Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mary Kelly Foy (Labour), on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

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Durham Miners' Gala 2025

That this House celebrates the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala, to be held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, organised by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA); recognises the Gala, known as The Big Meeting, as the world’s greatest celebration of trade-unionism, working-class culture, and international solidarity; notes its historical significance since 1871; recognises the contribution of mineworkers in defeating fascism in World War II, acknowledges the DMA’s commitment to preserving the legacy of Durham’s mining communities and promoting social justice; celebrates the continued growth of the Gala which saw over 200,000 people drawn to Durham’s historic streets in recent years; recognises the contribution of the National Union of Mineworkers to the labour movement, Labour Party and trade-unionism; welcomes the traditional Miners’ Service at Durham Cathedral; calls on Honourable Members to support this enduring symbol of unity by attending or endorsing the Gala’s values of fairness, equality, and solidarity; and encourages everyone to become a Marra.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1573 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Kim Johnson

John McDonnell

Jeremy Corbyn

Andy McDonald

Brian Leishman

Subjects

Coal Festivals and special occasions Durham Mining Trade unions Durham Miners' Association

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk