Motion text
That this House congratulates the One World Strong Foundation on launching the One World Marathon, which supports survivors of acts of violent extremism; further congratulates Cranford Community College, an outstanding school in Hounslow with a strong international dimension, on working with One World Strong to encourage pupils to participate and contribute to the One World Marathon; recognises the efforts of more than 7,000 people in 63 countries who took part in the inaugural One World Marathon completing the marathon distance of 26.2 miles in teams; notes that the One World Marathon aims to create a global community working together to achieve a common goal; further notes that the One World Marathon is about connecting people together from across the globe while promoting healthy lifestyles and a positive message of hope to counter those of violent extremism; pays tribute to those who participated in the inaugural event on the weekend of 12 to 15 April 2019 starting in Jordan and finished when the last runner crossed the finish line in the Boston marathon; and observes that the community marathon was fully inclusive with people of all abilities and ranging in age from 8 months to 83-years-old.
Signatures (12)
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.
Malhotra, Seema
Labour
Signed on
24 June 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 June 2019
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
25 June 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
25 June 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 June 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
25 June 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.