Motion text
That this House is extremely concerned by the Government of Turkey's military invasion of an area in north east Syria controlled by the Syrian Kurds, which is also known as Rojava, and the negative humanitarian consequences of that invasion following the unexpected announcement of the withdrawal of US military forces from that area; notes the crucial role played by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in the fight against Islamic State in Syria, which resulted in the loss of more than ten thousand of their fighters; believes that the invasion will inevitably force the Kurds into alliance with Bashar al-Assad and his Russian backers, and will revive and strengthen Islamic State, thousands of who are held by the Syrian Defence Forces, further notes that the invasion will undermine the security and stability of Syria and the region; and calls on the Government to suspend all arms exports to Turkey, to urge the Turkish Government with other NATO members to end military action in Syria immediately and to pursue its security concerns through political and diplomatic means and to ensure that vital humanitarian support is provided to those in need.
Signatures (28)
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.
Clwyd, Ann
Labour
Signed on
16 October 2019
Twigg, Stephen
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2019
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on
16 October 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2019
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2019
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 October 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
17 October 2019
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
17 October 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 October 2019
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
18 October 2019
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
21 October 2019
West, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2019
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2019
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2019
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 October 2019
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 October 2019
Lammy, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2019
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 October 2019
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
23 October 2019
McGinn, Conor
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2019
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2019
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
24 October 2019
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 October 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
28 October 2019
Grogan, John
Labour
Signed on
4 November 2019
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.