Motion text
That this House remembers the life and legacy of John Ystumllyn, the first recorded black person in North Wales following his abduction as a child from western Africa in the 18th century; also remembers his marriage to Margaret Gruffydd as the first recorded mixed marriage in Wales; celebrates the launch of a dedicated rose in his honour by Harkness Roses and We Too Built Britain; notes that this is the first rose to be dedicated to an ethnic minority person in the UK; encourages gardeners everywhere to plant the John Ystumllyn rose as a symbol of friendship and love, kindness and community; and further celebrates this fresh approach in sharing John Ystumllyn’s story to a global audience as part of Black History Month.
Signatures (12)
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.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
21 October 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
22 October 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
22 October 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 October 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
24 October 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 October 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
26 October 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 October 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 October 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 October 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
27 April 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.