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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Conor McGinn (Labour), on Tuesday, 28 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 20 members in total.


Racial Justice Sunday 2020: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

That this House welcomes the Catholic Church’s focus on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities for Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February 2020; recognises the valuable contribution that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities make to the Church and to wider society; notes with concern that over three-quarters of people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have experienced hate speech or hate crimes; further notes that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities experience the worst health, education and employment outcomes of any ethnic group; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to address the discrimination and inequalities these communities face.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
115 
Session
2019-21
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Jim Shannon
Wes Streeting
Tonia Antoniazzi
Stephen Farry
Subjects
Catholicism Travellers Roma
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk