Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jonathan Edwards (Independent (affiliation)), on Wednesday, 4 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 9 members in total.
Robert Fisk
That this House pays tribute to the contribution of renowned foreign correspondent, Robert Fisk following his death on 30 October 2020; notes that Mr Fisk began his career with the Sunday Express before working for the Times and finishing his career with the Independent; further notes that Mr Fisk reported on conflict around the world, becoming one of the most respected commentators on the Middle East; recognises that during his career, Mr Fisk won the International Reporter of the year on several occasions as well as a host of other awards for his work, including the Orwell prize and the Amnesty International media award; further notes that Mr Fisk was fearless in his reporting, basing his stories on first-hand experience as opposed to what authorities wanted him to report; and notes that his forthright despatches and his willingness to hold power to account will be missed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1097
- Session
- 2019-21
- Other sponsors
- Diane Abbott
- Peter Bottomley
- Hywel Williams
- Ben Lake
- Claudia Webbe
- Subjects
- Fisk, Robert
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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