11th September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th September 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Alan Gloak MBE
Tabled by:
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates the life of Alan Gloak MBE; thanks him for his services to Somerset as a dedicated councillor; former Mayor of Glastonbury, and a tireless Liberal Democrat campaigner; recognises the pioneering role he played for the LGBTQ+ community as a writer for HIM magazine and Q International; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 10th September 2024
John Shackleton's aid missions to Ukraine and elsewhere
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House notes the contribution of Mr Charles John Shackleton to delivering aid to many warzones including Kosovo, Afghanistan and Ukraine, amongst other places, over many years; further notes the purchase and delivery of ambulances to warzones, in particular Ukraine, and how that has helped to care for those …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th September 2024
Penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the welfare of 15 Gentoo penguins currently being kept in a windowless basement at the London Sea Life Aquarium; notes that these penguins, native to the Antarctic Circle, are confined to a pitifully small enclosure with only six to seven feet of water …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
9th September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 9th September 2024
Horticap's 40th anniversary
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House congratulates Horticap, a Harrogate-based charity, on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the charity’s outstanding work since its founding in 1984, providing adults with learning disabilities training in horticulture, allied crafts, and rural skills; commends the dedication of its staff, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed to Horticap’s …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Accelerating construction work and lower carbon construction vehicles
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the benefits of the production of concrete with zero waste, fewer lorry movements and minimal water waste by greener volumetric mobile concrete plants (VCMs); acknowledges that since their invention in 1975 and following regulations in 2918, VCMs have operated safely in the UK at 38.4 tonnes …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 19
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
30th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024
Voter identification
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
2nd September 2024
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
29th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Inclusion of district councils in devolution negotiations
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House recognises the crucial role played by district councils in delivering services to communities across the country; welcomes the Government’s commitment to further devolution talks; notes with concern initial comments from ministers that negotiations would take place with county councils only; but further welcomes subsequent suggestions that district …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd September 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 20th August 2024
Recognising the economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras tour on the UK economy
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House acknowledges the substantial economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras tour on the UK economy, with an estimated boost of nearly £1 billion; notes the concept of Swiftonomics as a demonstration of how cultural events can drive significant economic activity across multiple sectors, including hospitality, retail, and transportation; …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 26th July 2024
UK arms exports to Israel
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Friday 26th July 2024
Contribution of lidos
Tabled by:
Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House celebrates the contribution to our country’s health, wellbeing and heritage made by lidos; notes with concern the significant financial challenges being faced by the sector, principally due to energy costs but also as a result of ongoing maintenance to heritage assets and required capital investment; notes that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
24th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 26th July 2024
Zero carbon homes
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and National Park authorities the powers to enforce the Future Home Standard for all new homes; calls for all …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 17
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
17th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2024
Cumbria coal mine court appeal
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in Cumbria for alternative sources of high …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Green Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2024
Peace in Israel and Gaza
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 62
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
State pension age and 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Consumer water bills
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager
Tabled by:
Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Green Party: 1
18th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 18th July 2024
Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the literary calendar, which annually attracts renowned authors, avid readers, and industry professionals from around the world; acknowledges the Festival's significant contribution to promoting crime fiction and nurturing emerging talent in the …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
18th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 18th July 2024
165th Great Yorkshire Show
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 165th Great Yorkshire Show, a landmark event showcasing the best of British agriculture, food, and rural life; congratulates Rachel Coates on making history as the first female Show Director, succeeding Charles Mills who has commendably served in this role since 2016; acknowledges the significant contributions …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
17th July 2024
Tom Gordon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1