PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Iran nuclear deal (24 February 2020)

Motion Details

That this House recognises that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was a landmark agreement providing a comprehensive, negotiated solution for limiting the Iranian nuclear programme, contributing to peace and stability in the surrounding region, and showcasing cooperation between Iran and the P5+1; is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the JCPOA; calls on the Government to use its influence in Washington to urge the US to reconsider its approach to the JCPOA and to uphold its obligation to the deal; and further calls on the Government to maintain its commitment to the deal as outlined in the E3 Statement of 12 January 2020.

Sponsored by:
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Liberal Democrat
3
38%
 
 
Scottish National Party
2
25%
 
 
Green Party
1
13%
 
 
Independent
1
13%
 
 
Alliance
1
13%
 
Sponsor List (8 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
LD
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Sponsor)
Orkney and Shetland
LD
Wendy Chamberlain
North East Fife
Ind
Jonathan Edwards
APNI
Stephen Farry
LD
Christine Jardine
Edinburgh West
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
Green
Caroline Lucas
SNP
Chris Stephens

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