Motion text
That this House recognises the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 for its importance as a turning point in the history of the Raj and British Empire in India; notes that the centenary of this event in 2019 was significantly marked in India and still affects relations with the UK; further recognises that the former Prime Minister, David Cameron, referred to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre as a deeply shameful act; further notes that this event does not represent modern British values; urges the Government to ensure that British children are taught about this shameful period and that modern British values welcome the right to peaceful protest; and further urges the Government formally to apologise in the House and inaugurate a memorial day to commemorate this event.
Signatures (14)
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.
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
25 February 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
26 February 2020
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
26 February 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 February 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 February 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 February 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 February 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
4 March 2020
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
9 March 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 March 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
10 March 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 March 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
21 April 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.