PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Christian Aid Week 2023 (15 May 2023)

Motion Details

That this House celebrates Christian Aid Week 2023, marked from 14 to 20 May 2023; notes that for over 75 years, they have stood together in solidarity with some of the world's most marginalised global neighbours of all different faiths; further notes the tremendous work undertaken in helping those in poverty and that Christian Aid seeks to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes; highlights the importance of their four values of equality, dignity, justice and love, and how these are motivators in helping to achieve the best for other people who are less fortunate; further highlights hope being founded on God's promise of a world without poverty, where everyone has life in all its fullness, and that we can get to a place where the world can be restored and transformed; thanks them dearly for their work to those who are struggling globally; and wishes them all the best for another 10 years of success and dedication to others.

Sponsored by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Scottish National Party
4
29%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
3
21%
 
 
Conservative
2
14%
 
 
Independent
2
14%
 
 
Liberal Democrat
1
7%
 
 
Labour
1
7%
 
 
Alba Party
1
7%
 
Sponsor List (14 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Con
Bob Blackman
Harrow East
Ind
Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson
LD
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale
SNP
Patricia Gibson
SNP
Patrick Grady
Alba
Neale Hanvey
SNP
Chris Law
Dundee Central
DUP
Carla Lockhart
Upper Bann
Lab
Rachael Maskell
York Central
Ind
Conor McGinn
Con
Sir Mike Penning
DUP
Gavin Robinson
Belfast East
DUP
Jim Shannon (Sponsor)
Strangford
SNP
Chris Stephens

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