Motion text
That this House notes that the elections in Belarus on 9 August were neither free nor fair, that millions of Belarusians have defied the regime of Alexander Lukashenko, condemns the violence and repression against peaceful protesters; further notes that the strikes and protests taking place across Belarus are an inspiration to workers and progressives across Europe and the world, welcomes the role of trade unions in the protests and extends our solidarity to them in the face of persecution and strike-breaking by the regime; rejects the idea that democratisation need be a move towards neo-liberal economic reforms, and welcomes the demands raised by the trade union movement to declare the presidential elections void, dismiss President Lukashenko, freedom and compensation for all political prisoners, end all proceedings against opponents of the regime, removal of Police officials and judges responsible for violence and repression, end the draconian system of fixed-term contracts affecting 90 per cent of workers in Belarus; and calls for international solidarity with the people of Belarus in their struggle for freedom and democracy, and opposes the introduction of repressive forces from outside Belarus.
Signatures (12)
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.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
7 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
8 September 2020
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
11 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.