Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Joan Ruddock (Labour), on Monday, 12 November 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 65 members in total.
ELECTION OF MARY ROBINSON
That this House warmly congratulates Mary Robinson, a woman with an unrivalled record on civil rights, particularly the rights of women and children, on her magnificent victory in the election for the Irish Presidency; and further congratulates all the women of Ireland, who, in her words, rocked the system rather than the cradle.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.
- 52A2
- at end add 'notes this was only possible because of proportional representation in Ireland; and regrets the Labour Party's continuing refusal to support a fair voting system for Westminster elections which would rock the electoral system and help women exercise similar power in the United Kingdom.
- 52A1
- At end add 'and particularly welcomes a new President of the Republic of Ireland who has questioned several of the Articles in the Constitution of the Republic and who resigned from the Irish Labour Party because of her opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement'.'
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 52
- 52A2
- 52A1
- Session
- 1990-91
- Subjects
- Civil liberties Elections Republic of Ireland Feminism Robinson, Mary (President)
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