Motion text
That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement permanently, removing the current regular review and opportunity for amendment and expiry; believes that the relationship and activities enshrined by the Agreement confirm an indefinite commitment by the US and UK to collaborate on nuclear weapons; further believes that this violates both countries’ obligations under Article I and Article VI of the 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty, which states that each nuclear-weapon State Party to the Treaty shall not transfer nuclear weapons or explosive devices and shall pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to nuclear disarmament; is concerned that the Government does not see a potential conflict of interest between the Agreement and the Treaty; and urges that a substantial debate be held on such a significant Agreement.
Signatures (17)
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.
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
2 September 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
3 September 2024
Khan, Ayoub
Independent
Signed on
3 September 2024
Begum, Apsana
Independent
Signed on
3 September 2024
Mohamed, Iqbal
Independent
Signed on
3 September 2024
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
3 September 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
10 September 2024
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 October 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 October 2024
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 October 2024
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
8 October 2024
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
15 October 2024
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on
15 October 2024
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 October 2024
Leadbitter, Graham
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 October 2024
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on
30 October 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.