Motion text
That this house congratulates Tom Banton and Somerset County Cricket Club for his remarkable record-breaking score on the weekend of the 5th of April; commends Tom for making history with the highest ever score by a Somerset batter in first class cricket, achieved in the Rothesay County Championship First Division match against Worcestershire at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton; recognises Tom’s mammoth 371 runs, having faced 405 balls, struck 56 fours and two sixes; understands the deep-rooted importance of Somerset County Cricket Club and cricket in Taunton and across Somerset, where the sport is a proud part of local identity and community life; and notes that achievements like Tom’s inspire future generations and strengthen Somerset’s rich cricketing heritage.
Signatures (10)
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.
Amos, Gideon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 April 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 April 2025
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 April 2025
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 April 2025
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 April 2025
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 April 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.