Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Early day motion 76, tabled 18 May 2022 by Virendra Sharma (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House recognises the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 for its importance as a turning point in the history of the Raj and British Empire in India; notes that the centenary of this event passed without a commitment to a public apology; further recognises that former Prime Minister, David Cameron, referred to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre as a deeply shameful act; further notes that this event does not represent modern British values; urges the Government to ensure that British children are taught about this shameful period and that modern British values welcome the right to peaceful protest; and further urges the Government formally to apologise in the House and inaugurate a memorial day to commemorate this event.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, Scottish National Party 4, Independent 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.