Motion text
That this House is deeply alarmed by the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements; notes that, despite the temporary suspension of formal annexation plans, Israel has accelerated the construction of illegal settlements across the West Bank to its fastest pace since 2012; recognises that settlement expansion amounts to the de facto annexation of territory, and needs the same robust international response as formal annexation; acknowledges that Israel’s displacement of Palestinian communities to establish Jewish only settlements, with different rights allocated depending on ethnicity, is being referred to by many political analysts and legal scholars as an example of apartheid; and calls on the Government to take effective measures in response.
Signatures (20)
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.
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 November 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
17 November 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 November 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
2 December 2020
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 December 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 December 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 December 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 December 2020
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
3 December 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
7 December 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 December 2020
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 December 2020
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
9 December 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 December 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 December 2020
Huq, Dr Rupa
Labour
Signed on
14 December 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
5 January 2021
Black, Mhairi
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 January 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.