PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Closure of the Inter Faith Network (23 February 2024)

Motion Details

That this House deeply regrets the Government’s announcement that it will cut off funding to the Inter Faith Network; further regrets that this decision came despite new Government funding having been promised; notes with concern that islamophobia is rising and antisemitism in the UK is at the highest level on record; recognises the importance of inter faith dialogue at a time of heightened community tensions; further recognises the valuable work done by the Inter Faith Network and its branches around the country to bring communities together and nurture tolerance and understanding; further notes with concern that there is no organisation to take the Inter Faith Network’s place; and urges the Government to reinstate funding to the Inter Faith Network.

Sponsored by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Liberal Democrat
7
47%
 
 
Scottish National Party
5
33%
 
 
Labour
2
13%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
7%
 
Sponsor List (15 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
SNP
Kirsty Blackman
Aberdeen North
LD
Wendy Chamberlain
North East Fife
LD
Sarah Dyke
Glastonbury and Somerton
LD
Richard Foord
Honiton and Sidmouth
SNP
Peter Grant
LD
Sarah Green
Chesham and Amersham
LD
Wera Hobhouse (Sponsor)
Bath
LD
Christine Jardine
Edinburgh West
Lab
Rachael Maskell
York Central
LD
Helen Morgan
North Shropshire
SNP
John Nicolson
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Alyn Smith
Lab
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre
SNP
Dr Philippa Whitford

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