John McDonnell

That this House condemns the email sent to music colleges by X Factor researchers offering work at industry agreed rates to `camera friendly' female violinists; notes that this offer was based on the condition that applicants were not to be Musicians' Union members; believes that

16 Dec 2010

That this House notes with alarm what many believe is an attempt to drive out ethnic and religious minorities from Iraq, which they have inhabited for millennia, including Christians; considers that the Iraqi political establishment has failed to live up to its legal obligations

9 Dec 2010

That this House notes that the Metropolitan Police Commissioner is undertaking a review of Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) and expresses its support for the work of the SNTs; and urges the Commissioner to avoid any cuts to this successful initiative.

9 Dec 2010

That this House congratulates UK Uncut for the role it has played in drawing attention by peaceful demonstrations to tax evasion and avoidance and to the need for firm action to secure tax justice.

6 Dec 2010

That this House notes that students around the country are organising peaceful protests and occupations against the Coalition Government's plans for increases in tuition fees, cuts to the education maintenance allowance and cuts in funding to universities and colleges; considers

23 Nov 2010

That this House is concerned by the plan to privatise in-house security functions at the Kensington museums in London, the National Museum for Science and Industry (NMSI) and the the Natural History Museum (NHM); notes that NMSI includes the National Media Museum in Bradford and

12 Nov 2010

That this House expresses its strong concern at the withdrawal of fire tenders from Hayes Fire Station; considers that this will put the local community at risk; and urges the London Fire Authority to restore the vehicles to the Hayes Fire Station.

12 Nov 2010

That this House expresses concern at the prospect of privatising the part of NATS air traffic control that remains under public ownership; believes that the announcement has been undertaken without adequate consultation and potentially risks sovereignty, public safety and nationa

11 Nov 2010

That this House recognises that 11,000 London Underground workers, members of RMT and the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association have felt it necessary to again sacrifice wages to take industrial action over their concern that the Mayor's proposals for massive job cuts will under

4 Nov 2010

That this House condemns the Mayor of London's proposals to cut 2,000 jobs on London Underground as a serious mistake which will damage passenger services and undermine safety; notes that he has broken a 2008 campaign pledge to defend local ticket offices and that his proposals h

28 Oct 2010