Motion text
That this House notes that when citizens register to vote they are unable to record their chosen nationality as English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh; further notes that for the 2021 Census, citizens were able to record their chosen nationality, including British; recognises that current nationality and immigration laws do not recognise English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh as distinct nationalities; further recognises that electoral law is determined by nationality and immigration legislation; and calls for changes to electoral, nationality and immigration legislation to enable citizens to record their chosen nationality when registering to vote.
Signatures (9)
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.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 September 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 September 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 September 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
23 September 2022
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
20 October 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.