Motion text
That this House believes that the Government has a duty to ensure that everyone living in the UK is protected from both the health and financial impacts of Coronavirus; understands that long before the pandemic No Recourse to Public Funds restrictions have pushed migrants and their families into poverty and homelessness; recognises that migrants with NRPF have been forced to choose between continuing to work throughout the pandemic or providing for their families; is deeply concerned that migrants who may lose their jobs as unemployment levels rise are at high risk of hardship and destitution; believes that preventing people from entering destitution should be a priority and is more effective than waiting until local authorities have a duty to intervene; believes NRPF restrictions are nothing more than a cost-shunt on to local authorities who are already struggling under the weight of funding cuts; recognises that although the policy allows for applications on a case-by-case basis to have the condition removed, it is incredibly difficult in practice, does not prevent abject poverty, and may unfairly lengthen the route to settlement by five years; further recognises that the hostile environment in all its forms increases racial discrimination; and calls on the Government to urgently suspend NRPF conditions.
Signatures (37)
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.
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 November 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
27 November 2020
Harman, Ms Harriet
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Osamor, Kate
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 November 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 November 2020
Slaughter, Andy
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Timms, Stephen
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Blake, Olivia
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 November 2020
Coyle, Neil
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 November 2020
Benn, Hilary
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Dowd, Peter
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Ali, Rushanara
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 December 2020
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
1 December 2020
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 December 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
2 December 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 December 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
2 December 2020
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
2 December 2020
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 December 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
7 December 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
7 December 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
7 December 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
7 December 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
7 December 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
7 December 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 December 2020
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
9 December 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
17 December 2020
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
5 January 2021
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 January 2021
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
28 April 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.