11th November 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Social care workers and National Insurance
Tabled by:
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House notes that social care workers should be exempt from the National Insurance tax rise announced in the Autumn Budget 2024; welcomes the extra funding provided for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise, but notes that the vast majority …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
29th October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 38
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Veterans and the Winter Fuel Payment
Tabled by:
Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House expresses its concern that changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will adversely impact veterans; notes that these changes have been introduced with little notice as the winter months approach, and have been made without a full impact assessment; further notes with concern that this approach fails …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
21st October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Rural Crime Action Week 2024
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises Rural Crime Action Week which runs between 21 and 25 October 2024 to highlight the impact of rural crime on communities; is concerned by the NFU's 2024 Rural Crime Report which states that the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% across the UK in 2023; …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
FareShare’s 30th anniversary
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
21st October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Prevention of cyber-crime
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House acknowledges the growth of cybercrime with the advent of new technologies; recognises the need for the UK Parliament to ensure that legislation keeps pace with evolving cyber threats, including the Computer Misuse Act 1990; notes the restrictions the Act places on the work of UK cyber security …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024
Frozen pensions for UK citizens overseas
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the so-called frozen pensions policy; further notes this sees British overseas state pensioners living in certain countries denied access to index-linked uprating of the UK state pension; believes the level of the UK state pension paid should not be dependent on the pensioner’s country of residence …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 28th October 2024
Scrutiny of Gulf Cooperation Council trade with Russia
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House welcomes the negotiation of new free trade agreements; is concerned that the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have failed to support UK-led sanctions against Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine; is further concerned that some of these countries have in fact increased trade with Russia …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
10th October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024
World Mental Health Day 2024
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th September 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024
Penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium
Tabled by:
Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the welfare of 15 Gentoo penguins currently being kept in a windowless basement at the London Sea Life Aquarium; notes that these penguins, native to the Antarctic Circle, are confined to a pitifully small enclosure with only six to seven feet of water …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Peace in the Middle East
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Green Party: 4
Labour: 1
9th October 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
World Homelessness Day 2024
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House marks World Homelessness Day 2024; notes with concern that 3,898 people were found sleeping rough in England in the autumn snapshot 2023; further notes that 11,880 people were served no fault eviction notices in the year ending in March 2024 and one in 200 households were living …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 45
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
11th September 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council
Tabled by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
22nd July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Radiotherapy
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the value of radiotherapy as a key and lifesaving cancer treatment, necessary for around half of all cancer cures and as a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for patients; celebrates the invaluable contribution of the approximately 6,400-strong radiotherapy workforce who treat over 100,000 cancer patients in the …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Overseas constituencies
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Elections Act 2022 increased the number of UK citizens living abroad that are eligible to vote in UK elections to approximately 3.5 million; further notes that UK citizens residing abroad are represented by the hon. Member from their last place of residence in the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th September 2024
Pharmacies in West Berkshire
Tabled by:
Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House is deeply concerned about the critical shortage of pharmacies in West Berkshire, where there is only one pharmacy for every 7,200 residents, compared to the national average of one per 4,600; recognises the essential role of pharmacies in providing healthcare services, easing pressure on GPs, and supporting …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Voter identification
Tabled by:
Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
2nd September 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 5th September 2024
High streets
Tabled by:
Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House welcomes the new report by the Federation of Small Businesses entitled The Future of the High Street; recognises that local communities and local businesses working together on the high street lies at the heart of economic prosperity; and acknowledges that, from local business support to specialised funds, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Green Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd September 2024
83 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 72
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
23rd July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2024
UK arms exports to Israel
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes with deep concern possible breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; expresses its concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit breaches of International Humanitarian Law; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 51
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
State pension age and 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; welcomes the findings of the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; further notes that on average over 100 1950s born women die daily, …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 66
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Consumer water bills
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House regrets the large increases that have been proposed to consumer water bills; notes that water companies continue to dump sewage into local waterways; believes, as a point of principle, that it is unfair for water companies to make consumers bear the brunt of the costs for improvements …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 31
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Thames Water price rises
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses anger at Thames Water’s customers’ water bills increasing by an average 23% over the next five years; welcomes Ofwat’s decision to not allow Thames Water’s proposed price hike of £191 to go ahead wholescale; calls on Ofwat to go further and use its existing powers to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Peace in Israel and Gaza
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 65
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Alliance: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th July 2024
Clive Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 18th July 2024
Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House believes no child should grow up without adequate food, a warm home or security for their future; notes the Department for Work and Pensions' April 2024 statistics which state that 1.6 million children are affected by the two-child benefit cap; further notes that parents subject to the …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 60
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1