Motion text
That this House recognises the invaluable role of foreign nationals working in the health and social care sector on the frontline of the covid-19 outbreak; applauds their brave and unwavering hard work in the face of such unprecedented and difficult circumstances to ensure people get the care they need; notes that the Government’s announcement of a one-year visa extension excludes many of those working on the frontline, including cleaners and social care workers; further notes foreign nationals eligible for that extension will still need to renew their visa next year at an approximate cost of £700 or leave the country; believes that those measures do not go far enough and that those people who have put their lives at risk for the country should be welcome to live in it; further believes that the only meaningful way to recognise and celebrate the contributions of foreign nationals working in the health and social care sector is to grant them indefinite leave to remain; and calls on the Government to grant indefinite leave to remain in the UK to all foreign nationals currently working in health and social care, and to their families.
Signatures (40)
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.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 July 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
21 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
21 July 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 July 2020
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 July 2020
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 July 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 July 2020
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 July 2020
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
21 July 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 July 2020
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 July 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 July 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 July 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 July 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
22 July 2020
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 July 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 September 2020
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
3 September 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
3 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
5 November 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.