Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Chris Williamson (Independent (affiliation)), on Thursday, 9 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 4 members in total.

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RELOCATION OF PARLIAMENT

That this House believes that the interests of the British people would be better served by constructing a new, purpose-built Parliament in the midlands or the north of the country rather than moving back into the existing Palace of Westminster after it has been refurbished; considers that having the political and commercial centre in the same location has contributed to disproportionate and unfair public funding for services and infrastructure, which has in turn contributed to a substantial rise in inequality; notes that a Parliament in the midlands or the north of the country would help parliamentarians to have a more rounded view of the country that they are supposed to represent; and recommends turning the Palace of Westminster into a museum of democracy.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2378 

Session

2017-19

Other sponsors

Paul Farrelly

Stephen Hepburn

Hugh Gaffney

Subjects

Location Palace of Westminster Parliament Repairs and maintenance

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk