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Early Day Motion
Manchester Arena terror attacks (3 Signatures)
21 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes the melancholy anniversary of the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena during the Ariana Grande concert which killed twenty-two and injured many others on this day seven years ago; whilst noting the long public inquiry and its many conclusions, believes that there are many questions still unanswered, …
Early Day Motion
School funding (2 Signatures)
13 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes with regret the cuts across the country in real-terms to school funding since 2010, including in Rochdale where schools have had a real-terms cut in funding of £18.9m since 2010, equivalent to £548 per pupil in Rochdale; and calls on the Government to reverse these cuts …
Early Day Motion
Arms sales to Israel (5 Signatures)
13 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes clearly established international law which prohibits intentionally or recklessly attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure; further notes that British arms sold to Israel are potentially being used to commit such serious violations of international law; condemns the killing of tens of thousands of people by Israel, and …
Early Day Motion
Day for Mourning and Solidarity with Gaza (3 Signatures)
13 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House notes the global Day for Mourning and Solidarity with Gaza held on 14 May 2024 organised by Experts House; expresses its solidarity with those standing up against the ongoing genocide in Gaza; and condemns the suffering endured by the people of Gaza, and the unprecedented growing death …
Early Day Motion
15th anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War and support for the Tamil community (7 Signatures)
8 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House acknowledges the 15th anniversary of the Sri Lankan Civil War's conclusion on 18 May 2009, marking the end of a conflict that caused significant casualties and displacement, particularly affecting the Tamil community; remembers all lives lost, emphasising the civilian casualties and the enduring suffering and impact on …
Early Day Motion
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star and Its aftermath (3 Signatures)
1 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House solemnly commemorates the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, the military action that took place in June 1984 at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, resulting in significant loss of life and severe damage to the holiest site in Sikhism; expresses its deep regret over the devastating …
Early Day Motion
Constitutional status of the Punjab region (4 Signatures)
1 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House recognises the distinct cultural, historical, and linguistic identity of the Punjab region within India; appreciates the vibrant contributions of the Punjabi community to the global diaspora, including that within the United Kingdom; acknowledges the aspirations of many Punjabis for greater self-governance akin to the status afforded to …
Early Day Motion
Trial and release of Jagtar Singh Johal (5 Signatures)
1 May 2024
Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House expresses its deep concern over the ongoing detention of British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal who was arrested in Punjab, India on 4 November 2017; notes the allegations of torture and denial of fair trial rights as documented by international human rights bodies; recognises the significant distress this …
Early Day Motion
Barclays Bank branch closures (2 Signatures)
24 Apr 2024
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, …
Early Day Motion
Restrictions on cash deposits (1 Signatures)
24 Apr 2024
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 …