ZIMBABWEAN CRICKETERS' DEMONSTRATION

Early day motion 707, tabled 11 February 2003 by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative). Signed by 79 members.

That this House admires the bravery shown by the Zimbabwean cricket players Andy Flower and Henry Olonga through their act of defiance; notes that by bringing direct attention to the death of Zimbabwean democracy under the rule of Robert Mugabe, they have put their own lives in serious danger; and urges others in the cricketing world to demonstrate solidarity with these brave men by defying Robert Mugabe and shunning his illegal regime.

Signatures by party: Conservative 51, Labour 22, UUP 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Independent Conservative 1.