16th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2019
ASDA contract 6
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the decision by ASDA to proceed with proposals to put all hourly paid employees on flexible contracts (Contract 6) despite considerable concern about the proposed changes to employee terms and conditions; further notes that the flexibility clause in Contract 6 will force employees to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Persecution of Christians
Tabled by:
Jeremy Hunt (Conservative - South West Surrey)
That this House notes the 2019 report of Aid to the Church in Need entitled Persecuted and Forgotten? which shows that the Christian population of Iraq has declined by 90 per cent within a generation from 1.5 million before 2003 to less than 150,000 today; recognises that any Daesh resurgence …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
28th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th October 2019
Popular protests in Chile
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the student protests over transport fare hikes in Chile have transformed into a nationwide protest including a general strike on 24 and 25 October 2019; recognises that this spontaneous national uprising has its roots in three decades of increasing economic inequality in Chile; condemns President …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th October 2019
People's Vote
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to hold a People’s Vote on whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Union or should leave the European Union on the final terms agreed between the Government and the European Union.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
22nd October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2019
Welfare and survival of Asian elephants used in tourism
Tabled by:
Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House is concerned about the increasing risk of extinction to Asian elephants; notes that in India and South East Asia some Asian elephants are snatched from the wild when very young, deprived of food and water for months whilst tightly confined in cages, beaten and stabbed with iron …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 25th October 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 …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2019
Tom Brake 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
17th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Safety of taxi and private hire sector
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the hard work of the taxi and private hire trade, and that some of the legislation which governs licensing in the industry is dated back to 1847; recognises that new technology and changing transport needs mean than the UK desperately needs updated legislation; notes that the …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2019
Citizens' Climate Assembly
Tabled by:
Jane Dodds (Liberal Democrat - Brecon and Radnorshire)
That this House notes with concern the urgent warnings from the world's scientific community on the need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius; commends Greta Thunberg and other climate protesters across the world for their work in raising global awareness of the Climate Emergency; further commends the campaigning …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019
Intimidation in public life
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Wirral South)
That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no political boundaries; welcomes the ongoing work on developing …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
15th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019
Protests in Iraq
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the mass protests in Iraq in October 2019 in response to corruption, unemployment, weak governance and unequal access to public services and the disproportionate response by Iraqi security forces to those protests, which resulted in more than 150 people being killed, thousands of people …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Barclays's withdrawal from the banking framework with Post Office Ltd
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House expresses alarm on learning that Barclays bank has decided to withdraw from a key element of the banking framework agreement with Post Office Ltd, which allows personal and business customers to access their bank accounts via 11,500 post office locations across the UK; notes that the banking …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Accountability for violations in Yemen
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House expresses deep concern at the catastrophic human cost of the war in Yemen, where hundreds of thousands of Yemeni civilians have been killed in the fighting and by disease and where millions have been deeply traumatised, are cut off from vital aid and are on the brink …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th October 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Anti-Semitic Attack in Halle, Germany
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous anti-semitic attack at the synagogue in Halle, Germany, and sends condolences to those affected; notes with concern the increase in antisemitism in society and the impact on the Jewish community; resolves to support the Jewish community in doing everything …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th September 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd October 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
25th September 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 26th September 2019
ENDING THE IVF POSTCODE LOTTERY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House calls for an end to the postcode lottery for IVF treatment on the NHS; believes that the Government must hold local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to account and legislate to ensure that access to IVF provision on the NHS is equal across England; recognises that all CCGs …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019
DEMOLITIONS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings in the Sur Baher neighbourhood in East Jerusalem; notes that this is an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords; further notes that these demolitions have been condemned by the EU, UN and both Israeli and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 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
15th July 2019
21 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
NO CONFIDENCE IN THE PRIME MINISTER
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House has no confidence in the Prime Minister; rejects the option of the UK crashing out of the EU; and rejects the option of Parliament being prorogued before Friday 8 November 2019.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
24th July 2019
Tom Brake 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
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
PROROGATION
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that this Parliament be not prorogued before Friday 8 November 2019.
87 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
18th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2019
MANIFESTO FOR RADIOTHERAPY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House welcomes the Manifesto for Radiotherapy; recognises that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime; further recognises that although needed in over 50 per cent of cases, access to radiotherapy in England varies from 25 per cent to 49 per cent depending on the region, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
18th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2019
SOLIDARITY WITH CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOUR
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West)
That this House endorses the letter of support put together by the Hope Not Hate campaign expressing solidarity with, and for, Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ayanna Pressley and Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez; condemns without equivocation the inflammatory, hurtful and racist comments from the President of the United …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2019
INDEPENDENT PANEL INQUIRY FOR ZANE GBANGBOLA
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House recognises the tragic death of seven year old Zane Gbangbola, who died during the storms and floods in 2014 attributed by the Prime Minister as climate change related; notes that this is an issue of social injustice requiring an Independent Panel Inquiry (IPI) for Zane who died …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2019
OUTGOING HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House commends the work of the outgoing High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the UK, His Excellency Mr Euripides L Evriviades, who has played a significant part in enhancing relations between the two countries through bilateral and regional co-operation, including fostering a closer relationship between the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th July 2019
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL WORLD CUP FINAL
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House notes the sensational International Cricket Council World Cup Final on 14 July 2019; congratulates the England men’s cricket team on joining their female counterparts in winning the Cricket World Cup; believes that it is imperative that this inspirational success is used to encourage a new generation of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th July 2019
GENDER NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS IN WALES
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the decision by the Welsh Government to make school uniforms accessible and gender neutral; acknowledges the role that Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams AM played in securing this progressive change; recognises the importance of supporting all children in wearing clothes that they are happy, confident and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 20 July 2019 marks 50 years since humanity first landed on the moon; remembers that NASA’s legendary Apollo 11 mission was launched by a Saturn V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the ambition of landing a crew on the moon and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th July 2019
2019 ITUC GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX UK RATING
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House notes the UK is rated by the International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index as a Regular Violator of Rights, category three, which is among the worst in Europe; expresses grave concern at the finding that the Government and employers are regularly violating workers' rights or failing …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2019
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 15th July 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
4th July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 11th July 2019
TREATMENT OF KURDISH PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the Turkish state’s intensified aggression against the people and territory of northern Iraq/southern Kurdistan and military occupation of that region; condemns the use of Turkish warplanes to bomb and kill civilians in northern Iraq in violation of international law, human rights and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
25th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd 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 July 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd July 2019
SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House recognises the important role of commercial radio as a trusted source of news, information and entertainment for a diverse range of audiences across the UK; understands that radio now operates in a highly competitive digital audio market that includes streaming services which threaten the future viability of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
19th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd July 2019
PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO END PERIOD POVERTY IN SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this house welcomes the Government's announcement of period poverty funding which will fight stigma around menstruation and provide free period products in primary and secondary schools across England; notes that 4.3 billion disposable menstrual products are used in the UK every year and an estimated 2.5 million tampons and …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House recognizes that the world has nearly eliminated polio thanks to dedicated healthworkers who are committed to immunizing every last child, as well as the tireless efforts of Rotary and other civil society volunteers to raise funds and awareness to end polio; and calls for full political and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th June 2019
UK CREATIVE TALENT AT THE CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House commends the success of UK creative talent at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity; congratulates the 27 UK creative agencies that together won 90 awards at the festival and 10 per cent of the awards in each category on average; notes that these awards made the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th June 2019
PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN UK OPERATIONS AND PARTNER ASSISTANCE
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Protection of Civilians mandate; appreciates the action taken, often at considerable personal risk, by neutral humanitarian actors to protect and support civilians in armed conflict situations; is very …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th June 2019
NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House strongly condemns the Iranian Government for continuing to hold Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British-Iranian national, in arbitrary detention and calls for her immediate release; expresses dismay that Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been detained for over three years; supports Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard Ratcliffe as they …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th June 2019
WOMEN'S CENTRES
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the importance of specialist women's centres which provide holistic support to women affected by the criminal justice system; highlights the importance of adequately funding the network of women's centres in order to achieve the aims of the Female Offender Strategy; notes that HM Treasury received £80 …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th June 2019
LGBT CO-OPERATIVE
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the formation of the LGBT Co-operative; supports its initiative Glasgow Mardi Gras and its Pride March on 20 July alongside a two-day festival focusing on education around the themes of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots and the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable campaign; celebrates the LGBT …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
17th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019
AIRCRAFT ACCESSIBILITY
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Government’s inclusive transport strategy states that everyone deserves the right to travel with comfort and dignity; further notes that passengers with reduced mobility are almost half as likely to have flown in the past year as other passengers and that 40 per cent of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
13th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 25 million refugees and three million asylum seekers around the world today; further notes that the Government committed to resettle 20,000 refugees in the UK by 2020 under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and 3,000 more under the Vulnerable Children’s …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th June 2019
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DETENTION OF RAIF BADAWI AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the continued unjust detention of blogger Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; notes that 17 June 2019 marks seven years since the arrest of Raif Badawi; recalls that Badawi is serving a 10-year prison sentence on charges of insulting …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 17th June 2019
UN CONDEMNATION OF UK OCCUPATION OF THE CHAGOS ISLANDS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House welcomes the United Nations motion overwhelmingly condemning the occupation of the Chagos Islands by the United Kingdom; regrets the use of the Islands for military purposes for the UK and the USA, much to the concern of the Chagossian people; further regrets the use of the Islands …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
5th June 2019
52 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th June 2019
5TH INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House celebrates the 5th International Yoga Day on 20 June 2019, first adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; notes the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition that embodies unity of mind and body, is …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
4th June 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th June 2019
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UK POULTRY SECTOR
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the need to maintain access to non-UK workers in the poultry sector in order to maintain a secure supply of affordable British food; notes with concern that current economic modelling from the British Poultry Council suggests that there could be significant increases in the costs of …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 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
7th May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION HEALTH AND CARE PLANS
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes that the Government's current formula for allocating financial resources to schools includes a requirement that schools themselves have to fund the first £6,000 of the support for the most disadvantaged Special Educational Needs pupils (SEND), those with Education Health and Care plans (EHCP), and that this …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2019
IR35 OFF-PAYROLL TAX EXTENSION TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern HM Treasury’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector; believes that this could damage the UK’s flexible workforce, reducing avenues for work and harm the economy; further notes that the extension could force thousands of contractors into false-employment, potentially costing …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st May 2019
CABINET MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House welcomes the publication of the White Paper on Online Harms; recognises that the early years represent a window of opportunity during which children can be prepared for a healthy life course; notes British Heart Foundation findings that among children aged two to four only 9 per cent …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
STATE-FUNDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern that victims of terrorist atrocities are not automatically eligible for legal aid; regrets that a recently published government review rejected introducing automatic non-means-tested legal aid funding to bereaved families after a state-related death; notes that state organisations involved in deaths from terrorist attacks have access …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
1st May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2019
VOTING RIGHTS OF EU CITIZENS IN EUROPEAN ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Mike Gapes (The Independent Group for Change - Ilford South)
That this House calls on the Government to take immediate steps to ensure that all EU citizens in the UK who wish to vote in the EU elections are able to do so by making the additional form that EU citizens need to complete in order to declare they are …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th 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
29th April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th May 2019
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House congratulates Maisie and Vanessa Dury of St Andrews and the team at Brain Tumour Research on the charity’s 10th anniversary of raising awareness that 16,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year; notes that in the last decade its work has helped to increase national …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st May 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2019
POLICE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS PENSION EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Holly Lynch (Labour - Halifax)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the police force, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of others; acknowledges that the support provided by the spouse of a police officer is crucial both emotionally and practically; …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION AND RAPE CRISIS SERVICES
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes that despite signing up to the Istanbul Convention in 2012, the UK has failed to enshrine the Convention in law; further notes that the Convention stipulates necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that survivors have access to services facilitating their recovery from sexual violence; welcomes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
PROPOSED STATE VISIT BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further condemns his lack of action on climate change and failure to support the Paris Climate Change Deal; further deplores his sharing of online …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 73
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
8th April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th April 2019
GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with alarm that stoning to death as the punishment for homosexual sex came into force on 3 April 2019 in Brunei; further notes that this is part of an enactment of the Sharia penal code formally published in 2013 that also includes stoning for adultery and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th April 2019
NEW MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House agrees with the Prime Minister that the state of mental health legislation as it stands constitutes a burning injustice to people living with a mental health illness and notes her intention to introduce a Bill in 2019; further notes that every year one young person in ten …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 13
Conservative: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
8th April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the contribution of one million euros made by Borussia Dortmund Football Club towards the expansion of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel; congratulates the club for their commitment to the memory of the Holocaust and their ongoing action against modern day antisemitism; highlights an example of …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
BRUNEI PENAL CODE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 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
26th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH WEAR A HAT DAY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports Wear a Hat Day on Friday 29 March 2019; notes that this is the UK's biggest brain tumour research fundraising event; congratulates Brain Tumour Research and their supporters on their efforts to fundraise and raise awareness of brain tumours; recognises that brain tumours kill more children …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
6th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th April 2019
ACCESS FOR CANOEISTS
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House applauds British Canoeing for securing the staging of the Canoe Slalom World Cup in 2019 and the Canoe Slalom European Championships in 2020 at Lee Valley White Water Centre and celebrates the notable success of Team GB Canoeists in recent years; notes that more than 1.9 million …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st April 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st April 2019
VOTE LEAVE'S BREACH OF ELECTORAL LAW
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises that Vote Leave committed multiple offences under electoral law regarding campaign spending and funding; acknowledges that Vote Leave was fined a total of £61,000 for multiple offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (“PPERA”); notes with concern that Vote Leave has acknowledged that …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
13th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 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
5th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th 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
26th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 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
25th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2019
PERIOD POVERTY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to roll out free sanitary products across NHS hospitals and secondary schools in England; notes however that periods may start as early as 8 years old; is appalled that pupils in England are missing time in school, college and university because of a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
FUEL POVERTY AWARENESS DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this house notes that Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is on 15 February and commends the work of the National Energy Action charity and Energy Action Scotland in working to end fuel poverty and promote Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; further notes that there is strong cross-party recognition on the need …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2019
FORCED LIVE ORGAN EXTRACTION FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern, allegations of forced organ harvesting in China and associated reports of suppression, persecution, torture and mass arbitrary imprisonment faced by religious and ethnic minority groups including Tibetans, Christians, Uyghers, and practitioners of the traditional Chinese meditation Falun Gong, that includes allegations of forced live …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019
DETENTION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the continuing detention of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain al-Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef, Eman al-Nafjan and Samar Badawi, many months after their arrests in 2018; is extremely alarmed by allegations that some activists have been subjected to sexual harassment, torture and ill-treatment, including …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th 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
11th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
FUNDING OF STATE SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises the inadequacy of the funding currently available to all state schools; expresses deep concern over the warning from more than 7,000 head teachers that budget shortages are worsening; commends the call by head teachers for greater funding through the Worth Less? campaign; acknowledges that teachers and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
SCHOOL TRANSPORT FOR DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that as the law stands a young person …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2019
KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern regarding the recent conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; has been alarmed by the use of military action by India across Pakistani airspace and retaliatory air strikes from Pakistan; recognises the escalating tensions and human rights abuses as documented in last year’s …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2019
PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House recognises that the ongoing escalation of military conflict between India and Pakistan is not in the interests of either country; notes that both countries possess nuclear capabilities and that a continuation of this conflict could destabilise the entire region and lead to a catastrophic loss of life; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 28th February 2019
CHAGOS ISLANDS AND THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the highest court of the United Nations has said that the United Kingdom should end its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean as rapidly as possible; further notes that the International Court of Justice has said the Islands were not lawfully separated …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 25th February 2019
CHANGES TO THE PENSION CREDIT SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern with the Government’s plans to change the pension credit system which could lead to an increase in pensioner poverty; is dismayed that the Government has decided that pension credits will from now on, only be available to couples where both partners have reached pension age, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
6th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 25th February 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
12th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 21st February 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
12th February 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 18th February 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
29th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th February 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
28th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
VISA APPLICATION FOR 14 YEAR OLD ANNECELINE OMONDI
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House supports the Omondi family and calls on the Home Office to overturn its rejection of the visa application for 14-year-old Anneceline Omondi, daughter of Lance Corporal Denis Omondi, a serving soldier for the Royal Regiment of Scotland, 3 Scots, and her application for entry clearance; further rejects …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
28th January 2019
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
Guide Dogs in Taxis
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House expresses concern that guide dog owners are being refused access to taxis; recognises that there should be no barriers to blind and disabled people accessing services, forms of transport and buildings; further recognises that guide dogs play an invaluable role in assisting people with sight difficulties in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th January 2019
JAILED KURDISH LEADER ABDULLAH ÖCALAN
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House recognises the urgent necessity for a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict in Turkey; considers that President Erdogan's turn to unrestrained repression only deepens existing social divisions; acknowledges the positive proposals made by the Kurds to achieve peace and reconciliation; urges the Foreign Secretary to intercede with …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th January 2019
POLITICAL DETAINEES IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s use of illegal detention to silence female activists pushing for greater freedoms within the country and Saudi Arabia’s illegal detention of other political prisoners, including but not limited to Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud, Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, Abdulaziz bin Fahd …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
PLASTIC WASTE EXPORTS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that two thirds of plastic waste separated for recycling in the UK is currently sent abroad for processing and that 105,000 tonnes of UK plastic was imported by Malaysia alone in 2017-18; recognises that many of the countries in the Global South receiving the UK's rubbish …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield, Heeley)
That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd January 2019
IN TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commemorates the life and work of Professor Martin Gore CBE who tragically passed away suddenly; notes that he was a giant amongst UK cancer doctors, a pioneer in developing the field of medical oncology, spearheading many advances in the treatment of melanoma, renal and ovarian cancer; further …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
11th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th January 2019
PARLIAMENTARY PRAYERS
Tabled by:
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House recognises that religious worship should not play any part in the formal business of the House of Commons; believes that parliamentary meetings should be conducted in a manner equally welcoming to all attendees, irrespective of their personal beliefs; further believes that Parliamentary Prayers are not compatible with …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 11th January 2019
HUNGER STRIKE BY LEYLA GÜVEN MP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned that the hunger strike in Turkey by Leyla Güven MP of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has reached its third month and that she is in a critical condition; notes that her protest has inspired others to hunger strike, including Ilhan Sis in Newport, South …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 10th 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
7th January 2019
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th January 2019
PROTECTION FOR COMPANION DOGS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern about the number of companion pet dogs which are injured or killed in incidents with other dogs; notes that more than 60,000 dogs die each year in these incidents; expresses dismay at the trauma felt by families when their cherished pets are killed; notes that …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
3rd December 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE UGANDAN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Paul Williams (Labour - Stockton South)
That this House condemns the arrest and subsequent torture of Members of the Ugandan Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi known as Bobi Wine, Paul Mwiru, Francis Zaake, Gerald Karuhanga, and Kasiano Wadri; believes that arrest and the use of torture against elected legislators has no place in a democratic country; and calls …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
22nd November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
REPRISALS OF FEMALE POLITICAL PRISONERS AND VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' torture, sexual assault, ill-treatment and unfair trials of women targeted for politically-motivated charges; deplores the assault of Hajer Mansoor, Medina Ali and Najah Yusuf in September 2018, led by the head of Bahrain's Isa Town Women's Detention Centre, Major Mariam Albardoli; highlights that …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
1st November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
LOCAL DEMOCRACY IN KURDISTAN
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its grave concern that the Turkish Minister of the Interior has suspended from duty 103 village and 156 neighbourhood mukhtars, elected local community heads, without recourse to appropriate and required legal process; notes that those suspensions are justified on unproven grounds of association with terrorism; further …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the entirely unprovoked and racist verbal attack on Ms Delsie Gayle onboard a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London; further notes that Ryanair failed to move the perpetrator but instead moved Ms Gayle to another seat; points out that Ryanair have still not contacted Ms Gayle …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th December 2018
51 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
11th December 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th December 2018
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 December 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th December 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MYANMAR
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes that the UN's Independent International fact-finding mission on Myanmar (Burma) alleges that crime against humanity and war crimes have been committed in the Kachin and Shan states of northern Burma; condemns the alleged human rights abuses by the Burmese military in northern Burma, which include torture, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 3rd December 2018
LEGALISATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises and welcomes the legalisation of medical cannabis with effect from 1 November 2018 but regrets the immense ongoing disappointment and suffering being caused to patients and their families, particularly those affected by severe childhood epilepsy, who continue to be prevented from accessing medical cannabis as a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
28th November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th November 2018
LAND VALUE CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government committee on its inquiry into Land Value Capture published in September 2018 and the report on the inquiry undertaken by the All Party Group on Land Value Capture Capturing Land Value for the Public Benefit published in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th 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
15th November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th November 2018
KURDISH REGIONS ATTACK
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its deep concern that on 27 October 2018, Turkish forces launched a series of attacks against villages west of Kobane and in Gire Spi in Northern Syria; condemns these attacks, the impact on the civilian population of these villages and, in particular, the killing of a …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
UNCONDITIONAL ASYLUM FOR ASIA BIBI
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House condemns the threats made to Asia Bibi and her family's lives following her acquittal by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a blasphemy trial; recognises that Britain's commitment to freedom of religious expression, for those of all faiths and none, is one of our most important values; …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
6th November 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th November 2018
FLEXIBLE WORKING FOR CARERS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House is concerned that, according to a survey by the charity Disability Law Service, 52 per cent of those caring for a disabled person are denied requests for flexible working and that 72 percent of carers would work, or would work more, if they could work flexibly; notes …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th November 2018
MONEY TALK WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes Talk Money Week, the annual opportunity to encourage the public, business, charities and educators to Talk Money and prompt the UK's biggest conversation about financial capability; notes that Talk Money Week seeks to remove the stigma around money by having open conversations that help people feel …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Reclaim Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th November 2018
EATING DISORDER DIAGNOSIS
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes that access to a diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders should not just depend on an individual's weight and fully supports the Dump the Scales campaign for earlier intervention and support before people hit crisis point; recognises the need for a focus by General Practitioners on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 1st November 2018
FAMINE AND CHOLERA IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
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
30th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st October 2018
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIVIA AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE TO JUSTICE
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House gives its support to the Livia Award for Professionalism and Service to Justice; notes that the award is made annually to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Officer in the Roads and Transport Policing Command independently judged to have been most meritorious in its investigation of fatal and serious …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th October 2018
US WITHDRAWAL FROM INTERMEDIATE RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is deeply concerned by the announcement on 20 October 2018 by the US President of the decision to withdraw the US from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF); notes that withdrawal from the INF will serve to undermine international attempts to curb nuclear proliferation; further notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 29th October 2018
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes the recent campaign started by the female pupils of Willingdon School, in Eastbourne constituency, which builds on the work of previous supporters to create a Women's Equality Day in the UK; calls for Women's Equality Day to be established on the date of the Spring Bank …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 26th October 2018
DEATH PENALTY ASSURANCES
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with great concern the Home Secretary's decision to offer assistance to the US in the prosecution of two British citizens, Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, without seeking assurances that the death penalty will not be used; further notes that Ministers have confirmed that death penalty …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
23rd October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
THERE BUT NOT THERE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th October 2018
GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT COMMITMENTS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of disability inclusive development; acknowledges progress made at the Global Disability Summit co-hosted by the Governments of the UK and Kenya and the International Disability Alliance on 24 July 2018, and the importance of commitments made to ensure people with disabilities are empowered across …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 9
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
PEOPLE'S VOTE MARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House celebrates the fact that over 700,000 people marched on 20 October 2018 in favour of a People's Vote on the Government's Brexit deal; congratulates the People's Vote campaign and other cross-party movements which helped organise the march; notes that the march was the largest march held in …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that, under universal credit, at least 100,000 families with disabled children will be worse off by some £1,750 per year; notes that this is due to the lower rate of child disability addition being set at £29.10 per week, representing a 54 per cent …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd October 2018
ROYAL COMMISSION ON POLICING
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House celebrates the hard work and determination of police officers across the country to serve their community against the backdrop of financial cuts preventing their ability to do so as effectively as they could; notes that it has become difficult to establish precisely what resources the police need …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 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
17th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 18th October 2018
INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2018, which aims to raise awareness and increase understanding of stammering, a speech condition that affects around one in 20 young children and one in 100 adults; recognises individuals and groups of volunteers and professionals who do incredible work …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 18th October 2018
INVESTMENT IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution which further education colleges make to the education system and economy; notes with concern the recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that spending per student in further education has fallen by eight per cent in real terms since …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
36 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th October 2018
AUTUMN BUDGET AND ZERO EMISSION REFRIGERATION
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer is due to set out his Budget on 29 October 2018; further notes the steps Ministers are taking to tackle Britain’s air pollution, including investing in a range of clean technology solutions; notes the call for evidence run this year by …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
11th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th October 2018
LEAH SHARIBU
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern for the safety of Leah Sharibu who is currently held hostage in Northern Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram; notes that Leah was abducted along with 110 girls when she was 14 on 19 February 2018; further notes that Leah is the only …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th October 2018
LEARN TO LIVE CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Year nine students from Carshalton Boys Sports College and Hornsey School for Girls for participating in War Child's 'Learn to Live' campaign; welcomes the engagement shown by the students to interact with and understand the issues facing child refugees in Iraq, Jordan and the Central African …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th October 2018
FREE BRITISH PASSPORT UPGRADE
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
"leave out from 'Eu' to end and insert 'means the loss of UK citizens' ability to live, work, love, travel and study freely across 27 other EU member states; further believes that having a blue and gold passport will not make up for the loss of freedoms and rights associated …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
16th July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 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
25th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
COLLECTING DATA ON ELECTION CANDIDATE DIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Bernard Jenkin (Conservative - Harwich and North Essex)
That this House notes with concern that Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 is yet to be commenced; acknowledges that this legislation would require political parties to monitor the diversity of their election candidates; regrets that Section 106 does not cover local government elections, that there is no transparency …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th September 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th September 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
12th September 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 13th September 2018
PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL LEAVE AND PAY POLICIES
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with concern that 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination; recognises that greater transparency on parental leave and pay would reduce the risk of discrimination during recruitment and would incentivise employers to offer more generous parental pay; and calls upon …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th September 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 13th September 2018
RESTORATION OF WORK ALLOWANCE ELEMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House notes that one of the founding principles of universal credit was to make work pay; and therefore calls on the Government to return to this original principle by restoring the work allowance element to its original level, before funding for it was cut by around £3 billion …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th September 2018
TEACHERS' PAY IN WALES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House cautiously welcomes the long over-due pay rise of 3.5 per cent for teachers and other public sector workers, many of whom have faced real-term cuts to their wages in recent years; notes, however, that teachers in Wales are concerned as to whether the pay rise applies to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th September 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
SCRUTINY OF RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House urges the Government to enhance the scrutiny of companies linked to the Russian state operating in the UK; notes the controversy over the EN+ Group's decision to develop a UK presence following the decision of the US Administration to impose sanctions upon the company in response to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the decision of the US Administration to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to a reduction of nearly a third of UNRWA's operating budget; believes that such a move takes the Middle East further away from …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
FOREIGN NATIONAL VISAS IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses concern over reports that the Israeli Government is increasingly refusing to renew the residency permits and visas of foreign nationals who live and work in the Palestinian Territories; affirms the view that foreign nationals must be granted access to visit, travel and live in the Palestinian …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
16th July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
BENEFIT TO THE UK OF EU STUDENTS STUDYING IN UK UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the immense benefits to the UK of EU students studying at UK universities; welcomes the educational and wider community contribution these students bring; further welcomes the net economic benefit of each EU student studying in the UK at £68,000 per student and the estimated £5.1 billion …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
2nd July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th July 2018
MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House notes with concern that microplastic pollution is potentially more environmentally damaging than larger pieces of plastic because small pieces of plastic are more likely to be eaten by wildlife and have a greater surface area which can transfer chemicals to and from the marine environment; welcomes the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
4th July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th July 2018
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION FOR THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the announcement of the nomination of the global community of human rights defenders for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of their contribution to defending fundamental freedoms, building pluralistic democracies, providing access to justice and upholding the rule of law; applauds the work of human …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th July 2018
MAKING CLIMATE CHANGE A PRIORITY FOR THE NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework; further notes that the status of the Climate Change Act 2008 with regards to local planning decisions has been downgraded in that draft; expresses alarm that this change could compromise action on climate change at the local …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
3rd July 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd July 2018
UK ARMS SALES TO SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the Tamil Information Centre's report of June 2017, Armament for Repression: Militarization of Sri Lanka, detailing the UK's arms trade with Sri Lanka and training of security forces, based on evidence from international human rights agencies and UN bodies; further notes that Sri Lanka remains of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 2nd July 2018
SUPPORTING DISABLED CHILDREN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the horrors of the ongoing civil war in Syria that has killed over 300,000 civilians and displaced millions of Syrian citizens including children; acknowledges forthcoming research from Syria Relief, which has identified over 10,000 Syrian children with disabilities; notes the report found that out of the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
SANDS (STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH CHARITY) AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that this is SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Month 2018; expresses sincere sympathy to those who grieve the loss of their child at this time; further notes that often the causes of death are unknown, which is an extra anguish to the bereaved parents; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
20th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th June 2018
GENA TURGEL MBE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th June 2018
CONTINUED DETENTION OF NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE IN IRAN (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual nationals imprisoned in Iran; further expresses particular concern …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st June 2018
DETENTION OF DUAL-NATIONALS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern for the arbitrary detention of dual-nationals in Iran from the UK and other nations; stands in solidarity with recent petitions in the European Parliament, US Congress and Canadian Parliament echoing concerns for the treatment of dual-nationals imprisoned in Iran; expresses particular concern regarding the case …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st June 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the Home Secretary on 16 June 2018 to provide a temporary licence to Billy Caldwell; notes that it was given on the basis of emergency medical need; further notes that it calls into question the rationality of cannabis being assigned to schedule …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th June 2018
US MAGNITSKY RULE OF LAW ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2012
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that, following the US Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, as a result of their role in the death of Sergei Magnitsky and as a result of other murders linked to the Russian state, Artyom Kuznetsov, Pavel Karpov, Oleg F. Silchenko, Olga Stepanova, Yelena …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 14th June 2018
WINDRUSH 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that 22 June 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying passengers from the Caribbean; further notes with gratitude that many Windrush passengers had previously served in the UK armed forces during the Second World War; …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
KEEP ME POSTED CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House congratulates Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, M&S Bank, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, Principality Building Society, Progressive Building Society, Scottish Building Society, OVO Energy, Post Office Home Phone, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Bristol …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th June 2018
TOXIC CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the problem of toxic contamination of war zones, particularly in Iraq; notes the research presented, in March 2018, by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahani at the European Environment Foundation; expresses concern at reports of uranium and thorium contamination in the tissues of children living near the US military …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th June 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
REGULATORY ACTION ON THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the profound impact that climate change is having across the world; is concerned following the recent warning from the Governor of the Bank of England that climate change could have a catastrophic impact on the global financial system; welcomes the recent report by the UK Sustainable …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
TEACHERS' PAY
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the School Teachers' Pay Review Body is likely to make its 2018 recommendations to the Government in the near future; believes that if that body recommends an increase in pay for teachers that Her Majesty's Government must accept the recommendation in full and ensure that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
BANNING A24 TRAPS THAT KILL HEDGEHOGS
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House cherishes hedgehogs as a valuable part of native British wildlife and their contribution in controlling populations of slugs and snails in gardens; welcomes their designation as a protected species; is very concerned at the findings of the 2018 report, entitled The State of British Hedgehogs, that hedgehog …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and re-impose economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran; is disappointed that this decision was …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
ABORTION CLINIC BUFFER ZONES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the persistent harassment, intimidation and targeting of people accessing and providing healthcare services at abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory bureaux; further notes repeated instances of women and staff being approached, recorded without their consent, followed and given false information about medical procedures; endorses the …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd 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
48 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAKBA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes that 15 May 2018 marks 70 years since the Nakba catastrophe in which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes; further notes that Palestinian refugees' right of return as recognised by UN Resolution 194 has been blocked by successive Israeli governments; notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 2018
INTERIM REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the publication of the interim report of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act; notes with concern that there are over 45,000 detentions under the Mental Health Act every year, that detentions rose 47 per cent in the decade to 2015-16 and that Black African …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st 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 March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st May 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
15th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th May 2018
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF BE ONSITE'S MIND THE GAP PROJECT FOR OFFENDERS AND EX-OFFENDERS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Lendlease’s not-for-profit company, Be Onsite, on the first anniversary of its Mind the Gap project, working with offenders and ex-offenders; welcomes its cooperation with the Construction Industry Training Board to deliver this £1 million project; supports Be Onsite's aim to reduce re-offending by developing an infrastructure …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018
VISIT OF TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the visit of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UK, in light of general elections now being held in Turkey whilst a state of emergency continues to be in place; notes in connection to this that the UN High Commissioner for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th May 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
1st May 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st May 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Bow)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Home Office's long track record of delay, maladministration and poor quality decision-making while implementing increasingly harsh anti-immigrant policies; deplores the cruel and grossly unfair treatment of Commonwealth citizens legally resident in the UK, including denial of NHS health care, dismissal from employment, arbitrary detention under …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
28th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 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
28th June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the election of five disabled hon. Members on 8 June 2017, an increase of three on the 2015-2017 Parliament; notes that disabled people are still under-represented in the House, and in politics more widely; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one, and that, …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 19th April 2018
PART TWO OF THE LEVESON INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House is hugely disappointed and angered by the Government's refusal to proceed with Phase 2 of the Leveson Inquiry into the relationships between media companies and the police; believes that this is bad for politics, bad for journalism and bad for the public; further believes there is a …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th April 2018
VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
28th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2018 - FREEDOM OF WORSHIP
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018 will take place in London from 16 to 20 April 2018; appreciates that the Commonwealth is a diverse community and that CHOGM 2018 is an important opportunity to promote democracy and peace; understands that religion plays …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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
21st March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st March 2018
TRANSPARENCY OF POLITICAL DONATIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes the approval of the Transparency of Donations and Loans etc. (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2018 on 7 March 2018; regrets that this Order does not live up to the Government's commitment to backdate these provisions to 2014 as provided for in the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NAMING AND SHAMING OF NON-COMPLIANT EMPLOYERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to come down hard on businesses that breach the National Minimum Wage; notes that a key plank of the Government's efforts to both raise awareness and discourage such breaches is the naming and shaming of non-compliant businesses by the Department for Business, Energy …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the figures released by the Local Government Association as part of its Bright Futures campaign, where it is estimated that between 70 and 75 per cent of young people experiencing a mental health problem are unable to access any treatment due to lack of funding, despite …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TELFORD
Tabled by:
Lucy Allan (Conservative - Telford)
That this House expresses concern about the scale of child sexual exploitation in Telford; notes that, in 2015-16, Telford had the highest number of child sexual offences recorded, per head of population, in each of the 317 community safety partnerships in England and Wales; recognises the horrific abuse and suffering …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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
12th March 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018
ACTIONS OF RUSSIA IN THE UK AND RUSSIA TODAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the allegations of Russian involvement in assassination attempts on UK soil, the illegal occupation of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, the human rights record of the Russian Government and especially the treatment of journalists, and the use of Russia Today as a propaganda outlet …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th March 2018
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 12th March 2018
CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House recognises that the City of London plays a leading role in the global finance industry; welcomes initiatives designed to promote green finance, such as the Green Finance Taskforce; recognises that enabling financial flows through data and disclosure is important in upholding this status and meeting the goals …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
28th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the lack of long-term support offered to victims of modern slavery; recognises the risk of victims being re-trafficked if they do not have a secure pathway to adequate levels of support, including a period of leave to remain; regrets the missed opportunities to convict more perpetrators …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 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
20th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th March 2018
IMPACT OF LINK DECISION TO REDUCE THE ATM INTERCHANGE FEE
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House celebrates the long-standing availability of free-to-access cash in the UK and the positive impact the availability of cash has on local businesses, high street shops and consumers, especially in rural areas; recognises that the long term sustainability of the existing free-to-access cash network is now under threat, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th February 2018
GENDER-NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the adoption of a gender-neutral school uniform policy creates an environment in which everyone is accepted and students are not labelled by the clothing they wear; welcomes the growing trend toward gender-neutral uniform policies; further welcomes that over 150 schools in the UK have already …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
29th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2018
ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the importance of local pharmacies as a community cornerstone, and as a vital service for the most vulnerable in the community; believes that the best way to do this is to create an Essential Community Pharmacy Scheme to fund the purchase of prescription drugs up front, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th February 2018
NICE GUIDELINES ON DEPRESSION IN ADULTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses grave concern over proposed changes to NICE guidelines on the recognition and management of depression in adults, which could have a profoundly detrimental impact on patient care and access to effective treatments; notes the concerns expressed by several respected clinical leaders and professional bodies that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
CURRENT SITUATION IN AFRIN, SYRIA
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned about the current situation of the people of Afrin, who have been subjected to Turkish Government aggression; notes that Afrin has been one of the more stable parts of Syria and that it has become a destination for hundreds of refugees from many cities …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 23rd February 2018
US POLICY ON ABORTION SERVICES OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Harriet Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes that a year has passed since the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, by the US Administration; recognises that this expanded policy has started to have a devastating impact on access to reproductive health services in the developing world …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd 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
6th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd February 2018
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st February 2018
YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS AND BREXIT
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on the launch of its campaign on young people's rights, Right Here, Right Now; notes that the members of the Scottish Youth Parliament consulted with over 5,000 young people before it selected its annual campaign topic; welcomes the publication of its Rights …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018
LIZZY YARNOLD AND THE 2018 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Tabled by:
Michael Fallon (Conservative - Sevenoaks)
That this House congratulates Lizzy Yarnold from West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks on her magnificent success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games; notes that this is the first time any British athlete has retained a Winter Olympic title; recognises that funding from the National Lottery and the UK Sport's Girls4Gold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION FOR UMBRELLA MOVEMENT
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House welcomes the nomination of Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, Alex Chow and the entire pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, known collectively as the Umbrella Movement, for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of their peaceful efforts to defend basic freedoms, strengthen democracy and protect autonomy for Hong …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 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
21st June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
ONGOING IMPRISONMENT OF RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest of Raif Badawi on 17 June 2014 and his subsequent imprisonment in Saudi Arabia for championing free speech and freedom of expression; notes that he is now beginning his 5th year of a 10-year prison sentence; further notes that Mr Badawi is also …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th February 2018
REPEAL OF THE VAGRANCY ACT 1824
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses grave concern over the continuing use of the Vagrancy Act 1824 to criminalise homeless people who are rough sleeping; notes with concern that this Dickensian law was used 1,810 times in 2016-17; welcomes that this Act is no longer in force in Scotland and Northern Ireland; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2018
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SOUTH LONDON
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House is concerned about funding for mental health services in South London; notes that insufficient funding in South London has led to increased waiting lists for assessment and therapy, increased waiting times in accident and emergency departments for referral to mental health beds, very high occupancy rates and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 2nd February 2018
STONEWALL'S LGBT IN BRITAIN: TRANS REPORT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes the publication of Stonewall's LGBT in Britain: Trans Report and its findings on continued discrimination, violence and exclusion currently experienced by trans people in the UK; recognises the disproportionate volume of hate crimes because of gender identity, with two in five trans people, 41 per cent, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2018
MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably her work on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
INSURANCE COVER FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern evidence revealed by The Guardian newspaper of people with mental health problems being denied access to insurance, including life insurance; further notes that while some people who have suffered from mental health conditions are charged high premiums for insurance, others are refused cover altogether; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CARILLION LIQUIDATION
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House holds grave concerns for the thousands of Carillion pension scheme members who face a cut to their pensions of at least 10 per cent because of the company's administration; is concerned that the former Carillion Chief Executive is to be rewarded for failure by continuing to receive …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 2018
FUNDING FOR THE WORK OF UNWRA IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the announcement by the US Administration that it is to cut its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency by more than half; notes that this decision threatens the human security of millions of Palestinian refugees, including those in need of emergency …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that childcare vouchers are a widely-used benefit that are popular with parents and employers alike, with more than 60,000 businesses of all sizes offering vouchers to more than 750,000 parents; further notes that, with childcare costs having risen faster than incomes in recent years, a large …
126 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
6th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
DETENTION OF JAGTAR SINGH JOHAL IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the concerns of Sikh communities across the UK regarding the circumstances of the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal on 4 November 2017 in India; believes that there should be no place for the use of torture or mistreatment anywhere in the world; is concerned about reports …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th January 2018
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2018
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2018 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 2018 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 10
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2018
CHINESE LABOUR CORPS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the First World War, pays tribute to the 96,000 men of the Chinese Labour Corps, of whom the first arrived in France in April 1917; notes their extraordinary sacrifices in support of front line allied troops, and that over 2000 died; further notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2017
Tom Brake 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
19th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th December 2017
EU CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the vital contribution that EU citizens living in the UK make to our communities and to the UK economy; welcomes confirmation from Government that it will remove comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI) checks for those who are self-sufficient or studying and the genuine and effective work test …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 1
22nd November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2017
ZACK KERR'S CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th December 2017
DEMOCRATIC FEDERATION OF NORTHERN SYRIA REPRESENTATION AT PEACE TALKS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the on-going suffering of the Syrian people; notes that, in the statement of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015) which states that the only sustainable solution to the current crisis in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2017
RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with dismay that Donald Trump, President of the USA, has declared that the US has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Israel will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; further notes that no other country currently has an …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 14th December 2017
CEASEFIRE IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the recent escalation of tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia; notes with deep concern the missile fired from Houthi-controlled areas at Riyadh Airport on 4 November 2017 and the subsequent closing of Yemen's borders by the Saudi Arabian Coalition on 6 November 2017; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
EU PROTOCOL ON ANIMAL SENTIENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Written Statement of 23 November 2017 by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that the Government's policies on animal protection are driven by a recognition that animals are sentient beings; notes that Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty imposes a substantial …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House deplores the recent rise in the interest rate for many student loan holders to 6.1 per cent when the current Bank of England base rate is 0.25 per cent; is concerned by the potential financial impact this will have on account holders and their families; and calls …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 7th December 2017
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
9th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
SREBRENICA GENOCIDE AND THE RATKO MLADIC VERDICT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the guilty verdict against Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic for directing the Srebrenica genocide; welcomes that Mladic has finally been brought to justice 22 years after the genocide he oversaw from 11 to 22 July 1995; further notes that 8,372 Bosnian Muslim men and boys …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS AND AZERBAIJAN
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes the accession of Azerbaijan to the European Convention on Human Rights; asks the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to express to the Government and representatives of Azerbaijan concern for the fair treatment of the investigative journalist Afghan Mukhtarli, husband of political refugee Leyla …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 1st December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 1st December 2017
IMPORTATION OF FOIE GRAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the production of foie gras, considering it cruel and unnatural to force-feed geese until it causes internal damage; welcomes the UK's continued ban on domestic production of this foodstuff; admires India as the first country in the world to ban the import of foie gras; and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
BREAST CANCER IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House is deeply concerned about the crisis facing Palestinian women with breast cancer, particularly those living in Gaza; notes that restrictions on freedom of movement imposed by Israel prevent many from reaching essential treatment, such as radiotherapy, elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory; expresses deep concern over reports …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2017
THE MISSING PERSONS OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Bambos Charalambous (Labour - Enfield, Southgate)
That this House welcomes the visit of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus to London in September 2017 to obtain information on potential burial sites of missing persons, to inform politicians, and members of Missing Persons committees in the diaspora and others on their work and to seek information …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2017
MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
LATER LIFE AMBITIONS
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House supports the ambitions of people in later life and the contribution that many older people make to society; notes that the Later Life Ambitions campaign group that represents the combined 250,000 members of the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, the Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance and the National …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
REFORM OF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern the reduction in financial support given to widowed parents with dependent children through the new Bereavement Support Payment (BSP); believes that the duration of 18 months of payments is too short to provide families with the financial support they need; recognises that the limited …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th November 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House is extremely concerned about the ongoing crackdown on civil society and essential freedoms, specifically on human rights defenders, in Turkey, including the recent arrests of Amnesty International Turkey Chair, Taner Kilic, and Amnesty International Turkey Director, ldil Eser, along with nine other human rights defenders, also known …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the campaign around Children's Grief Awareness Week from 16 to 22 November 2017, especially the concern that too many bereaved children suffer from a deep sense of loneliness; notes the finding that one in 29 children and young people in our schools have been bereaved of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th November 2017
CHARGE ON DISPOSABLE COFFEE CUPS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that currently 2.5 billion disposable cups are thrown away every year in the UK, which equates to around seven million every day; notes that fewer than one in 400 of these cups are recycled; expresses serious concern at the volume of disposed cups which litter our …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2017
ALCOHOL STRATEGY AND MINIMUM UNIT PRICING
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House recognises minimum unit pricing as a highly effective tool to reduce the number of deaths related to alcohol, crime and workplace absence; notes that Wales has now followed Scotland in approving this approach; further notes that alcohol misuse is costing between £21 billion and £52 billion in …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
31st October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st October 2017
WOMEN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 11,427 of the 331,765 documented casualties of the Syrian conflict are women, recognises that, according to the World Health Organisation, 57 per cent of Syria's public hospitals have been damaged while 37 per cent are no longer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - 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
24th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017
OECD CALL FOR A SECOND REFERENDUM ON EU MEMBERSHIP
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has stated that a second referendum on the UK's membership of the EU would have a significant positive impact on UK economic growth; expresses concern that the OECD made an assessment that a No Deal Brexit would …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
24th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes with concern the Government's decision to omit Civil Nuclear Constabulary officers from the entitlement to retire at 60 held by Home Office police forces and Police Scotland; further notes that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, as the sponsoring agency of the Civil Nuclear …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2017
INVICTUS GAMES 2017
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of the Invictus Games, the only international sporting event for injured service personnel and veterans; applauds those who competed in the Invictus Games 2017 across 11 sporting events; congratulates all competitors and medal winners from the home nations; and further recognises the ongoing spirit …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2017
THE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY AND INCLUSION FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure closer collaboration between the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Green Paper responses in the interests of achieving the Government's commitment to supporting one million disabled people into work; and urges the Government …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
UN NUCLEAR WEAPONS BAN TREATY (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that on 7 July 2017 the UN concluded a legally-binding Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons with the object of leading to the total elimination of nuclear weapons; welcomes the fact that the treaty was adopted by 122 states with just one vote against and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
11th October 2017
Tom Brake 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
10th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th October 2017
DISABLED PARKING BADGE ENTITLEMENT UNDER PIP
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern reports of disabled people losing blue badges for accessible parking as they transfer from disability living allowance to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP); understands that for many, this has occurred because mobility support has been reduced; calls on the Government to take into account …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th October 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th October 2017
HOMELESSNESS AND END OF LIFE CARE
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the end-of-life care for homeless people: A qualitative analysis exploring the challenges to access and provision of palliative care by Dr Caroline Shulman et al, published on 3 July 2017; recognises the report's findings that many homeless people are dying in unsupported, unacceptable situations; notes the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
IMMIGRATION DETENTION
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House welcomes the undercover journalism that led to the harrowing and disturbing footage broadcast during the BBC Panorama programme, Undercover: Britain's Immigration Secrets, on 4 September 2017; urges G4S to fully investigate any and all incidents of abuse and mistreatment by its staff towards people detained at Brook …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th September 2017
UK ARMS SALES TO REPRESSIVE REGIMES
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the Government has officially invited Governments with records of serious and systematic human rights abuses, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Turkey, to the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition this week in London; is concerned that such Governments are 2017-18 priority markets for the Government's arms …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th September 2017
SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS AND WITNESSES OF TERRORIST ATTACKS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House pays tribute to all those killed, injured, bereaved by or witness to terrorist attacks overseas, and also to all those involved in emergency response and long-term care in the aftermath of such attacks; notes the conclusions, published in February 2017, of the inquest into the deaths of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
AIR POLLUTION AND RED DIESEL
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the Government's plans to tackle Britain's air pollution crisis and improve air quality; further notes that reduced duty red diesel for certain uses costs HM Treasury £2.4 billion annually; believes that subsidising red diesel also inhibits the Government's plans to support the take-up of cleaner technologies …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
COMMONWEALTH LEADERSHIP TO END MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House welcomes the opportunity presented by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 in London, for the Commonwealth to take a leading role in ending modern slavery and achieving SDG 8.7 in Member States; notes, with regret and concern, that the Commonwealth is disproportionately affected by modern slavery; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
5th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
NHS PAY
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House notes that in 2017-18 NHS pay rises have been capped at one per cent and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that applications for nursing degrees have fallen 23 per cent this year; notes that the number of nurses and midwives joining the Nursing …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th September 2017
CHILDCARE AND EARLY-YEARS EDUCATION ROLL OUT
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes the introduction of the Government's extended childcare entitlement of 30 hours per week from 1 September 2017; is concerned by inadequate levels of funding paid to local authorities to enact the policy; further notes that regulations prohibit childcare providers requesting top-ups which means that these highly-skilled …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
COST OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes that the manufacturers' cost of production and the wholesale prices of emergency contraception have reduced significantly; further notes the reductions in retail prices by some retailers; and expects every other reputable retailer to review their margins to avoid maintaining prices that can be characterised as ripping …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF UK ARMS EXPORT CONTROLS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House calls for the re-establishment of the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC), as a matter of urgency, to provide scrutiny over current UK arms sales and the UK's arms export control regime post-Brexit; believes that CAEC should include Members from the following Committees: Business, Energy and Industrial …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
UN VOTE ON CHAGOS ISLANDS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the adoption by the UN General Assembly of Resolution 71/292 which requests an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965 including the consequences in international law for the resettlement of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th July 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding the upcoming trial of the 19 journalists from the newspaper Cumhuriyet in Turkey, which starts on 24 July 2017; calls for the release of these journalists and all other journalists and human rights defenders imprisoned in Turkey in connection with their work; believes that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th July 2017
RELEASE OF NABEEL RAJAB
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the sentence passed on Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, who was sentenced on 10 July 2017 to two years in prison; notes that Nabeel Rajab's offence was talking to journalists and therefore relates to freedom of expression and that the charge …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
12th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
X PASSPORTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed in previous parliamentary sessions to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued by …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
17th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th July 2017
ANDY TSEGE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Mr Andy Tsege, a British national who is currently illegally and arbitrarily imprisoned in Ethiopia; expresses its worry for the health and safety of Mr Tsege, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement, has been tortured and ill-treated …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th July 2017
NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British dual national, who is currently arbitrarily detained in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement and has been kept from seeing her …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th July 2017
DEATH PENALTY IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is extremely alarmed by recent executions in Saudi Arabia and reports that further executions, possibly followed by crucifixion, may take place soon; notes with considerable concern assertions made by human rights organisations that many on death row have been tortured or otherwise coerced into signing confessions and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
ASYLUM SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th July 2017
TRANSPARENCY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEBTS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern about the alleged secret loans given by London-based banks in 2013 to Mozambican companies, with Mozambique Government guarantees, and without approval of the Mozambique parliament; notes that over 90 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa Government international bonds are owed under UK law; calls for measures …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2017
MOROCCAN PROPERTY SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses its concern over the 10 year-long property scandal that has affected 800 UK investors who invested in the Paradise Golf and Beach Resort and Atlantic Golf View project in Asilah, Morocco; notes that in 2007 investors were informed that all construction licences and funds were in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th July 2017
SAINSBURY'S AND THE FAIRTRADE MARK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to drop the Fairtrade mark for its own-brand tea and develop its own certification scheme; notes that the Fairtrade Foundation is a respected organisation and part of a global network that strives to ensure that farmers and workers in …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 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
29th June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th June 2017
CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern that a quarter of five-year olds in England have tooth decay; further notes that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year olds, despite being largely preventable, with tens of thousands of children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extractions …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th June 2017
NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of the emergency services; understands that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the fantastic work they do to keep us all safe; further recognises the importance of providing the emergency services with the funding they need to keep the UK …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 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 April 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th April 2017
CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House notes with concern that a quarter of five-year olds in England have tooth decay; further notes that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year olds, despite being largely preventable, with tens of thousands of children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extractions …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th April 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
ZAMBRANO CARERS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - North East Fife)
That this House calls on the Government immediately to grant Zambrano carers the right to remain in the UK; notes the 2012 ECJ judgement in the case Zambrano v Office national de l'emploi provided non-EU nationals with primary caring responsibilities (Zambrano carers) the right to reside in the Member State …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
25th April 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
CROSSRAIL 2
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House recognises that the Crossrail 2 project is crucial to the growth and prosperity of London and the rest of the country; notes that Crossrail 2 will provide a £150 billion boost to the national economy, supporting 200,000 new jobs; further notes that Crossrail 2 will relieve intolerable …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
20th April 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th April 2017
MOROCCAN PROPERTY SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses its concern over the 10 year-long property scandal that has affected 800 UK investors who invested in the Paradise Golf and Beach Resort and Atlantic Golf View project in Asilah, Morocco; notes that in 2007 investors were informed that all construction licences and funds were in …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNICEF REPORT ON CHILDREN IN MILITARY DETENTION IN ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes 6 March 2017 as the fourth anniversary since the publication of the UNICEF report, Children in Israeli Military Detention; further notes that following the review of the application of martial law in the West Bank, including analysis of over 400 affidavits collected from detained children, UNICEF …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2017
Tom Brake 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
30th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY (S.I. 2017, No. 194)
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017 No. 194), dated 22 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 February, be revoked.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 27th March 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
14th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st March 2017
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; is deeply concerned that the Police Pension Regulations 1987 do not allow police widows or widowers the opportunity to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
WORLD TB DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises that 24 March 2017 marks World TB Day; notes that TB is the world's leading infectious killer, resulting in 1.8 million deaths per year; commends the Government's efforts to address TB at home through the introduction of the first Collaborative TB Strategy for England in 2015, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 16th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Housing Costs Element for claimants aged 18 to 21) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 252), dated 2 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, be annulled.
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 26
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
105 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Labour: 39
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th March 2017
STANDARD FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PEOPLE IN DEBT
Tabled by:
Yvonne Fovargue (Labour - Makerfield)
That this House welcomes the launch of the new Standard Financial Statement (SFS) coordinated by the Money Advice Service to introduce a single framework for assessing people's financial situation when they are seeking debt advice; recognises that a common approach between creditors and debt advisers on recording income and expenditure …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at reports of state censorship, in particular the firing, detention and wiretapping of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that under the state of emergency and in the run-up to the April constitutional referendum in Turkey, the authorities have been carrying …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
22nd February 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House congratulates London South Bank University on its vital contribution to higher education as it reaches its 125th anniversary; celebrates its leading role in providing access to high quality professional and technical education for people and employers recognises its significant achievements in generating world leading applied research with …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st March 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
ACCESS TO JUSTICE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the UNECE Aarhus Convention, to which the UK is signatory, and notes the importance of access to justice in environmental matters; further notes the Second Progress Report of January 2017 by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee which finds that the UK is still not …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th February 2017
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd March 2017
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SACKED STAFF
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with great concern the decision of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to sack 10 staff members on 9 February 2017 via email and with only one day's notice; further notes that seven of those who were sacked are of black and minority ethnic (BME) …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
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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
28th February 2017
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DAMAGES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Damages (Personal Injury) Order 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 206), dated 24 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
23rd February 2017
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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
22nd February 2017
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ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the charities …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2017
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CST ANTISEMITIC INCIDENT FIGURES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the 2016 incidents report by the Community Security Trust (CST); further notes that the report details the highest annual total of antisemitic incidents that CST has ever recorded of 1,309 cases, an increase of 36 per cent from the 2015 total; is concerned that the pattern …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th January 2017
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ADOPTION OF A FORMAL DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of 12 December 2016 that Britain will adopt a formal definition of antisemitism in response to the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA); recognises that a recommendation formally to adopt a definition was first made in the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 30th January 2017
DECOMMISSIONING OF IN VITRO FERTILISATION SERVICES IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Steve McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House recognises the strain that infertility can have on couples' mental health and relationships; notes that more than eight in 10 clinical commissioning groups in England do not comply with the national NICE guidelines on IVF treatment and the subsequent effects that poor treatment provision has on patients; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 30th January 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 …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th December 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 27th January 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
26th January 2017
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UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2017
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ADULT EDUCATION
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adult education plays and the positive impact it has on individuals, the economy and society; notes with concern that funding for adult education was cut by 40 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2015; further notes with concern that the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2017
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ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - 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
13th June 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 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
11th January 2017
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ANTI-SLAVERY ACTIVISTS IN MAURITANIA
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is dismayed by reports of the continued persecution of anti-slavery activists in Mauritania; is concerned about the welfare of anti-slavery activists who remain in jail following an appeal hearing in November 2016 further to the conviction of 13 anti-slavery activists in August 2016; notes that anti-slavery NGOs …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2017
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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on 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, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2017
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REUNIFICATION OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House congratulates the Cypriot leaders, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, for agreeing to meet in Geneva on 9 January 2017; recognises all the work that, with the support of the UN, the Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators and their teams of advisors have done since May 2015 which …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 9th January 2017
FIFA RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL TEAMS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th December 2016
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POLICE RAID OF THE OFFICES OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN RABWAH, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern over the raid of the offices of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Rabwah, Pakistan by the Counter-Terrorism Department of the Punjab Police on 5 December 2016; notes that four Ahmadis were arrested during the raid, and that they were office workers affiliated with the Ahmadiyya …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by evidence which shows that a mass murder of political prisoners took place in Iran in or about the summer of 1988 and that those killed are buried in mass graves at Khavaran Cemetery and other locations in Iran; and believes the illegal killing of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
AIDS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports the Youth STOPAIDS It Ain't Over Campaign; recognises that despite enormous progress made in the global HIV and AIDS response over the last 30 years, 2.1 million people newly acquired HIV in 2015 and AIDS remains the second biggest killer of adolescents and young people globally; …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with grave concern allegations of forced organ harvesting in China; further notes that victims said to be targeted for forced organ extraction are prisoners of conscience; acknowledges evidence detailed in Bloody Harvest/The Slaughter: An Update, by former Canadian Member of Parliament David Kilgour, lawyer David Matas …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th December 2016
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BAHA'I BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the forced closure of over 100 Baha'i-owned shops and businesses in Iran over the first week of November by the Iranian authorities; further notes that these shops were reportedly sealed after they had voluntarily closed to mark two Baha'i Holy Days; notes serious concerns reported by …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th December 2016
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HEATHROW THIRD RUNWAY
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House recognises that all the major candidates in the Richmond Park by-election opposed the Government's policy of increasing the number of runways at Heathrow Airport; notes that this accounted for well over 90 per cent of votes cast and shows a clear rejection of the Government's policy amongst …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - 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
18th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th December 2016
CHRONIC PAIN AND OPIOIDS
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the growing concern from medical professionals and clinical experts regarding the lack of comprehensive care for people suffering from chronic pain and, in some cases, the harmful and unhelpful purchases of repeated over-the-counter opioids to treat them; observes that 40 per cent of British adults surveyed …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th November 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 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
10th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 928), dated 14 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September, be annulled.
31 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 2016
INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the contribution that disabled people have made to their communities as a result of the Independent Living Movement over the last 50 years; has serious concerns about the potential impact of Choice, Equity and Affordability policies that are being introduced by clinical commissioning groups and local …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th November 2016
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SUPPORT FOR BEDOUIN VILLAGERS IN THE NEGEV
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is gravely concerned at plans by the Israeli government to demolish the Israeli-Arab village, Umm al-Hiran, in the Negev area of Israel; notes with dismay that it reportedly intends to evict the 500 Bedouin residents of the village, which has existed for nearly 60 years, with the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd 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
21st November 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
24th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 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
28th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
VOTING SYSTEM FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House welcomes the various collaborative campaigns to make votes matter by introducing a fair voting system; notes that petitions started since the 2015 general election calling for a fair voting system have gained over 500,000 signatures, and that recent polling suggests a significant majority of the public support …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CELEBRATION OF FIRST AYURVEDA DAY ON 27 OCTOBER 2016
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House celebrates the 1st Ayurveda Day, on 27 October 2016, espoused by the Indian Government in 2016; recognises Ayurveda as an established multi-dimensional holistic approach to health, which addresses well-being through comprehensive dietary and lifestyle management strategies that are specific to an individual's unique psychological and physical constitution …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House sends its condolences to BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and its worldwide members on the loss of their beloved and revered spiritual leader, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj; recognises that his tireless devotion to promoting peace, harmony, goodwill and cooperation among communities of different faiths, cultures and backgrounds around …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st 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
27th October 2016
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MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House acknowledges the outstanding efforts of Mountain Rescue in responding to the devastation caused by storm Desmond; commends the exceptional professionalism of the Mountain Rescue volunteers and the selfless bravery they demonstrate in helping those in need; notes that, during their numerous rescue missions during storm Desmond, Mountain …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
26th October 2016
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STANDARD ATTAINMENT TESTS (SATS) IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about the negative impact of Standard Attainment Tests (SATS) on students in years 2 and 6 and on their teachers; notes that 90 per cent of teachers believe that preparation for SATS in 2016 has worsened children's wellbeing, mental health and self-confidence; recognises that while …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 20th October 2016
NIVOLUMAB
Tabled by:
John Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes that NICE has failed to approve the anti-cancer drug Nivolumab for use in England, whereas the drug is already being prescribed in Scotland; further notes that Nivolumab is known as the wonder drug by many clinicians due to its success; congratulates Terri Robson of Leyton and …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th October 2016
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KAMAL FOROUGHI AND NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the cases of Mr Kamal Foroughi and Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, British dual nationals, who are currently imprisoned without charge in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Mr Foroughi and Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe who have both been kept in solitary confinement at …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
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RELEASE OF MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI FROM GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House warmly welcomes the news that after 14 years of imprisonment without charge Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the acclaimed author of the Guantanamo Diary, has been released from Guantanamo Bay and reunited with his family in Mauritania; congratulates the legal team led by Nancy Hollander for their years of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2016
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LYME DISEASE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that tick-borne infection is one of the fastest growing types of disease in the western world; acknowledges the low standard of care that is being provided to sufferers of Lyme disease in the UK; understands that death may be caused by complications associated with the disease; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 2016
AIRPORT CAPACITY
Tabled by:
Tania Mathias (Conservative - Twickenham)
That this House notes that a decision will soon be taken in principle by the Government on airport capacity in the South East of England, initiating a lengthy planning process for a new runway at either Gatwick or Heathrow Airport; further notes that the implications of this decision in terms …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 13th October 2016
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that the current first aid legislation fails to make adequate provision for mental ill health; further notes that the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 neglect the mental health of employees, and that the examples of health problems requiring first aid in the Health …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
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BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
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CROSS-TAMAR DEVONWALL CONSTITUENCY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that the Boundary Commission for England's Review of Parliamentary Constituencies has recommended the creation of a cross-Tamar Devonwall seat which would link parts of Cornwall with land in the neighbouring English county of Devon; recalls that the Boundary Commission has made this recommendation because the review …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
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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
15th September 2016
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REVIEW OF NHS STAFF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House believes that the current staff disciplinary procedures in the NHS are flawed, outdated and require substantial reform; notes that while the disciplinary and capability procedures for doctors and dentists are set out in the national Maintaining High Professional Standards framework, procedures for all other NHS staff can …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN IN 1988
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that the audio file of Ayatollah Montrazeri, former heir to Khomeini, in 1988, reveals new evidence about the massacre of more than 30,000 political prisoners in Iran's prisons in the summer of 1988 including women and children and all political prisoners who supported the opposition movement …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the work that has been invested in the Cyprus talks between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci since May 2015; recognises that the UN-sponsored talks have intensified and reached a crucial stage; realises that many Cypriots have …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
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FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is gravely concerned over reports of increasingly repressive treatment of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that a recently published decree ordered the closure of 131 media organisations, including three news agencies, 16 television channels, 23 radio stations, 45 daily newspapers, 15 magazines …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 15th September 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
13th July 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
ASSOCIATE STATUS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing number of reports of British academics and scientists being asked to leave EU-funded projects or step down from leadership roles due to post-EU referendum funding fears, and of British universities coming under pressure to abandon international collaborations with EU partners; further …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS OF THE AL-WEFAQ GROUP IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is seriously concerned about the suspension in Bahrain of the operations of the main political opposition group, Al-Wefaq, and the freezing of its assets following a request to the Bahraini Courts from the Bahraini Ministry of Justice, which alleged the action was necessary to safeguard the security …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th July 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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
13th July 2016
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LETTING AGENT FEES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the number of private renters in Britain is growing and now sits at 18 per cent of the population; recognises that the rising demand for rented homes and shortage of genuinely affordable housing is pushing up costs and allowing some landlords and letting agents to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2016
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UK APPLICATION TO THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUND AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2016
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HEART VALVE VOICE CHARITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
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SEEABILITY REPORT DELIVERING AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SIGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that people with learning disabilities experience alarmingly high levels of sight problems, but also unequal access to the eye care they need, leaving many with poor vision or even loss off sight; understands that working age adults with learning disabilities are not automatically entitled to an …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
29th June 2016
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STATUS OF BRITISH CITIZENS RESIDENT IN THE EU AND EU CITIZENS RESIDENT IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises that there is anxiety amongst EU citizens currently residing in the UK and British citizens residing in the EU about their own and their families' situation following the result of the EU referendum; notes that the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and British …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
FOSTER CARERS AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) does not cover foster carers; further notes that such carers are therefore in a vulnerable position if they choose to speak out about alleged wrongdoing or poor practice; expresses concern that this may act as a disincentive to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
PALESTINIAN OIL AND GAS RESERVES
Tabled by:
Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes that the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine 1 and Noa South of Gaza Marine …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 26th May 2016
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean that it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes that the law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2016
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CHILDREN HEARTBEAT TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports the Children Heartbeat Trust; commends it for the 127 families it has helped to travel to England for lifesaving surgery and for the assistance it also gives to the wider family circle; and wishes it every success in helping more children in the future.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th May 2016
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INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY FOR CROHNS AND COLITIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises International Awareness Day for Crohn's and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); calls for further IBD nurses to be made available; and thanks all professional staff and carers who help those suffering from Crohn's and colitis.
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
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CLUSTER MUNITIONS USE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes with grave concern that, according to Amnesty International, fragments of UK-manufactured cluster munitions have been uncovered in Yemen; denounces the use of cluster munitions due to their indiscriminate and disproportionate nature; believes that any indiscriminate use of cluster munitions by Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen amounts …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
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EGYPT AIR FLIGHT MS804
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
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CLEAN AIR ZONES AND EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House believes that air pollution from burning diesel has a significant impact on health in the UK, causing thousands of premature deaths and reducing quality of life for many people; acknowledges that forthcoming legislation to tackle emissions, such as Clean Air Zones proposed by the Department for Environment, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016
HSBC BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses deep concern at HSBC's decision to close branches in Tottenham, Shenfield, Mitcham, Morden, East Dulwich, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Wickford, Welling, East Sheen, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Stanmore, Worcester Park, Chigwell, Whetstone, Southfields, Mill Hill, Yiewsley, Gidea Park, Deptford, Wanstead, Chislehurst, Willesden Green, Harlesden, Clapham, Southall, Temple …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016
CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House expresses serious concerns regarding donations to UK charities that are alleged to be funding construction projects at Neve Daniel, an illegal Israeli settlement in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) of the West Bank; further notes that the Government views Israeli settlements in the OPTs to be contrary …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
THE CORNISH LANGUAGE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House supports the indigenous and oldest languages of these islands, the Celtic languages; and therefore calls on the Government to reverse its cuts to the smallest and most vulnerable of these languages, Cornish, and instead calls for the support and appreciation of this historical cultural jewel.
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
12th April 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
TEN POINT MENINGITIS ACTION PLAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the 10 point Meningitis Action Plan put forward by Meningitis Now and Meningitis Research Foundation in light of the meningitis petition signed by over 823,000 people; notes the charities' concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness framework and adolescent carriage/intervention study; further notes the weight of evidence given to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
COMMUNITY LANGUAGES TAUGHT AT GCSE AND A-LEVEL
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House congratulates the Consortium of Gujarati Schools and others for securing the decision that community languages will continue to be taught at GCSE and A-level; commends the Department for Education, Ofqual and the exam boards for recognising the importance of continuing qualifications in modern community languages including Gujarati, …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
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MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002 without being charged; condemns the torture he has received through Slahi's designation as one of two Special Projects personally approved by then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, which included beatings, extreme isolation, sleep deprivation; sexual …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
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EARLY LANGUAGE SKILLS IN NURSERIES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses disappointment that some children in England are falling behind in crucial early language skills before they have reached school age; regrets that children from more disadvantaged backgrounds can be 15 months behind peers from more fortunate backgrounds at just five years old; recognises the importance of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th March 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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
15th March 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016
THE CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes President Obama's latest plan to fulfil his pledge to close Guatanamo Bay by the end of his Presidency; notes that this is President Obama's last year in office and that his first executive order in January 2009 was to close Guantanamo; further notes that a recent …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
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FOSTER CARERS AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) does not cover foster carers; further notes that they are therefore in a vulnerable position if they choose to speak out about alleged wrongdoing or poor practice; expresses concern that this may act as a disincentive to foster …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th April 2016
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STOKE GIFFORD PARISH COUNCIL PARK RUN DECISION
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House expresses disappointment at the decision of Stoke Gifford Parish Council to begin charging Parkrun for use of its parks, becoming the first in the world to do so, effectively destroying the central ethos of Parkrun; notes that Parkrun is an organisation which provides a free, timed five …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th April 2016
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MAGNITSKY RULE OF LAW ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2012
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that, following the US Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, as a result of their role in the death of Sergei Magnitsky and as a result of other murders linked to the Russian state, Artyom Kuznetsov, Pavel Karpov, Oleg F. Silchenko, Olga Stepanova, Yelena …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th March 2016
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LAUNDERETTES AND REMOVAL OF PLANNING PROTECTIONS
Tabled by:
Ruth Cadbury (Labour - Brentford and Isleworth)
That this House notes that launderettes continue to be a vital part of our communities as well as being an important safety net for many people, especially those on low-incomes or living in privately-rented housing; regrets the Government's decision to remove planning protections that currently prevent launderettes from being changed …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th March 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd February 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House notes that Mauritania consistently ranks among the worst countries in slavery indexes with between four and 20 per cent of the population living as slaves, most of them women from the Haratin ethnic group, and with slave status often being passed between generations; further notes that purported …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st March 2016
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SUPPORT FOR BRITISH MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes reports of increased redundancies of British merchant seamen in the North Sea; further notes the 65,000 job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industry in the last year; understands the pressure shipping companies are under to cut operating costs; expresses its concern at reports …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
8th March 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
PUPPY FARMING
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the report, Sold a pup?, published in 2016 by the RSPCA, on exposing the dog breeding trade in the UK; recognises that English law on dog breeding has not been updated since the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999, and that consolidation of existing …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2016
DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016
UNHCR AND PATHWAYS FOR ADMISSION OF SYRIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the world is currently experiencing the greatest refugee crisis since the end of the Second World War with 19.5 million refugees across the globe and another 40 million people internally displaced; further notes that Syria is the largest source of refugees in the world and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SECURITY STAFF
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned by recent reports of discrimination by security staff, in particular door staff in clubs and bars, against people with disabilities; notes with concern the lack of focus on disability in the training specifications set out by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which regulates the private …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd March 2016
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2016; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over; recognises that women still face a significant amount of inequality, with one in four women being subject to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2016
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HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET AND CHINA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
This House notes with grave concern that Tibet has been ranked the 208th worst place out of 209 for freedom and human rights in 2015 in a report by the US-based pressure group Freedom House, behind countries with notoriously poor human rights records, such as North Korea, Somalia and Saudi …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
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EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
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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
15th December 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 25th February 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND NATURAL RESOURCE EXTRACTION
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House condemns serious and systematic human rights violations resulting from natural resource extraction operations around the world, as highlighted recently in a conference organised by the Latin American Mining Monitoring Programme; recognises that mining, oil and gas extraction projects are often a source of considerable conflict, threatening indigenous …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th February 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th February 2016
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SUPPORT FOR ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES SERVICE LEAVERS
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate service charities and those charities and the Armed Forces of the Crown; accordingly welcomes the launch of the Shipmates and Oppos programme for the support of all Service Leavers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their Reserves; congratulates …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2016
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LIVERPOOL FANS TICKET PROTEST
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House supports the protests made by Liverpool Football Club supporters in response to ticket prices showing little regard to or respect for the club's loyal fanbase; recognises that football clubs are not simply large businesses intent on maximising shareholder value but are part of the life and soul …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
8th February 2016
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BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
5th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2016
ELECTRICITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Feed-in Tariffs (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 2045), dated 16 December 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 December 2015, be annulled
34 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
BEER DUTY IN THE 2016 BUDGET
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the ending of the beer duty escalator and the impact of the unprecedented three successive beer duty cuts in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Budgets in supporting the growth of Britain's breweries and underpinning confidence in the UK's pubs; notes that this has led to an …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION OF AHMADI MUSLIMS IN INDONESIA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern reports that the Indonesian province Bangka-Belitung has banned Ahmadi Muslims from conducting religious activities; further notes that, according to local Indonesian media, over the last few years those who follow the Ahmadiyya faith have often faced intimidation, violence and religious censuring; recognises that freedom …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that the UK needs to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
INCREASING PARKING FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL RETIREMENT HOUSING COMPLEXES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure that elderly residents living in leasehold, residential and retirement housing complexes have access to parking facilities for vehicles and mobility scooters; recognises the health benefits gained from elderly residents being able to keep active and have guests stay; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st January 2016
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SUGAR TAX AT CITY HALL AND ACROSS NHS ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes the introduction of a sugar tax at City Hall by the Mayor of London, the hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, and across NHS England by Simon Stevens this week; is pleased to see progress on the issue of a sugar tax being made after …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House takes note of the thirtieth anniversary of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. US federal holiday, on the third Monday in every January which is in recognition of his lifetime of achievements; recognises Dr King as one of history's greatest civil rights campaigners; acknowledges the sixtieth anniversary …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL SESSION ON DRUGS
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that the United Nations General Assembly is to conduct a Special Session on drugs in April 2016 to mobilise political action internationally with a view to challenging human rights abuses, address the deforming of development in the global south and review the catastrophic health consequences resulting …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
INVESTIGATION INTO MCDONALD'S TAX AFFAIRS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House welcomes the announcement made by Margrethe Verstage, European Commissioner for Competition, of the launch of a formal investigation into tax rulings made by authorities in Luxembourg in respect of the global fast food giant McDonald's; notes that the authorities in Luxembourg are accused of offering unfairly favourable …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th December 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 29th January 2016
PLANNED STRIKE ACTION BY DVSA STAFF
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with concern the planned strike action by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff over proposed changes to staff working conditions; further notes the widespread support for this action amongst balloted staff with 91 per cent voting in favour, from a turnout of 65 per cent; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2016
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NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st January 2016
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SOUTHERN AND THAMESLINK RAIL SERVICES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses dismay at the substandard service provided by Southern Rail, Thameslink Rail and other rail companies causing severe delays to suburban commuters; stresses that the regular delays and cancellations on Thameslink and Southern Rail lines cause severe daily travel disruptions for thousands of commuters within South London; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th January 2016
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WANDLE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the Wandle Valley Regional Park campaign launched by Sutton and Wimbledon Guardian newspapers and the investment the London boroughs of Sutton, Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth have secured for the Wandle Valley Regional Park; and calls on the Government to bring forward an amendment to the legislation …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016
FREE SCHOOL MEAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets that there are hungry children in this country who are entitled, but not registered, to receive free school meals; notes that, as a consequence of this under-registration, their schools miss out on Pupil Premium funding which is tied to free school meal registration; calls on the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016
POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP FOR FAMILIES OF MISSING PERSONS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House notes with concern the delay in introducing a new power of guardianship for the families of missing persons, as announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC; further notes the unnecessary distress caused to the families of missing people when financial institutions insist that they will only deal …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
7th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2016
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House believes that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 exists to, amongst other things, help hold the Government account and improve the public's understanding of what it does; notes that a 2012 Justice Committee inquiry applauded the Act as significant enhancement of our democracy and that, in 2010, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2016
CLIMATE CHANGE RISK, FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENT AND THE PARLIAMENTARY PENSION FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that approximately £500 million is invested in the UK and global economy through the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; further notes the considerable academic and economic evidence from reputable sources, including the Bank of England and Carbon Tracker, that climate change poses a serious risk to returns …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th January 2016
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 11th January 2016
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
7th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th January 2016
COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 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 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th January 2016
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th January 2016
RAIF BADAWI - SAKHAROV PRIZE FOR FREEDOM OF THOUGHT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Raif Badawi for being awarded the 2015 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; applauds him for advocating freedom of thought and expression; expresses dismay that he was unable to collect his award in person due to being imprisoned in Saudi Arabia; is appalled that he has …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
SYRIAN CIVIL DEFENCE (THE WHITE HELMETS)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House applauds the efforts of the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets) humanitarian organisation and recognises the dangerous work these rescue teams of non-violent activists undertake every day to save lives; and calls on the Government to use all diplomatic efforts to ensure the UN authorises and puts in …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th December 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th December 2015
LEGAL COMMUNITY IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about China's country-wide crackdown against lawyers and the legal community, with hundreds of criminal defence and human rights lawyers, law firm staff, family members and lay advocates being subjected to wrongful arrests and prosecutions, arbitrary and incommunicado detentions and enforced disappearances without judicial oversight, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
FORCED CHILD ADOPTION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House recognises the suffering caused by forced child adoptions during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, which took place due to social pressures on women who had children outside of marriage; notes the unacceptable adoption and care practices of the past, such as not giving information about welfare services, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th December 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
DONALD TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON MUSLIM IMMIGRATION TO THE US
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the call by US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for a total and complete shutdown on those of the Muslim faith from entering the US; believes such intemperate public statements only provide an excuse for jihadists of all stripes to justify their evil and anti-Muslim …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015
HITTING HORSES IN RACING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA); further notes that these rules explicitly sanction the use of the whip for so-called encouragement, in order that jockeys may try to improve …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 4th December 2015
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is deeply concerned by the risks faced by those attempting to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression in Turkey, including in connection with legal proceedings initiated against journalists and others accused of criticising Government officials; notes in this connection that Turkey is ranked 149th …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015
FUNDING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the commitment in the March Budget 2015 to invest an additional £1.25 billion over five years to improve children and young people's mental health services, amounting to £250 million annually; expresses strong concern that only £143 million of this funding will be spent in 2015-16, which …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015
RELIEF OF PAIN USING MEDICINAL HERBAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that medicinal herbal cannabis is used successfully for the relief of pain, and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord damage, for those not helped by other medications, chronic neuropathic pain, for example caused by a damaged nerve, facial neuralgia, chronic pain following shingles, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
49 signatures
(Most recent: 4 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 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
18th November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th November 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS' CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House expresses admiration for the passion, dedication and sense of vocation of junior doctors up and down the country; criticises the Government for its handling of the ongoing dispute over reform of the junior doctors' contract; accepts the value of reforming working practices if there is evidence that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that refugees have a legal right under UK and international law to be reunited with their families; further notes that refugees seeking reunion are often faced with extreme levels of stress and anxiety, which are only worsened by separation and isolation from their loved ones who …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
PREVENTION OF DEBT CRISES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports taking action to prevent debt crises taking place in developing countries, as these delay development and can cause great suffering; welcomes the $130 billion of developing country debt which was cancelled through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative; notes that lending to low-income countries has trebled …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Friday 6th November 2015
SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED VETERANS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House congratulates the four British and two US wounded veterans from the charity Walking with the Wounded on completing their 72 days, 1,000 mile Walk of Britain, raising awareness of their outstanding resilience and showing how they face their future with the same courage and determination which they …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
5th November 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th November 2015
SAVE THE CHILDREN'S 3,000 UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls on the Government, in line with Save the Children's campaign, to accept 3,000 unaccompanied children already in the EU into the UK, and to accept that, as the UNHCR states, these unaccompanied children do not have family members, are vulnerable and at risk of disappearing; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2015
ENDING OUT OF AREA MENTAL HEALTH PLACEMENTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that 2,119 mental health patients were receiving non-specialist care in hospitals outside of their local area at the end of July 2015, according to data from the Health and Social Care Information Centre; further notes that one in five of those people, 465, had …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2015
ELECTRICITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Feed-in Tariffs (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1659), dated 8 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 September 2015, be annulled.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
GIVING TUESDAY
Tabled by:
Nick Hurd (Conservative - Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
That this House notes that the UK is consistently ranked as one of the most generous countries in the world; acknowledges the important contribution that charities and voluntary groups, donors and volunteers make in each constituency; celebrates the success of the #GivingTuesday campaign in the UK in 2014 last year, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
DETENTION OF OPPOSITION LEADERS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses dismay at the ongoing human rights violations in Bahrain, especially the detention of opposition leaders like Sheikh Ali Salman, Ebrahim Sharif, Fadhel Abbas, Majid Milad and others; believes that many arrests and detentions in Bahrain are unjust and are linked to people exercising their right to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House offers its congratulations to Sustrans on the National Cycle Network as it turns 20 years old in 2015; notes that the Network runs for over 14,000 miles across the UK, linking up villages, towns and cities; acknowledges that in 2014 the Network saw over 4.9 million people …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House notes with concern the possible abolition of the coalition Government's free school meals programme in November's spending review; is aware of the Government's demanded cuts of between 25 and 40 per cent from unprotected budgets and views with deep disquiet speculation that free school meals are at …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2015
THE LIAM CHARITY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates The Liam Charity for its fantastic work in raising awareness of suicide prevention for teenagers and children, and on nearly reaching its target of raising £100,000 for the NSPCC's ChildLine service; and commends in particular the work done for the charity by Aaron Hearne who has …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2015
CASTE DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises that caste-based discrimination potentially affects tens of thousands of UK residents; therefore views with considerable concern the delayed implementation of section 9(5) of the Equality Act 2010; and so calls on the Government to implement that subsection as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2015
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
8th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2015
USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
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 …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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
7th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2015
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Wood Green)
That this House welcomes the positive atmosphere in the talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, the negotiators, Andreas Mavroyiannis and Ozdil Nami and the confidence building measures that are taking place, such as visits, plays and other events involving many Cypriots attended by both …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2015
MONUMENT TO RECOGNISE SIKH SACRIFICES IN WW1
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the sacrifices and bravery of Sikh soldiers in fighting for Britain during the First World War; notes that, although Sikhs made up only two per cent of the population of British India, they formed 20 per cent of the British Indian Army and that 130,000 Sikh …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
ANTHONY NOLAN DESTINATION: CURE REPORT AND STEM CELL DONATION
Tabled by:
Colleen Fletcher (Labour - Coventry North East)
That this House is concerned that, of the estimated 11,300 blood cancer patients in the UK who will need a stem cell transplant in the next five years, one in eight will fail to find the matching donor they need; is further concerned that the odds of finding a donor …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
STUDENT GRANTS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the increase in the participation of working class students in higher education since maintenance grants were reintroduced; condemns the proposal to cut grants as a direct attack on the poorest people accessing higher education in England; further notes that the transition from a subsidy to a …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE ENTERPRISES
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the Centre for Economics and Business Research's finding that arts and culture in England contributes £7.7 billion to the UK economy from an investment of 0.1 per cent of public spending; further notes statements published by the Creative Industries Federation from leaders in creative businesses that …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 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 July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT EL-SISI TO VISIT UK AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is dismayed that the Prime Minister has extended an official invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to visit the UK; notes that, as a member of the then ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, President el-Sisi supported the dissolution of the Egyptian parliament in 2012 …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports the launch of the Why guess when you can test? campaign; hopes that this will raise much needed awareness of how to prevent an infection recognised to be the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
ILLEGAL AND UNSUSTAINABLE TIMBER
Tabled by:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Richmond Park)
That this House notes the problem of illegal logging, estimated at between 15 per cent and 30 per cent of the international timber trade, which results in lost revenues for producer countries, environmental damage, loss of biodiversity and increased carbon emissions; further notes that the European Union's Timber Regulation (EUTR) …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2015
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Asylum Support (Amendment No. 3) Regulation 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1501), dated 8 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled.
51 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 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
20th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th July 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
8th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
MONEY LAUNDERING THROUGH LONDON PROPERTY MARKET
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House notes the recent screening of From Russia with Cash on Channel 4; expresses its concern that the proceeds of corruption are being laundered through the London property market via the use of anonymous offshore companies; and recommends that corporate transparency become a Land Registry requirement so that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
RIVER THAMES GARDEN BRIDGE
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House is concerned that the Mayor of London has commissioned a Garden Bridge over the River Thames without prior public consultation and that between £60 million and £150 million of taxpayers' money will be spent on the project which will lead to the South Bank river walkway being …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th July 2015
PROTECTION OF INVESTMENT FOR TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Tabled by:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Richmond Park)
That this House notes the transformation of London's transport system in recent years since the creation of Transport for London (TfL); acknowledges that increases in tube and bus reliability and customer satisfaction are due to sustained Government investment, a sensible fares policy and effective management; recognises that the transport is …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
24th June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 29th 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
27th May 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd June 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
NEO-NAZI RALLY IN GOLDERS GREEN
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House notes with concern the planned neo-Nazi demonstration in Golders Green on 4 July 2015; highlights that this rally is due to take place on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, in an area in which 40 per cent of the population is Jewish; praises the public activism in opposition …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Tom Brake signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1