5th November 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th April 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 14th April 2016
STOKE GIFFORD PARISH COUNCIL PARK RUN DECISION
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House expresses disappointment at the decision of Stoke Gifford Parish Council to begin charging Parkrun for use of its parks, becoming the first in the world to do so, effectively destroying the central ethos of Parkrun; notes that Parkrun is an organisation which provides a free, timed five …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th March 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2016
UNALIGNED DAIRY FARMERS
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying high quality dairy products and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the significantly reduced price unaligned dairy farmers are being forced to accept for their milk on the open …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2016; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over; recognises that women still face a significant amount of inequality, with one in four women being subject to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
DETENTION OF TAIR KAMINER IN ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern reports that on 10 January 2016, a 19-year-old Israeli conscientious objector, Tair Kaminer, was sentenced to 20 days of imprisonment for her refusal to enlist in the Israeli army; further notes that, with tensions high in Israel, this is a particularly difficult time to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th February 2016
LONELINESS: THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House congratulates The Yorkshire Post newspaper on the second anniversary of its Loneliness: the hidden epidemic campaign which, in conjunction with the Campaign to End Loneliness, raises awareness of the issue of social isolation; recognises the importance of this campaign and the work being done by the Campaign …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2016
SPEAK UP FOR LIBRARIES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that public libraries are hugely important to our communities; acknowledges that many have already closed or are under threat; welcomes the Speak Up For Library lobby of Parliament in support of the public library service on 9 February 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st February 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
LGBT HISTORY MONTH (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place in February and welcomes 2016's theme of Religion, Belief and Philosophy; celebrates the seismic shift in legal equality for LGBT people under successive Labour governments from 1997 to 2010, including the abolition of Section 28, …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
JOB LOSSES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the announcement that Johnston Press, which publishes titles including the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Lancashire Evening Post, The Scotsman and Derry Journal, is to cull almost 100 editorial posts; notes that this announcement comes just days after Newsquest announced that up to 25 …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th January 2016
VETOES ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that the UN Security Council has a primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security; further recognises the commitment made by all heads of state and government at the 2005 World Summit on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th January 2016
ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Mary Creagh (Labour - Wakefield)
That this House notes the potential closure of the Royal Mail delivery office in Ossett, Wakefield; further notes that this may affect in excess of 11,000 properties; notes the impact that this will have on customers who rely on this facility to receive their goods, especially those with disabilities, those …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016
SUPPORT FOR CUMBRIA FLOOD EFFORTS
Tabled by:
Jamie Reed (Labour - Copeland)
That this House extends its sincerest thanks to everyone who volunteered and provided donations to support the people of Cumbria in response to the Storm Desmond flooding; notes the selfless efforts and community spirit demonstrated by many organisations, charities and businesses, including Keswick Flood Action Group, Majlis Khuddam ul-Ahmadiyya, the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016
COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2016 …
84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th January 2016
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016
VOTING FOR HON. MEMBERS ON MATERNITY OR PATERNITY LEAVE
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Kilburn)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to allow hon. Members on maternity or paternity leave to vote by proxy during their absence from the House; notes that there are no standing orders in place permitting hon. Members to vote whilst caring for young children or …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015
COMMENTS BY DONALD TRUMP
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House condemns the recent comments by US Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, regarding his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States; notes that the language he uses is extremely divisive and will incite discrimination and hatred; further notes that such comments will be seized upon …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th November 2015
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS AND ACCESS TO ATOS IN WEST YORKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that many of those claiming personal independence payment are among the most vulnerable, disabled and ill people within our society and that large numbers of them cannot reasonably spend up to three hours travelling in a day; notes that the district of Kirklees, with 440,000 residents, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th November 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
BRITISH WOMEN AND THE NEW BRITISH PASSPORT
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House recognises the great contribution made by Hilda of Whitby, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley, the Brontë sisters, George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Dorothy Hodgkin, Iris Murdoch, Barbara Hepworth, Elisabeth Frink, Bridget Riley, Zandra Rhodes, Vivienne Westwood, Margery Kemp, Marie Stopes, Meera Syal, Aphra Behn, Lady Mary …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
9th November 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2015
HAROLD WILSON CENTENARY IN 2016
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that 11 March 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harold Wilson; further notes that Harold Wilson won four general elections, kept the UK out of Vietnam but in NATO and successfully delivered a referendum on the EU; considers that Mr Wilson introduced vast …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 2
29th October 2015
Jo Cox 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
4th November 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th November 2015
VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA AND MURDERS OF BRITISH TOURISTS IN 2002
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House notes the forthcoming visit by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, following the lifting of his ban to enter the UK; further notes that Prime Minister Modi was Governor of the state of Gujarat in 2002 when sectarian violence led to the murder of three British …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd November 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI AND KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Government to take advantage of the unique opportunity presented by the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of Kashmir and press him to work with …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2015
OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTRES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House opposes the decision to close the Open University regional centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Gateshead, Leeds, London and Oxford; notes that the closures would threaten the education and guidance available to students; recognises that the closures could result in the loss of hundreds of jobs; calls for …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Friday 30th 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
21st October 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
TACKLING HOLIDAY HUNGER
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that thousands of children in the UK are suffering from hunger and malnutrition during school holidays; further notes the impact that this has on children's wellbeing and educational attainment; recognises the need to provide greater support for projects which are working to ensure children are fed …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
12th October 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th October 2015
'ONE TEAM FOR OUR NHS' CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recognises the essential work carried out by support staff in helping the NHS achieve consistently high standards of care and patient experience; believes that everyone who works in the NHS should be properly valued, whatever role they fill; asserts that the media-driven divide between frontline clinical services …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2015
YORKSHIRE DAY AND WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Yorkshire Day, which falls on 1 August 2015, and Yorkshire Week, from 1 to 9 August 2015, to celebrate all that God's Own County has to offer; notes that Yorkshire Day was first celebrated on 1 August 1975, the 216th anniversary of the Battle of Minden, …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
25th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Green parties at the recent general election, showing the unified support across the House on this animal protection issue; recalls that 94 per cent of …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DETENTION OF ANDARGACHEW TSIGE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is dismayed by the continued detention of UK national, and Ethiopian opposition activist, Andargachew Tsige, who was kidnapped from Yemen a year ago on 23 June and held since in solitary confinement in an undisclosed location in Ethiopia; notes with concern that Mr Tsige was sentenced to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th July 2015
ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TRANSPENNINE AND MIDLAND MAINLINE ROUTES
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House welcomes the Yorkshire Post's Back on Track campaign that seeks to urge the Government to honour its pre-election pledge and urgently reinstate plans to electrify the TransPennine and Midland Mainline routes; notes with concern that the loss of these infrastructure projects undermines the Northern Powerhouse agenda and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
SUGARY DRINKS AND HEALTH RISKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked by Harvard University research showing that sugary drinks are implicated in 184,000 deaths worldwide; is deeply concerned that this figure includes 1,316 people from the UK; notes that added sugars such as those found in fizzy drinks are 11 times more likely to cause Type …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House condemns all systematic human rights violations committed in Kashmir; calls on the Government to encourage the Indian government to abolish the Indian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act which has been pronounced by several UN treaty bodies to be in violation of international law; further calls on the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th July 2015
CONFLICT IN SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned about ongoing conflict, humanitarian crises and human rights challenges in Sudan and South Sudan; notes the UK's important contribution to the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended one of Africa's longest running civil wars and led to the secession of South Sudan; is gravely …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd June 2015
29 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
4th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 2nd July 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
"at end add 'and furthermore would enjoy widespread public support in Britain, as demonstrated by the petition started by Lizzie Swarf from Brighton, which secured over 165,000 signatures in its first 10 days, notwithstanding the need for Government urgently to develop and implement a cross-departmental strategy to reduce food waste …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
TREATMENT OF THE ROHINGYA IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House notes that the continuing persecution of the Rohingya people in Burma has caused and continues to create a humanitarian disaster in the area; further notes that the Muslim Rohingya minority have been described as the most persecuted people in the world; further notes that they are subject …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
RUGBY LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the 7,300 strong increase in regular participation in rugby league as announced by Sport England; recognises the importance of sport and physical recreation for the British public; further welcomes all those new to playing the game of rugby league; believes this increase demonstrates the role rugby …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd July 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
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BUSINESS RATES REVALUATION
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House notes that present business rates are based on valuations carried out in 2008, prior to the world financial crash and ensuing recessions; is concerned that the revaluation postponement in 2013 severed the link to rental values, which would otherwise have seen business rates fall in many parts …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
UN PUBLIC SERVICE DAY
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House welcomes and supports the UN Public Service Day on 23 June 2015; recognises that Public Service Day pays tribute to all those who work in roles that serve the public and highlights their contribution to society in delivering key services to residents and communities across the length …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th June 2015
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ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT OF GAZA
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that 8 July 2015 will be the first anniversary of the start of the most recent and most devastating Israeli military operation in Gaza and resulted in, according to the UN, more than 2,000 deaths, 1,492 of them civilians and 551 of those, children; notes that …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes Red Spokes for organising The Big Ride, a sponsored bicycle ride by some 1,000 cyclists from Edinburgh to London to be held from 1 to 9 August 2015 to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance, a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to helping deprived …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
4th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CLASSIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CLOTHES
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House notes with concern that, at present, children's fancy dress costumes are classified as toys and, as such, are not necessarily fire-proofed or retardant; further notes that whilst fancy dress clothes have passed a flammability test and been awarded a CE mark this test, known as an EN71 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
3rd June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CARERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Jo Cox signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Thangam Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1