Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Dobbin (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Tuesday, 29 October 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 25 members in total.

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WINDRUSH DAY

That this House notes the cross-party campaign to celebrate a Windrush Day every year on 22 June to celebrate the positive contribution of the first generation of Caribbean immigrants since the MV Empire Windrush landed at Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948; recognises that this generation have helped shape the UK's multicultural society, from their contribution to public service to literature, culture and food; and welcomes the statement by the Prime Minister on the 65th anniversary in 2013 praising their fortitude and determination in overcoming difficult challenges; and hopes that the Windrush generation, the last of whom are in their 80s and 90s, are remembered long into the future with an annual day of celebration.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

648 

Session

2013-14

Other sponsors

Kelvin Hopkins

Andrew George

Baroness Teather

Andrew Rosindell

Hywel Williams

Subjects

Immigration

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk