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Diane Abbott

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Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 736open

Enforcement of Tribunal Awards for Somerford Grove Tenants

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 2 September 2026

That this House notes that 46 tenants of Simpson House, Olympic House and St John's Court in Somerford Grove, Hackney, who successfully obtained Rent Repayment Orders and associated awards totalling £258,558.73 against companies ultimately beneficially owned by Mr John Christodoulou, remain wholly unpaid; further notes that ownership of the relevant properties was transferred to connected companies under the same beneficial ownership after the First-tier Tribunal had been assured that there was no intention to dispose of them, and that the companies against which the awards were made entered liquidation days after payment fell due; further notes that the tenants had previously restored those companies to the register at their own expense; expresses concern that existing insolvency and company law may allow corporate restructuring to frustrate the enforcement of tribunal awards; recognises the hardship experienced by tenants who successfully pursued lengthy legal proceedings only to remain without redress; welcomes investigation by the Insolvency Service and relevant professional regulators into matters arising from these cases; calls on the Government to review the enforcement of Rent Repayment Orders to ensure that awards cannot be defeated through transfers between connected companies or subsequent insolvency arrangements including measures to enable recovery from persons with significant control where beneficial ownership remains unchanged; and calls on the beneficial owner and directors of the companies concerned to pay the awards in full.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 621open

RENT CONTROLS

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 December 2014

That this House notes the spiralling cost of living in every place in Britain where there is a thriving jobs market, driven by the cost of land and housing; recognises that this has reached a crisis point for many renters; and calls for the Government to give local authorities and the Mayor of London powers to implement rent controls wherever they, accountable to local residents, feel it is the best solution to this crisis.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 588open

AVAILABILITY OF ALZHEIMER'S DRUGS

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 December 2007

That this House disapproves of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's ruling that Alzheimer's drug treatments should only be prescribed for those in the moderate stages of the disease; notes that this ruling means that the NHS can refuse drug treatments to those in the early and later stages of the disease in England and Wales; further notes that such treatment has proved clinically effective in stabilising the symptoms of Alzheimer's and allowing the individual to retain their independence; recognises the benefits of early treatment of the disease, particularly in reducing the demands on carers; and calls on the Government to ensure that all those suffering from Alzheimer's disease are able to receive drug treatment on the NHS.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 516open

LEONA LEWIS

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2006

That this House congratulates Hackney resident Leona Lewis on winning the X-Factor competition and wishes her all the very best for her future career in the music industry.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1194open

DAMILOLA TAYLOR

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 November 2000

That this House offers its sincere condolences to the family of 10 year old Damilola Taylor, who was stabbed with a broken bottle and bled to death on the North Peckham council estate in London; believes no 10 year old should have to suffer such a brutal death; and urges the Metropolitan Police to spare no effort to find the killers.

Motion· Early Day MotionEDM 1134open

PIGEONS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE (No. 2)

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2000

That this House supports the commitment of the Greater London Authority to create an attractive and accessible environment for citizens and visitors in Trafalgar Square as befits one of the capital's most famous landmarks; agrees that although pigeons are an integral part of the wildlife of London, the number of feral pigeons in the Square is estimated to have doubled in the past five years contributing to a level of overcrowding which is no longer tenable; agrees with the findings from numerous experts which attest to the alarming number of diseases which pigeons carry which post a potential hazard to public health; expresses its concern that the escalating amount of pigeon droppings deface and damage the buildings and monuments in the historic Square leaving Londoners with an annual cleaning bill of tens of thousands of pounds; believes that the most humane and responsible policy available is to decrease the number of pigeons by reducing the food supply and avoiding extreme measures such as culling; agrees that the accumulated problems caused by the increased volume of pigeons in recent years have become a deterrent for many people visiting Trafalgar Square; and believes that tackling this problem will encourage the use of the area for the enjoyment and benefit of all visitors.