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NEWCASTLE UNITED AND THE RENAMING OF ST JAMES' PARK

Early day motion 2743, tabled 21 February 2012 by Ian Mearns (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House deeply regrets the decision to rebrand the historic home of Newcastle United Football Club, St James' Park; condemns the corporate vandalism perpetrated by the club's owners in removing the name St James' Park from the stadium; warmly endorses the now famous front page banner headline of the local Evening Chronicle `St James' Park and Always Will Be'; notes that the Chief Executive of Newcastle's new shirt sponsor, Virgin Money, has added her concerns about the rebranding and hopes that others will follow her example; further notes that Newcastle City Council has debated and agreed a motion stating that the Council has no plans to change any wayfinding signs which bear the nameSt James' Park, rather than the name of Mike Ashley's business; and urges Mike Ashley, the owner of Newcastle United, to reconsider his decision.

Signatures by party: Labour 31, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.