23rd April 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st October 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
8th May 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th August 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
26th June 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Thursday 27th June 2019
DATA COLLECTION POST-NATIONAL REFERRAL MECHANISM
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House urges the Government to collect data on the outcomes of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking after they have exited the National Referral Mechanism to ensure they are safe, in good health, and are not re-trafficked; and further recommends that the Government collects data on the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
20th June 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th 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
24th June 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th June 2019
YOUNG CARERS
Tabled by:
William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove)
That this House recognises the importance of young carers; highlights the pressures and strains that they can experience through their caring responsibilities and the effect that this can have on their education; notes that schools have an important role in identifying young carers; and urges Ofsted to review the processes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
1st May 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th 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
25th April 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th 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
9th January 2019
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
10th October 2018
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 2018
FUNDING FOR SIXTH FORM COLLEGES
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern the report by London Economics which highlights the effects of the Government's freeze on sixth form funding combined with increases in running costs; further notes that in order to increase student services for physical and mental health, protect minority subjects such as modern …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
12th November 2018
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
REMEMBERING HMY IOLAIRE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers that more than 200 sailors lost their lives when HMY Iolaire sank on 1 January 1919 as it approached Stornoway Harbour bringing sailors home from the war, just yards from shore and within sight of home; and commends all those in Na h-Eileanan an lar involved …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 15
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th June 2018
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th July 2018
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House commends the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in campaigning for access to the precision medicine Orkambi; recognises that the campaign has been ongoing for nearly three years; further recognises the urgency of the situation as every month that passes is critical for people with cystic fibrosis; …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Conservative: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2018
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Thursday 12th July 2018
DEFINING ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House recognises that the Macpherson inquiry which followed the murder of Stephen Lawrence changed the way racism is perceived in Britain to a victim-led approach; believes that in order for victims or potential victims of racist abuse to have confidence in societal efforts to address discrimination they must …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th May 2018
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 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
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 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 March 2018
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th March 2018
RUSSIA'S POISONING OF SERGEI AND YULIA SKRIPAL
Tabled by:
Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House unequivocally accepts the Russian state's culpability for the poisoning of Yulia and Sergei Skripal in Salisbury using the illegal novichok nerve agent which has also led to the serious illness of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey who went to their rescue, and to the possible poisoning of other …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 4
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
USDAW FREEDOM FROM FEAR CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That this House applauds the members and representatives of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers for their Freedom From Fear campaign, which seeks to bring together employers, the police and local authorities to tackle the scourge of violence, threats and abuse against public-facing workers; further applauds the work …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
FLIGHT OF ROHINGYA REFUGEES FROM BURMA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Burma into Bangladesh, with over 100,000 having fled violence, allegedly triggered by an attack by Rohingya militants on police posts, since the end of August; is very concerned about reports from many of those who have …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st February 2017
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 2017
SMALL CLAIMS LIMIT
Tabled by:
David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That this House cherishes access to justice for victims of workplace accidents and industrial diseases; notes that in these often difficult and complicated cases, victims require proper legal representation and expert reports, the costs of which cannot be recovered when taken through a small claims court; therefore opposes a Government …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
6th June 2016
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th June 2016
POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP
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 that was announced by the Minister of State for Justice, Lord Faulks QC; further notes the unnecessary distress caused to the families of missing people when financial institutions insist …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st March 2016
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
18th November 2015
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th November 2015
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
26th October 2015
Ann Coffey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th October 2015
PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th March 2015
Ann Coffey signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2015
INDIA'S DAUGHTER AND ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the very powerful effect of Leslee Udwin's documentary, India's Daughter, inspired by the Indian peoples' response to the gang rape of a 23 year old medical student, Jyoti Singh, as demonstrated by the resulting month-long protests of men and women from all walks of life; further …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1