John McDonnell

That this House recognises that there is a climate emergency and that the catastrophic destabilisation of the global climate represents one of the greatest threats that humanity faces; further recognises that there is a need to reduce the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxi

18 Oct 2010

That this House sends a message of solidarity to the rally organised by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to be held on 23 October 2010 to demand justice for Oscar Grant, a young black man killed by the Police at Fruitvale BART station in Oakland, California on New

18 Oct 2010

That this House notes with concern that a study by the business advisory firm Deloitte has revealed that executive bonuses of the FTSE 100 firms are close to pre-crisis levels, with the average bonus amounting to 100 per cent. of basic salary, at a time when many people are losin

14 Sept 2010

That this House pays tribute to the members of the Rail Maritime and Transport and the Transport Salaries Staff Association unions who as a last resort are sacrificing pay and taking industrial action to put safety first on the London Underground; notes the action is against prop

6 Sept 2010

That this House deeply regrets the Government's decision to abolish the Film Council; and considers that this is a retrograde step that will impact severely on the contribution the British film industry makes to the cultural life and economy of this country.

27 Jul 2010

That this House notes that whilst there is a legal minimum workplace indoor temperature there is no clear legal maximum workplace temperature so that conditions can vary greatly from employer to employer; further notes that many employees, particularly those working in bakeries,

26 Jul 2010

That this House notes the negative impact of below-cost selling in the food industry on a whole range of issues, from employment conditions and consumer choice to animal welfare and the maintenance of the UK producer base; is concerned at retailers demanding high levels of discou

26 Jul 2010

That this House notes with concern that bakers are about 80 times more likely to develop occupational asthma than the average worker due to exposure to flour and other bakery dusts; believes that every worker has the right to work in a healthy and safe workplace and is extremely

26 Jul 2010

That this House deplores the arrest without charge by the Iranian authorities of Reza Shahabi, Treasurer of the Tehran Bus Workers Union, on 12 June 2010; is dismayed by this arrest which is the latest in a series of instances of the persecution of trade unionists in Iran; is dee

26 Jul 2010

That this House calls on the Government urgently to halt its programme of job cuts and office closures in Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC); is concerned that the Department is already failing to deliver an adequate service, having to write off over 11 billion worth of deb

26 Jul 2010