Information between 22nd March 2023 - 9th February 2025
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27 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 308 |
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28 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 309 |
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27 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 44 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 301 |
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27 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 67 Noes - 307 |
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28 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 242 |
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28 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 42 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 299 |
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29 Mar 2023 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 42 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 289 |
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28 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 42 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 249 Noes - 301 |
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28 Mar 2023 - Illegal Migration Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 301 |
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22 Mar 2023 - Public Order Bill - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 296 Noes - 229 |
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22 Mar 2023 - Northern Ireland - View Vote Context Martin Docherty-Hughes voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 515 Noes - 29 |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes speeches from: Asbestos in Workplaces
Martin Docherty-Hughes contributed 3 speeches (199 words) Wednesday 19th April 2023 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes speeches from: Top Secret Document Leaks
Martin Docherty-Hughes contributed 1 speech (131 words) Tuesday 18th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Martin Docherty-Hughes contributed 2 speeches (105 words) Thursday 23rd March 2023 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes speeches from: Food Price Inflation
Martin Docherty-Hughes contributed 1 speech (85 words) Thursday 23rd March 2023 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes speeches from: Whistleblowing Awareness Week
Martin Docherty-Hughes contributed 3 speeches (1,192 words) Thursday 23rd March 2023 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Monday 17th April 5 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That the House notes that a Civic Reception will be held to mark Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels being awarded the overall winners of the Provost’s Civic Awards in 2021; understands that due to the covid-19 pandemic they were not afforded an opportunity to be recognised for their achievements and that … |
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Tuesday 18th April Red Ramp Events and the Golden Friendship Club 5 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes the grand opening of Red Ramp Events by the Golden Friendship Club based in Clydebank, with members also from Dumbarton, the Vale of Leven and across the west of Scotland; understands that this opening may be the first community based wheelchair entertainment venue in the world … |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
23 Mar 2023, 3:24 p.m. The situation in the state of #Punjab is deeply concerning. 27m people have had an internet blackout imposed, with many of the Sikh population facing a crackdown on their civil liberties. As a close ally of India it's imperative that the British Govt speaks out on this issue. https://t.co/C3PCVmuFxq Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
24 Mar 2023, 11:43 a.m. It's clear that better protections are needed for whistleblowers in the UK. I spoke in parliament this week pressing for new legislation to support workers who speak out. #WhistleblowingAwarenessWeek https://t.co/ucadEgj7AL Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
24 Mar 2023, 11:43 a.m. ?️Catch my speech in full from the Westminster Hall debate here ? https://t.co/pZ1QoJ4CFi Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
27 Mar 2023, 2:26 p.m. #Bankies getting a wee mention got to love it … #HumzaForScotland #Clydebank ??????? Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
27 Mar 2023, 8:24 p.m. Latest pitch from Unionism to #Scotland ? Join @theSNP here https://t.co/9IgrpOmHGU https://t.co/3VRqDqPdPZ Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
27 Mar 2023, 10:21 a.m. Had a productive meeting with Chief Insp. Ryan McMurdo, Local Area Commander for West Dunbartonshire. Discussed concerns about recent incidents of antisocial behaviour. Thanks to our local policing teams working to improve community safety across Clydebank, Dumbarton & the Vale. https://t.co/0m3RvASfwz Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
28 Mar 2023, 3:09 p.m. Looking forward to my next constituent advice surgery in #Gartocharn, alongside @JMcCollSNP on Mon 3rd April. If you'd like to book an appointment please get in touch: ☎️ 0141 952 2988 ? martin.docherty.mp@parliament.uk ? https://t.co/BAkd9AXNIi #WorkingForWestDunbartonshire https://t.co/3yrbnVLQgI Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
3 Apr 2023, 5:27 p.m. Great afternoon in #Gartocharn with @JMcCollSNP for joint surgery. Thanks to all who came along… fantastic views today ⛰️ #LochLomond https://t.co/dK4qrQQx0I Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
30 Mar 2023, 6:39 p.m. @ChristinaSNP am absolute star ⭐️ ? #equalities https://t.co/qu9GzN8T2p Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
28 Mar 2023, 9:47 p.m. Yea dancer ? #Scotland ??????? https://t.co/XxR7f8LWXe Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
23 Mar 2023, 12:34 p.m. I grew up in Clydebank in the 1970s and 80s, when many struggled. Under this Westminster govt, my constituents are facing a return to the misery of soaring food inflation & weak economic growth. The only escape from the decline of Brexit Britain is with #ScottishIndependence https://t.co/lfLRPahXcg Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
28 Mar 2023, 11:46 a.m. Welcome @BernyPol ??????? https://t.co/nZXuEmnA67 Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
28 Mar 2023, 3:09 p.m. ? I also hold weekly virtual advice surgeries (via telephone or video call) which can be booked via my website ? https://t.co/XKY98MP2ti Link to Original Tweet |
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Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) - @MartinJDocherty
30 Mar 2023, 1:37 p.m. Catching up with #FMQs & @ScotGovFM @HumzaYousaf leading from the front on building a fairer economy for all ??????? Link to Original Tweet |
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Tuesday 21st May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Children's Hospice Week 2024, celebrated from 15 to 21 May 2024 in partnership with Together for Short Lives; highlights that Children's Hospice Week is the only week in the year dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children's hospice and palliative care services across the UK, … |
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Wednesday 15th May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2024 Imperial War Museums and union derecognition 33 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House is alarmed by reports that Imperial War Museums plans to derecognise the Public and Commercial Services union and the First Division Association for the purposes of collective representation and bargaining; is concerned that derecognising these trade unions would undermine the collective bargaining power of staff, leaving them … |
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Tuesday 26th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 70 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed … |
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Friday 22nd March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024 Office of National Statistics and mandatory attendance at workplaces 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House expresses support and solidarity with the 1,200 Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) union members working for the Office of National Statistics (ONS) in Newport, Titchfield, London, Darlington, Manchester and Edinburgh who are currently balloting for industrial action over mandatory attendance at workplaces; notes that there was … |
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Tuesday 19th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Countdown to the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House welcomes the installation of countdown clocks at Edinburgh Waverley, Cameron Bridge and Leven railway stations to mark the final 100 days until the reopening of the Levenmouth rail link; eagerly anticipates the arrival on 2 June 2024 of the first passenger trains in Leven for 55 years; … |
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Tuesday 19th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Treatment of Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet 19 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House strongly condemns the recent brutal crackdown on peaceful Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet; calls for an immediate and irreversible halt to the construction of Kamtok Hydroelectric Dam, as well as the forced relocation of more than 2,000 local Tibetans from their ancestral lands; acknowledges the courage … |
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Tuesday 19th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 23 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House recognises Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the significance of fostering inclusive work environments for neurodiverse individuals; acknowledges the barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing employment opportunities and obtaining assessments for conditions such as autism and ADHD; notes the need to support employers in creating inclusive workplaces by … |
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Monday 11th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Alleged comments by Frank Hester 71 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a … |
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Monday 11th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Ordination of the Bishop of Galloway 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates the Right Reverend Francis Dougan as Bishop of Galloway on his ordination to the Episcopate in a very moving and joyful ceremony at the Church of Saint Peter-in-Chains, Ardrossan, on 9 March 2024; is aware that Bishop Dougan, originally from Lanark, received his priestly ordination on … |
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Monday 11th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That his House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 14 March 2024; recognises that an estimated 7.2 million people in the UK are living with early- and late-stage chronic kidney disease; acknowledges that some patients are being told about their risk or their diagnosis too late, when … |
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Tuesday 27th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2024 West Lothian College LGBT Charter Gold Accreditation 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston) That this House commends West Lothian College on becoming the first college in Scotland to achieve the LGBT Charter Gold Accreditation; understands that the college was presented with the award in February which is LGBT History Month; recognises that achieving the accreditation involved significant work by both students and staff … |
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Tuesday 27th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Rare Disease Day, celebrated on 29 February, which raises awareness on rare diseases that are not commonly known, such as Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cushings Disease, Sickle Cell and Huntingdon Disease; underlines that there are on average 1 in 2,000 people that suffer with rare diseases, which … |
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Tuesday 27th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes with pride the Great Daffodil Appeal 2024, which is Marie Curie's Biggest Annual Fundraising Campaign, held every March, when millions of people wear their daffodil badge to show support and awareness for those battling terminal illness; highlights that currently one in four people in the UK … |
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Tuesday 27th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2024 Mobile phone tariffs and inflation 6 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that a number of mobile phone operators have announced their annual tariff increase, which in April 2024 will be 8.8%; further notes that in recent years there has been an inflation plus 3.9% increase and in an environment where inflation is reducing, there is little or … |
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Monday 26th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th February 2024 Conduct of the hon. Member for Ashfield and the Rt hon. Members for Fareham and South West Norfolk 27 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House is shocked and appalled by the recent conduct of certain Members in respect of their remarks relating to Islam; believes that the recent remarks made by the hon. Member for Ashfield and the Rt hon. Members for Fareham and South West Norfolk are Islamophobic and constitute a … |
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Wednesday 21st February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 90 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2024) Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker. |
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Monday 19th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024 VAT and the hospitality sector 17 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House recognises the continuing challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the … |
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Monday 19th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House deeply regrets the death of Alexei Navalny; notes that he was a Russian opposition leader, lawyer, anti-corruption activist and political prisoner; highlights the sad news that his family have been denied access to his body and expresses sincere condolences and sympathies to them at this time; urges … |
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Monday 19th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024 100th birthday of Holocaust survivor Henry Wuga 19 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Holocaust survivor, Giffnock resident, Henry Wuga on his 100th birthday; notes that Henry was born in Nuremberg on 23 February 1924 and arrived on the Kindertransport in 1939; understands he was sent to Glasgow, then Perth following the outbreak of war; recognises Henry met his wife, … |
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Monday 19th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024 Cash payments and Avanti West Coast catering services 26 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes with concern reports that rail operator Avanti West Coast is proposing to withdraw cash as an accepted payment method for its catering services from March 2024; expresses concern about the impact of this decision on people who rely on, or prefer to use, cash; further notes … |
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Monday 19th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024 Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s 2024 Wee Box Appeal 11 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House welcomes the launch of Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s (SCIAF) 2024 Wee Box Appeal; understands that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide which killed an estimated one million people and caused deep trauma which remains to this day; notes that the appeal highlights … |
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Friday 9th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House recalls that on 17 April 1984, WPC Yvonne Fletcher, aged 25, was shot in the back and murdered by shots fired from inside the Libyan People’s Bureau while policing a political demonstration; notes that no one has ever been charged in connection with her death, despite there … |
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Wednesday 31st January Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 20 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House notes the invaluable contribution of the Lothians Veterans Centre, a small independent charity dedicated to supporting military veterans and their families in Midlothian; further notes that the centre operates a vital drop-in facility in Dalkeith, staffed by a committed team ready to address a variety of challenges … |
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Monday 29th January Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024 High Income Child Benefit Charge 22 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House expresses deep concern that the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) continues to create unfairness and anomalies such as discriminating against a family with one earner who earns in excess of £50,000 compared with a family whose joint earnings may exceed the £50,000 threshold; remains concerned that … |
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Monday 19th February Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife) That this House supports the establishment of a Committee of the Future to follow in the footsteps of the successful and internationally renowned Committee of the Future in Finland, recognised for its visionary planning, rigorous analysis of challenges ahead, citizen engagement and representation, solution-focused recommendations to innovate and its ability … |
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Friday 26th January Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House is deeply alarmed by the attempted take-over of the Cows’ Garden in the Armenian Quarter of occupied Jerusalem by illegal Israeli settler organisations; notes that, despite the cancellation of a lease agreement, Israeli settlers have used violence, threats and bulldozers against the Armenians at this site; recognises … |
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Thursday 18th January Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Thursday 18th January 2024 Celebration of the birth and legacy of Robert (Rabbie) Burns 48 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House notes and celebrates the 265th anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s national bard, in Alloway on the 25 January 1759, regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both … |
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Monday 8th January Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 2024 Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s 98 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that … |
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Monday 8th January Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th January 2024 90 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House notes the increased awareness of the life-changing injustices experienced by sub-postmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; further notes it is now known as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history; notes with concern that sub-postmasters have served custodial sentences, suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not … |
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Thursday 14th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024 Defence Equipment and Support Beith 20 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House is aware that workers at Defence Equipment and Support (DE and S) at Beith in North Ayrshire, an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, are continuing strike action for improved pay and conditions; notes that this strike action is unprecedented, the first in the history … |
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Tuesday 12th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2023 51 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Agreement, done at Kigali on 5 December 2023, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Shared International Commitments on the Protection of Refugees and … |
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Thursday 7th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2023 91 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the … |
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Monday 11th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House notes the sad passing of the incredibly talented artist and writer John Byrne at the age of 83; marks the high regard he is held in the global arts community; acknowledges that Renfrewshire Council awarded him the Freedom of Renfrewshire last year; observes that John grew up … |
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Tuesday 28th November Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2023 Anniversary of the Bhopal gas leak 19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House remembers 2 and 3 December 1984, when a Union Carbide factory leaked ultra-toxic chemical methyl isocyanate across sixteen square miles of the city of Bhopal, India, exposing 573,000 people to poison gases; deplores the continuing suffering in Bhopal 39 years after the world's worst industrial disaster; recognises … |
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Monday 4th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2023 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 29 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; notes that its adoption in 1948 was a watershed moment reflecting the collective determination of world leaders to prevent a repetition of the horrors inflicted during World War Two and to champion the inherent dignity of … |
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Monday 4th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2023 70th anniversary of Ayr Hospital Radio 9 signatures (Most recent: 11 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House recognises, celebrates and congratulates Ayr Hospital Radio, one of Scotland’s oldest hospital radio stations on their 70th anniversary; notes that Ayr Hospital Radio was initially established in 1953 to provide patients in Ayr Hospital with live commentary of Ayr United Football Club match days; further notes that … |
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Monday 4th December Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2023 Glencore’s mining activities in Colombia and Peru (No. 3) 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House expresses its concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of the Carbones de Cerrejón open-pit coalmine in Colombia and the Antapaccay-Coroccohuayco mine in Espinar in Peru, both owned by British-registered multinational Glencore Plc; notes that eight UN Special Rapporteurs called for a halt to Cerrejón’s mining operations … |
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Thursday 30th November Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2023 University of Edinburgh and generative artificial intelligence 17 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East) That this House celebrates the successful launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (GAIL) at the University of Edinburgh on 9 November 2023; acknowledges that the university is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), as exhibited by its celebration of 60 years of AI research this year; supports that GAIL … |
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Tuesday 7th November Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2) 105 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of … |
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Tuesday 17th October Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel 95 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of … |
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Monday 16th October Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2023 Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 37 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House unreservedly condemns Hamas and their appalling act of terrorist violence in which more than 1,400 Israeli civilians were murdered and hundreds more taken hostage; supports Israel’s right to find the perpetrators of those atrocities and hold them accountable for their actions;?believes that any Israeli response to those … |
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Thursday 14th September Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 25 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this house notes that COP28, taking place between 30th Nov and 12th Dec 2023, marks a critical stage in the global effort to secure a liveable future; expresses alarm about escalating climate impacts, current commitments being vastly insufficient and governments planning to produce?more than?double the amount of fossil fuels … |
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Thursday 14th September Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th September 2023 Bannerman High School 50th anniversary 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bannerman High School in Baillieston, Glasgow; sincerely thanks the teachers, staff and parents for the work they do in educating the young adults of Glasgow East; recognises that the school has provided high quality education to pupils from across the East End … |
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Wednesday 6th September Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2023 Compensation for nuclear test veterans 42 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test … |
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Tuesday 5th September Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023 47 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House recognises the life of Robbie Shepherd following his sad passing; acknowledges his outstanding contribution to broadcasting as host of Take the Floor; celebrates his accomplished literary works on Scottish country dancing and Scottish dance music; recalls his championing of Doric; and conveys condolences to his family and … |
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Tuesday 5th September Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2023 50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean military coup 33 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead) That this House notes that 11 September 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup d’état; honours the heroic sacrifices of all those who resisted the murderous dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990 and remembers the three thousand Chileans murdered by state security forces in that … |
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Wednesday 19th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House notes the publication of recent figures relating to the two child limit of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits; understands that the two child limit prevents parents from claiming Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit for any third or subsequent child born after April 2017; observes that … |
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Tuesday 18th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2023 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and operated by DD8, which celebrates the … |
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Monday 17th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023 Access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness 35 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens) That this House notes that those with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough University … |
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Monday 17th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023 Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign survey 21 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House welcomes the publication of the findings of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign survey, which documents the devastating impact of continuing unfair pension treatment of 1950s-born WASPI women; is deeply concerned about the survey's key findings, that one in four of the women affected by … |
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Monday 17th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023 Gaelic Athletic Association and the All Britain Competition 3 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North) That this House congratulates everyone involved in the All Britain Competition held in London earlier this July and organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association; notes the participation of 322 teams from clubs and schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with 3428 young people aged from 7 to 18 taking … |
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Tuesday 11th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2023 Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Lourdes centenary year 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North) This House notes the centenary of the first pilgrimage from the Archdiocese of Liverpool to Lourdes; sends warm good wishes to all those from parishes across the Archdiocese taking part in this year’s 100th anniversary pilgrimage; remembers those hundreds of thousands of faithful who have visited the shrine at Lourdes … |
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Tuesday 11th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2023 50th anniversary of Meirionnydd Special Riding Group 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House congratulates Grwp Marchogaeth Arbennig Meirionnydd, Meirionnydd Special Riding Group, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a fun day; notes that the riding group was founded in 1973 by Joan Veevers, a member of the Dolgellau Red Cross Group; celebrates that in 2011 the charity was awarded … |
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Tuesday 11th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2023 Derry Minor Footballers, winners of the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House wholeheartedly congratulates the Derry Minor Footballers on their outstanding victory over Monaghan in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final, securing their second title within the last four years; recognises and commends the exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship demonstrated by the Derry team throughout the match, setting a … |
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Monday 10th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th July 2023 Treatment of slave monkeys in Thailand 17 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House unequivocally condemns animal cruelty in Thailand, where pig-tailed macaques are forced to labour as coconut-picking machines, harvesting hundreds of coconuts every day; notes that the macaques are tied to ropes which their handlers yank to control them; is concerned that the macaques suffer a range of barbaric … |
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Monday 10th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th July 2023 Your Good Home magazine and lived experience co-production 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) This House commends the recently-launched Your Good Home magazine, which is the outcome from a lived experience co-production project produced by young Salfordians who have experienced the housing system and temporary accommodation and are trying to make a safe and happy home for the first time, facilitated by the social … |
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Monday 3rd July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th July 2023 Prescribing of cannabis medicines by general medical practitioners 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) That this House notes that the Government allowed specialist medical practitioners to be able to prescribe cannabis medicines in 2018, but excluded general medical practitioners, despite their core role in supporting patients in their communities; further notes that, annually, around 20,000 patients obtain private prescriptions for medical cannabis, but just … |
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Wednesday 28th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2023 Bishopbriggs Acro Gymnastics Club 40th anniversary 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bishopbriggs Acro Gymnastics Club in East Dunbartonshire; acknowledges the work BAGC has done over the decades to promote and encourage Acro Gymnastics as both a competitive and a recreational sport; thanks the club for creating opportunities for young people to engage in … |
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Wednesday 28th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th July 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Father Paul Lee of St Agatha’s RC Church in Methil and St Giles’ RC Church in Kennoway on the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood; notes that shortly after his ordination he accepted the responsibility of being the sole priest covering these two geographically … |
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Wednesday 28th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Baldernock Primary School; thanks its teachers, staff and parents for the work they do to educate the children of East Dunbartonshire; notes their work has enabled Baldernock Primary to consistently achieve outstanding standards of pupil performance; applauds the children of Baldernock Primary … |
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Monday 10th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2023 30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric in Livingston 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston) This House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mitsubishi Electric in Livingston; recognises the company's track record of supporting and bolstering the local economy by employing over 1,800 people and through major projects like its new Ecodan heat pump; applauds the company’s commitment to not only the local economy but the … |
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Tuesday 4th July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2023 Palestinians facing persecution 58 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House recognises that the Palestinian people are under unprecedented attack; notes that the Israeli Government, one of the most right-wing in its history, has launched its biggest military incursion in the West Bank in two decades, is announcing thousands of new illegal settlements on a regular basis, continuing … |
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Monday 3rd July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023 Visit of the Bahraini Crown Prince to the UK 17 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is concerned about the visit by Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the UK; highlights the continued detention of an estimated 1,200 political prisoners, including Abdulwahab Hussain, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, Sheikh Ali Salman, Hassan Mushaima and Abduljalil Al-Singace; further notes reports of mistreatment and denial … |
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Monday 3rd July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023 Miscarriage Association pregnancy loss pledge 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House commends the progress of the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge; congratulates them on reaching the milestone of 600,000 employees being covered by the pledge, including staff of 11 Scottish Councils and large organisations such as TSB, The Co-op and The Princes Trust; appreciates the positive impact that … |
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Monday 3rd July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) That this House congratulates Father Jim Morris, Parish Priest of St Gabriel’s Viewpark, on the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood; notes that he was ordained on 29 June 1973 in St Edward’s Airdrie and that he served as an Assistant Priest in St Bride’s East Kilbride, St … |
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Monday 3rd July Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2023 Support for DHL workers taking strike action on Avanti West Coast 22 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House supports rail workers providing catering stores to Avanti West Coast, who are taking strike action in support of their campaign for a fair pay offer from their employer DHL; notes that RPI inflation stands at 11.3 per cent, that interest rates are at 5 per cent and … |
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Wednesday 28th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2023 Basque peace process and policy on prisoner dispersal 21 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House welcomes news of the end of the policy of prisoner dispersal applied to Basque politically motivated prisoners for over 30 years and that the remaining 156 prisoners are now held in jails in the Basque country; agrees that this is a positive step towards a lasting and … |
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Monday 26th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House commemorates the life of Winnie Ewing; celebrates her immense contribution to Scottish Politics, the SNP and the independence movement; highlights that she was a trailblazer for women in politics and inspired many to get politically active; recognises that Winnie first served in this House as MP for … |
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Tuesday 27th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th June 2023 Gavin's Mill, Scotsman Scran Award 10 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Gavin’s Mill Café for winning the Hidden Gem category at the Scotsman Scran Awards; recognises the importance and value of their fair trade and sustainability policies; commends them on their range of zero waste goods and local produce which helps to champion local suppliers as well … |
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Tuesday 27th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2023 41 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in Scotland and the rest of the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the latest delay to the issuing of a medal to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger … |
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Tuesday 27th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House is concerned about reports that Bill PL 2903, formerly Bill PL490, in Brazil could, inter alia, invalidate indigenous peoples’ claims to their ancestral lands and result in their forced displacement and the obliteration of their communities; notes this proposed legislation is expected to allow for mining, logging, … |
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Monday 12th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2023 Graeme Souness cross-Channel swim for epidermolysis bullosa 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that former footballer and manager Graeme Souness, aged 70, is taking part with five other volunteers in swimming the English Channel in an effort to raise over £1miilion to create greater awareness of the condition known as recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB) which, in many cases, … |
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Monday 19th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House recognises that temperatures are rising and there is a growing need to protect skin from the sun; notes that many people are not using sunscreen because they can't afford it; and calls on the Government to remove VAT from sunscreen of SPF 30 and above. |
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Monday 26th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2023 54 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House notes the sad passing of legendary Scotland Men’s Team Manager Craig Brown CBE who passed away at the age of 82; notes the regard he is held in across the football community, particularly the Tartan Army who hold him in the highest esteem; acknowledges that Craig was … |
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Monday 12th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 150th Anniversary of Govan Linthouse Parish Church 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Govan & Linthouse Parish Church and its unified congregation of Govan Old, New Govan and Linthouse; notes the church celebrations through a range of anniversary events marking this significant milestone; highlights the extensive community work the Church is involved in; recognises the … |
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Monday 12th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 162nd anniversary of St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Govan 11 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church on its 162nd anniversary as a parish; notes the occasion was marked by a mass celebrated on Saturday 10 June 2023, presided by Archbishop Nolan; and wishes all at St Anthony's every success in the future, in the years to come. |
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Monday 12th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates the Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as the Big Meeting, on Saturday 8 July 2023; believes that the Durham Miners’ Gala is the greatest celebration of working-class solidarity in the world; recognises the contribution mineworkers have made to the working-class movement throughout history; recognises the contribution … |
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Monday 12th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire 35 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House marks with sadness the sixth anniversary of the terrible Grenfell Fire disaster; calls for urgent action from the Government to ensure all buildings are made safe by remedying fire safety defects irrespective of building type, height, tenure or any other characteristics so a disaster like this can … |
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Monday 12th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th June 2023 38 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by recognising the reality of period poverty in the UK, which has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis; notes that last year there was an 87 per cent surge in demand for free period products by … |
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Wednesday 7th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Industrial dispute at Allied Bakeries in Liverpool 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House expresses support and solidarity to members of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union taking industrial action over pay at Allied Bakeries' Liverpool site; applauds the contribution made by these key workers throughout the period of the covid-19 pandemic; regrets that these workers have experienced a continued … |
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Tuesday 6th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Celtic Football Club Scottish Cup wins 11 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club's men’s and women’s teams for each winning their respective Scottish Cup Finals; commends manager Ange Postecoglou and head coach Fran Alonso, as well as team captains Callum McGregor and Kelly Clark for their leadership of both teams; notes that the men’s team win … |
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Tuesday 6th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Anniversary of Tiananmen Square 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that 4 June 2023 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre; remembers those who died at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party as well as those who continue to face oppression by that Party; recognises the bravery and courage of those who protested … |
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Monday 5th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House supports Carers Week 2023, taking place from 5 to 11 June; notes this year’s theme of recognising and supporting carers in the community; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers provide care worth £445 million each day to their family, friends and neighbours who are disabled, ill or … |
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Wednesday 7th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Allan Glen Rugby Club's first all-girls match 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates Allan Glen Rugby Club’s first all-girls rugby match; recognises the importance of sporting opportunities being open to all; and thanks Allan Glen Rugby Club for providing this opportunity for girls in Bishopbriggs to get involved with the sport at a competitive level. |
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Monday 5th June Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th June 2023 St Roch’s Secondary School and the Institute of Engineering and Technology Faraday Challenge 11 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House congratulates the pupils from St Roch’s Secondary School in Royston Glasgow for coming top in the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Faraday Challenge regional heats at Glasgow Airport, where they competed as real-life engineers for the day, researching, designing and building solutions to actual aviation-based engineering … |
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Tuesday 23rd May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th May 2023 11 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates the success of Durham Pride 2023, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary; congratulates Mel Metcalf and the organising committee of Durham Pride for their hard work and dedication to inclusion and diversity in the North East; praises the work of the team throughout the weekend which … |
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Tuesday 9th May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th May 2023 Workers' Educational Association 120th anniversary 34 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House congratulates the WEA on its 120th anniversary; recognises that the organisation was founded in 1903 as the Workers’ Educational Association; highlights that it provides community adult education and has supported hundreds of thousands of adult learners in England and Scotland; praises the WEA for bringing adult learning … |
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Monday 15th May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th May 2023 Irvine's Bakery, Garnock Valley and Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2023 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2023)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates Irvine’s Bakery with outlets in Beith, Kilbirnie and Dalry on adding to its already numerous accolades upon securing awards at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2023; acknowledges that this unique competition, organised by Scottish Bakers, receives over 630 submissions of baked goods from 70 … |
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Thursday 11th May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th May 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House notes that Monday 15 May 2023 marks 75 years since 750,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled from Palestine in what is now known as the Nakba; notes that there are now over five and a half million Palestinian refugees worldwide and supports these refugees' rights in line … |
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Wednesday 10th May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th May 2023 Food workers, prices and poverty 35 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House is shocked by the findings of the Foodworkers on the Breadline report published by the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union based on a recent survey of members working in food manufacturing and retail; notes that, alarmingly, four in ten respondents reported having to skip meals for … |
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Tuesday 9th May Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th May 2023 Hereditary angioedema awareness day (No. 2) 28 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House celebrates Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) day on Tuesday 16 May 2023; recognises that HAE has a significant impact on patient lives and can cause unpredictable potentially life-threatening attacks; commends the important work patient organisations, such as HAE UK, and leading immunology specialists have done to support and advocate … |
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Thursday 30th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2023 Pension entitlement for women born in the 1950s 61 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House notes with great concern that women born in the 1950s have been found to have been subjected to direct discrimination and maladministration as a consequence of having their entitlement to receive their state pensions at 65 revoked; further notes that 3.8 million women have been adversely affected … |
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Wednesday 29th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 Scotland men’s national football team 49 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North) That this House congratulates the Scotland men’s national team’s 2-0 victory over Spain in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture; applauds Scott McTominay on his two goals to secure all three points; acknowledges that the victory made it two wins from two games and that Scotland sit atop the group … |
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Tuesday 28th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th March 2023 Special Needs Action Project stars in their eyes fundraising at Kingsmills Hotel 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates the team at Kingsmills Hotel on the success of their recent fundraiser in aid of the Special Needs Action Project; recognises that the Special Needs Action Project do incredibly valuable work to support local children with special needs and their families, including offering sensory play sessions, … |
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Tuesday 28th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th March 2023 Inverness Business Improvement District 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness Business Improvement District on their recent success in being voted in for another five year term; recognises that this success is down to their unwavering hard work and commitment to improving Inverness city centre for those who live, work and run businesses in Inverness; pays … |
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Tuesday 28th March Martin Docherty-Hughes signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th March 2023 Charleston Academy 200th school to join the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework programme 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Charleston Academy in Inverness on becoming the 200th school in Scotland to join the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework School Ambassador programme; recognises the valuable work of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework School Ambassador programme in offering secondary schools the opportunity to learn more about … |
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Whistleblowing Awareness Week
45 speeches (12,970 words) Thursday 23rd March 2023 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Siobhain McDonagh (LAB - Mitcham and Morden) I call the SNP spokesperson, Martin Docherty-Hughes. - Link to Speech 2: Kevin Hollinrake (CON - Thirsk and Malton) Member for West Dunbartonshire (Martin Docherty-Hughes) made a good point about volunteers. - Link to Speech 3: Mary Robinson (CON - Cheadle) Member for West Dunbartonshire (Martin Docherty-Hughes), rightly took on the key aspect, which is that - Link to Speech |