RECALL OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES - 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

<p>That this House welcomes the Coalition Agreement commitment to introduce a power of recall for constituents to recall their hon. Members; expresses its disappointment that a recall vote will only happen if the Committee on Standards and Privileges deems an hon. Member guilty of serious wrongdoing; further expresses its disappointment that the Government has no plans to introduce a power for electors to recall members of the London Assembly, local councillors or Members of the European Parliament; further welcomes instead the provisions of the Recall of Elected Representatives Bill that would permit voters to recall their elected representatives if a majority has lost confidence in them, for whatever reason, and if enough voters sign a petition to trigger a recall vote; and urges the Government to incorporate these provisions as part of its legislative programme to put power in the hands of communities and individuals.</p>

Signatures (57)

Supporters (56)
Withdrawn signatures (1)

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.

11 January 2011

Bottomley, Sir Peter

11 January 2011

Liberal Democrat

11 January 2011

Rotheram, Steve

12 January 2011

Liverpool, Walton

12 January 2011

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

12 January 2011

Portsmouth South

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

Liberal Democrat

Carshalton and Wallington

Liberal Democrat

24 January 2012

Carswell, Mr Douglas

North Ayrshire and Arran

Liberal Democrat

21 February 2012

Dagenham and Rainham

25 January 2011

Leyton and Wanstead

Heywood and Middleton

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Edwards, Jonathan

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

Liberal Democrat

25 January 2012

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Field, Mr Frank

12 January 2011

Glindon, Mrs Mary

Liberal Democrat

13 October 2011

Henderson, Gordon

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Hepburn, Mr Stephen

Hermon, Lady Sylvia

15 November 2011

19 January 2011

Kennedy, Mr Charles

Liberal Democrat

Ross, Skye and Lochaber

Lucas, Caroline

Brighton, Pavilion

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Meacher, Mr Michael

Oldham West and Royton

Mercer, Patrick

18 January 2011

Morecambe and Lunesdale

Warrington South

Liberal Democrat

Edinburgh South

Tiverton and Honiton

Brigg and Goole

Qureshi, Yasmin

Bolton South East

Rochester and Strood

Stephenson, Andrew

Stuart, Mr Graham

Beverley and Holderness

Vickers, Martin

Stoke-on-Trent North

Liberal Democrat

25 January 2012

St Helens North

Weatherley, Mike

Whittaker, Craig

Williams, Hywel

Williams, Mr Mark

Liberal Democrat

Williams, Roger

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Scottish National Party

Perth and North Perthshire

Batley and Spen

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.

Singh, Mr Marsha