31st October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Detention and trial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House demands the immediate release of Filipino community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been in detention since her arrest along with four human rights defenders since 7 February 2020 in Tacloban City and now faces the witness stand on 11 November; believes that the evidential basis for …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
TFL concessions
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House welcomes the Government’s Passenger Rail Services (Public Ownership) Bill, which is nearing completion of its passage through Parliament; notes that the Government’s impact assessment of the Bill states that there will be significant savings to the Government and that public ownership represents an opportunity to improve passenger …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Support for endometriosis care
Tabled by:
Catherine Fookes (Labour - Monmouthshire)
That this House is concerned about the severe impact that endometriosis has on the physical and mental health of one in ten women in the UK; notes that this painful condition affects 1.5 million women causing chronic pain, and fatigue and, in some cases, an inability to conceive and that …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
11th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
World Diabetes Day 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates World Diabetes Day 2024, marked on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922; notes the theme for 2024 is Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps to raise awareness and improve the lives of people suffering with Diabetes; highlights …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
12th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Humanitarian situation in Sudan (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has displaced over 10 million people, caused widespread famine, and fuelled religious persecution and human rights abuses, including sexual violence; recognises this severe humanitarian crisis; urges the Government to act urgently by supporting an immediate, internationally mediated …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
FA Cup replays
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that the recent men’s FA Cup first round was the first to be played without the opportunity of a replay for matches that ended in a draw; regrets that, as a result, non-league teams including Weston-super-Mare, Hednesford Town, Guiseley, Southend United and others were thus denied …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
5th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Gaza family visa scheme
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the loss of over 40,000 people in Gaza resulting from the current conflict with the toll of injured, exposed to infectious disease and famine growing by the day, and far exceeding 100,000, while the destruction of the Gaza's health infrastructure means that people cannot access vital …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
5th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Haggis the pygmy hippo
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House celebrates the birth of Haggis, Edinburgh Zoo’s newest pygmy hippo; recognises that pygmy hippos are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species; commends the work that Edinburgh Zoo does to promote biodiversity and protect vulnerable species; hopes that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
5th November 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Imprisonment of Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the continuing imprisonment of British national writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, whose most recent five-year sentence ended on 29 September, yet the Egyptian government refused to release him; notes that following the refusal by Egypt’s government to release Alaa, Laila Souief, Alaa’s mother, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 8
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication shortages
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the shortage and intermittent availability of ADHD medications such as concerta XL; notes the symptoms those with ADHD exhibit, such as difficulty focusing and acting without thinking, as well as the impacts of these on the daily functioning of individuals; further notes the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2024
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports Islamophobia Awareness Month, which is taking place this November; recognises the valuable contributions that British Muslims make to our country; acknowledges that anti-Muslim sentiment is still far too prevalent in our society, and has sadly been on the rise in light of the conflict in the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Access to banking hubs
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lost …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 18
Green Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Release of fire appliance and life-saving equipment to Palestine
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House expresses deep concern over the seizure of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment, donated by the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland, which has been held at the Israeli port of Ashdod since 21 July despite having documented clearance; notes that the appliance, packed with firefighting kit, personal …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 9
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
2% wealth tax
Tabled by:
Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley)
That this House notes the growing disparity in wealth distribution within the UK; recognises the need for a fairer tax system that ensures the wealthiest individuals contribute their fair share to society; calls on the Government to introduce a 2% annual wealth tax on individuals with assets exceeding £10 million; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Impact of austerity on the Fire and Rescue Service
Tabled by:
Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House expresses deep concern over the detrimental effects of austerity on the UK’s fire and rescue services, particularly in rural areas like Yeovil, where funding, training, and recruitment have been significantly impacted; acknowledges that since 2010, one in five firefighter jobs has been lost and central government funding …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Zoe’s Place and funding for children’s hospices
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes its deep concern at the announcement that children’s hospice Zoe’s Place in Liverpool is at risk of imminent closure; applauds the phenomenal response to this shocking news in the city and thanks the huge charitable drive to raise £5 million by 9 November to save Zoe’s …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
29th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Oliver Campbell wrongful conviction
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the recent decision of the Court of Appeal to overturn the wrongful conviction of Oliver Campbell, who was convicted in 1991 and served over 11 years in prison; pays tribute to the tenacity and dedication of Oliver, his loved ones and his lawyers Michael Birnbaum KC …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 7
28th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Ticket offices and station staff
Tabled by:
Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge)
That this House notes that 31 October 2024 marks one year since the Conservative Government scrapped plans to close nearly 1,000 ticket offices and cut around 2,300 station staff jobs; commends the campaign led by the RMT union, alongside many groups including those representing disabled and older people, which resulted …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 9
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
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Supporting business growth in Leicestershire
Tabled by:
Shivani Raja (Conservative - Leicester East)
That this House commends Leicester for being recognised as the UK’s most entrepreneurial city, with one of the highest rates of new business creation in the country; acknowledges the essential role that entrepreneurs across Leicester and Leicestershire play in strengthening the UK economy through job creation, innovation, and community development; …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024
SEND provision at Kingsbury High
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House commends the extraordinary education that Kingsbury High school provides for SEND children and young people; expresses concern about young people with special educational needs and disabilities; acknowledges these children have behaviour issues and struggle to socialise; further expresses concern that SEND children struggle with reading and writing, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Reductions in jobs and services at the BBC
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Independent - Salford)
That this House greatly regrets the announcement of further new cuts to news and current affairs programming, resulting in a net loss of 130 employed posts; notes that, whilst the World Service itself is a valuable international service which needs secured funding, using it to replace domestic UK BBC radio …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Disarmament Week
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes the commencement of the United Nations' Disarmament Week, created to promote measures that ensure the prevention and cessation of armed conflict; expresses regret over the staggering human, social, economic, and ecological costs of armed conflict; observes the critical importance of pursuing multilateral disarmament as a means …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Outdoor education
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
World Food Day
Tabled by:
Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House marks World Food Day, a UN designated-day celebrated on 16 October every year; notes the approximately 733 million people facing hunger in the world; further notes that everyone should have the right to adequate food; acknowledges the role of farmers and rural communities in producing food to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Anytime Single tickets with railcards
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes with concern the targeting by Rail Operators of 16-25 and 26-30 railcard holders who have purchased Anytime Single tickets during peak morning times, unknowingly invalidating their tickets due to a Railcard minimum fare requirement; further notes that despite a £12 minimum fare for Anytime Singles at …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
29th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses its regret at the passing of laws in Israel's Knesset which in effect denies the protections and means essential for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to operate; believes there is no viable alternative to …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 10
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
United Nations Day
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House commemorates the 79th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter; values the UN’s role as a vanguard of the international system and a custodian of peace, justice, respect, human rights, tolerance, and solidarity; notes with appreciation the UN's role in addressing complex global …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Oscar Mayer strikes
Tabled by:
Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr)
That this House acknowledges the strike by hundreds of Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham, protesting the company’s intention to alter contracts by removing fully paid breaks, eliminating enhanced payments, and ending days off in lieu for working bank holidays, changes which could cost workers up to £3,000 annually, whilst under …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 12
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
16th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th October 2024
Low level letter boxes and back injuries
Tabled by:
Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)
That this House notes that low level letter boxes cause back injuries to postmen and women each year, force postal staff to stoop to ground level whilst carrying mail items and thus can cause back strain; further notes that low level letter boxes also present an increased risk of dog …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2024
Infant head measurements
Tabled by:
Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire)
That this House believes in the urgent need for regularly measuring each infant's head circumference to effectively identify early signs of hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain; notes that hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children, with an estimated 1 in 770 babies diagnosed …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Youth hub pilot schemes in Leicester
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House welcomes the Government’s manifesto commitment to create a Young Futures programme with a network of hubs reaching every community; notes these hubs will have youth workers, mental health support workers and careers advisers on hand to support young people; further notes Leicester City Council has a network …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Mutual Defence Agreement
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 1
12th September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Supreme Court ruling on Tesco and fire and rehire practices
Tabled by:
Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgment yesterday in the case of Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and others; notes that the outcome protects workers’ rights to retained pay and essential rules that fire and rehire cannot be used to undermine pay and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Home insulation measures and consumer protections
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House notes the importance of home insulation measures and their benefits in improving home efficiency; recognises the advantage they have in lowering energy bills and reducing the pressure on residents as fuel poverty continues to rise across the UK; supports the Government’s efforts to introduce a Warm Homes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 8
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2024
Uber and private hire drivers
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th October 2024
Coroner services
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House calls on the Government to properly fund coroner services, including non-invasive scanning equipment where post-mortems are required, with a view to reducing delays; notes that there are increasing delays in places including Birmingham in bodies being released after death; and expresses regret that this leads to extra …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Value of grasslands
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges the value of nature-rich grasslands and the people who manage them, from meadows and pastures, to road verges and community grassland green spaces; and recognises that a strategic approach by Government is needed to make the most of this multifunctional national asset in order to support …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Hospice funding
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
10th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Cost of motor insurance
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House expresses deep concern over the rising cost of motor insurance across the UK, including Northern Ireland and more rural constituencies like Lagan Valley, with premiums increasing by 25% on average between 2022 and 2023; further notes that those who pay monthly are subjected to excessive interest rates, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 6
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Pension credit threshold
Tabled by:
Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)
That this House notes that the current threshold of pension support to open the gate way of winter fuel allowance is too low; further notes the need to change the cliff-edge nature of the pension credit threshold; and calls upon the Government to capture the gateway support for those citizens …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 7
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
9th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
Ban on prison officer industrial action
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes it has been 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law since …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
9th October 2024
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Deaths in the Tabas mine in Iran
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes on the evening of 21 September, 52 workers died in the Tabas coal mine and 22 were injured; further notes the high number of killings of workers in mining accidents, construction works, chemical and petrochemical industries, and workers in metal smelting furnaces showing the scale of …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
9th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
4th October 2024
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Lancaster Islamic Community Hub fundraising achievements
Tabled by:
Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House recognises the work of Lancaster Islamic Community Hub, a community-based organisation that is non-profit and registered as a charity organisation, committed to promoting the Islamic faith, unity, and community development; commends their fundraising work through a successful second annual charity football tournament, raising over £2000 to help …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
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School nurses
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the tremendous work being done by public health school nurses; acknowledges they are the only health care professional who offer access to all school-aged children and young people in an evidenced-based programme of health promotion, prevention, protection and early intervention; notes that the number of school …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th October 2024
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NHS Parliamentary Awards
Tabled by:
Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024
Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Tabled by:
Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 39
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
9th September 2024
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Gibraltar National Day
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2024, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent. of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
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Football ticket prices
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both penalising loyal senior …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Social Security
Tabled by:
Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
81 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 75
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd September 2024
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Gambling regulations
Tabled by:
Beccy Cooper (Labour - Worthing West)
That this House notes with concern that the most recent regulations on gambling are from the Gambling Act 2005; considers the need for further affordability checks, levies and advertising limits following the rise of online gambling since 2005; and calls on the Government to act swiftly to implement the recommendations …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd September 2024
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Asda equal pay
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House condemns pay discrimination in all its forms; expresses its full solidarity with the over 50,000 current and former Asda retail workers who have lodged an equal pay claim against the firm; further condemns pay discrimination at Asda which has seen women workers on the shop floor earn …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
3rd September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Spot Leukaemia campaign
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2024
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Home-to-school transport
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses concern and regret that ever more extreme cuts to local government are causing local authorities to cut post-16 home-to-school transport for those in receipt of an EHCP who require it; calls upon the Government to make post-16 home-to-school transport a statutory service for those who require …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd September 2024
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The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses its concern that The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 are being introduced without prior consultation or an impact assessment, nor with sufficient time to put in place a proper and effective take-up campaign for Pension Credit; notes this approach fails to take account for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
2nd September 2024
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Bullying in parish and town councils
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House believes that local parish and town councils play a vital role in our democracy and are central to community life in many parts of our country; expresses its concern that in some councils there are significant issues of bullying, with poor behaviour from councillors towards their fellow …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2024
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Northern Ireland Olympians 2024
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the outstanding success at the Paris Olympic Games of athletes from Northern Ireland, with many achieving personal bests and six athletes winning medals including Hannah Scott and Jack McMillan with gold, Rebecca Shorten with silver for Team GB, Daniel Wiffin with gold and bronze, Rhys McClenaghan …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024
High streets
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House welcomes the new report by the Federation of Small Businesses entitled The Future of the High Street; recognises that local communities and local businesses working together on the high street lies at the heart of economic prosperity; and acknowledges that, from local business support to specialised funds, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Tax on private jets
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House is concerned that private jets release 10 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, pay no VAT or fuel duty and most passengers pay the same low rate of air passenger duty as ordinary commercial flyers; recognises that the UK has more private flights and more …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2024
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Human rights in Palestine
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House notes that, according to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood; further notes that the Right …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd September 2024
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Conduct of Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes that award-winning railway engineer, Gareth Dennis, was sacked from his role at SYSTRA UK following an intervention by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, then Network Rail Chair and now Minister for Rail, over comments Mr Dennis made about overcrowding at Euston Station; further notes that …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
22nd July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Dismissal of trade union representatives at HMRC Benton Park View
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Benton Park View, Newcastle, has dismissed a number of Trade Union representatives from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union, claiming gross misconduct; further notes that HMRC has rejected appeals against their dismissal, despite evidence being brought …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 24th July 2024
Recognition of the state of Palestine
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes the UN General Assembly resolution of 9 May 2024 which recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter of the recognition of the state of Palestine following the use of their veto by the United States on 18 April 2024; recognises the international community’s growing consensus, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 9
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd July 2024
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Protests in Bangladesh
Tabled by:
Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House condemns in the strongest of terms the intolerance shown by the Bangladeshi government to the right of protest and dissent, including the unlawful use of force against protesters which has so far killed hundreds; further condemns the withdrawal of internet across the country in response to the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Student protests in Bangladesh
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed about the human rights situation Bangladesh; is particularly appalled that a large number of students have been killed or brutally injured whilst protesting against the Government’s quota system; notes Bangladesh Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the quota system but remains concerned for the safety of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
17th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2024
Peace in Israel and Gaza
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th July 2024
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Gaza
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes the appalling situation in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are facing death by starvation; supports an immediate bilateral ceasefire, including the release of hostages held by armed groups in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian detainees held without charge in Israel; calls on the Government to demand …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House calls on the Government to restore immediately full UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but also to increase funding to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza; notes Israeli attempts to evict UNRWA from Jerusalem; and further calls on the Government to mount …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
International Criminal Court, Gaza and the Rule of Law
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House rejects attempts by the previous Government to undermine the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) right to seek an arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, following the decision by the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue applications for arrest warrants for a number of Israeli and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
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Public ownership of water
Tabled by:
Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Consumer water bills
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Shockat Adam signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1