10th February 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th February 2025
Parliamentary Prayers
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises that religious worship should not play any part in the formal business of the House of Commons; believes that Parliamentary meetings should be conducted in a manner that is equally welcoming to all attendees, irrespective of their personal beliefs; further believes that Parliamentary prayers are not …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
21st October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 8
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2025
53 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
24th January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025
Mobile phone theft
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes with concern that an estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags snatched from them in Britain in the year to March 2024; further notes that this represented a 153% rise when compared to the year to March 2023; acknowledges that 70% of all thefts in London …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd January 2025
Furniture poverty in social housing
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the problem of furniture poverty; notes that 6 million people in the UK are living without basic furniture; understands that the problem is particularly serious in the social rented sector with 2.3m social housing tenants lacking three or more essential items; acknowledges that only 2% of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025
Garforth Town AFC and grassroots community football
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House celebrates the work of volunteers at Garforth Town AFC, nicknamed the miners, at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium; notes the positive impact that they make in ensuring this wonderful community football club keeps going, growing and thriving; sends condolences to the friends and family of Dennis Sanderson …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is seriously concerned about the continued incidence of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces across the UK; notes that 700 current or former employees of McDonald's UK alone are bringing legal action against the company alleging they were subject to sexual harassment, alongside other discrimination, homophobia, and racism …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
13th January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Right to protest outside the BBC
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is alarmed by attempts by the Metropolitan Police to prevent an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January 2025; notes the route for the march was confirmed with the police nearly two months ago and as agreed with them was publicly announced …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
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 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th January 2025
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
2nd September 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2025
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Liberal Democrat: 36
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Ticket offices and station staff
Tabled by:
Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge)
That this House notes that 31 October 2024 marks one year since the Conservative Government scrapped plans to close nearly 1,000 ticket offices and cut around 2,300 station staff jobs; commends the campaign led by the RMT union, alongside many groups including those representing disabled and older people, which resulted …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
75th anniversary of National Parks
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in England and Wales, established following the passage of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, a landmark achievement of the post-war Labour government led by Clement Attlee; acknowledges the pioneering vision of Labour …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Prison maintenance insourcing
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House notes with alarm the rising levels of squalor and disrepair in prisons, with the National Audit Office estimating the maintenance backlog has doubled to £1.8 billion in the past four years; further notes with alarm recent reports by the Independent Monitoring Boards highlighting how broken and outdated …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Sale of the Observer newspaper
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House expresses serious concerns about the speed of the process and the substantive issues at stake in relation to the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media; considers that The Observer, first published in 1791, is a historical national institution known as a source of quality …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
TFL concessions
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House welcomes the Government’s Passenger Rail Services (Public Ownership) Bill, which is nearing completion of its passage through Parliament; notes that the Government’s impact assessment of the Bill states that there will be significant savings to the Government and that public ownership represents an opportunity to improve passenger …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Love NUL Business Awards 2024
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes that the Newcastle-under-Lyme business community came together to celebrate business excellence at the Love NUL Business Awards held on Thursday 24 October 2024; congratulates all the winners at the Love NUL Awards Ceremony; acknowledges that the Hair House won the Beauty & Personal Care Business of …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024
Impact of the Work Capability Assessment on disabled people
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes the shocking evidence published by John Pring in his recent book of the harm, too often leading to fatalities, inflicted on disabled people by the Department of Work and Pensions since the introduction of the Work Capability Assessment; and calls on the Government to establish an …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024
Ofwat price review
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House condemns the provisional approval by Ofwat of an average 21% above-inflation rise in water bills over five years designed to fund £88 billion in sewage infrastructure upgrades; notes that this follows water companies extracting £85 billion in shareholder profits since privatisation, while amassing £64.4 billion in debt; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024
Knowsley Livv Housing industrial dispute
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial dispute at Livv Housing Group; further notes that this dispute follows Livv Housing workers facing years of real terms pay cuts; notes the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis faced by Livv Housing workers, including soaring prices of essentials like food and energy; expresses …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
10th December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024
25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024
Redundancies at TGI Fridays
Tabled by:
Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire)
That this House condemns TGI Fridays’ decision to terminate over 1,000 staff with less than an hour’s notice, without consultation, leaving many workers locked out of their workplaces and unable to access their possessions; urges the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to meet with the dismissed workers; calls …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024
Certificate of Common Sponsorship
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Transition to animal-free research and testing
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
13th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Friday 29th November 2024
Scientific hearing on animal experiments (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
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 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
25th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024
Suspension of Israel from international sports competitions
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued suffering and loss of life caused by the lack of a ceasefire and the failure to advance peace talks; condemns the disruption to Palestinian sports resulting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024
Closure of Rathbones Bakery, Wakefield
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House is disturbed by news that Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield looks set to close following a decision by the owners, supermarket chain Morrisons, to cease production; deeply regrets the consequence of this decision on the jobs of 400 loyal staff from across the Wakefield District, with further …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th November 2024
Cuba
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing hardships faced by the Cuban people due to the 62-year US economic, commercial, and financial embargo, which has inflicted an estimated $1.499 trillion loss on the Cuban economy; welcomes the overwhelming global support for ending the embargo, as evidenced by the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th November 2024
Union derecognition by RELX at LexisNexis and LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Tabled by:
Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford)
That this House strongly condemns the decision by RELX to issue notices to the National Union of Journalists and communications to journalists at LexisNexis and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions terminating longstanding trade union recognition agreements crucial to successful negotiations and strengthened agreements on pay and terms and conditions; believes this …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024
30th anniversary of Swarcliffe good neighbours scheme
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme on its 30th anniversary; celebrates its ongoing work providing services promoting the health and well-being of older people and their carers in Swarcliffe, Stanks and Whinmoor in East Leeds to support them living happy and fulfilled lives in the community; notes its …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Humanitarian situation in Sudan (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)
That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has displaced over 10 million people, caused widespread famine, and fuelled religious persecution and human rights abuses, including sexual violence; recognises this severe humanitarian crisis; urges the Government to act urgently by supporting an immediate, internationally mediated …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Gaza family visa scheme
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the loss of over 40,000 people in Gaza resulting from the current conflict with the toll of injured, exposed to infectious disease and famine growing by the day, and far exceeding 100,000, while the destruction of the Gaza's health infrastructure means that people cannot access vital …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
5th November 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House recognises the right to self-determination for Kashmiris; notes that since the partition of 1947, the region and population of Kashmir have been divided between three countries; further notes that Indian-occupied Kashmir is the most militarised zone in the world; opposes the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 7
30th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2024
Release of fire appliance and life-saving equipment to Palestine
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House expresses deep concern over the seizure of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment, donated by the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland, which has been held at the Israeli port of Ashdod since 21 July despite having documented clearance; notes that the appliance, packed with firefighting kit, personal …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Oliver Campbell wrongful conviction
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the recent decision of the Court of Appeal to overturn the wrongful conviction of Oliver Campbell, who was convicted in 1991 and served over 11 years in prison; pays tribute to the tenacity and dedication of Oliver, his loved ones and his lawyers Michael Birnbaum KC …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
23rd October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024
Drug deaths
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with alarm data released by the Office for National Statistics on 23 October 2024 showing that a record 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2023; further notes that the highest death rates are again in areas suffering greatest deprivation; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Celebrating the life of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance; recognises that with the passing of each Holocaust survivor, it feels as though another thread …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
16th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Pobol y Cwm 50th anniversary
Tabled by:
Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
That this House recognises the Welsh language soap opera Pobol y Cwm for reaching its 50th anniversary; highlights that the first episode was transmitted on 16 October 1974 and aired on the BBC before transferring to S4C after the channel's launch in 1982; notes that the show is the BBC’s …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
15th anniversary of the repair café movement
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the 15th anniversary of the repair café movement on 19 October; values the work done by the 3000 repair cafés globally, including the Castle Cary repair café that has repaired over 170 domestic items since its launch in July 2023, saving half a tonne of potential …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Online scams and funeral services
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of online scams exploiting vulnerable families during bereavement, including fraudulent links and fake funeral notices; further notes the recent police warnings regarding scammers profiting from tragic events, as evidenced by the exploitation of Southport stabbing victim's funeral and scams targeting funeral …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 28
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
21st October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024
Zoe’s Place and funding for children’s hospices
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House notes its deep concern at the announcement that children’s hospice Zoe’s Place in Liverpool is at risk of imminent closure; applauds the phenomenal response to this shocking news in the city and thanks the huge charitable drive to raise £5 million by 9 November to save Zoe’s …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
21st October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 21st October 2024
Oscar Mayer strikes
Tabled by:
Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr)
That this House acknowledges the strike by hundreds of Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham, protesting the company’s intention to alter contracts by removing fully paid breaks, eliminating enhanced payments, and ending days off in lieu for working bank holidays, changes which could cost workers up to £3,000 annually, whilst under …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th October 2024
Socio-economic Duty
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the importance of equality in our society and the urgent need to commence the Socio-economic Duty (SED) as outlined in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010; calls on the Government to establish a commission for the successful delivery, implementation and roll out of the SED; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Home insulation measures and consumer protections
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House notes the importance of home insulation measures and their benefits in improving home efficiency; recognises the advantage they have in lowering energy bills and reducing the pressure on residents as fuel poverty continues to rise across the UK; supports the Government’s efforts to introduce a Warm Homes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 7
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Grangemouth refinery
Tabled by:
Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House calls on the Government to take a transitional stake in the Grangemouth refinery to ensure its continued operation until a viable green energy alternative is in place; urges the Government to guarantee all jobs during the transition period; stresses that the Government must be ready to act …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024
UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
11th September 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Thursday 12th September 2024
Pension credit threshold
Tabled by:
Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby)
That this House notes that the current threshold of pension support to open the gate way of winter fuel allowance is too low; further notes the need to change the cliff-edge nature of the pension credit threshold; and calls upon the Government to capture the gateway support for those citizens …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House expresses its concern that The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 are being introduced without prior consultation or an impact assessment, nor with sufficient time to put in place a proper and effective take-up campaign for Pension Credit; notes this approach fails to take account for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
18th July 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Gaza
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes the appalling situation in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are facing death by starvation; supports an immediate bilateral ceasefire, including the release of hostages held by armed groups in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian detainees held without charge in Israel; calls on the Government to demand …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th July 2024
Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House calls on the Government to restore immediately full UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but also to increase funding to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza; notes Israeli attempts to evict UNRWA from Jerusalem; and further calls on the Government to mount …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1