27th October 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th October 2025
Treatment of Professor Michael Ben-Gad
Tabled by:
Luke Akehurst (Labour - North Durham)
That this House is deeply concerned by the antisemitic and targeted harassment campaign against Michael Ben-Gad, Professor of Economics at City, University of London; condemns any campaign that seeks to intimidate and drive out lecturers because they are Israeli or Jewish; notes that attacks of this nature are particularly distressing …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
27th October 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th October 2025
Baby Loss Month
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the end of Baby Loss Awareness Month, observed each October to honour babies who have died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth; highlights that whether a loss is felt in the fifth week, the 15th week or the 25th week, the fact remains that it …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)
Signatures by party:
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
27th October 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 27th October 2025
National Memorial for armed forces veterans who lost their lives in Northern Ireland
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of all members of the United Kingdom's armed forces who lost their lives during the conflict in Northern Ireland; recognises the immense contribution of service personnel who served with dedication and professionalism in the most challenging circumstances; acknowledges the deep …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
13th October 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025
Frozen tissue brain cancer treatment
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House recognises that malignant brain tumour prognosis remains dismal and that treatment has barely changed in the last 50 years; notes that many new innovative testing and treatment techniques make use of the biological information stored in tumour tissue samples; further notes that to remain usable for these …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2025
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
30th June 2025
Jo White signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Durham Miners' Gala 2025
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House celebrates the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala, to be held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, organised by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA); recognises the Gala, known as The Big Meeting, as the world’s greatest celebration of trade-unionism, working-class culture, and international solidarity; notes its historical significance since 1871; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd June 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 23rd June 2025
Baby loss kits
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes that over 500 miscarriages occur daily in the UK and that many women have to resort to using makeshift materials to collect baby loss remains; further notes the recommendations of the 2023 Pregnancy Loss Review that the NHS should develop and deliver a Compassionate Clinical Care …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 3
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd June 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 21st June 2025
CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes that some local authorities as part of their licensing requirements for taxis and private hire vehicles mandate the use of CCTV systems inside the vehicle; and believes that there should mandatory CCTV in all taxi and private hire vehicles by 2030 at the latest.
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd June 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Saturday 21st June 2025
Taxi and private vehicle hire licensing
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that there are growing concerns about cross-border hiring of taxis and private hire vehicles, where drivers obtain licenses in areas with less stringent regulations and then operate in areas with higher standards or greater demand; further believes that this can lead to inconsistent safety and vehicle …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th June 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 11th June 2025
School shooting in Graz
Tabled by:
Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House expresses its shock at the school shooting in Graz, Austria; and conveys its deepest sympathies to the victims, their families and the wider city of Graz.
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2025
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th June 2025
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Independent - York Central)
That this House notes that 15 June 2025 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an international occasion to highlight the abuse, neglect and exploitation experienced by older people; recognises the vital work of Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the abuse of older people, in supporting victim-survivors …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th April 2025
Jo White signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme
Tabled by:
Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
That this House is deeply concerned regarding the impact of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) scandal; notes that, in the Autumn Budget, the Government released equivalent funds from the Miners’ Pension Scheme (MPS), but this welcome move to improve former miners’ pensions was not extended to the BCSSS; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
18th March 2025
Jo White signed this EDM on Thursday 20th March 2025
Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in supporting economic regeneration, employment, and growth in coalfield communities across the UK; notes that the CRT was established in 1999 by the then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to address the economic and social challenges resulting …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th January 2025
Jo White signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th December 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024
Reform of electoral law
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
10th December 2024
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th December 2024
25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st November 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Violence against women and girls
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
12th November 2024
Jo White signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th November 2024
National Sherwood Forest Day
Tabled by:
Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest)
That this House welcomes the celebration of a first National Sherwood Forest Day on 20 February on the anniversary of the birth of Major Hayman Rooke in 1723 for whom the Major Oak at Edwinstowe is named; notes that Sherwood Forest is a national environmental, cultural and heritage asset and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th November 2024
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th October 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Jo White signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 44
Labour: 42
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1