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Early Day Motion
Billy Bremner Raploch statue (16 Signatures)
21 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the campaign to ensure the life and career of Billy Bremner, who was born in Stirling, grew up in Raploch and at the age of 16 in 1959 signed for Leeds United where he went on to become the cornerstone of Don Revie's team in the …
Early Day Motion
US military attack on Venezuela (40 Signatures)
6 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of …
Early Day Motion
US military build-up in the Caribbean (33 Signatures)
15 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80 …
Early Day Motion
Whitkirk Brownies and Rainbows (9 Signatures)
1 Dec 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Whitkirk Brownies and Rainbows on their success and wonderful contribution to the local community since the new Brownies group was set up a year ago and the new Rainbows group was set up two years ago; commends Heather, Sarah, Nicola, Diane, Jenny, Catherine and all the …
Early Day Motion
50 years of service to the RMT by John Stewart, Leeds RMT Branch Secretary (16 Signatures)
17 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House joins the RMT in celebrating Leeds RMT Branch Secretary John Stewart reaching the milestone of 50 years of RMT membership; welcomes the 50 years service award given to him by the RMT at a recent special event in the West Riding pub opposite Leeds train station; notes …
Early Day Motion
East Leeds History and Archaeology Society (10 Signatures)
11 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House warmly congratulates Bob Lawrence and Jacki Lawrence on their nearly 30 years of dedicated service to the East Leeds community through the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society; celebrates the positive role that, under their leadership, the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society has played in enriching …
Early Day Motion
Leeds Stand Up To Racism’s event (17 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates Leeds Stand Up To Racism for organising a vibrant and inspiring 3,000 strong, women-led anti-racist event in Leeds City Centre on Saturday 11 October backed by trade unions, trades councils, political parties, student societies, community organisations and campaign groups in opposition to racism and the far …
Early Day Motion
Sanctions on Israel and International Court of Justice findings (42 Signatures)
4 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes the International Association of Genocide Scholars' recent decision to declare genocide in Gaza and the official declaration of famine in Gaza by the UN-linked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification; further notes it is over a year since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that Israel’s …
Early Day Motion
Proposal for a wealth tax (53 Signatures)
21 Jul 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on individual assets over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion each year; believes that such a measure would represent a fairer alternative to cuts and could provide …
Early Day Motion
Israel’s interception of the British-flagged Madleen boat (49 Signatures)
9 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House expresses alarm at the Israeli military’s interception of the UK-flagged civilian vessel Madleen in international waters on 9 June 2025; notes that the vessel was engaged in a peaceful humanitarian mission to Gaza to help break the illegal siege and highlight Israel’s use of forced starvation against …