Motion text
That this House is appalled by footage obtained by the New York Times purporting to show a video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was broadcast at a rally of Trump supporters in Miami; believes that acts of incitement of violence towards either journalists or public representatives have absolutely no place in a democratic society; condemns the use of highly-charged language by the print media, accusing public figures of being traitors or enemies of the people; recalls with profound sadness the murder of our colleague Jo Cox, and thanks the authorities for apprehending those who made threats to the life of Rosie Cooper; condemns the assaults inflicted against journalists for doing their jobs; notes that the National Union of Journalists has reported an alarming spate of recent incidents of intimidation, threats and violence carried out by far-right protesters systematically targeting the media, especially photojournalists; and calls on the Government and police authorities to introduce heightened measures to protect journalists and elected representatives at this time of heightened political division.
Signatures (30)
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.
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2019
Rashid, Faisal
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Forbes, Ms Lisa
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Drew, Dr David
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 October 2019
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
15 October 2019
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2019
Hardy, Emma
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2019
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
15 October 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
15 October 2019
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 October 2019
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 October 2019
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
16 October 2019
Black, Mhairi
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 October 2019
Furniss, Gill
Labour
Signed on
16 October 2019
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 October 2019
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2019
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
17 October 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
18 October 2019
Hill, Mike
Independent
Signed on
22 October 2019
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.