Gavin Robinson
Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence)
(since July 2017)Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
(since May 2015)Select Committees
Defence Committee (since March 2020)Defence Sub-Committee (since March 2020)
9 APPG membership (as of 4 Nov 2020)
Aerospace, Armed Forces, Funerals and Bereavement, Isle of Man (Manx), Multiple Sclerosis, Pitcairn Islands, Shipbuilding and Ship Repair, War Heritage, Zoos and AquariumsDebate information
Sparring Partners
Karen Bradley (Conservative) (47 debate interactions) View debates with Karen Bradley Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights) (33 debate interactions) View debates with Jim Shannon Julian Smith (Conservative) (20 debate interactions) View debates with Julian Smith View All MP Sparring PartnersDepartment Debates
Northern Ireland Office (103 debate contributions) View Northern Ireland Office debatesCabinet Office (37 debate contributions) View Cabinet Office debates
Home Office (36 debate contributions) View Home Office debates
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Legislation Debates
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Act 2019 - Government Bill (6,475 words contributed) View Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Act 2019 - Government Bill debatesNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 - Government Bill (6,475 words contributed) View Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 - Government Bill debates
Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Act 2018 - Government Bill (5,802 words contributed) View Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Act 2018 - Government Bill debates
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Significant Belfast East Petitions
Highest Belfast East signature proportion
| Status | Signatures | Title |
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| Open | 147 of 15,660 (0.94%) |
Allow the British public to vote on the legalisation of cannabis Gov Responded - 29 Sep 2020 |
| Open | 94 of 24,865 (0.38%) |
Ensure Student Nurses are paid whilst on placement Gov Responded - 24 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 257 of 68,250 (0.38%) |
Enshrine the Military Covenant in UK Law Gov Responded - 9 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 113 of 39,069 (0.29%) |
Extend furlough scheme for the UK Aviation sector to help stop redundancies Gov Responded - 24 Aug 2020 |
| Open | 203 of 70,337 (0.29%) |
Keep schools closed until Covid 19 is no longer a threat Gov Responded - 25 Nov 2020 |
Most Belfast East signatures
| Status | Signatures | Title |
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| Open | 880 of 1,103,675 (0.08%) |
End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry Gov Responded - 11 Nov 2020 |
| Open | 348 of 290,466 (0.12%) |
Prevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination Gov Responded - 11 Sep 2020 |
| Open | 333 of 615,317 (0.05%) |
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases Gov Responded - 28 Oct 2020 |
| Open | 330 of 169,719 (0.19%) |
Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021 Gov Responded - 20 Oct 2020 |
| Open | 257 of 68,250 (0.38%) |
Enshrine the Military Covenant in UK Law Gov Responded - 9 Nov 2020 |
| Current Signatures | Final Signatures | Title | Petition Deadline |
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238,884 Petition Closed |
Extend maternity leave by 3 months with pay in light of COVID-19 Gov Responded - 14 May 2020 Debated on - 5 Oct 2020 View Gavin Robinson's petition debate contributions |
20 Oct 2020 closed 1 month, 2 weeks ago |
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In light of the recent outbreak and lock down, those on maternity leave should be given 3 extra months paid leave, at least. This time is for bonding and social engaging with other parents and babies through baby groups which are vital for development and now everything has been cancelled. |
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150,324 Petition Closed |
Immunity for soldiers who worked in Northern Ireland. |
13 Sep 2019 closed 1 year, 2 months ago |
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Do not prosecute the military for its work in Northern Ireland. Our military should be excused all criminal investigations after a period of time. |
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186,226 Petition Closed |
Reject calls to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act Gov Responded - 5 Jul 2018 Debated on - 16 Jul 2018 View Gavin Robinson's petition debate contributions |
22 Dec 2018 closed 1 year, 11 months ago |
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PETA, an organisation that is meant to be dedicated to protecting animals, has proposed to the UK government that it should add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the dangerous dogs act, effectively banning them outright. Breed Specific Legislation is not the solution to the problem of dog attacks. |
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109,553 Petition Closed |
Ban the sale of animal fur in the UK. Gov Responded - 28 Nov 2017 Debated on - 4 Jun 2018 View Gavin Robinson's petition debate contributions |
23 Mar 2018 closed 2 years, 8 months ago |
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Fur farming was banned in England and Wales in 2000, followed by Scotland in 2002. However fur products can still be legally imported from other countries and sold here in the UK. Much of this fur comes from countries that have very weak or no animal welfare laws at all. |
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148,248 Petition Closed |
Ban the sale of puppies by pet shops & all commercial 3rd party dealers. Gov Responded - 20 Mar 2018 Debated on - 21 May 2018 View Gavin Robinson's petition debate contributions |
1 Sep 2018 closed 2 years, 3 months ago |
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Removing puppies for sale from litter & mum often creates sick, traumatised, dysfunctional dogs. Puppies should be seen with their mum & transporting them to a different place for sale harms welfare. Regulating commercial 3rd party sales is ineffective to prevent harm & a ban is therefore necessary. |
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Most recent EDMs signed by Gavin Robinson
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5 Oct 2020 |
Gavin Robinson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th October 2020Down's Syndrome Awareness MonthTabled by: Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)That this House celebrates World Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, which commences on October 1st 2020; recognises the remarkable contribution people with Down’s syndrome bring to our families, workplaces, communities and society at large; and welcomes the support of organisations, such as Down’s Syndrome Scotland, for raising awareness and providing help, … |
9 signatures (Most recent: 7 Oct 2020) Signatures by party: Scottish National Party: 6 Conservative: 1 Independent: 1 Democratic Unionist Party: 1 |
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6 Oct 2020 |
Gavin Robinson signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th October 2020French paternity leaveTabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)That this House commends France’s doubling of paid paternity leave for new fathers to 28 days; praises the fact that seven days of this paternity leave will be obligatory; advocates longer paternity pay in the UK; believes that longer paternity leave helps to fight against gender inequality in the home, … |
7 signatures (Most recent: 7 Oct 2020) Signatures by party: Scottish National Party: 4 Labour: 1 Independent: 1 Democratic Unionist Party: 1 |
Commons initiatives
Gavin Robinson has not been granted any Urgent Questions in the current sitting
Gavin Robinson has not been granted any Adjournment Debates in the current sitting
1 Bill introduced by Gavin Robinson
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require public authorities to deliver services in accordance with the armed forces covenant; and for connected purposes.
Gavin Robinson has not supported any legislation in the current parliamentary sitting