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That this House marks the 20th anniversary of the death of George Best on 25 November 2025; recognises his extraordinary contribution to football as one of the most gifted and influential players of his generation; celebrates his iconic achievements with Manchester United, including his role in securing the European Cup...

Primary sponsor
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
24 November 2025
Reference
2346
House
House of Commons

That this House notes that the 14 September 2023 will mark the 60th anniversary of George Best's United debut; notes that the Northern Ireland born legend has been descried as one of the greats, having played 470 matches and scoring 179 goals during his 10 year long residency with the...

Primary sponsor
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
11 September 2023
Reference
1592
House
House of Commons

That this House recognises the dignity and solemnity the family of George Best demonstrated at his funeral in Belfast; and acknowledges the superb response the people of Northern Ireland and beyond offered during what has been widely recognised as a fitting tribute to someone whom many regard as the finest...

Primary sponsor
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
7 December 2005
Reference
1219
House
House of Commons

Has the Deputy Leader of the House had the opportunity to look at early-day motion 1120, signed by Members in all parts of the House, which pays tribute to the soccer legend George Best, who died last week? [That this House mourns the passing of East Belfast and Northern Ireland...

Member
Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party)
Type
Business questions
Date
1 December 2005
Reference
440 c401
House
House of Commons

I join the hon. Gentleman in praising the memory of George Best; indeed, I used to watch him play for one of the Edinburgh teams in the 1980s, and he set the stadium alight with his dazzling skills. I will ensure that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is...

Member
Nigel Griffiths (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
1 December 2005
Reference
440 c401
House
House of Commons

That this House mourns the passing of East Belfast and Northern Ireland soccer legend George Best; salutes his unequalled football skills; acknowledges his place at the pinnacle of world class soccer; and tenders to his family its deepest condolences.

Primary sponsor
Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party)
Type
Early day motions
Date
28 November 2005
Reference
1120
House
House of Commons

That this House notes with sadness the death of George Best; recognises him as one of the greatest players ever to play the game of football; remembers with affection his many great performances and goals; particularly notes his contribution to Manchester United's European Cup triumph in 1968; and sends its...

Primary sponsor
Laurence Robertson (Conservative)
Type
Early day motions
Date
28 November 2005
Reference
1127
House
House of Commons