Motion text
That this House expresses deep concern for the disappearance of Sarah Everard, a young woman who went missing in Clapham as she was walking home on the 3rd March; extends thoughts and prayers to Sarah’s family and friends at this difficult time; notes with great sadness that women’s safety remains a serious issue; and believes that in 2021, women should not have to fear that harm may come to them if they are walking by themselves; is appalled by the results of a recent YouGov poll which found that 97 per cent of women aged 18-24 have been sexually harassed and 80 per cent of women of all ages have experienced sexual harassment in a public space; stands in solidarity with all women who have survived harassment, assault and violence; believes that more resources should be dedicated to violence against women and girls; is disgusted by the victim shaming heard since Sarah Everard’s disappearance; and strongly refutes any suggestions that the onus should fall on women to change their behaviour to prevent becoming victims of an attack.
Signatures (29)
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.
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2021
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2021
Eshalomi, Florence
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2021
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2021
Harman, Ms Harriet
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 March 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
15 March 2021
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
15 March 2021
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
15 March 2021
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2021
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
15 March 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
16 March 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
16 March 2021
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 March 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
17 March 2021
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
17 March 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
18 March 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 March 2021
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
22 March 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 March 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 March 2021
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
22 March 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 March 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 March 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
13 April 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.