BURIAL OF RICHARD III

Early day motion 891, tabled 18 March 2015 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 7 members.

That this House is delighted that the burial ceremony of Richard III will begin on 22 March 2015, ending with his remains being re-interred on 26 March 2015 in Leicester Cathedral; believes that this event unites the Protestant and Catholic communities of the UK, as his re-interment will be led by both the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster; thanks the Rt Rev Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, for such incredible work in making these events possible; and notes that this will be a historic day for Leicester, and highlight the rich cultural history of the city.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.