15th October 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Sale and marketing of detox teas
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes with concern the sale of detox tea products containing senna and other strong laxative ingredients to young people; further notes that these ingredients are usually used in medication to treat constipation and can have significant detrimental health impacts if used regularly primarily for weight loss; observes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th October 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019
Fair pay and treatment of outsourced staff at Northwick Park Hospital
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House expresses concern that many of the 400 outsourced catering, porters, cleaners and ward hostesses employed by Medirest, which is part of the Compass Group, at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow are being paid £8.21 an hour rather than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 an hour …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
15th October 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Prison officer pension age
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the dangerous working conditions in the Prison Service; expresses concern at the increasing number of violent assaults on prison staff; believes that prison officers approaching the age of 70 should not be expected to deal with violent and dangerous criminals aged in their twenties, thirties and …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th September 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 2019
SUSPENSION OF NHS OVERSEAS VISITORS CHARGING REGIME FOR MATERNITY CARE
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the BMA, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care, and is resulting in …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
4th September 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2019
AMAZON FIRES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the over 90,000 fires recorded in Brazil so far this year, with burning detected inside indigenous lands and nature reserves; notes that the Amazon rainforest is home to over 20 million people including 1 million indigenous people, 10 per cent of the Earth's …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th August 2019
DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SCIENCE - BETTER FOR ANIMALS AND PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the economic and scientific need to support advanced scientific human-relevant research methods; notes that the goal of Recital 10 of EU Directive 2010/63/EU is ‘full replacement of procedures on live animals for scientific and educational purposes as soon as scientifically possible’; supports the Declaration for Advanced …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
REVIEW OF HEATHROW EXPANSION DECISION
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to undertake a review of the Airports National Planning Statement which supports the construction of an additional runway at Heathrow Airport exercising powers outlined in the Planning Act (2008); and believes that since the statement was first adopted there …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND HOSPITALISED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises the enormous personal and financial pressures placed on parents when their child is seriously ill; is aware of the care that parents are required to give their children while their children are in hospital, the additional costs of transport and parking that they incur, and that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
25th June 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2019
PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd April 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th June 2019
CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd May 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd May 2019
YOUTH WELFARE OFFICERS FOR YOUNG ASYLUM SEEKERS
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes the lack of specialist support officers for young asylum seekers in asylum accommodation; recognises that many young asylum seekers have faced unimaginable trauma and experiences; expresses deep concern at the very high prevalence of mental ill health amongst young asylum seekers and the high number of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th April 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd May 2019
ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns suppression of the Iranian people by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its fostering of terrorism in the region; notes the US Authorities' decision to designate the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organisation; agrees that the Iran regime is the greatest threat not only …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2019
INCLUSIVE PEACE AND PROTECTION OF DEFENDERS IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House encourages further steps to be taken to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Peace Accord between the Colombian Government and the FARC signed in November 2016, including its gender-based agreements and prioritisation of victims' rights; recognises the vital role of civil society organisations and human …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st May 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st May 2019
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY 17 MAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the second most common type of primary, high-grade brain tumour in children and affects around 40 children in the UK each year; further recognises that early DIPG symptoms include vision issues, partial facial paralysis, balance problems and frequent headaches …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th April 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 17th May 2019
FAIRTRADE AND CHOCOLATE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the global chocolate industry is worth in excess of £99 billion, with the average UK citizen consuming 8.4 kilograms of chocolate in 2017; recognises the ongoing plight of many in the global chocolate supply chain which has led to farmers in places like Ivory Coast …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 17th May 2019
EXPLOITATION OF COCOA FARMERS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports the Fairtrade Foundation petition which calls on an end to the exploitation of cocoa farmers; understands that some cocoa farmers are currently earning less that 75p a day, which is less than half of what they need for a good standard of living; further understands that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd May 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2019
DEMENTIA FUND
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd April 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
8th April 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
FAIR PRICING FOR MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern that the issue of excessively high medicine prices and systemic lack of transparency in the Research & Development (R&D) system is a global crisis; further notes that the second Fair Pricing Forum will take place in April 2019 presenting a critical opportunity for …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
2019 LOAN CHARGE IMPLEMENTATION
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the UK Government and HMRC's implementation of the 2019 LoanCharge; notes the 2019 Loan Charge was introduced by the Treasury to tackle disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes through which loans were paid instead of regular forms of remuneration; is dismayed by reports that HMRC's handling of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
UK-WIDE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the stark warning from the world’s scientific community that there are just 12 years left to prevent 1.5 degrees warming; further notes that warming beyond 1.5 degrees represents a threat to the future of humanity, and that even warming limited to that level will wreak havoc …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 4th April 2019
WATER POLLUTION IN NORTHERN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd April 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY 4 MAY 2019
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
TRADE UNION RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO WORKPLACES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes that the right to join a trade union is a basic democratic right, and that trade unions play an invaluable role in defending the pay, terms and conditions of their members; regrets that presently in the UK there is no legal right of access to workplaces …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th February 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 15th March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 15th March 2019
UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House welcomes the independent UN Commission of Inquiry report on protests in Gaza; notes with the deepest concern its findings that, in its widespread use of force against demonstrators, Israeli security forces committed violations of international law which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity; condemns the …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 68
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 15th March 2019
PAY FOR CIVIL SERVANTS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that civil servants perform an essential role in the functioning of British democracy and the delivery of our public services especially as the UK renegotiates our relationship with the European Union; notes that public servants covered by the Cabinet Office and Treasury's civil service pay guidance …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th March 2019
STAFF OUR STATIONS (SOS) CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to station staff on both the Mainline Railway and London Underground and the vital role that they play in helping to deliver a safe, secure and accessible railway; notes that station staff assist with train despatch and safety at the platform-train interface, preventing suicides, helping …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CIVIL SERVICE PAY
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes since 2010 pay increases in the civil service have not kept up with inflation; is aware that since 2010 average salary levels in the civil service have fallen in value, by comparison with inflation, by between 1.1 per cent (consumer price index) and 1.9 per cent …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
4th February 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 8th March 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 7th March 2019
USE OF ANIMALS FOR WARFARE EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern that, each year, thousands of animals of various species including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs, are experimented upon using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that, whilst these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2019
VISA REFUSALS BASED ON TOEIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST ALLEGATIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House notes the important contribution of international students to UK higher education; welcomes the presence of those who have entrusted their education to the UK; is concerned about the 35,870 students whose visas have been refused, revoked or curtailed due to allegations of cheating in the Test of …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2019
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 21st January 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th October 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th January 2019
SUBSIDIES FOR BIOMASS ELECTRICITY GENERATION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern that renewable energy subsidies for electricity generated from biomass, most of which is generated using imported wood pellets, are resulting in energy bill-payers paying for expensive, high-carbon electricity; notes that burning wood to generate electricity is a high-carbon power source; further notes that burning …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 10th January 2019
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th November 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
REMEMBERING HMY IOLAIRE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers that more than 200 sailors lost their lives when HMY Iolaire sank on 1 January 1919 as it approached Stornoway Harbour bringing sailors home from the war, just yards from shore and within sight of home; and commends all those in Na h-Eileanan an lar involved …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 15
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
30th October 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
FAMINE AND CHOLERA IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has deepened since the outbreak of civil war in March 2015; further notes that since the beginning of the conflict over 50,000 civilians have died, over 13 million people are at risk of starvation and 20 million …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
18th October 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th September 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
END DEGRADING TREATMENT OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House deplores the degrading treatment of political prisoners in Bahrain; is appalled by the inhuman conditions of detention facilities as described by the UN Human Rights Committee in July 2018, particularly in Jau prison, including unsanitary conditions, severe overcrowding, inadequate access to drinking water and unhygienic toilet facilities; …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
SAFETY IN CUSTODY STATISTICS OCTOBER 2017
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the recently published Safety in Custody statistics which indicate a continuing rise in incidents of self-harm, assaults and violence across the prison estate in England and Wales; notes that self-harm incidents reached a record high in June 2017 with 41,103 recorded, up 12 per …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd July 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 23rd July 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS No. 2
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that the Government is closing Childcare Vouchers to new entrants from 4 October 2018 without having conducted a proper analysis of the winners and losers from removing the scheme and replacing it with Tax-Free Childcare, despite a recommendation to so do by the Treasury Select Committee; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th July 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th July 2018
UNLOCKED GRADUATES CHARITY
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House applauds the pioneering work of the charity, Unlocked Graduates, which aims to bring high-calibre graduate talent into the prison service; notes that participants in the charity's two-year programme serve as prison officers while working towards a fully-funded master's degree in Leadership and Custodial Environments; believes that the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th July 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th July 2018
ATTEMPTED BOMBING OF IRANIAN OPPOSITION IN PARIS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns the attempted bombing at the gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris, Free Iran - The Altemative; notes Belgian prosecutors have announced that two Belgian nationals of Iranian origin were charged with attempted terrorist murder and the preparation of a terrorist offence and both are …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th June 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 2018
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th July 2018
NEW PRIVATE PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the Government's announcement that two new prisons are to be built in Wellingborough and Glen Parva; expresses alarm that the Government intends for both these prisons to be run by the private sector; expresses further alarm that companies under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office for …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th May 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
BACK PAY FOR SLEEP-IN RESIDENTIAL WORKERS CRISIS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the back pay crisis facing sleep-in workers in the social care sector has yet to be resolved and mandates immediate attention with many service providers facing a huge liability which could strip them of resources for vital support services offered by charity providers or render them …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
25th June 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th June 2018
JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROBATION REFORM REPORT
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the recent Justice Committee report on the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms; notes the Committee remains unconvinced that these reforms can ever deliver an effective or viable probation service; expresses concern that staff morale is at an all-time low, according to the report, with the Committee chair describing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Friday 15th June 2018
PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House commends the commitment, bravery and dedication shown by prison officers, who face challenging, dangerous and physically demanding working conditions on a daily basis; notes that the Prisons Act 1952 confirms that a serving prison officer shall have all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a police …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
14th May 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 24th May 2018
FEES FOR REGISTERING CHILDREN AS BRITISH CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House believes that tens of thousands of children born and living in the UK and entitled to register as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981 are nevertheless undocumented and therefore unable to acces public services, social security, private rented accommodation, the labour market and many other …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
21st May 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
PRISON SERVICE PARLIAMENTARY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes recent Ministerial support for a Prison Service Parliamentary Scheme; notes that similar schemes for the Police Service, Fire Service and Armed Forces are popular with hon. Members; believes that such a scheme for the Prison Service would provide hon. Members with invaluable first-hand knowledge of the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th May 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th May 2018
PCS UNION REPORT - AN ALTERNATIVE VISION FOR PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the new report, An Alternative Vision for Prisons, from the Public and Commercial Services union which draws on its members' experience of working in prisons; further notes the report's recommendations for strengthening the purpose of prisons as places of reform and rehabilitation to help offenders turn …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th April 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018
20th ANNIVERSARY OF REFUGEE WEEK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week which lasts from 18 to 24 June 2018; notes that the refugee crisis has uprooted almost 50 million children from their homes who are now vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and trafficking; further celebrates this year's message for Refugee Week, Different …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th May 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
CLEANING PRODUCTS SAFETY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes research by the Department of Clinical Science at Bergen University which shows that exposure to some cleaning products can be as damaging to lung function as smoking 20 cigarettes a day; further notes the occupational health risks faced by people who work as cleaners; expresses dissatisfaction …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th March 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY, 4 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with firefighters across the UK on Firefighters' Memorial Day, on 4 May 2018, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the 2,524 colleagues who have lost their life in the line of duty; extends its sympathies, especially on this memorial day, to all the bereaved families of …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 17
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
22nd February 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 2018
BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th March 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
CHILD ABUSE IN CHILD MIGRATION PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House welcomes the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's Child Migration Programmes Report, published in March 2018; notes the report's finding that the policy of child migration practised by successive post-War governments, churches and charities resulted in many children suffering severe physical, sexual and emotional abuse; pays tribute …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
FLOUR DUST AND BAKERS ASTHMA
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes with concern that the Workplace Health Expert Committee of the Health and Safety Executive, in its 2017 report, entitled The Risks of Bakery Work, found that exposures to flour are, and remain, frequently higher than the level at which occupational asthma would develop, and that the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
SIMEON ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Simeon Andrews, whose advice and assistance has proved invaluable to so many Labour movement comrades and Parliamentary colleagues; pays tribute to his success in creating and co-ordinating several union parliamentary groups and cross-party groups; notes his earlier achievements …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th March 2018
PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE OF THE BRITISH CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the strength of the UK Civil Service lies in its political impartiality and its responsibility to provide objective advice to Ministers without fear or favour; recognises the contribution civil servants make to the good of the country; further recognises the important role that independent advice …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th November 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 12th March 2018
DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House believes that dogs should not suffer pain during training as it is ineffective and cruel; considers that there is legitimate and growing public concern about the use of electronic shock collars and other forms of electronic training aids that can cause pain or distress to dogs, while …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th February 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 25th January 2018
CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
James Frith (Labour - Bury North)
That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day payment regulations for …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th January 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
CARRIE GRACIE AND PAY EQUALITY AT THE BBC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that the resignation of Carrie Gracie, the former China Editor of the BBC, highlights the anger and frustration of many women journalists at the BBC that a swifter resolution has not been reached to the scourge of unequal pay at our public service broadcaster; notes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th November 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
BOWEL CANCER SCREENING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
COURT CLOSURES ACROSS THE UK
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to close nine further courts across the UK, displacing over 130 members of staff; notes that these proposals come at a time when staff morale has been damaged by previous closures, job cuts, pay restraint and privatisation threats; believes that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
19th December 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th December 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
BLUE BELT CHARTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 16th November 2017
UNAUTHORISED TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the recurring problem of unauthorised Traveller encampments in many parts of the UK; further notes the ineffective response from various agencies in preventing such encampments, especially in relation to Traveller groups being evicted from one site of public land, often a public park or …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
31st October 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th October 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2017
77 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
CUTS TO LEGAL AID SINCE 2013
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by growing evidence, including reports by Amnesty International and the Law Society, that cuts to legal aid since April 2013, under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), have left thousands of the most disadvantaged in society, including children and …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th July 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th July 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2017
RITZY PICTUREHOUSE CAMPAIGN FOR THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the action by Picturehouse, a subsidiary of Cineworld Cinemas, in sacking three union representatives involved in organising recent strike action at the Ritzy and other cinemas, and in suspending one further member of staff; shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th June 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
26th June 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Thursday 6th July 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women per year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that three out of four …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th June 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th February 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 30th January 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th 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
24th October 2016
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th June 2016
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the School Governance (Constitution and Federations) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2016, (S.I., 2016, No. 204), dated 22 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February, in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
6th June 2016
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th June 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016, (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
21st March 2016
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LEGISLATION, PUBLICLY-FUNDED BODIES AND THE ROYAL FAMILY
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House believes that the right of the British taxpayer to know what their money is being spent on should be prioritised over commercial confidentiality or the confidentiality of the Royal Family; further believes that commercial confidentiality should not apply to contracts with for-profit companies to supply public services, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th June 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS IN SOUTH LONDON
Tabled by:
Tania Mathias (Conservative - Twickenham)
That this House believes that local newspapers play a crucial role in enhancing local democracy, such as by reporting on council meetings, holding local decision-makers to account and providing a forum for local issues; recognises that many local journalists are paid below the London Living Wage, despite the valuable work …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th June 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2015
PASSENGER SAFETY AND PRIVATE HIRE INDUSTRY REGULATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that smartphone apps such as Über are circumventing the law governing the taxi and minicab industry; supports the existing regulations whereby private hire vehicles (PHVs) may only pick up passengers when pre-booked rather than from a rank or in response to being hailed; recognises that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th June 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Nicholas Brown (Independent - Newcastle upon Tyne East)
That this House welcomes Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2015, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2015 and is led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust; notes that the week aims to highlight the importance of cervical screening and how attending a screening appointment can help to prevent cervical cancer; further …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
4th June 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th June 2015
CLASSIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CLOTHES
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House notes with concern that, at present, children's fancy dress costumes are classified as toys and, as such, are not necessarily fire-proofed or retardant; further notes that whilst fancy dress clothes have passed a flammability test and been awarded a CE mark this test, known as an EN71 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
17th March 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Tabled by:
Ed Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 [SI, 2015, No. 102], dated 4 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2015, be annulled
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th March 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
11th March 2015
Teresa Pearce signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2015
SAFETY AND SECURITY ROLE OF RAIL STATION STAFF
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House is concerned for the safety of the travelling public by threats to reduce the number of station staff; notes that the platform train interface is a major risk on the railways; further notes that Passenger Focus supports proper staffing at stations and has called for obligatory staffing …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2015
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1