LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM

Early day motion 1389, tabled 22 April 2008 by Harry Cohen (Labour). Signed by 46 members.

That this House welcomes the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival due to take place in East London on Sunday 27th April 2008; recognises the historic impact and importance of the Rock Against Racism Concert which took place in Victoria Park in 1978; congratulates Love Music Hate Racism performers, organisers and supporters including trade unions; is aware that many anti-racism activists have campaigned over a long period to thwart the spread of racism in the United Kingdom over the past 30 years and to stop it being considered in any way acceptable; notes that the racist BNP are hoping to secure a seat in the forthcoming London Assembly elections and in other council elections; and calls on voters in London and throughout the country to use their vote on 1st May to keep the racists out of public office.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.