GET FAIR COALITION AND POVERTY IN THE UK

Early day motion 1529, tabled 19 May 2009 by John Battle (Labour). Signed by 95 members.

That this House believes that as the fifth largest economy in the world it is unacceptable that 12.8 million people, 1 in 5 of the population, are living in poverty in the UK; further believes that with the economy in recession and rising unemployment, the Government must commit to further measures to protect the poorest in society; and supports calls by the Get Fair Coalition of charities, faith and community groups for the Government to increase levels of income to a minimum living standard for a lasting reduction in poverty in the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 59, Liberal Democrat 24, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.