Information between 16th May 2022 - 9th February 2025
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Thursday 13th February Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 13th February 2025 Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings 17 signatures (Most recent: 21 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack … |
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Wednesday 12th February Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th February 2025 Funding for the BBC World Service 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House celebrates the value of BBC World Service journalism as a vital source of accurate and impartial information to audiences across the globe; believes that this role has never been more important, especially given the extent of misinformation and disinformation across social media; notes the critical importance of … |
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Wednesday 17th July Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025 78 signatures (Most recent: 13 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House expresses its devastation at the complete humanitarian disaster in Gaza with tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians killed, millions displaced and thousands of homes destroyed; urges Hamas to unconditionally and immediately release the hostages taken following the deplorable attacks on 7 October 2023; notes the unacceptable illegal … |
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Wednesday 5th February Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025 Proposals to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza 53 signatures (Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House rejects the proposals for Gaza by President Trump on 4 February 2025; deplores the inhumanity and illegality of any efforts to forcibly displace and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza; affirms the provisions of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, that individual or mass forcible transfers or … |
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Wednesday 29th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House considers the Government’s support for the expansion of airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton is in direct contradiction to advice given by the statutory Climate Change Committee (CCC); further considers that airport expansion at this scale will make meeting the UK’s legally binding climate targets all but … |
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Wednesday 22nd January Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th January 2025 Furniture poverty in social housing 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the problem of furniture poverty; notes that 6 million people in the UK are living without basic furniture; understands that the problem is particularly serious in the social rented sector with 2.3m social housing tenants lacking three or more essential items; acknowledges that only 2% of … |
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Friday 24th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House notes with concern that an estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags snatched from them in Britain in the year to March 2024; further notes that this represented a 153% rise when compared to the year to March 2023; acknowledges that 70% of all thefts in London … |
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Thursday 16th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 William Buchanan’s contribution to Falkirk 3 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House commends William Buchanan for over 35 years of bringing festive cheer to Bonnybridge and Falkirk, starting with carol singing on a tractor and later continuing at Hopepark Sheltered Housing Complex; recognises the dedication of his family who have upheld this tradition, dressing as elves to visit residents … |
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Monday 20th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Garforth Town AFC and grassroots community football 22 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House celebrates the work of volunteers at Garforth Town AFC, nicknamed the miners, at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium; notes the positive impact that they make in ensuring this wonderful community football club keeps going, growing and thriving; sends condolences to the friends and family of Dennis Sanderson … |
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Monday 20th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Falkirk 3 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Falkirk on its 100th anniversary of service to the local community; recognises the club’s longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives, civic engagement, and community development since its establishment in 1924; notes the installation of a wishing well in the Howgate Shopping Centre as … |
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Friday 17th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 First Step to Stand: women’s participation in local politics in Falkirk 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House commends Councillor Siobhan Paterson for organising the First Step to Stand workshop in Falkirk on Sunday 2 February at Falkirk Trinity Church between 1pm and 3pm, aimed at encouraging more women to engage in local democracy; recognises the importance of empowering women to stand for elected office … |
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Tuesday 21st January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st January 2025 Imprisonment of Alaa Abd El-Fattah (No. 2) 22 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its concern at the continued imprisonment of British citizen Alaa Abd El-Fattah; notes that the Foreign Secretary is due to visit Egypt imminently; and urges the Foreign Secretary to insist that the Egyptian government release Mr El-Fattah and, as a minimum, allow him to visit Mr … |
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Monday 13th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th January 2025 Right to protest outside the BBC 43 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is alarmed by attempts by the Metropolitan Police to prevent an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January 2025; notes the route for the march was confirmed with the police nearly two months ago and as agreed with them was publicly announced … |
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Wednesday 8th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 55 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2025) 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 … |
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Tuesday 10th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the benefits of prescribed medical cannabis for people suffering with epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation around the use of prescribed medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; regrets the inconsistent MHRA guidelines that risk product availability for patients; further regrets the restrictions … |
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Tuesday 7th January Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th January 2025 Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya 37 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical … |
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Monday 9th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Impact of the Work Capability Assessment on disabled people 19 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the shocking evidence published by John Pring in his recent book of the harm, too often leading to fatalities, inflicted on disabled people by the Department of Work and Pensions since the introduction of the Work Capability Assessment; and calls on the Government to establish an … |
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Tuesday 17th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially … |
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Thursday 12th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern about the practice of cuckooing, which is when people take over a person’s home and use the property to commit crimes; notes that cuckooing commonly facilitates crimes involving drugs, weapons and sexual exploitation; recognises that cuckooing is often a hidden crime that targets the … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 UK support for the global effort to feed children at school 16 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House welcomes the growing international commitment to providing children with a healthy meal every day at school; notes that 418 million children benefited from school meals in 2022, an increase from 388 million in 2020; congratulates the School Meals Coalition, a partnership of over 105 countries and 135 … |
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Monday 18th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Jim Allan, High Street Hero Award winner, Lothian 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House celebrates the work of Bathgate bairn Jim Allan; congratulates Jim Allan on winning the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero award for Lothian; acknowledges Jim Allan as an award-winning community role model and inspiring eco-warrior for his work in clearing litter; recognises the impact of litter on … |
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Monday 9th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Review into breast cancer screening 57 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House condemns the provisional approval by Ofwat of an average 21% above-inflation rise in water bills over five years designed to fund £88 billion in sewage infrastructure upgrades; notes that this follows water companies extracting £85 billion in shareholder profits since privatisation, while amassing £64.4 billion in debt; … |
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Monday 16th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 36 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes with alarm the rising levels of squalor and disrepair in prisons, with the National Audit Office estimating the maintenance backlog has doubled to £1.8 billion in the past four years; further notes with alarm recent reports by the Independent Monitoring Boards highlighting how broken and outdated … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House supports the campaign to re-establish a railway station in Bonnybridge, recognising the community’s long-standing efforts over the past 25 years to improve transport connectivity; notes the significant population growth in the area and the pressing need for better public transport links to boost local economic development and … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 Sale of the Observer newspaper 20 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House expresses serious concerns about the speed of the process and the substantive issues at stake in relation to the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media; considers that The Observer, first published in 1791, is a historical national institution known as a source of quality … |
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Thursday 12th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Knowsley Livv Housing industrial dispute 23 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial dispute at Livv Housing Group; further notes that this dispute follows Livv Housing workers facing years of real terms pay cuts; notes the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis faced by Livv Housing workers, including soaring prices of essentials like food and energy; expresses … |
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Tuesday 10th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust 24 signatures (Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)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 … |
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Thursday 10th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran 108 signatures (Most recent: 29 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that … |
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Thursday 12th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 28 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Certificate of Common Sponsorship 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial … |
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Friday 6th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 SCIAF's Real Gifts Campaign 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House welcomes the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s (SCIAF) 2024 Real Gifts campaign ahead of the festive season; notes the generosity of the Scottish public in directly supporting families and communities around the world living in poverty by giving ethical gifts during the festive season; welcomes the work … |
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Wednesday 27th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing hardships faced by the Cuban people due to the 62-year US economic, commercial, and financial embargo, which has inflicted an estimated $1.499 trillion loss on the Cuban economy; welcomes the overwhelming global support for ending the embargo, as evidenced by the … |
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Friday 29th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston) That this House congratulates Uphall Golf Club for triumphantly reopening its clubhouse after a fire during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 which destroyed the building; commends its response to the challenge by successfully getting the golf club back up and running; applauds its innovation by franchising the restaurant and golf … |
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Friday 29th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024 Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period 26 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan) That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time … |
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Tuesday 19th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House congratulates Bede’s Helping Hands, a food bank in Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency on receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the brilliant efforts of all their volunteers; praises the incredibly important work they do; acknowledges the massive difference they make for so many; and notes … |
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Monday 2nd September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement … |
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Wednesday 20th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024 Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill 21 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill; notes that the United Kingdom, as a signatory to the Balfour Declaration of 1917, has a historic responsibility to contribute to a lasting peace resolution in Palestine; further notes that 146 United Nations member states have … |
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Wednesday 13th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 27 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire) That this House condemns TGI Fridays’ decision to terminate over 1,000 staff with less than an hour’s notice, without consultation, leaving many workers locked out of their workplaces and unable to access their possessions; urges the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to meet with the dismissed workers; calls … |
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Monday 18th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 30th anniversary of Swarcliffe good neighbours scheme 11 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House congratulates Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme on its 30th anniversary; celebrates its ongoing work providing services promoting the health and well-being of older people and their carers in Swarcliffe, Stanks and Whinmoor in East Leeds to support them living happy and fulfilled lives in the community; notes its … |
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Thursday 14th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th November 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Jim Farmer, also known as Mr Golf, of St Andrews; acknowledges that he leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a player, coach, and ambassador of the sport; recognises that as the honorary professional at The Royal and Ancient Golf … |
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Tuesday 5th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024 41 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2025) 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 … |
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Tuesday 5th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024 23 signatures (Most recent: 27 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the birth of Haggis, Edinburgh Zoo’s newest pygmy hippo; recognises that pygmy hippos are classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species; commends the work that Edinburgh Zoo does to promote biodiversity and protect vulnerable species; hopes that … |
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Tuesday 5th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024 Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections 28 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House recognises the right to self-determination for Kashmiris; notes that since the partition of 1947, the region and population of Kashmir have been divided between three countries; further notes that Indian-occupied Kashmir is the most militarised zone in the world; opposes the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35a … |
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Tuesday 5th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 11th November 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House recognises that UK workers have some of the longest working hours in Europe, yet the UK’s productivity lags behind its G7 counterparts; further recognises that boosting productivity is a priority for the government’s “Five Missions for Britain”; notes that, according to a recent Mental Health First Aid … |
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Tuesday 5th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th November 2024 Imprisonment of Alaa Abd el-Fattah 25 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its grave concern at the continuing imprisonment of British national writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, whose most recent five-year sentence ended on 29 September, yet the Egyptian government refused to release him; notes that following the refusal by Egypt’s government to release Alaa, Laila Souief, Alaa’s mother, … |
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Wednesday 17th July Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House is alarmed by Office for National Statistics data on avoidable mortality released on 18 June 2024 showing that the Avoidable Age-Standardised Mortality Rate (ASMR) for alcohol-related and drug-related deaths has continued to increase in England and Wales; notes that the ASMR for such deaths in England was … |
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Tuesday 10th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises that people affected by drug and alcohol use should be treated fairly, justly and with dignity; further recognises that they are, however, frequently dehumanised, marginalised and discriminated against; acknowledges that stigma is a major barrier to treatment and wider healthcare, preventing people getting the support they … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes with alarm data released by the Office for National Statistics on 23 October 2024 showing that a record 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2023; further notes that the highest death rates are again in areas suffering greatest deprivation; … |
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Wednesday 30th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024 34 signatures (Most recent: 13 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House is concerned about the lack of banking services in rural towns such as Ilminster, which has yet to receive a banking hub; recognises the importance of maintaining access to in-person banking and cash services; notes that banking hubs are a key alternative for communities that have lost … |
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Tuesday 29th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 10 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House commends the City of Glasgow for stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games following the withdrawal of the Australian state of Victoria and following the successful hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games; acknowledges that the Games play an important role in highlighting the benefits of the … |
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Tuesday 29th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024 30th anniversary of the Phoenix Cup 10 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Phoenix Cup, and that it is being hosted in the Home of Golf, St Andrews; recognises the fact that this is the world’s first fully inclusive international team event for disabled golfers; welcomes the over 30 male and female golfers from … |
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Tuesday 29th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024 Oliver Campbell wrongful conviction 18 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House welcomes the recent decision of the Court of Appeal to overturn the wrongful conviction of Oliver Campbell, who was convicted in 1991 and served over 11 years in prison; pays tribute to the tenacity and dedication of Oliver, his loved ones and his lawyers Michael Birnbaum KC … |
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Tuesday 29th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024 Support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency 43 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House expresses its regret at the passing of laws in Israel's Knesset which in effect denies the protections and means essential for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to operate; believes there is no viable alternative to … |
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Tuesday 8th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Old Tom Morris statue in St Andrews 8 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates the unveiling of the Old Tom Morris statue on Bow Butts at the Old Course in St Andrews; notes the importance of Morris' influence and legacy on golf, having worked as a greenkeeper, clubmaker, ballmaker, instructor and course designer, including having designed 76 courses across the … |
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Wednesday 16th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2024) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House recognises the Welsh language soap opera Pobol y Cwm for reaching its 50th anniversary; highlights that the first episode was transmitted on 16 October 1974 and aired on the BBC before transferring to S4C after the channel's launch in 1982; notes that the show is the BBC’s … |
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Wednesday 16th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Low level letter boxes and back injuries 20 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby) That this House notes that low level letter boxes cause back injuries to postmen and women each year, force postal staff to stoop to ground level whilst carrying mail items and thus can cause back strain; further notes that low level letter boxes also present an increased risk of dog … |
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Monday 21st October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Impact of austerity on the Fire and Rescue Service 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House expresses deep concern over the detrimental effects of austerity on the UK’s fire and rescue services, particularly in rural areas like Yeovil, where funding, training, and recruitment have been significantly impacted; acknowledges that since 2010, one in five firefighter jobs has been lost and central government funding … |
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Monday 21st October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House acknowledges the strike by hundreds of Oscar Mayer workers in Wrexham, protesting the company’s intention to alter contracts by removing fully paid breaks, eliminating enhanced payments, and ending days off in lieu for working bank holidays, changes which could cost workers up to £3,000 annually, whilst under … |
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Monday 21st October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024 Zoe’s Place and funding for children’s hospices 36 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes its deep concern at the announcement that children’s hospice Zoe’s Place in Liverpool is at risk of imminent closure; applauds the phenomenal response to this shocking news in the city and thanks the huge charitable drive to raise £5 million by 9 November to save Zoe’s … |
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Tuesday 15th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the importance of equality in our society and the urgent need to commence the Socio-economic Duty (SED) as outlined in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010; calls on the Government to establish a commission for the successful delivery, implementation and roll out of the SED; … |
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Monday 2nd September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024 106 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2025) 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 … |
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Wednesday 9th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024 Ban on prison officer industrial action 30 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes it has been 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law since … |
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Wednesday 9th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024 UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions 62 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and … |
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Friday 4th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th October 2024 Scientific hearing on animal experiments 30 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that … |
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Monday 7th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th October 2024 63 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and … |
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Monday 7th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th October 2024 Immediate ceasefire in Lebanon 51 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House expresses its alarm at the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah; supports steps taken at the UN, including by the UK, to secure a statement supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; urges all parties to de-escalate and uphold international law, including the protection of … |
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Thursday 12th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2024 Supreme Court ruling on Tesco and fire and rehire practices 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House welcomes the Supreme Court judgment yesterday in the case of Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and others; notes that the outcome protects workers’ rights to retained pay and essential rules that fire and rehire cannot be used to undermine pay and … |
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Monday 22nd July Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 23 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) That this House recognises the hard work of the Fire Brigades Union and Jim Malone, a constituent of the hon. Member for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, who, with the support of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Trades Union Congress and Scottish Government, have been able to facilitate the … |
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Monday 7th October Brian Leishman withdrew their signature from this EDM on Tuesday 8th October 2024 47 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its deep concern at the escalation in the Middle East; recognises the role played by UK and US forces in response to Iran’s condemnable attacks; believes it is right that we have played our part in preventing escalation; expresses gratitude to our military personnel; calls on … |