Zimbabwe deportation flight

Early day motion 342, tabled 20 July 2021 by Navendu Mishra (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House notes the widespread violation of political and human rights in Zimbabwe; further notes the harassment and detention of political opponents and journalists; recognises that the International Trade Union Congress places Zimbabwe in the 10 worst countries for working people; condemns the ongoing suppression of trade unions; is concerned by reports that the Government plans to deport over 50 Zimbabweans in July; calls on the Government to halt those deportation flights; notes the injustice in the deportation process, particularly given the ongoing pandemic; requests that any assessment that has been made of the political situation in Zimbabwe is made public; and calls on the Government to allow an urgent vote in the House on this subject before the summer recess.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Scottish National Party 7, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Independent 2, DUP 1, Green 1.