MOHAMMED ASSAF

Early day motion 307, tabled 26 June 2013 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House applauds the success of Mohammed Assaf, a 23 year old singer from Gaza, winner of the Arab Idol television talent contest; notes the joy that his success has brought to the 13,000 refugees that make up Gaza since Israel’s formation in 1948; and commends his celebration of Palestinian identity, notably in his songs which stress Palestinian history and struggles of his people against Israeli occupation.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1.