EDM 406 - four more Parliamentary heroes

Four more courageous MPs have risked the wrath of fake charities by signing EDM 406.

In case you did not know, EDM 406 states:

"That this House calls on the Government to conduct a thorough review, supported by consultation with all parties and affected business sectors, on the impact the smoking ban has had on public houses and private members' clubs; notes that any review should consider a balanced and proportionate amendment to the legislation, which allows for segregated smoking rooms or areas within pubs, bars and clubs provided that effective smoke extraction systems of an authorised standard are installed, enabling smokers to be accommodated in comfort indoors without impacting on non-smokers and staff, whilst reducing intrusive noise to any who live close to such establishments, thus helping to safeguard the future of many in the licensed trade; and further notes that any changes to the smoking ban legislation thereafter should be made on the basis of evidence, fairness and proportionality, recognising the importance of such institutions to the nation's social life and community wellbeing."

So, who are our four NEW heroes to be saluted for risking the wrath of fake charities to extend us all some freedom?

Praise be to:

Tom Harris MP (Labour)
Richard Ottaway (Conservative)
John Cryer (Labour)
David Hamilton (Labour)

That there are three Labour MPs here is encouraging - the discriminatory, controlling ban was their party's fault in the first place.

But as we watch more bars and clubs close down through lack of custom...

Come on, Karen Buck MP (Westminster North)... stop being Labour Party lobby fodder. Stop being our most disliked Member of Parliament. Do something different from what the whips tell you, for once. Go on. We dare ya'...