Motion text
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971 and recognises the historical significance of this milestone; commemorates all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of Bangladesh and its citizens; commends and recognises the economic and social progress Bangladesh has made; celebrates the strong relationship between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom; recognises the importance of this partnership in continuing the pursuit of the ideals of the founder of an independent Bangladesh, of freedom, democracy and human rights; recognises the contributions of Bangladesh for hosting Rohingya refugees fleeing genocide in Myanmar; and urges the Government to refrain from making reductions to international aid spending in Bangladesh, in light of recent reductions to the UK aid budget following the merger of the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Signatures (33)
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.
Ali, Rushanara
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2021
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2021
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
24 March 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
24 March 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Spellar, John
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Hodge, Dame Margaret
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 March 2021
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
24 March 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 March 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
25 March 2021
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 March 2021
Timms, Stephen
Labour
Signed on
25 March 2021
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 March 2021
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
25 March 2021
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
25 March 2021
Blake, Olivia
Labour
Signed on
13 April 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
13 April 2021
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
13 April 2021
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 April 2021
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 April 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 April 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.