Motion text
That this House notes that some 25 million people are facing acute hunger and urgently need humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that 14 regions are on the brink of famine and famine conditions have already been confirmed in ZamZam Camp in North Darfur and that more than 10 million have been displaced from their homes; further notes that civilians in the country are facing incredible hardship, fear and suffering and notes an increase in gender based violence; recognises that the UK’s overseas aid spending is at its the lowest in 17 years, having been cut by £2 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year; also notes that the UK has assumed presidency of the United Nations Security Council and is the penholder on Sudan; calls on the Government to increase humanitarian assistance to Sudan and make it a central issue during meetings of the Security Council; further calls on the Government to play a stronger role in seeking a ceasefire and peace process where civilians are a part of the democratic government; also calls on the Government to sponsor a new Security Council resolution to create safe zones for civilians, designating no-fly areas for aircraft and Iranian drones and upholding responsibilities under Resolution 2417; and calls on the Government to increase the capacity of its mission in Sudan as a practical means of support.
Signatures (31)
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.
Harding, Monica
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
9 November 2024
Darling, Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Chadwick, David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
12 November 2024
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 November 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
MacCleary, James
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 November 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 November 2024
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
14 November 2024
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 November 2024
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 November 2024
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 November 2024
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 November 2024
Sabine, Anna
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 November 2024
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
18 November 2024
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
18 November 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2024
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 November 2024
Butler, Dawn
Labour
Signed on
25 November 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
25 November 2024
Martin, Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 November 2024
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 November 2024
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 February 2025
Wilkinson, Max
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 February 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.