CX Campaign for WW1 Commonwealth Memorial welcomed in Parliament

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Pay your respects to the fallen Commonwealth soldiers during the centenary of WW1Commonwealth Exchange's campaign for a memorial to recognise the collective sacrifice of the Commonwealth fallen in the First World War has been welcomed in Parliament. Andrew Rosindell MP, a member of CX's Advisory Board, has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in support of our campaign.

It has so far received cross party support from 23 MPs. We've listed them below. If your MP hasn't signed it yet then encourage them to do so! You can find your MP and their contact details by putting your postcode in here.

It states:

That this House welcomes and supports a new public campaign to recognise the collective sacrifice of the Commonwealth fallen in the First World War through a standalone and distinctive memorial statue in London created and organised by Commonwealth Exchange to mark the centenary of that war, which acknowledges and honours the diverse make-up of the Commonwealth and the UK; and further supports the Government's plans to forge a legacy that demonstrates this Commonwealth endeavour from those of differing extractions, faiths and traditions.

Signatories:

  • Paul Flynn (Labour)
  • John Hemming (Lib Dem)
  • Lady Hermon (Independent)
  • Hugh Bayley (Labour)
  • Dr William McCrea (DUP)
  • David Ward (Lib Dem)
  • John Leech (Lib Dem)
  • David Simpson (DUP)
  • Bob Blackman (Conservative)
  • Paul Murphy (Labour)
  • Martin Caton (Labour)
  • George Howarth (Labour)
  • Naomi Long (Alliance)
  • Alan Meale (Labour)
  • Mike Hancock (Lib Dem)
  • Jim Dobbin (Labour)
  • Julian Lewis (Conservative)
  • John McDonnell (Labour)
  • Jim Shannon (DUP)
  • Andrew Stunell (Lib Dem)
  • Andrew Rosindell (Conservative)
  • Peter Bottomley (Conservative)
  • Bob Russell (Lib Dem)

Update:

Robin is Secretary of the Commonwealth All Party Group in Parliament and a member of CX's Advisory Board.