BAHRAIN BASE

Early day motion 609, tabled 8 December 2014 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 56 members.

That this House is appalled that Britain has signed an agreement with the government of Bahrain to establish a permanent military base at Port Mina Salman in Bahrain; believes that this announcement will be deeply upsetting to all those who have suffered human rights abuses by the government of Bahrain and its officials, and will serve to send a message that the UK Government is not interested in justice, rule of law and reconciliation in Bahrain; notes the protests in Bahrain since the announcement was made; believes that the increased British military presence is likely to exacerbate tensions in the region; and calls on the UK Government to play a much more constructive role in Bahrain to help end, and ensure appropriate redress for, serious human rights violations, and to encourage meaningful dialogue leading to substantive political reform.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 7, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Green 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.