Gavin Shuker's 13 Early Day Motions
23rd July 2019
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019

UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND HOSPITALISED CHILDREN

Tabled by: Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises the enormous personal and financial pressures placed on parents when their child is seriously ill; is aware of the care that parents are required to give their children while their children are in hospital, the additional costs of transport and parking that they incur, and that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
6th March 2018
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th March 2018

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: TIME OFF FOR RETAIL STAFF ON 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WW1

Tabled by: David Hanson (Labour - Delyn)
That this House believes that all people in the UK should be able to pay their respects on 11 November 2018 to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during conflict; notes that this year marks the centenary of the end of the First World War; further notes …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2016
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Monday 21st November 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
26th October 2016
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th October 2016

TRAIN LINKS TO LUTON AIRPORT

Tabled by: Gavin Shuker (Independent - Luton South)
That this House notes the conclusions in the recent report from the independent consultancy North Star that timetable change alone would enable the current hourly East Midlands' train service at Luton Airport Parkway to increase to four fast trains per hour, and as a result turn London Luton Airport into …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
6th July 2016
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th July 2016

PREVENTING COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Tabled by: Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House affirms the conclusions of the Home Affairs Select Committee Report on prostitution that soliciting should be removed from the criminal law, and that details of previous convictions for the same offence should be erased from criminal records; notes the Report's finding that inadequate public resources are allocated …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2016
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th April 2016

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
11th January 2016
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2016

IMMIGRATION

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th October 2015
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015

SOCIAL SECURITY

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Work Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1649), dated 7 September 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 September, be annulled
74 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st October 2015
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Thursday 29th October 2015

ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHEME FOR PARK HOME RESIDENTS

Tabled by: Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 100,000 older people living in park homes across England and Wales, with many of them on low fixed incomes; further notes that park homes can be less energy efficient than other types of homes, especially older park homes; believes that current …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th October 2015

COMPASSION AND OFFICIAL BRITISH VALUES

Tabled by: Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham, Hodge Hill)
That this House notes that the list of British values published in the Prevent Strategy 2011 includes democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs; believes that compassion is a fundamental British value which the Government shall affirm and schools seek …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
10th June 2015
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
14th September 2015
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 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
20th July 2015
Gavin Shuker signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2015

REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1