XENOPHOBIA AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE

Early day motion 246, tabled 27 June 2016 by Stuart McDonald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 43 members.

That this House recognises the hugely positive contribution made by nationals of other countries, including other EU countries, to the UK's economy, society, communities and families; condemns the xenophobia, racism and hostility that many are encountering; believes that political discourse and rhetoric both during, and for many years prior to, the EU referendum has been a factor in legitimising and emboldening such xenophobia; calls on political parties to work together to combat xenophobia in all possible ways; and further calls for migration policy and debates to be based on evidence and honesty, rather than political expediency.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 31, Labour 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1.