FOOTBALL AGAINST RACISM IN EUROPE (FARE) ANTI-RACISM WEEK

Early day motion 2303, tabled 21 October 2008 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 80 members.

That this House notes the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) anti-racism week celebrates 15 years of Kick Racism Out of Football campaigns; sees the need for more progress across the board but particularly to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in football; welcomes local projects like Game On that are being launched as part of the 2008 FARE anti-racism week; commends the creation of the FA Working Group on anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in Football; recognises the best practice that has taken place in UEFA; and congratulates the leadership of FARE, Kick it Out and other national affiliates for their excellent anti-racism campaigns.

Signatures by party: Labour 50, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 4, Independent 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UKIP 1.