Motion text
That this House notes the serious impact of the downturn in economic activity due to the steps taken to deal with the covid-19 virus and its consequences, in particular the self-employed and freelance workers; and calls on the Government to use emergency legislation to introduce a temporary basic income aimed at supporting people who are self-employed, freelance or independent and who may not otherwise be covered by the employment support package which the Government has promised to introduce to help people through this crisis.
Signatures (18)
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.
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Paisley, Ian
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
23 March 2020
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2020
Streeting, Wes
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2020
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
23 March 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
27 April 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 May 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
5 May 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.