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Early Day Motion
Conduct of Lord Mandelson (No. 3) (4 Signatures)
4 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes the revelations around Peter Mandelson and his relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, especially his actions during his time as a Cabinet Minister when he reportedly shared confidential Government information with Epstein; is concerned about the ability of Peter Mandelson to obtain UK Government security …
Early Day Motion
75th anniversary of the Lyric Theatre Belfast (5 Signatures)
26 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House congratulates the Lyric Theatre Belfast, Northern Ireland’s only full-time producing theatre, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; recognises its humble beginnings, founded in 1951 by Mary and Pearse O’Malley in their home on Derryvolgie Avenue, its move to Ridgeway Street in 1968, and its subsequent rebuild …
Early Day Motion
Community Ownership Fund (14 Signatures)
26 Jul 2024
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes that the Community Ownership Fund was introduced by the last Government to support voluntary and community groups; further notes that current Community Ownership funding will come to an end in March 2025; acknowledges that many organisations and projects are reliant on this funding due to the …
Early Day Motion
Teachers' pay in Northern Ireland (11 Signatures)
30 Nov 2023
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes the long-standing teachers and schools leaders pay dispute in Northern Ireland; stands with unions and their members campaigning for change; further notes that teacher’s pay in Northern Ireland has dropped by a staggering 25% in the past decade, causing recruitment and retention issues, resulting in a …
Early Day Motion
Baby loss awareness week and employer’s guidelines (16 Signatures)
16 Oct 2023
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House marks Baby loss awareness week 2023; acknowledges the grief and pain of bereaved parents and families and remembers the much-loved babies that have passed; recognises that although Northern Ireland is the first place in Europe to pass legislation so that parents who experience baby loss before 24 …
Early Day Motion
Environmental situation at Lough Neagh (11 Signatures)
16 Oct 2023
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House recognises Lough Neagh as one of Northern Ireland's most significant natural assets of huge ecological importance; notes that Lough Neagh supports an immense range of biodiversity, provides approximately 40% of people in Northern Ireland with drinking water and provides livelihoods and leisure for many; further notes the …
Early Day Motion
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill and nature and public health (11 Signatures)
17 Oct 2022
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House expresses its concern about the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill which represents an unprecedented attack on nature which could have significant implications for Northern Ireland; notes that about 11 per cent of species in Northern Ireland are already at risk of extinction; believes that this …
Early Day Motion
Artificial Intelligence in the entertainment industry (26 Signatures)
25 May 2022
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House supports Equity’s campaign, Stop AI Stealing the Show, which seeks to strengthen the rights of performers and other creative workers in response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence across the entertainment industry; acknowledges that whilst there are benefits to the use of artificial intelligence for those …
Early Day Motion
Devolved governments and the Shared Prosperity Fund (10 Signatures)
22 Sep 2021
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes that nine months on from the ending of the transition period, the UK Government has yet to publish detail on the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF); further notes that no steadfast guarantees have been given that each region will receive equivalent funding to what they received under …
Early Day Motion
Global covid-19 vaccine inequality (22 Signatures)
21 Apr 2021
Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House notes with concern that affluent countries including the UK have bought enough covid-19 vaccines to immunise the population many times over while poorer countries are hindered by industry monopolies that are driving supply shortages and blocking vaccine access; acknowledges the moral and practical necessity to challenge that …