30th October 2019
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th November 2019
Into Film
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the achievements of Into Film in giving every child and young person aged 5 to 19 in the UK the chance to experience film creatively; commends the organisation's ability to develop a passion for cinema in children through the creation of film clubs and stimulating discussion; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th October 2019
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th October 2019
Canon Pat Browne
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House congratulates Canon Pat Browne on completing a decade as Roman Catholic Duty Priest to the Houses of Parliament; recalls Canon Pat's ordination to the Priesthood in 1974 and his appointment as Parish Priest of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Pimlico in 2001; remembers that Canon …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th September 2019
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 30th September 2019
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes that 5 October 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Knights of St Columba, the largest Catholic fraternal service organisation in the UK; further notes that the inaugural meeting of the organisation took place in Central Hall, Bath Street, Glasgow, and that since …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2019
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE IN LONDON
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House notes that the Chair of the Irish Cultural Centre in London, Jim O’Hara, is stepping down after 13 years' dedication and service; acknowledges the leadership, commitment and vision that Jim showed in his capacity as Chair of the Irish Cultural Centre for more than a decade; further …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
14th November 2018
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th November 2018
SAINT ROMERO
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House celebrates the canonisation of Archbishop Oscar Romero on 14 October; notes that this will give Saint Romero the wider recognition he so richly deserves; further notes all he did to denounce the violence which affected El Salvador, how he spoke out against oppression, how he stood against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2018
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th October 2018
CENTENARY OF THE SINKING OF THE RMS LEINSTER
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 10 October 2018 marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Leinster, a vessel operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, which served as the Kingstown, Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead mailboat, and was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB123 on 10 October …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th April 2018
Stephen Pound signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
19th December 2017
Stephen Pound signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2017
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. (N.I.), 2017, No. 79), dated 19 April 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20 April in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
19th January 2017
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Stephen Pound signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th November 2016
POPE FRANCIS 80TH BIRTHDAY ON 17 DECEMBER 2016
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates His Holiness Pope Francis on his 80th birthday; recognises his spiritual leadership of over 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide; commends his leading contribution to tackling climate change, promoting sustainable development, welcoming refugees, building peace, encouraging prison reform, protecting religious freedom, and advancing global abolition of the death …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th March 2016
Stephen Pound signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
28th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMGAIT MASSACRES
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes the 28th anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait and expresses its sympathy to the families of those men, women and children victims; calls on the Azerbaijani government to end its aggression towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, end its cross-border attacks; further …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st July 2015
Stephen Pound signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2015
GLASGOW UNIVERSITY'S CHARLES KENNEDY MEMORIAL FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of a Memorial Fund by Glasgow University in honour of the late Rt hon. Charles Kennedy MP; recalls the enduring connection Charles Kennedy had with the university as a student, President of the University Union, recipient of an honorary doctorate and latterly as Rector …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th March 2015
Stephen Pound signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation [Establishment] Order 2015 [SI, 2015, No. 53], dated 23 January 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 January 2015, be annulled
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
The Independent Group for Change: 1