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Early Day Motion
Gender apartheid (18 Signatures)
5 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the omission of the crime against humanity of gender apartheid from the current Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity; further notes that gender apartheid has long been recognised by the international community, including by the UN Secretary General; notes the distinction of …
Early Day Motion
10th anniversary of Boxing Day floods (17 Signatures)
18 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House recognises the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Boxing Day floods and the devastation caused by Storm Desmond and Storm Eva; recalls the 453 residential and 174 commercial properties that flooded in York alongside the failure of the Foss Barrier causing personal trauma to those effected and significant …
Early Day Motion
Higher education pension cuts (28 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches which are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through fire and rehire proposals and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse contracts, terms and conditions; further …
Early Day Motion
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (23 Signatures)
5 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - 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 …
Early Day Motion
Madleen Freedom Flotilla Ship (74 Signatures)
4 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House stands in solidarity with the crew of 12, including climate activist Greta Thunburg, of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla Ship bound for the Gaza Strip, attempting to break Israel's siege of Gaza to deliver vital aid including essential medical supplies, food and children's aid; supports the statement by …
Early Day Motion
Reductions to CrossCountry trains catering services (26 Signatures)
13 May 2025
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House is concerned that CrossCountry trains is the latest passenger train operator to announce cuts to the provision of on-board catering services on long-distance rail services; is further concerned that these short-sighted cuts risks hundreds of railway jobs, while pushing passengers away from the railway network; notes that …
Early Day Motion
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme in York (5 Signatures)
4 Mar 2025
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes that from 1 April 2025 the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will limit VAT relief to £25,000, with no further plans beyond 2026; further notes that while 94% of projects will be unaffected by these changes, it has generated significant challenges for projects which have …
Early Day Motion
Gaza family visa scheme (42 Signatures)
5 Nov 2024
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the loss of over 40,000 people in Gaza resulting from the current conflict with the toll of injured, exposed to infectious disease and famine growing by the day, and far exceeding 100,000, while the destruction of the Gaza's health infrastructure means that people cannot access vital …
Early Day Motion
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (38 Signatures)
2 Sep 2024
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing production; believes that the …
Early Day Motion
Drug and alcohol treatment services for women (20 Signatures)
23 Apr 2024
Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House acknowledges that women’s substance use often results from trauma and abuse; notes that women’s access to trauma-informed, safe spaces has been limited, as cuts and contract competition have driven service provision to concentrate on its majority male user-base; welcomes the Centre for Justice Innovation’s guide to commissioning …