15th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 15th July 2026
25 years of Glasgow ANSAR
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of Glasgow ANSAR, a local community group deep-rooted in inclusion and respect; highlights the crucial work they do across Glasgow in creating opportunities through sports, arts and community, allowing many marginalised groups a place of comfort and safety; emphasises the roles Shazia Malik, …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
14th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th July 2026
John MacDonald’s fundraising walk for Men Matter Scotland
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment of John MacDonald, who completed a 246-mile walk from Dunblane to Manchester to raise funds and awareness for Men Matter Scotland, a Drumchapel-based charity supporting men’s mental health; commends John’s determination in completing the journey over 12 days in support of an organisation …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th July 2026
Nelson Mandela Day
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House recognises 18 July as Nelson Mandela Day, established by the United Nations to honour the life, legacy and values of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela; notes with pride that Nelson Mandela was awarded the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1981 in recognition of his courageous opposition to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Green Party: 4
Your Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 13th July 2026
Shahid Choudhary
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the incredible achievement of Shahid Choudhary of the Glasgow South West constituency on becoming the first Scottish Asian Pakistani to climb all 282 Munros in Scotland; celebrates the magnitude of this achievement and Mr Choudhary as an inspiration for everyone across the UK, especially those from …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2026
Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House recognises Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026 as an important opportunity to raise public awareness of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness; notes with concern that glaucoma is rising in prevalence as the population ages; further notes that as many as half of all people with glaucoma remain …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Your Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th July 2026
Dementia Heroes' contribution to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House congratulates Dementia Heroes on its leadership in helping to ensure that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will become the first dementia-aware Commonwealth Games; recognises the organisation's successful advocacy resulting in dementia awareness training for Games’ staff and volunteers, helping to create a more inclusive and accessible event …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th July 2026
Srebrenica Memorial Week
Tabled by:
Abtisam Mohamed (Labour - Sheffield Central)
That this House marks Srebrenica Memorial Week 2026 and commemorates the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War, in which more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered because of their Muslim identity; believes that remembrance of Srebrenica …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Your Party: 1
13th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 10th July 2026
Moygashel Bonfire 2026
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House expresses its extreme concern with the decision of Moygashel Bonfire Association to place and set alight a replica of a Mosque on top its 12 July celebration pyre; respects the right to freedom of religion and cultural expression for everyone and asks these same rights are afforded …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
7th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2026
90th South Queensferry Ferry Fair
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers and participants of the annual South Queensferry Ferry Fair as it celebrates its milestone 90th birthday; recognises the Fair’s longstanding place at the heart of the local community, bringing together residents of all ages through a week of events, traditions and celebrations; acknowledges …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
1st July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2026
Pet-inclusive homelessness and temporary accommodation
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House recognises that increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness are forced to choose between accessing accommodation and keeping the pets that provide companionship, emotional support, stability and safety; notes that people choose to sleep rough, sofa surf or remain in unsafe circumstances rather than surrender their animals; acknowledges …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2026
Religious freedom in sub-Saharan Africa
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House notes the growing humanitarian, security and governance challenges facing parts of sub-Saharan Africa; recognises that freedom of religion or belief, including the right to hold no religion, is a fundamental human right; expresses concern at the persecution of religious and belief minorities and the continued threat posed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 match bans
Tabled by:
Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House expresses deep concern at FIFA's decision to suspend the automatic one match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun following reports that the decision came after political interference from President Donald Trump; believes that sporting decisions must be taken transparently, fairly and free from political influence; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2026
138th anniversary of the Matchgirls' Strike
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House marks 138 years since the landmark 1888 strike by women and girls working at the Bryant and May match factory in the East End of London; and recognises that this was a pivotal moment in the history of trade unionism and workers' rights in the UK, demonstrating …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Your Party: 1
24th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Resuscitation Council UK’s Check Your Defib Week
Tabled by:
Connor Naismith (Labour - Crewe and Nantwich)
That this House recognises the importance of Resuscitation Council UK’s Check Your Defib Week, which took place from 15 to 21 June 2026; notes that the campaign encouraged individuals, organisations and communities to ensure that publicly accessible defibrillators are properly maintained, registered and ready for use in an emergency; further …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Tabled by:
Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Palestinian children in military courts which lack fundamental …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 20
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 1
6th July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 4th July 2026
Impact of Israel’s ingress into Palestinian territory on maternal care
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes its profound concern over the impact of Israel’s illegal ingress into sovereign Palestinian territory on maternal care; highlights the findings of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel in which a 41 percent decline in livebirths has …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st July 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2026
Carbon monoxide alarms
Tabled by:
Gill Furniss (Labour - Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough)
That this House mourns the tragic death of Cherish Bean; recognises the work that her mother Devon Andrews has done since her passing to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide; commends her for garnering more than 20,000 signatures on her petition; notes research from the UK Health Security …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Reform UK: 1
Independent: 1
1st June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026
Dementia Awareness Week 2026, Alzheimer Scotland
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House recognises Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Awareness Week campaign from 1st to 7th June 2026; understands that this year’s theme is ‘Better care, full stop’, highlighting the importance of good quality and consistent care regardless of the stage of someone’s condition or where they live; notes the importance of …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2026
Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
This House congratulates the success of the Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 which recently took place in Toryglen Football Centre in Glasgow; commends the organisers, Glasgow Afghan United, on a successful event that included teams of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and local players from more than 50 countries who came …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2026
Public health campaign on the dangers of swimming in open water
Tabled by:
Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme)
That this House notes with deep sadness the recent deaths of young people and others in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds and other open water during the recent period of hot weather; extends its condolences to the families, friends and communities affected by these tragedies; recognises the particular dangers posed by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2026
Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Green Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2026
HPV vaccine
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House welcomes the publication of recent Cancer Research UK funded findings in The Lancet demonstrating the significant success of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in reducing rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases; recognises that the widespread uptake of the vaccine has led to substantial public …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026
Funding support for Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House warmly welcomes the announcement that Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland, based in Drumchapel, in Glasgow West constituency, are among 23 projects across Scotland to receive a share of a £2.2 million Self Management Fund administrated by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland; notes that this …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 24th June 2026
Armed Forces Week 2026
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House celebrates the incredible work of our armed forces, as well as other veteran-based support organisations across the country; notes the importance of Armed Forces Week as a mark of respect and gratitude to those who have and continue to keep us safe in a time of increasing …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026
Glasgow's WestFest festival
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House congratulates WestFest on its continued success as one of Scotland’s largest community-led cultural festivals; notes that every June this festival brings together local organisations, artists, community groups and residents to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the West End of Glasgow, in the constituencies of …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2026
2 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th June 2026
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 16th June 2026
Pollok United UEFA Grassroots Award 2025-26
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Pollok United for winning the Best Grassroots Club Award at the 2025-26 UEFA Grassroots Awards; notes the essential role Club Manager Andy Elliot has played in transforming the club into a beacon for the community, as well as the tireless efforts of all involved in ensuring …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2025
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th January 2025
40th anniversary of Glasgow Central Mosque
Tabled by:
John Grady (Labour - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Glasgow's Central Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Scotland, which has provided an anchor for the Muslim community; notes that during this time Glasgow has seen changes socially, culturally, and politically, and Central Mosque has served to allow Muslims a …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th January 2025
Zubir Ahmed signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 24th January 2025
Hillwood Boys Club
Tabled by:
Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Hillwood Boys Club and their founder, William Smith, on their outstanding contribution to community youth football for over 55 years; notes that some of our country's footballing legends, including Kenny Burns, Alex McLeish, Tommy Coyne, Bobby Hutchinson, Owen Coyle, Sandy Stewart, David McCracken, Peter Macdonald, Ross …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1