Early Day Motions

Rob Burrow testimonial match

EDM (Early Day Motion) 70: tabled on 16 January 2020

Tabled in the 2019-21 session.

This motion has been signed by 22 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates rugby league fans throughout the UK and beyond for their support of Rob Burrow after his recent diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease; recognises the support of playing colleague Jamie Jones-Buchanan for his incredible gesture in sharing his testimonial game with Rob and family; recognises the role of Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls in creating a superb occasion fit for the event; applauds Sky Sports, particularly former executive Neville Smith for broadcasting the game without production fee; salutes the fans who attended the game and selling out the Emerald Headingley Stadium and creating an amazing atmosphere; and wishes Rob, wife Lindsey and their children Macy, Maya and Jackson all the very best during this difficult time.

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.

Cummins, Judith
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Bradford South
Primary
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
St Helens South and Whiston
Dowd, Peter
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Bootle
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Rochdale
Madders, Justin
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Ellesmere Port and Neston
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Birkenhead

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

Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Liverpool, Wavertree
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Liverpool, Riverside
Hollern, Kate
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Blackburn
Khan, Afzal
Labour
Signed on 16 January 2020
Manchester, Gorton
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on 20 January 2020
Luton South
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 20 January 2020
Glasgow South West
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 20 January 2020
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 20 January 2020
Worthing West
Amesbury, Mike
Labour
Signed on 22 January 2020
Weaver Vale
Stevens, Jo
Labour
Signed on 22 January 2020
Cardiff Central
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on 23 January 2020
Sheffield South East
Crouch, Tracey
Conservative
Signed on 23 January 2020
Chatham and Aylesford
Fovargue, Yvonne
Labour
Signed on 23 January 2020
Makerfield
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on 27 January 2020
Leeds North West
Hardy, Emma
Labour
Signed on 27 January 2020
Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on 13 February 2020
Liverpool, West Derby

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.