Tracy Gilbert's 23 Early Day Motions
24th March 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 28th March 2025

Boghall Butchers

Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the achievement of Bathgate's Boghall Butchers whose kebab pie was crowned champion at the British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray; acknowledges the creativity and dedication of Christine and Paul Boyle in developing the award-winning pie, featuring a doner kebab filling; recognises the significance of this victory …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th March 2025

Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board funding for third sector groups

Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes the significant concern by elected representatives, service users, and the 64 affected national and local charities providing services to the community in Edinburgh at the reported plan by the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) to end its £4.5 million charity grant programme; urges the EIJB to …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th March 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Thursday 20th March 2025

Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in supporting economic regeneration, employment, and growth in coalfield communities across the UK; notes that the CRT was established in 1999 by the then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to address the economic and social challenges resulting …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
3rd March 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025

Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill

Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill on her retirement from the House of Lords; thanks her for her over 30 years of service in the other place promoting social justice, opportunity and the importance of democracy; believes her work in setting up the John Smith Memorial Trust in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th February 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025

Israel’s military presence in the West Bank

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House expresses alarm over the escalating Israeli military assaults across the illegally occupied West Bank, including the use of armoured tanks in Jenin for the first time since 2002; notes that since 21 January 2025, Israel has launched a major offensive resulting in the deaths of at least …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025

Uber and private hire drivers

Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr)
That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th February 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Friday 7th February 2025

Proposals to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House rejects the proposals for Gaza by President Trump on 4 February 2025; deplores the inhumanity and illegality of any efforts to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza; affirms the provisions of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, that individual or mass forcible transfers or …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Friday 31st January 2025

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing production; believes that the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th January 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025

Right to protest outside the BBC

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is alarmed by attempts by the Metropolitan Police to prevent an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January 2025; notes the route for the march was confirmed with the police nearly two months ago and as agreed with them was publicly announced …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd December 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025

Certificate of Common Sponsorship

Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Friday 17th January 2025

25th Anniversary of the reopening of the Forth & Clyde Canal

Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Scottish Canals on the 25th anniversary of the reopening of the Forth & Clyde Canal in 2001 as part of the Millennium Link project; notes that this £83.4 million project was one of the largest canal restoration efforts in Britain, reconnecting the Forth & Clyde and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th January 2025
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th January 2025

England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan

Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 21
Labour: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
11th December 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024

Bonnybridge railway station

Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House supports the campaign to re-establish a railway station in Bonnybridge, recognising the community’s long-standing efforts over the past 25 years to improve transport connectivity; notes the significant population growth in the area and the pressing need for better public transport links to boost local economic development and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Friday 29th November 2024

Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period

Tabled by: Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan)
That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Friday 8th November 2024

UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
4th November 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 4th November 2024

10th Annual Diwali Celebration in Edinburgh

Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commends the efforts of the Edinburgh Diwali Committee, volunteers, and community members who dedicated countless hours for a successful 10th Annual Diwali Celebration held in Edinburgh on 3rd November 2024; notes that this significant milestone marked a decade of promoting cultural awareness, inclusion, and unity through one …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th October 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024

Support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses its regret at the passing of laws in Israel's Knesset which in effect denies the protections and means essential for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to operate; believes there is no viable alternative to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Kilmarnock FC prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition

Tabled by: Lillian Jones (Labour - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on winning the Satellite Memorial with gardens prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition; and thanks to Kilmarnock's branch of the British Royal Legion Scotland and club Ambassador Raymond Montgomerie for their contribution.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 21st October 2024

30th anniversary of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum and Dusherra Festival 2024

Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and commends the forum for its tireless dedication to promoting and preserving Indian arts and culture in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that SIAF celebrated this milestone with a highly successful Dusherra festival …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024

Lothian Buses, Bus Operator of the Year award

Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh-based Lothian Buses on being awarded the much coveted status of Bus Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards; agrees that this achievement is testament to the hard work of staff across Lothian Buses; notes that all trips within the service are only £2, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th October 2024

Grangemouth refinery

Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth)
That this House calls on the Government to take a transitional stake in the Grangemouth refinery to ensure its continued operation until a viable green energy alternative is in place; urges the Government to guarantee all jobs during the transition period; stresses that the Government must be ready to act …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 12th September 2024

Supreme Court ruling on Tesco and fire and rehire practices

Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgment yesterday in the case of Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and others; notes that the outcome protects workers’ rights to retained pay and essential rules that fire and rehire cannot be used to undermine pay and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
29th July 2024
Tracy Gilbert signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Andy Murray's legacy

Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, leading his country to Davis Cup success and achieving the world No 1 ranking; recognises that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1