Motion text
That this House is delighted, amazed and inspired by the performances of Emma Raducanu in winning the US Open without losing a set; notes that she is the first qualifier in the history of tennis to win a grand slam event; congratulates Emma and all those involved in her success; further notes that an estimated television audience of over 9.5 million watched Saturday's match; hopes that this success will inspire future generations of girls, boys and adults to take up tennis; and encourages the LTA, the Government and local tennis clubs to use this success to further drive up participation of this sport which can be enjoyed by people across the country regardless of age, sex or ability.
Signatures (21)
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.
Perkins, Mr Toby
Labour
Signed on
13 September 2021
Bacon, Gareth
Conservative
Signed on
13 September 2021
Evans, Chris
Labour
Signed on
13 September 2021
Mundell, David
Conservative
Signed on
13 September 2021
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
13 September 2021
Neill, Sir Robert
Conservative
Signed on
13 September 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stewart, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
13 September 2021
Amesbury, Mike
Labour
Signed on
13 September 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 September 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
14 September 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
14 September 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
14 September 2021
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 September 2021
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 September 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 September 2021
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 September 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 September 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 September 2021
Nichols, Charlotte
Labour
Signed on
23 September 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 September 2021
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
25 October 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.