ISRAEL'S 60th ANNIVERSARY - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House recognises the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence; congratulates the state on reaching this important milestone and looks forward to many more anniversaries in the years to come; acknowledges that Israel is a vibrant democracy founded on the principles of liberty, justice and freedom; applauds Israel's internationally recognised achievements, including great advancements in research and development, medical science, as well as its pioneering innovation in agricultural technology, alternative energies and contributions to academia and the arts; recognises Israel's economic resourcefulness and the cultural creativity of its diverse population; respects the strong bilateral relationship and co-operation Israel enjoys with the UK; and is full of hope that, despite the many political challenges that lie ahead, Israel will find peace with its neighbours so that all in the region can look forward to a future of security and prosperity.

Signatures (106)

Supporters (103)
Withdrawn signatures (3)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Dismore, Mr Andrew

Denton and Reddish

Snelgrove, Anne

Arbuthnot, Mr James

North East Hampshire

Liberal Democrat

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Amess, Mr David

Atkinson, Mr Peter

Beith, Sir Alan

Liberal Democrat

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Binley, Mr Brian

Northampton South

Boswell, Mr Tim

Bottomley, Sir Peter

Brady, Mr Graham

Altrincham and Sale West

Brooke, Annette

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Browne, Mr Jeremy

Liberal Democrat

Burns, Mr Simon

West Chelmsford

Burrowes, Mr David

Enfield, Southgate

North East Bedfordshire

Butterfill, Sir John

Bournemouth West

Campbell, Mr Gregory

Democratic Unionist Party

East Londonderry

Clappison, Mr James

Tunbridge Wells

Clifton-Brown, Mr Geoffrey

Independent Conservative

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Crabb, Mr Stephen

Preseli Pembrokeshire

Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire

Davey, Mr Edward

Liberal Democrat

Kingston and Surbiton

Davidson, Mr Ian

Glasgow South West

Davies, David T. C.

Djanogly, Mr Jonathan

Donaldson, Jeffrey M.

Democratic Unionist Party

Dunne, Mr Philip

Ellman, Mrs Louise

Liverpool, Riverside

Evans, Mr Nigel

Cities of London and Westminster

Liberal Democrat

Foster, Michael Jabez

Hastings and Rye

Garnier, Mr Edward

Gauke, Mr David

South West Hertfordshire

North Wiltshire

Greenway, Mr John

Grogan, Mr John

Hammond, Stephen

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Hammersmith and Fulham

Harper, Mr Mark

South Holland and The Deepings

Hendry, Charles

Herbert, Mr Nick

Arundel and South Downs

Hesford, Stephen

Holloway, Mr Adam

Howard, Mr Michael

Folkestone and Hythe

Liberal Democrat

Jackson, Mr Stewart

Jenkin, Mr Bernard

Kirkbride, Julie

Liberal Democrat

Manchester, Withington

Leigh, Mr Edward

Liddell-Grainger, Mr Ian

Lidington, Mr David

Mid Worcestershire

Mackay, Mr Andrew

Penrith and The Border

Maples, Mr John

Stratford-on-Avon

McCafferty, Chris

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Moore, Mr Michael

Liberal Democrat

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Moss, Mr Malcolm

North East Cambridgeshire

Naysmith, Dr Doug

Bristol North West

Newmark, Mr Brooks

Ottaway, Richard

Hertford and Stortford

Pritchard, Mark

Rifkind, Sir Malcolm

Kensington and Chelsea

Robertson, Hugh

Faversham and Mid Kent

Rosindell, Andrew

Shepherd, Mr Richard

Aldridge-Brownhills

Democratic Unionist Party

Steen, Mr Anthony

Strang, Dr Gavin

Swayne, Mr Desmond

New Forest West

Liberal Democrat

East Dunbartonshire

Syms, Mr Robert

Villiers, Mrs Theresa

Chipping Barnet

Finchley and Golders Green

Walker, Mr Charles

Wallace, Mr Ben

14 October 2008

Lancaster and Wyre

Waterson, Mr Nigel

Whittingdale, Mr John

Maldon and East Chelmsford

Democratic Unionist Party

Winterton, Sir Nicholas

Rugby and Kenilworth

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Davies, Mr Quentin

Grantham and Stamford

Spellar, Mr John