PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
SOMALILAND ELECTIONS (15 November 2017)
Motion Details
That this House welcomes the recent elections held in Somaliland, and commends all citizens and candidates for showing their clear commitment to democratic processes in that country; further welcomes the role the UK played in funding the international election observation mission; urges all Somalilanders to support continued stability and progress in Somaliland's institutions; and calls on the Government and the international community to engage positively with the Government of Somaliland on key issues such as recognition, trade and development.
Sponsored by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Scottish National Party
9
41%
Labour
6
27%
Democratic Unionist Party
4
18%
Independent
1
5%
Conservative
1
5%
Plaid Cymru
1
5%
Sponsor List (22 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
SNP
Hannah Bardell
Lab
Mr Clive Betts
Sheffield South East
Con
Bob Blackman
Harrow East
SNP
Alan Brown
DUP
Mr Gregory Campbell
East Londonderry
Lab
Sir David Crausby
Lab
Mr Jim Cunningham
SNP
Martyn Day
Lab
Stephen Doughty (Sponsor)
Cardiff South and Penarth
SNP
Stephen Gethins
SNP
Drew Hendry
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
SNP
David Linden
Ind
Angus Brendan MacNeil
Lab
Ms Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston
DUP
Gavin Robinson
Belfast East
PC
Liz Saville Roberts
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
DUP
David Simpson
SNP
Chris Stephens
Lab
Jo Stevens
Cardiff East
SNP
Alison Thewliss
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