Motion text
That this House notes the 20th anniversary of American missiles landing in Baghdad on the morning of 20 March 2003, which signalled the start of the US-led campaign to topple Saddam Hussein; notes the television address shortly after the bombings by President George Bush, vowing to disarm Iraq and free its people and the subsequent televised address by former Prime Minister Tony Blair confirming British troops were in action in Iraq to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction; highlights that the attack was ordered two hours after a final 48-hour deadline expired for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq due to crimes against humanity related to the 1982 killing of 148 Iraqi Shi'a; further highlights and condemns the atrocities committed by Hussein and that these shall not be forgotten; and reaffirms our gratitude and support for our veterans who continue to live with the legacy of their service in their physical and mental health.
Signatures (7)
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.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 March 2023
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 March 2023
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 March 2023
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
23 March 2023
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
28 March 2023
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
29 March 2023
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.