Motion text
That this House notes its concern over the recent arrests of a further five employees of Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily on the suspicion of national security violations; recognises the importance of a free, open and robust media for holding the powerful to account and is concerned that these arrests mean that such a media no longer exists in Hong Kong; condemns the Hong Kong authorities for using the national security law to target Hongkongers who support democracy and human rights; welcomes those Hongkongers who have arrived in the UK to make a new life for themselves and to escape the brutality of the Chinese Communist Party; and commends the bravery and resilience of those Hongkongers who continue to fight for the freedom of their homeland.
Signatures (18)
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.
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
21 June 2021
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 June 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 June 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
22 June 2021
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 June 2021
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 June 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 June 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 June 2021
Whittaker, Craig
Conservative
Signed on
23 June 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 June 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
28 June 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
28 June 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
28 June 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
29 June 2021
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 July 2021
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 July 2021
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
24 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.