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Early Day Motion
Centenary of the derailment of the Flying Scotsman (23 Signatures)
13 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that 10 May 2026 will mark the centenary of the inadvertent derailment of the Flying Scotsman at Cramlington during the General Strike of 1926; further notes that the intention of the miners involved was to disrupt the movement of a strike-breaking coal train and that, despite …
Early Day Motion
Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign (19 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House expresses support for the Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign which seeks to stop ticket price rises in the top-flight of English football by way of a two-year price halt for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons; congratulates the 115 supporter organisations who put club rivalries aside …
Early Day Motion
Lobby of Parliament by refugee groups (12 Signatures)
28 Nov 2024
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House welcomes the lobby of Parliament by refugee groups including Northumberland County of Sanctuary; acknowledges that the UK has, for centuries, provided a safe haven for those fleeing oppression; understands that many people seeking asylum display qualities of great courage and resilience and have abilities which can serve …
Early Day Motion
Football ticket prices (26 Signatures)
9 Sep 2024
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both penalising loyal senior …
Early Day Motion
Ronnie Campbell (30 Signatures)
4 Mar 2024
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
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 …
Early Day Motion
40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2) (33 Signatures)
4 Mar 2024
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
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 …
Early Day Motion
Refugee campaign groups from the North East (14 Signatures)
13 Nov 2023
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House welcomes the lobby of Parliament by refugee groups from the North East of England to be held in Room S of Portcullis House from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Tuesday 28 November; proudly acknowledges that the UK has, for centuries, provided a haven for those fleeing oppression; understands …
Early Day Motion
Tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton (27 Signatures)
23 Oct 2023
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes with sorrow the passing of Ashington born World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton; further notes Bobby’s successful career with Manchester United for whom he played between 1956 and 1973 winning the English First Division three times, the FA Cup and the European Cup; notes Sir Bobby’s …
Early Day Motion
Zero hours contracts (24 Signatures)
18 May 2023
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes the data released by The Office for National Statistics that shows that 1.1 million UK workers are employed on zero hours contracts, a ten fold increase since 2004; understands that in England 3.5 percent of those in work, have no set hours, meaning they are often …
Early Day Motion
Royal Mail industrial dispute and the universal service obligation (55 Signatures)
3 Nov 2022
Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House condemns the actions of Royal Mail which, it believes is threatening up to 10,000 job cuts from the postal service; notes that Royal Mail made £758 million in profit in the year to March 2022, but paid out most of that, around £567 million, to shareholders in …