Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

Early day motion 964, tabled 5 October 2020 by Apsana Begum (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House marks the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street on 4 October when in 1936, Oswald Mosley and members of the British Union of Fascists were blocked from marching through East London by the Jewish community, trade unionists, socialists and others; recognises the continuing importance of the Battle of Cable Street in inspiring communities uniting together in solidarity in the fight against the far right; pays tribute to the rich cultural and political history of the Jewish community in East London; and reaffirms its commitment to the fight against racism, fascism and antisemitism.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.