ENGLISH DEFENCE LEAGUE

Early day motion 2182, tabled 28 October 2009 by Marsha Singh (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes with concern the activities of the English Defence League (EDL), which is trying to spread fear, violence and hatred against the Muslim community; further notes that, in the light of previous EDL demonstrations, the proposed demonstration in West Yorkshire is likely to threaten race relations and community cohesion especially in a region that has in the past been blighted by riots inspired by racism; and calls on the relevant Government departments to come together to investigate and if necessary quash this new non-political social movement.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Respect 1.