TWINNING OF OXFORD AND RAMALLAH

Early day motion 1560, tabled 24 July 2018 by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 6 members.

That this House welcomes the work of the Oxford Ramallah Friendship Association over 15 years to develop cultural, social and friendship links between the people of Ramallah and Oxford; further welcomes visits and exchanges between residents, schools, community groups and trade unions in the two cities in that time; notes that, on 23 July 2018, Oxford City Council backed a motion calling on the Council to initiate a twinning link based on the long-standing friendship between Oxford and Ramallah; and calls on the Government to offer support for establishing a full twinning relationship between Oxford and Ramallah.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.