Motion text
That this House recognises that religious worship should not play any part in the formal business of the House of Commons; believes that Parliamentary meetings should be conducted in a manner that is equally welcoming to all attendees, irrespective of their personal beliefs; further believes that Parliamentary prayers are not compatible with a society that respects the principles of freedom of and from religion; urges that prayers should not form part of the official business of Parliament; and calls on the Modernisation Committee to consider alternative arrangements.
Signatures (12)
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.
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
10 February 2025
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 February 2025
Taylor, Luke
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 February 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
10 February 2025
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on
10 February 2025
Eccles, Cat
Labour
Signed on
10 February 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
10 February 2025
Thomas, Cameron
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 February 2025
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 February 2025
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2025
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
24 February 2025
Glover, Olly
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.