22nd May 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd May 2024
Farewell to Jurgen Klopp
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House congratulates Jurgen Norbert Klopp on his outstanding nine years as Manager of Liverpool FC; celebrates his achievements in winning the UEFA Champions League in 2018-19, UEFA Super Cup in 2019, FIFA Club World Cup in 2019-2020, English Premier League in 2019-2020, in the Club's first Premier League …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
13th May 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th May 2024
19th Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House joins in commemorating the 19th annual Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, held on Yom HaZikaron—Memorial Day—in Israel, beginning on the evening of 12 May 2024; pays tribute to all Israelis and Palestinians who grieve together and stand united in their demand for an end to bloodshed between …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd April 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2024
Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with concern that the Constitutional Court of Uganda recently upheld the provisions of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 which, it believes, is in defiance of international law; is aware that the legislation, adopted in May 2023, has been described as being among the world's harshest anti-gay laws …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd April 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2024
Civil Service Pay
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that civil service pay has been eroded over the past 40 years, which has seen wages fall from above the national average to below average; regrets that, despite this, the Government did not ring-fence funding for a pay rise for civil servants in the recent Budget; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
26th March 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024
Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th March 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024
250th anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church, built in 1773; notes this place of worship is made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life with a strong faith in Christ and a desire to share God's message of hope and love; …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th March 2024
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
11th March 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th March 2024
Alleged comments by Frank Hester
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th March 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024
200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution; highlights the phenomenal work that has been carried out and lives that have been saved over 200 years in communities throughout this UK; further highlights the promotional work that is being carried out during this 200th anniversary …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024
Pay for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to the commitment and dedication of the 1,700 civilian seafarers, including trainees, at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); is concerned that nearly fifteen years of pay restraint is having a negative effect on recruitment, retention, training and industrial relations in the RFA; notes that inflation …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
1st February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 7th March 2024
Allied Steel and Wire workers’ pensions
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House recognises the 22 year injustice experienced by Allied Steel and Wire (ASW) workers in relation to their pensions; notes that around 1000 ASW pensions were lost in 2002 despite decades of contributions because their employer went bankrupt; acknowledges that despite having paid for 100% of their pensions, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
19th February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024
Alan Bates and the Freedom of the City of Liverpool
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House supports the call for the Freedom of the City of Liverpool to be bestowed upon Liverpool-born Post Office Horizon campaigner Alan Bates; notes this is the highest civil award in the city and has previously been awarded to those who have left an indelible mark on the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2024
Support for families of British Palestinians
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House absolutely condemns the ongoing conflict in Gaza; further condemns the futile and tragic loss of life and the impact on all Palestinians; notes with specific concern the situation of Salim Ghayyada’s 40 immediate family members who have been forced to abandon their homes in Gaza City and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2024
VAT and the hospitality sector
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the continuing challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
26th February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2024
Conduct of the hon. Member for Ashfield
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House censures the hon. Member for Ashfield for his comments on 23 February 2024 regarding the Mayor of London, which were Islamophobic, damaging, divisive and risk bringing the House collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Ashfield to come to the House and apologise for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2024
Islamophobia
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House condemns the recent rise in Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents across the UK; regrets that leading charity TellMAMA recorded more than 2,000 anti-Muslim hate cases since Hamas’s terror attacks on 7 October 2023; notes with concern that this represents a 335% increase on the same period last year; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2024
Occupied Palestinian Territories and arms exports to Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth)
That this House notes with deep concern the number of lives lost in the Israel-Gaza conflict; recognises tensions involving other actors in the wider region; expresses fear for those remaining hostages in Gaza, and for the hundreds of thousands of innocent Palestinians who do not share Hamas’ objectives and who …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
26th February 2024
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
7th February 2024
73 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th January 2024
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 8
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2024
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome awareness
Tabled by:
Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality where sitting, standing and exercise can cause symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, brain fog, dizziness, pain, fainting, vomiting and fatigue; recognises that many people suffer a combination of symptoms, which can be chronic …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th February 2024
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Jagtar Singh Johal
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and resident of Dumbarton, will be marking his 37th birthday on 9 February, his sixth in arbitrary detention in India since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be undercover police …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Apprenticeships
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the importance of apprenticeships throughout the UK in helping young people achieve their full potential through employment; highlights that in the 2021 calendar year apprenticeship uptakes were sitting at 1,640,300 and in the most recent financial year increased to 1,719,600 across the UK; further notes that …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), formed on 4 March 1824; recognises that as a charity, the RNLI has throughout its history worked in the most challenging situations to protect lives at sea; notes that the RNLI operates 238 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
1st February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
LGBT History Month 2024
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House recognises and celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2024; welcomes this month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history; notes that LGBTQ+ people have a long history of making incredible contributions to the UK; further notes that LGBTQ+ History month is …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
1st February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
250th anniversary of Friends’ School Lisburn
Tabled by:
Jeffrey M Donaldson (Independent - Lagan Valley)
That this House warmly congratulates Friends’ School Lisburn on reaching their 250th anniversary in 2024; notes the unveiling of their inspirational legacy projects, which include a new book about the school, its historic Quaker ethos and fantastic record of academic achievement, and the development of an amazing outdoor performance space …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
1st February 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
31st January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024
LGBT+ History Month
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises February 2024 as LGBT+ History Month; notes this year’s theme of UnderTheScope, which aims to recognise the work of LGBT+ people in healthcare and medicine; celebrates the amazing contributions the LGBT+ community make to British society, including staff in the NHS, social care, research and other …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2024
Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
26th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th January 2024
Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the attempted take-over of the Cows’ Garden in the Armenian Quarter of occupied Jerusalem by illegal Israeli settler organisations; notes that, despite the cancellation of a lease agreement, Israeli settlers have used violence, threats and bulldozers against the Armenians at this site; recognises …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th January 2024
Health workers in Gaza and the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates the more than 250,000 people who have signed a petition to support the nomination of health care workers in Gaza for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize; believes that health workers in Gaza have sought to save lives in the most difficult of circumstances and mourns the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024
Deaths of journalists in Gaza
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House expressers its extreme concern at the mounting and unprecedented death toll of journalists in Gaza; notes that the independent Committee to Protect Journalists has recorded the death of 82 journalists in this conflict since October 2023; welcomes the support provided by the National Union of Journalists for …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
16th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 18th January 2024
Journalists in Gaza
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is profoundly shocked and saddened by the deaths of over 85 journalists and other media workers in Gaza since the Hamas attacks of October 7, with many more critically injured, missing or in detention without trial; believes that journalists in Gaza are the only ones standing between …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 11th January 2024
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Paulette Hamilton (Labour - Birmingham Erdington)
That this House acknowledges that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that survival rates in the UK still lag behind much of the rest of Europe and the World; notes that pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect and that diagnosis takes too long with slow processes and multiple tests …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Short-term medical evacuation of children from Gaza
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House welcomes the work of Saving Gaza's Children, an NGO dedicated to supporting the children of Gaza to receive life-saving and time-critical, emergency medical care required as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict by identifying children in dire need of medical evacuation and securing their evacuation to host …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th January 2024
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Sub-postmasters
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House notes the increased awareness of the life-changing injustices experienced by sub-postmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; further notes it is now known as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history; notes with concern that sub-postmasters have served custodial sentences, suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Palestinian family visa scheme
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that at least 18,000 civilians have already been killed by the bombardment and siege of Gaza alongside an escalating death toll in the West Bank; further notes that 60 per cent of buildings in Gaza have been flattened and hospitals and schools bombed, food, water and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
19th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2024
Life in the UK test
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of the Life in the UK test for applicants and their concern that if something goes wrong they may face severe delays to their settlement, the risk of deportation, the loss of their livelihood and separation from their families; notes with concern that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Santa Claus
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes that an annual statement is read out in the Dail to welcome Santa Claus into Irish air space; further notes that the Civil Aviation Authority does not make a similar gesture; recognises the importance of Santa Claus to children; and calls on the Government to acknowledge …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
18th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
The work of people across the Parliamentary Estate
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House recognises the essential contribution of all staff across the Parliamentary Estate, including, but not limited to, cleaners, caterers, chefs, kitchen stewards, baristas, doorkeepers, clerks, library support specialists, tour guides, police and firefighters, as well as those in Parliamentary offices and Departments, such as the Speaker’s office, the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
14th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2024
Lady Prue Penn
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Lady Prue Penn at the age of 97; understands that Lady Prue’s father was born in St. Andrews and that she spent time living in Carnbee, situated in the East Neuk of Fife; notes her impressive accomplishments working at …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Rwanda Treaty
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Agreement, done at Kigali on 5 December 2023, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Shared International Commitments on the Protection of Refugees and …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2024
40th anniversary of murder of Edgar Graham
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the murder of Ulster Unionist MLA Edgar Graham who was gunned down outside Queen's University Belfast on 7 December 1983; highlights that whilst there was a conviction for withholding evidence from the police, no convictions have taken place for his murder; and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2024
Anniversary of the murder of Ken Smyth and Daniel McCormick
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the anniversary of the murder of Kenneth Smyth and his colleague Daniel McCormick on 10 December 1971 as they travelled to work together; further highlights that their families still openly grieve their loss and are calling for action to be taken against those who continue to …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
UN Security Council vote on a ceasefire in Gaza
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
This House notes with concern the Government’s position on the UN Security Council Resolution vote on a ceasefire in Gaza on 8 December 2023; further notes that the resolution was presented by a non-permanent member, the United Arab Emirates, following a letter sent by the UN General Secretary, Antonio Guterres, …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2023
Arms to Israel
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 36
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2023
COP28
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that COP28 in Dubai marks a critical moment in efforts to secure a liveable future; expresses profound alarm that, according to the UN, governments plan to produce double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than is consistent with limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
29th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2023
BBC investigative journalism
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House deplores the announcement by the BBC that more than half the jobs on flagship weekday evening programme Newsnight will be lost as part of the latest misguided Digital First savings strategy; regrets that Newsnight will no longer screen investigative reporting and will be truncated to just thirty …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
8th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2023
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th November 2023
Teachers' pay in Northern Ireland
Tabled by:
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes the long-standing teachers and schools leaders pay dispute in Northern Ireland; stands with unions and their members campaigning for change; further notes that teacher’s pay in Northern Ireland has dropped by a staggering 25% in the past decade, causing recruitment and retention issues, resulting in a …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
27th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023
Rwanda asylum scheme and the UK's legal obligations
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House celebrates the role the United Kingdom has played in helping to shape the international rules based order, including its contribution to the drafting and early ratification of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in the aftermath of the horrors of WWII; notes the recent judgment of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023
Immigration
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 1004), dated 14 September 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September 2023, be annulled.
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th November 2023
40th anniversary of the bombing at Ulster University Jordanstown
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 40th Anniversary of the murder of three RUC officers who were attending a course in criminology at Jordanstown Polytechnic on 4 November 1983; extends sincere and sustained sympathies to the families of Stephen Fyfe, 28, a married father of a 14 month-old, John Martin, 28, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
7th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023
Sixth year of detention of Jagtar Singh Johal
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2023 marked the sixth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and son of the Rock of Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
7th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023
Addressing the climate emergency
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses its profound concern about the Government’s failure to address the urgency of the climate and ecological emergency; is alarmed by escalating climate impacts and the diminishing remaining carbon budget for limiting global temperatures to 1.5 degrees; is dismayed by the recent approval of the Rosebank oil …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th November 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
25th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023
Humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House condemns the awful terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel on the 7th October; notes with utter dismay the scenes of violence in the weeks and days since; further notes with deep concern the devastating situation in Gaza which is on the verge of a humanitarian …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Alliance: 1
17th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 19th October 2023
Statue of Pat Jennings
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the proposed unveiling of a statue in November 2023 of Pat Jennings CBE KSG, who was goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Northern Ireland during the 1970s and 1980s, known to fans as Big Pat, and who is widely regarded as one of the best ever …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
16th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th October 2023
25 anniversary of Hilton hotel, Belfast
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 25th anniversary of Helton Belfast which was the first international hotel brand to open in Belfast back in 1998, the year the Good Friday Agreement was signed; notes that the hotel is under new management with an intention to invest in this flagship hotel; and …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 19th October 2023
Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House unreservedly condemns Hamas and their appalling act of terrorist violence in which more than 1,400 Israeli civilians were murdered and hundreds more taken hostage; supports Israel’s right to find the perpetrators of those atrocities and hold them accountable for their actions;?believes that any Israeli response to those …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
16th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th October 2023
45th anniversary of Nationwide Building Society, Newtownards
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 45th anniversary of Nationwide Building Society serving the town of Newtownards in the constituency of Strangford; highlights the staff and the efforts they make to ensure that customers of all ages have access to cash and advice regarding all types of accounts, ISAs and bonds; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th October 2023
Environmental situation at Lough Neagh
Tabled by:
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House recognises Lough Neagh as one of Northern Ireland's most significant natural assets of huge ecological importance; notes that Lough Neagh supports an immense range of biodiversity, provides approximately 40% of people in Northern Ireland with drinking water and provides livelihoods and leisure for many; further notes the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 19th October 2023
Baby loss awareness week and employer’s guidelines
Tabled by:
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House marks Baby loss awareness week 2023; acknowledges the grief and pain of bereaved parents and families and remembers the much-loved babies that have passed; recognises that although Northern Ireland is the first place in Europe to pass legislation so that parents who experience baby loss before 24 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th September 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 19th October 2023
COP28 and human rights
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned that the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) will be held in the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing repression and human rights violations, and risks being used to greenwash and distract from the UAE’s appalling human rights records; notes the ongoing detention of 60 members of …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th October 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 36
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
10th July 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 14th September 2023
Royal British Legion Credit their Service campaign
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to society and deserve the best possible care and support in recognition of the service they have given and the sacrifices they have made; considers that those veterans and their families who have experienced pain and loss as a result of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th September 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th September 2023
400th anniversary of Presbyterianism in Bangor
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House recognises the 400th anniversary of the establishment of a Presbyterian presence in Bangor as marked by a recent service in City Church Bangor, formerly known as First Bangor Presbyterian Church; notes the settlement of Scottish Presbyterians in the Bangor area under the invitation of James Hamilton, 1st …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2023
25th anniversary of Omagh bombing
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the 1998 Omagh bombing, the bomb planted by the Real IRA that killed 29 people including a pregnant woman with twins; remembers that a large car bomb exploded on a Saturday afternoon in the centre of Omagh, Co Tyrone, when the town's …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
17th July 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023
Rory McIlroy secures Scottish Open victory
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the latest victory by Northern Ireland and UK golfing champion Rory McIlroy, who won the Scottish Open golf tournament; further notes that he secured victory by one stroke on the final day by scoring back to back birdies; highlights that McIlroy’s first professional victory in Scotland …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th July 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023
150th anniversary of Newtownards Chronicle Newspaper
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 150th anniversary of family owned and operated Newtownards Chronicle and Bangor Spectator Newspapers; celebrates this tremendous milestone and congratulates the members of staff on maintaining the integrity and independence of this local paper with a local heart; thanks Editor Paul Symington and Deputy Editor Ismay …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
20th June 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2023
The Ministerial Code and parliamentary standards
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House believes that trust in the Ministerial Code has been eroded; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the Code as this does not provide necessary safeguards; and calls for steps to be taken to make the House of Commons responsible for …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th June 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2023
Detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza in Russia
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House condemns the Russian government for the arrest and sentencing to 25 years in prison of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual British-Russian national and prominent Russian opposition figure and activist; expresses concern that Kara-Murza is in poor health following the two poisonings he was subjected to in 2015 and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th June 2023
Tom McKibbin and Porsche European Open
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes and celebrates the successes of Tom McKibbin, from Holywood Northern Ireland, aged 20, who has won the Porsche European Open in Germany on his maiden tour; congratulates the young man on holding his nerve to see off more experienced competition during the six way tie for …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
24th May 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 5th June 2023
Contribution of international students
Tabled by:
Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House condemns proposals by the Government to further restrict visas for overseas students and their dependents from coming to the UK for study and research; notes with concern that these proposals are likely to disproportionately affect female international students and single-parents who may wish to bring their children; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th May 2023
20th anniversary of shooting of Tom Hurndall
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes that April 2023 marks twenty years since 22 year old British photojournalist, Tom Hurndall, was shot in the head by an Israeli army sniper as he tried to rescue Palestinian children from the line of gunfire in Gaza; further notes that he died in January 2004 …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd May 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th May 2023
Extrajudicial executions in Iran
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House wishes to express its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani, Hossein Jazy, Hamid Saied Mozafari, Sayed Farhad Hoseini, Ali Basaki, Ezatolah Shahbazi, Nika Shakarami, Shirzad Ahmadinezad, Ebrahim Rigi, Masoumeh and Aida Rostami by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
27th March 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2023
Government action on Iran
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House condemns the continued excessive use of force and violence by the Iranian authorities against Iranian women and all others protesting against the Iranian regime; notes with appreciation the work of many British-Iranians to highlight the abuses being perpetrated by the Iranian regime; welcomes the most recent sanctions …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2023
Freedom of religion or belief in Iran
Tabled by:
Alexander Stafford (Conservative - Rother Valley)
That this House deplores the ongoing human rights violations being perpetrated by the Islamic Republic of Iran; notes that these violations come in a context of more general restrictions on the right to freedom of religion or belief for many religious minorities in Iran, including Christians and the Baha’i, and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
16th March 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 17th March 2023
Immigration
Tabled by:
Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Electronic Travel Authorisations) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 305), dated 9 March 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 March 2023, be annulled.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
7th March 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th March 2023
K9 Search & Rescue
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House recognises the ongoing suffering of the people of Turkey and Syria as they continue to deal with the aftermath of devastation caused by the recent earthquake; commends all those organisations providing humanitarian support at this time of extreme need; thanks those such as K9 Search & Rescue …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2023
Hunger in East Africa
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House is deeply concerned about the acute hunger crisis in the East Africa region; notes that despite 36.4 million people in the Horn of Africa region suffering with hunger, the Government has cut humanitarian aid to less than a fifth of what it was in the financial year …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Sunday 5th March 2023
Formula One in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and human rights
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House expresses grave concerns over the role of Formula One and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile in sportswashing the appalling human rights records of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia; notes that Saudi Arabia executed 81 prisoners in one day in 2022, while Bahrain imprisons its population at the highest …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
21st February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2023
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House mourns the lives lost and damaged caused by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria; notes that over 47,000 people have died so far and that an estimated 300,000 people in the region are left homeless; and calls on the Government in the short term to implement …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
21st February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2023
Horizon Europe
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House celebrates the role of international collaboration in driving world leading research and innovation; notes the positive effect this has on productivity and competitiveness; recognises the continued benefit to British scientists and researchers which has accrued thanks to access to the Horizon schemes; notes with concern the significant …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2023
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that a powerful earthquake struck south eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, at 04:17 local time, and has killed more than 1,700 people through the night; further notes that thousands of other civilians have been found seriously injured and trapped and that the 7.8 magnitude tremor …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
6th February 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2023
45th anniversary of La Mon House bombing
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the 45th anniversary of the incendiary La Mon bombing attack by the Provisional IRA on the 17 February 1978; further notes this has been described as one of the worst atrocities of the Troubles and that the attack created a fireball, killing 12 people …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
31st January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2023
LGBT+ History Month 2023
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises February as LGBT+ History Month and welcomes 2023’s Behind the Lens theme, celebrating the vast contribution LGBT+ people make to cinema and film; commemorates the struggle for LGBT+ rights over past decades and celebrates the hard-won freedoms and rights gained by the LGBT+ community; understands that …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
31st January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2023
Second anniversary of military coup in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House extends solidarity to the people of Myanmar resisting the military coup that took place on 1 February 2021; deplores that over 17,000 people have been arrested, over 2,700 killed and over one million forced to flee their homes; calls for the immediate release of elected members of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
31st January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2023
State pension age and 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; supports the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; notes that on average over one hundred1950s born women die daily, many of whom have …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th January 2023
Tenth anniversary of local coffee shop chain Bob & Berts
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the success of Bob & Berts, a local coffee shop chain, which started in Portstewart, Northern Ireland in 2013, and now comprises almost thirty stores across the United Kingdom, and wishes founder Colin McLean all the best as the business prospers and continues its ethos of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th January 2023
SaxaVord UK Spaceport partnership with RFA Space
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House welcomes the announcement by Shetland’s SaxaVord UK Spaceport of their launch operations partnership with RFA Space; notes that the company’s first launch is currently planned for the end of 2023; understands that if successful, this could represent the first vertical space launch from a UK site, taking …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd January 2023
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2023
Disappearance of migrant children from asylum hotels
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes concerning reports of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children disappearing from hotels; expresses concern for the welfare of these children; notes that several reports suggest that these children are being targeted and trafficked; further notes that in one example, 136 children went missing from one hotel in 18 months …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2023
Open Doors and the World Watch List 2023
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House applauds the work of the charity Open Doors which has, for more than six decades, supported persecuted Christians globally; understands that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Open Doors' research into those countries where Christians face the greatest levels of persecution, information on which is published …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
16th January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd January 2023
Anniversary of murder of Judge William Doyle
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 40th Anniversary of the IRA murder of the most senior Catholic judge, William Doyle, during the troubles; further notes the brutality of his death, he was shot dead as he sat in his car after attending mass at St Brigid's Church in Derryvolgie Avenue in …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 23rd January 2023
70th Anniversary of the loss of MV Princess Victoria
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this house acknowledges the 70th anniversary of the loss of the roll-on/roll-off ferry MV Princess Victoria off the shores of Northern Ireland near the Copeland Islands on 31 January 1953; commemorates the loss of 135 lives, including Northern Ireland Finance Minister Sir Maynard Sinclair, and the MP for North …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th January 2023
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2023
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that, on 27 January 2023, the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than 1.1 million people died, including nearly one million Jewish men, women and children; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alliance: 1
21st November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2023
Funding for fire and rescue services
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
29th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2023
Animal-free science and animal tests
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that the UK remains one of the countries in Europe consistently with one of the highest numbers of animal experiments, with over 2.88 million animals tests taking place in 2020 alone; is disappointed that UK legislation no longer contains a commitment to the final goal …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th December 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th December 2022
Global hunger and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (No. 4)
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is concerned by the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, where severe drought has left 9.9 million people facing hunger and 24 million in need of humanitarian assistance; highlights that 2.2 million children in Ethiopia are acutely malnourished; recognises the role that climate change plays in the scale and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th December 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2022
40th anniversary of Northern Ireland qualifying for 1982 World Cup
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 40th anniversary of Northern Ireland qualifying for the 1982 World Cup held in Spain; further notes the honourable dedication of Head Coach, Billy Bingham who sadly passed away on the 9 June 2022 and the international debut of seventeen year old Norman Whiteside, who became …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Alliance: 1
8th December 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 9th December 2022
Decision to approve the Whitehaven coal mine
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House deplores the Government’s decision to approve a new coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria; believes that it damages the United Kingdom’s international reputation and sets a terrible example of climate leadership; recognises that, while the coal mine will create 500 time-limited jobs, the Local Government Association estimate 6,000 …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 25th November 2022
Carers Rights Day 2022
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House supports Carers Rights Day, taking place on 24 November 2022; recognises this year’s theme of Caring Costs, which acknowledges the enormous financial, mental and emotional burden faced by millions of unpaid carers looking after their loved ones across the UK; notes that many unpaid carers go unrecognised …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
14th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th November 2022
Derry City Football Club
Tabled by:
Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House congratulates Derry City Football Club for its 4-0 win against Shelbourne F.C. in the Football Association of Ireland Senior Challenge Cup, securing its sixth win in the competition and winning by the largest-ever goal margin; recognises the immense contribution of all the players, their manager Ruaidhri Higgins, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2022
Global hunger and UN Sustainable Development Goal 3
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is concerned by warnings from the World Food Programme (WFP) that 18.9 million Afghans are acutely food insecure and six million are on the brink of famine; highlights that Save the Children report a 47 per cent increase in dangerously malnourished children in Afghanistan; notes that international …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th November 2022
Commemoration of hero John Herivel
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House commemorates hero John Herivel, born on Malone Avenue in Belfast in 1918 and who worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during the war to help decipher the Enigma Code; notes the time spent by John and his colleague Alan Turing in deciphering the code, with Herivel's …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2022
Protests in Iran
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House notes that protests against the Iranian government have been taking place for the last two months in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini; further notes with alarm that the Iranian authorities have killed more than 300 people and detained thousands of others in response; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022
Arrest of journalists at protests
Tabled by:
Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield Hallam)
This House notes with alarm the arrest and detention of the LBC journalist, Charlotte Lynch, on the suspicion of causing conspiracy to commit public nuisance during her coverage of a Just Stop Oil Protest, despite showing police officers a legitimate press accreditation; notes that she was detained for a total …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022
Trophy hunting import and exports
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the recent report of the APPG on Banning Trophy Hunting and Britain: The Case for a Ban, its contributions from IUCN scientists, CITES officials and African community leaders, and its findings that trophy hunting is exacerbating the conservation crisis and that African communities are overwhelmingly opposed …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 16
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022
Freeing political prisoners ahead of elections in Bahrain
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that parliamentary elections will take place in Bahrain on 12 November 2022 amidst ongoing repression; decries that leading opposition figures including Hassan Mushaima, Abduljalil Al Singace, Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, Abdulwahab Husain and Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al Muqdad remain behind bars serving life sentences for their roles …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022
Second anniversary of conflict in Tigray
Tabled by:
Angela Eagle (Labour - Wallasey)
That this House, recognising the achievement of a peace deal last week at the African Union peace talks, and congratulating all sides on the ceasefire agreement, deplores the widespread use of rape and use of violence against women and girls by all the belligerent parties, noting that Tigrayan women have …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
31st October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022
Global hunger and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is concerned by projections from the World Food Programme (WFP) that famine will take hold in parts of Somalia, with 7.1 million people facing acute food insecurity, while UNICEF estimates that a child has been sent to hospital over malnutrition every minute since August 2022; notes that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th November 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th November 2022
Employment at Birkbeck College
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is deeply concerned at the news from Birkbeck College that up 140 members of staff could face compulsory redundancy as part of a restructuring plan; recognises that Birkbeck College is a unique institution which, for 200 years, has provided access to education for adults from diverse social …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2022
Loss and Damage Action Day 2022
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House acknowledges Loss and Damage Action Day, which is taking place on 22 September 2022, to highlight the severe impacts of climate change already affecting communities around the world; notes that climate change induced loss and damage is projected to cost between $290bn and $580bn a year by …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2022
Financial restitution to women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many Members across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; notes that at least 3.8 million women have been impacted by the …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Independent: 14
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th October 2022
90th anniversary of Donaghadee Male Voice Choir
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes and celebrates the 90th anniversary of Donaghadee Male Voice Choir; further notes the founding of the Choir in 1932 and that it is the oldest male choir in Northern Ireland; underlines its popularity with over 50 members and its large repertoire which includes church music, show …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th October 2022
MS Society report entitled Reduced to breaking point
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes Reduced to breaking point, the MS Society report on the cost of living for people with MS; is alarmed by the findings that 33 per cent. of people with MS are either struggling or really struggling on their current income; is concerned that three in ten …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2022
Upholding the integrity of the office of Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House believes that the upholding of standards by its Members is of vital importance to the functioning of UK democracy; believes that it is vital that the Prime Minister and Ministers uphold these standards; and therefore resolves that any hon. or right hon. Member who is found to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2022
Statutory maternity pay
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises the current legal framework for qualifying for statutory maternity pay is poorly suited to 21st century working life; notes with concern the potential limits this policy places on women’s freedom to choose where they work, especially amidst the current cost of living crisis; recognises the lack …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2022
Cost of living and unpaid carers
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern the findings of Carers UK’s survey entitled Heading for crisis: Caught between caring and rising costs, which reports that the cost of living crisis is plunging thousands of unpaid carers across the UK into debt; recognises that many family carers cannot make decisions to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2022
Ministerial severance payments
Tabled by:
Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises that the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 states that where a Minister of eligible age ceases to hold office and is not reappointed to a ministerial office within three weeks, they will be entitled to a severance payment of a quarter of their …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2022
Global hunger and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House believes the lack of attention paid to global hunger has exacerbated this long-term and widespread issue; is concerned by warnings from the World Food Programme (WFP) of another year of record hunger; notes the number of hungry people globally increased from 282 million to 345 million during …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2022
Location of the British Embassy in Israel
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House urges the Foreign Office to cease its review regarding the location of the British Embassy in Israel and commit to keeping the embassy in Tel Aviv; maintains that moving the British Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem without a negotiated peace settlement will inflame already heightened tensions in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2022
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill and nature and public health
Tabled by:
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House expresses its concern about the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill which represents an unprecedented attack on nature which could have significant implications for Northern Ireland; notes that about 11 per cent of species in Northern Ireland are already at risk of extinction; believes that this …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2022
6 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th October 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th October 2022
Universal basic energy allowance
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House believes the Government’s Energy Price Guarantee is socially unjust and fails to set the UK on the path to an energy secure future; expresses concern at estimates by National Energy Action that 6.7 million households could be pushed into fuel poverty, increasing from 4.5 million last year; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd September 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022
Ban on fracking
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House expresses its concern at the Government’s decision to lift the ban on fracking; notes that fracking for shale gas poses a serious threat to the environment including damage to air and water quality; further notes that fracking increases the risk of earthquakes and that in areas where …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
22nd September 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022
Bereavement support
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House supports the need to identify a support payment for parents who are full-time carers of children with life-limiting conditions or lifelong illnesses if the child dies; notes that typically such a parent will not be in employment and will solely rely on income from Disability Living Allowance …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd September 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022
UK Embassy in Israel
Tabled by:
Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Government's review into moving the UK Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; notes that, on 21st September 2022, the Prime Minister told her Israeli counterpart about her review of the current location of the British embassy in Israel during …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st September 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd September 2022
Sittings of the House and Conference recess
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House does not wish to enter recess at this time of national crisis; notes with concern that the House would be entering recess before considering the necessary legislation to reassure British businesses of their future; notes with further concern that the House will enter a recess before either …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 23rd September 2022
Impact of Brexit on UK prosperity
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with concern the impact of Brexit on inflation; notes research by the UK in a Changing Europe think tank revealed that Brexit has increased food prices by 6 per cent; acknowledges that sterling has lost 10 per cent of its value, leaving households poor by increasing …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th July 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2022
Public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
26th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2022
Dr al-Singace’s hunger strike and political prisoners in Bahrain
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing hunger strike of 60-year-old human rights defender and academic Dr Abduljalil al-Singace in Bahrain; notes EDM 578 and reiterates the alarm that his hunger strike began on 8 July 2021 and has exceeded 300 days; expresses concern that despite al-Singace being …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th May 2022
79 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th July 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th July 2022
Jack Nicklaus awarded St Andrew's honorary citizenship
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Jack Nicklaus for being awarded honorary citizenship of St Andrews; notes that he is the third American to be awarded such citizenship following Benjamin Franklin in 1759 and Bobby Jones in 1958; recognises that Mr Nicklaus has won 18 golfing championships, including the Open three times, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th July 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2022
Srebrenica Memorial Week 2022
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises the 11th July as the annual day of commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide; commits to supporting the work of communities and schools across the country to tackle hatred and intolerance by raising awareness and educating people about the genocide that took place in Srebrenica; pledges to …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2022
Freedom of North Down Borough
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the decision made by Ards and North Down Borough Council to confer its highest honour - the Freedom of the Borough - to the Irish Guards; highlights that this is only the second time the Freedom of the Borough has been awarded by this Council since …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
28th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2022
40th Anniversary of Northern Irish qualifying to 1982 World Cup Final
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the qualification for the World Cup Finals by the Northern Ireland Football Quad in 1982; further notes Northern Irelands performance in Group 5 by winning the group outright and performing excellently in all of their matches; highlights their valiant attempts as Northern …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 30th June 2022
Recruiting and retaining NHS staff
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House acknowledges there is a staffing crisis in the National Health Service, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic but predating it; recognises the intense pressure on healthcare staff, who having worked incredibly hard during the pandemic now face the vast challenge of clearing the backlog of care caused by …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2022
Abortion rights
Tabled by:
Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North)
That this House is deeply concerned at the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn the longstanding Roe v Wade decision that provided federal protection for the right for women to choose an abortion and maintain the safety and autonomy of their bodies; fears that consequent …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd June 2022
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2022
Fuel Duty
Tabled by:
Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat - Honiton and Sidmouth)
That this House is concerned about the significant increase in petrol and diesel prices since the start of the year; notes that rural areas often pay significantly more than urban areas for fuel; notes that people in rural areas often have no choice but to drive due to poor public …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th June 2022
Irish Congress of Trade Unions and increases in the cost of living
Tabled by:
Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House commends the Irish Congress of Trade Unions on their planned demonstration at Stormont on the 25 June 2022; notes the need for the return of the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure locally elected and accountable representatives are in place to deliver for constituents across Northern Ireland; further …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
13th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 20th June 2022
Death of Northern Ireland football boss Billy Bingham
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with regret the death of Northern Irish football boss Billy Bingham, who sadly passed away aged 90 of dementia; further notes his dedicated efforts in guiding Northern Ireland to the World Cup finals, first in 1982 when they famously beat hosts Spain, and again in 1986; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022
Ratification of the Istanbul Convention
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2022 will mark ten years since the UK signed the Istanbul Convention on protecting women and girls from violence; commends the work by IC Change and other groups in campaigning for the UK’s ratification of the treaty; welcomes the recent announcement by the …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022
No confidence in the Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House has no confidence in the Prime Minister because he has broken the covid-19 lockdown laws that his Government introduced, has presided over a culture of serial rule-breaking in Downing Street, has undermined standards in public life, and has failed to take action to support millions of families …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th June 2022
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
6th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022
Treatment of Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022
50 years of Pride in the UK
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes Pride Month 2022, running from 1st to 30th June; understands Pride is a month-long celebration of the establishment of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement that followed the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969; recognises this year marks 50 years of the Pride movement in the UK, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
6th June 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2022
Carers Week 2022
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House supports Carers Week 2022, which is taking place from 6 to 12 June; recognises this year’s theme of making caring visible, valued and supported; emphasises the invaluable contribution that millions of unpaid carers make across the UK on a daily basis, by providing care to their family …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2022
Killing of Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Aqla
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House condemns unreservedly the killing of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla in the Jenin refugee camp while reporting on a raid by Israeli forces; notes that last year UNESCO recorded fifty-five deaths of journalists while working; recognises that Shireen was an experienced and popular journalist across …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2022
Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes that Huntington’s Disease is a rare, hereditary and incurable neurological condition that slowly robs patients of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and care for themselves; notes that a University of Aberdeen study, published in the Journal of Neurology, highlights that the number …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
16th May 2022
6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
16th May 2022
6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
16th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2022
Ownership of Channel 4
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House is concerned about the Government's plans to privatise Channel 4, a publicly owned company that does not cost the taxpayer a penny; notes that Channel 4 is not run for profit and is therefore free from the need to create return for shareholders; acknowledges that Channel 4's …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 16th May 2022
Abortion rights in the United States
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House expresses its grave concern about the series of attacks that have been launched in the United States on a woman's right to choose; notes that the leaked opinion of the US Supreme Court overturning the judgement of Roe v Wade has been authenticated; is aware that poorer …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 16th May 2022
Local Election results in Oxfordshire
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates Lidia Arciszewska, Hugo Ashton, Alaric Smith, Julian Cooper, Jean Conway, Gemma Coton, Laurence Fouweather, David Hingley, Dave Jackson, Natalie King, Katherine Miles, Charlie Maynard, Angus Patrick, Sally Povolotsky, Christopher Pruden, Carl Rylett, Jo Sandelson and Chris Smowton on being elected as Liberal Democrat councillors in Oxfordshire; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Alliance: 1
10th May 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th May 2022
Green New Deal Bill
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the lack of a sufficient and comprehensive Government plan to decarbonise the UK economy in response to the climate and nature emergencies; recognises public support for bolder and faster action; and calls on the Government to support the Green New Deal Bill, formally known as the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
19th April 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2022
The future of Channel 4
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House is concerned about the Government's decision to press ahead with the privatisation of Channel 4, a publicly owned but commercially funded company; notes that Channel 4 is not run for profit and is free from the need to create return for shareholders; acknowledges that Channel 4 emerged …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
28th March 2022
88 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2022
NICE guideline on endometriosis diagnosis and management
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House urges the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review and update guideline NG 73 on endometriosis diagnosis and management and to begin the process of doing so before the end of 2022; notes that endometriosis affects one in ten women and those assigned female …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 28th March 2022
Uprating benefits
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
This House welcomes the call of over 50 major charities and organisations for benefits to be increased by at least 7 per cent in April to help households cope with rising costs of living; notes that prices are rising at the fastest rate in 30 years, and energy bills alone …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th March 2022
Ireland rugby squad
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the victory of the Ireland Rugby Squad in their triumph over Scotland securing the Triple Crown; highlights the fifth victory of Ireland in the Home Nations Championship; and wishes them every success as the squad plans and trains for their next season and continued success at …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
14th March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 28th March 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in contravention to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, as set out by the United Nations Charter, and resulting in catastrophic consequences for civilians; supports the international community’s call for Russia to withdraw troops immediately and for the humanitarian crisis to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th March 2022
Medical aid for Ukraine
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House supports the need to send emergency medical aid to the people of Ukraine; acknowledges that local emergency services in Ukraine are running out of vital medical supplies that can mean the difference between life and death for many people; notes the urgent nature of providing the people …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th March 2022
The Triumph of Endurance22
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House congratulates the archaeologists, engineers, technicians, and chroniclers from Endurance22 aboard the S.A. Agulhas II for finding the lost ship, Endurance; and recognises the hard work of the whole crew; and honours this new chapter in the Endurance’s story, one of the unbridled possibility of the human spirit, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th March 2022
50th anniversary of the bombing of the Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast; highlights the loss of innocent life with the death of Anne Owens and Janet Bereen with the bomb detonation a mere two minutes after the warning was phoned in and expresses our continued sympathy; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
1st March 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2022
Royal Mail workforce reductions
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House expresses alarm at plans by Royal Mail to reduce frontline managerial jobs by 900 posts, a reduction that will further harm the postal service in this country; condemns this continued attack on the jobs of workers while shareholders receive £311 million in rewards; is appalled at the …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd February 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 28th February 2022
Bloody Friday Remembrance
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the decision by Belfast City Council to work with victims and families of those who lost loved ones during the Bloody Friday events of 21 July 1972 to commemorate and suitably mark the 50th anniversary of this atrocious day; notes the sincere desire to engage in …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd February 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 28th February 2022
La Mon Bombing
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 46th anniversary of the La Mon atrocity through which 12 innocent people lost their lives in the most horrific of circumstances in a burning inferno and in which 30 people were horrifically injured; notes the pain of those that live with the injuries to their …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
10th February 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 21st February 2022
Papers relating to investigations into alleged gatherings on Government premises
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House considers that a motion for an Humble Address on the laying of papers including the full, unredacted report of the Cabinet Office investigation into alleged gatherings on Government premises during the period of covid-19 restrictions, all accompanying evidence collected as part of the Cabinet Office investigation, including …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th February 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 10th February 2022
Standing Order No. 43 (Disorderly conduct)
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House considers that, given the breadth of the Prime Minister’s responsibilities, their leading role in Government and the country and the consequent need for accuracy in the information they give, it is desirable that the following amendment be made to Standing Order No. 43 (Disorderly conduct): "At end, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
26th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 27th January 2022
One year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House, on the one year anniversary of the military coup on 1 February 2021 in Myanmar (Burma), condemns the crimes against humanity perpetrated by the Myanmar military against the people of Myanmar; stands in solidarity with the Burmese people opposing the military coup; notes in horror the increased …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th January 2022
Register of Overseas Entities and russian influence in the UK
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes the warnings as detailed in successive reports, including the Foreign Affairs Committee’s report Moscow’s Gold and the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russia Report, of the interference of Kremlin-linked elites in the UK; expresses its concern at the ease with which individuals with links to the Kremlin …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th January 2022
Lord Castlereagh
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the programme of events at Mount Stewart Estate, Co Down to commemorate the life and death of Robert Stewart, Lord Castlereagh; further notes the chequered opinion on this man who considered himself to be Irish and an Ulsterman and was instrumental in the Act of Union …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
6th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 17th January 2022
Post Office Horizon compensation scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House believes that the 555 litigants, who won civil proceedings against Post Office Ltd in 2018-19, should not be excluded from the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme; that the exclusion of these litigants from the compensation scheme is having and will continue to have a direct and devastating …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 56
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th December 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 17th January 2022
Welfare of greyhounds racing in the UK
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House pursues welfare regulations designed to improve the lives of racing greyhounds in the UK, including implementing a statutory levy on bookmakers; acknowledges the 104,883 signatories of a UK petition to ban dog racing submitted to Parliament; requires to see an end to self-regulation within the greyhound racing …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
13th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 14th January 2022
Compassion, respect and integrity in politics
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House condemns the organisation of social gatherings and events at Downing Street during the periods of covid-19 lockdown; further condemns the lack of transparency from the Government regarding the parties and reluctance to disclose attendance; believes that when Members and Ministers do not acknowledge or apologise for making …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 13th January 2022
No confidence in the Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House has no confidence in the Prime Minister because he has broken the covid-19 lockdown laws his Government introduced, misled both Parliament and the public about it, and disastrously undermined public confidence in the midst of a pandemic.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
6th January 2022
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 10th January 2022
Work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House commends the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on their tireless work as well as their record year of donations and increased membership; celebrates the institution which is on its way to breaking its fundraising record since it was founded in 1824; notes the work of the 238 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 3rd December 2021
Giving every child the best start in life
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
15th November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th November 2021
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACSR) was announced on 18 August 2021; further notes that hon. Members are still receiving desperate messages for help and that Ministerial replies to queries make repeated reference to the scheme; is concerned that three months later the ACRS is still …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th November 2021
26 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021
Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday 2021
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House marks Armistice Day on 11 November and Remembrance Sunday on 14 November 2021; recognises the significance of the Armistice, an agreement signed to halt First World War fighting as a prelude to peace negotiations, which came into force at 11.00am on 11 November 1918; appreciates the importance …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021
Votes on standards motions
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes the investigation and findings on the Owen Paterson case by the independent Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and Committee on Standards Report published on 26 October 2021, HC797; is concerned that the former Member was able to cast a vote on a motion relating to his own …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021
Social Security
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Exceptions to the Requirement not to be receiving Education) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1224), dated 1 November 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 November 2021, be annulled.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th November 2021
Horizon Europe
Tabled by:
Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises the importance of collaboration in research and innovation that has been fostered by Horizon Europe, which has resulted in collaborations which boost competitiveness and growth; notes that the Government has announced an association with Horizon Europe in January that has yet to be finalised; and urges …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th November 2021
Recognising the 1988 massacre in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House supports justice for the victims of the 1988 massacre in Iran; recognises that in 1988, thousands of political prisoners, as many as 30,000, were massacred based on a fatwa by Iran's Supreme Leader Khomeini primarily targeting members of the opposition PMOI (MEK) who remained committed to their …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd November 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th November 2021
First anniversary of the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House, noting the first anniversary of the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia on 3 November 2021, deeply regrets the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians as result of airstrikes, massacres and crop destruction, and the displacement of more than 2,000,000 people; deplores the horrific sexual violence to which …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
28th October 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 1st November 2021
Ministerial responses to hon. Members' correspondence on Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House is extremely concerned by the extensive delays in hon. Members receiving responses on the resettlement of Afghan nationals to the UK; notes the Minister for Safeguarding and Afghan Resettlement’s statement of 13 September 2021 on the Government's progress in providing specific updates on people within Afghanistan and …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
27th October 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 1st November 2021
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that there should be an urgent national all-faith delegation to Tehran to petition for the immediate release of British citizen Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe and other political detainees currently being held in Iran; condemns the continued unjust detention of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other dual citizens and political …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
25th October 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th October 2021
Anniversary of the Shankill bombing
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the anniversary of the horrific Shankill Bombing which took place on 23 October 1993; remembers the atrocity which saw the murder of nine innocent people, including two children, and over 50 people injured on that horrific day by the disgraceful pre-meditated actions of IRA terrorists; highlights …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
20th October 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 22nd October 2021
Making misogyny a hate crime
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House expresses deep concern about the prevalence of violence against women and girls in our society; notes that, according to the 2021 UN Women UK YouGov survey, 71 per cent of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment in a public space and that this figure rises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
19th October 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 22nd October 2021
Black History Month 2021
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House notes that this month we celebrate Black History Month 2021 and welcomes the many events and initiatives across the UK that highlight the successes and contributions of Black British people to British history; gives special thanks to all teachers and education staff who are taking steps to …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th October 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th October 2021
Green new deal bill campaign
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the lack of a sufficient and comprehensive Government plan to decarbonise the UK economy in response to the climate and nature emergencies; recognises public support for bolder and faster action; and calls on the Government to support the Green New Deal Bill, formally known as the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th September 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Saturday 18th September 2021
Tyrone men's senior football team 2021 GAA All Ireland Final
Tabled by:
Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House congratulates Tyrone in their 2021 All Ireland Senior Football Championship victory scoring 2-14 to Mayo's 0-15; congratulates all the players, managerial and coaching team in securing Tyrone's 4th All- Ireland Senior Football Championship; and marks the efforts of all those involved in the GAA from coaches and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th September 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 10th September 2021
Foreign Secretary’s handling of the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House censures the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for his handling of the UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has put the lives of Afghan interpreters in grave danger; and believes that if the Prime Minister is not prepared to dismiss him, the Secretary of …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 10th September 2021
Ireland’s Presidency of the UN Security Council
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the appointment of the Republic of Ireland to the Presidency of the UN Security Council; applauds its international diplomatic ambitions as a small, independent European country; and further welcomes the issues being brought forward and discussed during its Presidency including the current crisis in Afghanistan, as …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th August 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 10th September 2021
Women's rights in Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House is horrified at the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and is particularly concerned about the impact on women and girls of the collapse in the Afghan government and return to power of the Taliban; notes that some 80 per cent of the near quarter of a million …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th September 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th September 2021
The Ministerial Code and the conduct of the Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House believes that trust in the ministerial code has been eroded by the actions of the Prime Minister; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the code as he has been shown to lack the moral aptitude needed; and therefore calls for …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 37
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd July 2021
Anniversary of bombings in Belfast
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House sadly notes that 21 July 2021 marks the 49th Anniversary of the Bloody Friday Bombings in Belfast by the Provisional IRA; further notes the horrific acts of violence, some of the worst carried out by the IRA, including 20 bombs exploding in the space of 80 minutes, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
12th July 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021
Racism following the Euro 2020 final
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this house unequivocally condemns the racist abuse aimed at the England Men’s Football team after the UEFA European Championship Final on 11 July 2021; notes that 19 year old Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka was forced to take down his Instagram account as a result of racist abuse; further notes …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th July 2021
England national football team Euro 2020 runners up
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House celebrates the incredible achievements of the England men’s football team in the UEFA Euro 2020 championship, reaching the final of a major tournament for the first time in 55 years; expresses deep pride and great respect for the way that team's players and manager conducted themselves on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
12th July 2021
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021
March for Dignity - Tbilisi Pride 2021
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House is saddened and disappointed to note the cancellation of the recent March for Dignity Tbilisi Pride event after a violent counter demonstration; condemns the actions of Georgian authorities which allowed a mob to break in and ransack the offices of the organisers; notes with concern that 53 …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th July 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021
Homophobic attacks on LGBTQ+ campaigners in Tbilisi
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House strongly condemns the attacks on LGBTQ+ campaigners in Tbilisi; expresses its regret that the Tbilisi Pride march has had to be called off as a result; expresses concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ campaigners and other community members, as well as those journalists who were attacked; calls …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021
The fur trade in the UK
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Call for Evidence on the fur trade in the UK; urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the import and sale of fur in the UK having first banned fur farms more than 20 years ago, something that is possible now that the UK …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 8th July 2021
Public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Scarlett; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
1st July 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th July 2021
Service reductions at the British Council
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House acknowledges the vital role of the British Council in promoting education, training and language across the globe; notes that it was created in 1934 to improve global cultural relations and social mobility and currently works with over 100 countries worldwide changing the lives of millions and helping …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 28th June 2021
EU Settlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned that many resident EU citizens may lose their rights to live and work in the UK following the June 30 2020 deadline of the EU Settlement Scheme; notes that over 5 million applications have been made to the Scheme, over 90,000 coming from people in …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 21st June 2021
Australian trade deal
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the prospective agreement of a trade deal with Australia; expresses strong concern at the potential implications of any deal on British farmers; asks that farmers across the country are properly consulted; further asks that MPs are given the time to adequately read, scrutinise and debate the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
14th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 21st June 2021
Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that 4 June marks the 32nd 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; recognises that to this day, the family members of the victims are seeking justice for …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
10th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th June 2021
End the young parent penalty
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes that there are 1.8 million single parents across the UK, with nearly half of all children in single parent families living in poverty; further notes the particular impact of Covid-19 on single parents who are both the carer and income generator for their family; believes that …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th June 2021
Racism in football
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House applauds England football manager Gareth Southgate and his players for their principled opposition to racism; stands in solidarity with all football players and supporters who have been subjected to racism, while participating in the sport they love or in other areas of their life; recognises that those …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th June 2021
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2021
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that during the month of June 2021 it is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month; understands that the theme in 2021 is Make Some Space where it is hoped that people from different backgrounds and professions will make some space in their day to day lives, …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
9th June 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 14th June 2021
Mental health provision for university students
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House calls on the Government to publish clear guidance to universities on what mental health provision should be in place for university students; recognises the immense strain placed on university students during the covid-19 outbreak and the continuing assessments and exams that students have been required to undertake; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 10th June 2021
Arms export licences for sales to the Israeli Military
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with concern the recent granting of and use of extant UK licences for the export to the Israeli military of categories of arms and arms components including military technology and components for aircrafts, helicopters, and drones, as well as grenades, bombs, missiles, armoured vehicles, tanks, ammunition, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Unrest and human rights violations in Colombia
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply shocked and concerned about reports of significant human rights violations in Colombia and violent repression of nationwide demonstrations by Colombian authorities; understands that protests began on 28 April 2021 in response to a tax bill presented by President Ivan Duque; notes with concern reports that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
11th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 7th June 2021
Protests in Colombia
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses profound concern on reports of excessive use of force by the Colombian police, against overwhelmingly peaceful social protests as confirmed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights across Colombia from 28 April 2021, as part of a national strike; believes the right …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 30
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
26th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 27th May 2021
Apology for Forced Adoption
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House recognises the great injustice, suffering and lifetime of pain caused to mothers and their children separated by forced adoption in the UK in the three decades after the Second World War, when young unmarried mothers were coerced into handing over their new-born children, and apologises for it; …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th May 2021
Welcoming refugees during and post covid-19
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises that, as the 72th anniversary of the Geneva Convention approaches, there are more refugees, approximately 80 million, than at any other time in history; that they are victims of wars, environmental disasters and climate change, human rights abuses, pandemic and poverty; resolves to frame a response …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 6
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
24th May 2021
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th May 2021
Fire and rehire
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with the Government that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th May 2021
The global spread of covid-19 and reductions in the international aid budget
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the covid-19 virus and various mutations are now ravaging a number of poorer countries, attention has been focused on the appalling situation in India and there are concerns that other countries might follow suit; further notes the Government's decision to reduce the international aid budget, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th May 2021
Sharing covid-19 vaccine resources equitably to create a people's vaccine
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the ability to vaccinate sections of their population against the covid-19 virus has generally only been open to some of the richest countries in the world and many other poorer countries have little or no access to vaccines; further notes that the latest data from …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
20th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021
Ban on trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to implementing a robust, comprehensive and world-leading ban on trophy hunting imports; agrees that the trophy hunting of animals, including those at risk of extinction, is morally reprehensible; notes the strong support for such a ban among the general public, with the most …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 10
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that Government-commissioned research in 2016 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found disturbingly high levels of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in UK workplaces; further notes the February 2021 conclusion of the Women and Equalities Committee that the Government must act now to prevent further discrimination, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th May 2021
A People's Green New Deal
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House believes that the government must urgently act to address unemployment, poverty, and the intensifying climate crisis; notes that the climate emergency poses a grave threat to public health and living standards in the UK and across the world; further notes that the Government is currently set to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 9
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th May 2021
Universal Basic Income pilot in Wales
Tabled by:
Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House applauds the Welsh Government for committing to a Universal Basic Income (UBI) pilot in Wales; thanks all the Senedd candidates who signed the pledge for UBI ahead of May's elections; acknowledges that the current system of social security provision in the UK is not sufficient to provide …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Saturday 15th May 2021
Recognition of Armenian massacres as genocide
Tabled by:
Lord Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House welcomes US President Biden's formal recognition of the extermination of over one million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in 1915 as genocide; and calls on the Government to issue a similar recognition.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Saturday 15th May 2021
Ban on trade in trophy hunting memorabilia
Tabled by:
Lord Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House recognises the negative effect of the continued importation, sale and distribution of animal carcasses and body parts such as the head, hide or horns obtained through trophy hunting on the conservation efforts of endangered wildlife; highlights that the importation of trophies contributes to the decline of animal …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
11th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th May 2021
Record breaking achievement of Northern Ireland footballer Steven Davis
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the phenomenal achievements of Northern Ireland and Glasgow Rangers footballer Steven Davis MBE, given that he has become the most capped UK male player in the history of football having played 126 times for his country; and recognises that aged 36 and still playing at the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th May 2021
Undocumented migrants
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House recognises that there are many barriers that prevent people from accessing and maintaining stable immigration status even when they were either born in the UK or have lived in the UK for many years; further recognises that the majority of undocumented migrants have lost their status through …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th May 2021
Fire and rehire tactics
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House observes the widespread and growing use of fire and rehire tactics by employers over recent months; condemns the actions of a number of companies in threatening staff with termination if reductions to wages and conditions are not agreed to; notes the widespread legal prohibition on such employment …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 13
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th May 2021
Investment in good quality green jobs across the UK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the urgency with which the UK must act to address the climate and nature emergencies; notes the scale and ambition of US President Biden’s $2.3 trillion plan to upgrade America so that it is greener and fairer and regrets the lack of such a plan for …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th May 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 11th May 2021
UK-EU veterinary agreement
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House recognises that the absence of a UK-EU veterinary agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary rules on movements of animals and food products between Great Britain and the EU and between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is creating major barriers for UK food exporters and also significantly contributes to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 26th April 2021
Carbon emissions labelling
Tabled by:
Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House notes with concern the lack of information available to consumers on the environmental impact of the goods and food products they buy; recognises the growing urgency of the climate emergency facing the planet as a result of carbon emissions; acknowledges that the public would welcome the opportunity …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
12th April 2021
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 26th April 2021
Youth Mobility Scheme
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises the benefits of the Youth Mobility Scheme which allows young people to live, work and study in the UK for up to 24 months; notes the importance of that scheme to the development of young people’s understanding of different countries and cultures; further notes that the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st April 2021
The need for investment in good green jobs across the United Kingdom
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this house notes the significance of Earth Day; further notes the urgency with which the UK must act to address the climate and nature emergencies; welcomes this government’s focus on the job creation potential of a green recovery in its G7 priorities; sees the opportunity for the recovery to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th April 2021
Salute to pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with profound disappointment the sentencing to prison of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, including Jimmy Lai; condemns the Chinese government’s clamp down on freedom of speech, movement and association in Hong Kong since the introduction of the National Security Law; salutes those arrested, tried and punished by …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th April 2021
Northern Ireland Women's Football Team Euro 2022 qualification
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates the Northern Ireland Women's Football Team on their historic qualification for Euro 2022; applauds the players for their performances in securing that qualification; commends Team Manager Kenny Shiels and his coaching staff for leading the team to that remarkable success; and wishes the team well as …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
13th April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th April 2021
Humanitarian crisis in Yemen and UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes the continued disastrous war on Yemen which has led to the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world; further notes that the UN has warned that an estimated 24 million people, close to 80 per cent of the population, need assistance and protection; acknowledges that the UK …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th April 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th April 2021
Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the massacre at Axum in Ethiopia, documented by both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity; further condemns the reported wider pattern of violence throughout the Tigray region, including the use of rape and sexual violence, and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th April 2021
A public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, with its Beagle ambassador, rescued ex-laboratory dog Scarlet; congratulates Scarlet on winning the Animal Hero, Inspirational Animal of the Year Award 2018; further notes that the latest Home Office figures show that the numbers of dogs used in UK …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
GP surgeries and the private sector
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses alarm that Operose, a subsidiary of US health company Centene, has taken over AT Medics which has a large number of APMS contracts, including 49 GP practices; is concerned that the prioritisation of profit in the provision of NHS services will lead to a loss of …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
The Stop Sea Blasts campaign
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the environmental damage brought to marine habitats by detonations of unexploded ordnance at sea; is concerned that marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, are dependent on their auditory system for navigation and communication, and that disruptive detonations can lead to mass-stranding events; notes that is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 26th March 2021
Atrocities against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the growing evidence of atrocities against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, the body of opinion that the atrocities meet the legal definitions of genocide and crimes against humanity, and formal determinations of this genocide and crimes against humanity by the US Administration, and the parliaments of Canada …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 26th March 2021
Patrick George Zaki
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House is dismayed by the continued imprisonment of Egyptian student and human rights activist Patrick George Zaki; notes with concern that Mr Zaki was detained in early 2020 on a short return to his home country from his course at the University of Bologna and has now been …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 26th March 2021
Cuba and the US blockade
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises that the US blockade of Cuba has cost the Cuban economy billions of dollars, causes shortages in essential services and has been exacerbated by the Trump administration’s designation of Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism – a politically motivated move which intensifies sanctions against the Cuban …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 11
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 26th March 2021
Demolition of Palestinian homes
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of the entire Palestinian village of Khirbet Hamsa al-Foqa; is appalled that 73 people, including 41 children, have been made homeless in the largest incident of forced displacement in the West Bank for years; notes that 2020 has seen the highest level of …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 21
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 26th March 2021
Removing barriers to education
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House believes removing barriers to education, including ending all forms of violence against children, is crucial to achieving the Government’s goal of ensuring 12 years of quality education for every girl and boy; and further believes that removing barriers to education should be a central theme in the …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 25th March 2021
Unauthorised encampments: criminalisation of trespass
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House believes the response to unauthorised encampments by Gypsies and Travellers lies not in criminalising trespass but by providing sufficient permanent and temporary sites and by greater use of negotiated stopping; is concerned that Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will destroy a nomadic …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021
Immigration
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February 2021, be annulled.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021
Immigration
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February 2021, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 22nd March 2021
Sarah Everard and women's safety
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House expresses deep concern for the disappearance of Sarah Everard, a young woman who went missing in Clapham as she was walking home on the 3rd March; extends thoughts and prayers to Sarah’s family and friends at this difficult time; notes with great sadness that women’s safety remains …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 22nd March 2021
Clydebank Blitz 80th Anniversary
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House remembers with respect and sadness the Clydebank Blitz, which commenced on the 13th March 1941, proportionally the worst blitzkrieg inflected on the UK during world War II; recognises the official record of deaths caused by the two nights of bombing and the many more who died as …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 19th March 2021
Aviation workers and green jobs
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the tens of thousands of redundancies in UK airports despite £7bn of public support and the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CRJS) a year ago; further notes that towns near airports such as Crawley, Luton and Slough experienced some of the highest …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 18th March 2021
UK-EU veterinary agreement
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House recognises that the absence of a UK-EU veterinary agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary rules on movements of animals and food products between Great Britain and the EU and between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is creating major barriers for UK food exporters and also significantly contributes to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th March 2021
Ten years on from Bahrain's Arab Spring uprising of February 2011
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Arab Spring and the beginning of Bahrain’s pro-democracy uprising on 14 February 2011; endorses the demands made by hundreds of thousands of Bahraini citizens during protests at Manama’s Pearl Roundabout for democratic reform, social justice and respect for human rights; condemns …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 15th March 2021
Intellectual property and covid-19 response
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House considers nobody is safe until we are all safe from covid-19; believes all policy tools should be deployed to address the global crisis around access to covid-19 vaccines, treatments, diagnostics and equipment; notes that the head of the World Health Organization warns we face a catastrophic moral …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
4th March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th March 2021
International Women's Day: support for girls' education across the globe
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with concern the findings of UN Women's report 'From Insight to Action: Gender Equality in the Wake of COVID-19' that without coordinated action to mitigate the gendered impacts of COVID-19, there is a risk that the fragile gender equality gains achieved over the past 25 years …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th March 2021
Anti-Irish discrimination
Tabled by:
Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House condemns anti-Irish racism in all its forms; notes that recent reports of anti-Irish and anti-Irish Traveller sentiments are disturbing; further notes the immeasurable contribution to public life of Irish people and recognises the important role Irish culture through language, dance, music and the arts plays in the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
22nd February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th March 2021
The Green Homes Grant
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes the Green Homes Grant to upgrade 600,000 homes and support 100,000 jobs is in need of fundamental reform; is concerned that as of 8 February 2021 just 22,165 vouchers had been issued to customers despite enormous demand, that any underspend of the £2 billion invested until …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 1st March 2021
VAT on hair and beauty services
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the significant impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the hairdressing, beauty and holistic service industry; notes that this sector is reported by the British Beauty Council to contribute £9.2bn annually to Britain’s economy, employing a workforce of 288,160 people as hair and beauty practitioners …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st March 2021
VAT on Zero Carbon Domestic Renewables
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions, including those from domestic dwellings, to Net Zero by 2050; further notes that 30 per cent of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic dwellings; recognises that micro-generation of home grown energy and heating is vital to reach …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
11th February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 14th February 2021
Global vaccines
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House celebrates the development of several vaccines against covid-19; highlights that with the development of covid-19 mutations across the world UK domestic recovery is dependent on collective vaccination efforts globally; believes that the UK has a duty to support vaccine distribution in low-income countries and promote the expansion …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd February 2021
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd February 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2021
Ongoing conflict in Cameroon
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Cameroon’s north west and south west regions; condemns the deliberate and continued killings of innocent civilians and grave violations against children since the start of the conflict in 2016; sends its sincerest condolences to all those who have tragically …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 29th January 2021
Visas for musicians in the EU
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House applauds the over 100 musicians who wrote to The Times on 20 January 2021 and agrees that the UK Government must immediately seek supplementary agreement with the EU to secure the ability of all creative workers including musicians, performers, their equipment and others such as technicians to …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
26th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 29th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes Holocaust Memorial Day; further acknowledges the impact that the Holocaust still has upon this world with rising antisemitism remaining a threat to Jewish people around the globe; recognises the need to preserve the remembrance of these dreadful acts against humanity; reaffirms our commitment to appropriate remembrance …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
26th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th January 2021
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including Abortion Services
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
This House calls on the President of the United States of America to protect and expand Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) including abortion access globally in the first days of his presidency; notes that as the country’s first pro-choice catholic president he has consistently connected his care for …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 29th January 2021
Pet Passport Scheme
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes with regret that the Government did not secure Part 1 Listed Status under the EU Pet Passport scheme as part of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement; recognises that as a result, the owners of cats, dogs and ferrets wishing to travel from Wales, Scotland and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
25th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th January 2021
Democracy, human rights and the detention of Alexei Navalny in Russia
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House condemns the arrest and detention of Alexei Navalny by the Russian Federation; further condemns the reported arrest, detention and beating of thousands of protestors and journalists across Russia in the last week; notes that over 3,500 Russians have so far been detained following nationwide protests across the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th January 2021
Workers’ rights
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
This House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to review the “working time directive” implemented by the Working Time Regulations 1998; notes that amongst other achievements the Directive gave UK workers a statutory right to paid annual leave for the first time; further notes that the Government is yet …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2021
Plastic waste exports
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House notes that UK exports of unsorted plastic waste to non-OECD countries are allowed when given prior informed consent; further notes that from 1 January 2021, the EU no longer allows that practice; recognises that a ban on plastic exports outside of developed countries was a commitment in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2021
Covid-19 vaccination of Palestinians in the occupied territories
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House notes that after more than 53 years of occupation, Israeli authorities have an obligation to fully respect the human rights of Palestinians in the occupied territories, including their right to health; notes the Israeli government’s duties under the Forth Geneva Convention to ensure medical supplies, including to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2021
Universal credit uplift
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the profound impact that the covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy and the labour market, forcing many to rely on welfare benefits to survive at this difficult time; notes the importance that the temporary uplift to universal credit of £20 per week has played in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
20th January 2021
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
18th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
UK citizenship for the Windrush generation
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House deplores the Home Office’s treatment of those of the Windrush Generation and their families; notes that many residents through no fault of their own still await the restoration of citizenship; further notes that many are still waiting for compensation for the actions made by the Home Office …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
Statutory Sick Pay uplift
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this Houses notes that Statutory Sick Pay is currently £95.85 per week, which is one of the lowest rates in Europe; further notes that this is approximately 19 per cent of average UK weekly earnings; expresses concern at research conducted on behalf of the TUC which suggests that approximately …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th January 2021
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
Proposed Directors' Income Support Scheme
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes the merits of the proposed Directors’ Income Support Scheme (DISS) which is currently under consideration by the HM Treasury; supports the urgent implementation of the proposed DISS which closely follows the structure of the existing Self-Employed Income Support Scheme; recognises that the DISS proposal is based …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
6th January 2021
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
Future participation in Erasmus+
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House expresses deep regret regarding the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme; recognises the importance of Erasmus+ to the many thousands of students and young people who have benefited from the opportunity to live, study and work abroad; notes that EU membership is not a …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2021
EU visa system for touring artists and musicians
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes with concern that while the deal agreed between the UK and the EU provides exemptions to visa rules for certain workers travelling to different European countries, this does not include artists and musicians; understands this will result in artists having to apply for separate visas for …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
14th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2020
Western Sahara
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House recognises the right of the people of Western Sahara to their own self-determination; urges the UK as a member of the group of friends to redouble UN Security Council efforts to deliver the referendum on which the 1991 ceasefire in that region was contingent; stands in solidarity …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2020
Migrant Workers' Rights
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House would like to thank migrant workers who have been at the forefront of the UKs response to the pandemic; believes that recovery from covid-19 must level up migrant workers’ rights; further recognises that the Hostile Environment, particularly No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and the “illegal working” …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2020
Human rights and democracy in Poland
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House acknowledges and condemns human rights violations in Poland, in particular, attacks on the rights of women and LGBTQ+ minorities, including the near-total abortion ban that breaks the human right of freedom from torture, and disregards the bodily autonomy of women; supports the protection of LGBTQ+ families, and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th December 2020
50th Anniversary of Habintag
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of social housing provider Habintag; congratulates the Association on reaching this milestone of so many years providing and promoting accessible homes and neighbourhoods; and extends best wishes for their continued success.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2020
Water contamination in Sri Lanka
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2020
International Day of People with Disabilities
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 3 December is the International Day of People with Disabilities, a day to celebrate disabled people and champion their abilities; supports the United Nation’s work surrounding this campaign, notes this year’s theme is entitled not all disabilities are visible, which aims to spread awareness and understanding …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Human Rights Day 2020
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the world celebrates Human Rights Day 2020 on 10 December; further notes that this is a day to commemorate the UN General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; highlights that human rights are abused by repressive regimes across the world, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2020
World superbike champion Jonathan Rea MBE
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House congratulates the record breaking World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea MBE on winning his sixth consecutive World Superbike title; recognises his remarkable achievement as the most successful rider in the history of the championship; expresses shock and dismay at Jonathan Rea MBE being excluded from the BBC Sports …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
2nd December 2020
45 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
1st December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Effect of covid-19 on disabled people and employment
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act, an important step towards equality for people with disabilities; recognises the disproportionate impact of the covid-19 pandemic on disabled people; notes with concern that 71 per cent of disabled people employed in March have been impacted by loss …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
1st December 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2020
Disability Awareness Week Northern Ireland
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes Disability Awareness Week NI which runs from Monday 30 November - 4 December 2020; highlights that the Arts Council of Northern Ireland will be revisiting and highlighting some of the amazing arts organisations that work with people with disabilities; congratulates the Public Health Agency NI in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2020
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that 25 years ago, on 8 November 1995, the Disability Discrimination Act received Royal Assent; recalls that this landmark piece of legislation was the result of a hard-fought campaign by disabled people, with up to 100,000 disabled activists taking part in direct action, campaigning for equal …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
14th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2020
Centrica
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the constructive approach taken by GMB Union and Unison in negotiations around their members' pay and conditions with British Gas and its parent company Centrica; condemns the tactics employed by that company in commencing those negotiations with threats to dismiss and re-engage its UK workforce on …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2020
British Overseas Territories Citizenship
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House notes under the British Nationality Act 1981 children born outside of marriage to British Overseas Territories fathers, before the 1st July 2006 are deemed illegitimate and are prevented from inheriting their father’s citizenship by descent; further notes that this does not apply if the child’s mother is …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
18th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 2020
Global Islamophobia
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House draws attention to Islamophobia in the UK and worldwide; supports Islamophobia Awareness Month; draws attention to the fact that Rohingya Muslims have been driven out of Myanmar and now seek refuge in Bangladesh; that two mosques were simultaneously attacked in New Zealand in 2019; that Uyghur Muslims …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2020
75th anniversary of UNESCO
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, which celebrates its 75th anniversary on Monday 16th November 2020; notes that the organisation was founded in London in 1945 to build peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences and culture; further notes that since then …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020
Award of Chatham House Prize 2020 to Justices of Malawi's Constitutional Court
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the judges on the Constitutional Court of Malawi, Justice Healey Potani, Justice Ivy Kamanga, Justice Redson Kapindu, Justice Dingiswayo Madise and Justice Michael Tembo, who have been awarded the 2020 Chatham House Prize in recognition of the courage and independence in the defence of democracy demonstrated …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020
WASPI women
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern the continuing unfair treatment of WASPI women; further notes that many of the women concerned had no prior notice that their pensionable age and eligibility was to be pushed back; draws attention to the ongoing injustice of the situation which has placed many …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th November 2020
Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses deep concern regarding the current tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia; echoes the United Nations Secretary General’s calls for maximum restraint, as a full conflict between those two countries would be disastrous; urges both sides to respect the ceasefire and work together with the OSCE Minsk Group …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th November 2020
Accelerating human relevant life sciences in the UK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House acknowledges that many of the major diseases of our time remain poorly understood and lack adequate treatments; notes the economic, business and public health benefits of developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that have the potential to reduce drug development failures and save costs and time; recognises that …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 31
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020
Universal Basic Income pilots
Tabled by:
Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House acknowledges that the current system of social security provision in the UK is not sufficient to provide financial security nor protect public health during the covid-19 outbreak; asserts that the provision of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) would establish a targeted system with no gaps and an …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 16
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020
Immediate return of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to the UK
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House condemns the unjust imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori; notes the unfair sentencing of Anoosheh to 12 years imprisonment and summoning of Nazanin to court yet again; recognises the difficult and dangerous conditions that Nazanin is facing by being confined to remaining within 300 metres of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020
Unionlearn
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the exemplary and invaluable role played by Unionlearn in helping people acquire skills and qualifications to boost their job prospects and make a valuable contribution to the economy; applauds Unionlearn for aiding hundreds of thousands of learners at all levels, from basic numeracy and literacy to …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020
Trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 50, 2019-20 welcoming the public consultation on the controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; further notes that the consultation on banning trophy hunting imports ended in February 2020; supports the view of the coalition of animal charities …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020
Legal Aid and Advice
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 515), dated 15 May 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 May 2020, be annulled.
138 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 105
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 23rd October 2020
Creation of Shetland Space Centre
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House welcomes the Government’s approval of the Shetland Space Centre’s plans to build and operate a satellite launch site on Unst in Shetland; notes that the spaceport will create hundreds of new, high-quality jobs, not only locally in the Northern Isles but across the country; recognises that this …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 22nd October 2020
United Nations Day on 24 October 2020
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House joins in celebrating United Nations Day on 24 October 2020, marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into effect; acknowledges the significant contributions made by the United Nations Organisation and the other agencies of the United Nations System to international peace and security, humanitarian …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd October 2020
Police brutality and End SARS protests in Nigeria
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House condemns the reported deliberate shooting of unarmed protesters in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria; calls on the Nigerian Government to demonstrate their commitment to human rights and fulfil obligations to hold the police to account for extra-judicial killings, widespread torture and other ill-treatment of detainees in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2020
G20 Summit in Saudi Arabia and Human Rights
Tabled by:
Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes that Saudi Arabia currently holds the presidency of the G20 and will be hosting the G20 Summit virtually on 21-22 November 2020; is deeply concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going serious and systematic violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, particularly the crackdown on non-violent activists …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2020
Extension of Furlough Scheme
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the partial U-turn by the Chancellor in extending the furlough scheme to local lockdown areas; recognises that businesses ordered to close must be supported; notes that this new support is limited to only certain parts of the UK when it is needed across the country; further …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 16th October 2020
Service Medal for British nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House honours the UK service personnel who participated in the British nuclear testing programme in Australia and the South Pacific from 1952 to 1967; notes that over 20,000 British personnel were present during the atomic tests and were exposed to ionising radiation with little or no personal protective …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
7th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 16th October 2020
Financial flexibility of Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Governments
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the joint statement by the respective Finance Ministers of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Governments on the 6 of October 2020 calling for greater flexibility, fairness and clarity by the UK Government to enable their respective administrations weather the economic, social and healthcare challenges posed …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
14th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th October 2020
Child poverty
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses concern that new child poverty data, published by the End Child Poverty Coalition on 14th October 2020, reveals that more than half of children in some constituencies are living in poverty after housing costs are factored in; notes that the highest rates of child poverty are …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th October 2020
Uyghur asylum seekers
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes reports from human rights groups which state that the Chinese Government is interning over one million Uyghur people in re-education camps across the Xinjiang Autonomous Region; further notes reports from the camps which allege that detainees are being kept in squalid conditions and are forced to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2020
Hair Discrimination
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes that hair policies enforced by schools and employers either officially or unofficially are an all-too-prevalent form of racial discrimination; notes with alarm cases of black children being sent home from school because of their afros, black boys being told to cut off their dreadlocks, black women …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2020
Tackling child food insecurity
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House believes no child should go hungry; welcomes Government action to provide Free School Meals over the school summer holidays; recognises that families are still struggling to afford food, that 11 per cent of parents and 6 per cent of children have directly experienced food insecurity in the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th October 2020
Justice for Osime Brown
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House acknowledges 21-year-old Osime Brown's autism and the behavioural challenges that come with it; further acknowledges the Home Office's plans to deport Osime to Jamaica where he has not lived since he was four years old and has never returned to; notes Osime's mother's words that if they …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020
Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street on 4 October when in 1936, Oswald Mosley and members of the British Union of Fascists were blocked from marching through East London by the Jewish community, trade unionists, socialists and others; recognises the continuing importance of …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 7
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st October 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th October 2020
Support for Further Education colleges
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the unique role that colleges play in supporting people, employers and communities to thrive and central role in rebuilding the economy; endorses the vision of the Independent Commission on the College of the Future for a strategic and expanded role for colleges in empowering people with …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th October 2020
Beer Duty 2020
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the Government for freezing Beer Duty at previous Budgets; acknowledges that again the UK has the highest total Beer Duty bill in Europe at £3.4 billion and a Beer Duty rate at three times the EU average, as well as 11 times that of Germany or …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
14th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Sunday 20th September 2020
Suspension of income requirements for family visas
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes that there are thousands of couples and families who are currently separated, or at imminent risk of becoming separated, due to restrictive income requirements for British nationals and settled residents wishing to be joined in the UK by a partner from outside the EEA; welcomes the …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Sunday 20th September 2020
The use of live animals for warfare experiments
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with concern that each year, thousands of animals including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs are experimented on using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that while these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, suffering can continue …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
17th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th September 2020
Teaching of British Sign Language in schools
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that all members of society are able to communicate effectively and clearly; notes that this includes ensuring that people who are deaf or hard of hearing are able to communicate effectively and clearly; recognises that 11 million people in the UK are …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th September 2020
Ban on goods produced by state-sponsored forced labour
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the United States Department of Home Security issuing five Withhold Release Orders which will ban the import of products from the People’s Republic of China produced with state-sponsored forced labour in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region where the Chinese Communist Party government is engaged in systematic …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th September 2020
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Tabled by:
John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the importance of retaining jobs in industries still affected by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic; further recognises that the cliff-edge October cut-off date of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is set to result in hundreds of thousands of avoidable redundancies; notes research from the Trussell Trust that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
15th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th September 2020
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Tabled by:
Alexander Stafford (Conservative - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes and applauds that nothing stops a Macmillan Coffee Morning, not even coronavirus; acknowledges that cancer hasn’t stopped during the pandemic where one in two people will be diagnosed in their lifetimes; recognises that Macmillan Cancer Support is currently campaigning to restore cancer care and treatment to …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th September 2020
10th anniversary of the papal visit
Tabled by:
Mike Kane (Labour - Wythenshawe and Sale East)
That this House warmly recalls the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK between 16 and 19 September 2010; notes his address to parliamentarians in Westminster Hall where he reminded us that religion is not a problem for legislators to solve, but a vital contributor to the national conversation; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
7th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th September 2020
150th Anniversary of the Belfast Telegraph
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates one of Northern Ireland‘s national papers the Belfast Telegraph on reaching the milestone of 150 years in print; thanks them for some of the sterling investigative work that they have carried out; and encourages this wonderful paper to continue to impartially report the good and bad …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
7th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th September 2020
Remembering the MPs killed during the Troubles by Republican terrorists
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers again with deep sorrow the lives of those MPs who were murdered by terrorists during the Troubles including Airey Neave, Rev Robert Bradford, Sir Anthony Berry and Ian Gow; extends sincere sympathy also to the families of those Conservative Party members killed in the Brighton bomb; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
7th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 18th September 2020
Poland anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House condemns the anti-LGBTQ+ ideology promoted by Poland’s recently re-elected President, Andrzej Duda; decries the rhetoric used by President Duda during his election campaign, and his first term of Presidency, which demonstrates homophobia promoted by the highest levels of government in Poland; is concerned that this anti-LGBTQ+ attitude …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020
Universal Service Obligation
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House recognises that the ongoing covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the severity of the digital divide prevalent in the UK; notes that part of the problem that exasperates the digital divide is slow or poor broadband connection; further notes that part of the solution to improving broadband is to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
8th September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020
Researching and supporting people with long Covid-19 symptoms
Tabled by:
Andrew Gwynne (Labour (Co-op) - Gorton and Denton)
That this House recognises that around 10 per cent of people experience prolonged illness after covid-19 and calls upon the Government to urgently collect and regularly report on the number of those living with long covid by following up on those with confirmed or clinical diagnoses of covid-19; notes that …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2020
Reinstatement of IKEA shop steward Richie Venton
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns the sacking of IKEA Glasgow USDAW Shop Steward and convenor Richie Venton for carrying out his duties as an elected workers' representative who sought to prevent hardship, while protecting workers' health during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic; notes Mr Venton opposed IKEA's plans to remove wages from …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses profound alarm at the climate and ecological emergency, with wildfires raging in California, and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melting in line with worst case scenario predictions for sea level rise according to a study by the University of Leeds and the Danish Meteorological Institute; …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st September 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st September 2020
VAT on sunscreen
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls for sunscreen to be reclassified as an essential healthcare item and therefore be exempted from VAT, given the important role it plays in preventing serious health conditions like skin cancer; understands that sunscreen is currently classified as a cosmetic product in the UK and is therefore …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Successful result of Oxford covid-19 vaccine Phase I/II trials
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and the Oxford Vaccine Group for the successful completion of the Phase I/II trial of its covid-19 vaccine; notes that no early safety concerns were indicated and that strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system were induced; acknowledges that …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
20th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Indefinite leave to remain for health and social care workers
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the invaluable role of foreign nationals working in the health and social care sector on the frontline of the covid-19 outbreak; applauds their brave and unwavering hard work in the face of such unprecedented and difficult circumstances to ensure people get the care they need; notes …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2020
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2020
BBC TV licenses
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House supports the urgent reversal of the decision to make over-75s pay for TV licences during the covid-19 outbreak; notes with concern that licenses will have to be paid for from August 2020; believes that responsibility for funding free TV licences should not have been handed over by …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Early pay rise for NHS staff
Tabled by:
Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment and sacrifice of NHS staff throughout the covid-19 outbreak; believes that the depth of public gratitude for this work must now be reflected in what the Government does next for NHS staff; notes that as it stands, NHS staff must wait until 2021 …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th July 2020
75th anniversary of the first nuclear test explosion
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House honours the courageous servicemen and women, scientists and civilians who have been affected by atomic testing programs since the first nuclear explosion took place 75 years ago on 16 July 1945; understands that over the last 75 years there has been in excess of 2,000 nuclear tests …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Independent Inquiry into the UK's response to covid-19
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to the House of Commons on 15 July 2020 to hold an independent inquiry into the UK’s response to the covid-19 pandemic; and calls on the Government to publish before the summer recess a timetable for the inquiry to be established, together …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020
Mohammed Ramadhan And Husain Moosa In Bahrain
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes that Bahrain’s Court of Cassation could overrule the death sentences of Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa, two prisoners sentenced to death on the basis of false confessions extracted under torture; notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has been following the case closely over the last …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2020
Use of the whip in British horseracing
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Caerphilly)
That this House notes that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which sanctions this violent treatment in order that jockeys may, as it is claimed, encourage racehorses to improve their chances of winning, even though evidence …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th July 2020
25th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that from 5 to 12 July 2020 the UK will mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide where over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered in and around Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces with a number of activities being held across the country; …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th July 2020
World Animal Day
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that 4 October 2020 is World Animal Day, the global awareness day for raising the status of animals in order to improve animal welfare standards; gives thanks to all those people who care for animals; congratulates charities and people who work tirelessly to support and raise …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2020
Real fur imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the imports and sales of real fur products; notes that the UK has long banned the main methods of fur so-called production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur factory farming, due to their inherent cruelty; believes that, in view of …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 39
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 11
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2020
Free hospital parking (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House thanks NHS staff for their dedication to public health and extraordinary service through the covid-19 outbreak; notes that many NHS staff have faced a real terms pay cut since 2010; further notes that NHS staff, patients and visitors ordinarily have to pay significant sums for hospital car …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020
Leicester Lockdown due to covid-19
Tabled by:
Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this house welcomes the lockdown extension in Leicester and parts of the county of Leicestershire to protect lives from coronavirus; stands in solidarity with the people of Leicester whose lives face further disruption while lockdown is relaxed in the rest of the country; understands the additional effect that that …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
1st July 2020
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
1st July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020
Abolishing the Department for Work and Pensions' six month rule
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises that it has been one year since the all-party Parliamentary group on Terminal Illness published its report on the legal definition of terminal illness; condemns the rules of the Department for Work and Pensions which mean that benefits are only fast-tracked if a terminally ill person …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020
Assessing the feasibility of citizens’ basic income pilots in Scotland
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the recent publication of the report entitled Assessing the Feasibility of Citizens’ Basic Income Pilots in Scotland which presents comprehensive and detailed research into the feasibility of a citizens’ basic income pilot in Scotland; further notes that it has been developed by a successful collaboration of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th July 2020
25th anniversary of the passing of Gordon Wilson
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House commemorates the 25th anniversary of the passing of Gordon Wilson who was a tremendous advocate for peace during the Troubles; notes that he won the BBC Today programme's man of the year due to his determination to see good brought out of evil and to forgive those …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
30th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th July 2020
20th anniversary of racing legend Joey Dunlop’s death
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 20th anniversary of the death of racing legend Joey Dunlop on 2 of July 2000 in Tallinn, Estonia, while leading a 125cc race, having already won the 750cc and 600cc events, on the Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa Circuit; remembers with great fondness this working class hero whose humanitarian …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
30th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2020
Reinstatement of benefit sanctions
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House believes that the decision to reinstate benefit sanctions in the middle of a health and economic crisis is a profoundly callous step; further believes that this is an ideologically driven, punitive measure which simply adds to the stress and anxiety for people who are already facing hard …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2020
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020
Leave to Remain status
Tabled by:
Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House notes that currently in the UK there are an unknown number of persons who are not UK citizens, who do not have leave to remain in this country, who lack any entitlement to support from the state, who are therefore entirely without funds to feed, clothe and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020
Ireland's election to the UN Security Council
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House warmly congratulates the Republic of Ireland on securing a seat on the UN Security Council; believes that Ireland is a great force for good in the world; recognises the Republic’s historic and selfless contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts; notes that smaller countries can play a central role …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2020
35 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020
Press Freedom in Saudi Arabia
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House condemns the continued detention of at least 32 journalists in Saudi Arabia and calls for their immediate and unconditional release; notes that 17 June 2020 marks eight years since the arrest of blogger Raif Badawi, as well as the birthday of Waleed Abu al-Khair, a human rights …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
16th June 2020
59 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020
Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
15th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2020
Refugee resettlement
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 26 million refugees and 3.5 million asylum seekers around the world today; celebrates the successful resettlement of 20,000 refugees in the UK since 2014 under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS); notes that the Government committed to resettle a further 3,000 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
15th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2020
Free school meals during the summer holidays
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises the work of Marcus Rashford and FareShare; notes their exceptional fundraising efforts that have seen thousands of meals distributed to school children who would normally be entitled to free school meals; further notes Mr Rashford's powerful letter to all Members of this House dated 15 June …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020
Bombardier Redundancies and Aerospace Sector
Tabled by:
Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House notes with regret the announcement of 400 full time redundancies at Bombardier, Belfast and additional risk to 200 agency staff; acknowledges the severe impact covid-19 has had and will continue to have on the economy generally and the aerospace and aviation sector in particular; notes that the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th June 2020
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2020
59 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020
Dominic Cummings
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister to seek the immediate resignation of his chief adviser, Mr Dominic Cummings; notes with concern the damage Mr Cummings' breach of clear lockdown rules during the Covid-19 pandemic has done to public health advice and public confidence in it; further notes that …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2020
Teaching of British colonial history in schools
Tabled by:
John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House calls for the teaching of British colonial history in school curricula across the UK; recognises that much of Britain's wealth was built upon brutal suppression and the embedding of racism and division across the world; that great cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Bristol were built upon …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
Carers Week 2020
Tabled by:
Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the importance of unpaid carers, the compassion and dedication that they show in their vital work in our society at all times, but especially during the Coronavirus Pandemic; commends the work of Carers Week (8-14 June 2020) in offering support to, and advocating for, unpaid carers; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the UK
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the need to make LGBTQ+ conversion therapy illegal in the United Kingdom; believes that Her Majesty’s Government must act to ensure all citizens of the LGBTQ+ community feel protected from harm; is concerned at the continuing of such archaic practices in the United Kingdom; calls on …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
Belly Mujinga
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House stands in solidarity with the friends, family and community of Belly Mujinga, a key worker at London Victoria station who tragically died after contracting covid-19; notes that a number of transport workers on the frontline have contracted covid-19 and some have consequently died; calls on the Government …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
World Environment Day
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the profound impact covid-19 has had across the globe, affecting health and health services, impacting the global economy, and exacerbating social and economic inequalities; notes however that the world continues to face an ever-growing environmental emergency; believes the pandemic has highlighted the importance of governments working …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2020
World Environment Day 2020
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House celebrates World Environment Day on 5 June 2020; notes that it is time to recognise the nature emergency; calls for the UK to become carbon negative not neutral; notes that young people, given that they will have to carry the main burden, should be involved in the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
3rd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
US civil protests and UK supply of police equipment
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House condemns the violent rhetoric used by US President Donald Trump in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd and racial injustice; urges the Government to express this strength of feeling in the strongest terms publicly and to their US counterparts; and calls on the Government …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2020
Animal welfare during the covid-19
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House acknowledges the excellent work of all animal welfare organisations during covid-19; notes that Cats Protection, along with other animal welfare organisations, is responding to a high number of inquiries including questions related to pets and covid-19; supports the actions taken by these organisations to provide advice and …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Alliance: 1
2nd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
Government support for the UK's cultural and creative industries
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the enormous economic and social value of the UK’s cultural and creative industries; recognises that this sector is particularly hard hit by the coronavirus crisis, including because of the likelihood that they will be amongst the last to fully open because of social distancing measures; believes …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020
Universal Credit deductions
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
This House welcomes the three-month suspension of debts and overpayments being deducted from universal credit; notes that sums to repay advance payments continue to be deducted from universal credit, and that such deductions are a main driver of need for food banks; notes also that the continuation of deductions will …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2020
George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter campaign
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House stands in solidarity with the friends, family and community of George Floyd in Minneapolis; recognises that George Floyd is tragically another name on the long list of unarmed Black men that have died in police custody in the United States of America (USA); notes that state-sanctioned racism …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Green recovery
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the need for Government action to support economic renewal as covid-19 restrictions are lifted; believes that this recovery must be a green recovery, designed to deliver the urgent objectives of restoring wildlife and the natural environment on land and at sea, averting dangerous climate change, minimising …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd June 2020
67 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Police Service of Northern Ireland and security forces during the covid-19 pandemic
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous ongoing work of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, other police forces throughout the UK and the armed forces in maintaining safety and security throughout the covid-19 lockdown and pandemic; further notes the situations that those personnel have gone into often putting themselves at …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
20th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 24th May 2020
Extending the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House welcomes the support provided through the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) but is concerned that that scheme will not cover claimants beyond the end of May 2020; regrets that many self-employed people have not been eligible for that scheme due to anomalies in that scheme's criteria; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Sunday 24th May 2020
Seafarers and covid-19
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the ongoing challenges faced by Merchant Navy seafarers who are unable to return home due to global covid-19 pandemic restrictions; understands that as a result of port and air route bans for individual travellers there are an estimated 2,000 UK mariners that have …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
18th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2020
Public inquiry into the effect of covid-19 on BAME communities
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House is concerned that covid-19 infections and deaths have disproportionately affected Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) British people; notes that BAME people make up one third of covid-19 patients in intensive care, two thirds of NHS staff who have died, and out of twenty three NHS doctors …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2020
Extension of EU transition period
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern the UK Government’s stated position to stick rigidly to its timeline of ending the EU transition period in December 2020; recognises that this significantly increases the risk of a no-deal exit; further recognises that it will be impossible for the vast majority of businesses …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2020
Covid-19 and BAME communities
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed at the growing evidence that black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) people are over-represented in hospitalisations and deaths from covid-19 and that there are clear systemic economic inequalities that are meaning that ethnic minority communities are being disproportionately affected by the coronavirus crisis; is concerned …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2020
Immigration Bill and citizenship
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House regrets that the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2019-2021 will end free movement of people without giving Parliament an opportunity to debate future immigration policy; urges the Government to lay a report before both Houses of Parliament that outlines its position on immigration policy …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th May 2020
Campaign to extend maternity leave by three months
Tabled by:
Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House recognises the adverse effect the covid–19 pandemic has on social isolation generally and new mothers on maternity leave in particular; highlights the importance of social interaction and building bonds within extended family circles and wider society both for the babies development and mothers wellbeing; and acknowledges that …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2020
Sustainable aviation beyond covid-19
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House recognises the importance of the aviation industry to the national and regional economies of the UK; acknowledges the aviation industry's efforts to achieve sustainability and specifically its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the Government's overall target for the UK; acknowledges the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2020
Redundancies at British Airways
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House recognises that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has enabled it to work with businesses and trade unions to protect the economy and avoid mass redundancies; appreciates the role aviation workers have played in operating flights, repatriating citizens and delivering essential medical and personal protective equipment supplies; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
13th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th May 2020
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia 2020
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that 17 May is the annual International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia to highlight the violence and discrimination that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex communities and other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) continue to face; further …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
11th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th May 2020
Proposed Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House notes with concern the plans of the new Israeli coalition government to annex part of the occupied West Bank; further notes that Israeli legislation can progress from 1 July 2020 to carry out such an annexation; highlights that any such annexation of territory occupied in 1967 is …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 28
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th May 2020
Taxation of businesses
Tabled by:
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House recognises the impact of the ongoing Covid 19 crisis and the financial strains placed on business; supports vital Government action to safeguard jobs and support businesses during the pandemic; believes all businesses should pay their fair share of tax and recognises that the majority of businesses do; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
5th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th May 2020
The two-child limit, poverty and coronavirus
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England’s report, published 5 May 2020, which found that an estimated 60,000 families will be affected by the two-child limit as a result of the covid-19 crisis, joining around 230,000 families affected by the policy since April …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020
Universal Credit, Maternity Allowance & SMP
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House is deeply concerned by the different treatment of Maternity Allowance and Statutory Maternity Pay by the Department of Work and Pensions in the calculation of Universal Credit awards, with Statutory Maternity Pay being treated as earned income and largely disregarded under the work allowance and 63 per …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020
British Airways job cuts
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to not use the covid-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th May 2020
World Press Freedom Day
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports World Press Freedom Day and the #FreeThePress campaign; supports the principles that journalists should be able to undertake their vital work unfettered by governments, that journalists jailed for reporting the facts should be freed, and that attacks against journalists are properly investigated with the alleged perpetrators …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th May 2020
Support for the port of Holyhead during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House is concerned that despite a sharp drop in trade due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Government’s £17 million support package for ferry services does not include the Holyhead – Dublin route; notes that as the UK’s second roll on roll off port Holyhead is critical for the …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Support for small limited companies
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the Chancellor’s job retention schemes to help the employed and the self-employed during the covid-19 outbreak; in addition acknowledges that thousands of people working in a creative freelance capacity are excluded from those schemes; notes that directors of small limited companies that are often comprised of …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Emergency powers in Hungary
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House notes Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Government’s exploitation of the covid-19 pandemic to put in place emergency powers that effectively undermine democracy and the rule of law in Hungary; stresses that any emergency measures must be temporary and proportionate, denounces the actions to suppress human rights and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2020
Coronavirus Self Employed Income Support Scheme
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Coronavirus Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) but is concerned that the details do not reflect the reality of self-employment in the UK; notes that the scheme calculates support based on three years of tax returns and therefore financially penalises those who have worked part …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
New starters under the CJRS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises there are loopholes in the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme for new starters; acknowledges that the support offered of 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500 a month is vital for workers during the coronavirus outbreak; recognises that the cut-off date of 19 March 2020 for …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is extremely concerned that the world’s worst man-made humanitarian crisis could deteriorate further following reports of imminent aid cuts to UN humanitarian programmes in Yemen; notes that more than five years of fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi armed group has already resulted in two-thirds …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
International human rights violations during the coronavirus pandemic
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is gravely concerned by serious human rights violations occurring across the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; notes that restrictions on human rights in response to a national public health emergency must be lawful, proportionate, necessary, subject to review, and limited in duration, and that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
Thank you NHS workers
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to all key workers and front line staff in the NHS; notes that these workers risk their lives every day by going to work; and recognises their contribution to the safety and health of the public by continuing to work during the current covid-19 outbreak.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020
Healthcare charges for migrants
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that migrant communities, who are disproportionately at risk of exclusion, stigma and discrimination, are not currently receiving the necessary safeguards; further notes that the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Physicians, and Doctors of the World have called on the Government to suspend the National …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
50th anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR); remembers with gratitude the service of UDR personnel during the worst of the Troubles; recalls with sadness the loss of the life of 190 serving personnel and a further 60 people who were murdered …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 4 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
21st April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020
Extended cut-off date for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House expresses concern about the extended cut-off date for employees to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, after the eligibility date was extended from 28 February to 19 March; acknowledges that although this extension will allow more employees to now be furloughed following the changes to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
EU exit transition period
Tabled by:
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes with disappointment the announcement on 16 April 2020 by the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator that the UK Government intends to refuse to extend the EU exit transition period beyond December 2020, risking a no-deal Brexit during a time that the UK, Europe and much of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
Government support for veterinary practices during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes the impact of Covid-19 on veterinary practices; recognises that veterinary practices are not only local businesses but essential services in communities; further recognises that veterinary practices are vital to maintaining the food supply chain and provide lifesaving care and treatment to animals; notes that the British …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
Government support for dental practices during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes the impact of covid-19 on dental practices; recognises that dental practices offer vital services forncommunities; notes that the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for support with business rates to be provided for private and specialist dental practices and warned that some dental practices have not …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th April 2020
Future of the British Council
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the impact of the global Coronavirus crisis on the ability of the British Council to continue its work across the world; notes that the British Council was founded in 1934 and is a Non-Departmental Public Body which assists in the teaching of English in …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2020
Repatriation of UK nationals from countries that have closed borders
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, a number of countries have closed their borders to contain the virus; notes that as a result many UK subjects are stranded; calls on the Government to negotiate with all countries where borders have closed, ways of repatriating …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2020
Temporary basic income during covid–19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party - East Antrim)
That this House notes the serious impact of the downturn in economic activity due to the steps taken to deal with the covid-19 virus and its consequences, in particular the self-employed and freelance workers; and calls on the Government to use emergency legislation to introduce a temporary basic income aimed …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th March 2020
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
16th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2020
Temporary universal basic income
Tabled by:
Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
13th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th March 2020
Covid-19 pandemic and EU negotiations
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House urges the UK Government to immediately request an extension to the transition period and to suspend negotiations with the EU until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides; notes that Article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement contains provisions for the UK-EU Joint Committee to adopt a single decision extending the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2020
Points based immigration system and the consequences for care
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the negative effect that the new points-based immigration system will have on?care, particularly considering the 122,000 job vacancies in the social care sector identified by Skills for Care; recognises the invaluable contribution that migrants bring to the UK as carers, and that low paid work should …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
2nd March 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2020
Six Nations Rugby broadcasting rights
Tabled by:
Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House notes press reports that rugby union's Six Nations tournament could be put behind a TV pay wall after decades on free to air public broadcasting services; believes the annual tournament should be placed in the Government's Category A of sporting events which must be made available live …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
9th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Ban on trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 16
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Permanent Funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit
Tabled by:
Lord Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House notes the success of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit through its intelligence-led role in the prevention and detection of crimes relating to a wide range of wildlife issues; recognises that the unit provides specialist skills, knowledge and expertise to the Police, UK Border Force, HM Revenue …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
26th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd March 2020
Pink Tax
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House highlights that it is unacceptable that in 2020 women and girls pay more than men for basic products, including toiletries, clothes, and haircuts; notes that products marketed at women are, in some cases, 34 per cent more expensive than those aimed at men; further notes that the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
27th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2020
Death of Harry Gregg
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Northern Ireland and Manchester United Legend Harry Gregg; highlights the bravery of Mr Gregg who, at the Munich air disaster, ran into fire to save team mates and women and children; further highlights the wonderful sportsman he was and wonderful …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd March 2020
Iran nuclear deal
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was a landmark agreement providing a comprehensive, negotiated solution for limiting the Iranian nuclear programme, contributing to peace and stability in the surrounding region, and showcasing cooperation between Iran and the P5+1; is deeply concerned by the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020
Deportations ahead of the Windrush Lessons Learned Review Publication
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
This House deplores the Government's ongoing use of deportation flights to Commonwealth countries against the recommendations of the Windrush Lessons Learned Review; notes that while the publication of the Review has been much delayed without explanation, it is expected to recommend the cessation of all deportations of people who have …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020
Cool FM's 30th birthday
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 30th anniversary of the independent commercial radio station CoolFM; congratulates the achievement of the breakfast show being the biggest show in the country of Northern Ireland, achieving 506,000 weekly listeners; and wishes them every success in the future broadcasting within Northern Ireland.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
10th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020
Launch of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2020
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with interest the launch of the new Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2020 by the Department for Economy Permanent Secretary; welcomes this chance to highlight the tremendous opportunities that are available for businesses as well as workers of any age to open new doors to new skills; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
13th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020
Tackling online harm to children with a duty of care regulator
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House notes the publication of the Online Harms White Paper in April 2019 and subsequent assurances by the Government that they will introduce a robust regulator to safeguard children online; further notes that over 45,000 people signed the NSPCC’s Wild West Web petition calling for statutory regulation so …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th February 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2020
EU Settlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned that the EU Settlement Scheme does not deliver sufficient assurance of their future status to all EU nationals resident in the UK; notes that some EU nationals and non-EU family members will be unable to obtain their status for a number of reasons, including a …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th February 2020
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
28th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Racial Justice Sunday 2020: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House welcomes the Catholic Church’s focus on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February 2020; recognises the valuable contribution that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities make to the Church and to wider society; notes with concern that over three-quarters of people from Gypsy, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Protection for unaccompanied child refugees
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that there are thousands of unaccompanied child refugees throughout Europe living in desperate circumstances; welcomes the Government’s statement that it will ensure unaccompanied children will continue to be able to come to the UK to join a relative; notes with concern the removal of that protection …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2020
Scotland's representation in the European Parliament
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Minister for the Cabinet Office to take immediate steps to ensure the relevant Scottish National Party candidate is appointed to take the place in the European Parliament vacated by the hon. Member for Stirling on his election to this House; notes that Scotland returned …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
20th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
Death sentence for Junaid Hafeez in Pakistan
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is deeply concerned about the death sentence imposed on Mr Junaid Hafeez, a lecturer at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan; notes that his first defence lawyer was assassinated by extremists, his second lawyer was intimidated into dropping his case, and the third lawyer has received many such threats; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
8th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
44 years since the Kingsmill Massacre
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House remembers with great sorrow the sectarian murder of 10 Protestant workmen at Kingsmill 44 years ago; extends its renewed sincere and deep sympathy to the families and loved ones of those who were so brutally killed by the IRA; is determined to ensure that there is no …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
8th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
Royal British Legion and the Portrush Centre
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the announcement by the Royal British Legion (RBL) that it is embarking on a consultation process to close four Break Centres across the UK; acknowledges that many users and others have responded to the consultation exercise indicating the considerable benefits offered to armed forces veterans at …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
19th December 2019
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
IR35 review and off-payroll tax roll-out to private sector
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector, despite the damage that this has done to the public sector including the NHS; further notes that the off-payroll tax means a 14.3 per cent extra cost on UK business …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2020 the UK will observe the 15th International Holocaust Remembrance Day since its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly; further notes that International Holocaust Remembrance Day takes place on 27 January to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, which …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Future membership of Erasmus +
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House celebrates that over 17,000 students at UK universities studied or worked abroad through the Erasmus+ programme in 2017-18, as well as thousands of school pupils, college students, apprentices, adult learners and teachers who took part in projects to study, work or train abroad, build international partnerships and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th January 2020
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Providing financial restitution to 1950s women
Tabled by:
Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree)
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 …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th December 2019
Stephen Farry signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Committee on arms export controls
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes that in 1998 members of the Foreign Affairs, Trade, Defence and International Development Committees met together to scrutinise the Government's annual report on arms exports; further notes that this arrangement has been repeated annually and gradually became more formalised as the Committees on Arms Exports Controls …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1