The situation in Iran

Early day motion 1182, tabled 24 November 2020 by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 14 members.

That this House recognises the people of Iran are suffering terribly as a result of covid-19; acknowledges that it is vital that medical aid and other humanitarian assistance reaches them; notes that the coronavirus crisis does not stop at any border; and therefore calls on the Government to work with its partners and allies to ensure that there is a coordinated international response to the pandemic; further calls on the Government to work with international and EU partners to revive the Iran nuclear deal as a step toward greater stability in the region; urges the Government to secure the indefinite release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other UK-Iran dual nationals held in Iran; and further notes that the violation of individuals’ human rights is never acceptable, and that the UK, Iran and others must work together to ensure this does not occur.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.