Motion text
That this House congratulates Luton Town Football Club on winning the English Football League Championship Play-Off Final and being promoted to the Premier League; celebrates the contribution and success of the players, manager Rob Edwards, club staff and club’s officials, including the Chairman, David Wilkinson, and Chief Executive, Gary Sweet; recognises the meteoric rise of the club from the National League to the Premier League in only nine years; applauds the loyal Hatters fans who follow the team across the country and celebrated promotion in Luton’s St George’s Square; gives particular acknowledgement to midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, as he became the first player to go from National League to the Premier League with the same football club; recognises the importance of promotion to the building of the new Power Court Stadium and the future of success of the club and town; and looks forward to Luton welcoming Premier League football clubs to the historic Kenilworth Road after 31 years outside top flight football.
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.
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
2 June 2023
Owen, Sarah
Labour
Signed on
2 June 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
6 June 2023
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
6 June 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
6 June 2023
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
6 June 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.