John McDonnell

That this House congratulates HACAN and its co-ordinator, John Stewart, for the excellent role played by both in organising the successful series of public meetings and events, culminating in 3,000 people attending a rally in Central Hall, Westminster, which has enabled people an

26 Feb 2008

That this House notes that on 28th February 2008, the European Federation of Public Service Unions and its affiliates from 10 countries including the Public and Commercial Services Union and the Royal College of Nursing in the United Kingdom are organising a European Action Day t

25 Feb 2008

That this House applauds the efforts of the many residents of London and the surrounding counties, their local authorities, elected representatives and campaign groups in expressing opposition to the proposed doubling of the number of flights using London Heathrow Airport by mean

22 Feb 2008

That this House acknowledges the excellent record of the housing campaign organisation Shelter over its 41-year history in campaigning to highlight the issues of homelessness in Britain; expresses its regret at the actions of Shelter's management in seeking to impose upon Shelter

22 Feb 2008

That this House is shocked by recent announcements from the management of the National Museum of Science and Industry that it intends to close the pension scheme to all new staff from 1st April 2008 and that all new staff will also be employed by the museum's trading company and

21 Feb 2008

That this House recognises the work carried out by the dedicated staff of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA); notes the impact this has in saving thousands of lives a year as well as the impact on the industry and economy of this country; notes that Coastguard Watch assista

18 Feb 2008

That this House applauds the vital work of Britain's transport workers who, as essential public servants, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect; believes there is a clear responsibility on the Government together with employers in the rail, ferry and bus industries to ta

6 Feb 2008

That this House notes the recent comments by the Government's welfare reforms adviser, David Freud, about those on incapacity benefits, by the newly appointed Work and Pensions Secretary of State on the unemployed and those on incapacity benefits and by the new Housing Minister o

5 Feb 2008

That this House values the hard work and commitment of staff working in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Royal Parks Agency; is dismayed at their recent pay offer which has been imposed on staff and is well below inflation and does nothing to shorten the length

5 Feb 2008

That this House welcomes the initiative by Liverpool FC supporters in launching Share Liverpool FC in order to secure the ownership and control of Liverpool Football Club in the hands of supporters who have a genuine interest in the club's long-term future; and urges the Governme

31 Jan 2008