John McDonnell

That this House notes that 100 per cent. of GMB union members, on an 85 per cent. turnout, have recently voted to take industrial action in furtherance of their dispute with Enfield Borough Council contractor National Car Parks (NCP) for trade union recognition; further notes tha

20 Feb 2007

That this House expresses its extreme concern at the planned launch by the British National Party (BNP) of a trade union front organisation called Solidarity, the British Workers Union; wishes to expose this front organisation for what it is, nothing other than a vehicle for pedd

6 Feb 2007

That this House is deeply concerned at the recent grounding of the UK flagged ship the Napoli on the south west coast; regrets the environmental damage that is being caused through the leakage of oil and other materials; notes that the vessel also grounded in 2001, and the fact t

1 Feb 2007

That this House notes with extreme concern the BBC news report of the attack by a mob led by a Sri Lankan government minister on a peace rally on 8th January 2007 in Colombo, organised by the United People's Movement, a political group representing a wide range of political parti

24 Jan 2007

That this House notes with concern the current proposals for reductions in NHS hospital beds and NHS staff and the threats of closure of accident and emergency departments, maternity units and mental health services which are being brought forward across the country and which are

16 Jan 2007

That this House notes that 96 per cent. of BA cabin crew staff have voted for industrial action on an 80 per cent. turnout; recognises the long-standing grievances of the staff in relation to sickness absence policy, working conditions and pay; and therefore calls on the manageme

15 Jan 2007

That this House notes the proposals under consideration by the Bush Administration for a surge of troops into Iraq; concurs with the view of former NATO supreme commander General Wesley Clark that this strategy would backfire; and calls upon the British Government to distance its

8 Jan 2007

That this House expresses its grave concern at the escape of a dangerous prisoner from HMP Wormwood Scrubs whilst being escorted to an outside hospital; shares the concerns of the Prison Officers Association (POA) at the failure of the procedures for categorising prisoners and at

8 Jan 2007

That this House expresses serious anxiety at reports of preparations by the Israeli Air Force for the mounting of an aerial attack on Iran; and calls upon the British Government to do all it can to prevent this attack, which would exacerbate the problems of the Middle East and le

8 Jan 2007

That this House notes that city bonuses this Christmas are estimated to be £9 billion, with over 4,000 city workers receiving over £1 million each; further notes that the work of the Tax Justice Network that shows the UK tax gap is between £90 to £154 billion due to tax avoidance

19 Dec 2006