20th March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 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 a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th June 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th December 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
SUPPORTED HOUSING
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th January 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE 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 their 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 …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average widowed parent losing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (S.I., 2017, No. 204), dated 23 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
IRAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is extremely concerned by the growing domestic human rights violations in Iran and the high number of executions; highlights the role of Islamic Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) increase in its domestic crackdown, including the arrest of activists, dissidents and dual nationals on trumped-up charges; is very disturbed by …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY BY THE ASSAD REGIME IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House takes note of the recent evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the Assad regime against citizens in Syria at Saydnaya Military Prison; notes with great concern the compelling evidence that at this prison, the Syrian Government has systematically and deliberately murdered, starved, tortured and executed thousands …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
28th February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th March 2017
NORTH EAST TO WEST RAIL AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the continued lack of transport infrastructure serving West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and East Lancashire; recognises that there are currently high levels of congestion around Leeds, Bradford and Leeds Bradford Airport; notes that significant investment in both road and rail infrastructure is required to increase …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
1st March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in March 2017; notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer across the UK each year; is concerned that just one in five women are able to name the lead symptom of bloating; recognises that early diagnosis …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that Northern Rail passengers are currently guaranteed a safety-critical train guard on board every Northern Rail train to assist in protecting the safety of the train and passengers, provide advice and assistance and allow disabled passengers to embark and disembark at unstaffed stations; is …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
CINEWORLD CINEMAS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas; is concerned that Cineworld Cinemas staff do not all receive the Living Wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, company maternity or paternity pay, or company sick …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017
TERMINAL ILLNESS AND THE MARIE CURIE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL LAUNCH
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the impact of living with a terminal illness and highlights the need for care and support for all those affected; is deeply concerned that as many as 110,000 people across the UK who should have access to this high quality care and support are currently missing …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
CLOSURE OF VINOVIUM HOUSE IN BISHOP AUCKLAND
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House notes that there are 1.1 million families registered with the old Child Support Agency; further notes that £3.4 billion of arrears are outstanding; that this averages £3,000 per family which would make a significant impact on keeping these families out of poverty; notes that administration of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
NURSING PAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the enormous and vital contribution nurses, midwives and associated healthcare professionals make to the NHS across the UK; commends their strong sense of vocation and high levels of dedication; notes that nursing staff salaries have been subject to a one per cent pay freeze since 2010 …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd February 2017
CAPITA'S MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DENTAL PERFORMERS' LIST
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern the reports of Capita's mismanagement of the National Dental Performers' List; understands that any dentist who wants to practise general NHS dentistry in England needs to be granted a Dental Performer number; is concerned that since the management of the list was contracted to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
SCHOOL FUNDING IN THE NORTH EAST
Tabled by:
Tom Blenkinsop (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House regrets that local authorities across the North East of England are set to lose more than an estimated £119 million in school funding in real terms by 2020, equivalent to the loss of 3,203 teachers; notes that this reduction is due to a failure to increase funding …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th January 2017
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
28th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING FOR LGBT GROUPS AND WORLD AIDS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the report of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance on World AIDS Day 2016 on the new Rapid Response Fund for LGBT groups in 29 countries whose HIV services are threatened by stigma, discrimination and violence; is concerned that men who have sex with men are 19 times …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th November 2016
COVENTRY'S 2021 CITY OF CULTURE BID
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the bid by Coventry to become UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises the work of the Belgrade Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry Cathedral, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry Transport Museum, Godiva Festival and many more in promoting the arts across the city; notes the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 28th November 2016
BOTTLE DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that a staggering 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK and that, along with cans, plastic bottles account for approximately 40 per cent, by volume, of all litter found in our environment; believes that a Deposit Return System will help ensure that …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
NORTHERN ROAD NETWORKS
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the disparity between transport infrastructure in the South and North of England; notes the lack of connectivity between the North West and North East; acknowledges Transport for the North’s Spring 2016 Report entitled, The Northern Transport Strategy which recognised that the number, capacity, and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 21st November 2016
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
FOOTBALL CORRUPTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016
IRISH VICTORY OVER THE ALL BLACKS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Irish rugby team on its magnificent victory over the All Blacks for the first time in its 111 year history; further congratulates Head Coach, Joe Schmid; and dedicates the victory to Anthony Foley, and to his family, who recently passed away.
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016
GLENCORSE BARRACKS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern the announced closure of eight out of 22 military sites in Scotland, including the army barracks at Glencorse, Midlothian; further notes that there was no consultation over this closure which will have serious consequences for the local economy; considers that this must be a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th November 2016
MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd November 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st November 2016
FUTURE OF DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House calls on the Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC) partnership stakeholders, notably the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Durham County Council, to secure the future of first-class and international cricket in County Durham; condemns the punitive action of the ECB against DCCC; encourages the ECB to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 31st October 2016
CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that social workers and all staff employed in the children's social care profession play in protecting and safeguarding vulnerable children; notes with concern that the Children and Social Work Bill contains a provision that would give Government Ministers the power to exempt local …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2016
FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2016
BRITISH PUB WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes British Pub Week which runs from 28 October until 5 November 2016; supports the aims of British Pub Week to celebrate the great British pub, to unite the pub sector and to encourage people up and down the country to visit pubs; encourages people to visit …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 31st 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
5th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 31st October 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th October 2016
STAND UP TO CANCER 2016
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research, with clinical trials …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CABLE STREET
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street both inside and outside the Jewish community in October 2016; recognises the continuing importance of the battle to the UK's national history; and reaffirms its commitment to the fight against racism, fascism and antisemitism.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
PRINCE BUSTER
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with sadness the death of the legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, producer, boxer and musical pioneer Prince Buster on 8 September 2016; further notes that he broke many taboos, including becoming the first Jamaican artist to make a significant impact in British music, and paved the way …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
TEAM GB SUCCESS AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House congratulates Team GB on its stunning success at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; notes that this is the first time that any country has improved its total medal haul immediately after hosting an Olympic Games; further notes that this is Team GB's best performance on foreign soil, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th July 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
RETIREMENT OF NOLEEN DELENEY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Noleen Deleney to the catering services of the House of Commons on the occasion of her retirement from the House after 29 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution in ensuring members feel welcomed and able to carry out …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 24
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
15th June 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
STATUTORY FIRE SERVICE DUTY TO RESPOND TO MAJOR FLOODING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House recognises the magnificent work undertaken by firefighters in rescuing people from flood incidents; acknowledges that, unlike in England and Wales, the law in Scotland and Northern Ireland requires the fire and rescue service to respond to serious flooding; believes this anomaly should now be rectified; understands that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th June 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that the fire and rescue service has suffered cuts to its funding of nearly 30 per cent since 2010, resulting in the loss of over 7,000 frontline firefighters; further notes that response times are at their longest for 20 years; recognises that every second counts in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
COLLABORATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned at the speed of moves to reposition the fire and rescue service alongside the police service; respects the distinct and distinguished humanitarian role of the firefighter; recommends that any changes should ensure that the impartiality of firefighters is not compromised; believes that options to collaborate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th June 2016
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST AND REGIUS PROFESSORSHIP
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Queen's University Belfast on becoming the first academic institution in Northern Ireland to be awarded a royally-sealed professorship; and thanks Queen's University Belfast for its exceptional research work on electronics, communications and information technology, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and communications.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL 2016
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House condemns the plans to go ahead with the Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2016 in Yulin, China; expresses deep concern at the barbaric, cruel and inhumane manner in which dogs have been slaughtered in the past; is appalled at the theft of domestic pets and rounding up of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
CARERS WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes this year's annual Carers Week, organised by Carers UK, which runs from 6 to 12 June 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the contribution of the UK's 6.5 million unpaid carers whilst spreading the word about support available to those who …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
GUIDE DOGS RESTRICTIONS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
ARMED FORCES AND CENSUS INFORMATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that the nation owes a great debt of gratitude to ex and serving members of our armed forces, their families and local communities who bear the brunt of their role; accepts that the unique nature of military life brings with it many challenges which need to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
FUTURE OF COAL AND CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016
INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the independent evaluation of the Child Trafficking Advocates pilot project, provided by Barnados and funded by the Home Office, which concluded that advocates assisted in keeping trafficked children safely visible once they started working with them, made relationships of trust and credibility with the children and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd May 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th May 2016
LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB WIN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Leicester City Football Club on its historic achievement of winning the English Premier League; commends the team's captain Wes Morgan for leading his side to victory; applauds the entire team for their unwavering stamina and brilliance this season; and acknowledges the immense work done by team …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
BAN ON MICROBEADS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 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
1st March 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about serious human rights violations in Egypt under President al-Sisi's government; notes with alarm the chapter on Egypt in the Human Rights Watch World Report 2016 which highlights the authorities' imprisonment of tens of thousands and banning of protests, the courts' sentencing of hundreds to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st March 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
MURDER OF GIULIO REGENI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the abhorrent murder of the Cambridge University doctoral student and Italian national Giulio Regeni on 3 February 2016 in Cairo; notes that Mr Regeni disappeared on a day when Egyptian security forces had been carrying out a security crackdown in the city; further notes that the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th March 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
28th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMGAIT MASSACRES
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes the 28th anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait and expresses its sympathy to the families of those men, women and children victims; calls on the Azerbaijani government to end its aggression towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, end its cross-border attacks; further …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th January 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Friday 26th February 2016
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
THE PUBS CODE ADJUDICATOR AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House supports the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee's recommendation that Paul Newby cannot command the necessary confidence of pub tenants and should be replaced; notes with serious concern Companies House information which shows that during his recruitment Mr Newby did not fully and accurately declare his past and …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises the important role fulfilled by prison officers in the criminal justice system and the physical and often dangerous nature of their work; further recognises that prison officers perform a vital front line role akin to other first response and emergency services; notes with concern that the …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARROW MARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House commemorates with pride the 80th anniversary of the inspirational Jarrow Crusade; salutes the 200 jobless men who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to highlight the grim reality of life without work; commends the proud marchers who wanted Parliament to understand they were orderly, responsible …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the important role of international students in the UK higher education sector; further notes that 68,550 international students studied in the UK in 2015; recognises that international students contribute a net value of £2.3 billion a year to the economy, along with a great cultural investment; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
IT TAKES BALLS TO TALK CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Colleen Fletcher (Labour - Coventry North East)
That this House welcomes the launch of the mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign, It Takes Balls to Talk, across Coventry and Warwickshire; notes that the campaign is a public information programme targeted at male-dominated sporting venues to raise awareness of mental health support services and reduce male suicide …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
13th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
ISLAMIC STATE/DAESH - GENOCIDE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that on 20 April 2016 the House voted 278-0 in favour of declaring the actions of Islamic State/DAESH as genocide; notes that since that time that organisation has continued its appalling and systematic extermination of minority groups across Syria and Iraq; is dismayed that since that …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
VIOLENCE, DRUG USE AND SAFETY IN PRISONS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House is concerned by the ongoing crisis in the prison system in England and Wales; notes remarks by the new Chief Inspector of Prisons, Peter Clark, who said that prisons have become increasingly violent and dangerous places; further notes that the latest Safety in custody statistics confirm that …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS AND ANONYMOUS ELECTORAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House believes that current legislation for anonymous electoral registration disenfranchises a large proportion of domestic abuse survivors; commends the campaign by Women's Aid and Mehala Osborne to change the current legislation; notes that many domestic abuse survivors do not involve the police or courts in their own circumstances …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
CONDUCT OF CONCENTRIX
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect removal of tax credits for thousands …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
POLISH COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the unique and significant social, cultural, military and economic contributions of the Polish community to the UK; is concerned with the recent increase in hate crime and racist attacks against the Polish and other communities; and believes that EU citizens residing in the UK, along with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
SYRIAN CIVIL DEFENCE KNOWN AS THE WHITE HELMETS
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House applauds the work of the Syrian Civil Defence volunteer rescue workers known as the White Helmets, who work in one of the most dangerous places on Earth; recognises that they are the largest civil society organisation operating in areas outside of government control in Syria; notes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2016
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
5th November 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
CLOSURE OF THE MICHELIN TYRE FACTORY IN BALLYMENA
Tabled by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
That this House expresses grave concern about the closure of the Michelin Tyre Factory in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, which has been in operation since 1969 and will result in the loss of more than 860 jobs; acknowledges the need for constructive talks and to ensure that the employees facing this …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
MY CROHN'S AND COLITIS CARE
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Caerphilly)
That this House warmly welcomes the launch of My Crohn's and Colitis Care in Parliament on 4 November 2015; supports the production of this new information and advice guide by Crohn's and Colitis UK, the leading UK charity in the battle against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that at …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
PALLIATIVE CARE - MARIE CURIE'S CALL FOR ACTION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is deeply concerned that too many people do not get the right care and support when they have a terminal illness; notes that every year an estimated 110,000 people across the UK, almost one in every five people who die annually, miss out on the palliative care …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th November 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2015
HAROLD WILSON CENTENARY IN 2016
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that 11 March 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harold Wilson; further notes that Harold Wilson won four general elections, kept the UK out of Vietnam but in NATO and successfully delivered a referendum on the EU; considers that Mr Wilson introduced vast …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 2
9th November 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
SAVE OUR STEEL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House congratulates the Daily Mirror on its Save our Steel campaign; is concerned by the crisis in the UK steel industry; recognises the fundamental importance of steel manufacturing to the UK economy and that sector's role in supporting tens of thousands of jobs in its supply chains, while …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
BATTLE OF PRESTON, 1715
Tabled by:
Mark Hendrick (Labour (Co-op) - Preston)
That this House congratulates Preston City Council on securing £49,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as further funding from Lancashire County Council, the Friends of the Harris Museum, the University of Central Lancashire and Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society to commemorate the Battle of Preston in November …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th June 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
19th October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
HOMELESSNESS AND PHILANTHROPY
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises the charitable and humanitarian gesture made by former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs in allowing homeless people to stay in their property, the former stock exchange building, over the coming winter; notes that across England there are over 700,000 empty buildings which, if …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st October 2015
YORKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB'S CONSECUTIVE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House congratulates Yorkshire County Cricket Club on successfully retaining the County Championship as they did on 9 September 2015; notes that this is the Headingley-based club's first consecutive County Championships win since 1968; further notes the latest title was won unbeaten, 11.5 days of cricket early and and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
19th October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTRES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House opposes the decision to close the Open University regional centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Gateshead, Leeds, London and Oxford; notes that the closures would threaten the education and guidance available to students; recognises that the closures could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs; calls for …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th September 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES
Tabled by:
Justin Madders (Labour - Ellesmere Port and Bromborough)
That this House notes that, in the first year following the introduction of fees for employment tribunal claims, the number of claims accepted fell by 77 per cent, from 187,441 between October 2012 and September 2013 to 43,961 between October 2013 and September 2014; further notes that there was no …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2015
Tom Blenkinsop signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2015
BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
Tabled by:
Ed Miliband (Labour - Doncaster North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 121), dated 2 February 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4 February, be annulled.
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1