance; further notes that the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies calculates that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 20
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2015
OPERATION OF THE LONDON UNDERGROUND AT NIGHT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that uncontrolled and unmanaged night work can have a serious impact on the physical and mental health and well-being of employees as well as a detrimental impact on family and social life; is therefore appalled that the Mayor of London is imposing night working on tube …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House remains deeply concerned about the extent and conduct of undercover police surveillance and the use of covert human intelligence sources; deeply regrets the distress caused to women by undercover officers forming intimate relationships and even fathering children with them; is concerned that police surveillance extended to covert …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
NATIONAL FARMERS' UNION
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House supports the campaign by the National Farmers' Union to improve safety on the farm; and requests that greater assistance be offered to highlight the educational campaign to make farm buildings and land a safer place for all who work there.
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports the launch of the Why guess when you can test? campaign; hopes that this will raise much needed awareness of how to prevent an infection recognised to be the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
STAFFING ON FIRST GREAT WESTERN TRAIN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House notes that the Department for Transport has agreed with numerous passenger surveys that passengers highly value a member of staff in addition to the driver on trains; welcomes that under railway regulations maintaining the operational role of a guard or conductor guarantees that a second member of …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
SUGARY DRINKS AND HEALTH RISKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked by Harvard University research showing that sugary drinks are implicated in 184,000 deaths worldwide; is deeply concerned that this figure includes 1,316 people from the UK; notes that added sugars such as those found in fizzy drinks are 11 times more likely to cause Type …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
ALCOHOL IN PREGNANCY
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the warning given by Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green, President of the British Medical Association (BMA), in his address to the BMA's Annual Conference in June, that women should not drink any alcohol in pregnancy; supports Sir Albert's recommendation that alcoholic drinks containers should be required to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
POST-STUDY WORK VISAS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports the re-opening of the Tier 1 (post-study work) route to enable foreign students to remain in the UK; recognises the benefit of allowing qualified, hard-working people to apply for the right to live and work in the UK; acknowledges the contribution that students from outwith the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
FREE SPEECH IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House expresses severe concerns about the ongoing restrictions against free speech in Bahrain; notes the recent findings by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch of reprisals against individuals exercising their right to free speech in Bahrain, including the continued ban on protests and rallies and the systematic use …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
GREECE REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates the Greek government on holding the referendum on 5 July 2015 to allow the people of Greece to have their democratic say on new bailout proposals; recognises the majority vote for No to the imposition of further austerity measures which have damaged the economy and caused …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
ENGLAND WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the England Women's Football Team on its outstanding performance throughout the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and in particular its impressive third-place play-off, beating Germany 1-0 to take home the bronze medal; and notes that the conduct and determination of these athletes on and off the …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
ACTION AID'S FEARLESS CAMPAIGN ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
ENERGY COMPANY TREATMENT OF PREPAYMENT METER CUSTOMERS
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the recent Ofgem report calling on all energy suppliers to treat prepayment meter (PPM) customers fairly; further notes that households need more support in switching to different tariffs and method of supply; believes that companies should abolish the charge for installing PPMs as this adds to …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th July 2015
FUTURE OF CLYDE AND HEBRIDES FERRY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House is concerned that publicly owned lifeline ferry services to the Clyde and Hebrides communities are being put out to tender and may be privatised if the contract for ferry operations is passed from publicly owned Caledonian Macbrayne to corporate giant Serco; notes that the decision as to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2015
HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House is disappointed and deeply saddened by the announcement that employee-owned Hatfield Colliery has ceased production following a refusal by the Government to provide the required financial assistance; deeply regrets the imminent loss of the jobs of 428 miners and support staff, the impact this will have on …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2015
HATFIELD COLLIERY CLOSURE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with dismay that, despite the Herculean efforts of the work force, its representatives and others to keep open Hatfield Colliery in South Yorkshire, a decision has been made to cease production at the pit with immediate effect; recalls that the trades unions concerned together with many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
CAR MANUFACTURERS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the consistent criticism that has been levied against car manufacturers for a number of years, whereby new cars are given miles per gallon (mpg) performances almost all of which are more than 20 per cent in excess of genuine real-time car usage, so that a vehicle …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
SUGAR FILM
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends the makers of The Sugar Film with Damon Gameau, which raises awareness of the alarming levels of sugar in ordinary food and drink products; notes that for 60 days the film-maker consumed foods perceived to be healthy, which actually consisted of around 40 teaspoons of sugar …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
SUPPORT FOR TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House supports the current tax credits system as a way to combat poverty and help families as a means of topping up their income and assisting with childcare payments; and opposes any proposal to reduce the family element that would result in lower awards for claimants.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2015
SPORTS LEADERS' ORGANISATION SCHEMES ACROSS BASSETLAW
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House supports the implementation of the Sports Leaders Organisation Scheme in secondary schools across Bassetlaw; recognises the prestige of the qualification and its development of various skills such as motivation and organisation; and requests that each school has the funding to operate the programme from level one up …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
29th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF RED SQUIRRELS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House is concerned at the decrease in the number of red squirrels over the last 50 years, despite attempts to promote and safeguard the species; supports wildlife organisations that have conservation programmes directed at protecting and sustaining the animals; and encourages local communities to keep a data record …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2015
GREECE AND THE EURO ZONE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House considers that the current crisis engulfing Greece and the Eurozone has demonstrated beyond argument that the single currency project is fundamentally flawed and that modern national economies need their own currencies capable of flexing their international values as vital instruments of macroeconomic policy together with domestic interest …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that mental health challenges affect one in four people every year, and it is now essential that through the ambition to achieve parity of esteem that services are properly resourced financially and with trained professionals so that they can be accessed at the earliest opportunity, including …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
INTERNATIONAL DRUGS POLICY AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House welcomes the third global day of action for the Support Don't Punish campaign, to highlight the harms caused by the war on drugs; further welcomes the international day in support of victims of torture; notes that both events take place on 26 June 2015 and that both …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is greatly concerned at the impact that charging for the use of the Child Maintenance Scheme (CMS) is having on families and children; believes that these charges in effect constitute a tax on children in contradiction to the Government's professed child-friendly stance; notes that charities such as …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
DAY OF THE SEAFARER 2015
Tabled by:
Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House supports the International Maritime Organisation's Day of the Seafarer on 25 June 2015; notes that 1.5 million merchant seafarers move 90 per cent of the world's traded goods every year in an exceptionally hazardous and unevenly regulated industry; is concerned that there is a global shortage of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2015
ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes the health and safety progress made since the Rana Plaza disaster two years ago; commends the signatories of the Bangladesh Accord for their commitment to improving health and safety standards in Bangladesh; calls on business to deliver health and safety in corporate social responsibility, improve reporting …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
VAT REDUCTION FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)
That this House recognises that local restaurants and public houses are facing very challenging conditions in the current economy and are being put under further pressure by the rise of large supermarkets that enjoy preferential value added tax (VAT) treatment; notes that these businesses lie at the heart of their …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
24th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
NATIONAL COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House applauds the work done by staff in the National Compliance Enforcement Service (NCES) who brought in £518 million in fines, penalties and confiscation orders during 2013-14 and have continued to improve collection rates despite cuts to staff and resources; recognises the value of sharing data held on …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2015
PROPOSED BAN ON LEGAL HIGHS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recalls that the prohibition of drugs usually results in increased use as occurred with the prohibition of alcohol in the US; also recalls that the imposition in the UK of the harshest drugs prohibition in Europe in 1971 resulted in the increase in the total of heroin …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
SITUATION IN BURUNDI
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses deep concern about the human rights, security and political situation in Burundi, and in particular about the political repression carried out by authorities against political opponents, and the situation of nearly 100,000 refugees driven away from their country by fear; expresses alarm that this security and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
ESSENTIAL SMALL PHARMACIES SCHEME
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises the effects of the withdrawal of the Essential Small Pharmacies (ESP) scheme on areas where patients, especially the elderly and those with small children, struggle to access pharmacies more than a kilometre away from their homes; understands that this is impacting most on areas with high …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
SEAFARERS' RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled by the plight of Indonesian, Filipino and Romanian seafarers stranded in Newport, Wales on the Italian-flagged cargo ship Sunflower E which was arrested on 10 March due to the shipowner's unpaid debts, the eighth case this year of a ship being detained in a UK …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DETENTION OF ANDARGACHEW TSIGE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is dismayed by the continued detention of UK national, and Ethiopian opposition activist, Andargachew Tsige, who was kidnapped from Yemen a year ago on 23 June and held since in solitary confinement in an undisclosed location in Ethiopia; notes with concern that Mr Tsige was sentenced to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
LEVELS OF DIABETES IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned that diabetes in the UK has now reached an all-time high according to latest NHS data; notes that there are now 3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK, and more people continue to be diagnosed; further notes that Type 2 diabetes, which is …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
NEO-NAZI RALLY IN GOLDERS GREEN
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes with concern the planned neo-Nazi demonstration in Golders Green on 4 July 2015; highlights that this rally is due to take place on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, in an area in which 40 per cent of the population is Jewish; praises the public activism in opposition …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
UN PUBLIC SERVICE DAY
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes and supports the UN Public Service Day on 23 June 2015; recognises that Public Service Day pays tribute to all those who work in roles that serve the public and highlights their contribution to society in delivering key services to residents and communities across the length …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
GEORGIA FLOODS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative - Huntingdon)
That this House notes the recent floods in Tbilisi, Georgia, resulting in the tragic death of at least 19 people and the destruction of part of the city including the city zoo; and expresses the thoughts, sympathy and concern of the House to the citizens of Tbilisi in their time …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
NEUADD PANTYCELYN HALL
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the vital role Neuadd Pantycelyn Hall has played in promoting the Welsh language and culture within the University of Aberwystwyth; further notes that the University under its Royal Charter has an obligation to promote the Welsh language; further notes that the University was established in 1872 …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
18th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
AL-QAEDA IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the reported rise of extremist terrorist groups, many associated with Al-Qaeda, in the Arabian Peninsula; notes that this branch of Al-Qaeda is regarded as one of the most dangerous organisations in the world, with a history of directing terrorist acts in the US …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
INVESTMENT IN BUILDING NEW HOMES AND THE HOUSING BENEFIT BILL
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes with concern that there has been a dramatic reduction in the supply of housing, particularly social housing at social rents, since 2010; further notes that plans to extend the right to buy scheme to housing association tenants in England will further reduce the number of social …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
DRONES AND THE 2015 STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)
That this House calls on the Government to address the issues identified in the UK Approach to Unmanned Systems, a Joint Doctrinal Note written in 2011, in connection with the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR); notes the recommendations of the Defence Committee on the need for a current …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF RAIL SERVICES IN THE NORTH
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House is concerned that despite almost half a billion pounds leaking out to shareholders from the privately run Northern Rail and TransPennine Express services, rail services in the North are to be privatised again and also handed over to Dutch, French or German owners; is dismayed that this …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
PASSENGER SAFETY AND PRIVATE HIRE INDUSTRY REGULATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that smartphone apps such as Über are circumventing the law governing the taxi and minicab industry; supports the existing regulations whereby private hire vehicles (PHVs) may only pick up passengers when pre-booked rather than from a rank or in response to being hailed; recognises that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
BUFFER ZONES AROUND ABORTION CLINICS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the recent escalation in anti-abortion activity targeted at women and staff attending abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory services; further notes that approaching and recording women and staff, alongside the distribution of misleading information and distressing images, intimidates women and jeopardises access to legal healthcare …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY AGAINST AUSTERITY MARCH
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House notes evidence that the Government's economic strategy of austerity pursued since 2010 has seen a significant transfer of wealth from the least well-off to the more affluent; further notes the policy has had a disproportionately negative impact on the most disadvantaged areas; believes that this has contributed …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5 and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; further expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all the women who are taking part in the FIFA Women's World Cup; is delighted to see female involvement in football attracting the media attention that it deserves; and wishes all of the participants the very best of luck in this great tournament.
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
RUGBY LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the 7,300 strong increase in regular participation in rugby league as announced by Sport England; recognises the importance of sport and physical recreation for the British public; further welcomes all those new to playing the game of rugby league; believes this increase demonstrates the role rugby …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL 2015
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House condemns the plans to go ahead with the Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2015 in Yulin, China; expresses deep concern at the cruel and inhumane manner in which dogs have been slaughtered in the past; notes the terrible conditions that dogs face prior to being killed as they …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2015
IMPORTATION OF FOIE GRAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the production of foie gras, considering it cruel and unnatural to force-feed geese until it causes internal damage; welcomes the UK's continued ban on domestic production of this foodstuff; commends India on last year becoming the first country in the world to ban the import of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
PRISON OVERCROWDING
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House is appalled at the Government's admission of erroneous figures regarding the prison population and possible overcrowding; recognises that organisations such as the Justice Unions' Parliamentary Group, the Prison Officers Association, and the Howard League for Penal Reform have long warned the Government that prisons are dangerously full; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
GLOBAL TB
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the enormous human and economic cost of the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic which claims 1.5 million lives a year and severely damages the health and wellbeing of nine million people every year; highlights the particular threat posed by Multi-Drug Resistant TB, which is the only major, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT OF GAZA
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that 8 July 2015 will be the first anniversary of the start of the most recent and most devastating Israeli military operation in Gaza and resulted in, according to the UN, more than 2,000 deaths, 1,492 of them civilians and 551 of those, children; notes that …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
YARL'S WOOD IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE
Tabled by:
Kate Osamor (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
That this House notes the work of and problems in Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, and especially the poor treatment of women detainees by Serco; is concerned that despite this, Serco's contract has been renewed; calls on the Home Secretary to reassess the entire detention process so that radical changes …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMOUR CANCER
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House supports the aims of GIST Support UK, the key charity specifically focused on combating gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST); acknowledges that GIST is a rare and awful form of cancer commonly found in the digestive system; and calls on the Government to ensure that the only effective third-line …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
10th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
PUBLICATION OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENT RESULTS
Tabled by:
Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House welcomes the requirement that all clinical trial results should be published; and calls on the Home Office to require and facilitate a similar arrangement for animal experiments, subject to the normal safeguards of commercial and academic confidentiality and safety, to enable researchers to avoid duplication and allow …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
AIR PASSENGER DUTY
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the economic importance attached to reduced air passenger duty (APD); notes the recent decision by the government of the Irish Republic to sell its stake in Aer Lingus to AIG, British Airways' parent company; acknowledges that this commercial decision could place Dublin as a major hub …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
10th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
CASE OF RAIF BADAWI IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is appalled that the sentence handed down last May against Saudi blogger and activist Raif Badawi, of flogging, to be administered very harshly in public, with 50 lashes scheduled once a week for 20 weeks, as well as 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of one million …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House welcomes the progress made by the Home Office in the last Parliament to allow Freedom of Information requests for animal experiment project licences subject to the normal safeguards of commercial and academic confidentiality and safety; and supports the call on the Government by Cruelty Free International to …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2015
IPCC REPORT ON ORGREAVE
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House strongly condemns the decision of the Independent Police Complaints Commission not to launch a full and comprehensive investigation into the behaviour of South Yorkshire Police at the Orgreave Coking Plant on 18 June 1984; believes there is no time limit to justice and furthermore that mining communities …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
DETENTION OF MAJID ALI, CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE STUDENT
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the detention of City of Glasgow student Majid Ali, who was last week sent to Dungavel Detention Centre; notes that Majid is due to be deported to Balochistan, in Pakistan, at 11.30pm on 9 June 2015; expresses concern that Majid will be in …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
9th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
SMALL SCALE HYDRO POWER
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House notes the successful development of small scale hydro supported via Feed-in-Tariff, with 177 MW of small scale hydro now available in Scotland, which represents 75 per cent of UK capacity; recognises the importance of this additional clean energy generation at a time of tightening electricity capacity margins …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
TRINITY MIRROR JOB LOSSES
Tabled by:
Geoffrey Robinson (Labour - Coventry North West)
That this House expresses deep concern at the announcement by Trinity Mirror that it intends to cut 25 Midlands jobs as part of a newsroom restructure; further expresses concern at the impact of such a development on local accountability and democracy; notes the impact this will have on content with …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
9th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
UNFCCC CLIMATE CONFERENCE 2015
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes that the forty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the June session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action, …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th June 2015
ACCOUNTABILITY OF NHS ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is concerned that it has been six months since the threat of a legal challenge forced NHS England to suspend its scorecard system for deciding which drugs to fund; notes that this system was eventually scrapped completely and that a three-month consultation was launched on 27 January …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th June 2015
DIXONS CARPHONE IN WEDNESBURY
Tabled by:
Adrian Bailey (Labour (Co-op) - West Bromwich West)
That this House notes with grave concern Dixons Carphone's announcement that it intends to close its factory in Wednesbury and relocate the plant 90 miles away in Newark, leading to the loss of 500 jobs from the local area and £8 million from the local economy; further notes that this …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes Red Spokes for organising The Big Ride, a sponsored bicycle ride by some 1,000 cyclists from Edinburgh to London to be held from 1 to 9 August 2015 to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance, a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to helping deprived …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
4th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
CONFLICT IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Houthi rebel group continues to fight forces loyal to the legitimate government and President Hadi; notes that a coalition of Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, continues to launch air strikes against the rebels; further notes that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
CLASSIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CLOTHES
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House notes with concern that, at present, children's fancy dress costumes are classified as toys and, as such, are not necessarily fire-proofed or retardant; further notes that whilst fancy dress clothes have passed a flammability test and been awarded a CE mark this test, known as an EN71 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
3rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
BURNING ALIVE OF A 15 YEAR OLD CHRISTIAN BOY IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the beating, torture and burning alive of a 15 year old Christian boy Nauman Masih, on 9 April 2015, in Lahore, after he was identified as a Christian by two Muslim youths; and calls on the government of Pakistan to ensure that the perpetrators of this …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
3rd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
CARERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
SUGAR CONTENT IN FRUIT SNACKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the evidence gathered by the group Action on Sugar, which shows a large number of fruit snacks aimed at children contain unacceptably high levels of sugar; notes that of the 94 products researched by Action on Sugar, 85 per cent were more sugary …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
DEATH SENTENCE ON FORMER PRESIDENT MORSI
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House condemns the unjust death sentence handed down to Former President of the Republic of Egypt, Mr Mohammad Morsi and to a number of his party members by an Egyptian court on 15 May 2015; believes this judgement is cruel and falls short of the principles of justice; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
WALKING TO SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking to school can improve the physical and mental health of children, young people, parents and carers, and provides children and young people with a greater sense of independence and self-confidence; notes the success of Living Streets Walk to School Week 2015 and congratulates Living …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
TRADE IN MEDICAL RECORDS AND DAILY MAIL INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House views with the gravest of concerns the recent revelations by the Daily Mail's Investigation Unit of the trade in personal data, particularly health records; notes that the medical records of thousands of people, including details on sick and disabled individuals, are being secretly sold on for as …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War, when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, one hundred years ago Sikh …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 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
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
HARRY CLASPER
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House welcomes the production by North Eastern playwright Ed Waugh of the play ‘Hadaway Harry', which celebrates the achievements of Harry Clasper and his team who became world rowing champions in June 1845; recognises that their great efforts enabled them to hold their position intermittently over the next …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned by the displacement of 1 million Iraqi Christians by an increase in terrorism that has destabilised the country and forced them to pay protection money, convert to Islam or face death; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Christians are protected …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
EU REFERENDUM VOTING AGE
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House believes that 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to vote in any upcoming referendum on the UK’s relationship with Europe; recognises that teenagers have a clear interest in whether or not we stay in the EU and that the future of the EU is vital …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EASTERN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its support for Christians in Eastern Ukraine where up to 150 Evangelical Christian-Baptist Churches have come under pressure from aggression and war which has brought untold grief to Ukrainian Christians and their families; and calls on the Government to urge the governments of Ukraine and Russia …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
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CHILD ABUSE AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that justice for the survivors of child abuse should be a priority for the Government; notes that concerns have been raised by current and former police officers and special branch officers that by coming forward with evidence related to child abuse they could be prosecuted under …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
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SAFETY AT HMNB CLYDE (FASLANE)
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House views with alarm the revelations of Able Seaman William McNeilly, published by The Sunday Herald, in which he catalogues a series of security breaches and safety failings both at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) and aboard the UK’s nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines; believes that, if substantiated, Mr McNeilly’s allegations …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
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VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
50th ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), established in 1965 in Rutherglen by Bishop Michael Foylan, Monsignor John Rooney and Mr John McKee, guided by the principles of the Second Vatican Council; thanks SCIAF for its dedication to ending poverty and working …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 26)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Jonathan Peter Hetherington, 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), aged 22, from South Wales, Corporal Bryan James Budd, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 29, from Ripon, Lance …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 27)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sergeant Paul Bartlett, Royal Marines, aged 35, Captain Jim Phillipson, 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, aged 29, from St Albans, Hertfordshire, Lance Corporal Peter Edward Craddock, 1st Battalion …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 25)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Marine Richard J Watson, 42 Commando Royal Marines, aged 23, from Caterham, Surrey, Marine Jonathan Wigley, 45 Commando Royal Marines, aged 21, from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Marine Gary Wright, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 24)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private Johan Botha, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, from South Africa, Private Damian Wright, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, aged 23, from Mansfield, Private Ben Ford, 2nd Battalion The …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 22)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Drummer Thomas Wright, 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Forresters, aged 21, from Ripley, Derbyshire, Guardsman Neil 'Tony' Downes, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, aged 20, from Manchester, Lance Corporal …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 20)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Steven 'Jamie' Fellows, 45 Commando Royal Marines, aged 28, from Sheffield, Marine Damian Davies, aged 27, Sergeant John Manuel, aged 38, from North East England, Corporal Mark …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 23)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of James Thompson, Trooper Ratu Sakeasi Babakobau, Household Cavalry Regiment, aged 29, from Fiji, Trooper Robert Pearson, The Queen's Royal Lancers Regiment, aged 22, from Grimsby, Senior Aircraftman Graham Livingstone, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 21)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sergeant Jonathan Mathews, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, aged 35, from Edinburgh, Lance Corporal Kenneth Michael Rowe, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, aged 24, from Newcastle, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 19)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Christopher Harkett, 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, aged 22, from Swansea, Marine Michael 'Mick' Laski, 45 Commando Royal Marines, aged 21, from Liverpool, Corporal Tom Gaden, 1st …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 18)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Major Sean Birchall, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, aged 33, Lieutenant Paul Mervis, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, aged 27, from London, Private Robert McLaren, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 17)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Guardsman Christopher King, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, aged 20, from Birkenhead, Liverpool, Captain Daniel Shepherd, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps, aged 28, from Lincoln, Corporal …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 12)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Rifleman Daniel Holkham, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, aged 19, from Chatham, Kent, Lance Corporal of Horse Jonathan Woodgate, Household Cavalry Regiment, aged 26, from Lavenham, Suffolk, Sergeant Steven Campbell, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 16)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Fusilier Shaun Bush, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, aged 24, from Warwickshire, Sergeant Paul McAleese, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, aged 29, from Hereford, Private Jonathon Young, 3rd …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 14)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Tommy Brown, The Parachute Regiment, Lance Corporal Christopher Roney, A Company, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, aged 23, from Sunderland, Lance Corporal Michael David Pritchard, 4th Regiment, Royal …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 15)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Corporal Nicholas Webster-Smith, Royal Military Police, aged 24, from Glangwili, Staff Sergeant Olaf Sean George Schmid, Royal Logistic Corps, aged 30, from Truro, Corporal Thomas 'Tam' Mason, the Black …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 11)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze, B (Malta) Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), aged 31, from Manchester, Private Jonathan Monk, 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, aged …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 13)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Kingsman Sean Dawson, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, aged 19, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, Rifleman Mark Marshall, 6th Battalion The Rifles, aged 29, from Exeter, Lance Sergeant Dave …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 10)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Marine David Charles Hart, 40 Commando Royal Marines, aged 23, from Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, Bombardier Samuel Joseph Robinson, 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, aged 31, from Carmarthen, Private Thomas …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 8)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private John Howard, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 23, from Wellington, New Zealand, Guardsman Christopher Davies, 1st Battalion Irish Guards, aged 22, from St Helens, Merseyside, Ranger Aaron …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 6)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Paul Watkins, 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), aged 24, from Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa, Highlander Scott McLaren, The Highlanders 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 7)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Private Daniel Steven Prior, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, aged 27, from Peacehaven, East Sussex, Lance Corporal McKee, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, aged 27, from Banbridge, County …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 9)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Ishwor Gurung, 69 Gurkha Field Squadron, 21 Engineer Regiment, aged 21, from Pokhara, Nepal, Sapper Darren Foster, 21 Engineer Regiment, aged 20, from Carlisle, Rifleman Remand Kulung, 1st …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 5)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Sapper Elijah Bond, 35 Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers, aged 24, from St Austell, Rifleman Sheldon Lee Jordan Steel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, aged 20, from Leeds, Private Thomas Christopher …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Lance Corporal Jamie Webb, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, aged 24, from Wythenshawe, Kingsman David Robert Shaw, 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, aged 23, from Barrow-in-Furness, Sapper …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 4)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Guardsman Jamie Shadrake, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, aged 20, from Wrexham, Wales, Lance Corporal Matthew David Smith, Corps of Royal Engineers, aged 26, from Aldershot, Lieutenant Andrew Robert Chesterman, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
MULTILATERAL DISARMAMENT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House supports the Secretary of State for Defence, the right hon. Member for Sevenoaks, when he said in a parliamentary debate in January 2015 that the Government shares the vision of a world that is without nuclear weapons, achieved through multilateral disarmament (Official Report, 20 January 2015, column …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No.1)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Captain Thomas Clarke, aged 30, from Cardiff, Flight Lieutenant Rakesh Chauhan, aged 29, from Birmingham, Warrant Officer Class 2 Spencer Faulkner, aged 38, Corporal James Walters, aged 36, from …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FATALITIES IN AFGHANISTAN (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House salutes the bravery of the armed forces who served in Afghanistan and records with sorrow the deaths of Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley, The Queen's Royal Hussars, aged 26, from Bolton, Sergeant Luke Taylor, The Royal Marines, aged 33, from Bournemouth, Lance Corporal Michael Foley, Adjutant General's Corps …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
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NUTRITION IN NHS HOSPITALS
Tabled by:
David Tredinnick (Conservative - Bosworth)
That this House believes that it is unacceptable for NHS hospitals and other properties to continue to serve foods high in sugar, fat and salt; and recommends that the NHS should lead by example and manage its estate in a way that stops promoting the over-consumption of energy-dense nutritionally poor …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
27th May 2015
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OBESITY, DIET AND LABELLING
Tabled by:
David Tredinnick (Conservative - Bosworth)
That this House welcomes the recommendations in the Health Select Committee Report, Impact of Physical Activity on Diet and Health; believes that the Government needs to prioritise prevention, health promotion and early intervention to tackle the growing obesity crisis, and provide the necessary resources; acknowledges that progress has been made …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
24th March 2015
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PATIENTS WITH ULTRA RARE DISEASES AND POWERS OF THE HEALTH SECRETARY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the Public Administration Select Committee meeting of 25 February 2015 where the Secretary of State for Health referred to the document he uses to hold NHS England to account, the Framework Agreement between the Department of Health and NHS England; also notes that the Health Secretary …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
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Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
24th March 2015
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KURDISH NATIONAL AWARDS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House warmly welcomes the recent inauguration of the Centre for Kurdish Progress' national awards for the most successful Kurds in Britain as a sign of the growing importance and vibrancy of the Kurdish Diaspora in the UK; notes that the award categories include business, role model, social responsibility, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
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Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2015
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A MANIFESTO FOR COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that GP services are being overloaded across the country with many patients unable to get appointments with a doctor for many days and sometimes weeks; further notes that A&E departments are also being overloaded, as patients increasingly resort to A&E departments to get basic medical treatment; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
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Labour: 2
24th March 2015
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UBER AND TAXI AND MINICAB SERVICES
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that Uber, a multinational company based in San Francisco, US, is now providing taxi services in the UK; further notes that Uber threatens to put out of work many established taxi and minicab firms and their employees, currently subject to various regulations to ensure safety standards …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
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Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
24th March 2015
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CIVIL WAR IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by recent developments in Yemen, which has descended into chaos and civil war; is appalled by the recent series of bombings against mosques in Sanaa, for which the group Islamic State have claimed responsibility; deplores attempts by groups loyal to former autocrat Ali Adullah Saleh, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
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Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2015
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SECONDARY TICKETING MARKET
Tabled by:
Steve Rotheram (Labour - Liverpool, Walton)
That this House congratulates the company Twickets on its success in the re-sale ticket market; believes that Richard Davies and the Twickets board are undertaking vitally important work to address the problems that exist with the secondary ticketing market; notes that the company offers a transparent way for the exchange …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
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Labour: 1
23rd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
LOWER OIL PRICES AND THE BUS INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the price of oil is 50 per cent below its recent trend price and is forecast to stay at its new lower level for a prolonged period; further notes that, while falls in the oil price represent pure profit for bus companies, bus fares increased …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House records its disappointment at five wasted years in which the Coalition Government has failed to reform the parliamentary abuses that continue to undermine the reputation of politics, such as cash for access to politicians and cash for peerages continuing unabated, 99 per cent of corporate lobbying untouched …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
CARMEN ARISTEGUI AND JOURNALISM IN MEXICO
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses its shock that Carmen Aristegui, one of Mexico's independent journalists, has been dismissed for her work in the MVS Noticias (news); notes that Ms Aristegui's four-hour daily programme is very popular and often exposes corruption and human rights abuses; further notes that the targeting of such …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
DISAPPEARANCES IN BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat - Cambridge)
That this House notes with alarm the lack of a free and open democratic process in Bangladesh, and in particular the recent disappearance of Salah Uddin Ahmed, spokesperson and joint-secretary of the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP); further notes that there have been many other disappearances, including that of BNP …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
YEMEN AND THE KILLING OF JOURNALIST ABDULKARIM AL-KHAIWANI
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House condemns the killing of journalist Abdulkarim al-Khaiwani in Yemen and calls for the relevant authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigation into this and other targeted assassinations; is deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Yemen, which has witnessed restrictions and freedom of assembly …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
ALAN TURING SQUARE
Tabled by:
John Leech (Liberal Democrat - Manchester, Withington)
That this House welcomes the campaign to rename Leningrad Square in Wythenshawe after Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) computer and Enigma code breaker, Alan Turing; notes that Manchester is currently twinned with St Petersburg, formerly Leningrad, the birthplace of Russia's appalling anti-gay laws which ban homosexual propaganda; further …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
PROTESTS IN DETENTION CENTRES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes with serious concern that protests, demonstrations and hunger strikes by detainees have taken place in detention centres around the country, including Harmondsworth Detention Centre; and calls on the Home Secretary to launch an independent public inquiry into the grievances of the detainees which have sparked these …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
DISPOSAL OF WET WIPES AND OTHER MATERIALS
Tabled by:
Joan Ruddock (Labour - Lewisham, Deptford)
That this House is appalled to learn that the number of wet wipes found as part of the Marine Conservation Society's Beach Clean increased by 50 per cent in a year; understands that wet wipes do not break down like toilet tissue due to their tougher, sometimes plastic, fibres; further …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
SAVILE INQUIRY AND VERITA
Tabled by:
John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House notes that Verita were responsible for centrally editing the reports from individual hospitals as part of the Savile Inquiry; further notes that Verita state on their website that We are renowned for our thoroughness and commitment to producing evidence-based reports that can withstand rigorous challenge; recognises that …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
20th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
COVERT SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is deeply concerned by the revelations of Peter Francis, former member of the Metropolitan Police Force's Special Demonstrations Squad, in relation to the unit's covert state surveillance of trade unions and their members, including Unison, the Fire Brigades Union, the Communication Workers Union, National Union of Teachers, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2015
EXTENSION OF THE BADGER CULL
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House believes that commencing the next badger cull in June 2015 is completely misguided and that it will result in many badger cubs being killed when they do not have TB; and calls on the Government to abandon plans for the 2015 cull since this has been found …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2015
NATIONAL EXPRESS
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the anti-trade union activities of UK-listed National Express PLC in its operations in the US, largely ignoring the safety concerns raised by employees and parents alike when transporting children to and from school; notes that these practices contrast with those of competing companies such as First …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Tabled by:
Ed Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 [SI, 2015, No. 102], dated 4 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2015, be annulled
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
INDIA'S DAUGHTER AND ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the very powerful effect of Leslee Udwin's documentary, India's Daughter, inspired by the Indian peoples' response to the gang rape of a 23 year old medical student, Jyoti Singh, as demonstrated by the resulting month-long protests of men and women from all walks of life; further …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
LESBIANS AND GAYS SUPPORT THE MINERS GROUP 1984-85 TO 2015
Tabled by:
Hywel Francis (Labour - Aberavon)
That this House places on record its thanks to the Lesbians and Gays Supports the Miners' Group for its solidarity with mining communities organised by the Neath, Dulais and Swansea Valley Miners' Support Group and many other mining families in other coalfields during the miners' strike of 1984-85; recognises the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House commends Health Poverty Action's report of February 2015, Casualties of War: How the War on Drugs is harming the world's poorest, which highlights how the predominant drug policy of prohibition has undermined attempts to tackle poverty and improve health; notes that this is confirmed by evidence presented …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
PENSION SCAMS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the imminent change in the way personal pensions can be utilised; is concerned that tens of thousands of people, who qualify for more flexible arrangements from April 2015, have been targeted by those operating financial scams which seek to convince people to invest substantial pension savings …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th 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
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FUTURE FUNDING CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes the Local Government Association's Future Funding campaign and supports its aim of securing sustainable long-term funding for local authorities; acknowledges that councils have made £20 billion worth of savings since 2010, and applauds their resilience and ability to innovate; recognises that millions of people rely on …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
ST PATRICK'S DAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to provide for St Patrick's Day, 17 March, to become an annual public holiday in Northern Ireland; recognises that a shared celebration of St Patrick, as a common symbol for all the people of Northern Ireland regardless of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
CARE.DATA AND PATHFINDER AREA LAUNCH
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House views with great concern plans by NHS England to relaunch the care.data initiative in trial regions in the run-up to the general election; recalls that the previous attempt to launch care.data was an unmitigated disaster that had to be abandoned due to widespread public opposition; believes that …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
16th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
NHS AND THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that the NHS is still included in the scope of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) despite the risk of this leading to a privatised, fragmented service that is run for private profit rather than public wellbeing; recognises that only a complete and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
INQUIRY INTO BA SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House calls for the setting up of an independent, judge-led, public inquiry into the surveillance of employees by British Airways and Gate Gourmet during and following industrial action undertaken by their employees.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
12th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
DETENTION AND TREATMENT OF BOYS FROM HARES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 15 March 2015, Mothering Sunday in the UK, marks the second anniversary of the arrest of five 16-year-old Palestinian boys from the village of Hares; condemns their having been dragged out of their homes at 3am by Israeli soldiers with attack dogs, taken without explanation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
ISTANBUL CONVENTION ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House calls on governments across Europe to ratify the Istanbul Convention on Women's Rights; believes the Convention to be an influential tool to tackle violence which affects the lives of millions of women in Europe; further believes that countries which ratify the treaty have an obligation to support …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
VAT ON WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Charlotte Leslie (Conservative - Bristol North West)
That this House is concerned about the level of Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on women's sanitary products, such as tampons and sanitary towels; notes that, whilst female sanitary products are subject to a five per cent rate of VAT, shaving razors are subject to a zero per cent rate, …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
SAFETY AND SECURITY ROLE OF RAIL STATION STAFF
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House is concerned for the safety of the travelling public by threats to reduce the number of station staff; notes that the platform train interface is a major risk on the railways; further notes that Passenger Focus supports proper staffing at stations and has called for obligatory staffing …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
McDONALD'S TAX AFFAIRS AND THE EXCHEQUER
Tabled by:
Ian Davidson (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow South West)
That this House is gravely concerned at evidence of the aggressive tax avoidance strategies pursued by global fast-food chain McDonald's over several years up to 2013; commends the work of the worldwide coalition of trade unions and global justice campaigns that resulted in the disclosure of these findings in the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
17th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th March 2015
SALE OF PARACETAMOL
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned that many vulnerable young people under the age of 18, who regularly self harm, are able with ease to buy paracetamol over the counter in shops; is aware that as UK law stands no age restrictions are currently in place to prevent this; notes, however, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
SALVATION ARMY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Salvation Army on reaching its 150th anniversary; acknowledges the great work that General William Booth began and that still continues in communities throughout the UK to this day; and commends it for its passion and dedication in the service of others.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House welcomes the broadcast of the BBC's documentary India's Daughter, which draws attention to the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh and other women; applauds the students from Jawaharlal Nehru University who marched to protest against the treatment of women; commends the police force and justice system of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
10th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2015
PARITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House notes with concern that some outsourced providers of public sector contracts are failing to pay their employees on the same terms and conditions as those carrying out the same work directly for the public sector; believes that all employees carrying out public sector work should have parity …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2015
POSTAL WORKERS AND CYBERSTREETWISE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Cyberstreetwise publicity campaign which makes a joke of dogs biting postal workers; notes that over 3,000 postal workers are injured every year and that two were nearly killed in 2007-08; believes that education, training, encouraging responsible dog ownership, enforcement and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is concerned about widespread reports of growing authoritarianism in Turkey, particularly illustrated by, but not restricted to, the state censorship and imprisonment of journalists in Turkey; notes the continued imprisonment since 14 December 2014 of Hidayet Karaca who is the chief executive of a Turkish television network …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
MEDIATION WITH UNESCO FOR THE REPATRIATION OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House is aware that half of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin 210 years ago using a flimsy legal justification during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, remain on display in the British Museum; notes that, when presented with the facts, the British public favours …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
9th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
FUNDING OF FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that further education colleges are central to improving the nation's skills; shares the concerns of those working and studying in further education regarding the recently announced 24 per cent cuts to non-apprenticeship adult education funding in England; recognises that this will have a devastating effect on …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
DIAGNOSIS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Tabled by:
Charles Hendry (Conservative - Wealden)
That this House notes the ten-fold increase over 10 years of labelling children with diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); further notes the guidance by NICE on the serious potential side effects of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for this condition; affirms that there are serious concerns about the overuse of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
6th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
PSHE AND CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House is deeply concerned about recent cases of child abuse across the country; notes that recent reports from the Education Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Home Affairs Committee and the Children's Commissioner have all highlighted the key role that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
PARTIAL UPRATING FOR FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House notes with concern the situation faced by 550,000 British pensioners living overseas, primarily in Commonwealth countries, who are currently deprived of annual state pension uprating adjustments by the Government's frozen pension policy; believes that there is a positive incremental solution of partial uprating, involving introducing annual uprating …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
PRIME MINISTER'S QUESTION TIME
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled at the demeaning spectacle of Prime Minister's Questions, where the Leader of the Opposition's questions are not answered by the Prime Minister, who uses the occasions as a bully pulpit for his own chosen issues; notes the widely expressed public revulsion at this ill-mannered, pointless …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
SEWAGE ON RAILWAY TRACKS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour - None)
That this House is dismayed that ScotRail train services and also East Coast rail services into Scotland still discharge effluent onto railway tracks; is concerned that there is no formal or legal requirement to stop train operating companies from discharging toilet waste onto the track or to force rolling stock …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
4th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
NATURAL RESOURCES OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine One and Noa South of Gaza Marine Two …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, 100 years ago, Sikh troops …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
FURTHER EDUCATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House deplores the cuts to the further education budget which will impact severely on Bradford College and on other colleges throughout the country; notes that 24 per cent is to be cut from that budget in the next financial year; believes that crucial stepping stones back into learning …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
5th March 2015
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EXHIBITION ON THE PILLAGE AND DESTRUCTION OF MORPHOU, CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House warmly congratulates the Mayor of Morphou and the members of the Morphou municipality on holding their photography exhibition, Morphou: The Pillage and Destruction of Age-Long Heritage, in the UK to remind the British public, the EU and the major countries of the world of the ongoing injustice …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
4th March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2015
BENEFITS SANCTIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House welcomes the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into Benefits sanctions policy beyond the Oakley Review; notes the large amount of compelling evidence from the PCS union, charities, welfare advisers and academics showing that the current sanctions regime is excessive, punitive and failing; is concerned that sanctions are …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
3rd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2015
PARDON FOR PEOPLE CONVICTED UNDER REPEALED ANTI-GAY LAWS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House welcomes the recent pardon granted to Alan Turing for his conviction under anti-gay laws; recognises that a further 50,000 to 100,000 men were also convicted of offences under those laws during the 20th century; believes this is one of the UK's great historical injustices; notes with concern …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th 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
3rd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MEXICO
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes, on the occasion of the State Visit to the UK of the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, that continued violations of internationally accepted labour rights take place on a daily basis in Mexico, many of which have been carried out in an attempt to crush …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Andrew Love (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton)
That this House agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that there is a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; fears the outbreak of further hostilities unless the situation improves dramatically; notes the considerable amount of British and other international aid required to keep Gaza from deteriorating further and to assist in …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
YAMUNA RIVER IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is concerned by the damage caused by pollution to the Yamuna River, one of the holiest and most significant rivers in India; notes that domestic and commercial waste is dumped in large quantities into the river and that no fresh water flows through cities like Delhi, Mathura, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND'S FAIR ENOUGH? EMPLOYMENT CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour - None)
That this House welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's Fair Enough? employment campaign which aims to help employees assert their rights and remind them of the laws which protect those rights; commends the detailed report accompanying the campaign which outlines the common unfair employment practices that Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) clients have …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
FRENCH NATIONAL KIDNAPPED IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House condemns the kidnapping of Isabelle Prine and interpreter Sherine Makkaoui in Yemen and calls for their immediate release; notes that Ms Prine, a French national and World Bank consultant, was taken with Ms Makkaoui by unidentified gunmen; is deeply concerned at the political and security vacuum in …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
25th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
UK OFFSHORE OIL INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the severity of the downturn in the UK's offshore oil industry resulting from the slump in oil prices; believes that short-term responses such as delay or cancellation of long-term projects, laying off workers, extending working hours, accelerating cost-cutting recruitment practices or changing terms and conditions without …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
EPILEPSY VOLUNTEERS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the excellent work being done across the UK by groups like Epilepsy Action supporting the 600,000 people with epilepsy; recognises the outstanding efforts being made across the UK as a whole, but particularly in Northern Ireland, by volunteers who have helped raise the profile of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the introduction of charging for use of the new Child Maintenance Service and that a lack of resources means that £2.9 billion of the £3.9 billion arrears owed to single parent families is not being collected; deplores the fact that money once intended …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INSULT TO INJURY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes the invaluable contribution made by servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, to the security of the UK and the risks they take with their health and lives in defence of freedom; further notes that this unique sacrifice is not fully recognised within the social care system, …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd March 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2015
EPILEPSY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that there are more than 500,000 people in the UK who are affected by epilepsy, an illness that can develop in anyone at any age and be difficult to diagnose, with treatment often taking years to successfuly be established; understands that currently only one in …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 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
24th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015
DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes the importance of support for students with disabilities to enable them to access education; is concerned with the proposed changes to the disabled students' allowance (DSA) announced on 7 April 2014 and updated in regulations laid on 16 October 2014; believes that the Non-Medical Help (NMH) …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises that the new Egyptian constitution advocates religious freedom and equality for all of Egypt's citizens; further recognises the Egyptian government's pledge to reduce persecution and congratulates it on this commitment; commends President el-Sisi on the actions he has taken thus far; and urges the Egyptian government, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
23rd February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
MEASURE TO MINIMISE TAX EVASION
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House calls on HM Revenue and Customs to amend the standard income tax form to include a question box on whether the person completing it has control of a foreign bank account so that if the box were ticked, the location of the account would have to be …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
1980s HEALTH GUIDELINES ON SATURATED FATS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that recent evidence published in the journal, Open Heart, has determined that dietary guidelines given 30 years ago to avoid fatty foods were based on shaky evidence; believes that this has led to a focus on foods high in fat content; is concerned that this focus …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
RIGHT TO STRIKE
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 18 February 2015 is Global Day of Action for the Right to Strike; further notes that the Canadian Supreme Court on 30 January 2015 handed down a judgment proclaiming that the right to strike was a fundamental right inherent in the fact that freedom of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
MIGRANTS' DEATHS AT SEA
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses alarm at yet another tragic loss of life at sea when 300 migrants were feared drowned in the Mediterranean trying to escape through Libya; notes the wholly inappropriate tendency of many to blame the people-traffickers; acknowledges that thousands have died in the Mediterranean fleeing war, poverty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
WORKING CONDITIONS OF CARE WORKERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that care workers play an important role in looking after the elderly, sick and vulnerable; further notes that care workers should be treated with dignity and respect and should have the right to decent terms and conditions; believes that all care workers should be paid the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2015
PREMIER LEAGUE TELEVISION RIGHTS
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that broadcasters are paying more than £5 billion for the rights to televise Premier League games and that this amounts to more than £10 million a match, with further international sales still to come; points out that, while this demonstrates the strength of the league and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
12th February 2015
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
STATELESSNESS AND TERRORISM LAWS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is appalled at the decision by Bahrain to revoke the nationality of over 100 human rights defenders, doctors, journalists, bloggers and ex-parliamentarians since 2012 and most recently in January 2015 when it revoked the citizenship of 72 individuals; is concerned that this decision has made many individuals …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
TRANSFER OF NATIONAL GALLERY STAFF TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House condemns the decision by the National Gallery to transfer 400 of its 600 staff to the private sector; notes that these staff are responsible for the security of the paintings and the public and provide information about the collection to the Gallery's millions of visitors each year; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern over the continued unrest in Northern Nigeria which has left 2,000 people dead since 3 January 2015 and has displaced 30,000 people, with over 1,000 churches destroyed since 2009; and calls for better protection to be given to Christians in Northern Nigeria, particularly in light …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
12th February 2015
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
DISPUTE INVOLVING CONTRACT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (LONDON) LTD
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of the cleaning contractor employed by Sotheby's London branch, Contract Cleaning and Maintenance (London) Ltd (CCML), towards the cleaners and porters who are members of the trade union United Voices of the World (UVW) who have issued a …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
11th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
MCKENZIE FRIENDS
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes that following the cuts in legal aid provision there has been an increase in people representing themselves in court with the assistance of a McKenzie Friend; understands that a McKenzie Friend is usually a non-lawyer and is often a friend or colleague of the litigant in …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
SUE RYDER DYING DOESN'T WORK 9 TO 5 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Sarah Champion (Labour - Rotherham)
That this House expresses support for Sue Ryder's campaign, Dying doesn't work 9 to 5, and believes that all dying people, their carers and families should have access to dedicated 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week, palliative advice and support and co-ordination; expresses concern that only eight per cent of clinical commissioning …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
11th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th February 2015
LEICESTER FOOD PARK LAUNCH
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House applauds the launch of Leicester's £5.8 million Food Park, which was officially opened on 3 February 2015; commends Leicester City Council for completing the complex, which provides nine specialist manufacturing units; notes the centre will provide a boost to the local economy and create dozens of jobs; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
23rd February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2015
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION REPORT
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that rates of the chronic lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which causes scarring of people's lungs, have increased more than sixfold over the past 40 years, today accounting for the deaths of around 5,000 people a year in the UK; notes that the disease often …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th February 2015
ACTION BY BISHOP OF GUILDFORD ON VICAR'S REMARKS
Tabled by:
David Winnick (Labour - Walsall North)
That this House is pleased at the action taken by the Bishop of Guildford regarding a vicar’s absurd and conspiratorial theories about the 9/11 attacks; and moreover considers that such a senseless outburst in no way assists the plight of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
3 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
10th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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
10th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2015
COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS REPORT ON REFORM OF LEGAL AID
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the Thirty-sixth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, on Implementing reforms to civil legal aid, HC 808; is concerned by the figures published by the Committee which highlight a 30 per cent rise in cases starting in family courts where both parties are representing themselves …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th February 2015
REDUCTIONS IN ALCOHOL DUTY
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes the estimate made by HM Treasury that the abolition of the Alcohol Duty Escalator in 2014 will cost the Exchequer over £1.2 billion over the next four years; further notes that over the same period the same money could fund the salaries of 7,838 A&E nurses, …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th February 2015
BARNET UNISON CARE WORKERS PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes with grave concern the continuation of the long-running industrial dispute between Barnet Council and Your Choice Barnet (YCB), a local authority trading company 100 per cent owned by the London Borough of Barnet, which provides services for adults with disabilities; further notes that this dispute relates …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 1
9th February 2015
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2015
ANDARGACHEW TSIGE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House congratulates Mr Andargachew Tsige on his 60th birthday; regrets that this is being spent in prison in Ethiopia; is aware that Mr Tsige, who is a British citizen, was tried in absentia, sentenced to death and later illegally removed from Yemen to Ethiopia, where he is now …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th February 2015
Ronnie Campbell signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2015
TACKLING ANTI-SEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the publication of a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti-Semitism; welcomes the cross-party nature of the report and the positive engagement of a wide range of stakeholders in the process; further welcomes the inquiry panel's action plan to address the concerns of the Jewish …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1