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Falkland Islands

EDM (Early Day Motion) 3209A1: tabled on 28 April 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It is an amendment to an existing motion.

This is an amendment to an existing motion

This motion was originally tabled by Adam Jogee on 27 April 2026. This is amendment number 1.

View details of the original motion

Suggested amendment

In the first clause, leave out "the Government" and insert "all Governments since the premiership of Margaret Thatcher".

Original motion text

That this House welcomes the steadfast support of the Government for the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination; notes that the position of the UK on the sovereignty and defence of the Falkland Islands remains resolute and consistent; reiterates the view that the Falkland Islands are British, irrespective of what other nation states say or believe; calls on the Government of Argentina to respect the wishes of Falkland Islanders' to be, and remain, British; and extends its best wishes to all those who call the Falkland Islands home.

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.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this amendment.