Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Kate Osborne (Labour), on Monday, 8 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 27 members in total.

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85th Anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade

That this House commemorates with pride the 85th anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade; commends the 200 proud marchers who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to deliver their petition to Parliament; understands that the marchers wanted Parliament to view them as orderly and respectful people who deserved the right to work to support their families; recognises that the Crusade represents a great source of pride and togetherness which is still present in the town today; acknowledges that the proud folk of Jarrow and their local hon. Member Ellen Wilkinson came together in a united effort to demand the authorities listen; regretfully acknowledges that Parliament and the Prime Minister at the time did not greet the Marchers with great respect or respond positively to their plea for employment; and celebrates the Crusade’s lasting legacy which still is alive in the town of Jarrow.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

625 

Session

2021-22

Other sponsors

Diane Abbott

Ian Mearns

Jim Shannon

Mary Kelly Foy

Mick Whitley

Subjects

Demonstrations Anniversaries Unemployment North East Jarrow

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk