CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE IRISH POST NEWSPAPER (No. 2)

Early day motion 2284, tabled 19 October 2011 by Chris Ruane (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates themanagement and staff of the Irish Post for their success in rescuing the title after company liquidation, saving the newspaper as the weekly voice of the Irish in Britain; appreciates the support of ordinary readers and Irish clubs and societies from cities throughout the country; recognises the close relationship between the Irish community and hon. Members from across the political spectrum; and encourages the Irish community and business leaders to work together better to promote the diverse social, economic and cultural interestsof the Irish in Britain across multiple media platforms by boosting circulation and sales, improving products and expanding services available for print, broadcast and online audiences.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.