ANNIVERSARY OF THOMAS PAINE - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Motion text

That this House notes the 257th anniversary on the 29th January of the birth of Thomas Paine; acknowledges that British democrats and indeed democrats around the world owe a debt of gratitude to Thomas Paine as one of the earliest advocates of fundamental and inalienable human rights; believes that the case for fundamental citizen's rights are just as relevant today; and calls on the Government to recognise the anniversary of Thomas Paine's birth by committing itself to the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into British law.

Signatures (82)

Supporters (82)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

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.

Allen, Mr Graham

27 January 1994

Nottingham North

31 January 1994

Austin-Walker, John

31 January 1994

31 January 1994

Newham North West

Barnes, Mr Harry

28 January 1994

North East Derbyshire

1 February 1994

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

31 January 1994

Betts, Mr Clive

1 February 1994

Sheffield, Attercliffe

3 February 1994

Houghton and Washington

Campbell-Savours, Mr Dale

3 February 1994

Liberal Democrat

31 January 1994

Clapham, Mr Michael

2 February 1994

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clarke, Mr Eric

31 January 1994

Clelland, Mr David

10 February 1994

2 February 1994

Connarty, Michael

31 January 1994

31 January 1994

31 January 1994

Cunliffe, Mr Lawrence

1 February 1994

Davidson, Mr Ian

1 February 1994

31 January 1994

Dunnachie, Jimmy

1 February 1994

Glasgow, Pollok

3 February 1994

Manchester, Blackley

3 February 1994

Etherington, Bill

3 February 1994

Sunderland North

1 February 1994

St Helens North

31 January 1994

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

1 February 1994

Glasgow, Maryhill

Galloway, Mr George

Glasgow, Hillhead

15 February 1994

10 February 1994

Gerrard, Mr Neil

14 February 1994

Godman, Dr Norman

1 February 1994

Greenock and Port Glasgow

Godsiff, Mr Roger

31 January 1994

Birmingham, Small Heath

Graham, Mr Tommy

3 February 1994

Renfrew West and Inverclyde

Griffiths, Mr Win

1 February 1994

Gunnell, Mr John

3 February 1994

Morley and Leeds South

3 February 1994

Warrington South

31 January 1994

Liberal Democrat

4 February 1994

Heppell, Mr John

31 January 1994

Nottingham East

1 February 1994

3 February 1994

Cumbernauld and Kilsyth

Howarth, Mr George

Howells, Dr Kim

23 February 1994

1 February 1994

Liberal Democrat

1 February 1994

Southwark and Bermondsey

Hutton, Mr John

3 February 1994

Barrow and Furness

Illsley, Mr Eric

10 February 1994

Barnsley Central

Jones, Mr Barry

1 February 1994

Alyn and Deeside

31 January 1994

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Martyn

15 February 1994

Clwyd South West

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

3 February 1994

Liverpool, Broadgreen

Litherland, Robert

1 February 1994

Manchester Central

Livingstone, Mr Ken

28 January 1994

31 January 1994

Liverpool, Garston

31 January 1994

McAllion, Mr John

31 January 1994

McFall, Mr John

McKelvey, William

31 January 1994

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

31 January 1994

Michie, Mr Bill

1 February 1994

Sheffield, Heeley

Milburn, Mr Alan

3 February 1994

8 February 1994

Ellesmere Port and Neston

Morley, Mr Elliot

31 January 1994

Glanford and Scunthorpe

O'Hara, Mr Edward

9 February 1994

31 January 1994

Liverpool, Riverside

Pickthall, Mr Colin

2 February 1994

West Lancashire

Prentice, Bridget

31 January 1994

Rogers, Mr Allan

10 February 1994

31 January 1994

Sheerman, Mr Barry

24 February 1994

Soley, Mr Clive

31 January 1994

1 February 1994

1 February 1994

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

11 February 1994

Orkney and Shetland

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

16 February 1994

Liverpool, West Derby

31 January 1994

Glasgow Central

Wright, Dr Tony

23 February 1994

Cannock and Burntwood

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.

Amendments (1)

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

ANNIVERSARY OF THOMAS PAINE (Amendment 1)

after 'today', insert 'congratulates members of the Headstrong Club in Lewes, originally founded by Tom Paine and still going strong, for keeping that belief alive;'.

Tim Rathbone

Conservative, Lewes

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signature

EDM 475A1: tabled on 11 February 1994