24th February 2020
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020
Assaults on shopworkers
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House deplores the rise in verbal and physical abuse of shopworkers, notes that according to research conducted by USDAW, over 400 retail workers were assaulted each day last year and that 62 per cent of retail staff have been the victim of either verbal or physical abuse; further …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2019
Jim McMahon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th September 2019
CONFLICT IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House expresses huge concern about the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in Kashmir by the Indian Government, stripping away the right to special status for the people of Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the road to ethnic cleansing opened up by the ongoing communications blackout and the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2018
Jim McMahon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th July 2018
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-LED HOUSING PROJECTS WITHIN HOUSING LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds North West)
That this House expresses support for the creation of legislative exemptions for community-led housing projects within proposed housing measures that would unnecessarily hinder their progress; acknowledges the specific needs such housing schemes require within the law in order to be successful; and considers their creation a legitimate potential solution to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th April 2018
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
19th December 2017
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
20th February 2017
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Friday 3rd February 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016
CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …
169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2016
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 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
13th April 2016
Jim McMahon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposals to privatise HM Land Registry; notes that the Government launched the consultation document at 5pm on the last sitting day before the Easter Recess when the House had risen; is aware that previous plans to privatise HM Land Registry were …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1