PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Conduct of the hon. Member for Ashfield and the Rt hon. Members for Fareham and South West Norfolk (26 February 2024)
Motion Details
That this House is shocked and appalled by the recent conduct of certain Members in respect of their remarks relating to Islam; believes that the recent remarks made by the hon. Member for Ashfield and the Rt hon. Members for Fareham and South West Norfolk are Islamophobic and constitute a breach of the Nolan Principles of Leadership; condemns the reported 365% rise in reports of Islamophobia; notes with concern the Prime Minister's reluctance to use the word Islamophobia in the House of Commons; calls for the Prime Minister to withdraw the Whip from the aforementioned Members and any other found to use anti-Muslim remarks; and further calls for increased effort and funding towards tackling the scourge of Islamophobia including the appointment of an independent adviser.
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Dawn Butler (Labour)
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