SEPP BLATTER

Early day motion 2444, tabled 21 November 2011 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House condemns the unacceptable and offensive remarks made by the President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter; recognises that his comments have attracted the condemnation of both anti-racism campaigners andall sections of this House; believes that the comments have made his position untenable and that world football needs new leadership; further recognises that he is in conflict with FIFA's policy of zero tolerance and this conduct demonstrates that he has no understanding of what racism is, the ideology behind it, the damage it causes and how it denotes one group of people as inferior; further believes that enlightened leadership at this level is needed and a clear message delivered that racism is not a minor matter and cannot be dismissed and trivialised; and therefore calls on Sepp Blatter to resign with immediate effect.

Signatures by party: Labour 44, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1.