15th October 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019
Intimidation in public life
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Birkenhead)
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: 41
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th October 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2019
INTIMIDATION IN PUBLIC LIFE
Tabled by:
Alison McGovern (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that there is a growing recognition that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK; further notes that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue, the abuse and intimidation knows no political boundaries; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th September 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd October 2019
PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House condemns the persecution of Christians and other religious groups; is extremely concerned about the rising levels of Christian persecution; is deeply concerned by reports that persecution of Christians in some parts of the world is at near genocide levels; understands that Christians are the most persecuted group, …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th May 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 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
13th March 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 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
23rd July 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
NORTHERN IRELAND VICTIM DEFINITION
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House objects that the definition of victim in the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and in the context of The Northern Ireland Troubles equates injured and deceased perpetrators with the innocent victims they harmed; deeply regrets that it was this House that passed that legislation; recognises …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
8th July 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th July 2019
LIBEL LAW (NORTHERN IRELAND)
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House applauds the success of the Defamation Act 2013 in deterring opportunistic and vexatious libel claims in England and Wales; regrets that the Northern Ireland Assembly's refusal to extend that act to Northern Ireland has had the predicted effect of making the province a forum for libel bullies; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
30th April 2019
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd April 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 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
19th June 2019
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th June 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th June 2019
REINSTATEMENT OF RAILWAY STAFF TRAVEL FACILITIES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to rail workers who keep the railways moving safely often in difficult circumstances; notes that prior to the privatisation of the railways in the mid-1990s, all rail staff were entitled to travel facilities throughout the network as a condition of their employment; further notes that …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th June 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th June 2019
FUNDING AND PROTECTING LONDON UNDERGROUND SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes the importance of London Underground to our communities, economy and environment; pays tribute to the hard work of staff who keep the network running; is dismayed that the Government has withdrawn its operational subsidy for Transport for London, which means that London Underground is the only …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th June 2019
VALUING SAFE AND SECURE TAXIS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House values the role that taxis play in providing safe and secure publicly hired transport to a high standard; is concerned that this is being undermined by less regulated Privately Hired Vehicles (PHVs), not licensed to ply for hire; believes that the problem is exacerbated by the fact …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th June 2019
ROLE OF POST OFFICES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that post offices play an important role in our communities and for small businesses and that the resilience of the post office network should be actively protected, with particular priority given to rural services; notes the findings of a survey by the National Federation of Sub …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
8th April 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
FAIRTRADE AND CHOCOLATE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the global chocolate industry is worth in excess of £99 billion, with the average UK citizen consuming 8.4 kilograms of chocolate in 2017; recognises the ongoing plight of many in the global chocolate supply chain which has led to farmers in places like Ivory Coast …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th March 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
EXPLOITATION OF COCOA FARMERS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports the Fairtrade Foundation petition which calls on an end to the exploitation of cocoa farmers; understands that some cocoa farmers are currently earning less that 75p a day, which is less than half of what they need for a good standard of living; further understands that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th September 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
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
29th April 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019
ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns suppression of the Iranian people by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its fostering of terrorism in the region; notes the US Authorities' decision to designate the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organisation; agrees that the Iran regime is the greatest threat not only …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th May 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th May 2019
SUPPORT FOR BIRMINGHAM TAXI DRIVERS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House acknowledges the vital contribution that Birmingham’s black cab drivers make to providing safe and accessible transport, including for the city’s 98,000 disabled people; notes that black cab drivers are undertaking go-slow protests in the city centre as a consequence of being forced to pay the City Council’s …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2019
DEMENTIA FUND
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd April 2019
Baroness Hoey 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
1st May 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
ACCESS TO FREE-TO-USE CASH MACHINES
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the recent risk of a reversal in the movement towards increasing the number of free-to-use cash machines; further notes that free-to-use cash machines are the biggest single aspect of free banking that most affects the poor; believes that the attack on this service should immediately cease; …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
29th April 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st May 2019
FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support some of the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
11th April 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Exiting the European Union
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 69
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
26th March 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 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
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th April 2019
CLOSURE OF THE HONDA SWINDON PLANT
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply concerned at the news that Honda plans to close its Swindon plant; recognises the devastating impact this planned closure will have on the 3,500 people directly employed by Honda as well as the thousands of people whose employment depends on the supply chain, their families …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2019
MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME) AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that ME Awareness Week will be held in May 2019; commends those involved in raising greater awareness of the condition including the website www.actionforme.org.uk which creates a platform for wider sections of society to understand the issues that affect more than 250,000 people across the UK; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
14th March 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th February 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 7th March 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
11th October 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th February 2019
ALCOHOL CHARTER
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is alarmed that alcohol treatment services have been severely cut while the affordability and availability of alcohol, and alcohol dependency, have increased dramatically; notes that liver disease is now the only major cause of death in the UK which is rising; further notes that in England alone …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th February 2019
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th February 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
19th November 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th January 2019
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is alarmed by the election of far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president; notes his support for the former dictatorship in Brazil and his remarks that it should have killed tens of thousands of more people; further notes his statements in favour of torture and extrajudicial police …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th October 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th December 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
4th June 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 29th November 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
25th October 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th November 2018
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that 74 Crown post offices will be closed and franchised to WHSmith, which will mean a total loss of 60 per cent of Crown offices since 2013; notes the use of public funds to finance the closure and franchise programme …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th July 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd 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
12th November 2018
Baroness Hoey 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
30th October 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 5th November 2018
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with alarm that in the period 2010-11 to 2019-20, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service will experience a 50 per cent real terms reduction in Government grant; further notes that this will lead to a reduction in the Authority's revenue budget from £73.6 million to £59.9 million, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th October 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 5th November 2018
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF WATER IN ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the great strength of public anger at the behaviour of England's private water companies; notes that contrary to the claims of the water industry, a recent paper published by Greenwich University's Public Services International Research Unit has found that private water shareholders have benefited from £56 …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th October 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th October 2018
PC PATRICK DUNNE
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House remembers and commemorates the life of PC Patrick Dunne, who was murdered on 20 October 1993 in Clapham whilst doing his duty; commends his example as a dedicated and popular policeman who was rooted in his community; notes that it took 10 years to convict his killer …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th October 2018
Baroness Hoey 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
25th June 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th July 2018
JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROBATION REFORM REPORT
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the recent Justice Committee report on the Transforming Rehabilitation reforms; notes the Committee remains unconvinced that these reforms can ever deliver an effective or viable probation service; expresses concern that staff morale is at an all-time low, according to the report, with the Committee chair describing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th June 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 2018
HEALTH INEQUALITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISM
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the health inequalities that exist for people with learning disabilities and autism, including inequalities in primary healthcare; understands that health inequalities lead to reduced life expectancy for people with learning disabilities and autism; welcomes learning disability and autism provider Dimensions' campaign #MyGPandMe to encourage the use …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th May 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 9th July 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
8th May 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 5th July 2018
INTERIM REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Tabled by:
Baroness Berger (Labour - 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
8th May 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 5th July 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
26th June 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd July 2018
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire (Fire and Rescue Authority) Order 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 696), dated 6 June 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 June, be annulled.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th June 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th June 2018
SEAFARERS AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes Seafarers Awareness Week 2018, 23 to 30 June 2018, and its theme of UK maritime employment opportunities; recognises the socioeconomic and strategic value of the UK's traditional role as a centre of maritime employment, training and skills; further welcomes the 18 per cent growth in the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 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
13th March 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR WASPI WOMEN LIVING IN THE EU
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that British women who are affected by the WASPI changes to state pension age for women, and who choose to retire in other EU countries, may not be eligible for healthcare in that country; notes that these women are UK citizens who paid UK …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
5th June 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th June 2018
POST OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE IN MEMBERS' LOBBY
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House greatly values the service, over decades, of the Post Office counter staff in the Members' Lobby Post Office; views with concern the proposal to shut down the counter service in that Office; regrets that hon. Members have not had this properly drawn to their attention; acknowledges that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd May 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 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
24th May 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th May 2018
ZIMBABWE'S APPLICATION TO RE-JOIN THE COMMONWEALTH
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes Zimbabwe's application to re-join the Commonwealth; hopes the processes of assessment of compliance with the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter will enable its application to be considered collectively by the Heads of Government of Commonwealth countries; and believes that with a fair wind Zimbabwe …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 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
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 30th April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
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
26th March 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the 2018 Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference takes place between 23 April and 4 May; commemorates 2018 as the 50th anniversary of the NPT opening for signature; recognises the opportunity that this anniversary offers the Government to engage with global …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2018
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
8th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th April 2018
EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 136), dated 5 February 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6 February, be annulled
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th March 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 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
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th March 2018
BARISTA VISAS
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses concern about the implementation of barista visas; sees the introduction of such visas as a way of replacing EU free movement to the UK after the UK has left the UK; deems those visas to be a mechanism to preserve the flow of migrant labour and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th March 2018
LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION OF STAFF OF THE HOUSE
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House applauds the outstanding service given by the staff of the House; specifically recognises the dedication over 40 years by Phil Short, Les Stockwell, Mike King and Ron Lucken; notes that all four attended Scott Lidgett School in Drummond Road, Bermondsey in the same year together and began …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
7th March 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th March 2018
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2018
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that Remembrance Sunday 2018 falls on 11 November (Armistice Day), exactly 100 years since the guns fell silent; recognises that there is a prima facie case for a one-off retail closure across the UK on that day to enhance the peace and decorum inherent in Remembrance …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
1st February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 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
28th February 2018
Baroness Hoey 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
28th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
SIMEON ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Simeon Andrews, whose advice and assistance has proved invaluable to so many Labour movement comrades and Parliamentary colleagues; pays tribute to his success in creating and co-ordinating several union parliamentary groups and cross-party groups; notes his earlier achievements …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 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
20th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
WORKING CONDITIONS OF LONDON UNDERGROUND CLEANERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is grateful to the 3,000 cleaners who keep the capital's underground network clear of obstructions and in a hygienic condition; is concerned that, despite working in dirty and hazardous conditions, frequently through the night time and other unsocial hours, these hard working and often vulnerable public servants …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
EAST COAST MAINLINE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Virgin-Stagecoach who operate East Coast mainline railway are in breach of financial covenants and will shortly be unable to continue to provide this service; further notes that this is the third time a private operator has failed to live up to its commitments on this …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
5th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
PALESTINIAN FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in continuing to support Palestinian firefighters from the Occupied Territories of the West Bank; notes that the FBU has recently facilitated the training of firefighters from the municipality of Hebron and will soon welcome firefighters from Ramallah …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
5th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th 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
6th February 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th February 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
23rd January 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th 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
14th December 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 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
8th January 2018
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th January 2018
KINGSMILL MASSACRE AND THE CONDUCT OF THE HON. MEMBER FOR WEST TYRONE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House believes that the sectarian massacre at Kingsmill of 10 Protestant workers by the Provisional IRA on 5 January 1976 was one of the worst single atrocities of the Troubles; notes that the IRA murder gang spared a Catholic worker; is horrified that on the 42nd anniversary of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
19th December 2017
Baroness Hoey 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
13th December 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
BOXING DAY TRAIN SERVICES
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment that once again during this Christmas season the railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services whatsoever being provided on the overwhelming majority of lines; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the rest of Europe …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
29th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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
6th December 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th December 2017
ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANISATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the Department of Health consultation on Accountable Care Organisations which closed on 3 November 2017, which proposes changes to regulations required to facilitate the operation of an NHS Standard Contract (Accountable Care Models); further notes that the consultation states that the Government proposes to lay these …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 114
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017
APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports the application and enforcement of National Minimum Wage (NMW) pay rates for seafarers in the UK shipping industry; notes that the Legal Working Group on Seafarers and the NMW, including maritime trade unions and Government, completed its work on 1 November 2017; looks forward to the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
ZIMBABWE'S FUTURE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the end of Robert Mugabe's tenure as President of Zimbabwe; recognises the desperate situation many Zimbabweans find themselves in following a decade, and more, of bad government, a blatant disregard for democracy and the rule of law, and very serious policy failures; cautiously welcomes President Mnangagwa …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
SCOTTISH LABOUR LEADERSHIP
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, Richard Leonard MSP, on his election as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party; welcomes his commitment to reaching out to all people across Scotland irrespective of background or politics; recognises the message of togetherness and solidarity that …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
31st October 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 30th November 2017
ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
28th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the return to democracy in Zimbabwe; urges the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure free and fair elections take place to allow people of that country to make their own decisions on their future through a democratic process with an anonymous ballot box and no fear of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017
MASS MURDER OF EGYPTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the mass murder of 305 Egyptians when at prayer in their mosque; urges the Government to offer support to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi; and sends deepest sympathy to all of those families bereaved at this time.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 27th 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
16th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th November 2017
OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SAFETY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the safety of offshore helicopter transport; observes that since February 2009, 33 offshore workers and crew have died and 65 have been rescued from the North Sea following six accidents involving Super Puma 225 and AS332 L2 helicopters; remembers the 13 passengers and crew …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th November 2017
NORTHERN IRELAND FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Northern Ireland football team on their sterling efforts; reaffirms that the spirit of the Ulstermen remains undaunted; and wishes them well in their continued push for greater success on the world footballing stage.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Labour: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd November 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd November 2017
RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY, STANDARDS AND SKILLS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House believes there can be no compromise to safety in the maintenance and renewal of the railways; recognises concerns raised by the Rail Industry Association and RMT union over the current threat to Network Rail's supply chain and skills base caused by the deferral of £3.7 billion of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 31st October 2017
CERTIFICATION OFFICER'S LEVY ON TRADE UNIONS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is gravely concerned that the Government's proposals for a Certification Officer's levy on trade unions would result in unions having fewer resources to represent their members, a reduced capacity to negotiate better jobs and working conditions for working people, and a diminished ability to take enforcement action …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th October 2017
ARUP AND WILL HURST
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes with concern the legal threats made by the Garden Bridge engineer group Arup against investigative journalist Will Hurst of the Architects' Journal; and calls on Arup to apologise to Mr Hurst.
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2017
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS UNION AND ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House commends the campaign waged by employees at Royal Mail for better pay and conditions; notes the fact that Royal Mail should not have been privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013; further commends the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood for calling a Westminster Hall debate …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
14th September 2017
6 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th September 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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
12th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
PRACTICE OF FALUN GONG AND THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST ORGAN HARVESTING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the long-standing campaign against forced organ harvesting, and pays tribute to the sheer determination of all those who have dedicated so much time to bringing this issue to the attention of policy makers around the world; further notes that the Chinese Government has admitted that it …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 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
27th June 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
11th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
RITZY PICTUREHOUSE CAMPAIGN FOR THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the action by Picturehouse, a subsidiary of Cineworld Cinemas, in sacking three union representatives involved in organising recent strike action at the Ritzy and other cinemas, and in suspending one further member of staff; shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2017
PENSION ARREARS OWED TO FORMER RHODESIAN CIVIL SERVANTS
Tabled by:
Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative - Mid Sussex)
That this House calls on the government to make the necessary financial arrangements to enable the Government of Zimbabwe to pay the pension arrears owing to the former civil servants of the Crown who responded to the directive of the Governor of Southern Rhodesia, confirmed by the then UK Prime …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th July 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
3rd July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd July 2017
RETENTION OF GUARDS ON MERSEYRAIL TRAINS
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House welcomes the current guarantee of a guard on every train to provide service, safety and security for Merseyrail passengers; recognises the vital role that guards play in providing advice and assistance and deterring criminal and anti-social behaviour; acknowledges that guards have essential skills and training to enable …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2017
REDUCED ACCESS FOR DISABLED PASSENGERS ON NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that 331 of Northern Rail's 527 stations are unstaffed; is concerned that the Government and Northern Rail's proposals to remove the guarantee of a guard on every Northern Rail train will mean many people with disabilities will not be able to turn up and go and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st June 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2017
MP STAFF REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House acknowledges the lack of financial support for hon. Members' staff members who have found themselves unemployed due to their hon. Member not being returned at the 2017 general election; notes that a number of hon. Members, first elected at the 2015 general election, did not retain their …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th June 2017
A PEOPLE'S BREXIT
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that the UK leaving the EU gives the opportunity for a People's Brexit; further believes that the UK should make use of the opportunity to bring health services, railways services and postal services fully under public management and ownership; urges the Government to require procurement contracts …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
20th April 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th April 2017
HER MAJESTY'S OVERSEAS CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative - Mid Sussex)
That this House calls on Her Majesty's Government to make the necessary financial arrangements to enable the Government of Zimbabwe to pay the pension arrears owing to the former members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service who responded to the British Government's request that they stay at their posts after …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
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
20th December 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 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
1st March 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
NORTHERN RAIL
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the fact that Northern Rail passengers are currently guaranteed a safety-critical train guard on board every Northern Rail train to assist in protecting the safety of the train and passengers, provide advice and assistance and allow disabled passengers to embark and disembark at unstaffed stations; is …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th February 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd February 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
21st February 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 2017
STATUS OF EU NATIONALS IN THE UK (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House reiterates its strong commitment that EU nationals living legally in the UK should have their status guaranteed after the UK leaves the EU; celebrates the contribution made by millions of those nationals to the UK's public services, economy, culture and scientific knowledge; acknowledges the concern about their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg, Germany, thus commencing one of the most significant religious and social changes which began initially across much of northern Europe, including the UK, and has spread in the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
12th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
WHITE GOODS FIRES AND PRODUCT RECALLS
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House is deeply concerned by the potential fire risk currently posed by white goods such as dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers, and the inadequacies of product recalls; notes that the London Fire Brigade has attended over 2000 incidents since 2011 to tackle fires involving white …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2017
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017
PRESS REGULATION AND SECTION 40
Tabled by:
Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That this House notes the significant consequences for local, regional and national publications if the Government was to commence section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013; recognises that the state should have no role in regulating publications; believes that the commencement of section 40 would curtail the freedom …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 2016
SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
24th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 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
19th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 2016
UN INITIATIVE ON MULTILATERAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-ended working group on Nuclear Disarmament concluded with the submission of a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly which calls for a conference to be convened in 2017 with a view to negotiating a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 7
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th December 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th December 2016
GOVERNMENT RAIL CONTRACTS AND DRIVER ONLY OPERATION
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes that Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which is seeking to extend driver only operation, runs Southern Rail services through a contract let by the Government; further notes that the unions have recently reached agreement on other government rail contracts, such as Great Western and East Coast in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 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
2nd November 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
16th November 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th November 2016
PRESERVATION OF HMS PRESIDENT (1918) AND LIBOR FUNDING
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the great historical significance of the World War One submarine-hunter, the former Q-ship, HMS President; further recognises her service to the country through both World Wars, and in the Cold War as Drill Ship for the London Division, Royal Naval Reserve; acknowledges her value as a …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 7th November 2016
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
17th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 4th November 2016
OUTSOURCING OF BBC RADIO PRODUCTION
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the proposal relating to BBC radio in the proposed Framework Agreement requiring the Corporation to secure competition between BBC producers and external producers for at least 60 per cent of Total Relevant Broadcasting Time by 31 December 2022; notes that the BBC Trust expressed …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
13th July 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 4th November 2016
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
24th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2016
REGULATION OF BLACK TAXIS AND MINICABS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned that companies such as Uber, that use smartphone apps, continue to entrench their market position while routinely flouting the law governing the taxi and mincab industry; welcomes Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London's position that a statutory definition of plying for hire is needed …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
OVERVALUATION OF STERLING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the comments by former IMF Deputy Director for Europe, Professor Ashoka Mody, that the pound was 20 to 25 per cent overvalued in trade-weighted terms before the Brexit campaign got underway and that this currency distortion would have inflicted deep damage if it had been allowed …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
DEPRECIATION OF STERLING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the comments by Professor Ashoka Mody, former IMF Deputy Director for Europe, that the depreciation of sterling following the EU referendum is desirable from every point of view and that the idea that Britain is in crisis or on its knees before the exchange rate vigilantes …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th October 2016
UK TRADE DEFICIT AND MANUFACTURING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is alarmed at Britain's enormous trade deficit with the rest of the EU, equivalent to at least a million lost jobs in British manufacturing; notes that this has been a direct and tragic consequence of the persistent and gross over-valuation of sterling; welcomes the depreciation of sterling …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th 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
11th October 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th October 2016
ACCESSIBLE TRAINS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that in order for all passengers to be able to turn up and go at railway stations and on train services, stations must be adequately staffed and there should always be a second safety critical member of staff on a train; further notes that train guards …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th September 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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
14th September 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th September 2016
SCRAPPING SCHOOL SPRINKLERS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the decision to scrap the expectation that sprinklers will be installed in all new school buildings except for low risk schools; believes that such a retrograde measure could compromise the safety of children, staff, local communities and firefighters; recognises that sprinkler systems help ensure swift evacuation …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
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
6th July 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that performance management systems operating in central government departments are discriminatory and unfair; recognises that analysis of the government data by academics from Keele University indicates that there are statistically significant differences in performance outcomes based on gender, age, grade and working patterns and, particularly, in …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th June 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary and public debate around the EU-Canada trade agreement CETA, most especially that CETA may be provisionally implemented before a debate in the House; recognises that it has still not been confirmed whether CETA is a mixed or sole competence agreement, …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th July 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th 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
15th June 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
COLLABORATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House is concerned at the speed of moves to reposition the fire and rescue service alongside the police service; respects the distinct and distinguished humanitarian role of the firefighter; recommends that any changes should ensure that the impartiality of firefighters is not compromised; believes that options to collaborate …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE FUNDING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes that the fire and rescue service has suffered cuts to its funding of nearly 30 per cent since 2010, resulting in the loss of over 7,000 frontline firefighters; further notes that response times are at their longest for 20 years; recognises that every second counts in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
STATUTORY FIRE SERVICE DUTY TO RESPOND TO MAJOR FLOODING
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House recognises the magnificent work undertaken by firefighters in rescuing people from flood incidents; acknowledges that, unlike in England and Wales, the law in Scotland and Northern Ireland requires the fire and rescue service to respond to serious flooding; believes this anomaly should now be rectified; understands that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th May 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
VICTIMS OF IRA LIBYAN SEMTEX
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
That this House believes that it is the first duty of government to protect and promote the interest and well-being of its citizens, and therefore records its dismay at the failure of successive UK administrations to protect and promote the interests of the innocent victims of IRA/Libyan Semtex, their dependents …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th May 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th May 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 was the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made provision …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd May 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAYS STAFFING CUTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House expresses its concern that GTR are proposing that all its train services will be driver only operation with no guards; is further concerned that GTR have not withdrawn proposals to close scores of ticket offices; is dismayed that as GTR is partly owned by the French state …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th February 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 28th April 2016
FUTURE OF CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
ACCESS TO PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House raises serious concerns over the recent decision by NHS England to delay the national roll-out of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV; notes that this decision was made despite overwhelming evidence of the effectiveness of PrEP in reducing infection with HIV in high-risk groups, including the PROUD study …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
ROYAL MAIL DISMISSAL OF POSTMAN DAVID MITCHELL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes Royal Mail's dismissal of postman David Mitchell; further notes that since his dismissal two subsequent tribunal hearings have found in favour of Mr Mitchell and that he was unfairly dismissed; is disappointed in Royal Mail's failure to reinstate Mr Mitchell and respect employment legislation but notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
9th March 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 246), dated 25 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March 2016, be annulled.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2016
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 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
18th November 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 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
8th February 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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
7th January 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th February 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
27th January 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016
INTERFERENCE BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House recognises the strength of feeling on many sides that will be expressed in the upcoming referendum on EU membership; asserts that the decision is one for the people of the UK, not for foreign governments; deprecates outside interference in our national debate; condemns fearmongering about the consequences …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
12th January 2016
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th January 2016
TFL CONSULTATION ON VAUXHALL CROSS AND VAUXHALL BUS STATION
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House regrets that Transport for London (TfL) and the London Borough of Lambeth have disregarded requests from local residents to extend the consultation period about their plans for the future of Vauxhall Cross and the proposed demolition of the bus station; notes that so far fewer than 1,000 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th November 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong Armed Forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th November 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015
LONDON OVERGROUND RAIL
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House notes that London Overground rail services are portrayed as public rail services run by Transport for London; is concerned however that this masks the reality that London Overground is in fact a private rail franchise jointly operated by subsidiaries of Hong Kong and German state railways, who …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd June 2015
Baroness Hoey 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
14th September 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 6th November 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
2nd November 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd November 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 will be the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th October 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th October 2015
CITY LINK INSOLVENCY
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that three former directors of the courier and logistics firm City Link which collapsed at Christmas 2014 are to be prosecuted for failing to consult with staff and the Government; expresses concern that workers classed as self-employed by City Link, accounting for around 78 per cent …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House takes note of the report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies on alcohol-related violence, published on 26 October 2015; notes that the Institute surveyed nearly 5,000 police officers, ambulance staff, NHS medical staff and firefighters in preparing the report; is seriously concerned that 53 per cent of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 2015
ZERO TOLERANCE ON ATTACKS ON FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes with regret the necessary and strong warning issued by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) about prosecuting people who attack firefighters while they carry out their life saving work in the light of recent physical attacks; agrees with the TWFRS that attacks on …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th October 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st July 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2015
BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th 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
16th September 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th September 2015
USE OF THE TERM EUROPEAN UNION
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House deprecates the frequent use of the term Europe when what is meant is the European Union; considers Europe to be a wonderful continent of great nations and great peoples, of great beauty and culture, and that the European Union is simply a political structure covering many of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th September 2015
POST OFFICE HORIZON COMPUTER SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House notes with concern that a number of postmasters have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, or have been prosecuted or imprisoned, solely on the basis of questionable data indicating cash shortfalls from the Post Office Horizon computer system introduced in 2000; further notes that the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th July 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2015
DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House fails to understand how a family with a disabled child receiving disability living allowance can be better off if the parents lose their tax credits because they have a collective household income of more than £15,000 per annum; and calls on the Government to help and protect …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2015
ALLOWANCES FOR ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the 30 per cent cut in the daily allowance of asylum seeking children from £7.50 to £5.20; notes that this cut goes against the High Court judgment of 9 April 2014 that the Government assessment omitted the cost of essential items such as nappies; deplores this …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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
30th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
DUTY EXEMPTION FOR SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCERS
Tabled by:
David Warburton (Independent - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of small-scale cider producers, which comprise some 80 per cent of Britain's individual cider makers, believing that they are integral to a great British tradition, supporting a lively pub culture and tourism sector; is concerned that small cider producers …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
NATIONAL GALLERY INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House commends the knowledge, experience and dedication of the visitor and security services staff at the National Gallery; does not support the Gallery's decision to use a private company to manage services that include ticketing, security and information; deplores the victimisation of Public and Commercial Services Union representative …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
NATIONAL COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House applauds the work done by staff in the National Compliance Enforcement Service (NCES) who brought in £518 million in fines, penalties and confiscation orders during 2013-14 and have continued to improve collection rates despite cuts to staff and resources; recognises the value of sharing data held on …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
18th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
BOB CROW NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House welcomes the opening of the RMT's Bob Crow National Education Centre which is to take place on 31 July 2015; believes that the RMT and the entire trades union movement lost a great leader of worker last year, but welcomes the fact that his legacy goes on; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT OF GAZA
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that 8 July 2015 will be the first anniversary of the start of the most recent and most devastating Israeli military operation in Gaza and resulted in, according to the UN, more than 2,000 deaths, 1,492 of them civilians and 551 of those, children; notes that …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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
30th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
SCHOOL WORSHIP
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House acknowledges the importance of daily worship in schools; expresses concern that some are calling for an end to daily worship; and reaffirms the position that currently exists which teaches children the importance of acknowledging God.
12 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd July 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
GREECE AND THE EURO ZONE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House considers that the current crisis engulfing Greece and the Eurozone has demonstrated beyond argument that the single currency project is fundamentally flawed and that modern national economies need their own currencies capable of flexing their international values as vital instruments of macroeconomic policy together with domestic interest …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
18th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2015
PAYMENT OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House reaffirms that all hon. and right hon. Members are equal; notes that there are now 34 Select and other committees whose chairs receive additional payment for their Parliamentary service; recognises that the Government intends to continue to seek to reduce public spending, and that the public therefore …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
17th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 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
16th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th June 2015
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; commends India on last year becoming the first country in the world to ban the import of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th June 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th June 2015
THE BIG SHAVE OFF
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House praises the efforts of Paul Kehoe, one of the House's doorkeepers and a servant of the House for 37 years, in supporting The Big Shave Off in order to raise funds for charities involved with autism, Alzheimer's, Cancer UK, Help the Heroes and prostate cancer; is impressed …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
24th March 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
NATIONAL EXPRESS
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the anti-trade union activities of UK-listed National Express PLC in its operations in the US, largely ignoring the safety concerns raised by employees and parents alike when transporting children to and from school; notes that these practices contrast with those of competing companies such as First …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd March 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2015
LOWER OIL PRICES AND THE BUS INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the price of oil is 50 per cent below its recent trend price and is forecast to stay at its new lower level for a prolonged period; further notes that, while falls in the oil price represent pure profit for bus companies, bus fares increased …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Friday 20th March 2015
VAT ON WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Charlotte Leslie (Conservative - Bristol North West)
That this House is concerned about the level of Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on women's sanitary products, such as tampons and sanitary towels; notes that, whilst female sanitary products are subject to a five per cent rate of VAT, shaving razors are subject to a zero per cent rate, …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th March 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2015
FUNDING OF FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House believes that further education colleges are central to improving the nation's skills; shares the concerns of those working and studying in further education regarding the recently announced 24 per cent cuts to non-apprenticeship adult education funding in England; recognises that this will have a devastating effect on …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th March 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2015
SEWAGE ON RAILWAY TRACKS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour - None)
That this House is dismayed that ScotRail train services and also East Coast rail services into Scotland still discharge effluent onto railway tracks; is concerned that there is no formal or legal requirement to stop train operating companies from discharging toilet waste onto the track or to force rolling stock …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
11th February 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2015
TRANSFER OF NATIONAL GALLERY STAFF TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House condemns the decision by the National Gallery to transfer 400 of its 600 staff to the private sector; notes that these staff are responsible for the security of the paintings and the public and provide information about the collection to the Gallery's millions of visitors each year; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2015
Baroness Hoey signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2015
AIR PASSENGER DUTY
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House acknowledges that UK levels of air passenger duty (APD) continue to be the highest in the world, and represent a growing barrier to trade, investment and tourism; notes the recommendation from the Smith Commission that responsibility for APD should be devolved to Scotland; further notes that the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2