Motion text
That this House recognises the need to protect our retail workers; further recognises that retail workers are too often subjected to abuse, threat and assault; acknowledges the difficulties of hardworking retail employees such as residents in the constituency of Harlow, who have faced this behaviour; notes that retail workers have faced significant health risks during the coronavirus pandemic; praises the service that retail workers have provided throughout the current crisis; and calls upon the Government to introduce legislation that makes it a punishable offence to abuse, threaten or assault a retail worker.
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.
Halfon, Robert
Conservative
Signed on
3 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
7 September 2020
Lewis, Dr Julian
Independent
Signed on
7 September 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
7 September 2020
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 September 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.