Information between 1st April 2023 - 9th February 2025
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Friday 15th March 2024 Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill: Second Reading Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill 2023-24 View calendar |
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Richard Burgon speeches from: Business of the House
Richard Burgon contributed 2 speeches (87 words) Thursday 20th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Richard Burgon speeches from: Human Rights Protections: Palestinians
Richard Burgon contributed 1 speech (777 words) Thursday 20th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Richard Burgon speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Burgon contributed 2 speeches (122 words) Tuesday 18th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Richard Burgon speeches from: NHS Strikes
Richard Burgon contributed 1 speech (65 words) Monday 17th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Asylum: Legal Opinion
Asked by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) Thursday 20th April 2023 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of legal advice available to people making an asylum claim. Answered by Mike Freer The Government is committed to ensuring that those seeking asylum in this country have access to publicly funded legal advice and representation. Access to legal aid is a key part of a fair immigration system, which is why we are spending around £8m expanding access to legal aid, helping victims of modern slavery, individuals prioritised for removal and individuals appealing an age assessment decision. The Legal Aid Agency keeps market capacity and the provision of services under constant review and takes immediate action when gaps appear, working with providers to ensure provision nationally. |
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Asylum: Legal Opinion
Asked by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) Thursday 20th April 2023 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Government is taking steps to increase the availability of legal advice to people making an asylum claim. Answered by Mike Freer The Government is committed to ensuring that those seeking asylum in this country have access to publicly funded legal advice and representation. Access to legal aid is a key part of a fair immigration system, which is why we are spending around £8m expanding access to legal aid, helping victims of modern slavery, individuals prioritised for removal and individuals appealing an age assessment decision. The Legal Aid Agency keeps market capacity and the provision of services under constant review and takes immediate action when gaps appear, working with providers to ensure provision nationally. |
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Undocumented Migrants
Asked by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) Thursday 20th April 2023 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Illegal Migration Bill on the number of undocumented people living in the UK without immigration status. Answered by Robert Jenrick - Shadow Secretary of State for Justice We will publish an economic impact assessment in respect of the Bill in due course. |
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Members of Parliament (Oil and Gas Companies) Bill 2023-24
Presented by Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill A Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion prohibiting Members of Parliament from receiving any financial or other benefit from oil and gas companies; to require the Leader of the House to publish proposals for divestment of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund from oil and gas companies; and for connected purposes.
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Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) - @RichardBurgon
3 Apr 2023, 10:43 a.m. Teachers in England have rejected the Government's pay offer, with 98% against! No wonder. The Tories' offer meant two more years of real-terms pay cuts. The Government needs to listen, get back to the negotiating table and make an offer that can tackle the crisis in education. https://t.co/gMagT08gMi Link to Original Tweet |
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Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) - @RichardBurgon
4 Apr 2023, 5:56 p.m. Great to address the @NEUnion Conference fringe meeting today on workers’ rights with @IERUK. As a trade union lawyer I saw the devastating impact our restricted workers’ rights has on people's everyday lives. We must defeat the Tories' attempt to drive these back even further. https://t.co/x3ooRX3Lzx Link to Original Tweet |
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Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) - @RichardBurgon
4 Apr 2023, 11:43 p.m. It was a pleasure to be at the community Iftar at the @JuniorSportsHub in Harehills tonight. The event was open to people of all faiths and none and was a wonderful get together in the heart of Harehills. Well done to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen. https://t.co/9tBGGbcWpJ Link to Original Tweet |
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17th April 2023
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) 7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital From 17 January 2022, Richard Burgon Campaigns Ltd. Source |
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17th April 2023
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) 8. Miscellaneous From 16 April 2020, unpaid Director of Richard Burgon Campaigns Ltd, a company established for my campaign to be Labour’s Deputy Leader and which continues to help deliver my campaigns work. Source |
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17th April 2023
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) 8. Miscellaneous From 22 November 2018, unpaid Chair of the Brazil Solidarity Initiative, a network established to campaign for human rights in Brazil. Source |
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Thursday 13th February Richard Burgon 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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Monday 21st October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025 Frozen pensions for UK citizens overseas 32 signatures (Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes the so-called frozen pensions policy; further notes this sees British overseas state pensioners living in certain countries denied access to index-linked uprating of the UK state pension; believes the level of the UK state pension paid should not be dependent on the pensioner’s country of residence … |
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Wednesday 22nd January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2025 Israeli violence in the West Bank 19 signatures (Most recent: 28 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House notes that the Israeli army is conducting a wide ranging military campaign in the West Bank causing injury and deaths in significant numbers, as well as oppression and humiliation of Palestinians; further notes the increase in the number of military checkpoints and lockdowns constraining and forbidding movement … |
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Wednesday 22nd January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd January 2025 Harrogate Theatre's 125th anniversary 8 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House congratulates Harrogate Theatre on reaching its 125th anniversary this year; recognises the organisation’s work since it was founded in 1900, with programmes including live events such as theatre, comedy, music and dance, hosting touring productions, producing its own award winning pantomime, hosting community companies, supporting emerging artists … |
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Wednesday 22nd January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd 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 17th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2025 Consultation on Work Capability Assessment 19 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the High Court judgement ruling that the last Government's consultation on changes to the criteria for the Work Capability Assessment was unlawful; and calls upon the new Government to ensure that any proposals to reform the Work Capability Assessment are undertaken by a process of co-production … |
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Tuesday 21st January Richard Burgon 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th January 2025 100th birthday of Maria Marcotti 4 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House congratulates Maria Marcotti of Fleet, Hampshire on the wonderful occasion of her 100th birthday; notes Maria was born in Italy on 11th January 1925, met and married her British husband and moved to London in 1953, where she had two children, a son and a daughter; commends … |
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Monday 13th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2025 Sexual harassment in the workplace 40 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House is seriously concerned about the continued incidence of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces across the UK; notes that 700 current or former employees of McDonald's UK alone are bringing legal action against the company alleging they were subject to sexual harassment, alongside other discrimination, homophobia, and racism … |
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Monday 13th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM 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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Thursday 12th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th 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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Thursday 12th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford) That this House recognises the profound but often uncelebrated impact of adequate public toilet provision, enabling mobility, promoting dignity and ensuring the accessibility of public spaces to everyone, particularly the elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children; and congratulates Bedford Borough Council’s recent investment in public toilets in … |
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Wednesday 11th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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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Wednesday 11th December Richard Burgon 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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Wednesday 11th December Richard Burgon 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th 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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Tuesday 10th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 20th anniversary of the Olive Branch Foodbank 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates the Olive Branch Foodbank in Lancaster on their 20th year of dedicated service to the local community and living out their Christian faith in serving those in need; thanks them for their invaluable support to individuals and families facing food insecurity, addiction and homelessness; recognises their … |
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Monday 9th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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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Monday 9th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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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Monday 9th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 Celebrating the service of local councillors 6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire) That this House believes that local councillors are the unsung heroes of our democracy; notes our thanks to the ordinary people who work for too little reward or recognition to fix things and represent local people; and congratulates in particular Councillors Betty Cunningham and Katie Pragnell of East Renfrewshire for … |
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Monday 9th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 175th anniversary of St Mary Immaculate Church 5 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South) That this House congratulates St Mary Immaculate Church in Pollokshaws on its 175th anniversary; notes that a special celebratory mass is taking place on Monday 9 December 2024, led by Archbishop William Nolan; recognises the importance of the church to the local community; and wishes the church and its congregation … |
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Friday 6th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 75th anniversary of National Parks 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in England and Wales, established following the passage of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, a landmark achievement of the post-war Labour government led by Clement Attlee; acknowledges the pioneering vision of Labour … |
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Thursday 5th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 27 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit and contributes to society should have the right to vote in local and parliamentary elections; regrets … |
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Monday 16th December Richard Burgon 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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Thursday 12th December Richard Burgon 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 Richard Burgon 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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Tuesday 3rd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th December 2024 Merry Christmas Harrogate single 4 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House congratulates the Straymen, Simon Cotton, Joe Pearce and all other individuals and organisations involved on the release of the single Merry Christmas Harrogate; highlights the dedication of all those involved to improving and advertising the town of Harrogate and all that it offers; and wishes them luck … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th 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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Monday 2nd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 5th December 2024 Funding for domestic abuse services 15 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse has wide-ranging effects, including mental, emotional, physical, social and financial, on all areas of life for the individual survivor and those around them; recognises that community-based domestic abuse services provide holistic, specialist support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse on both a … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th December 2024 Kevin Sinfield fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease research 13 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the seven ultramarathons in seven days across the UK in December 2024 by rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield CBE, who has continued his incredible fund raising efforts for research into combating Motor Neurone Disease (MND), so far raising over £16 million to help those affected by … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 5th December 2024 Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services 44 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel … |
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Monday 2nd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 5th December 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse can have profound long-term effects on survivors and is concerned that it is very difficult to speak out about domestic abuse and often those that do are subject to further silencing tactics; is concerned that police forces potentially sharing migrant data with Immigration … |
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Monday 2nd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 5th December 2024 Domestic abuse and the workplace 15 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse can have profound long-term effects on survivors and is concerned that is very difficult to speak out about domestic abuse and often those that do are subject to further silencing tactics; recognises that domestic violence is a workplace issue and that it can … |
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Monday 2nd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 5th December 2024 Domestic abuse and public life 15 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse involves a pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner; understands that not all domestic abuse takes place in the home or during a current relationship and … |
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Monday 2nd December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th December 2024 Tom and Marie's fundraiser for Dementia UK 6 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness) That this House commends Marie and Tom Burton from Ulverston in Cumbria for their efforts to raise money in aid of Dementia UK through Tom and Marie’s Charity Dog/Pet show and an upcoming sponsored ultra-marathon; recognises the devastating impact this disease can have and the urgent need for research into … |
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Thursday 28th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd December 2024 Celebrating the achievements of Terry Kirby and the inclusivity of golf 5 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House applauds the remarkable achievements of Terry Kirby, a paraplegic golfer from East Yorkshire, who will represent Europe in the 30th Phoenix Cup at St Andrews, Scotland, next week; commends Mr Kirby for his extraordinary resilience and dedication to golf, having continued to excel in the sport despite … |
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Wednesday 27th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd December 2024 75th anniversary of Bracknell New Town 5 signatures (Most recent: 2 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Peter Swallow (Labour - Bracknell) That this House notes the designation of Bracknell as a New Town on 17 June 1949; celebrates the seventy-fifth anniversary of this designation; commemorates the success of Bracknell as a thriving community and a place of opportunity for many; recognises that Bracknell New Town was built in a corner of … |
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Thursday 28th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 2nd December 2024 Lobby of Parliament by refugee groups 12 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House welcomes the lobby of Parliament by refugee groups including Northumberland County of Sanctuary; acknowledges that the UK has, for centuries, provided a safe haven for those fleeing oppression; understands that many people seeking asylum display qualities of great courage and resilience and have abilities which can serve … |
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Tuesday 26th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 2nd December 2024 Union derecognition by RELX at LexisNexis and LexisNexis Risk Solutions 18 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House strongly condemns the decision by RELX to issue notices to the National Union of Journalists and communications to journalists at LexisNexis and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions terminating longstanding trade union recognition agreements crucial to successful negotiations and strengthened agreements on pay and terms and conditions; believes this … |
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Monday 25th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024 Suspension of Israel from international sports competitions 19 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued suffering and loss of life caused by the lack of a ceasefire and the failure to advance peace talks; condemns the disruption to Palestinian sports resulting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the … |
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Monday 25th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024 Reducing the age for bowel cancer screening offered on the NHS 23 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises the hard work of Stephen Rippington, who whilst battling against bowel cancer, was active in raising awareness for the disease both within his local area and online, and his wife Jessica who has raised over £10,000 for bowel cancer research; notes that 1 in 4 diagnoses … |
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Monday 25th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024 Emergency response to Storm Bert in the South West 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House notes the bravery of the UK's Emergency Services in response to Storm Bert, which included more than four hundred water incidents that have taken place in Devon and Somerset alone over this past weekend; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; and believes that … |
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Monday 25th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th November 2024 Insourcing of cleaning staff at City St George’s College 9 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House recognises that the cleaning staff at City St George’s, University of London are an integral part of the university community and that that they play a pivotal role in the student experience, making sure that the university is a clean and pleasant environment to work and study; … |
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Wednesday 20th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 28th 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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Tuesday 19th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024 Ocean Oarsmen’s Atlantic Rowing Challenge 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House commends Ben and Harry, known as the Ocean Oarsmen, for their extraordinary commitment in undertaking the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise £50,000 for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice, a cause that provides essential support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families; recognises … |
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Wednesday 27th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th November 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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Monday 25th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th November 2024 Closure of Rathbones Bakery, Wakefield 22 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House is disturbed by news that Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield looks set to close following a decision by the owners, supermarket chain Morrisons, to cease production; deeply regrets the consequence of this decision on the jobs of 400 loyal staff from across the Wakefield District, with further … |
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Tuesday 19th November Richard Burgon 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 18th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 2 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House notes with deep sadness the passing in October 2024 of World War 2 Navy veteran and Mid Sussex constituent George Chandler at the age of 99; expresses gratitude for his extraordinary life of service and his dedication to world war education and remembrance; recognises that with the … |
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Monday 18th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy … |
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Thursday 14th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 Protecting wild sea birds and sand eels 19 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House recognises the importance of sand eels to the wider ecosystem, in particular wild seabird populations; acknowledges the puffin and kittiwake bird populations, whose diets largely rely on sand eels, have drastically decreased as a result of industrial sand eel fishing by Sweden and Denmark in the North … |
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Tuesday 12th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Michelle Welsh (Labour - Sherwood Forest) That this House welcomes the celebration of a first National Sherwood Forest Day on 20 February on the anniversary of the birth of Major Hayman Rooke in 1723 for whom the Major Oak at Edwinstowe is named; notes that Sherwood Forest is a national environmental, cultural and heritage asset and … |
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Wednesday 24th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House is concerned that private jets release 10 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, pay no VAT or fuel duty and most passengers pay the same low rate of air passenger duty as ordinary commercial flyers; recognises that the UK has more private flights and more … |
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Thursday 18th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House is alarmed that flooding in Bangladesh has taken lives, swept away homes and shut schools, displaced tens of thousands of people, and that the forecast for more heavy rain is expected to worsen the situation; notes that climate change is one of the greatest threat humans face … |
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Wednesday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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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Wednesday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates the Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as the Big Meeting; 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; further recognises the contribution of mineworkers in defeating … |
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Wednesday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024 Gareth Southgate resignation as England Manager 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House notes with sadness the resignation of Gareth Southgate OBE from his role as manager of the England men’s national team on Tuesday 16 July 2024; appreciates Mr Southgate’s commitment, leadership and his steadfast support for grassroots sport; celebrates the brilliant performance of the England squad in the … |
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Thursday 14th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th November 2024 Children's Grief Awareness Week 2024 39 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises Children’s Grief Awareness Week, taking place between 18 and 24 November 2024; notes that this year’s theme is building hope, which includes a focus on building resilience in young people and offering strategies and tools to support them with their bereavement; further notes this year’s policy … |
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Tuesday 5th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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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Wednesday 16th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 15th anniversary of the repair café movement 23 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the 15th anniversary of the repair café movement on 19 October; values the work done by the 3000 repair cafés globally, including the Castle Cary repair café that has repaired over 170 domestic items since its launch in July 2023, saving half a tonne of potential … |
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Wednesday 16th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Online scams and funeral services 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House notes with concern the increasing number of online scams exploiting vulnerable families during bereavement, including fraudulent links and fake funeral notices; further notes the recent police warnings regarding scammers profiting from tragic events, as evidenced by the exploitation of Southport stabbing victim's funeral and scams targeting funeral … |
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Wednesday 16th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 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 14th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Celebrating the life of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM 20 signatures (Most recent: 12 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance; recognises that with the passing of each Holocaust survivor, it feels as though another thread … |
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Thursday 10th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 49 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House marks World Mental Health Day, which takes place each year on 10 October, and which raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that the theme for 2024 is workplace mental health; expresses concern that, in 2024, Britain is facing increasing waiting … |
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Thursday 10th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 42 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not … |
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Wednesday 9th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Deaths in the Tabas mine in Iran 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes on the evening of 21 September, 52 workers died in the Tabas coal mine and 22 were injured; further notes the high number of killings of workers in mining accidents, construction works, chemical and petrochemical industries, and workers in metal smelting furnaces showing the scale of … |
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Tuesday 8th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 36 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the tremendous work being done by public health school nurses; acknowledges they are the only health care professional who offer access to all school-aged children and young people in an evidenced-based programme of health promotion, prevention, protection and early intervention; notes that the number of school … |
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Tuesday 8th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024 50th anniversary of Ballynahinch Library 2 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates 50 years of Ballynahinch Library; notes their coffee morning held on the 26th of September to celebrate the Library's birthday and support MacMillan Cancer Support; highlights that Ballynahinch Library first opened its doors on 5 March 1974 and was the first public library in County Down … |
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Tuesday 8th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 23 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket) That this House welcomes the holding of the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster on the 14 October 2024; further acknowledges that the Awards were founded to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday in 2018 and are now a welcome feature of the Westminster calendar, enabling Parliament to recognise the outstanding … |
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Friday 4th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 75th anniversary of the Cheltenham Literature Festival 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Cheltenham Literature Festival; recognises its role as a leading cultural event; and commends its schools programme, which engages 23,000 pupils annually in reading for pleasure, proven to be a key indicator of a child's future success. |
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Friday 4th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 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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Friday 4th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 65th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill) That this House acknowledges that Wednesday 18 September 2024 marked the 65th anniversary of the Auchengeich colliery disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who perished in a fire caused by faulty equipment in the mine; recognises that 41 women were widowed, 76 children lost their fathers and countless family members … |
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Wednesday 11th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 23 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2025) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House recognises that UK workers put in some of the longest full-time working hours across Europe, yet the longer hours worked are not translating into increased productivity; notes that since the covid-19 pandemic a four-day working week with no reduction in pay for employees has been successfully trialled … |
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Tuesday 10th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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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Tuesday 10th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 The Legal Dragnet Joint Enterprise Report 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House welcomes the publication of The Legal Dragnet, by Nisha Waller and the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, which highlights the risk posed by ambiguous legislation on joint enterprise and makes a case for creating a safer framework for prosecution; further welcomes the stated ambition of the … |
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Monday 9th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House notes that despite the cost of living crisis and football clubs earning ever more income from broadcast and commercial income, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increased ticket prices this season; further notes that many clubs are abolishing or reducing concessionary tickets, both penalising loyal senior … |
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Monday 9th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford) That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place each year on 10 September; pays tribute to all the organisations across the world who are working together to raise awareness to prevent suicide and support those who are struggling to cope; is concerned that in Britain in 2023 … |
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Thursday 5th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Anniversary of the Featherstone Massacre 7 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House remembers the massacre that took place in Featherstone in West Yorkshire on 7 September 1893 at the hands of the British army; commemorates the six people injured and two killed, named James Gibb, 22, and James Duggan, 25, after the army fired shots into a crowd of … |
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Monday 2nd September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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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Monday 2nd September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty 30 signatures (Most recent: 31 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing production; believes that the … |
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Tuesday 30th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 39 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes democracy is best served when eligible voters are encouraged to participate in elections; does not believe there was evidence of widespread voter fraud prior to 2022; notes with concern evidence that the requirement to provide voter identification in order to vote in the 2024 local and … |
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Monday 29th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 RNLI lifeguard Callum McDonald 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House celebrates and pays its sincere gratitude to Callum McDonald, an RNLI lifeguard from Dundee; recognises his heroic effort which saved two young children from drowning in Farr Bay; appreciates the grave risks he exposed himself to in doing so; and echos the calls of the RNLI for … |
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Wednesday 13th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024 Scientific hearing on animal experiments (No. 3) 16 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) 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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Wednesday 13th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th 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 11th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates World Diabetes Day 2024, marked on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922; notes the theme for 2024 is Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps to raise awareness and improve the lives of people suffering with Diabetes; highlights … |
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Monday 11th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 34 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the dramatic decline in swift populations across the country; recognises that swift bricks are a sensible, low-cost solution to support the reintroduction of swift nesting sites in areas where they have been lost; further notes that swift bricks can be easily implemented into different … |
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Monday 11th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024 Disclosure of Special Branch files 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes with concern that Special Branch documents show that the undercover police reported on union members speaking at meetings asking for solidarity with striking workers; further notes that in an internal police report known as Operation Reuben, the police admit that intelligence gathered by undercover policing was … |
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Monday 11th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Support for endometriosis care 21 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Catherine Fookes (Labour - Monmouthshire) That this House is concerned about the severe impact that endometriosis has on the physical and mental health of one in ten women in the UK; notes that this painful condition affects 1.5 million women causing chronic pain, and fatigue and, in some cases, an inability to conceive and that … |
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Wednesday 6th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 OVO Energy monthly fees for paper format bills 28 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House notes with concern OVO Energy’s intention to introduce monthly fees for customers that receive their bills in paper format from December; believes that such a fee is counterproductive as families continue to struggle with high energy costs, particularly in the run-up to winter; further notes that such … |
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Tuesday 5th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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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Monday 4th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024 Paradise Beach Resort in Morocco 9 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises that some 800 investors, the vast majority of whom are British citizens, made investments in the Paradise Beach and Golf Resort in Tangier, Morocco, which was first advertised in 2006; notes that the development was widely promoted as part of Morocco’s policy to attract foreign and … |
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Monday 4th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 27 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes that the recent men’s FA Cup first round was the first to be played without the opportunity of a replay for matches that ended in a draw; regrets that, as a result, non-league teams including Weston-super-Mare, Hednesford Town, Guiseley, Southend United and others were thus denied … |
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Monday 4th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife) That this House understands that a new play by Knights Theatre about the life of Jennie Lee will premiere at the Lochgelly Centre on 1 November 2024, with performances also on 2 November, before moving to Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall for further performances; further understands that an Open University exhibition about … |
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Thursday 31st October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House welcomes the Government’s Passenger Rail Services (Public Ownership) Bill, which is nearing completion of its passage through Parliament; notes that the Government’s impact assessment of the Bill states that there will be significant savings to the Government and that public ownership represents an opportunity to improve passenger … |
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Wednesday 30th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House notes the growing disparity in wealth distribution within the UK; recognises the need for a fairer tax system that ensures the wealthiest individuals contribute their fair share to society; calls on the Government to introduce a 2% annual wealth tax on individuals with assets exceeding £10 million; … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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 23rd October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House notes the commencement of the United Nations' Disarmament Week, created to promote measures that ensure the prevention and cessation of armed conflict; expresses regret over the staggering human, social, economic, and ecological costs of armed conflict; observes the critical importance of pursuing multilateral disarmament as a means … |
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Tuesday 22nd October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access … |
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Monday 21st October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Duncan Scott at Scottish Swimming Awards 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House congratulates Duncan Scott on being named Swimmer of the Year at the Scottish Swimming Awards 2024; notes that Scott further cemented his legacy as Scotland’s most decorated Olympian with his outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he won a gold medal in the 4x200m … |
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Monday 21st October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Life Insurance and diagnosis of terminal illness clause 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House expresses concern following reports of those with life insurance premiums with Aviva being denied early pay outs on diagnosis of terminal illness due to a pernicious small print in their policy wording which requires diagnosis of a terminal illness to take place some years before the policy … |
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Thursday 17th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024 Ruth Wilson fundraising for Mind 5 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House congratulates Ruth Wilson, from Mount Oswald in City of Durham constituency, and Vice Principal of John Snow College at Durham University, who has raised over £40,000 before her 40th birthday next year, for the mental health charity Mind on behalf of her late cousin, Ged; notes that, … |
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Monday 14th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Death of Rt hon. Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland 15 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South) That this House expresses its profound sorrow at the death of former First Minister of Scotland, Rt hon. Alex Salmond; sends its sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and legions of followers; recognises his immense contribution to Scottish public life and Scotland's modern political story; and deeply appreciates his … |
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Thursday 25th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Recognition of the state of Palestine 23 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House notes the UN General Assembly resolution of 9 May 2024 which recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter of the recognition of the state of Palestine following the use of their veto by the United States on 18 April 2024; recognises the international community’s growing consensus, … |
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Thursday 18th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th November 2024 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 3 signatures (Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House celebrates the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the literary calendar, which annually attracts renowned authors, avid readers, and industry professionals from around the world; acknowledges the Festival's significant contribution to promoting crime fiction and nurturing emerging talent in the … |
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Wednesday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 14th November 2024 Cumbria coal mine court appeal 47 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the Government’s decision to withdraw support for plans for a new coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria; recognises that commissioning the coal mine contradicts the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; calls for urgent investment to be made in Cumbria for alternative sources of high … |
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Tuesday 3rd September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to … |
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Tuesday 12th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th November 2024 Humanitarian situation in Sudan (No. 2) 28 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has displaced over 10 million people, caused widespread famine, and fuelled religious persecution and human rights abuses, including sexual violence; recognises this severe humanitarian crisis; urges the Government to act urgently by supporting an immediate, internationally mediated … |
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Tuesday 5th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor 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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Tuesday 5th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th 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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Thursday 12th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 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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Wednesday 30th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024 Release of fire appliance and life-saving equipment to Palestine 33 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House expresses deep concern over the seizure of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment, donated by the Fire Brigades Union in Scotland, which has been held at the Israeli port of Ashdod since 21 July despite having documented clearance; notes that the appliance, packed with firefighting kit, personal … |
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Tuesday 29th October Richard Burgon 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 Richard Burgon 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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Monday 28th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2024 Ticket offices and station staff 28 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge) That this House notes that 31 October 2024 marks one year since the Conservative Government scrapped plans to close nearly 1,000 ticket offices and cut around 2,300 station staff jobs; commends the campaign led by the RMT union, alongside many groups including those representing disabled and older people, which resulted … |
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Wednesday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Hartlepool Carers' 30th anniversary 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Jonathan Brash (Labour - Hartlepool) That this House congratulates Hartlepool Carers on their 30th anniversary for three decades of work with some of the most vulnerable people and families in the town; notes that kinship carers such as those they support are often unpaid with many other responsibilities in their lives which can be difficult … |
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Monday 21st October Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th 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 14th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024 Home insulation measures and consumer protections 28 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes the importance of home insulation measures and their benefits in improving home efficiency; recognises the advantage they have in lowering energy bills and reducing the pressure on residents as fuel poverty continues to rise across the UK; supports the Government’s efforts to introduce a Warm Homes … |
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Monday 7th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 10th October 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House calls on the Government to take a transitional stake in the Grangemouth refinery to ensure its continued operation until a viable green energy alternative is in place; urges the Government to guarantee all jobs during the transition period; stresses that the Government must be ready to act … |
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Wednesday 9th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th 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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Monday 7th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024 Transition to animal-free research and testing 48 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the … |
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Monday 2nd September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024 The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 50 signatures (Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House expresses its concern that The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 are being introduced without prior consultation or an impact assessment, nor with sufficient time to put in place a proper and effective take-up campaign for Pension Credit; notes this approach fails to take account for … |
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Monday 2nd September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 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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Monday 29th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House supports the call from the Alcohol Health Alliance and leading public health professionals, made on 17 July 2024, for urgent action to tackle the escalating crisis of alcohol harm; realises that such action will help achieve ambitions to reduce NHS waiting times, crime and inequalities, and to … |
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Monday 29th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024 Treatment of female activists in Iran 17 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is alarmed by the breaches of International Humanitarian Law by the Iranian government; notes that the Islamic Republic’s violent repression of women and the activists defending their rights has intensified across the country since the death of President Ebrahim Raisi on 19 May 2024; highlights that women … |
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Friday 26th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House supports free car parking for all NHS staff; notes that driving to work is the only viable option for some NHS staff; further notes that some NHS Trusts have introduced complicated invoicing systems through which staff are billed for parking, which has contributed to low morale in … |
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Monday 22nd July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th September 2024 55 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises the value of radiotherapy as a key and lifesaving cancer treatment, necessary for around half of all cancer cures and as a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for patients; celebrates the invaluable contribution of the approximately 6,400-strong radiotherapy workforce who treat over 100,000 cancer patients in the … |
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Monday 22nd July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2024 Dismissal of trade union representatives at HMRC Benton Park View 23 signatures (Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend) That this House notes with concern that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Benton Park View, Newcastle, has dismissed a number of Trade Union representatives from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union, claiming gross misconduct; further notes that HMRC has rejected appeals against their dismissal, despite evidence being brought … |
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Friday 19th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2024 Ending Outsourcing in Government departments and agencies 16 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House condemns the impact of outsourcing on the pay, terms and conditions of workers in government agencies and departments; notes with regret that outsourcing has created a two-tier workforce owing to inequalities created between those centrally-employed and those working for private contractors; further notes that many outsourced facilities … |
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Thursday 18th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024 United Nations Relief and Works Agency 29 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House calls on the Government to restore immediately full UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but also to increase funding to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza; notes Israeli attempts to evict UNRWA from Jerusalem; and further calls on the Government to mount … |
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Wednesday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th July 2024 Ending the two-child benefit cap 39 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House recognises the new data published by the Department for Work and Pensions on the two-child limit to benefit payments which shows that there are now 1.6 million children living in families impacted by this policy, or one in every nine children; further recognises that of those families … |
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Wednesday 8th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th May 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House notes with concern the impact from the collapse of W.W & J McClure Solicitors Law Firm in 2021; understands that the firm had around 100,000 clients across Britain, many of whom held wills or family trusts managed by the law firm; further notes with concern that many … |
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Wednesday 15th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th 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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Monday 13th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2024 29 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead) That this House expresses its deep concerns regarding the Israeli offensive on Rafah, which it believes will seriously worsen what is already one of the world’s worst man-made humanitarian crises; reiterates its calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire; further expresses its frustration at the Government’s continued refusal to suspend … |
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Thursday 9th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 Pesticide use in towns and cities 20 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House recognises the harm caused to both human health and the environment by the use of pesticides such as glyphosate in our villages, towns, cities and public spaces; notes that glyphosate was designated as probably carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organisation in 2015, is increasingly being … |
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Wednesday 8th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 39 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were … |
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Tuesday 7th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes Dementia Action Week 2024, taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024; highlights that Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign and each year the Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on Dementia; underlines the support … |
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Thursday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 46th anniversary of the murder of Altab Ali 18 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House marks the 46th anniversary of the racially motivated murder of the 25-year-old textile factory worker, Altab Ali, on 4th May 1978; notes that in the 1970s far right activity and racism was prevalent in East London and that Asian and Black people were frequently attacked; recognises that … |
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Monday 29th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 10th May 2024 Bahrain's sponsorship of the Royal Windsor Horse Show 13 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses concern at Bahrain’s ongoing sponsorship of the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2024, to which the King of Bahrain and other Bahraini royals are likely to attend, despite Bahrain’s appalling human rights record; notes that even after King Hamad’s royal pardon including over 600 political prisoners on … |
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Thursday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th May 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 16 May 2024) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) This House applauds World Press Freedom Day in declaring its respect and admiration for all journalists and media representatives around the world who face the horrors of possible harassment, incarceration, injury, and death; deplores the targeting of journalists who are simply carrying out their invaluable work; mourns those journalists who … |
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Tuesday 7th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th May 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House welcomes the first ever Trans+ History Week; notes that this groundbreaking initiative is aimed at educating and celebrating the millenia-old history of transgender non-binary gender-diverse and intersex individuals; and further acknowledges that the achievements of trans+ people deserve recognition. |
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Friday 26th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2024 Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport 24 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses support and solidarity to members of the PCS union taking industrial action against their employer, Border Force, at Heathrow Airport; notes that on 29 April around 250 staff are being forced out of their current jobs on passport control as the Home Office have indicated they … |
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Tuesday 30th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2024 Price cap on baby milk formula 29 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West) This House recognises the impact that food price inflation has had on family budgets in recent years, with annual inflation of 19.1% to March 2023, which was the highest rate of food inflation in 45 years; notes with dismay that some retailers have taken to placing baby milk formula under … |
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Wednesday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024 31 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House recognises the new research from the End Child Poverty Coalition which highlights the extent to which the two-child limit impacts single parents and families with disabled children; notes that 20% of all households impacted by the two-child limit are families with at least one disabled child, which … |
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Wednesday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh 18 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2024)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House marks that on 24 April it is 11 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial accidents … |
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Wednesday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024 Disability benefits assessment process 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern about the application and assessment process for disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity; notes that the Government is proposing to end GP involvement in the process; further notes that disability rights campaigners have … |
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Wednesday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern at the excessive levels of student debt and loan repayment rates; notes that the average student leaves university with £50,000 worth of debt and is currently required to repay 9% on everything they earn over £27,295 a year; further notes that as of April … |
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Wednesday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024 Diversion schemes for drug-related offending 17 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House endorses the recognition from Dame Carol Black and the Home Affairs Committee that improved use of diversion schemes, where police deal with low-level offending without the involvement of courts, can be an important tool in reducing drug-related crime; pays tribute to the pioneering work of Police-led Drug … |
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Wednesday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2024 Work Capability Assessment reforms 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2024)Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw) That this House expresses its deep concern that the Government’s proposed Work Capability Assessment reforms will expose more people, including disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to work conditionality and the threat of benefit sanctions; recognises that there is considerable evidence, including the Department of Work and Pension’s … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton) That this House is alarmed at the rocketing rise of alcohol harm; notes that the Office for National Statistics' figures released on 22 April revealed a new record of over 10,000 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK in 2022, representing an increase of a third since 2019; further notes the warning … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Martin Vickers (Conservative - Brigg and Immingham) That this House regrets the decision to end replays in the FA Cup; and calls on the football authorities to reconsider this decision. |
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Tuesday 23rd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 Drug and alcohol treatment services for women 20 signatures (Most recent: 17 May 2024)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House acknowledges that women’s substance use often results from trauma and abuse; notes that women’s access to trauma-informed, safe spaces has been limited, as cuts and contract competition have driven service provision to concentrate on its majority male user-base; welcomes the Centre for Justice Innovation’s guide to commissioning … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 National Stalking Awareness Week 12 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2024)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House acknowledges National Stalking Awareness Week, beginning on 22 April; notes that stalking and harassment accounted for a third of all police recorded violence in the year ending September 2023 and that around 1.6 million people over 16 were estimated to be victims of stalking in England and … |
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Tuesday 23rd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House congratulates Lesbian Visibility Week on their fifth anniversary; notes that the theme for this week is unified not uniform to celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ women everywhere; welcomes the representation and acknowledgement of incredible LGBTQ women that Lesbian Visibilty week brings; acknowledges that there are still unique … |
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Monday 22nd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House notes with concern that the Constitutional Court of Uganda recently upheld the provisions of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 which, it believes, is in defiance of international law; is aware that the legislation, adopted in May 2023, has been described as being among the world's harshest anti-gay laws … |
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Monday 22nd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 Multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week 23 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North) That this House supports MS Awareness Week, which takes place between 22 and 28 April 2024; recognises that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.ms and Overcoming MS are working together to speak up about the realities of life with MS, a neurological condition … |
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Wednesday 17th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 The cost of private rent in England and rent controls 14 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House notes the huge cost of private rents in England and increase in private rents since private tenancies were deregulated and section 21 no-fault evictions were introduced under the Housing Act 1988; recognises the challenges with accurately estimating average private rents but further notes historical data points to … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th April 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House commends the extraordinary efforts of Tim Owen, Mike Palmer and Andy Airey, collectively known as 3 Dads Walking, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention among young people; welcomes them to Scotland and Midlothian as they continue their latest trek; acknowledges the profound impact … |
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Monday 22nd April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes that civil service pay has been eroded over the past 40 years, which has seen wages fall from above the national average to below average; regrets that, despite this, the Government did not ring-fence funding for a pay rise for civil servants in the recent Budget; … |
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Wednesday 22nd November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th April 2024 Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession 63 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House praises the tireless work by campaigners fighting against the injustice of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which were abolished in 2012 but not retrospectively, and commends the Trapped podcast for shining a powerful spotlight on the ongoing scandal of these indefinite and potentially never-ending sentences; agrees … |
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Friday 22nd March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 22nd 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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Monday 18th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates with pride, World Down Syndrome Day 2024, which is a global event that aims to raise awareness, and advocate for the rights of individuals with Down syndrome; marked each year on March 21st, this signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome; highlights … |
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Thursday 14th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; recognises that 17 March is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of Ireland, as well as celebrating the contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across the … |
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Thursday 14th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 York Fair Trade Forum, 20th anniversary 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House congratulates York on its 20th anniversary of becoming a Fair Trade City; further congratulates the York Fair Trade Forum for its work in promoting fair trade in York and beyond, including through holding informative events to educate residents and businesses on the benefit of fair trade and … |
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Monday 11th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes World Glaucoma Day, celebrated on 12 March with this years theme of Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World, focusing on bringing communities worldwide to fight together against glaucoma blindness; highlights that over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and around 18,000 of these cases are in … |
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Monday 11th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House recognises that 22 March is World Water Day; acknowledges that 2.2 billion people in the world do not have safe water and 3.5 billion people in the world do not have a decent toilet of their own; notes that two-thirds of healthcare facilities in the 46 least … |
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Monday 11th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 10 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That the Protocol, done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on 16 July 2023, on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP 1107), a copy of which was laid before Parliament on 19 February 2024, … |
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Wednesday 6th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 Cost of living payment at National Museums Liverpool 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House fully supports the staff at National Museums Liverpool (NML) engaging in strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay; notes that last year 206 employers in the public sector agreed to pay each worker a one-off £1,500 payment to part-compensate for inflation rises and hardship caused by … |
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Wednesday 6th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 32 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House condemns the horrific and cowardly unprovoked razor attack on a prison officer at HMP Humber on 9 February 2024, which resulted in 53 stitches for a facial wound; notes with alarm the rising tide of prison violence since the end of pandemic lockdowns, with assaults against staff … |
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Wednesday 6th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 2 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates Graham Curwen on 65 years of exceptional public service; thanks him for striving to always improve local health services, notably by innovating the first ever patient-based community system; recognises his achievements over the last 65 years and remarkable impact he has had delivering quality health services … |
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Monday 4th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates Lancaster Men’s Hub; thanks them for striving to reach out to local men that may be vulnerable to mental health issues and suicide; recognises their achievements in being shortlisted for the Suicide Prevention Grant 2023-25; pays tribute to incredible local volunteers, Chairman David Mace and the … |
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Wednesday 28th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House condemns the appalling destruction of the wildlife area in the heart of the traditional Middlesex village of Longford by the new owners of the land, Yasar Nawaz and Kamaljit Singh Gill, contrary to the assurances they gave to the local villagers; notes that in addition to the … |
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Thursday 29th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House condemns the Ministry of Justice's plans to hand a further £200m of public money to Serco; notes Serco's extensive record of failures, monitoring people with GPS technology; further notes that this contract replaces a prior contract with Capita; notes that since 2020 the Home Office has been … |
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Tuesday 27th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House acknowledges the outstanding beauty of our nation’s countryside; understands that public access to the countryside has considerable benefits to both physical and mental health; believes that footpaths, cycle tracks and bridleways are essential infrastructure that facilitates walkers, cyclists and equestrians safe access to the countryside; notes BBC … |
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Tuesday 27th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House states its admiration for London; celebrates the diversity of the capital city and believes this diversity is its strength; acknowledges the rich contributions of people from all backgrounds; expresses concern about recent statements made by hon. and Rt hon. Members; believes the aforementioned statements are contrary to … |
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Thursday 22nd February Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 Retirement of Rt Revd Paul Butler 6 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House gives its best wishes to the Rt Revd Paul Butler, the 79th Bishop of Durham, in his retirement; notes that Bishop Butler has served as Bishop of Durham for ten years; further notes the rich history of the diocese of Durham, a diocese that stretches back into … |
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Wednesday 21st February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 Use of artificial intelligence in journalism 25 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House supports the National Union of Journalists' (NUJ) Artificial Intelligence (AI) campaign and its concerns over rapid advancements in AI technologies using journalistic content without consent or permission; recognises the risk of grave harm to journalism and the subsequent undermining of democracy should public trust in journalism erode; … |
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Monday 19th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 International Mother Languages Day 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2024, which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students martyred for the Bangla … |
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Monday 19th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 Transport for London and London Underground maintenance workers 23 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is dismayed to learn that Transport for London (TfL) is re-tendering essential track maintenance work on the Underground to private companies as part of its Track Labour Framework, rather than bringing this work in-house; expresses concern that, under existing sub-contracting arrangements, three-quarters of these sub-contracted workers reported … |
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Monday 19th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 13th anniversary of the Bahrain pro-democracy uprising 17 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the 13th anniversary of Bahrain’s 2011 uprising, when widespread protests demanding democratic change and decrying structural inequalities, corruption, oppression and a lack of government representation were met with government violence and repression, in which dozens of individuals were killed and hundreds arrested, some of whom are … |
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Wednesday 7th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 41 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and resident of Dumbarton, will be marking his 37th birthday on 9 February, his sixth in arbitrary detention in India since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be undercover police … |
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Monday 5th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes with sadness that, on average, a child loses a parent every 20 minutes in the UK; further notes with concern that support services have no way of knowing exactly how many children suffer a bereavement each year, or where they live; recognises the work of charities … |
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Monday 4th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Women Against Pit Closures on the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike for their fortitude, resilience and solidarity during the 1984-85 strike and beyond; believes that the 1984-85 strike would not have lasted as long without the support of women; notes that women’s groups, like those … |
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Monday 4th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2024 Fracture liaison services and osteoporosis 27 signatures (Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House notes 50% of women and 20% of men over 50 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis; further notes 81,000 people of working age suffer fractures every year and that a third of sufferers will have to leave their jobs as a result; highlights the invaluable work … |
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Monday 4th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Ronnie Campbell, who represented the constituency of Blyth Valley between 1987 and 2019; notes Ronnie’s great public service to the people of his constituency and his tireless advocacy for Blyth Valley which has resulted in so many good quality jobs … |
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Monday 4th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2) 33 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 on 5 March 2024; further notes that, four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of … |
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Friday 23rd February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 Defective cavity wall insulation 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses serious concern about widespread reports of defective installation of cavity wall insulation leading to mould, damp and structural damage to homes which leads to those affected taking legal action for damages caused; reaffirms that properly installed cavity wall insulation remains one of the best ways to … |
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Friday 23rd February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with concern the collapse of SSB Law that has left hundreds across the country facing demands for payment stretching into thousands of pounds; stresses that a number of those affected by SSB Law’s collapse cannot meet the large demands for payment and will face significant consequences, … |
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Tuesday 20th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 Household Support Fund (No. 2) 36 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House expresses deep concern that the UK Government has not committed to extending the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond March 2024; notes that via this fund the Government has invested significantly in local crisis support as a response to the cost-of-living crisis; further notes that more than £2 … |
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Monday 19th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 Alan Bates and the Freedom of the City of Liverpool 49 signatures (Most recent: 21 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House supports the call for the Freedom of the City of Liverpool to be bestowed upon Liverpool-born Post Office Horizon campaigner Alan Bates; notes this is the highest civil award in the city and has previously been awarded to those who have left an indelible mark on the … |
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Wednesday 7th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House supports Gellings Riding School in its efforts to acquire the land it is situated upon in order to secure its existence for future generations; notes that the school is a vital community asset which has been an integral part of the West Derby community for 30 years, … |
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Wednesday 7th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th February 2024 International Court of Justice Ruling on Gaza and the UK’s duties under the Genocide Convention 73 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2024)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House notes the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January 2024, which found that it is plausible that Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza are in breach of the Genocide Convention; further notes that the ICJ issued provisional measures, including ordering … |
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Thursday 1st February Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th February 2024 Fuel poverty and the private rented sector 20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House believes it is a national scandal that in 2022-23 almost 5,000 excess winter deaths were caused by people living in cold and damp homes; is deeply concerned that 6.5 million UK households are experiencing fuel poverty following the energy price cap rise in January 2024; urges the … |
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Thursday 1st February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House expresses concern that 25 years after Jay Abatan was killed in a racist attack in Brighton his murderers have still not been brought to justice; notes that Sussex police have apologised to Jay Abatan's family for the multiple failures in the way the investigation was conducted, as … |
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Wednesday 31st January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024 Hope Robertson, Clydebank Asbestos Group 12 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House pays tribute to Hope Robertson, the prominent campaigner against the use of asbestos, and champion for people suffering at home and abroad due to exposure to asbestos, who died on Saturday 27 January 2024; recognises that, as the former Secretary, stalwart supporter and contributor to the work … |
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Wednesday 31st January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024 Barnet mental health union dispute 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing industrial dispute over recruitment and retention payments with Barnet Council and UNISON in relation to the deeply disturbing endemic staffing crisis that exists within frontline mental health services in Barnet; further notes that this dispute is now the longest-running mental health … |
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Wednesday 31st January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House recognises February 2024 as LGBT+ History Month; notes this year’s theme of UnderTheScope, which aims to recognise the work of LGBT+ people in healthcare and medicine; celebrates the amazing contributions the LGBT+ community make to British society, including staff in the NHS, social care, research and other … |
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Friday 26th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024 Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series 36 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House applauds the Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series for shining a much needed light on events that irrevocably changed our country; thanks Channel 4 and Swan Films for their continued commitment to hard-hitting factual programmes; commends the miners and their families for taking part … |
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Thursday 1st February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 1st February 2024 45 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House recognises and celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2024; welcomes this month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history; notes that LGBTQ+ people have a long history of making incredible contributions to the UK; further notes that LGBTQ+ History month is … |
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Thursday 1st February Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2024 Independent Panel Inquiry into the death of Zane Gbangbola 34 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes that the Post Office Horizon scandal has reemphasised the need for a Hillsborough Law; acknowledges that more tragedies would benefit from a duty of candour on public servants and a parity of arms; supports the call for an independent panel inquiry with full powers to compel … |
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Monday 22nd January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Personal Independence Payment processing times 11 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House raises concerns about the Department for Work and Pensions' management of Personal Independence Payments (PIP); notes that a number of constituents in Hemsworth constituency have reported long delays in the processing of PIP claims and changes of circumstances, which can have a significant negative impact on the … |
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Monday 22nd January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Hillingdon council's over 65 discount scheme 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House congratulates Mr Ian Clarke for his campaign to expose age discrimination by the London Borough of Hillingdon in its reform of the council’s over 65 discount scheme, in which means testing was introduced in an arbitrary and discriminatory manner; considers that the council’s argument that the production … |
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Thursday 18th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that 22 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024, which is an opportunity to highlight the vital importance of HPV vaccines and cervical screening in the prevention of cervical cancer and their potential to thereby contribute to the elimination of cervical cancer; acknowledges … |
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Thursday 18th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd 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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Wednesday 17th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024 Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency 15 signatures (Most recent: 20 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House is dismayed at the complacency and obstinacy of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) management in its implementation of the flawed Driver Services Recovery Programme; notes concerns raised by the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union that the programme poses significant safety risks to examiners and … |
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Wednesday 17th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2024 11 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party - South Antrim) That this House notes the Young Lives vs Cancer report entitled Running on Empty which explores the costs that young cancer patients and their families face when travelling for treatment; expresses concern at the finding in the report that it costs young cancer patients and their families on average £250 … |
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Tuesday 16th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2024 39 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expressers its extreme concern at the mounting and unprecedented death toll of journalists in Gaza; notes that the independent Committee to Protect Journalists has recorded the death of 82 journalists in this conflict since October 2023; welcomes the support provided by the National Union of Journalists for … |
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Tuesday 16th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 2024 Big Garden Bird Watch, the world's largest garden survey, in which thousands of nature lovers take part to help build a picture of how garden birds are faring every year; highlights that across the UK over half a million people took part in the … |
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Thursday 18th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th January 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House notes the Government's public sector pay remit letters to the Chairs of the Pay Review Bodies published on 20 December 2023; further notes that their publication date and request for a report by May 2024 is a month later than the previous pay round; notes the Government … |
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Thursday 11th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon) That this House recognises the continuing violence in Gaza which has resulted in over 23,000 deaths; welcomes South Africa’s request for provisional measures by the International Court of Justice to prevent acts of genocide; urges the Government to carefully consider the application as it upholds its duty to prevent genocide … |
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Monday 8th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2024 Short-term medical evacuation of children from Gaza 51 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House welcomes the work of Saving Gaza's Children, an NGO dedicated to supporting the children of Gaza to receive life-saving and time-critical, emergency medical care required as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict by identifying children in dire need of medical evacuation and securing their evacuation to host … |
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Monday 8th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th 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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Tuesday 16th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th January 2024 57 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House is profoundly shocked and saddened by the deaths of over 85 journalists and other media workers in Gaza since the Hamas attacks of October 7, with many more critically injured, missing or in detention without trial; believes that journalists in Gaza are the only ones standing between … |
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Monday 8th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2024 Government legal advice on Gaza 32 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House understands that questions have been raised internationally about the legality of the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza; recognises that in November 2023 UN experts raised the alarm about the risk of genocide in Gaza; highlights the UN General Secretary’s reasons for invoking Article 99 that there is … |
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Monday 8th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th 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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Monday 18th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th December 2023 18 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its dismay at the number of children in poverty in the UK; believes that as the UK is one of the richest countries in the world, it is shocking that 29% of children in our country are living in poverty and that 71% of those children … |
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Monday 18th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2023 The work of people across the Parliamentary Estate 35 signatures (Most recent: 1 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House recognises the essential contribution of all staff across the Parliamentary Estate, including, but not limited to, cleaners, caterers, chefs, kitchen stewards, baristas, doorkeepers, clerks, library support specialists, tour guides, police and firefighters, as well as those in Parliamentary offices and Departments, such as the Speaker’s office, the … |
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Thursday 14th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th December 2023 Specialist paediatric dentists 24 signatures (Most recent: 1 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House notes the shortage of specialist paediatric dentists in the UK and the prolonged waiting times for children's dental procedures; highlights that specialist paediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral healthcare for children and adolescents, including those with special care needs; further highlights that they undergo three years of additional … |
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Thursday 14th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th December 2023 Oral health strategy for children 24 signatures (Most recent: 1 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House notes that tooth decay is one of the most common causes of hospital admission in young children, despite the fact that it is a largely preventable disease; expresses concern that, according to Government statistics, as of 2022, 23.7% of five year-olds in England experienced dentinal decay, with … |
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Wednesday 13th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th December 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 7 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its deep concerns about the future of local government funding and the cuts which have been imposed on local authorities by the Government, which on average amount to a 40% decrease in funding; highlights the comments made by some council leaders who have expressed their concerns … |
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Monday 11th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th December 2023 70th anniversary of St Monica's Primary School 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House congratulates St Monica's RC Primary School in Pollok in the Glasgow South West constituency on their 70th anniversary; notes the school was built in 1953; further notes a mass to mark the anniversary was held on Friday 1 December at St James the Great RC Parish Church … |
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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 Domestic abuse and the workplace 15 signatures (Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse can have profound long-term effects on survivors and is concerned that is very difficult to speak out about domestic abuse and often those that do are subject to further silencing tactics; recognises that domestic violence is a workplace issue and that it can … |
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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th 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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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 Funding domestic abuse services 15 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse has wide ranging effects, including mental, emotional, physical, social and financial, on all areas of life for the individual survivor and those around them; recognises that community-based domestic abuse services provide holistic, specialist support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse on both … |
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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 20 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes with concern that rising numbers of people are unable to afford adequate clothing in the United Kingdom, that the demand for clothing banks has increased dramatically and is particularly acute during winter months and that even despite the best efforts of clothing banks clothing deprivation is … |
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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 Sewage discharges by United Utilities 13 signatures (Most recent: 8 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House condemns the regular and large-scale dumping of sewage by United Utilities across the North West of England; notes that recent Freedom of Information requests show that since 2018 raw sewage has been pumped into the North West’s natural environment for a total of 2,219,418 hours; highlights that … |
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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House strongly opposes the continuation of the cruel and unnecessary two child limit for benefits, introduced by the Government in 2017; notes that recent research shows that one in 10 children live in households affected by the two-child limit, that is 1.5 million children; highlights the University of … |
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Thursday 7th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 16 signatures (Most recent: 8 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes that domestic abuse can have profound long-term effects on survivors and is concerned that it is very difficult to speak out about domestic abuse and often those that do are subject to further silencing tactics; is concerned that police forces potentially sharing migrant data with Immigration … |
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Wednesday 6th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 Government Property Agency, ISS and outsourced workers 49 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is extremely concerned about the Government Property Agency’s handling of the transfer of facilities management services from Mitie to ISS with respect to the implications for workers whose employment has transferred; notes that the pay arrangements for cleaners and caterers are being shifted from a monthly to … |
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Wednesday 6th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 33rd anniversary of Cathouse Glasgow rock club 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Cathouse Glasgow, Glasgow's oldest rock club, on the 33rd anniversary of its opening on 22 November 22 1990; acknowledges the contribution of Donald Macleod MBE in establishing the club; recognises the immense contribution of Cathouse to Glasgow's nightlife and cultural flourishing over the years; acknowledges that … |
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Monday 11th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House recognises that poor literacy skills and illiteracy can consign adults to insecure and low-paid work, lead to poverty and isolation and leave them vulnerable to exploitation; further recognises that people who struggle to read and write can face difficulty in accessing housing, social security, health and care … |
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Tuesday 5th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th December 2023 Pay for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers 34 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House pays tribute to the commitment and dedication of the 1,700 civilian seafarers, including trainees, at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); is concerned that nearly fifteen years of pay restraint is having a negative effect on recruitment, retention, training and industrial relations in the RFA; notes that inflation … |
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Wednesday 29th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2023 27 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House deplores the announcement by the BBC that more than half the jobs on flagship weekday evening programme Newsnight will be lost as part of the latest misguided Digital First savings strategy; regrets that Newsnight will no longer screen investigative reporting and will be truncated to just thirty … |
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Tuesday 28th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th 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 27th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2023 36 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House notes that COP28 in Dubai marks a critical moment in efforts to secure a liveable future; expresses profound alarm that, according to the UN, governments plan to produce double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than is consistent with limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees and … |
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Monday 27th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2023 154th anniversary of the founding of the Durham Miners’ Association 14 signatures (Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House celebrates the 154th anniversary of the founding of the Durham Miners’ Association; recognises that, within three years of its founding, the Durham Miners’ Association had secured the abolition of bonded labour practices; further recognises its remarkable contributions to trade unionism and the wider labour movement; thanks the … |
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Monday 4th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2023 85th anniversary of the return of the British and Irish volunteers in the International Brigades 25 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House notes that 7 December 2023 marks the 85th anniversary of the return to Britain of the British and Irish volunteer members of the International Brigades who fought on the side of the Republican Government against fascism of Franco, Mussolini and Hitler in the Spanish Civil War; recalls … |
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Monday 4th December Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2023 40 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House notes the Government funding settlement for the next five-year Railway Control Period 7 from 2024 to 2029 will result in a £1.2bn cut in Network Rail's budget for vital safety-critical railway infrastructure work compared to the previous five year period; further notes these cuts will fall on … |
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Wednesday 29th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th November 2023 25 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2023) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House congratulates Dr Who on reaching its 60th anniversary; welcomes the inclusive and diverse nature of the 60th anniversary episode; notes the long history of Doctor Who breaking barriers in inclusion in gender and diversity including the recent positive representation of trans people; further notes the pleasure and … |
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Monday 27th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2023 20 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown) That this House notes that free school meals ensure millions of children get a hot and healthy meal each day; is concerned that children whose families meet financial eligibility requirements, but receive their education other than at school, do not benefit from these meals; congratulates both Brighton and Hove City … |
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Tuesday 21st November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Reinstatement of the Access to Elected Office Fund 21 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House notes with regret the underrepresentation of disabled people in Parliament, whilst one in five members of the working-age population identify as disabled, just five MPs disclosed they identify as disabled at the 2019 General Election; believes it is important that disabled people are enabled to contribute to … |
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Tuesday 21st November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 53 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Paulette Hamilton (Labour - Birmingham Erdington) That this House acknowledges that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that survival rates in the UK still lag behind much of the rest of Europe and the World; notes that pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect and that diagnosis takes too long with slow processes and multiple tests … |
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Tuesday 21st November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 27 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House is concerned that sufferers of asbestos-related lung cancer are denied full compensation if they are unable to trace all their former employers whose negligence contributed to the disease; recognises that the number of people affected is small, but the impact on their lives and the lives of … |
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Monday 20th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Hearings on the return of African artefacts and ancestral remains 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House seeks to honour and continue the work of the late Bernie Grant, former Member of Parliament for Tottenham, on the restitution of African artefacts and ancestral remains; notes the recent report by the APPG on Afrikan Reparations entitled, Hearings on the Restitution of Stolen African Artefacts and … |
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Monday 20th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 16 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2024) Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House celebrates the legislative introduction of Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics and buildings offering abortion services in the Public Order Act 2023; notes that although the Act received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023, provisions within the Act about Safe Access Zones, as outlined in section 9, … |
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Monday 20th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Local Housing Allowance and housing supply 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree) That this House acknowledges the endemic housing crisis which now affects all communities across the country and the unsustainable rent increases across the private rented sector; affirms the current inadequacy of Local Housing Allowance, frozen since April 2020; believes that Local Housing Allowance has not kept pace with rising rents; … |
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Monday 20th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 29 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the vile puppy smuggling trade and sterling efforts by Dogs Trust to end this cruel practice; shares the deep fears of many people about the suffering of dogs and puppies at the hands of smugglers; recognises the seriousness of this welfare issue and acknowledges the disappointment … |
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Thursday 16th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2023) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern at the continuing dumping of sewage into UK waterways; recognises that the practice is dangerous to public health and damaging to the environment; further recognises that the pollution is making it unsafe for people to swim in natural designated bathing sites such as the … |
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Wednesday 15th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Now or Never winner of Restaurant of the Year at the Lancaster Business Awards 2023 4 signatures (Most recent: 23 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates Nichola and Jeff Marshall, directors for Now Or Never restaurant in Lancaster and their whole team after winning Restaurant of the Year at the Lancaster Business Awards; thanks Now or Never for providing a unique, fine dining experience to the city thus boosting the Lancaster night … |
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Wednesday 15th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Redundancies at Reach plc and sustainability of the press 18 signatures (Most recent: 6 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House is dismayed at the extent of substantial job cuts announced by Reach plc, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Record, Daily Star, Manchester Evening News, Irish Mirror and Liverpool Echo; notes that the company has indicated an estimated 450 posts will be made redundant at the … |
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Wednesday 15th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Ban on the import of foie gras 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead) That this House condemns the production of foie gras by force-feeding ducks and geese which causes severe physical and psychological pain for the animals involved; welcomes the continued ban on production of foie gras in the UK; and calls on the Government to introduce the promised ban on the import … |
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Wednesday 15th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023) Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead) That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; calls for the Government to publish a strategy for promoting a circular economy in respect of plastics, including setting targets and measures for the elimination and recycling of single-use … |
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Wednesday 15th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 32 signatures (Most recent: 1 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead) That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres, from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and … |
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Tuesday 14th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Protections for the green belt 5 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern about building developments on green belt land; notes that the Secretary-General of the United Nations has said that humanity is becoming a weapon of mass extinction; further notes that the extinction of wildlife species has a knock-on impact on the wider ecosystem and causes … |
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Tuesday 14th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow) That this House welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum, which builds on his encyclical letter Laudato Si’, that calls on world leaders to put global common good ahead of self interest; urges international governments to commit to a transition from fossil fuels that is binding and measurable; acknowledges the … |
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Monday 13th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Refugee campaign groups from the North East 14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2024)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House welcomes the lobby of Parliament by refugee groups from the North East of England to be held in Room S of Portcullis House from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Tuesday 28 November; proudly acknowledges that the UK has, for centuries, provided a haven for those fleeing oppression; understands … |
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Monday 13th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 28 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the recent report by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the Independent which identified issues of racism, wage theft and threats of being sent back home in 19 farm inspection reports produced by the Home Office between 2021 and 2022; recognises that migrant seasonal workers are … |
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Monday 13th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Breast cancer screening and entitlement to paid leave 12 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) That this House notes that the UK, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Governments all offer breast cancer screening to women aged 50 to 70 every three years; supports such policies as an important preventative health care strategy; calls for employment law to be amended to remove barriers to and ensure … |
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Tuesday 7th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome 16 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) is low despite an increase in diagnoses connected with long covid; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and shortness of breath to chest pain … |
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Tuesday 7th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd November 2023 Sixth year of detention of Jagtar Singh Johal 54 signatures (Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2023 marked the sixth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and son of the Rock of Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to … |
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Wednesday 22nd November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) This House notes with sadness the recent passing of Joan Jara in Santiago; acknowledges that she was the widow of the late Victor Jara who brought so much joy to the people of Chile and who inspired the election of Salvador Allende in 1970 until his murder in the 1973 … |
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Wednesday 8th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th November 2023 17 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2023) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House recognises that the Night Riviera Sleeper service, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR) between London Paddington and Penzance, plays a vital role in providing sustainable and low-carbon travel between the capital and west of England; believes the staff employed on the Night Riviera provide a high-quality service … |
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Tuesday 7th November Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 9th November 2023 Addressing the climate emergency 28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House expresses its profound concern about the Government’s failure to address the urgency of the climate and ecological emergency; is alarmed by escalating climate impacts and the diminishing remaining carbon budget for limiting global temperatures to 1.5 degrees; is dismayed by the recent approval of the Rosebank oil … |
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Tuesday 24th October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023 Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day 2023 22 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that 25 October 2023 is Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) Awareness Day; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and shortness of breath to chest pain and fainting; further highlights that studies from … |
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Monday 23rd October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House notes with sadness the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, arguably England’s greatest ever footballer; highlights that Bobby was one of the elite group of players known as the Busby Babes and made his way into first team football and won his first champions medal in the 1956-57 … |
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Monday 23rd October Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th October 2023 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House notes with sorrow the passing of Ashington born World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton; further notes Bobby’s successful career with Manchester United for whom he played between 1956 and 1973 winning the English First Division three times, the FA Cup and the European Cup; notes Sir Bobby’s … |
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Thursday 14th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 50 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House recognises that Right to Food Week 2023 takes place between 18 and 23 September 2023; highlights the injustices of hunger; notes that 18% of UK households are experiencing food insecurity and more than half a million children dropped below the poverty line in the last year; acknowledges … |
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Thursday 14th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor 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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Wednesday 13th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields) That this House celebrates the thousands of runners who crossed the finish line in South Shields on Sunday 10th September after taking part in the 42nd Great North Run; notes that the Great North Run as an institution demonstrates our region, and history and our people; highlights the boost the … |
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Wednesday 13th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 Mandatory food waste reporting in England 29 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Olivia Blake (Labour - Sheffield Hallam) That this House notes that UK food waste causes an estimated 36 million tonnes CO2eq in emissions domestically and overseas, costing businesses and citizens approximately £19 billion; further notes that UK on-farm food waste alone is estimated to use an area of agricultural land half the size of Wales and … |
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Tuesday 12th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 21 signatures (Most recent: 19 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House notes the ongoing, grave human rights violations in Manipur, India, including acts of sexual violence, extrajudicial killings, home destruction, forced displacement, torture and ill-treatment, predominantly targeting the Kuki-Zo people, a tribal community who are largely Christian; further notes that between 3 May and mid-August an estimated 160 … |
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Tuesday 12th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 Service of Paul Kehoe, House of Commons Senior Doorkeeper 25 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this house sends its warmest congratulations and thanks to Paul Kehoe on completing an impressive 44 years of loyal service in the House of Commons; recognises his kindness, hard work and loyal service during this time; and looks forward to working with him through his 45th year and beyond. |
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Monday 11th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House calls for higher education institutions to have a statutory duty of care for their students; deeply regrets the tragic consequences of past failures to recognise when students have experienced significant challenges to their mental health and the subsequent impacts on their family and friends; particularly regrets instances … |
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Thursday 7th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 Industrial action by social care workers in Glasgow 14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House thanks social care staff across Scotland and the rest of the UK who work in frontline community services to care for our most vulnerable; recognises that many social care workers, especially in the private sector, are in receipt of low pay and poor terms and conditions which … |
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Tuesday 5th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 Freddie Mercury's 77th birthday 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston) That this House extends its best wishes to the family of Freddie Mercury, who grew up in Feltham alongside Brian May, on what would have been Freddie’s 77th birthday; recognises the enormous contribution of Freddie Mercury and Queen to music and culture and the love for Freddie, which is still … |
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Wednesday 6th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 Pulmonary fibrosis awareness month 24 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford) That this House marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month which takes place in September; acknowledges the importance of raising awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating and often life-threatening lung condition affecting 70,000 people across the United Kingdom; regrets that 1% of all deaths are due to pulmonary fibrosis; recognises the work … |
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Tuesday 5th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 Trauma-informed public services 11 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House recognises that many organisations are implementing trauma-informed approaches, actively working to create a service where clients feel safe and empowered and won’t be re-traumatised; notes that many public services can inadvertently perpetuate trauma for vulnerable people they work with, given the nature of the services they provide … |
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Wednesday 19th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 18th September 2023 9 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House expresses its disappointment at the recent announcement by the University of Chichester that they have suspended all recruitment to the Masters by Research History of Africa and the African Diaspora course; notes with regret that this decision will not only deprive students of the opportunity to study … |
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Wednesday 19th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th September 2023 5 signatures (Most recent: 18 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House condemns the A303 Stonehenge scheme, also known as the Stonehenge road tunnel; notes that the scheme puts the status of Stonehenge as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at risk; believes, therefore, that the scheme is an act of vandalism against one of Britain’s most famous landmarks; and … |
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Thursday 14th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th September 2023 TUC Conference 2023 resolution on public sector pay 27 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House notes that real weekly wages remain below where they were in 2008; further notes that wages in the public sector continue to fall in real terms; recognises the final public sector pay settlements for 2022-23 reflected an increase on the initial public sector pay review body recommendations … |
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Tuesday 5th September Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 7th September 2023 Attacks on Jacqueline McKenzie 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill) That this House stands in solidarity with Jacqueline McKenzie, a partner and head of immigration and asylum law at Leigh Day law firm, who has faced unprecedented attacks from the Home Office and the Conservative Campaign Headquarters; believes that these attacks have the direct aim to undermine Jacqueline McKenzie’s professional … |
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Tuesday 5th September Richard Burgon 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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Monday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2023 34 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House strongly opposes the continuation of the cruel and unnecessary two child limit for benefits, introduced by the Government in 2017; notes that recent research shows that one in 10 children live in households affected by the two-child limit, that is 1.5 million children; highlights the University of … |
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Monday 17th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023 Vegan food and allergens education 6 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath) That this House notes that the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has released new data reporting that inspectors from Hampshire and Kent Scientific Services found 24 out of 61 products, or 39%, marked as vegan contained traces of egg or dairy, including 13 dairy alternatives and 48 meat alternatives; further notes … |
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Thursday 13th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2023 School libraries and librarians 43 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House recognises the importance of encouraging children to enjoy books from an early age and of developing a culture of reading for pleasure in schools; notes that evidence suggests that school libraries lead to better literacy and educational outcomes, higher attainment, improved wellbeing and contribute to the delivery … |
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Tuesday 11th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2023 St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry 6 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North) That this House congratulates the team behind the creation of the St Helens Mobile Community Food Pantry; notes that the pantry now has over 2,500 members across the borough; pays tribute to Jim Housley, Paul Cooper and those who run the project and worked alongside Mission in the Economy, St … |
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Tuesday 11th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th 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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Monday 10th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2023 26 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House notes the Trades Union Congress (TUC) analysis which shows that the North East still has the lowest average weekly earnings of any region in the UK; notes the analysis reveals workers in the North East region earn 7% less, on average, than the UK median wage; further … |
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Monday 10th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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 10th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2023 18 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House commends the role of poverty truth commissions in bringing people who have lived experience of the struggle against poverty directly into decision making about tackling poverty; acknowledges that those with lived experience have often been left out of policy making, even though their perspective and insight can … |
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Tuesday 4th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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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Thursday 6th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 30 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House notes that 15 per cent of people have experienced bullying at work in the UK which is not related to any protected characteristic; observes that this amounts to 4.9 million people employed in the UK; further notes that the Health and Safety Executive highlights that 17 million … |
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Thursday 6th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling) That this House believes that the preservation of sporting heritage is a vitally important strand of cultural work in the public, private and third-sector; also believes that the collection, maintenance and presentation of photographs, documents, records and memorabilia relating to sporting achievements, participants and institutions form a key part of … |
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Thursday 6th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2023 29 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth) That this House notes the Bank of England’s decision in June to increase interest rates to five per cent, the 13th consecutive rise; believes that while inflation must be reduced and contained, ordinary British people are not the drivers of inflation, including core inflation, and that there is evidence of … |
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Thursday 6th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2023 Pets in temporary accommodation 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford) That this House recognises how pets enrich lives, providing emotional support and bringing great joy to responsible owners; further recognises the proposed changes to legislation set out in the Government's Renter's Reform Bill around pets and tenancies; notes that if the Bill is passed, landlords may only refuse pets in … |
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Thursday 6th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th July 2023 Third anniversary of the Bow crane collapse 12 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes with deepest regret that 8 July 2023 marks three years since the tragic death of June Harvey after a tower crane fell on her house in Bow in 2020; notes with sadness other fatalities as a result of crane collapses; pays tribute to construction safety campaigns, … |
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Tuesday 4th July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 Alcohol treatment services: Public Accounts Committee Report 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes the Public Accounts Committee's report on Alcohol treatment services and shares its concerns; is dismayed that the Department for Health and Social Care appears to lack sufficient understanding of the total cost of alcohol harm; suggests that, in establishing its evidence base, the Department should take … |
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Monday 3rd July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 Actions of the Israeli government in the Occupied Territories 10 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) This House condemns the ongoing actions of the Israeli government in the Occupied Territories, including the expansion of settlements, demolitions of Palestinian homes, forced evictions, and discriminatory policies that perpetuate the violation of Palestinian human rights; further condemns the Israeli government's failure to comply with international law, including United Nations … |
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Monday 3rd July Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that our NHS will this week reach the 75th anniversary of its creation; highlights that over 1.5 million people are treated daily in the UK; notes that the NHS touches all our lives and is undoubtedly a national treasure; takes this opportunity not simply to look … |
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Thursday 29th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 Working conditions of rail workers employed by Carlisle Support Services 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House pays tribute to the important public-facing work of outsourced Revenue and Gateline staff employed by Carlisle Support Services on Northern Trains stations; notes with concern that these staff are enduring a rising tide of passenger violence, including cases of serious assault; is dismayed that these keyworkers are … |
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Monday 26th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 Apprentices and the Living Wage 13 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House recognises the challenges faced by apprentices, especially at this time of high inflation and a cost of living crisis, notes that four out of five apprentices surveyed by the NUS required additional assistance to cover their living expenses, often resorting to credit cards or personal savings due … |
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Monday 19th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2023 14 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023) Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley) That this House notes that this week, 19 to 23 June, is World Continence Week which aims to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of urinary incontinence and associated conditions, observes the devastating impact that incontinence can have on patients’ wellbeing and quality of life; further notes that an estimated 14 … |
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Monday 19th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd June 2023 20 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House welcomes the latest report from the Prescription Charges Coalition entitled Continuing to pay the price published in March 2023 which demonstrates that vital medicine is unaffordable for many people living with long-term health conditions in England and that there has been an increase in the number of … |
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Monday 19th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd June 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 5) 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Arnika GhaemMaghami, Negin Salehi, Amir Mohamad Rahmanipour, Soroush Pourahmadi, Mehran Abaspour Aghdam, Mohsen Mansouri, Sadaf Movahedi, Marzieh Doshman Ziary, Nasrin Ghaderi, Samaneh Nicknam, Parmis Hamnava, Sina Malayeri, Hosein Akbarzadeh, Ali Akbar Jafari, Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani and Maryam Sulaimanian … |
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Thursday 15th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd June 2023 Impact on bereaved families of the non-attendance of offenders at sentence hearings 30 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with deep concern the terrible impact that the non-attendance by an offender at a sentence hearing has on bereaved families; further notes that this non-attendance can significantly affect the wellbeing of bereaved families and impact their process of recovery; places on record the courage and strength … |
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Thursday 15th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 15th June 2023 Improved public transport to support cleaner air 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House welcomes initiatives such as Clean Air Day, which this year is on 15 June, and highlights the need to support improvements in air quality and public health; notes that poor air quality exists in the transport sector, arising from a failure to introduce affordable and attractive alternatives … |
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Tuesday 13th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Fire Safety Remediation in Blocks below 11 metres 34 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South) That this House notes with concern that leaseholders living in blocks below the arbitrary height threshold of 11 metres are facing uncapped costs to fix cladding and other building safety defects, which may lead to repossessions and bankruptcy; believes that these leaseholders are no more to blame for the national … |
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Tuesday 13th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Outdoor education experiences for children 12 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House calls for every child to be given the opportunity to benefit from outdoor education during their time at school; further calls for each child to have the chance of at least one residential outdoor education visit during primary school years and at least one during secondary school … |
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Tuesday 13th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Automatic enrolment on the NHS Healthy Start scheme 33 signatures (Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields) That this House notes that, in May 2023, over 200,000 babies, children and pregnant mothers from low income households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland missed out on their entitlement to the NHS Healthy Start scheme for free fruit, vegetables and milk; also notes that average take up across the … |
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Monday 12th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 4) 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mostafa Mobasher, Donya Farhadi, Behzad Amadpour Samani, Neda Bayat, Mohamad Haji Rasoulpour, Bahman Maroufi, Arash Seyedmansouri, Sepideh Ghalandari, Heidar Azidm gheih Bashi, Zohreh Shamasi, Mehdi Karami Ashtiani, Setayesh Sharifinia, Sina Alishahi, Majidreza Tosparvar, Asra Panahi, Zahra Jalilian, Ghazal … |
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Thursday 8th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 22 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with deep concern the proposed closure of the Park View Medical Centre; notes that the medical centre is located in Tuebrook in the constituency of Liverpool West Derby and also provides GP services to many constituents of Liverpool Wavertree; recognises that the medical centre has been … |
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Wednesday 7th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) That this House is concerned about the potential environmental impact of deep sea mining; notes that the process involves retrieving mineral deposits from the deep seabed, despite research suggesting that it could destroy habitats and wipe out species; further notes that 700 science and policy experts from 44 countries have … |
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Tuesday 6th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House notes with concern that rising numbers of people are unable to afford adequate clothing in the United Kingdom, that the demand for clothing banks has increased dramatically, that even despite the best efforts of clothing banks clothing deprivation is an hidden aspect of poverty in the United … |
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Tuesday 6th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 3) 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Ramin Fatehi, Ramin Karami, Mohamad Abdolahi, Omid Hoseini, Farid Koravand, Mansour Ghorbani, Mohamad Javad Asadzadeh, Himan Aman, Yazdan Aghajani, Hamed Salahshor, Reza Dehboyed, Hamid Reza Nokhbeh Zaiem, and Shahriar Aadeli, by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family … |
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Monday 5th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 23 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House notes that there are significant skills shortages across the economy; further notes that the Open University and British Chambers of Commerce Business Barometer Report 2022 found that 72 per cent of responding private, public and third-sector organisations said that skills shortages are causing increased workload on other … |
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Monday 5th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Support for the Anti-Stigma Network 19 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises that people harmed 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 negative preconceptions and stereotypes present a major obstacle to people accessing harm-reduction and recovery services; welcomes … |
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Monday 5th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 Targets for rooftop solar power 12 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West) That this House welcomes data released by the Countryside Charity showing that installing solar panels on new buildings and existing warehouse rooftops and other large constructions could provide at least 40-50 gigawatts of low carbon electricity, contributing more than half of the total national target of 70 gigawatts of solar … |
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Monday 5th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 End Child Poverty Coalition All Kids Count campaign 53 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes the publication of the End Child Poverty Coalition’s local child poverty statistics; highlights that the statistics show that 29 per cent of 0 to 19 year-olds were living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22; commends the End Child Poverty Coalition for their campaign All Kids … |
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Monday 5th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 30 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden) That this House recognises the life of Laura Nuttall; commends her positivity and hope she showed since her diagnosis with a glioblastoma in 2018; acknowledges that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the unmet need for brain tumours and accelerate the development of new treatment options and … |
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Thursday 25th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th June 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House is concerned that sufferers of asbestos-related lung cancer are denied full compensation if they are unable to trace all their former employers whose negligence contributed to the disease; recognises that the number of people affected is small, but the impact on their lives and the lives of … |
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Tuesday 13th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Honouring Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s 10th birthday 34 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes that this day, Tuesday 13th June 2023, would have been West Derby schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s 10th birthday; notes that Olivia is sorely missed by her family and friends since her young life was tragically taken from her in a shooting last August which shocked the entire … |
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Tuesday 13th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023 Recognition for railway cleaners 29 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House pays tribute to rail cleaners working for train companies Network Rail, Transport for London (TfL) and London Underground, who worked throughout the pandemic and since to keep our rail services clean and safe; notes that the vast majority of these cleaners are outsourced to sub-contractors, meaning that … |
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Wednesday 7th June Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 9th June 2023 36 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House celebrates Pride Month 2023 and the LGBTQ+ community; recognises that generations of LGBTQ+ people have had to fight for the rights they have today; regrets that this year’s Pride Month is taking place in a climate of heightened hostility, particularly towards trans people; is deeply concerned that, … |
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Thursday 18th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th May 2023 Promotion of Abercynon RFC, Aberdare RFC and Abercwmboi RFC 23 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House celebrates the promotion of Cynon Valley rugby clubs Abercynon RFC, Aberdare RFC and Abercwmboi RFC to Welsh Rugby Union League 1 East Central; notes the efforts the clubs have put into developing their own Mini, Junior and Youth sections; further notes they will join Mountain Ash RFC … |
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Wednesday 24th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th May 2023 8 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House expresses concern that Bupa have taken the decision to close, sell or merge a total of 85 dental practices across the UK, the majority of which are focused on providing NHS dentistry; notes that for Bupa this is simply a portfolio change with no recognition that this … |
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Wednesday 24th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th May 2023 13 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton) That this House congratulates the pioneering efforts of the Irish Government for introducing mandatory health labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert consumers to calorie content, grams of alcohol, risks of cancer and liver disease and dangers of drinking while pregnant; recognises that standardised health labelling enable consumers to make informed … |
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Tuesday 23rd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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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Wednesday 17th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th May 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) This House is deeply concerned by the extrajudicial executions of Shademan Ahmadi, Atefeh Naami, Emad Heidari Nokish, Esmail Dezvar,Saman Ghaderpor, Matin Nasri, Samira Ebrahimi, Sarina Shiri, Mohamad Abdullahi, Esmail Dazvar, Mohamad Abdullahi, Ali Bani Asad by the Iranian state; sends condolences to the family and friends of the victims; condemns … |
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Tuesday 16th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th May 2023 Access to justice and challenges to parking fines 4 signatures (Most recent: 25 May 2023)Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield) That this House notes the importance of private car park provision in urban areas; is aware of the need for ticketing systems and consequent fines for users not abiding by car park regulations; highlights the need for fair and equitable access to justice; acknowledges the requirement for the County Court … |
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Tuesday 16th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th May 2023 Potential merits of new legislation on mandatory corporate due diligence 41 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) This House welcomes the campaign for a new UK mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law in connection with supply chains; notes that more than 100,000 people in the UK have signed a petition asking the Government to hold business, finance and the public sector to account when they … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 25th May 2023 Judicial review on miscarriages of justice between 1982 and 2016 10 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House notes the series of cases since the 1980s investigated by South Wales Police force that resulted in wrongful convictions; further notes the devastating impact that wrongful accusation and imprisonment can have on people subject to miscarriages of justice; expresses concern that many of the perpetrators of these … |
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Thursday 18th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd May 2023 Conduct of the Rt hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip and legal funding 35 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East) That this House expresses deep concern over the decision to make taxpayers fund the legal bill of the Rt hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip for advice and assistance on the inquiry by the Committee on Privileges into the allegations that the Rt hon. Member misled the House in … |
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Monday 22nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 22nd May 2023 Proposed withdrawal of day travelcards 17 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes that the Mayor of London is considering withdrawing Day Travelcards from sale; further notes that the change is proposed to assist in generating additional income; is mindful that that the likely impact of the withdrawal is to make travel more expensive for passengers who currently purchase … |
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Thursday 18th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 18th May 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2023) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House notes the data released by The Office for National Statistics that shows that 1.1 million UK workers are employed on zero hours contracts, a ten fold increase since 2004; understands that in England 3.5 percent of those in work, have no set hours, meaning they are often … |
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Monday 15th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023 Foster Care Fortnight, 15-28 May 2023 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) This House recognises the importance of foster care in providing loving and stable homes for children unable to live with their families; acknowledges the significant impact foster care has on the well-being and life opportunities of these children; supports Foster Care Fortnight between 15 and 28 May 2023, an initiative … |
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Monday 15th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th May 2023 University and College Union marking boycott 31 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House notes that workers in higher education have endured over a decade of pay cuts, rising workloads, equality pay gaps and rampant casualisation; supports the recent industrial action that members of the University and College Union were forced to take in defence of pay and pensions; condemns plans … |
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Friday 20th January Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 15th May 2023 32 signatures (Most recent: 15 May 2023) Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House notes reports in the Sunday Times suggesting that, at a time of an acute cost-of-living crisis for households and food inflation running at over 14 per cent, UK supermarkets are set to announce higher-than-anticipated profits; further notes reports that Tesco alone will forecast increased operating profits of … |
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Thursday 11th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 12th May 2023 Alzheimer Scotland and Dementia Awareness Week 22 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognsies Dementia Action Week in England and Wales which is taking place from 16 to 22 May and Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland which is taking place from 29 May to 4 June; understands this year’s Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland focuses on tackling the stigma faced … |
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Wednesday 10th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th 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 Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th 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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Tuesday 9th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House notes that the housing system is in crisis and that many consider local authority housing services to be at breaking point; further notes that, as a result, services that provide free housing legal advice are in overwhelming demand; also notes this is compounded by half of all … |
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Tuesday 9th May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2023 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House welcomes World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day on 19 May; understands that there are over 500,000 people in the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the two main forms of which are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis; appreciates the work of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s Early Diagnosis campaign, … |
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Wednesday 3rd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 Extrajudicial executions in Iran 20 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House wishes to express its deep concern at the extrajudicial executions of Mohamad Reza Mashhadi Farahani, Hossein Jazy, Hamid Saied Mozafari, Sayed Farhad Hoseini, Ali Basaki, Ezatolah Shahbazi, Nika Shakarami, Shirzad Ahmadinezad, Ebrahim Rigi, Masoumeh and Aida Rostami by the Iranian State; sends condolences to the family and … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 Child poverty in the north of England 18 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields) That this House is deeply concerned by the warnings of the Child of the North APPG report on Child Poverty and the Cost of Living Crisis that the aftermath of covid-19, increasing child poverty and cost of living pressures has pushed vulnerable families in the north of England to the … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 Firefighters Memorial Day 2023 30 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South) That this House joins with firefighters across the UK to mark Firefighters Memorial Day, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, including firefighter Barry Martin who was critically injured whilst tackling a fire in Edinburgh in January 2023 … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 Freedom of expression and use of counter-terrorism powers (No. 2) 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 May 2023)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is extremely concerned about Ernest Moret, foreign rights manager of French publisher La Fabrique who, whilst en route to the London Book Fair, was arrested by British Police under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act on suspicion of having participated in recent protests against pension reforms in … |
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Tuesday 25th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 19 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023) Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale) That this House notes the report by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism into the exploitation of agricultural seasonal workers; recognises the identified risks of exploitation for workers entering the UK on the agricultural seasonal worker visa, including debt, bullying, wage theft and substandard accommodation; highlights the importance of recruitment to … |
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Thursday 20th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 10th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham) That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster on 24 April 2013, which claimed the lives of 1,134 people, injured around 2,500, and impacted countless livelihoods; recognises and commends Bangladesh for its subsequent efforts to transform the safety and sustainability of its garment sector, with an … |
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Thursday 20th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 Freedom of expression and use of counter-terrorism powers 21 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House is extremely concerned about Ernest Moret, foreign rights manager of French publisher La Fabrique who, whilst en route to the London Book Fair, was arrested by British police under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act on suspicion of having participated in recent protests against pension reforms in … |
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Monday 17th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 25 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2023) Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House celebrates the achievements and legacy of gal-dem magazine, an online and print publication that was produced by and centred women and non-binary people of colour; notes that it gave life-changing opportunities to journalists from marginalised backgrounds; further notes its importance in platforming underrepresented issues, experiences and points … |
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Wednesday 29th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 10 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2023) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the grief caused by the pandemic that is felt every day by millions in the UK who lost loved ones or found their lives profoundly altered by Long Covid; notes the importance of memorials in creating space for reflection; congratulates North Hinksey Parish Council, the Trust … |
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Monday 27th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 12th anniversary of the detainment of political prisoners in Bahrain 18 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House recognises the 12th anniversary of the imprisonment of political prisoners in Bahrain; expresses grave concern over their ongoing, wrongful detention and violations of their human rights; recalls that during Bahrain’s Arab Spring pro-democracy uprising in 2011, authorities arrested opposition figures, religious leaders and human rights defenders, including … |
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Monday 13th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 32 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2023) Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East) That this House is concerned that no sanctions have been imposed on P&O Ferries, DP World or flag states for the openly unlawful dismissal of 786 directly employed UK seafarers on 17 March 2022; is alarmed that despite the Government’s announcement of its Nine Point Plan on P&O Ferries on … |
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Thursday 9th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Friday 12th May 2023 Women’s drug and alcohol treatment 20 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2023)Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House is alarmed to see the rate of both drug-related and alcohol-related deaths among women increase; notes that women face stigma, shame and many initial challenges to accessing treatment services; further notes that women have separate and specific requirements within treatment, including the need for safe, women-only spaces; … |
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Wednesday 3rd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th May 2023 World Press Freedom Day and Julian Assange 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House appreciates that World Press Freedom Day is intended to honour the excellent work and risks taken by journalists throughout the world; notes that one internationally renowned journalist has completed four years in a maximum security prison in this country; recognises that Julian Assange faces extradition to the … |
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Tuesday 2nd May Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2023) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes that 2023 represents the thirtieth anniversary of the proclamation of an international day of press freedom; recognises the importance of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023; further notes that the day allows citizens to commemorate journalists who have lost their lives and reminds citizens … |
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Thursday 30th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd May 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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Monday 24th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 27th April 2023 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House urgently calls on the Government to proceed with their 2019 manifesto and Queen’s Speech promises to abolish section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, otherwise known as no fault evictions; notes that section 21 evictions are increasingly used by landlords, with the ONS finding that threats of … |
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Tuesday 25th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2023 35 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jul 2023) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes the recently published pay remit guidance for the civil service for 2023 to 2024 which has been set at a average of 4.5 per cent across Government departments following an insulting imposed pay award of two per cent for 2022 to 2023; observes that departments have … |
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Tuesday 25th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th April 2023 Bahrain Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visit to the UK 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian) That this House strongly condemns the visit by Bahraini Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to the UK in April 2023; regrets that he was conducting meetings with high-level officials including the Home Secretary and a minister at the Foreign Office as such meetings seriously undermine the … |
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Tuesday 18th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2023 Anniversary of the Kinder Scout mass trespass 27 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2023)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) That this House notes that 24 April marks the anniversary of the Kinder Scout mass trespass; acknowledges that this trespass united the campaign for access to the countryside and eventually contributed to the establishment of the UK’s first national parks through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act … |
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Tuesday 18th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2023 Increase in Education Maintenance Allowance in Wales 26 signatures (Most recent: 25 May 2023)Tabled by: Beth Winter (Labour - Cynon Valley) That this House welcomes Welsh Government's decision to increase the education maintenance allowance payment above £30 to £40 a week; congratulates members of the Senedd, NUS Wales and NEU Cymru for championing the increase; recognises that more must be done to deal with the cost of living crisis and the … |
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Thursday 30th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2023 46 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House congratulates Show Racism the Red Card for engaging one million people through their anti-racist educational programmes; notes the contribution of footballers and other sportsmen and women in promoting equality and inclusion among adults and children in schools, workplaces and at sporting clubs; believes that Show Racism the … |
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Wednesday 19th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2023 Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh 36 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2023)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House marks that on 24 April it is 10 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 workers and injured more than 2,500, a large proportion of whom were women in what was one of the worst industrial accidents … |
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Monday 17th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2023 33 signatures (Most recent: 9 May 2023) Tabled by: Mike Amesbury (Independent - Runcorn and Helsby) That this House calls for the contract for TransPennine Express to be terminated; notes that TransPennine Express has been providing unacceptable levels of service to the north for years and that they are at truly now dire levels; also notes that TransPennine Express recently cancelled almost a quarter of all … |
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Monday 17th April Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2023 20th anniversary of shooting of Tom Hurndall 62 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House notes that April 2023 marks twenty years since 22 year old British photojournalist, Tom Hurndall, was shot in the head by an Israeli army sniper as he tried to rescue Palestinian children from the line of gunfire in Gaza; further notes that he died in January 2004 … |
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Wednesday 29th March Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 32 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2023) Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead) That this House expresses its sadness on the untimely passing of Paul O’Grady; celebrates the life of a much-loved entertainer, writer, actor, and comedian; recognises the great pride that the people of Birkenhead have taken over many years in the continued success of their favourite son; commends the trailblazing work … |
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Tuesday 28th February Richard Burgon signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 2023 27 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2023) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House is deeply concerned about the acute hunger crisis in the East Africa region; notes that despite 36.4 million people in the Horn of Africa region suffering with hunger, the Government has cut humanitarian aid to less than a fifth of what it was in the financial year … |
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Human Rights Protections: Palestinians
59 speeches (21,786 words) Thursday 20th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Bambos Charalambous (LAB - Enfield, Southgate) Friend the Member for Leeds East (Richard Burgon) and many other hon. Members. - Link to Speech |
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NHS Strikes
50 speeches (5,952 words) Monday 17th April 2023 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Steve Barclay (CON - North East Cambridgeshire) Member for Leeds East (Richard Burgon) is also wrong on the quantum, because the cost would be £2 billion - Link to Speech |
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Apr. 21 2023
Notices of Amendments as at 21 April 2023 Illegal Migration Act 2023 Amendment Paper Found: _NC2 Apsana Begum Bell Ribeiro-Addy Richard Burgon Rebecca Long Bailey Ms Diane Abbott John |
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Apr. 18 2023
Notices of Amendments as at 18 April 2023 Procurement Act 2023 Amendment Paper Found: amendment includes the NHS in the definition of a public authority for the purposes of this Act. 4 Richard Burgon |
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Apr. 14 2023
Notices of Amendments as at 14 April 2023 Procurement Act 2023 Amendment Paper Found: amendment includes the NHS in the definition of a public authority for the purposes of this Act. 4 Richard Burgon |