Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice), on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.

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Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge

That this House marks the 45th anniversary of the murders of Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge whilst watching television at their home at Tynan Abbey on 21 January 1981; notes Sir Norman’s distinguished service at the Somme in the First World War, his contribution during the Second World War, and his long tenure as the hon. Member for Mid Armagh and Speaker of the Northern Ireland House of Commons from 1945 to 1969; further notes Major James Stronge’s service in the Grenadier Guards and his role in the Northern Ireland Parliament and Assembly; recognises the profound loss to their family and community; and reaffirms this House’s unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms, epitomised by the Provisional IRA’s actions at Tynan Abbey.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2669 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Bob Blackman

Alex Easton

Gregory Campbell

Robin Swann

Subjects

Death Anniversaries Northern Ireland Terrorism Stronge, Norman Stronge, James

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk