HARLEM DÉSIR MEP

Early day motion 560, tabled 15 October 2012 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House congratulates Harlem Dsir MEP on being nominated as leader of the French Socialist Party; notes that he is the first black man to lead a major political party in Europe; further notes his vital work in founding SOS Racisme and campaigning against the Front National between 1985 and 1992; and recognises him as a role model for breaking the glass ceiling inpolitics.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Respect 1.