TACKLING RACISM IN FOOTBALL
Early day motion 2230, tabled 26 March 2019 by Alex Sobel (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 33 members.
That this House condemns the racist abuse directed at players in the England football team in their Euro 2020 qualification match in Montenegro on 25 March 2019; supports UEFA’s quick and decisive action in opening disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro; and agrees with footballer Raheem Sterling that any racist chanting should be collectively punished with stadium bans.
Signatures by party: Labour 13, Scottish National Party 6, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2.