Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Diane Abbott (Labour), on Friday, 12 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 93 members in total.

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MUSLIMS IN BRITAIN

That this House opposes the increased demonisation of Muslims in sections of the media; expresses its deep concern at the recent visit to the House of Lords by the far-right politician Geert Wilders; condemns the English Defence League demonstration outside Parliament in support of Geert Wilders and its slogans and placards inciting hatred, such as its demand for the closure of the East London Mosque, that will only lead to a climate of fear, division and disharmony; welcomes the participation and contribution of Muslims in British society, including in politics; and believes that the full participation of all communities in the forthcoming general election is in the interests of democracy.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1079 

Session

2009-10

Other sponsors

Mohammad Sarwar

Adam Price

Jon Cruddas

Lord Stunell

Angus Brendan MacNeil

Subjects

Ethnic groups Racial discrimination

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk