Motion text
That this House notes that on 24 April 2024 the Armenian community commemorated the Medz Yaghern (Great Crime) of the Armenian Genocide that saw the massacre and starvation of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottomans; further notes the significance of recognising the Armenian genocide and engaging in commemorative actions in paying tribute to the victims and supporting the Armenian community; pays tribute to the survivors of the Armenian Genocide, including many who share their testimony day in, day out, to ensure the horrors of the past are never forgotten; thanks all of those who work to educate every person from every background in the UK about the Armenian Genocide, its contemporary relevance, and why we must acknowledge this crime as having happened; urges all Rt hon. and hon. Members to observe this day and to pledge to speak out against the denial of the Armenian Genocide; and calls on the Government to formally recognise the Armenian Genocide.
Signatures (20)
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.
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 April 2024
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 May 2024
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
1 May 2024
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
1 May 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
1 May 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
1 May 2024
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 May 2024
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 May 2024
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 May 2024
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
7 May 2024
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 May 2024
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
7 May 2024
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 May 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
10 May 2024
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 May 2024
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
10 May 2024
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 May 2024
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
15 May 2024
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
16 May 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.