BRIAN HAW

Early day motion 2257, tabled 24 May 2006 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House notes that the forcible removal of placards and posters from Brian Haw's long-standing demonstration in Parliament Square against the Iraq war is symbolic of the erosion of liberty in a country where the freedom to protest should be fundamental to democracy.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 2, Labour 2, Respect 1.