PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
THE WORK OF PHILIP CONNOLLY AT DISABILITY RIGHTS UK (13 March 2019)

Motion Details

That this House recognises the extensive work of Philip Connolly in tirelessly campaigning for the rights and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK; acknowledges that Mr Connolly sets a strong and passionate example for current and future activists to follow; notes the successes that Mr Connolly and his colleagues have had through the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Disability in shaping government policy; celebrates Mr Connolly's contribution to shared society; further notes that disabled people everywhere will lose one of their most competent and forthright advocates upon Mr Connolly moving on from Disability Rights UK; and commends his career in the hope of inspiring the next generation of activists to tackle society's most pressing issues.

Sponsored by:
Dr Lisa Cameron (Conservative)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
7
47%
 
 
Scottish National Party
5
33%
 
 
Conservative
2
13%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
7%
 
Sponsor List (15 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth
SNP
Alan Brown
Con
Dr Lisa Cameron (Sponsor)
Lab
Mr Jim Cunningham
Lab
Paul Farrelly
Lab
Ruth George
Lab
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Lab
Mr Roger Godsiff
SNP
Drew Hendry
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
SNP
David Linden
Con
Sir Mike Penning
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Chris Stephens
Lab
Keith Vaz

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