24th April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024
Two-child benefits limit
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises the new research from the End Child Poverty Coalition which highlights the extent to which the two-child limit impacts single parents and families with disabled children; notes that 20% of all households impacted by the two-child limit are families with at least one disabled child, which …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
24th April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024
Student debt
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth)
That this House expresses its concern at the excessive levels of student debt and loan repayment rates; notes that the average student leaves university with £50,000 worth of debt and is currently required to repay 9% on everything they earn over £27,295 a year; further notes that as of April …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Independent: 1
23rd April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024
FA Cup replays
Tabled by:
Martin Vickers (Conservative - Cleethorpes)
That this House regrets the decision to end replays in the FA Cup; and calls on the football authorities to reconsider this decision.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Independent: 1
23rd April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th April 2024
Alcohol-related deaths
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool, Walton)
That this House is alarmed at the rocketing rise of alcohol harm; notes that the Office for National Statistics' figures released on 22 April revealed a new record of over 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2022, representing an increase of a third since 2019; further notes the warning …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th April 2024
RBS branch closures
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining bank branch services; regrets the latest closures announced by the Natwest banking group, which operates Royal Bank of Scotland, and the decision to close 18 of its 86 RBS branches across Scotland, with three branches in Edinburgh set to close including Leith, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
24th April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 24th April 2024
Restrictions on cash deposits
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes recent changes by major UK banks limiting cash deposits into personal current accounts; further notes that Santander UK now restrict deposits of cash via Post Offices and ATMs to £10,000 in any 12-month period, and Barclays now restrict cash deposits to £20,000; believes this is not …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
24th April 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 24th April 2024
Barclays Bank branch closures
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House condemns the decision by Barclays Bank to close yet more branches across the country, including in Rochdale, Abingdon, Ayr, Dundee, Inverness, Livingston, Perth, Shawlands, Andover, Barking, Barnard Castle, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Beverley, Birmingham, Bishop's Stortford, Blackburn, Borehamwood, Boston, Bracknell, Brentwood, Burton-on-Trent, Cannock, Clacton-on-Sea, Cobham, Cockermouth, Crouch End, Dereham, Dewsbury, …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Independent: 1
26th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 26th March 2024
Independence day of Bangladesh
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House sends its well wishes to those celebrating the independence day of Bangladesh on 26 March 2024 to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in the early hours of 26 March 1971; observes that this year marks the 53rd day of independence; notes that Rochdale has …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund and Nestlé
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes that a coalition of Nestlé shareholders, with a combined $1.68 trillion in assets under management, has filed a resolution asking Nestlé to set a target to shift its sales towards healthier products; notes that the majority of Nestlé’s sales, 70% in the UK, are from foods …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
50th anniversary of St Mary’s Primary School, Maryhill
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates everyone at St Mary's Primary School in Maryhill, Glasgow, on the school reaching the landmark of 50 years of educational and community service to families across Maryhill at its current location on Kilmun Street; understands that St Mary’s Primary School first started delivering denominational education in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
St Andrew's Secondary School fundraising
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates pupils at St Andrew’s Secondary School for their tireless efforts in raising over £8000 for charities and causes across Glasgow East; recognises their selfless dedication in assisting St Andrews Hospice in their Ben Nevis Challenge, 6K fun run and participating in a Sleep Out for Shelter …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
University of Aberdeen course on the impact of female genital mutilation
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House commends the University of Aberdeen for its efforts in training the next generation on the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM); notes that since its free online course on this topic launched in 2022, over 1,000 learners have participated; and welcomes that it continues to expand the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
Shrewsbury to London Euston Avanti West Coast service
Tabled by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House understands that rail operator Avanti West Coast is intending to withdraw its daily direct service between London Euston and Shrewsbury from June 2024; notes with concern that if this service is withdrawn it would mean that the county of Shropshire has no direct rail service to London; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir heat winners
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir on their fantastic win of their recent heat at the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024 held in the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline over two nights in March; highlights that St Pauls, of Glenrothes, rocked their way to the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
45 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
Fife Young Carers 25th anniversary
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Fife Young Carers on the 25th anniversary of the organisation; commends the work of the 30 staff and numerous volunteers in supporting Fife’s young carers in their caring roles and importantly in providing service users with a range of advice, support and opportunities in order to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
Auchmuty High School, Digital Schools Award
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes on recently earning their Digital Schools Award from Education Scotland in recognition of the school’s excellence in integrating digital technology into learning and teaching; notes that the Digital Schools Award is a national awards scheme to promote, recognise and encourage a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
Countdown to the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House welcomes the installation of countdown clocks at Edinburgh Waverley, Cameron Bridge and Leven railway stations to mark the final 100 days until the reopening of the Levenmouth rail link; eagerly anticipates the arrival on 2 June 2024 of the first passenger trains in Leven for 55 years; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
North Berwick and the Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide
Tabled by:
Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates North Berwick, East Lothian, on being named the overall winner for best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times Best Place to Live Guide; acknowledges that North Berwick is the first Scottish town to be named winner by the Best Place to Live …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
Scottish Seabird Centre awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant
Tabled by:
Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, East Lothian, on being awarded £249,685 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that they aim to provide the capacity needed for the Scottish Seabird Centre with their project entitled A resilient future: for people, nature and our charity, …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
18th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024
Purple Day 2024
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises that Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy, is taking place on Tuesday 26 March 2024; notes epilepsy is the most common neurological condition with an estimated 55,000 people living with the condition in Scotland; applauds the work of Epilepsy Scotland who fight to reduce the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
18th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024
World Down Syndrome Day 2024
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates with pride, World Down Syndrome Day 2024, which is a global event that aims to raise awareness, and advocate for the rights of individuals with Down syndrome; marked each year on March 21st, this signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome; highlights …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
18th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
75th anniversary of the Strathaven Miniature Railway
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Strathaven Miniature Railway; notes the railway's exceptional achievements and acknowledges that this is the oldest miniature railway in Scotland, which has been running continuously through Strathaven Park since the 14th of May 1949; further acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the Strathaven …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
14th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
St Ninian’s Parish Church fundraising
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House commends the congregation at St Ninian’s Parish Church, Corstorphine, for their fundraising for St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh; further commends the work of the Church in raising £3,703 this year, including at their most recent coffee morning on 9 March; notes that the Church has been running coffee …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
14th March 2024
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Workers Party of Britain: 1
14th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024
Clydebank Blitz 83rd anniversary
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House commemorates the 83rd anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which commenced on 13 March 1941 for two nights; notes that it was proportionally the heaviest aerial bombardment inflicted on any civilian population in the UK during World War II; recognises the official record of deaths caused by the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
14th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024
St Patrick's Day 2024
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; recognises that 17 March is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of Ireland, as well as celebrating the contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
14th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th March 2024
York Fair Trade Forum, 20th anniversary
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House congratulates York on its 20th anniversary of becoming a Fair Trade City; further congratulates the York Fair Trade Forum for its work in promoting fair trade in York and beyond, including through holding informative events to educate residents and businesses on the benefit of fair trade and …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
13th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024
Palestinians and the Researchers at Risk scheme
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House commends the Researchers at Risk scheme instituted by the British Academy in partnership with the Council for At-Risk Academics and with support from the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society; notes that the scheme was funded primarily by the Department for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
25th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 22nd March 2024
British Youth Council
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House expresses its sadness following the announcement of the British Youth Council that it is to permanently close after more than 75 years championing the voices of young people and engaging them in our democratic process; and calls on the Government to step in to attempt to prevent …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 22nd March 2024
Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI)
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House commends the WASPI campaigners who have fought for many years against unilateral and discriminatory changes to the state pension age; welcomes the report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which found the Department for Work and Pensions was clearly guilty of maladministration over its treatment of …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Workers Party of Britain: 1
21st February 2024
90 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 42
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
4th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2024
40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 on 5 March 2024; further notes that, four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Alba Party: 1
4th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Ronnie Campbell
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Ronnie Campbell, who represented the constituency of Blyth Valley between 1987 and 2019; notes Ronnie’s great public service to the people of his constituency and his tireless advocacy for Blyth Valley which has resulted in so many good quality jobs …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
4th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Women Against Pit Closures
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House commends Women Against Pit Closures on the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike for their fortitude, resilience and solidarity during the 1984-85 strike and beyond; believes that the 1984-85 strike would not have lasted as long without the support of women; notes that women’s groups, like those …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
4th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Dundee Fairtrade City 20th anniversary
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Dundee becoming a Fairtrade City; recognises that Dundee and Aberdeen were declared Scotland’s first Fairtrade Cities in March 2004, following their fulfilment of five primary goals; notes that these primary goals were designed to support the promotion of Fairtrade products locally; thanks …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
1st March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024
110th anniversary of St Bede’s Catholic Primary School
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House congratulates St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow on its 110th anniversary; recognises the heritage and community that this school represents; further recognises the importance of schools across the country in celebrating their history; and notes that St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
1st March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Democracy and human rights in Senegal
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Streatham)
This House notes that President of Senegal, Macky Sall, has delayed the general election that was meant to take place in February 2023, which has been accompanied by a violent crackdown on subsequent protests by the Senegalese police and gendarmerie who have been witnessed using brutal and often lethal tactics; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
28th February 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Coatbridge volunteers and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Tabled by:
Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House commends five volunteers of the Friends Together Club of St Patrick's RC Church in Coatbridge, who were recognised for their charity work by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on 5 February 2024 at their headquarters in Rome; congratulates Ena Marie Hamill on receiving a Silver Medal …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
22nd February 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Jim Carswell, Scotland cap
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Jim Carswell, formerly of Paisley, Grammarians, Rugby Club, Jordanhill RFC and Glasgow on receiving his Scotland rugby cap 47 years after playing for his country against Japan in 1974; acknowledges this award makes him Paisley Rugby Club’s first player to go on and win full international …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
19th February 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Transport for London and London Underground maintenance workers
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is dismayed to learn that Transport for London (TfL) is re-tendering essential track maintenance work on the Underground to private companies as part of its Track Labour Framework, rather than bringing this work in-house; expresses concern that, under existing sub-contracting arrangements, three-quarters of these sub-contracted workers reported …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
5th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024
120th anniversary of Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre on 29 February 1904; recognises that in 120 years of operation the Pavilion has played host to many internationally-recognised artists, including Billy Connolly, Lulu, Charlie Chaplin, the Krankies, Stanley Baxter and more; notes that the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th February 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024
PC Ryan Bunting
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
This House acknowledges the courage displayed by Edinburgh police officer PC Ryan Bunting during a violent altercation with a suspect carrying a knife; and congratulates PC Bunting for receiving an award at the Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence Awards for 2023 at Police Scotland Headquarters in Tulliallan.
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2024
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
6th March 2024
1 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
1st March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th March 2024
Dundee Contemporary Arts 25th Anniversary
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West)
That this House celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening of Dundee Contemporary Arts; recognises that DCA has established a reputation as an internationally renowned centre for contemporary arts; notes that millions of people have visited the centre since its opening in March 1999, with hundreds of thousands estimated to …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
16th January 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024
Deaths of journalists in Gaza
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House expressers its extreme concern at the mounting and unprecedented death toll of journalists in Gaza; notes that the independent Committee to Protect Journalists has recorded the death of 82 journalists in this conflict since October 2023; welcomes the support provided by the National Union of Journalists for …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
8th January 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024
Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 31
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
4th March 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 4th March 2024
Rochdale revival and Rochdale Town Hall
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House celebrates the grand restoration of Rochdale's Town Hall, the finest municipal building in the country, as the beginning of the Rochdale Revival; and thanks the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their funding toward restoring this jewel of a building, as well as the vast teams of specialists, …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
24th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2015
A MANIFESTO FOR COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that GP services are being overloaded across the country with many patients unable to get appointments with a doctor for many days and sometimes weeks; further notes that A&E departments are also being overloaded, as patients increasingly resort to A&E departments to get basic medical treatment; …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
24th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2015
UBER AND TAXI AND MINICAB SERVICES
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that Uber, a multinational company based in San Francisco, US, is now providing taxi services in the UK; further notes that Uber threatens to put out of work many established taxi and minicab firms and their employees, currently subject to various regulations to ensure safety standards …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
24th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th March 2015
ST EDMUND'S NURSERY SCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S CENTRE, GIRLINGTON, BRADFORD
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that St Edmund's Nursery School and Children's Centre, Girlington, Bradford, has been rated outstanding by Ofsted for three successive school inspections and has also been rated outstanding by Ofsted for its children's centre and childcare provision; further notes that this school and centre has a staff …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
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23rd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
LOWER OIL PRICES AND THE BUS INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
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
20th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
CARMEN ARISTEGUI AND JOURNALISM IN MEXICO
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses its shock that Carmen Aristegui, one of Mexico's independent journalists, has been dismissed for her work in the MVS Noticias (news); notes that Ms Aristegui's four-hour daily programme is very popular and often exposes corruption and human rights abuses; further notes that the targeting of such …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
DISAPPEARANCES IN BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat - Cambridge)
That this House notes with alarm the lack of a free and open democratic process in Bangladesh, and in particular the recent disappearance of Salah Uddin Ahmed, spokesperson and joint-secretary of the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP); further notes that there have been many other disappearances, including that of BNP …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
YEMEN AND THE KILLING OF JOURNALIST ABDULKARIM AL-KHAIWANI
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House condemns the killing of journalist Abdulkarim al-Khaiwani in Yemen and calls for the relevant authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigation into this and other targeted assassinations; is deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Yemen, which has witnessed restrictions and freedom of assembly …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PROTESTS IN DETENTION CENTRES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes with serious concern that protests, demonstrations and hunger strikes by detainees have taken place in detention centres around the country, including Harmondsworth Detention Centre; and calls on the Home Secretary to launch an independent public inquiry into the grievances of the detainees which have sparked these …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
DISPOSAL OF WET WIPES AND OTHER MATERIALS
Tabled by:
Joan Ruddock (Labour - Lewisham, Deptford)
That this House is appalled to learn that the number of wet wipes found as part of the Marine Conservation Society's Beach Clean increased by 50 per cent in a year; understands that wet wipes do not break down like toilet tissue due to their tougher, sometimes plastic, fibres; further …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
SAVILE INQUIRY AND VERITA
Tabled by:
John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House notes that Verita were responsible for centrally editing the reports from individual hospitals as part of the Savile Inquiry; further notes that Verita state on their website that We are renowned for our thoroughness and commitment to producing evidence-based reports that can withstand rigorous challenge; recognises that …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
20th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
COVERT SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is deeply concerned by the revelations of Peter Francis, former member of the Metropolitan Police Force's Special Demonstrations Squad, in relation to the unit's covert state surveillance of trade unions and their members, including Unison, the Fire Brigades Union, the Communication Workers Union, National Union of Teachers, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
EXTENSION OF THE BADGER CULL
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House believes that commencing the next badger cull in June 2015 is completely misguided and that it will result in many badger cubs being killed when they do not have TB; and calls on the Government to abandon plans for the 2015 cull since this has been found …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
HORMONE PREGNANCY TEST DRUGS (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
That this House notes that children were born with serious deformities due to hormone pregnancy test drugs taken by expectant mothers between 1953 and 1975; further notes with concern that many of those affected cannot retrieve their medical records from this period; further notes evidence from 1964 which shows that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
GLOBAL DIABETES PREVALENCE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply alarmed by a recent study by the University of East Anglia, which found that diabetes affects around 382 million people worldwide, a figure expected to rise to 592 million by 2035; is concerned that the consistently increasing economic impact of this disease on low, middle …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PRIORITIES FOR ROAD SAFETY
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the publication of Priorities for Road Safety by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (an All-Party Parliamentary Group); notes that these priorities include the setting of ambitious casualty reduction targets, measures to reduce drink and drug-driving, implementation of double/single British summertime, safer road design and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
MEASURING THE COST OF LIVING
Tabled by:
Frank Doran (Labour - Aberdeen North)
That this House believes that the Retail Price Index (RPI) remains the most accurate measure of the rise in the cost of living faced by UK workers; notes that over many decades the majority of pay bargaining in the UK has traditionally taken the RPI as its main reference point …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
FORGOTTEN 14s
Tabled by:
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party - None)
That this House recognises that those people working in Northern Ireland at ages 14 and 15 between 1947 and 1957 continue to be the subject of a discrepancy in that they have worked longer in comparison to their Great Britain counterparts when the working age changed to 15 in 1947; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE IN ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Tabled by:
John Healey (Labour - Wentworth and Dearne)
That this House commends the current plans to secure the future of one of the grandest stately homes in England, Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire, by placing it in a charitable trust and opening it to the public; acknowledges the exceptional splendour of this house and recognises the work already …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
LESBIANS AND GAYS SUPPORT THE MINERS GROUP 1984-85 TO 2015
Tabled by:
Hywel Francis (Labour - Aberavon)
That this House places on record its thanks to the Lesbians and Gays Supports the Miners' Group for its solidarity with mining communities organised by the Neath, Dulais and Swansea Valley Miners' Support Group and many other mining families in other coalfields during the miners' strike of 1984-85; recognises the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
17th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
SALE OF PARACETAMOL
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned that many vulnerable young people under the age of 18, who regularly self harm, are able with ease to buy paracetamol over the counter in shops; is aware that as UK law stands no age restrictions are currently in place to prevent this; notes, however, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
17th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PENSION SCAMS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House recognises the imminent change in the way personal pensions can be utilised; is concerned that tens of thousands of people, who qualify for more flexible arrangements from April 2015, have been targeted by those operating financial scams which seek to convince people to invest substantial pension savings …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
17th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
BRADFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE FA CUP
Tabled by:
Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour - Bradford South)
That this House congratulates Bradford City Football Club, the directors, coaches, playing staff and supporters on their magnificent FA Cup exploits this season; and notes they have been a credit to football and have enhanced the reputation of the city.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
16th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
NHS AND THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that the NHS is still included in the scope of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) despite the risk of this leading to a privatised, fragmented service that is run for private profit rather than public wellbeing; recognises that only a complete and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
INQUIRY INTO BA SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House calls for the setting up of an independent, judge-led, public inquiry into the surveillance of employees by British Airways and Gate Gourmet during and following industrial action undertaken by their employees.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
12th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
DETENTION AND TREATMENT OF BOYS FROM HARES
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 15 March 2015, Mothering Sunday in the UK, marks the second anniversary of the arrest of five 16-year-old Palestinian boys from the village of Hares; condemns their having been dragged out of their homes at 3am by Israeli soldiers with attack dogs, taken without explanation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
11th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
SAFETY AND SECURITY ROLE OF RAIL STATION STAFF
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House is concerned for the safety of the travelling public by threats to reduce the number of station staff; notes that the platform train interface is a major risk on the railways; further notes that Passenger Focus supports proper staffing at stations and has called for obligatory staffing …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
McDONALD'S TAX AFFAIRS AND THE EXCHEQUER
Tabled by:
Ian Davidson (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow South West)
That this House is gravely concerned at evidence of the aggressive tax avoidance strategies pursued by global fast-food chain McDonald's over several years up to 2013; commends the work of the worldwide coalition of trade unions and global justice campaigns that resulted in the disclosure of these findings in the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
10th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House welcomes the broadcast of the BBC's documentary India's Daughter, which draws attention to the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh and other women; applauds the students from Jawaharlal Nehru University who marched to protest against the treatment of women; commends the police force and justice system of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
10th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
ADULT SKILLS FUNDING IN LEICESTER
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned that funding for adult learning has been dramatically cut in Leicester, leading to the closure of the Leicester Open Distance Learning Centre and the Evington Road Centre; notes that the adult skills budget has fallen by over 30 per cent since 2010, and will …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PARITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House notes with concern that some outsourced providers of public sector contracts are failing to pay their employees on the same terms and conditions as those carrying out the same work directly for the public sector; believes that all employees carrying out public sector work should have parity …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
POSTAL WORKERS AND CYBERSTREETWISE PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House calls on the Government to withdraw the Cyberstreetwise publicity campaign which makes a joke of dogs biting postal workers; notes that over 3,000 postal workers are injured every year and that two were nearly killed in 2007-08; believes that education, training, encouraging responsible dog ownership, enforcement and …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
HUDDERSFIELD LITERARY FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House celebrates the commencement of the Huddersfield Literature Festival taking place from 5 to 15 March 2015; applauds the innovative and high profile events it holds to support and showcase new, emerging writers and performers since its inception in 2006; joins the Festival and others like it in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
9th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
6th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PSHE AND CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House is deeply concerned about recent cases of child abuse across the country; notes that recent reports from the Education Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Home Affairs Committee and the Children's Commissioner have all highlighted the key role that Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
5th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th March 2015
PARTIAL UPRATING FOR FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House notes with concern the situation faced by 550,000 British pensioners living overseas, primarily in Commonwealth countries, who are currently deprived of annual state pension uprating adjustments by the Government's frozen pension policy; believes that there is a positive incremental solution of partial uprating, involving introducing annual uprating …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
18th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th March 2015
PERSECUTION OF THE ROHINGYA COMMUNITY IN BURMA
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that the Rohingya community in Burma continues to suffer serious abuse of its fundamental human rights; further notes that many members of the Rohingya community have been forced into camps or to leave the country; believes that the Burmese government should establish a special administrative territory …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th March 2015
INDIA'S DAUGHTER AND ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes the very powerful effect of Leslee Udwin's documentary, India's Daughter, inspired by the Indian peoples' response to the gang rape of a 23 year old medical student, Jyoti Singh, as demonstrated by the resulting month-long protests of men and women from all walks of life; further …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2015
MEDIATION WITH UNESCO FOR THE REPATRIATION OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House is aware that half of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin 210 years ago using a flimsy legal justification during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, remain on display in the British Museum; notes that, when presented with the facts, the British public favours …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
6th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th March 2015
DIAGNOSIS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Tabled by:
Charles Hendry (Conservative - Wealden)
That this House notes the ten-fold increase over 10 years of labelling children with diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); further notes the guidance by NICE on the serious potential side effects of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for this condition; affirms that there are serious concerns about the overuse of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
4th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
BENEFITS SANCTIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House welcomes the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into Benefits sanctions policy beyond the Oakley Review; notes the large amount of compelling evidence from the PCS union, charities, welfare advisers and academics showing that the current sanctions regime is excessive, punitive and failing; is concerned that sanctions are …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
4th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
NATURAL RESOURCES OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House acknowledges the view of the World Bank that Israel's occupation is preventing Palestine from accessing its natural resources, including not only oil and gas but also agricultural land and water acquifers; notes the natural gas reserves of Gaza Marine One and Noa South of Gaza Marine Two …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th 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
4th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, 100 years ago, Sikh troops …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
3rd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
EPILEPSY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that there are more than 500,000 people in the UK who are affected by epilepsy, an illness that can develop in anyone at any age and be difficult to diagnose, with treatment often taking years to successfuly be established; understands that currently only one in …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
3rd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
PARDON FOR PEOPLE CONVICTED UNDER REPEALED ANTI-GAY LAWS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House welcomes the recent pardon granted to Alan Turing for his conviction under anti-gay laws; recognises that a further 50,000 to 100,000 men were also convicted of offences under those laws during the 20th century; believes this is one of the UK's great historical injustices; notes with concern …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
2nd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
POLICE WIDOWS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that police officers often place themselves in the way of harm to protect their communities, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice and leaving behind families and loved ones; believes that we have a moral and public duty to ensure all police widows and widowers are financially provided …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MEXICO
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes, on the occasion of the State Visit to the UK of the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, that continued violations of internationally accepted labour rights take place on a daily basis in Mexico, many of which have been carried out in an attempt to crush …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Andrew Love (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton)
That this House agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that there is a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; fears the outbreak of further hostilities unless the situation improves dramatically; notes the considerable amount of British and other international aid required to keep Gaza from deteriorating further and to assist in …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
26th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
YAMUNA RIVER IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is concerned by the damage caused by pollution to the Yamuna River, one of the holiest and most significant rivers in India; notes that domestic and commercial waste is dumped in large quantities into the river and that no fresh water flows through cities like Delhi, Mathura, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND'S FAIR ENOUGH? EMPLOYMENT CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour - None)
That this House welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's Fair Enough? employment campaign which aims to help employees assert their rights and remind them of the laws which protect those rights; commends the detailed report accompanying the campaign which outlines the common unfair employment practices that Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) clients have …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
UK OFFSHORE OIL INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Jim Sheridan (Labour - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the severity of the downturn in the UK's offshore oil industry resulting from the slump in oil prices; believes that short-term responses such as delay or cancellation of long-term projects, laying off workers, extending working hours, accelerating cost-cutting recruitment practices or changing terms and conditions without …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
EPILEPSY VOLUNTEERS
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the excellent work being done across the UK by groups like Epilepsy Action supporting the 600,000 people with epilepsy; recognises the outstanding efforts being made across the UK as a whole, but particularly in Northern Ireland, by volunteers who have helped raise the profile of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
25th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - North Tyneside)
That this House is deeply concerned by the introduction of charging for use of the new Child Maintenance Service and that a lack of resources means that £2.9 billion of the £3.9 billion arrears owed to single parent families is not being collected; deplores the fact that money once intended …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes the importance of support for students with disabilities to enable them to access education; is concerned with the proposed changes to the disabled students' allowance (DSA) announced on 7 April 2014 and updated in regulations laid on 16 October 2014; believes that the Non-Medical Help (NMH) …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION REPORT
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that rates of the chronic lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which causes scarring of people's lungs, have increased more than sixfold over the past 40 years, today accounting for the deaths of around 5,000 people a year in the UK; notes that the disease often …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
1980s HEALTH GUIDELINES ON SATURATED FATS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that recent evidence published in the journal, Open Heart, has determined that dietary guidelines given 30 years ago to avoid fatty foods were based on shaky evidence; believes that this has led to a focus on foods high in fat content; is concerned that this focus …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
MIGRANTS' DEATHS AT SEA
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses alarm at yet another tragic loss of life at sea when 300 migrants were feared drowned in the Mediterranean trying to escape through Libya; notes the wholly inappropriate tendency of many to blame the people-traffickers; acknowledges that thousands have died in the Mediterranean fleeing war, poverty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
RIGHT TO STRIKE
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes that 18 February 2015 is Global Day of Action for the Right to Strike; further notes that the Canadian Supreme Court on 30 January 2015 handed down a judgment proclaiming that the right to strike was a fundamental right inherent in the fact that freedom of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
WORKING CONDITIONS OF CARE WORKERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that care workers play an important role in looking after the elderly, sick and vulnerable; further notes that care workers should be treated with dignity and respect and should have the right to decent terms and conditions; believes that all care workers should be paid the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
DEVOLUTION FOR PROSPERITY MANIFESTO FOR YORKSHIRE AND NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the Devolution for Prosperity manifesto for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire; embraces that manifesto's vision for a future of strategic, local decision-making to bring about growth and prosperity for this key region; supports the focus on devolution of powers for transport, skills and support for businesses; recognises …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
12th February 2015
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
TRANSFER OF NATIONAL GALLERY STAFF TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
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
12th February 2015
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
DISPUTE INVOLVING CONTRACT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (LONDON) LTD
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of the cleaning contractor employed by Sotheby's London branch, Contract Cleaning and Maintenance (London) Ltd (CCML), towards the cleaners and porters who are members of the trade union United Voices of the World (UVW) who have issued a …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
11th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
MCKENZIE FRIENDS
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes that following the cuts in legal aid provision there has been an increase in people representing themselves in court with the assistance of a McKenzie Friend; understands that a McKenzie Friend is usually a non-lawyer and is often a friend or colleague of the litigant in …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
KIDS COUNT CHARITY
Tabled by:
John Leech (Liberal Democrat - Manchester, Withington)
That this House applauds the work undertaken by the Kids Count Charity and associated bodies in raising awareness about issues affecting young people's lives; recognises that the charity gives children and young people a voice to determine and influence their own future; welcomes the publication Youth Crime: Bringing the voice …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
9th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
BARNET UNISON CARE WORKERS PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House notes with grave concern the continuation of the long-running industrial dispute between Barnet Council and Your Choice Barnet (YCB), a local authority trading company 100 per cent owned by the London Borough of Barnet, which provides services for adults with disabilities; further notes that this dispute relates …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 1
9th February 2015
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
9th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Friday 6th March 2015
PARKING ON PRIVATE LAND APPEALS AND PARKING DISCOUNTS
Tabled by:
John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
That this House notes that appeals can be made in respect of parking on private land to an independent body; further notes, however, that certain parking organisations will not give discounts for early payment to people who appeal to the Parking on Private Land Appeals (POPLA); and believes that this …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
9th February 2015
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2015
FURTHER EDUCATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House deplores the cuts to the further education budget which will impact severely on Bradford College and on other colleges throughout the country; notes that 24 per cent is to be cut from that budget in the next financial year; believes that crucial stepping stones back into learning …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
23rd February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2015
MEASURE TO MINIMISE TAX EVASION
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House calls on HM Revenue and Customs to amend the standard income tax form to include a question box on whether the person completing it has control of a foreign bank account so that if the box were ticked, the location of the account would have to be …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2015
PREMIER LEAGUE TELEVISION RIGHTS
Tabled by:
George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes that broadcasters are paying more than £5 billion for the rights to televise Premier League games and that this amounts to more than £10 million a match, with further international sales still to come; points out that, while this demonstrates the strength of the league and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
12th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2015
STATELESSNESS AND TERRORISM LAWS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is appalled at the decision by Bahrain to revoke the nationality of over 100 human rights defenders, doctors, journalists, bloggers and ex-parliamentarians since 2012 and most recently in January 2015 when it revoked the citizenship of 72 individuals; is concerned that this decision has made many individuals …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th February 2015
George Galloway signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th February 2015
COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS REPORT ON REFORM OF LEGAL AID
Tabled by:
Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the Thirty-sixth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, on Implementing reforms to civil legal aid, HC 808; is concerned by the figures published by the Committee which highlight a 30 per cent rise in cases starting in family courts where both parties are representing themselves …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1