Kevan Jones's 85 Early Day Motions
5th December 2023
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2024

Pay for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to the commitment and dedication of the 1,700 civilian seafarers, including trainees, at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); is concerned that nearly fifteen years of pay restraint is having a negative effect on recruitment, retention, training and industrial relations in the RFA; notes that inflation …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd November 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th March 2023

Intimidation at community, parish and town councils

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House expresses its support and appreciation for local community, parish and town councils which are the first tier of local government in England and Wales and play a vital role in our communities; notes with concern that whilst the vast majority of local councils are well run, there …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2023
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th February 2023

World Book Day 2023

Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall South)
That this House supports World Book Day in its mission to promote reading for pleasure; commends tis success in distributing 50 million book tokens annually to children; with a further 101,000 books donated to children by publishers, the Arts Council and others; notes reading for pleasure is the single biggest …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
6th February 2023
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 27th February 2023

Local government

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes the important role of local government in providing services to communities; further notes that, regrettably, councils currently face a funding gap of £3.19 billion; expresses strong concern that the serious depletion of councils’ reserves will lead to vital services being cut; further expresses concern that, as …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th January 2023
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2023

Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that, on 27 January 2023, the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than 1.1 million people died, including nearly one million Jewish men, women and children; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
14th November 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2023

Protests in Iran

Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House notes that protests against the Iranian government have been taking place for the last two months in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini; further notes with alarm that the Iranian authorities have killed more than 300 people and detained thousands of others in response; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st November 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2022

Funding for fire and rescue services

Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
11th October 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022

Financial restitution to women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many Members across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; notes that at least 3.8 million women have been impacted by the …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd November 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd November 2022

Fleet Solid Support ship contract

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this house believes that the Fleet Solid Support Ship is a warship; contends that UK warships should be designed, built and maintained in UK shipyards in order to strengthen sovereign defence capability and ensure national security considerations are met; welcomes the plethora of economic and social benefits that could …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
14th June 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2022

Clean Air Day 2022

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House celebrates Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16th June and the ongoing campaign to tackle air pollution; recognises that air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK and the disastrous impact it has on individuals, families and communities; regrets that air pollution …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th June 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2022

Treatment of Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th November 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2022

Conduct of councillors towards town and parish council clerks

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House notes with deep concern convincing evidence collected by the Association of Local Council Clerks showing that, far from being untypical, the toxic behaviour by Parish Councillors in Cheshire exposed online in December 2020, is endemic in a significant minority of Town and Parish Councils; deplores the departure …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
1st February 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Siblings in the care system

Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House notes the urgent need to improve sibling contact for children in care; further notes that research shows more than 70 per cent of looked-after children with a sibling in care are separated from that brother or sister; further expresses concern about the harm caused when sibling relationships …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
6th January 2022
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 24th January 2022

Post Office Horizon compensation scheme

Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow)
That this House believes that the 555 litigants, who won civil proceedings against Post Office Ltd in 2018-19, should not be excluded from the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme; that the exclusion of these litigants from the compensation scheme is having and will continue to have a direct and devastating …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 37
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th May 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th November 2021

Giving every child the best start in life

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
1st November 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 8th November 2021

Support for autism diagnosis

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House has considered the Westminster Commission on Autism’s third report entitled Support Surrounding Diagnosis; recognises that the period surrounding an autism diagnosis is often stressful and uncertain; notes that access to the right support is vital; further notes that many people seeking an autism diagnosis do not have …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021

Communication of changes to the state pension age for 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Andrew Gwynne (Labour - Denton and Reddish)
That this House notes the recent findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report entitled Women's State Pension Age: our findings on the Department for Work and Pensions' communication of changes; urges the Government to recognise the negative effects of successive DWP maladministration; calls for compensation for 1950s-born women; …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th September 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 20th September 2021

North East Child Poverty

Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes the rapidly increasing levels of child poverty in the North East, including in Wansbeck, among other areas of the North, rising from 26 per cent in 2014-15 to 37 per cent in 2019-20 now the second highest rate across the country only behind London; further notes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
11th May 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th May 2021

Student Publication Association Awards 2021

Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House congratulates Palatinate on being named the Student Publication Association’s Best Publication for 2021; commends Toby Donegan-Cross, Will Hutchings, and Poppy-Lulu Roberts for winning Best News Story; further commends Toby Donegan-Cross on being named Best Reporter; notes that Palatinate was highly commended for Best Sports Coverage and for …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th January 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 4th March 2021

The gender pension gap

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House expresses concern about the gender pension gap which stands at around 40.3 per cent, more than twice the gender pay gap of 17.3 per cent, representing a differential in pension income of around £7,500 a year; understands that women’s lower average lifetime earnings, as well as the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th February 2021
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th February 2021

Child poverty in the North East

Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck)
That this House notes that more than one in three children and young people are growing up in poverty in the North East and this figure rises to 42 per cent for children under the age of five; further notes that with a rise from 26 per cent to 35 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020

Places of worship

Tabled by: John Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House recognises the considerable role played by places of worship of all faiths in providing support to communities and individuals; is deeply concerned at the impact on mental health and personal wellbeing, especially on the the elderly, of the closure of places of worship during the period of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
22nd October 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 2nd November 2020

United Nations Day on 24 October 2020

Tabled by: Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House joins in celebrating United Nations Day on 24 October 2020, marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into effect; acknowledges the significant contributions made by the United Nations Organisation and the other agencies of the United Nations System to international peace and security, humanitarian …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 28th September 2020

Early pay rise for NHS staff

Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment and sacrifice of NHS staff throughout the covid-19 outbreak; believes that the depth of public gratitude for this work must now be reflected in what the Government does next for NHS staff; notes that as it stands, NHS staff must wait until 2021 …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th June 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020

Prison officers' retirement age

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises prison officers carry out some of the hardest public service work in dangerous and often violent conditions; notes that prison officers are expected to continue to carry out this work until they are 68 years old; acknowledges that people living longer does not always equate to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th March 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2020

Real fur imports

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the imports and sales of real fur products; notes that the UK has long banned the main methods of fur so-called production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur factory farming, due to their inherent cruelty; believes that, in view of …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Conservative: 9
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th June 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2020

Yell Limited

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes the concerns of small businesses and self-employed workers across the UK at the business practices of Yell Limited, such as Lynne Wilson of Barrhead, a sole trading language tutor, who invested a significant sum of money in a Yell contract which has produced zero new clients …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
17th June 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2020

Cessation of Production and Redundancies at De La Rue Gateshead

Tabled by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House deplores De La Rue’s proposal to cease banknote production at their facility in Gateshead; regrets the Government's award of the passport printing contract to an overseas company; is concerned about putting 255 highly-skilled workers at risk of redundancy in addition to 170 posts made redundant in 2019; …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 1
11th June 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2020

Bombardier Redundancies and Aerospace Sector

Tabled by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House notes with regret the announcement of 400 full time redundancies at Bombardier, Belfast and additional risk to 200 agency staff; acknowledges the severe impact covid-19 has had and will continue to have on the economy generally and the aerospace and aviation sector in particular; notes that the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th June 2020

Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 43
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th April 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th May 2020

British Airways job cuts

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to not use the covid-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th May 2020

Redundancies at British Airways

Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House recognises that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has enabled it to work with businesses and trade unions to protect the economy and avoid mass redundancies; appreciates the role aviation workers have played in operating flights, repatriating citizens and delivering essential medical and personal protective equipment supplies; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th May 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th May 2020

Free School Meal Vouchers

Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House acknowledges the valuable support provided to vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils during the covid-19 pandemic by the provision of free school meal vouchers; recognises the difficulties schools and parents are facing due to problems with the Edenred system in the provision of the vouchers; and calls on the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd April 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020

New starters under the CJRS

Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises there are loopholes in the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme for new starters; acknowledges that the support offered of 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500 a month is vital for workers during the coronavirus outbreak; recognises that the cut-off date of 19 March 2020 for …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th January 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2020

Tackling online harm to children with a duty of care regulator

Tabled by: Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Online Harms White Paper in April 2019 and subsequent assurances by the Government that they will introduce a robust regulator to safeguard children online; further notes that over 45,000 people signed the NSPCC’s Wild West Web petition calling for statutory regulation so …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th January 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2020

Ban on trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
3rd February 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2020

Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign and tourism in the North-East

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House supports the regeneration of the Passionate People, Passionate Places brand that did so much to sell the North East to the country and raise regional pride previously; notes that VisitEngland measured an exceptional rise in North-East tourism as a result of the previous campaign; recognises the importance …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
15th January 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th January 2020

Adult Social Care

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House recognises with concern the widespread funding and staffing shortfall in social care services; welcomes the commitment in all major party manifestos to seek reform of the social care sector; notes the significant challenges an ageing population poses for local authorities and the NHS; further recognises the significant …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2019
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Friday 10th January 2020

IR35 review and off-payroll tax roll-out to private sector

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector, despite the damage that this has done to the public sector including the NHS; further notes that the off-payroll tax means a 14.3 per cent extra cost on UK business …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th January 2020
Kevan Jones signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th January 2020

Tribute to Ron Hogg CBE

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Ron Hogg CBE, the first and much loved and respected Police, Crime and Victims' Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington who passed away following a brave battle with motor neurone disease; recognises his huge contribution to policing by serving as a …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
8th May 2019
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 11th July 2019

STATE-FUNDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM

Tabled by: Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern that victims of terrorist atrocities are not automatically eligible for legal aid; regrets that a recently published government review rejected introducing automatic non-means-tested legal aid funding to bereaved families after a state-related death; notes that state organisations involved in deaths from terrorist attacks have access …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd May 2019

PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN

Tabled by: Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd May 2019
Kevan Jones signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd May 2019

DEMENTIA FUND

Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House notes that an estimated 60 per cent of recipients of homecare and 70 per cent of care home residents live with dementia; acknowledges that dementia is a condition caused by diseases of the brain with complex support needs that should be met by the NHS, like any …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Conservative: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st May 2019
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2019: BODY IMAGE

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 13-19 May was Mental Health Awareness Week as organised by the Mental Health Foundation and that this year's theme was body image; notes that poor body image is experienced by people of any gender at all stages of life and that this can contribute to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
7th March 2019
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CIVIL SERVICE PAY

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes since 2010 pay increases in the civil service have not kept up with inflation; is aware that since 2010 average salary levels in the civil service have fallen in value, by comparison with inflation, by between 1.1 per cent (consumer price index) and 1.9 per cent …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
7th May 2019
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FAIR PAY FOR THE ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY'S MERCHANT SEAFARERS

Tabled by: Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport)
That this House recognises the strategic significance to the UK of the near 2000 merchant seafarers employed on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) who re-fuel, re-arm and re-supply Royal Navy ships wherever they are in the world; notes that successive freezes, cuts and restraint since 2008-09 have seriously undermined pay …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
10th April 2019
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SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION RELENTLESS

Tabled by: Lord Walney (Crossbench - Barrow and Furness)
That this House recognises the sacrifice made by the submariners of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy and the dedication of shipwrights and craftsmen across the United Kingdom in constructing and maintaining the Royal Navy submarines in which they serve; commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of UK continuous at-sea deterrence, known as Operation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
3rd April 2019
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FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY 4 MAY 2019

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2019
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HOLIDAY PAY FOR IN-HOUSE STAFF

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House shows its gratitude for the consistent hard work and dedication of parliamentary staff at all levels, without whom this House would be unable to conduct its significant work; urges the House administration to comply with the 2017 Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Dudley Metropolitan …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th June 2018
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GENA TURGEL MBE

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Non-affiliated - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th June 2018
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SEAFARERS AWARENESS WEEK 2018

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes Seafarers Awareness Week 2018, 23 to 30 June 2018, and its theme of UK maritime employment opportunities; recognises the socio­economic and strategic value of the UK's traditional role as a centre of maritime employment, training and skills; further welcomes the 18 per cent growth in the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th June 2018
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DEFENCE FIRE AND RESCUE PROJECT CONTRACT AND MOD CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Tabled by: Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House strongly objects to the awarding of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project contract to Capita Business Services; notes the recent decision of the Government to strip the same company of a £400 million maintenance contract due to significant concerns raised by the National Audit Office; believes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th June 2018
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POST OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE IN MEMBERS' LOBBY

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House greatly values the service, over decades, of the Post Office counter staff in the Members' Lobby Post Office; views with concern the proposal to shut down the counter service in that Office; regrets that hon. Members have not had this properly drawn to their attention; acknowledges that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th May 2018
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POOR PERFORMANCE ON NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes the Public Accounts Committee report into Rail Franchising in the UK which recognised that Passengers on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise have suffered an appalling level of delays and cancellations since the franchise started in 2014 and that the franchising model is broken; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th March 2018
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UK PASSPORTS CONTRACT

Tabled by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recognises that not awarding the passports contract to De La Rue puts high-skilled jobs in the North East at risk, damages the reputation of British business and reduces our standing in Europe and the world; calls on the Home Secretary to urgently review the procurement process that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
30th January 2018
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FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DURHAM UNIVERSITY'S LAW SCHOOL

Tabled by: Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House congratulates Durham University's Law School on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the Law School over the last 50 years including reaching its best ever performances in the National Student Survey and QS World Rankings in 2017, the distinguished high achievements of its award-winning scholarship and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
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FUTURE OF HARTLEPOOL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Tabled by: Mike Hill (Labour - Hartlepool)
That this House acknowledges the important role Hartlepool United Football Club has played in the community of Hartlepool; congratulates the supporters of Hartlepool United Football Club for their efforts to respond to the financial crisis of the Club; further congratulates the Club which is now in its 110th year on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2017
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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL, BLAYDON

Tabled by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House congratulates St Thomas More School, Blaydon on celebrating 50 years of high quality education to young people; commends the dedication of staff members, governors, parents and pupils who have contributed to its success over half a century; further commends everyone who has contributed to the year-long anniversary …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th November 2017
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MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN AUSTRALIA

Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House welcomes the result of the Australian marriage equality survey which had a resounding result for the yes campaign with 61.6 per cent in favour; notes that the turnout for the survey was 79.5 per cent, higher than that of the 2017 general election or EU referendum turnout; …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
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LIFTING THE BAN ON UK FLIGHTS TO SHARM EL SHEIKH

Tabled by: Jonathan Lord (Conservative - Woking)
That this House welcomes the successful implementation of the UK-Egyptian joint action plan and substantial investment in upgrading security at Sharm El Sheikh airport using UK expertise in transport and security services; understands that Sharm El Sheikh airport is now considered by Department for Transport officials as one of the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st November 2017
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PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2017

Tabled by: Nic Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 16 November 2017 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters on their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Lights initiative, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
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75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559

Tabled by: Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th June 2017
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WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2017
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DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
29th March 2017
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GLUTEN-FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease, for whom the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life, must have access to gluten-free prescriptions to maintain their health; notes that without access to prescriptions the most vulnerable people, those on low incomes, the elderly and those with …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2017
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ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PROVIDING BASELOAD ENERGY TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House is concerned that an estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide remain without electricity; acknowledges that in many developing countries this compounds the problems of disease, poor education and illegal migration; regrets that the UN target for universal access to energy by 2030 will be missed and that energy …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2017
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CLOSURE OF VINOVIUM HOUSE IN BISHOP AUCKLAND

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House notes that there are 1.1 million families registered with the old Child Support Agency; further notes that £3.4 billion of arrears are outstanding; that this averages £3,000 per family which would make a significant impact on keeping these families out of poverty; notes that administration of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
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SCHOOL FUNDING IN THE NORTH EAST

Tabled by: Tom Blenkinsop (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House regrets that local authorities across the North East of England are set to lose more than an estimated £119 million in school funding in real terms by 2020, equivalent to the loss of 3,203 teachers; notes that this reduction is due to a failure to increase funding …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
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NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS

Tabled by: Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2016
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MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
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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
19th October 2016
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FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
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FUTURE OF DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House calls on the Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC) partnership stakeholders, notably the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Durham County Council, to secure the future of first-class and international cricket in County Durham; condemns the punitive action of the ECB against DCCC; encourages the ECB to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
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PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises the important role fulfilled by prison officers in the criminal justice system and the physical and often dangerous nature of their work; further recognises that prison officers perform a vital front line role akin to other first response and emergency services; notes with concern that the …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th July 2016
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SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House congratulates the pupils and teachers of St. Vincent's RC School, Norden for their continuing work on the 'Send My Friend to School' campaign; further congratulates them for their inspiring school assembly which highlighted the 37 million children missing school in crisis-affected countries; notes the 124 million children …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
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FUTURE OF COAL AND CARBON CAPTURE

Tabled by: Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2016
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LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION

Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed privatisation of the Land Registry; expresses further concern that any privatisation will have serious consequences for transparency and accountability in the UK property market and hinder efforts to crackdown on corruption and money entering the UK property market via offshore jurisdictions; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2016
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TRANSPARENCY FOR SME LENDING RATES

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House acknowledges the value of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the UK economy; notes that SMEs often have difficulty in securing fair and transparent lending rates; and calls on the Government to require lenders to provide an Annual Percentage Rate on any finance they offer so that …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd May 2016
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COELIAC UK AWARENESS WEEK

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 9 to 15 May 2016 is Coeliac UK Awareness Week and congratulates Coeliac UK for its work to improve the recognition of coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis; further notes that there are still half a million people in the UK suffering with undiagnosed coeliac disease; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 332), dated 10 March 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 March 2016, be annulled.
95 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
13th April 2016
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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
24th February 2016
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FUTURE OF CARBON CAPTURE

Tabled by: Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th February 2016
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FINAL DECISION ON AIRPORT EXPANSION IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST

Tabled by: Graham Brady (Conservative - Altrincham and Sale West)
That this House regrets the continuing delay in making a final decision on airport expansion in London and the South East; believes that a decision is vital for the prosperity of the nations and regions of the UK and urges Ministers to make sure that this delay is not repeated; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
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28th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMGAIT MASSACRES

Tabled by: Kevan Jones (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes the 28th anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait and expresses its sympathy to the families of those men, women and children victims; calls on the Azerbaijani government to end its aggression towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, end its cross-border attacks; further …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd November 2015
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80th ANNIVERSARY OF NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House commends Newcastle International Airport on its 80th anniversary; notes that Newcastle Airport opened on 26 July 1935 and is now the largest airport in the North East of England and the 10th largest in the UK in 2014; recognises that it was requisitioned as an auxiliary wartime …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1